The carving community lost another fine carver.

brent · #1 02-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, Mel Moose of Maiden, NC, passed away today at 2 pm.
Mel had carved most of his life since his military days. Mel started the local woodcarving club and also taught woodcarving at the local cmmunity college. for years.
He was a good friend and a great person and carver and will be greatly missed.

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 02-02-2007, 05:04 PM

I didn't know the gentleman, but the hebrews have a saying something to the effect, we are all diminished at the loss of one.

Ashbys · #3 02-02-2007, 06:44 PM

My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Garry

Bob_in_TN · #4 02-02-2007, 06:55 PM

I probably had 6 conversations with Mel over the years. A finer gentleman you could not find. The last time I talked with him he wasn't doing well. He will be missed!

Mitchell · #5 02-02-2007, 08:17 PM

What a way to find out....

As Brent mentioned, Mel was instrumental in establishing the Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club in Hickory, NC. He also played a large part in promoting the art of woodcarving in the community by teaching classes locally. He will be greatly missed.

wood-whittler · #6 02-03-2007, 03:23 AM

sorry to hear about mel, my sympathy to the family.

bart

Mark N. Akers · #7 02-03-2007, 04:16 AM

My sympathy is with the family,Mel will be missed,as no matter how he felt he was always at the shows giveing out his carved item,the local shows won't be the same.

santagibbs · #8 02-10-2007, 10:19 AM

I didn't know Mel, but it's always so heartbreaking to loose someone.. My sympathy goes to his family. Charlotte