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Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:50 pm
by AW~
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/articl ... |Frontpage
A Monrovia man the sheriff’s department said was canyoneering with friends above Johsondale died in an accident Sunday afternoon.
Kevin Westervoorde, 26, was in an area of the Kern River deemed dangerous and technically challenging.
According to the sheriff’s department, Westervoorde was floating down the river above Carson Falls. He failed to exit the river before the falls and was swept over treacherous rapids, the sheriff’s department said.
The sheriff’s department’s Search and Rescue team and personnel from the US Fire Service recovered Westervoorde’s body from the Kern River, according to the sheriff’s department.
Canyoneering is the sport of exploring canyons using different techniques such as climbing, rappelling, swimming, or rafting.
Another from 2009:
http://www.canoekayak.com/canoe/dry-meadow-tragedy/
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:24 pm
by Hikin_Jim
Oh, ##$%!. I knew Kevin (a little). He was a good guy. Crap!
HJ
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:17 pm
by Taco
Take care, Kevin.
Be safe out there, guys.
RIP
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:28 pm
by norma r
So sorry Taco and all who knew him. Condolences to his family.
RIP KW
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:11 am
by cougarmagic
This is terrible. I have always dreaded the day this happens to someone who isn't a stranger. I'm so very sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:08 am
by Hikin_Jim
Thanks for the pics, Taco. Good way to remember him.
HJ
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:58 am
by K80S84
With the tragic loss of my good friend Kevin I just wanted to let you know all know that he and the other members of his party successfully completed 7 tea cups without incident. The unfortunate accident happened at Carson Falls about 0.5 miles north of the Johnsondale Bridge. The Kern has taken a beloved friend that was truly unique; I am just grateful that the Kern did not take the lives of three of our friends that day.
Katie
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:27 pm
by Hikin_Jim
Hi, Katie,
Thanks for filling us in.
Do you know if the
fundraiser for Kevin is legitimate? I'm sure it is, but you never know these days.
HJ
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:44 pm
by K80S84
I was wondering that myself. I haven't been able to confirm the legitimacy with anyone. No one in the caving community knows the lady who started the page.
Here is the information given to us regarding Kevin's Memorial Service:
Douglass & Zook Funeral Home
600 E. Foothill Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-3244
Monday August 13, 2012 - Viewing from 6PM to 8PM
Tuesday August 14, 2012 - Service 10:30AM
Driving Instructions:
From the 210 Freeway in Monrovia:
Take the Mountain Ave EXIT and go north on Mountain Ave about 1 mile
Turn west (left) on Foothill Blvd and go about 3/4 mile
Funeral Home is on the south side of the street
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:09 pm
by Hikin_Jim
K80S84 wrote: ↑I was wondering that myself. I haven't been able to confirm the legitimacy with anyone. No one in the caving community knows the lady who started the page.
It didn't seem quite right somehow. Had to ask.
K80S84 wrote: ↑Here is the information given to us regarding Kevin's Memorial Service...
Thank you, Katie.
HJ
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:01 am
by Taco
The fundraiser is legitimate. I was talking via email with the lady organizing it for the Westervoorde Family.
Re: Socaler dies at or near 7 teacups
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:48 pm
by davantalus
Jim: Good to see you yesterday, Kevin's family thanks you for your kindness.
Taco: That picture with the bird is the best. You're the best. I'm glad that you got to do a few canyons with Kevin. I know he appreciated it.
Katie: <3