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My good friend Larry Robertson had a heart attack yesterday.They did a catheter on him today and he needs quadruple bipass surgery.I know a few people on here know Larry and hope you keep him and Ruth in your prayers.I'll be seeing him tomorrow to try and cheer him up a little.He is at Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon,Mi 49444.Larry has been in the pump business longer than most in this hobby as he worked for the Bennett pump company in Muskegon for a long time and now traveles to many shows selling the pumps he once made by restoring them to their glory.  Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time. Met him on my first trip to Iowa with my son who was a young kid and is now 30. Was very kind to us and we wish him well.
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Prayers sent!!! Larry is as good as they come!!!
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Met Larry at Columbus several years ago...I have bought from him there and at Iowa.....A real class act...prayers sent and a speedy recovery.
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That is not very good news. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery!
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hang in there, and here is to a speedy recovery. Larry you are always fun to talk to and be around.
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I will always remember the pump wraps that his wife made for him to transport the restored pumps. They are like pillow cases for pumps and keep all the dirt and bugs off the pumps while they are in the back of his trailer.
I pray his recovery is quick!
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Wishing Larry and Ruth the best, Larry will come thru with flying colors, he is the man.
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Sorry to hear about Larry. Prayers are sent out to him for a speedy recovery!!
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Larry and family will be in my prayers tonight. Lots of folks get those bypass operations and come out very well. Hope Larry is one of them.
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Thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and his family
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Met Larry back around 1990. He was at Iowa Gas every year. Went to his house outside Muskegon once. Nicest guy, always ready with sime kind of a quip.
LARRY, we'll see you at Iowa in August.
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Prayers go out to Larry and his family for a speedy recovery. Jim said... they can do that procedure today pretty easy with very good success.
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Talked to Larry at Ohio Gas , get well soon ;;;;;;;;;;;;;Ron
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When you see him say hello from Lyle. I was looking forward to talking to him friday at the gas show. Will be sad not to see him there. Hope he gets well soon, This hobby needs Good Guys like Larry!!!
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Jim, Tell Larry Hello and we will be praying for a speedy recovery.
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Wishing Larry the best! prayers sent his way!
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Just talked with Larry at the Dayton gas show. Always fun to visit with him....wishing him a speedy recovery, I will keep him my prayers.
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Just got off the phone with Larry he sounded good and his spirits were good also. The surgery is tomorrow morning and the doctors told him there should be no problems other that 8 weeks of recovery time. I think he was more worried about the 8 weeks recovery than the surgery. If I hear any thing else I will be sure to let everyone know
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Lynda and I got home earlier this evening.We spent the afternoon with Larry,Ruth and Terry his son.We had a great time laughing with everyone and especially Larry's situations he has got his wife into in the past.Next time you see Larry ask him about the time he wanted Ruth to hold something while he welded it.He didn't know she was barefoot! All in all we had fun but when it came time to come home you could see in his eyes he is worried and I don't blame him.Ruth said she will let me know tomorrow how things went and I'll keep you posted
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I vaguely remember Mr. Robertson . I know we had a conversation years ago on Bennett history . I'll be more than happy to say a prayer for a recovery ! Ed Shaver
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see ya on the road folks !
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Larry, you are one of the good guys that helped myself and Bob Pettigrew get into this hobby in the late 80's. Good luck, sure you will be fine and will be watching out for that smile at the next big gas meet. Jill and mine prayers are with you. Jill and Rob Vest
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Just got off the phone with Ruth,he is out of surgery and back in ICU.The Doctors said everything went well and all his vitals are good.I'm sure he will be watched closely for a few days and when he can have visitors we will go see our friend again.
Very relieved his friends
Lynda & Jim
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i have dealt with L:arry for years, been to his house he is a real man.......Get well soon buddy......DT
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Get well Larry, seen him at many shows.
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that is good news.
now heal up Larry.
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Just got off the phone with Ruth,they are trying to get Larry awake and get his heart beating on it's own.His vitals are still fine.Keep your fingers crossed - come-on buddy wake up.They said it may be because of his age that it's taking awhile.Ruth has seen this site as I showed her in the hospital the other day and she would like to thank everyone that has said something very nice about and for Larry
keep him in your thoughts
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Just talked with Ruth again and Larry is awake and his heart is beating on it's own (what a relief).He is in a lot of pain but when he woke up he knew who everybody was and squeezed Ruth's hand.
Lynda and I are extremely relieved.
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Thats great news!
Thanks alot Jim+Lynda for keeping us posted!
Prayers continue for a speedy recovery!
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That is awesome news! Thanks for taking the time to post for all of us.
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I never get tired of good news!...before you know it, Larry will be dancing the texas 2 step!!
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Talked with Ruth this morning,they think he may have had a mini stroke as it's taking awhile for his left side to come around.She said Jerry Keller called and he received a couple cards and when she told him who they were from he knew.But yet still having problems recognizing people and one of them was Ruth.He asked for Green River and they are going to try and give him some but for now he has tubes down his nose.I chuckled and told Ruth that there was no respect remembering his soda but not her.She laughed,and we hope they keep their spirits up as I'm sure my buddy will be just fine.He's setting up and will get his own room tomorrow.
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Ruth,
Please tell him we are all thinking about him and wishing him well.
Jack Sim
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just got off the phone with Ruth,she said Larry is setting up and visiting and has had his 1st walk.Will be moved to his own room today and if everything stays OK he might come home Tues.Not only is Larry doing well but Ruth is much better also - a great pair
Way to go buddy,I knew you'd do well
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They moved Larry out of ICU today.We were there visiting today.Larry looks and sounds good,but their not sure exactly what the stroke has done as he get's lost in conversation now and then.He may move to another facility for rehab tomorrow.If you would like to call him here is his number
Room 225 bed 2
(231)672-2804 EST
I'm sure he would love to here from some of you.
Jim
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Dave and I called Larry at the hospital, talked with him for a while, sounds good, and sounds just like by buddy Larry. He is a pretty stronge willed person and determined to get better, so he will. Our Love and Prayers are with Him and his family.
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