Sad news - Bob Lum

[JD Spydo]

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting aquainted with him at the 2005 & 2006 BLADE shows in Atlanta. Heck the guy didn't seem very old and didn't appear to be in bad health at the time. I'm wondering why he died at a "not so old age" .

I thought the guy was truly a gentlemen and a mastercraftsman at his trade.

Needless to say I am shocked to hear the news. To lose Bill Moran and him both in such a short time is truly devastating to the knife community. My most sincere condolences. My best wishes and sympathy to his surviving family. JD

[Will V.]

Word is, he contracted the "C" illness. I probably shouldn't pass on that information, because I never knew Mr. Lum, I just heard it from so and so, who heard it from so and so. But whatever.

My deepest condolences to Mr. Lum's family and friends. His passing has made waves in the blade community.

[silverback]

That is sad news.
My best wishes for his family and friends.

The Ti Lum Tanto folder is one of my favorites.

[Chucula]

I don't know him personally but he certainly has accomplished a lot, so good for him. It is sad that we won't see more of his work. His designs are among my favorite.

[Peter1960]

I'm sorry to hear that; my condolences to his family, friends and all persons who miss him now.

[GeorgeMaggos]

I never met him or talked with him I have owned many examples of his work & my prayers are with his family & friends now God Bless his memory.

[ghostrider]

Condolences to his family and friends. He'll definitely be missed.

[Jazz]

Very sad news. My sympathy goes out to Mr. Lum's family and all who knew him.

- as always, best wishes, Jazz.

[J32A2]

R.I.P. Bob

[sal]

This was posted on Bladeforums;

This is an email from Jean Lum. If you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, flowers or other remembrance, I think you should mail them to the church. I think this will help the family not be inundated at their home.


Hello Friends and Family:

We have set the Memorial Service for Robert W. Lum for Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:00am. A reception with refreshments will be served immediately following the service.
It will be held at our church, First Baptist Church of Springfield, 1175 "G" Street, Springfield, OR 97477 - 541-746-6031. Dr. Jeffery Savage officiating.

Directions and other information will follow as the week progresses. If you have any questions, please call us at 541-688-2737.

We love you all and thank you for your love, prayers and support. It has meant a lot to us.

Warmly,
Jean and Eli Lum

[Ed Schempp]

Bob's work stood out from the crowd. With the least number of lines he created the most beauty. The flow of the design of his work is almost the definition of elegance. Bob's craftsmanship was always at the highest level. Bob always tolerated my questions and provided support. I'm proud to own a piece of his work.

On a lighter note I remember an OKCA show in Eugene where the announcer came over the PA and said "ANNOUNCEMENT...ANNOUNCEMENT...Bob Lum just cut himself." There was quite a roar of laughter.

Bob is, was, and will always be one of my knifemaking heroes..Take Care...Ed

[Puyallupknifegu]

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Lum family.

I never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Lum, but I feel that I knew a piece of him through his beautiful designs and wonderful craftsmanship.

He will be sorely missed.

God bless the rest of the Lum family.



Tim

[bluemist]

Even though I'm pretty new, I do own a LUM designed knife and I know his passing leaves a palpable void in our community.

Good work Mr. Lum.

[Bruceter]

The knife community has lost a true master.
My condolences to the family

Bruceter

[SimpleIsGood229]

My thought and prayers go out to you, Lum family, and my The Lord have mercy on Bob's soul.

[GarageBoy]

Our best wishes to his family. May Lum's heart and soul be remembered in his works here as a man

[christopher]

Condolences to Mr. Lum's family. I also only knew him through his knives, but he has left a most impressive legacy for the rest of us,

Chris

[aero_student]

sigh

:-(

[grasshopper]

RIP.. Mr Lum, Godspeed and God bless

[Th232]

Very sad to hear of his passing.