Another long time Tugger is gone

[mrsstats]

So very sad. Just read a post a few days ago about Vegas. She will be missed

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

What sad news!!

I believe that Fern was actually operating a timeshare message before TUG - on UseNet I think. Then Bill Rogers got her to come to his Timeshare Users Group website, and thus the TUG message board was came into being.

She also used to do the Sunday timeshare chats back in the early days.

 

[Htoo0]

Sorry to read of Fern's passing. I'll miss her as well.

 

[DaveNV]

She was so kind to everyone, but she had a stubborn streak, too. Honest to a fault, and a wonderful part of what makes TUG so good.

Bless you, Fern, for all you contributed to our lives. We are all enriched by having known you. Rest in Peace.

Dave

 

[John Cummings]

Fern was responsible for me being the moderator of all the forums on the BBS in the early days of TUG. In those days I had to delete messages every day because the capacity was very limited. The BBS also crashed several times.

I also met Fern many times in person at our NORCAL lunches.

This is indeed a shock. May she RIP and be united with Jerry.

 

[chellej]

My condolences to her family. I found my way to tug through her timeshare guru site.

Thanks for letting us know Pat

RIP Fern. Thanks for all the help

 

[mpizza]

Like many here, Fern was one of my first timeshare gurus. I am sad that she is no longer with us, but know she is at peace with her beloved Jerry.

Maria

 

[Sugarcubesea]

TUG Brian or Admin Team,

Maybe one of you could forward all of these messages of condolence to Fern's sister so that all of the notes of how much Fern meant to this community will provide comfort to Fern' sister...

thanks,
Laura

 

[LLW]

RIP Fern. You were a real friend to many people, no, to timesharing.

 

[JudyH]

So sorry to learn about this. She was remarkable and clearly touched many lives in lots of different ways. We are all better from knowing her.

 

[MULTIZ321]

TUG Brian or Admin Team,

Maybe one of you could forward all of these messages of condolence to Fern's sister so that all of the notes of how much Fern meant to this community will provide comfort to Fern' sister...

thanks,
Laura

+1.

Richard

 

[Larry]

What a shame! Fern was so instrumental in helping literally thousands of TS owners/would-be owners who sought advice. I first starting following her posts back in the early 90's, when she was called The Timeshare Guru, and then when she became a part of TUG's Fern's Café.

We had the pleasure of meeting her twice in Las Vegas, having lunch with her at the South Point.

RIP, Fern. You will be missed.

Dori

yep thanks for reminding me I also go back to when I followed her as Timeshare Guru.

 

[PStreet1]

Our first in-person visit, she and Jerry took us to see their new home in Las Vegas, which they were about to move into. Since then, we've communicated back and forth on timeshares etc. (even her new electric cook top). It doesn't seem possible that she has left us; she will be missed by many.

 

[rhonda]

Quite a shock! I'm very saddened to read this. Wishing peace to her family.

 

[Polly Metallic]

I am very sorry to hear of Fern's passing. I used to read her commentary on the old Prodigy bulletin boards, and her love for Mexico and Puerto Vallarta back in the 90s inspired one of my first timeshare trades--to Puerto Vallarta. Fern will certainly be missed.

 

[Tia]

Certainly a shock to read this sad news here tonight. Fern will be missed here for her contributions by many.

 

[mas]

I saw a notice of Fern's passing on FB. My wife and I met her(and Jerry) on the first TUG cruise (out of NOLA). Very nice people. So sorry to hear of her passing.

 

[John Cummings]

I am very sorry to hear of Fern's passing. I used to read her commentary on the old Prodigy bulletin boards, and her love for Mexico and Puerto Vallarta back in the 90s inspired one of my first timeshare trades--to Puerto Vallarta. Fern will certainly be missed.

Actually Fern's favorite place in Mexico was Mazatlan. Her and I talked about Mazatlan many times.

 

[Passepartout]

Actually Fern's favorite place in Mexico was Mazatlan. Her and I talked about Mazatlan many times.

In my conversation with Fern just last week, I said we were off to Maz shortly. She got all enthusiastic and wished us a bon voyage. It was a favorite.

Jim

 

[Wonka]

A big loss for all

Very sad news. TUG would not be what it is today without Fern's input. She will be always be remembered here and missed.

 

[CSB]

When I first started reading TUG lounge postings, it became apparent that Fern was a person that you would want to follow. Her postings were always appreciated and it was obvious that she was loved and respected.

I was shocked to read of her passing. RIP

 

[Patri]

I am shocked. I respected her opinions on any subject.
Here is Jerry's obituary. It will give some insight to Fern.

http://obits.reviewjournal.com/obituaries/lvrj/obituary.aspx?pid=144248982

 

[AnnaS]

My condolences to her family.

RIP Fern.

 

[LynnW]

I am shocked. I respected her opinions on any subject.
Here is Jerry's obituary. It will give some insight to Fern.

http://obits.reviewjournal.com/obituaries/lvrj/obituary.aspx?pid=144248982

Thanks so much for posting that. I can't remember ever seeing it but did see many of his photos and also enjoyed a few of his gourmet meals.

Lynn

 

[Paumavista]

RIP

So sorry to hear this......began following Fern's posts when I believe she was in the Bay Area, Northern California. A wonderful wealth of information; and a certain asset to TUG.