Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/27/2012, 5:24 pm 72.198.198.237
Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly a native Missorian and fellow field trialer and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of Saturday, May 25th.
Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in February of this year and throughout the time of his illness,am proud to state that I was able to provide care and friendship for him.I am even happier to state that now an old friend's suffering has finally come to an end and that he is now with those whom have gone before him to dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace and living large once again as he sits atop a beautiful high stepping, fast moving walking horse, following a brace of true all age or class shooting dogs in that sacred place where the land and the horizons go on forever, where the big bottoms are numerous and the edges never cease and where the whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles of wild pheasants are numerous and heard often and the covies are abundant and truely amazing, where the call of point echos loud and hangs heavy on the morning fog!
Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his ashes will be set free in those wild places that he cherished and held so dear to his heart and a memorial service and gathering of family and friends will be held at a future date. "Via Con Dios Mi Amigo".
Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 6:21 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
A memorial service for Merlyn will be held Saturday June 2nd at 11:00 a.m., at the Wymore Funeral Home in Wymore Nebraska.A gathering of family and friends will be following the service at Liberty Ridge Farm & Hunting Preserve in Liberty Nebraska.
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Alan Worth on 5/28/2012, 10:18 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters"
So sorry to hear this news. Merlyn was a very knowledable man on dogs and horses. I spent some time with him at Husker along with Don J, a very good friend of his and mine. God Bless you Merlyn and I'll see you when I get there!
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 6:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
Hey Alan, It was nice of you to remeber the old cuss,looks like we will now have a scout way up on high to look down upon us and over our shoulders now.Tell the Mrs. hello and will be talking to you in the near future.
Donnie
--Previous Message-- : So sorry to hear this news. Merlyn was a very : knowledable man on dogs and horses. I spent : some time with him at Husker along with Don : J, a very good friend of his and mine. God : Bless you Merlyn and I'll see you when I get : there! : : --Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, : formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska : : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by John stuertz on 5/28/2012, 2:18 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 76.84.99.216
Yes, indeed.... Go in peace, ride with the angels.
Junnie
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 6:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
Junnie - tip a shot glass of your most precious high to the heavens to toast the old cuss!
Donnie
--Previous Message-- : Yes, indeed.... Go in peace, ride with the : angels. : : : Junnie : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Gerstner on 5/28/2012, 10:54 am, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 206.248.10.63
Donnie Man thats tough news about Merlyn.You lost a great friend and hunting buddy.I remember you running a real nice and classy shooting dog over in west central Mo.Merlyn was scouting and both you all were getting it done right.The birds were wild and Merlyn was finding him as you mainly rode the course.I remember those great days.It was fun.My prayers are with you the family. Don
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 6:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
Don, eventhough the years have come and gone ever so quickly, your mind and memory remain as sharp as a tack.That was 26 years ago of which you spoke.Yes those were the days, when one could go run an honest bird dog in heated competition on wild birds and let the dogs sort themselves out.
That was my first broke trial dog and yes old Merlyn taught me how to break a dog and how to handle such with that dog "Counterfit Slim". He was a good one and I can still close my eyes and remember all the training sessions and trials with him and old Merlyn.That dog was very good at finding wild birds and Merlyn was very keen at finding Slim even on a limb find.
Take care Mr. Don and hope to talk to you in the near future.
Donnie
--Previous Message-- : Donnie : Man thats tough news about Merlyn.You lost : a great friend and hunting buddy.I remember : you running a real nice and classy shooting : dog over in west central Mo.Merlyn was : scouting and both you all were getting it : done right.The birds were wild and Merlyn : was finding him as you mainly rode the : course.I remember those great days.It was : fun.My prayers are with you the family. : Don : : --Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, : formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska : : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by David Kennedy on 5/27/2012, 9:15 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 108.230.188.36
My heart goes out to all his family and friends. I lost my sister to pancreatic cancer over a year ago. It's got to be one of the worst types. She was diagnosed and lasted 36 days. I still can't believe it.
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
Dave, thanks for the kind thoughts and having experienced it first hand through the loss of your sister, you than know what a horrible illness it is for anyone to have to endure.Once diagnosed, there is virtually no hope in beating it or even slowing the progression of the disease.Unfortunately for the person afflicted with such illness, it often seems that they have to go to hell and back a couple of times before the Angels finally come calling!
Reflecting on the years passed and remebering the good times you had will often ease the pain and settle the heart of the loss of your loved one.
Donnie Jeffrey
--Previous Message-- : My heart goes out to all his family and : friends. I lost my sister to pancreatic : cancer over a year ago. It's got to be one : of the worst types. She was diagnosed and : lasted 36 days. I still can't believe it. : : --Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, : formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska : : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Jim Michaletz on 5/27/2012, 5:30 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 67.210.57.185
Thanks Donnie. That was a nice eulogy. Although I haven't seen or talked to him for over 20 years his image is clear in my mind. I will always remember him and his friendship.
Jim
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Re: Merlyn Masters Merlyn was a great person and a good friend. May he rest in peace. Thanks Donnie
Posted by Vernon Vance on 6/1/2012, 9:42 am, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 184.43.96.185
--Previous Message-- : Thanks Donnie. That was a nice eulogy. : Although I haven't seen or talked to him for : over 20 years his image is clear in my mind. : I will always remember him and his : friendship. : : Jim : : --Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, : formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska : : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/29/2012, 5:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
Jim thanks for remembering the old cuss and keep in mind that it was not that long ago, eventhough it seems like an eternity, when a lot of laughs were had around the camp fires at some of the trials with you and the mrs., Paul and Suzy and old Merlin
--Previous Message-- : Thanks Donnie. That was a nice eulogy. : Although I haven't seen or talked to him for : over 20 years his image is clear in my mind. : I will always remember him and his : friendship. : : Jim : : --Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, : formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska : : :
Re: Merlyn Masters
Posted by Don Jeffrey on 5/27/2012, 5:26 pm, in reply to "Merlyn Masters" 72.198.198.237
--Previous Message-- : Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly : a native Missorian and fellow field trialer : and bird dog enthusiast, lost his battle to : pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of : Saturday, May 25th. : : Merlyn was diagnosed with his illness in : February of this year and throughout the : time of his illness,am proud to state that I : was able to provide care and friendship for : him.I am even happier to state that now an : old friend's suffering has finally come to : an end and that he is now with those whom : have gone before him to dwell in the house : of the LORD forever. : : My only hope is that Merlyn is now at peace : and living large once again as he sits atop : a beautiful high stepping, fast moving : walking horse, following a brace of true all : age or class shooting dogs in that sacred : place where the land and the horizons go on : forever, where the big bottoms are numerous : and the edges never cease and where the : whistles of the bobwhite quail and cackles : of wild pheasants are numerous and heard : often and the covies are abundant and truely : amazing, where the call of point echos loud : and hangs heavy on the morning fog! : : Merlyn's remains are being cremated and his : ashes will be set free in those wild places : that he cherished and held so dear to his : heart and a memorial service and gathering : of family and friends will be held at a : future date. "Via Con Dios Mi : Amigo". : : Donnie Jeffrey - Omaha Nebraska :
Merlyn Masters of Liberty Nebraska, formerly a native Missorian and fellow field trialer and bird dog enthusias, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in the early am hours of Saturday, May 25th. 