Get Well Soon, Bob Z.

quattrocoins · September 7, 2004 11:21AM

I just got off the phone with a friend and fellow board member/Washington collector, and was informed that Bob Zurick has been hospitalized with a stroke. Everyone send out a healing thought to Bob.

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Bob, I hope you are able read this soon. We're all pullin' for you, Bud. Still hopin' to see you in Santa Clara.

Don

onlyroosies · September 7, 2004 11:25AM

Do you know what hospital. I would like to send him a get well card.

quattrocoins · September 7, 2004 12:04PM

The member I talked to didn't have that info yet. He will be in touch with Bob's wife and will let us know, here.

Don

dpoole · September 7, 2004 12:15PM

Ditto.

We wish Bob the very best.

idocoins · September 7, 2004 1:03PM

Very sorry to hear that, I spent some time with Bob at the last Long Beach show and we went to the auction together. Please let us know how we can reach me and my prayers are with him.

Strat · September 7, 2004 2:36PM

I'm very sorry to hear of Bob's illness, and wish him a quick recovery. It will be odd not seeing him at Long Beach.

Strat · September 7, 2004 2:37PM

Shocked and sad...

quarterjack · September 7, 2004 3:20PM

If anyone gets any further info. on Bob Z. please PM me .

My thoughts and prayers go out to you my friend.

Get well soon.

Dave

AKrick · September 7, 2004 8:30PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bob. Get well soon, buddy!

WashqrtrsRme · September 7, 2004 9:34PM

Collector friends,

I attempted to call Bob Zurick last night. Bob and I have always had some great conversations, so I called to chat. First I tried him at home, but there was no answer, so I then tried his cell phone. Much to my surprise, his wife Ruth answered. Normally, Ruth doesn't answer Bob's phone, but she said she saw that it was me, so she answered. What Ruth then told me next really shocked me, and not in a good way...

Our dear friend Bob suffered two strokes last Saturday. The first one, a milder one, came while he was at home. Ruth then took Bob to the hospital at this point. Sometime after they arrived at the hospital, Bob suffered another stroke, but this one was much more serious. At this time, Bob is unable to speak and his right side is paralyzed. The hospital has done some preliminary brain wave tests, and so far, thank God, it appears that his brainwave activities are functioning normally. Ruth said that Bob is aware of what is going on around hi, but he's unable to commuincate so far. It is however, too soon to tell how much of a recovery Bob will make, but if I know Bob, we will not give up without a fight.

For those of you who know Bob, he is a kind and wonderful man. I have known Bob for several years, and in the arena of Washington quarters, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable and educated man on this series. Also, Bob is as fair and as honest as anyone I have ever known...something we can all admire about a person. More importantly however, is of course our concern for Bob's health and recovery so that he may regain his life which he so much loves and enjoys.

I was asked by Ruth that I be the one to communicate to all of his friends and inform you of his condition. She also asked that I be the one to call her to find out about Bob's progress and how he is doing. I am going to call Ruth again on Saturday to hopefully get some good news about Bob's improving condition. I will keep you all informed as more information becomes available to me. Ruth also asked that he not have any visitors at the hospital right now, as he is just not up for company at this time.

For those of you who wish to send Bob a get-well card, they can be sent to:

Mr. Bob Zurick
311 N. Fulton Street
Ojai, CA 93023

Ruth expressed to me that she and Bob can use all the support they can get right now. For those of you who believe in prayer, please pray for Bob and his wife during this difficult time. I will let all of you know of his condition as more information is made available to me.

Tom Schiera

CarlWohlforth · September 7, 2004 10:31PM

I am saddened to learn of this. I enjoyed talking with Bob at shows and he has helped me with good advice. Bob and his wife will be in my prayers.

wondercoin · September 7, 2004 11:37PM

Tom: Thanks for the update and our prayers are with Bob today.

Please keep us posted on Bob's condition.

Wondercoin

Datentype · September 7, 2004 11:56PM

Bob, I hope you recover quickly.

There is reason to be optimistic about a complete recovery from this sort of thing. I had a Family member go through this and it is very, very doable.

WashqrtrsRme · September 8, 2004 12:40AM

Friends,

I think the best thing all of us can do right now is to keep Bob and his family in our thoughts and prayers, as some of you also mentioned. The good thing is that Bob is still with us and that is a great! As Don Q. mentioned, we all have to be optimistic for Bob's recovery, and let's not forget that the human spirit and will can overcome tremendous adversities. I'm sure we all know someone who's overcame big setbacks in life.

Bob is a great guy and I know we all hope and pray he will soon be well again.

Tom

Cocoinut · September 8, 2004 1:56AM

Tom,

Thanks for the update on Bob's condition. He helped me with my Washington set, and I had the opportunity to meet him at the FUN show the past 2 years. He's a genuinely nice guy, and I wish him a speedy recovery.

Jim

Stooge · September 8, 2004 3:31AM

My thoughts and prayers will be with Bob Zurich and his family tonight. I don't know him personally, but he sounds like a great guy!

Get well soon BOB!

Paul B. Gunsallus

colorman3 · September 8, 2004 5:57AM

Sad news, I hope Bob gets better soon.

I to have had lots of experience with Bob on the phone and enjoy our conversations.

Get well buddy.

colorman3

Whitewashqtr · September 8, 2004 6:47AM

I too have spoken to Bob's wife (just today) when I tried his cell phone and was shocked to learn of Bob's illness. I have been trying to reach Bob for days and it seemed unusual to not hear back from him.

I have known Bob for about 5 years and aside from the fact that he is, in my opinion, the foremost leading authority on Washington quarters, he is an unbelievably kind and generous person. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Let's hope for a speedy and full recovery.

Steve

RGL · September 8, 2004 7:52AM

Here's hoping for Bob's speedy recovery ... he soon will be outpicking all you Wash guys again!

JimC · September 8, 2004 8:17AM

I was the high bidder on an Ebay auction with him on the 5th, I have been trying to contact him to send payment for the Franklin coin. I am glad someone noted his address I will send payment and a get well card. Willing to wait until he feels better for this coin.

Jim

Windycity · September 8, 2004 8:17AM

Wow... I am late to this news and shocked and saddened. Bob has been one of my best friends in the coin business for years. We will keep Bob in our prayers and hold out expectations for a full recovery.

tradedollarnut · September 8, 2004 9:39AM

please get well soon!

Mistercoinman · September 8, 2004 10:41AM

My Family wishes Bob a speedy recovery and all of our prayers will be with him and his family.

fcloud · September 8, 2004 11:12AM

My prayers go out for Bob to get well soon, and for his family to stay strong.

Ronyahski · September 8, 2004 12:02PM

I've known BobbyZ for several years, split tables with him at shows (actually more of his gopher), sent him coins for consignment and sale, and like alot of you, just like to call him and talk about coins.

Bob is THE most honest and decent guy I've ever met in the coin biz. Please God, see him through.

idocoins · September 8, 2004 9:06PM

Get well Bob, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....

Typetone · September 9, 2004 11:37PM

Saddened to hear this news. Bob is really a very honest, and caring dealer. Get well soon Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg S.

cladking · September 10, 2004 1:32AM

The name is very familiar. What's his user name?

seanq · September 10, 2004 2:04AM

Dunno why it took me so long but I just realized who this is, I've also dealt with him on a few ocacsions. Definitely an expert and passionate in his field, and from all accounts one of the good guys. My hopes and prayers as well for a speedy and complete recovery.

Sean Reynolds

quattrocoins · September 10, 2004 3:06AM

>>>
"The name is very familiar. What's his user name?" <<<

washvarieties, here

bobzaps on eBay.

cladking · September 10, 2004 4:06AM

<< <i>>>>
"The name is very familiar. What's his user name?" <<<

washvarieties, here

bobzaps on eBay. >>

Thanks quatrocoins.

Of course, now I remember. I, too, would like to add my wishes for a speedy recovery.
Strokes can be difficult to bounce back from, but with support and a strong spirit, it's us-
ually doable.

Best wishes and don't give up.

mansco · September 10, 2004 11:24AM

I credit Bob with getting to take coin collecting a bit more serious. My prayers are with him and his family.

Mansco Perry

mnmcoin · September 10, 2004 12:46PM

Bob is without a doubt one of the nicest, if not THE nicest coin dealers around. He has mentored me for the last 5 plus years in this business and I was brought to tears when I heard of his illness. He is and has always been a collector first and a dealer second. He is definetely a fighter and if anyone can pull through this it is him.

morris <><

Boom · September 10, 2004 9:23PM

Bob, you'll be forever in my thoughts and in my prayers. I believe in the Power of Prayer and trust in God no matter the outcome.

Numismanic · September 10, 2004 11:38PM

I,m sorry to hear about Bob, and wish him a quick recovery.

Bellportman · September 11, 2004 1:35AM

Get Well soon Bob, the Fish are biting at Cachuma

AKrick · September 12, 2004 12:19AM

Any updates on Bob's condition? Get well soon, Bob. We miss you!

Windycity · September 12, 2004 7:38AM

Bob is home, walking on his own, and improving rapidly. Though he is still struggling with some of the effects, his speech is returning and his spirits are high and he wants to get back at the coin business. Keep saying those prayers... it helps.

Pat

cladking · September 12, 2004 8:02AM

<< <i>Bob is home, walking on his own, and improving rapidly. Though he is still struggling with some of the effects, his speech is returning and his spirits are high and he wants to get back at the coin business. Keep saying those prayers... it helps.

Pat >>

Great news! Hope he'll be back here soon.

Get Well Soon, Bob Z.

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