Bob November

I bought all the guitars I own at McKenzie River. I remember Bob and Chuck and the other guys well. Blessings to you. I hope that the store will remain a staple of culture and community in Eugene for a long time to come.

My dear friend, I wasn't fortunate enough to have met Bob but the slideshow & obit give me some idea of what a sweet and fun-loving man he was. You look happy in the photos of the two of you and it's clear Bob touched a lot of people. I send you my deepest sympathy for your loss. I'm glad we're back in touch, dear Susan.
Love, Gay

Susan,
I never met you, but knew when you two decided to get married years ago. I am a travel agent and had arranged several flights when he was off buying guitars and such. He was such a graceful man. It was always a delight to see him walk into my office. I have been out of town, sorry to have missed his memorial. What a loss. My thoughts are with you and his family.

Just learned the news of Bob's passing. So sorry to hear. Condolences to all of Bob's family and friends. Many thanks for both the instruments I bought from Bob, and for the knowledge and information he so freely shared.

June 20, 2012

Bob always had a smile when I showed up at his guitar shop. I would come to Eugene, to work at the Football games selling the Ducks alumni card. Whenever I would visit Eugene, Oregon I would stop in and say hello to Bob. He was always gracious and genuine with me. I stopped in many times over the years and it was always a wonderful visit. We would exchange an occasional email about the Ducks, and their chances to win. I send my condolences to Bob's family and...

Dear Susan,

I just wanted to share my condolences on the loss of you husband.

I only met Bob three or four time in my life. The first occasion was about 6 years ago when I brought in my old Martin 00-42 guitar, vintage 1925, which I paid $15 for as a teenager in New Orleans, LA (I'm 79 now). It was pretty beat up — looked like it had been drug to Oregon behind a Mormon handcart.

Bob surprised me by saying "Bob, if you would spend about $2,000 getting...

Dear Susan and family,

We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. It seems just a short time ago that we visited him in the shop. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathy.

David and Tracy Grisman

Well I guess Bob and I will someday have to play the big & beautiful golf course in heaven!
We talked about getting out there all the time. My best wishes to Susan, friends and family. It was a pure pleasure to meet Bob, I remember many of our conversations in detail. It was great doing business together as it will be in the future...thanks for the memories. Shasta Ray,(Myrtle Creek, Or)

We relied on Bob often when it came to info on vintage guitars. He was always willing to help and educate. He poured his expertise into his staff, and for that we will always be grateful. His legacy to guitarists will live on through his wife and that wonderful staff he loved and trained so well.