Nan Dibble - Fandom pays its respects

[caliente_uk]

Remembering Nan

If it hadn't been for Nan, I would never have found the S'cubie board (or LJ) in the first place, or had the opportunity to become a part of this fandom I love so much. Her words opened up a whole new world to me. I hope she knew how much she meant to so many people.

I hadn't had a proper conversation with Nan for some time, but I often came across comments from her on the Reading Rec thread over at S3 or on livejournal. RL issues had kept me away from the internet and the board for a while, but I always knew she was there. Seeing a comment from her always made me smile. She was never afraid to tell people exactly what she thought, but in her own unique way. I loved that about her. I loved her.

Nan was a remarkable woman. She was someone who I admired, and whose opinion I valued and respected. I wasn't as close to her as some of the S'cubies were, but I always considered her to be a friend. I hope she felt the same way about me.

I still can't believe she's gone. The world is an emptier place without her. I miss her already.

She was loved and respected by so many people. Under the cut are links to some of the many posts that have been appearing all over LJ since the news of Nan's passing broke, starting with the original devastating post from julia_here.



If anyone would prefer their link to be removed, please let me know. :)

http://julia-here.livejournal.com/79090.html

http://autobadgirl.livejournal.com/165430.html

http://gamiila.livejournal.com/223765.html

http://sharelle.livejournal.com/186443.html

http://siklilgrl.livejournal.com/241908.html

http://alida-hush.livejournal.com/3692.html

http://liz-marcs.livejournal.com/163329.html

http://shakatany.livejournal.com/41481.html

http://gwyn-r.livejournal.com/158949.html

http://redeem147.livejournal.com/194431.html

http://speakr2customrs.livejournal.com/128221.html

http://elsaf.livejournal.com/297702.html

http://agilebrit.livejournal.com/227682.html

http://frenchani.livejournal.com/88132.html

http://rahirah.livejournal.com/187322.html

http://sweet-ali.livejournal.com/396983.html

http://southernbangel.livejournal.com/157829.html

http://lordshiva.livejournal.com/167306.html

http://db2305.livejournal.com/158566.html

http://petzipellepingo.livejournal.com/504160.html

http://hesadevil.livejournal.com/222053.html

http://spikewriter.livejournal.com/388693.html

http://makd.livejournal.com/71205.html

http://wendylouwho.livejournal.com/18304.html

http://estepheia.livejournal.com/543169.html

http://enigmaticblues.livejournal.com/155089.html

http://fredsmith518.livejournal.com/23282.html

http://poshcat.livejournal.com/256673.html

http://harper47.livejournal.com/24289.html

http://beccaelizabeth.livejournal.com/521062.html

http://herself-nyc.livejournal.com/902390.html

http://beanbeans.livejournal.com/93302.html

http://pfeifferpack.livejournal.com/144375.html

http://gillo.livejournal.com/47076.html

http://tesla321.livejournal.com/249775.html

http://nwhepcat.livejournal.com/541453.html

http://jwaneeta.livejournal.com/114682.html

http://slayedbymagic.livejournal.com/4409.html

http://chrisleeoctaves.livejournal.com/122162.html

http://myfeetshowit.livejournal.com/137383.html

http://xanphibian.livejournal.com/584591.html



Rest In Peace, Nan.

Comments

[makd.livejournal.com]

Cal, this is a wonderful, wonderful thing you've done here. Is it possible to send a copy of this to Nan's brother? I'm sure he'd be pleased to see how loved Nan was by folks who'd never met her.

Thanks for this; you are a generous, generous, soul. *hugs*

[makd.livejournal.com]

And this is a partial list!!

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

I know! It's overwhelming. I've been adding more as I find them.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Mary. I needed to do something...anything. I've linked to it over at S3. I'm not sure how easy it would be to send it to Nan's brother, but it's certainly something to think about.

I thought it would be a good idea to gather as many of the posts in one place as I could find. Nan was loved and respected by so many. {{{Mary}}}

[makd.livejournal.com]

You may want to add this to your listing:
http://chrisleeoctaves.livejournal.com/122162.html?view=1840434&style=mine#t1840434

It's a lovely tribute from Chris Lee.

{{{Cal}}}

Nearly everyone on my flist has written a mention or tribute to Nan's memory - from A/B 'shippers like Chris, to spuffy 'shippers who'd read her books.

This was a much loved lady; she deserved a better life and a much, much, much longer one.

{{Cal}}

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Mary. A very lovely tribute. I've added it to the list.

{{{Mary}}}

I still can't believe it.

I'm going to look for more tributes to add tomorrow. It would be nice to get as many as possible added.