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Anastasia
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Not there
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Aug 14, 2008 - 08:31pm PT
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Condolences, may he be both honored and remembered for his love of life.
Anastasia Frangos
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scuffy b
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Elmertown
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Aug 14, 2008 - 08:59pm PT
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I'm saddened to hear this. So young.
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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Aug 15, 2008 - 01:43pm PT
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This is from todays Flagstaff paper:
Dead man ID'd
The man found deceased in a Flagstaff motel room this
week has been identified as 31-year-old Jeffrey Siegel.
Police said Siegel was last seen Sunday. His body was discovered Tuesday in a room at the Western Hills motel, 1580 E. Route 66.
Police reported no signs of foul play, but the case remains under investigation by the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office.
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tr4
climber
Jah Meadows,ynp,ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2008 - 03:06pm PT
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Hey everyone we are planning a BBQ and party in the honor of Jeffy. More like a party then a service. People are already planning on coming from all over the US and Canada. It is going to be Sept 13 At either wheeler or thorpe park in Flagstaff then at Alpine Pizza downtown. I will post up more when I hear more. I dont think the family is planning a service so we will have our own!
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juliedejesus
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flagstaff
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Aug 15, 2008 - 04:01pm PT
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I remember Jeff during an extended stay on my couch when I lived in the O'leary house with Ted Roberts and Tim Dolan. Entertaining house guest, Jeff was. And real clean and tidy . . . always did all the dishes. Then I left Flag for awhile and didn't see him much until I moved back to Flagstaff and heard the occasional "Midge sightings." Jeff's a real Flagstaff legend, we're all going to miss him.
Julie de Jesus
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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Aug 15, 2008 - 04:17pm PT
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Hi Julie-
I was just yesterday reminiscing about the S'Oleary days after seeing this thread. Viva Jaliscos! Jeff was a character for sure.
I ran into Ted last summer in TM- he gave us a ticket!!
Tim D.
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tr4
climber
Jah Meadows,ynp,ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2008 - 06:14pm PT
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Sorry Tim, it wasnt you I gave the ticket to but your buddy. Didnt want to but the boss made me
Love TR
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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Aug 15, 2008 - 06:28pm PT
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I know- just teasing. Again, I'm sorry about Jeff.
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ann hilton
Trad climber
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Aug 18, 2008 - 01:43pm PT
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Hi Ted....Ann and Allan and fam here.
Hey, wanted to let all of you know that we got the word from Bob and have been feeling it.
Lot's of memories of Jeff. He always was full of so much contagious laughter and energy.
Allan and I are trying to make Flag work for the 13th.
I was glad to see something out "there" for Jeffy.
Ouch.
Ted...I am glad to see you are making your dreams happen. Seems like a long time ago we were all in the Bonito St. house.
If you're ever in SLC....we have an extra room. Allan is always up Little Cottonwood too.
AAA&R Hilton
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tr4
climber
Jah Meadows,ynp,ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2008 - 11:03pm PT
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Hey Ann! great to hear from you guys. I really hope you guys will make the Sept12 and 13 party. I sent you an email. say hi to elena and Alan for me
ted
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Bon grovelly
climber
FLAGSTAFF
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Aug 18, 2008 - 11:18pm PT
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Midge,
You are one tough little bugger. I can hear your huge belly laugh even now. Remember how we prompted each other up those highballs in Kelly Canyon, or that one chilly winter evening we kayaked blissfully down through the depths of Chevelon Canyon.
Godspeed, Good Buddy
J. Govi
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Aug 18, 2008 - 11:25pm PT
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So young. So sorry to all involved.
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Bon grovelly
climber
FLAGSTAFF
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Aug 18, 2008 - 11:43pm PT
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It was winter 05. lots of snow, lots of water. Me, John, Bammy, Meudt, Suzanne, Jeffy and Jeffy's dog, Abby, packed up and headed to the Gila river: to boat it, not to hike it. There was a bright moon and at some point we all pulled our vehicles off in a parking area, probably for a pee break. The Midge had music blaring from his truck--excellent, loud electronic music. We all ended up in a circle, under that bright, round moon and started to dance. And how we danced! We boogied HARD in that parking lot until that music ended. Then we all jumped into our vehicles, with big smiles on our faces, and headed toward those outstanding days we shared on the Gila. Heres to you Jeffy.
Alison Govi
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Double D
climber
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Aug 19, 2008 - 12:54am PT
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Ted, sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. My condolances to out to all family and friends. Perhaps his passing will help others not wallow down the same path.
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Bargainhunter
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 19, 2008 - 04:09am PT
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Wow 31! So sad...
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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Aug 20, 2008 - 11:49am PT
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From the Arizona Daily Sun:
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Jeffrey Allan Siegel, 36, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Flagstaff.
Mr. Siegel was born May 5, 1972, in St. Paul, Minn. He was a free spirit who truly enjoyed the challenges of climbing the rock walls of Yosemite and Zion National Park. He loved the thrill of running the big rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, and yet he also enjoyed the peace and tranquility of floating down the Verde River. His family and friends will remember the laughter he brought to all. Mr. Siegel is survived by his parents, Lois and Allan Siegel of Olympia, Wash.; sister Suzanne (Jeff) Simonton, of Seattle, Wash.; and many relatives around the country.
His friends will hold a celebration of his life the weekend of Sept. 12. (in Flagstaff)
For details call Bryan Smith at ---. His parents will hold a family gathering in Olympia, Wash. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com.
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collarbonejim
climber
flagstaff, az
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Aug 20, 2008 - 02:00pm PT
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Midge dude, what happened? you were always there to make us laugh, whether a climber or biker, you treated us with respect. i will miss you, and so will the big walls! ( it said september 12 for the "friends" memorial, in the local paper, is this true?) climb on midge! collarbonejim
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gershman
Trad climber
San Diego, Ca
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Aug 20, 2008 - 02:12pm PT
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Ted and Albert, thanks for keeping us updated. Looks like September 12th and 13th is gearing up to be a heck of a celebration of the life of one heck of a good dude. The Midge: friend to many, missed by all. Look forward to seeing you guys. David Gershwin
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Flex
Trad climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Aug 21, 2008 - 12:19pm PT
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Oh Sh#t, I just got back from Canada yesterday and heard about Midgie. I couldn't believe it yet at the same time I wasn't all that surprised.
The last time I saw him was a little over a year ago while still living in Flag. I ran into him at Charly's and brought him & Abby back to the house to take up residence on the couch for a few days. We spent some time looking through old climbing books in my library, swapping stories (and lies!), and then he donated some of his books to me because they were getting trashed in his truck. I just recently moved again and came across them and wondered when I would get the chance to return them to him.
I first met him in 2002 while working on a forest thinning gig in Flag. I instantly liked him and his calm, unassuming demeanor. He was the best guy to swamp behind because he worked on Rez Time! On that job he taught me a valuable lesson-"Make sure you sh#t at the job so you get paid for it!".
Any news on who will take care of Abby the dog?
RIP Jeff, We'll miss you.
Felix
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