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Roy Chin; I am sad to announce the passing of long time Northeastern Indiana Trout Association member Roy Chin. Roy died in his home on March 19, 2009. He retired from International Harvester in 1994. Roy was active in area youth hockey programs as both a mentor and hockey official. He was awarded USA Hockey’s Chet Stewart Award in 2003 for his efforts.  He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying both fishing and hunting. His wife Sidnette preceded him in death.

       I knew Roy for a number of years and felt very fortunate to be considered one of his many friends. Opening Day of Trout Season would always find Roy and his posse fishing his beloved Pigeon and Fawn Rivers. He always had a joke or story to tell. My time spent with Roy always seemed to pass too quickly. My fondest encounter with Roy happened a couple of years ago at a ceremony in Michigan. We were there to celebrate the memory of our good friend Mike Grimshaw who had recently passed away. During the event we were all asked to share a story of Mike. It was Roy’s turn to tell the tale so to speak. In his eloquent manner he relayed to us the details of one of the many trips he and the Grimshaw’s had enjoyed over the years. Just as he completed the story an eagle flew overhead and let out a loud screech. My first thought was how fitting of the symbolism of the eagle expressing his approval. But later, knowing Roy as I did, I began to wonder if the eagle was really screeching approval or just laughing out loud at another of Roy’s spin on what actually happened. Only the eagle and Roy know for sure.

     One thing I do know is there are few better men, fathers, mentors and sportsman than Roy. Leading by example, he enjoyed the rich and full life we all strive for. His legacy is in his sons and grandchildren. It is in the fond memories he gave to those of us who knew him. It is in those beautiful Brown Trout we all enjoy catching.

     Roy loved pursuing the noble Brown. Through a generous donation given by his family and friends in Roy’s memory, NEITA was graciously awarded an opportunity to modify this year’s original stocking plan and purchased and released a significantly larger number of big Brown’s in the Pigeon River.

    His legacy continues. We are all the better for it and shall always have a special place in our hearts for him. Our very best wishes go to the family and friends of Roy. We can all take comfort in knowing he is enjoying his “Home Waters.”

 

By: L.W. Burry

Paula Yeager, Executive Director of Indiana Wildlife Federation died this morning, November 9, 2005, after a long battle with cancer.
Her connection with conservation began as a child in North Dakota, and was heightened by her friendship with John Denver who inspired her to act on her convictions. She was hired as E.D. in the summer of 1999, and showed a strong understanding of the conservation ethic, as well as the politics conservation. Her knowledge of the North American Wildlife Plan and it's conservation ethic has made her a better advocate for the hunter and sportsmen than those active hunters who should be protecting "their sport, "stated Doug Allman, IWF Board Member. Paula worked tirelessly on several campaigns with the legislature, both state and national, including CARA, mercury pollution, and wetland issues. She also supported the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program. She most recently served on the State Captive Cervid Council where she was recognized for the depth of her knowledge of Chronic Wasting Disease. She helped lead the campaign against canned hunting in Indiana. Former IDNR Director John Goss stated, "Paula Yeager is the person in Indiana most responsible for leading the effort to ban canned hunting. Her tireless efforts educated Hoosier sports men and women on the need to preserve ethical hunting and the impending threat of chronic wasting disease to Indiana's wild deer herd."
Besides twice receiving the Presidents Award from IWF, Paula was named Conservationist of the Year in 2001 by the DNR. This past summer NWF recognized Paula with their Conservation Service Citation.
Her battle with breast cancer was fought over the last 7 years. Even as it took its toll on her body, Paula remained sharp and focused on conservation issues. Paula has requested that memorial donations be made to IWF canned hunting campaign in her name. She will be long remembered and sorely missed by the Board, members, and staff of IWF."Paula Yeager, Executive Director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, passed away today, November 9, 2005 after a long battle with breast cancer. Paula was a good friend of NEITA and supported us from her level in all of our concerns and battles. She was a friend on NEITA and of a friend of mine."

Lynn Burry - Board of Directors NEITA
Ove Jorgensen, 90, passed away August 21, 2005 his life’s endeavors will be felt for many many generations to come. Never one to seek the lime light and most of us only knowing the name Jorgensen by the way of a store located on the southwest side of Fort Wayne. He just was a man who got things done in his life. He left this world much better off then when he arrived.Ove and son Jay founded Jorgensens that served fisherman from all over Midwest. They where known for having an outstanding inventory of quality fishing products to being able to find some obscure item a customer wanted. Their kindness was quietly afforded Northeastern Indiana Trout Association and Three Rivers Fly Fishers with support for raffles to money donated to get a project of the clubs completed.
His community work included being on the board of Junior Achievement for nearly 40 years, Life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, served on Fort Wayne Park Foundation, Parkview Memorial Hospital board, Toastmasters past president, Board Member of Eisenhower Medical Center, and many more. Most recently he founded the Jorgensen Family YMCA where he served on the Board of Trustees.
The Northeastern Indiana Trout Association has dedicated their entire fall planting of trout to memory of Ove Jorgensen. An additional honor will be bestowed on the Jorgensen family during the first Spring meeting in 2006 of the club membership.
Survivors include his wife, Winifred "Freddie" Mae Jorgensen of Fort Wayne; son, Jay (Jane) Jorgensen of Fort Wayne; daughter, Susan Jorgensen, of Santa Ynez, CA; grandchildren, Ben and Molly Jorgensen; preceded in death by a sister, Cora Clark.
IVAN "GERRY" GRIMSHAW, 69, of Fort Wayne and Luther, Mich., died Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2004, following a struggle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1934, in Bailesville, Okla., he was the son of Ivan Gerould and Myrtle Ardish (Lecky) Grimshaw. He belonged to several conservation organizations, including being a life member of the Northeastern Indiana Trout Association. Surviving are his brother, Michael Grimshaw of Luther. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gerry, along with his brother Michael played a major role in Northeastern Indiana Trout Association during its development years. This included lobbing of state leaders on enhancing the trout fishery in Indiana, working untold hours trying to improve the trout fishing on the Pigeon River, to a person who shared his knowledge of trout fishing with all. Anyone wading the waters of Pigeon River in pursuit of trout are likely walking on ground Gerry walked many times before.