The passing of a formative Bonsai Artist (Vance Wood)

[vancehanna]

My good friend and namesake Vance Wood passed away from a long battle with cancer. May he rest in peace.

I met Woody back in Michigan when I was president of Four Seasons Bonsai around 1980 or so. He joined the club and brought a lot of discussion to that organization and over the years we became good friends.

Later over the years he was one of the many presidents that gave guidance to the organization on its journey to host the MABA 2000 Kimura expo.
I congratulate Wood on his knowledge and passion for the art form of Bonsai!

Mugho Man we’re gonna miss you!

Vance Hanna

 

[cmu268]

Really sorry to hear this and sorry for your loss.

 

[rockm]

This is heartbreaking news. I've known Vance W. for going on three decades through various changing bonsai forums. He was always helpful, knowledgeable, willing to share and a bit of a curmudgeon (which is always welcome ). That he will be missed is an understatement. He is a huge loss to the bonsai community. I hope his spirit of giving and passing on knowledge continues here.

I think this post should be moved over to "General" instead of posted here. I stumbled upon it.

 

[dbonsaiw]

Rest in peace

 

[Carol 83]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I thought he had just quit posting. He was a bit salty at times but I enjoyed that, reminded me of my dad. But he was generous with information and always willing to help those genuinely asking for guidance.

 

[Cajunrider]

May he rest in peace!

 

[Nybonsai12]

Bummer. RIP Vance...

There was nobody more passionate here about Mugo Pine than Vance.

 

[vancehanna]

And frankly I doubt anyone knew more about their growth and potensai patterns than Wood

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Vance Wood was the second user to register on this site (behind only @ynot). He registered on October 29, 2006, was a member for more than 17 years, and posted a total of 14,002 times. In addition to having a wicked sense of humor, Vance was also our local expert on mugo pines. This is very sad news. Vance will be missed here.

Vance's obituary can be viewed here.

 

[Japonicus]

I've missed Vance. I will continue to miss him and his thoughtful input. Cheers to the "Dancing Lady" and "Zombie Mugo".
I hope he was able to get his trees and hoby tools secured in capable hands.

 

[Japonicus]

@M. Frary @Lazylightningny

Lazy provided all the resources by Vance on mugo but he hasn't posted for about a year and the auto fill during the @ tag does not find his name to complete.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

In memory, and with the intent of sending off @Vance Wood with a smile... here is The Incomparable Vance Wood thread. Hopefully @Smoke will see this.

 

[Eckhoffw]

Bummer. But one to be celebrated nonetheless.
Didn’t know him, but seemed to definitely be a big part of the bonsai community. May he rest in peace.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Rest In Peace Vance.

 

[namnhi]

He hasn't post much lately so it helps to soften the blow a little bit... he will be missed around here

 

[Colorado]

RIP Vance!

I always enjoyed and admired Vance’s posts about his mugo pines.

 

[markyscott]

I met him once at the National Show in Rochester where he exhibited his prize Mugo Pine. In person, I found him kind, amiable, approachable, and very friendly. I spent a few hours getting to know him and was very glad I did. I’ve missed his voice around here and deeply regret his passing. RIP Vance!

- Scott

 

[vancehanna]

In memory, and with the intent of sending off @Vance Wood with a smile... here is The Incomparable Vance Wood thread. Hopefully @Smoke will see this.

Bonsainut! Good going to place this in the light

 

[Maros]

Rest in Piece Vance

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Very sad news…. My sincere condolences to @vincehanna and all his other friends in the bonsai community.

Sincerely
DSD sends