Arjay of Eagle Ridge
A Eulogy for Arjay of Eagle Ridge 13 MAY 2010
Many know of Lord Arjay of Eagle Ridge from the merchants circuit. He was actually awarded his AoA on Merchants Row at an Ursulmas several years ago.He and Lady Elizabeth and their little dog, Dillon were a famous and welcome fixture on merchants row for many years. In recent years he had mostly retired from merchanting at events. Lord Arjay was also a talented artisan. Among other things, he was known for the portable wooden eventing chairs he created.
Lord Arjay, his ladywife, Elizabeth, and his son, Lord John the Immobile (John Gartner)were founding members of the Shire of Earnrokke. They were extremely supportive of the shire ; Lord Arjay took on the very difficult task of Exchequer. He held that position until he had completely trained his successor. He often donated gifts for prizes at Summer Hunt and was responsible for procuring the wonderful horns that are given as prizes and shire regalia for all the shire champions every year.
Most of all Lord Arjay was a kind man and a gentleman, and a man of honor. He was a valued member of the SCA ,the Shire of Earnrokke, and a good friend.
Our deepest sympathy to Lady Elizabeth and his son, Lord John the Immobile.
A picture of Lord Arjay can be found here: http://earnrokke.ning.com/photo/1991218:Photo:93?context=user I will try to post a better rendition later.
v/r, Donwenna La Mareschale , founding Seneschale of Earnrokke
Carla 'Sophia' Bruno: He was such a nice man and will be sorely missed by all. My deepest sympathies to his family.
The Memorial service was very moving with much military ceremonial, a bagpiper, and taps player. Several SCA'ers attended, some traveling quite far. There was standing room only for the many other friends and family who attended... a lovely tribute to a fine and generous man.
Obituary: Gartner, John Friday, 14 May 2010 Whidbey News Times Whidbey WA
John H. Gartner, "The Bead Man," age 68 of Oak Harbor, died May 14, 2010, surrounded by loving family, in Anacortes. John was born Dec. 16, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Hans and Ruth (Wergeles) Gartner. He served 30 years in the United States Navy. He was a loved husband and father, and a very proud grandfather. John is survived by wife Pamela; daughter Lisa Ruth Shimkus Gartner and her husband John; son John Eric Gartner; grandsons Ranger Shimkus Gartner and Peter Lok; and his beloved dogs Dylan and Millington. A memorial service will be held at the VFW in Oak Harbor on Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Team In Training in care of Amanda Smithers-Bentley and her Walk for Pop. Visit www.teamintraining.org to donate. Condolences may be left for the family at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com.