Art Eatman has passed - Page 2

Jason Demond · April 15, 2020, 02:13 AM

I remember Art from the early days of this forum.

He was always kind and helpful to other members, and I am greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Art..

Gaiudo · April 15, 2020, 07:39 AM

First post in many years, to say Thank You, and Farewell, to a unique and beloved friend. RIP, Art, and may we meet again. I hope to walk with you in fields, when your stride is long again.

Brian Williams · April 15, 2020, 07:56 AM

Farewell Art. one of the best.

Long Path · April 15, 2020, 02:13 PM

Art Eatman was a friend. In person, he was not a bit like the man online;
He was EXACTLY like the persona you saw online.
I hunted with Art on his place in Terlingua a couple of times, sleeping on the futon in his living room. I met his son and daughter in-law. I had a few beers and a few meals with him.
I bought an old pre-‘64 M70 featherweight .243 from Art once in the early Aughts, when he offered to sell it on payments. (I was a poor rural cop.) After the last payment was sent out, I got home and found a box marked “auto parts” left on my front doorstep by USPS. It was the rifle. He sent me an email asking if it looked okay and I missed it, and I guess that he worried. A week later, an old period-correct ranging Reddield scope and a few boxes of handloads for that rifle and five hundred fired cases from it arrived. They were marked as having been loaded in the sixties, but turned in an honest inch.
I found the email about the same time, and hastened to let Art know that we were put-paid.

Art loved to show people his kingdom, around Terlingua. He loved to talk travel, hunting, politics (politely), and he could and would tell a dirty joke. He could right fist, think fast, shoot fast (accurately), and turn a fast buck. In the high desert, at almost seventy, he also could walk a 29 year-old low-lander right into the ground.
Art never turned off his mind.
We are diminished, and I am saddened that be has passed.

Erich · April 15, 2020, 03:32 PM

I swung by to pay my respects - we were blessed by his presence and will be blessed by his memory.

fallingblock · April 16, 2020, 04:06 AM

I am saddened to learn of Art passing.

From the early days of this forum his comments & advice were wisdom & experience defined by respect.

It was partly due to our discussions of "Old Terlingua" that I decided to return to Brewster County in retirement.

Ave atque vale Art!
Happy trails!

**Unclenick** · April 16, 2020, 09:38 AM

A very sad loss for us all! RIP, and prayers go out to his family.

Razor · April 17, 2020, 11:36 AM

RIP, Art.

**4V50 Gary** · April 17, 2020, 12:02 PM

RIP Art. I'm sorry I never got to meet you. At least you'll miss what is to come.

Mainah · April 17, 2020, 12:14 PM

Rest in Peace. I learned a great deal from Art here, I'll miss him.

**Tom Servo** · April 17, 2020, 12:56 PM

I had some wonderful conversations with Art over the years. His wisdom was only matched by his kindness. Rest in peace, sir.

TailGator · April 17, 2020, 02:14 PM

He will certainly be missed. May God grant peace to his spirit and comfort to those who hold him dear.

doofus47 · April 17, 2020, 07:25 PM

It was always insightful to read Art's input.
I'll miss him and pray for his family whom I'm sure will miss him even more.

seeker_two · April 17, 2020, 08:04 PM

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9ballbilly · April 17, 2020, 09:22 PM

Rest easy Art. Prayers for his family.

**Shane Tuttle** · April 17, 2020, 09:52 PM

Godspeed, Art. I should write a five paragraph essay. Alas, no words can match the quality of your soul.

Kreyzhorse · April 19, 2020, 06:23 AM

God speed Art. He had great advice and once even offered to let me hunt hogs on his spread if I was ever in the area.

Legionnaire · April 19, 2020, 05:58 PM

Thank you for your wisdom over the years, Art. Vaya con Dios.

joneb · April 21, 2020, 01:30 AM

"The world has lost a unique lively mind wrapped up in a very nice man"
I think another world has just gained from our loss.
I felt the same when rc model passed.

Dennis · April 26, 2020, 08:22 PM

My wife and I found him to be brilliant, experienced and a true gentleman. It was a privilege for us to meet him.

hank327 · May 16, 2020, 06:30 PM

Just now saw this. I’m saddened by Arts passing as I’ve always enjoyed his posts. God speed Art and RIP.

Paul B. · May 18, 2020, 03:09 PM

RIP Art.
Paul B.

Buzzcook · May 18, 2020, 05:24 PM

So sorry to read this.

Art was always an interesting and interested poster here.

ms6852 · May 18, 2020, 05:47 PM

RIP ART!

Atticus Thraxx · May 18, 2020, 09:47 PM

On these very pages Art showed me and mamy others patience and encouragement when we had no good reason to expect either. Ubermensch.

April 15, 2020, 07:39 AM	#27
Gaiudo Member Join Date: April 16, 2005 Location: Was in Stuttgart, now in Vanco Posts: 19	First post in many years, to say Thank You, and Farewell, to a unique and beloved friend. RIP, Art, and may we meet again. I hope to walk with you in fields, when your stride is long again. __________________ Nicholas J. Ellis

April 15, 2020, 07:56 AM	#28
Brian Williams Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 1,288	Farewell Art. one of the best. __________________ Brian <><

April 15, 2020, 02:13 PM	#29
Long Path Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: N. Texas Posts: 5,899	Art Eatman was a friend. In person, he was not a bit like the man online; He was EXACTLY like the persona you saw online. I hunted with Art on his place in Terlingua a couple of times, sleeping on the futon in his living room. I met his son and daughter in-law. I had a few beers and a few meals with him. I bought an old pre-‘64 M70 featherweight .243 from Art once in the early Aughts, when he offered to sell it on payments. (I was a poor rural cop.) After the last payment was sent out, I got home and found a box marked “auto parts” left on my front doorstep by USPS. It was the rifle. He sent me an email asking if it looked okay and I missed it, and I guess that he worried. A week later, an old period-correct ranging Reddield scope and a few boxes of handloads for that rifle and five hundred fired cases from it arrived. They were marked as having been loaded in the sixties, but turned in an honest inch. I found the email about the same time, and hastened to let Art know that we were put-paid. Art loved to show people his kingdom, around Terlingua. He loved to talk travel, hunting, politics (politely), and he could and would tell a dirty joke. He could right fist, think fast, shoot fast (accurately), and turn a fast buck. In the high desert, at almost seventy, he also could walk a 29 year-old low-lander right into the ground. Art never turned off his mind. We are diminished, and I am saddened that be has passed. __________________ "Welcome to The Firing Line, a virtual community dedicated to the discussion and advancement of responsible firearms ownership."T.F.L. Policy Page Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap? ____________

April 16, 2020, 09:38 AM	#32
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	A very sad loss for us all! RIP, and prayers go out to his family. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

April 17, 2020, 12:02 PM	#34
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	RIP Art. I'm sorry I never got to meet you. At least you'll miss what is to come. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

April 15, 2020, 02:13 AM	#26
Jason Demond Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Mivonks, Michigan Posts: 1,846	I remember Art from the early days of this forum. He was always kind and helpful to other members, and I am greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Art..

April 15, 2020, 03:32 PM	#30
Erich Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 2,543	I swung by to pay my respects - we were blessed by his presence and will be blessed by his memory.

April 16, 2020, 04:06 AM	#31
fallingblock Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Trans-Pecos Texas & FNQ Posts: 144	I am saddened to learn of Art passing. From the early days of this forum his comments & advice were wisdom & experience defined by respect. It was partly due to our discussions of "Old Terlingua" that I decided to return to Brewster County in retirement. Ave atque vale Art! Happy trails!

April 17, 2020, 11:36 AM	#33
Razor Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 1999 Location: NE TN Posts: 111	RIP, Art.

April 17, 2020, 12:14 PM	#35
Mainah Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2007 Posts: 1,119	Rest in Peace. I learned a great deal from Art here, I'll miss him.

April 17, 2020, 12:56 PM	#36
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	I had some wonderful conversations with Art over the years. His wisdom was only matched by his kindness. Rest in peace, sir. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

April 17, 2020, 02:14 PM	#37
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	He will certainly be missed. May God grant peace to his spirit and comfort to those who hold him dear.

April 17, 2020, 07:25 PM	#38
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	It was always insightful to read Art's input. I'll miss him and pray for his family whom I'm sure will miss him even more. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

April 17, 2020, 08:04 PM	#39
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

April 17, 2020, 09:22 PM	#40
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	Rest easy Art. Prayers for his family. __________________ may God eternally bless the American Rifleman--- as long as one stands, resolute, liberty shall not perish.

April 17, 2020, 09:52 PM	#41
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Godspeed, Art. I should write a five paragraph essay. Alas, no words can match the quality of your soul. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

April 19, 2020, 06:23 AM	#42
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	God speed Art. He had great advice and once even offered to let me hunt hogs on his spread if I was ever in the area. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 19, 2020, 05:58 PM	#43
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	Thank you for your wisdom over the years, Art. Vaya con Dios. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

April 21, 2020, 01:30 AM	#44
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	"The world has lost a unique lively mind wrapped up in a very nice man" I think another world has just gained from our loss. I felt the same when rc model passed.

April 26, 2020, 08:22 PM	#45
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	My wife and I found him to be brilliant, experienced and a true gentleman. It was a privilege for us to meet him.

May 16, 2020, 06:30 PM	#46
hank327 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 106	Just now saw this. I’m saddened by Arts passing as I’ve always enjoyed his posts. God speed Art and RIP.

May 18, 2020, 03:09 PM	#47
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	RIP Art. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

May 18, 2020, 05:24 PM	#48
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	So sorry to read this. Art was always an interesting and interested poster here.

May 18, 2020, 05:47 PM	#49
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	RIP ART! __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

May 18, 2020, 09:47 PM	#50
Atticus Thraxx Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2007 Location: Yolo County CA Posts: 314	On these very pages Art showed me and mamy others patience and encouragement when we had no good reason to expect either. Ubermensch. __________________ "No Curling in the Squat Rack!" Looking for K98 bolt #5954 and K98 bolt #31942 for trade. DM me if you have a match. Prizes will be awarded!