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Allan Batty, legendary woodturner passes away

Kim Rymer

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We received the sad news from Stuart Batty, that his father Allan Batty, legendary artist and woodturner, has passed away. Our hearts go out to Stuart, and Allan's family and friends.

Here are words from Stuart:
"My dad Allan Batty died today peacefully in his sleep. It's hard for me to put it into words my gratitude for the knowledge my dad taught me when I was just a boy. We have all missed his entertaining woodturning demonstration over the recent years. The last time we both demonstrated together was in Oregon all most five years ago. My dad has not demonstrated since due to illness. I'm boarding a plane right now and will post more later about my incredible dad."
 
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As I remarked yesterday when posting about his death, I was captivated by Mr. Batty's presence in video demonstrations. When his son shares his memories, I would appreciate knowing where he posts (perhaps at WOW?)
 
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I got to go to the work shop at Nick Stagg's place just south of Salem, OR. Great workshop. Great man. When he had his stroke a few years back, I wrote to him about what I picked up at the workshop. Can't remember what it was now. He quipped back about how the pedestrians were feeling safer since the doctor's wouldn't let him drive any more.

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