Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Paying our respect to TDF members and their friends and family who have passed on.
User avatar
midiman
Doll Guru
Doll Guru
Posts: 5057
Joined: Sun Jan 04, 2004 7:00 pm
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by midiman »

mbishop99 wrote:
Great photo, Mark.
Midiman...
My Doll photos... here in my Doll Album

Gabrielle BT ---- Libby Ruby13 ---- My Teddy Babes --- Bianca from Lars & the RG --- jessica Wicked RD ------ Aredhel PIB ------ Amaya 4woods - Kira Anatomical

User avatar
batosan
Active Poster
Active Poster
Posts: 73
Joined: Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:24 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by batosan »

Thank you Don for everything you've done. You serve as an inspiration for making excellent products, the best customer service, and an all around great guy. You will be missed.

User avatar
red herring
Contributing Poster
Contributing Poster
Posts: 38
Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:08 pm
Location: new york
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by red herring »

I am truly sorry to here of your fathers passing, I too lost my dad recently, feb 10 2013, I've spoken to Don on the phone, he was a warm & kind soul, I wish him safe passage across the river styx, i'll provide the coins to the boatmen if needed....sorry for your loss Brash

User avatar
blindwebster
Doll Elder
Doll Elder
Posts: 2551
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:53 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by blindwebster »

You have my condolences. May you and your family find peace in the days ahead.

User avatar
roustabout
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 271
Joined: Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:10 pm
Location: earth
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by roustabout »

I'm sorry for your loss, Don was always kind and thoughtful. He brought happiness to so many and I regret that I was never able to meet him in person.

Our thoughts are with you,
Roust and Hap

User avatar
Dollarhyde
Doll Oracle
Doll Oracle
Posts: 8433
Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:22 pm
Location: The Tardis Somewhere In the Timey Wimey
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Dollarhyde »

My sincerest sympathies on the passing of your Father... He will be very much missed however, on a brighter note he is no longer suffering and having to deal with the toils of this world... :glou:
viewtopic.php?f=231&t=69369 NEWBIES WELCOME PAGE
http://www.dollalbum.com/dollgallery/in ... ?cat=13267
"Dammit Jim I'm a doctor, not a doll maker!"

User avatar
Joe Bin
Doll Elder
Doll Elder
Posts: 2535
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:19 pm
Location: Vancouver Island. BC CANADA
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Joe Bin »

My condolences to you and your family Jim.
I've never met Don, but I have one of his creations gracing my living room. I bought her previously owned, and I will treasure her forever.

User avatar
Toybox
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Posts: 1848
Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:20 am
Location: Your neighborhood, fool.
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Toybox »

Wow, what a shame. Sorry for the late reply, but I've been busy working nights all week.

My condolences, Brash. Your dad has quite a legacy. I remember the illustrations in the older Easy Riders, and when I found out it was him who made the Rubys I was double wow. Quite a legacy.
I went indie once, I got a cool hat and a whip..I kinda liked it...but I had these giant boulders chasing me everywhere a lot, and so I had to give that shit up.

User avatar
Szalinski
Doll Oracle
Doll Oracle
Posts: 7346
Joined: Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:00 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Szalinski »

OMG. I knew when I read the title of this thread it would be bad news. I never got to meet Don, but always wanted to. This is a big loss to everyone.
“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
~ George Washington

jon000
Contributing Poster
Contributing Poster
Posts: 23
Joined: Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:37 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by jon000 »

RIP

User avatar
eyespyone
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 434
Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 12:00 am
Location: At the end of the yellow brick road
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by eyespyone »

I'd like to add my condolences to Don's family.

Through his creativity he helped so many.
Some found a new way to love
Some found a bunch of new friends
Some just found themselves

Peace be with you Brash
It only hurts because we loved them
Take care

Eyespyone and Cindy

User avatar
Brash
Doll Elder
Doll Elder
Posts: 2580
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:00 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Brash »

Thank you all so much for your kind words. It's been a tough few weeks and to hear how much Don touched your lives is amazing and comforting. As soon as we decide on a date we'll let you know where we are holding a memorial for him. I'm going to start another thread as to where Ruby will go from here. Thank you again for your words of love.

cheers

jim (brash)

User avatar
robbyd
Doll Mentor
Doll Mentor
Posts: 1436
Joined: Mon May 20, 2002 12:00 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by robbyd »

Hi Jim,

I had the great pleasure of speaking with your dad on a few occasions and always enjoyed the great stories and passion that he shared. Such a kind and gentle soul who will be greatly missed!!

Please take comfort in the fact that he is no longer in any pain or discomfort and one day you will be reunited with him again.

Please also let us know about the future of Ruby13 and which direction the company will now take when you can.

Don's life work will continue to live on in his beautiful creations and this great man will never be forgotten!

Robert

User avatar
Brash
Doll Elder
Doll Elder
Posts: 2580
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:00 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Brash »

Thank you all for your kind words. I knew he had spoken with many fun and interesting people because he often talked about it. I was so glad when he finally embraced the internet because I told him he'd meet lots of new friends this way after he moved back to California from Maui. I am going to make a new post separately that will address where I am going to take the company from here. A few additions but still the same quality and team minus our fearless leader.

cheers

jim

User avatar
Brash
Doll Elder
Doll Elder
Posts: 2580
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:00 am
Contact:

Re: Don the Creator of Ruby 13 1939-2013

Post by Brash »

In answer to those who've wanted to know where to send flowers for Don's memorial
here is an address and information of the florist nearby who know's of this event.

Thank you.

Island Florals
(ask for Florence)
1240 Logan ave #G
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-5359

Post Reply

INFORMATIONS