[sumo] passing of Barbara Ann Klein

kj bauman shimodahito at yahoo.com
Tue Jul 16 06:29:40 EDT 2024 

 Good day all,
 I'm getting caught up on e-mails. Hats off and glass raised to Barbara. 
 And a big thanks to all who shared memories of her. My condolences for your loss.

-shimodahito
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Today's Topics:

  1. Re: The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein (Scott Kahn)
  2. Re: The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein (R. Brown)
  3. Re: The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein (R. Brown)
  4. Re: The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein (R. Brown)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:16:19 -0400
From: Scott Kahn <smk1 at caa.columbia.edu>
To: Sumo Mailing List <sumo at webtrek.com>, jpaitv at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [sumo] The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein
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https://www.sumofanmag.com/archive/Bios/klein.html


On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 1:02?AM Scott Kahn <smk1 at caa.columbia.edu> wrote:

> Oh, my, I am in shock.  I can?t believe it.
>
> Barbara Ann was so generous to me and my family.  And, to so many who love
> sumo, including all rikishi.
>
> I wouldn?t know where to start.  Whether it was helping Bob Reimer and his
> lovely wife when he was diagnosed with melanoma.  Taking a photo of
> Daughter of Sukubidubidu to her adopted Jonokuchi-level rikishi, Gagamaru,
> and returning with a photo of Gaga smiling, holding the same picture in his
> hands.
>
> Or, her close personal relationship with a young wrestler from Mongolia,
> befriending him when he was just starting out in sumo, like she did with so
> many rikishi who adored her.  They became close personal friends, to the
> point where she became godmother to his children.  She accompanied him on
> occasion to Mongolia, and he would stay with her in New York when he
> visited here.
>
> One evening when Barbara Ann and I were at a sushi restaurant in
> Manhattan, she received a call from him.  ?I?m here?, he said, and he asked
> her to come meet him for dinner.  Barbara Ann asked me to come along with
> her, and at first I refused, not wanting to disturb their friendship.  She
> would have nothing to do with my refusal, saying that I was also her
> friend.  So, I went with her.  I met her friend, his brother, and a few
> other people.  To see in person, how strong their friendship was, and how
> much they enjoyed each other?s company, was priceless.  He was such a kind,
> thoughtful, respectful young gentleman.
>
> Those who saw Barbara Ann?s leather jacket that she proudly wore, know who
> her friend is.  He gifted her with a yusho portrait.  He confided in her.
> As did many other rikishi.
>
> I am sure that he and his family join us in mourning, upon learning of
> this sad news.
>
> Please excuse me while I shed tears for a dear friend?
>
> Sukubidubidu
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:25?AM Jeffrey Anderson <jpaitv at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> It is my very sad duty to tell you that Barbara Ann Klein, also known as
>> Babanoshuzan to early gamers, passed away May 22. She was a frequent
>> contributor to this listserve for well over 20 years, going back to the mid
>> 1990?s.  I loved her as a dear friend over the decades, and she also me. I
>> don?t know what else to say as I am truly mourning Her passing. If you have
>> a special memory of Barbara Ann, treasure it in your heart or share it here
>> with us, her long time listserver friends and acquaintances.
>>
>> Barbara Ann was the one who gave me my nickname of Gai and She always
>> used it when talking with me. I gave her the special nickname of Baba and
>> used it always with her.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jeffrey Anderson
>> Gaijingai
>> For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
>> The saddest are these:
>> It might have been.
>> - John Greenleaf Whittier
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sumo site list
>> Sumo at webtrek.com
>> http://server.webtrek.com/mailman/listinfo/sumo
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:21:22 -0400
From: "R. Brown" <brownro214 at gmail.com>
To: Sumo Mailing List <sumo at webtrek.com>
Subject: Re: [sumo] The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein
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Sorry to hear this Jeff.  Barbara used to comment often and offered
interesting insights to our small sumo community.  Condolences to her
family and friends.

Kodaiyama

On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:26?AM Jeffrey Anderson <jpaitv at gmail.com> wrote:

> It is my very sad duty to tell you that Barbara Ann Klein, also known as
> Babanoshuzan to early gamers, passed away May 22. She was a frequent
> contributor to this listserve for well over 20 years, going back to the mid
> 1990?s.  I loved her as a dear friend over the decades, and she also me. I
> don?t know what else to say as I am truly mourning Her passing. If you have
> a special memory of Barbara Ann, treasure it in your heart or share it here
> with us, her long time listserver friends and acquaintances.
>
> Barbara Ann was the one who gave me my nickname of Gai and She always used
> it when talking with me. I gave her the special nickname of Baba and used
> it always with her.
>
> Best regards,
> Jeffrey Anderson
> Gaijingai
> For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
> The saddest are these:
> It might have been.
> - John Greenleaf Whittier
> _______________________________________________
> Sumo site list
> Sumo at webtrek.com
> http://server.webtrek.com/mailman/listinfo/sumo
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:22:32 -0400
From: "R. Brown" <brownro214 at gmail.com>
To: Sumo Mailing List <sumo at webtrek.com>
Subject: Re: [sumo] The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein
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That's awesome.  Do you have any pictures?

On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:50?AM Jeffrey Anderson <jpaitv at gmail.com> wrote:

> I forgot to add that she and Asashoryu were the closest of friends.
> Through her, I got to meet him.
>
> Gai
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:39?AM stuart smith <stuart3mtb at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Wow, sorry to hear that; thanks for letting us know.
>>
>> On 6/10/2024 10:24 PM, Jeffrey Anderson wrote:
>>
>> It is my very sad duty to tell you that Barbara Ann Klein, also known as
>> Babanoshuzan to early gamers, passed away May 22. She was a frequent
>> contributor to this listserve for well over 20 years, going back to the mid
>> 1990?s.  I loved her as a dear friend over the decades, and she also me. I
>> don?t know what else to say as I am truly mourning Her passing. If you have
>> a special memory of Barbara Ann, treasure it in your heart or share it here
>> with us, her long time listserver friends and acquaintances.
>>
>> Barbara Ann was the one who gave me my nickname of Gai and She always
>> used it when talking with me. I gave her the special nickname of Baba and
>> used it always with her.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jeffrey Anderson
>> Gaijingai
>> For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
>> The saddest are these:
>> It might have been.
>> - John Greenleaf Whittier
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sumo site listSumo at webtrek.comhttp://server.webtrek.com/mailman/listinfo/sumo
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:25:22 -0400
From: "R. Brown" <brownro214 at gmail.com>
To: Scott Kahn <smk1 at caa.columbia.edu>, Sumo Mailing List
    <sumo at webtrek.com>
Subject: Re: [sumo] The Passing of Barbara Ann Klein
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Nice story Scott.  Thanks for sharing.

Kodaiyama

On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 1:03?AM Scott Kahn via Sumo <sumo at webtrek.com>
wrote:

> Oh, my, I am in shock.  I can?t believe it.
>
> Barbara Ann was so generous to me and my family.  And, to so many who love
> sumo, including all rikishi.
>
> I wouldn?t know where to start.  Whether it was helping Bob Reimer and his
> lovely wife when he was diagnosed with melanoma.  Taking a photo of
> Daughter of Sukubidubidu to her adopted Jonokuchi-level rikishi, Gagamaru,
> and returning with a photo of Gaga smiling, holding the same picture in his
> hands.
>
> Or, her close personal relationship with a young wrestler from Mongolia,
> befriending him when he was just starting out in sumo, like she did with so
> many rikishi who adored her.  They became close personal friends, to the
> point where she became godmother to his children.  She accompanied him on
> occasion to Mongolia, and he would stay with her in New York when he
> visited here.
>
> One evening when Barbara Ann and I were at a sushi restaurant in
> Manhattan, she received a call from him.  ?I?m here?, he said, and he asked
> her to come meet him for dinner.  Barbara Ann asked me to come along with
> her, and at first I refused, not wanting to disturb their friendship.  She
> would have nothing to do with my refusal, saying that I was also her
> friend.  So, I went with her.  I met her friend, his brother, and a few
> other people.  To see in person, how strong their friendship was, and how
> much they enjoyed each other?s company, was priceless.  He was such a kind,
> thoughtful, respectful young gentleman.
>
> Those who saw Barbara Ann?s leather jacket that she proudly wore, know who
> her friend is.  He gifted her with a yusho portrait.  He confided in her.
> As did many other rikishi.
>
> I am sure that he and his family join us in mourning, upon learning of
> this sad news.
>
> Please excuse me while I shed tears for a dear friend?
>
> Sukubidubidu
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:25?AM Jeffrey Anderson <jpaitv at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> It is my very sad duty to tell you that Barbara Ann Klein, also known as
>> Babanoshuzan to early gamers, passed away May 22. She was a frequent
>> contributor to this listserve for well over 20 years, going back to the mid
>> 1990?s.  I loved her as a dear friend over the decades, and she also me. I
>> don?t know what else to say as I am truly mourning Her passing. If you have
>> a special memory of Barbara Ann, treasure it in your heart or share it here
>> with us, her long time listserver friends and acquaintances.
>>
>> Barbara Ann was the one who gave me my nickname of Gai and She always
>> used it when talking with me. I gave her the special nickname of Baba and
>> used it always with her.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jeffrey Anderson
>> Gaijingai
>> For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
>> The saddest are these:
>> It might have been.
>> - John Greenleaf Whittier
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sumo site list
>> Sumo at webtrek.com
>> http://server.webtrek.com/mailman/listinfo/sumo
>
> _______________________________________________
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