[PnP] John Hooten RIP

[Michael E Wesely]

I was John's friend and can give you a little more info about what 
happened. He collapsed that night (June 23rd) about 11 PM or so. 
Paramedics were called and they rushed him off to the hospital but they 
could not revive him. It turns out he had an enlarged heart with an 
irregular heartbeat. An autopsy found over 30% blockage in one of the 
arteries to his heart. I found out later that John was basically diabetic 
and probably had been for years but was pretty much in denial about it. I 
wish he had told me more about his health, maybe I could have helped.

I saw someone mention they thought he had a wife and kids. Rhonda and he 
never married for certain financial reasons but for all intents and 
purposes they were husband and wife. Her kids were mostly grown when 
Rhonda met John so they never thought of him as their father though they 
were quite fond of him and got along together well. Rhonda's grandchildren 
however usually referred to him as 'Grandpa John' so John's death was 
quite a blow to them.
 
John and I were close friends and it was hard to see him go so young. We 
had played PnP in the past and always had a lot of fun. We got together 
every Saturday more or less where we were currently playing in a 
Pathfinder campaign where John was continuing his tradition of playing 
'unique' characters. We also played quite a few board games like Runebound 
and Arkham Horror to name a couple.

I like to think wherever John is now he's in a better place, playing in 
one heck of a game with the likes of Houdini, Einstein, Da Vinci, Elvis, 
Plato, Tesla, and The Duke :)

-Mike W




From:   Scott Adams <longshotgm at netzero.com>
To:     The Powers and Perils Mailing List <pnp at abroere.xs4all.nl>
Date:   10/06/2011 02:00 AM
Subject:        [PnP] John Hooten RIP
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  It seems we have lost yet another member to our quiet group.

  John Hooten aka Raban to most of us was a kind guy.  But there seems
  to be evidence that he died earlier this summer.  I tried to check
  with 2 of the others listed for his city. One does not exist and the
  other has not replied.  I tried to search for info on his sister here
  in town but no direct info so can't confirm it with her.  So while
  this is unconfirmed it seems to be highly likely.  Some evidence seems
  to indicate and the clues pile up.

  We know he had medical issues and seems to have lost that battle. We
  lost contact was 8 months ago.  I tried to email him before a few
  times and did get a reply actually in May.  So my last contact was
  in May.

  I knew John only in email as much as a relationship can go. But I
  thought he was a good guy and a very active player in my PBEM game.
  He was in the last couple of adventures about 3 years. 

  In our game he was known as Raban a half-breed Giant Bard that was
  kind and gentle but as powerful as 8 kodiak bears.  He was always
  eager to play and learn more.

  We shall miss him.

  This is the obit that we seemed to find about him:

 
John McDaniel Hooten, 52, of Lincoln, died unexpectedly Friday, June 24,
 2011. Born in Birmingham, Ala. on October 16, 1958. John attended
 Herscher High School and then graduated from Norfolk High School in
 the top 10 in the class of 1976. He earned a bachelor's degree in
 electrical engineering at U.N.L. in 1981. John helped in raising 
Zacharia,
  Joshua and Jeremiah Gillander. 
Survived by his parents, Jerry and Joan Hooten of Welaka, Fla.; loving
partner, Rhonda Gillander of Lincoln; brother, Scott Hooten of Tampa,
Fla.; sister, Cher Selvey of Jacksonville, Fla.; many nephews, nieces
and grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Wadlow
Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 'R' Street, Lincoln with Rev. Wayne Alloway
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to John's favor
ite place: Henry Doorly Zoo, Cats Complex, 3701 S 10th Street, Omaha,
NE 68107. Share condolences at www.wadlowrozanek.com. Arrangements by
Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lincoln.




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