Missing the 2004 Reunion

by Leo Cromwell

Photo: From the video Smokejumpers, firefighters from the sky

posted: May 17, 2004

Please note: Smokey Stover passed away the morning of May 20th, shortly after this story was posted. RIP Smokey!

With deep regrets, Smokey Stover will miss this year's reunion in Missoula.

James B. Stover (MYL'46)was Idaho City's only base manager (1948-1969). After last year's Region 4 Reunion in McCall, Smokey and Lois learned that he had lung cancer. Radiation stopped the cancer, but it took a lot out of Smokey, who is now very weak. Lois has also battled another type of cancer but is now feeling well.

Smokey, is just tired. Lois wants you to know what is going on and hopes that you can say goodby in a note or a call, it would be very welcome.

Lois Stover
P.O. Box 155
Walport, OR 97394
Phone 541-563-4126
Email sslms@hotmail.com

Please note: Smokey Stover passed away the morning of May 20th, shortly after this story was posted. RIP Smokey!

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