We have been advised that Marshall (Pete)Simonds passed away this morning. We have no details at this time, but will forward them as soon as we receive them. Pete was the Delegate for the Midwest Field Trial Club since 1992. He had previously been the Delegate for the Mississippi Valley Retriever Club from 1974 until 1983.
Marshall (Pete)Simonds
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We have been advised that Marshall (Pete)Simonds passed away this morning. We have no details at this time, but will forward them as soon as we receive them. Pete was the Delegate for the Midwest Field Trial Club since 1992. He had previously been the Delegate for the Mississippi Valley Retriever Club from 1974 until 1983.
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I saw Pete this past weekend. I am absolutely stunned. A giant in this game, a gracious and humorous friend, and someone whom I respected enormously.
My condolences to his friends and loved ones,
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Pete will be missed by many. My condolences to Kate and their family.
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Prayers to his family. I will lift a glass to him tonight.
Our club (Midwest) will have a lot to talk about this weekend at our trial.
(I can't believe all the great people and dogs dying this year! Anyone keeping track? Geesh.)
Our club (Midwest) will have a lot to talk about this weekend at our trial.
(I can't believe all the great people and dogs dying this year! Anyone keeping track? Geesh.)
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Truly a Great Contender. A huge loss to this sport. My thoughts are with Kate and the Family, M. Katie Gutermuth
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·My condolences to the Simonds family. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed, Mr. Simonds.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Kate and their family. What a field trial giant.
Quick story about Pete. Many years ago we were battling AKC (hard to believe anyone would battle the AKC - huh??) about a litter registration. After dealing for almost a year with AKC "people" and spending several thousand dollars trying to right a right, we called Pete to ask his advice. Pete looked into it - LOOKED INTO IT mind you - and we got a call that it was settled!!! That was his power, his knowledge, and his ability to make things right. Thank you again my friend, we'll think of you, Kate, and your family tonight in our prayers.
Mitch and Linda Patterson
Quick story about Pete. Many years ago we were battling AKC (hard to believe anyone would battle the AKC - huh??) about a litter registration. After dealing for almost a year with AKC "people" and spending several thousand dollars trying to right a right, we called Pete to ask his advice. Pete looked into it - LOOKED INTO IT mind you - and we got a call that it was settled!!! That was his power, his knowledge, and his ability to make things right. Thank you again my friend, we'll think of you, Kate, and your family tonight in our prayers.
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I won't pretend to have known him well, but on the few occasions when I was invited to train with them, both he & Kate were helpful & complimentary of my dog when they had no reason to help someone so new to all of this. I gunned for them once & Pete was kind enough to ask me where I learned to shoot-again-no need for him to be complimentary, but he was.
An absolute class act & I can only imagine how Kate & their dear friends are dealing with the loss.
Godspeed
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An absolute class act & I can only imagine how Kate & their dear friends are dealing with the loss.
Godspeed
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Thoughts and Prayers to the family and friends!
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A very sad passing for the global Retriever Field Trial community.
My condolences to Pete's friends and family.
Sincerely,
Chris
My condolences to Pete's friends and family.
Sincerely,
Chris
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My sincere concolences to Kate and the family.
Wow what a year for losses in the community, Dan Kingston, Tony Snow and now Pete. It reminds me of a song by George Jones....."Who'se Gonna Fill Their Shoes?"
Wow what a year for losses in the community, Dan Kingston, Tony Snow and now Pete. It reminds me of a song by George Jones....."Who'se Gonna Fill Their Shoes?"
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Sad news , condolences to his family and friends.
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This is truly sad. His footprint on the retriever world is likely nominal compared to his legal success. We've had several long discussions and i can't imagine having more respect for someone. He was a great man.
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