Warden Callaway Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 We lost one of our most active club members yesterday - John Bear aka John Arthur Nelson. We don't have many details other than the Highway Patrol accident report. He was riding a motorcycle on a secondary road and crashed at a 90° curve. No other vehicle involved. The accident was a few miles south of our gun club. John Bear started shooting with us a few years back when he moved into central Missouri. He was originally from Sheridan Wyoming and I think he probably lived many years in the north west where he was active in Cowboy Action Shooting. John Bear has been very active in Cowboy Action Shooting in Missouri and regional matches in neighboring states. He has been writing our stages that were often creative and popular. His efforts will be missed at our club. He has a brother and sister in Colorado who are making arrangements. I will post details when we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed shooting and talking with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Read about this last night. It is sad, as he was one of the Good Guys! Always helping out and Fun to shoot with. Going to miss this guy. Prayers for his Family and Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Prayers for peace and comfort for his family and friends. Sad to lose a man who had a life cut short unexpectedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 My condolences and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus McPherson Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I'm so sad to hear this. He will certainly be missed. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 He will be missed! I always enjoyed chatting with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 So sorry to hear of this. John Bear was a very nice and knowledgeable shooter. I will miss talking to him at some of the bigger shoots we were at together. My heartfelt condolences to Holly and all of Johns family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 I know several people with a permanent grin on their face. This is how I'll always see John Bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hurd #12379 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 He was a good one! RIP my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 John ran our club in Boise ID for several years and I shot with him several years before that. I am shocked and saddened by this news. My daughters thought a great deal of John Bear. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus A. Gnatsass, SASS #71705 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Another great cowboy gone too soon! Fannie and I always enjoyed shooting with John and Holly. Prayers up for her and their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Prayers out to family & friends from Dakota Skipper & the Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Very sad news, John was an awesome cowboy. My Condolences to the family. He will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Breckenridge SASS # 80978 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 That's just awful news. John Bear was truly one of the good guys. A pleasure to shoot with, even better to share a little Crown Royal with. Warden, thank you for sharing the photo. Captures him well. Condolences to Holly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I pray The Lord is with his family and friends threw this tragic loss. I pray for peace and understanding . Sorry for the Loss of your Pard. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Happy Trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Warden, That picture is all you needed to post!! THAT is John Bear...... What a gentleman and patriot. Ol' #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 John Bear ran the club in Boise Idaho for several years. Came up with our monthly stages, did several state matches and numerous two day matches. My daughters thought he was the greatest and always wanted to shoot on his posse. He enjoyed shooting, fishing and golf. He endured all the junk that goes on in many clubs and always with the smile you see in the above picture. He worked for the state of Idaho with the governors office as an I.T. person and did that for many years. I will miss him a lot. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 We just got word from John Bear's family that funeral services for John Bear will be at the Houser-Millard funeral home 2613 West Main Street Jefferson City on Friday May 3rd. Visitation at 5:30, services at 6:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Jim Hamilton Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 John Bear You will be missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Some video taken last year that may be part of his eulogy video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickok Holly Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I am forever grateful to this sweet man who introduced me to Cowboy Action Shooting. I have great memories of shooting and adventures trips. Always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Hickok Holly said: I am forever grateful to this sweet man who introduced me to Cowboy Action Shooting. I have great memories of shooting and adventures trips. Always in my heart. We all hope you stay playing Cowboy - Cowgirl with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 We just got home from attending John's services. There was a good turnout. It was funny. Professionally he was an IT manager. So there were 6 rows of chairs filled with clean cut young people from his office. Then about 6 rows of crusty old cowboy buddies. When we were breaking up, we mixed with the office folks. He had recently brought out a bunch of folks from his office to the gun club to introduce them to cowboy action shooting. It was part of a team building exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. O. R. Vet Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 John Bear was truly a man to be emulated. As others have said he always had a smile on his face and truly enjoyed life. He never was mad--except maybe at himself--for muffing a holster draw or not grabbing enough shotgun shells. He was always about helping each one of us that shot with him to improve. He's probably helping Saint Peter to improve is time on the Cowboy range in the sky right now! Along with Holly, we all will miss him greatly. Dr. O. R. Vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I always looked forward to visiting with John Bear when I attended matches in Idaho. Very sad news. RIP John Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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