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Author Topic: Dick Prather RIP Gary A. Hoselton Film Handler Posts: 59 From: Portland OR U.S.A. Registered: Nov 2005 posted 11-21-2014 12:21 PM                     Dick Prather of Portland OR died a week ago, too much in him just wore out. With him went a lot of projection equipment and operations knowledge, same for his ham radio hobby. Gary Lacher kept in contact with him to the end, and is assisting the widow. Funeral 3PM December 5th, Lincoln Memorial, Portland OR  |  IP: Logged Don Furr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 509 From: Sun City, Ca USA Registered: Nov 2002 posted 11-21-2014 03:20 PM                     Very sorry to hear this news. Dick was very helpful to me on several occasions. Nice guy with a lot of knowledge.  |  IP: Logged Robert Koch Film Handler Posts: 93 From: Williams Ca USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 11-21-2014 03:57 PM                     Sure sorry to hear this. Great person, one of the most knowledgeable on this forum concerning projectors, their age, and rebuilding of them. I consulted with him many times over the years. Now there is nobody around like that anymore. My sincere sympathy to his wife and family.  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 11-21-2014 06:26 PM                       What a loss. I was working with him rather recently on my period accurate XL booth and he had more knowledge and documents than anyone else I consulted. He had the only overall drawing showing myriad versions of this sound system. He'll be missed by anyone with a love for film.  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 11-21-2014 11:55 PM                     He was a nice guy….we traded many obscure and arcane manuals, literature and parts over the years….  |  IP: Logged Jeff Stricker Master Film Handler Posts: 481 From: Calumet, Mi USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 11-22-2014 08:24 AM                     So sorry to hear this. I didn't realize we shared the same interest ...amateur radio. Dick helped me out on several occasions.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-22-2014 05:22 PM                     I first met Dick at a Dolby training class that Sam Chavez was teaching back in 1985, this was at the original Dolby building in the San Fransisco financial district. We kept in touch all those years and I paid him a visit in Portland on a couple occasions and Dick came and spent a week with me back in the 90's when I was still in Chicago. We toured LaVezzi, The Chicago Theater and paid a visit to the late Charlie Wolk. We also attended a Cubs double header at Wrigley Field. Most don't know but Dick was a big Cubs fan. I will post some pictures as soon as I locate them. RIP ole buddy, you and Charlie have a lot to discuss!  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 11-22-2014 06:36 PM                     R.I.P. I was wondering if something was wrong. I spoke with Dick a few times and was recently trying to contact him regarding historical records and other info. Dick will be missed!  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-22-2014 09:51 PM                        A good man. Sorely missed.  |  IP: Logged Jarod Reddig Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 513 From: Hays, Ks Registered: Jun 2011 posted 11-23-2014 05:15 AM                     Sad to hear. A truly dieing bread. RIP  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 11-23-2014 08:02 AM                     RIP  |  IP: Logged John Eickhof Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 588 From: Wendell, ID USA Registered: Jan 2000 posted 11-24-2014 04:56 PM                        Very sad news indeed. I have been friends with Dick and Carolyn for a good 45 years. I found him his set of XLs that he put in his home screening room. He also was instrumental in my learning of the perspecta sound system and had a nice print of white christmas that demonstrated it well. My deepest sympathy goes out to Carolyn and the cats. Another industry historian is gone to a better place, I hope his vast collection of early equipment and documents find a good home. John  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 11-27-2014 12:10 PM                     Images of Dick at home. Uploaded on behalf of Henry Taylor.  |  IP: Logged Steve Matz Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 672 From: Billings, Montana, USA Registered: Sep 2003 posted 11-29-2014 01:53 PM                     All these old School projector experts are thinning out regularly. Lots of Knowledge and experience goes with them that a new generation will probably never know the good ole days of 35mm film projection...RIP Dick btw: Will Kutler; I noticed a PM that I replied to you back in October is still unread by you. Check it out; I don't want you to think I didn't get back to your original PM.... S.M.  |  IP: Logged Rick Raskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1100 From: Manassas Virginia Registered: Jan 2003 posted 11-29-2014 02:01 PM                     quote: Will Kutler Uploaded on behalf of Henry Taylor Is he the Henry Taylor who used to work the Circle Theater and others in DC?  |  IP: Logged

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