Untimely Death of Skip Talbot
July 5, 2005
Most people have by now heard the tragic news that a 50 Caliber legend, Mr. Skip Talbot died on Friday, July 1st while he was at the annual fifty caliber World Championships in Raton, NM.
Last known photo of Skip, just before his collapse
Photo by John Burtt, Copyright © 2005 Fifty Caliber Shooters Association
For those of you who had not heard the news, Skip died as a result of complications that occured subsequent to an operation to stop internal bleeding from a ruptured spleen.
Skips death was very unexpected and certainly untimely. We have lost a legend and our best friend.
For those who would like to attend or pay their respects to his wife Carmen Talbot and the Talbot family, the following information is provided.
For those of you wishing to send flowers or attend services, they will be in Skip's home town of Fallon, NV, at the Christian Life Center, 1435 Kaiser St, at 10 AM, Saturday, July 9. The phone number at the CLC is 775-423-6900. Zip code is 89406.
Skips' home address is:
2462 Hammond Dr.
Fallon, NV 89406
I can assure you that any expression of your condolences to the family will be very much appreciated.
John Burtt, Chmn
FCI
