Keith Walker passed away Dec 2nd.

At his request there will not be a service. 

Keith will be missed in our meeting. 

He was an accomplished turner and even in his advance age was turning unique pieces to a high quality.

Gary Olerud, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 21, 2021, two days before his 82nd birthday. He cherished 58 years of marriage with the love of his life, Sharie. Gary spent his career of 40 years as a business manager for Guy F. Atkinson, an international heavy construction company. In retirement, Gary devoted his time to mastering the art of woodturning. He was a valuable member of the Stateline Wood Turners club and founder of Valley Wood Workers of West Virginia. Gary also loved fishing his special spot on Yellowstone Lake; camping and boating with Sharie all over the U.S., and exploring out of the way places on his motorcycle(s). Gary will be missed by his son Andy Olerud (wife Betsy), daughter Susan Johnson (husband Lynn), three granddaughters, Sara Olerud, Ellie Rubenfeld (husband Shawn), and Jenika Florence (husband Dan), and great-grandson, Olle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salvation Army.

Gerald Krogman 69 of Rogers passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan the son of Harry and Cecelia Harp Krogman. Gerald retired from the United States Air Force and was a member of the Stateline Woodturners Club and Woodcarvers of NWA. 

William “Kip” Powers, age 82, of Rogers passed away Wednesday January 10, 2024, in Rogers. 

Kip pursued woodturning as a pastime for over 40 years and was truly a master artisan. His wood turnings have been sold to collectors all over the world and was a founding member and first president of the Stateline Woodturners Association in Rogers, Arkansas. His love for the art of woodturning was demonstrated through his numerous classes that he taught to those wanting to learn the craft.

James Randolph King passed away April 29, 2023

He was an excellent wood worker and wood turner and a member of Stateline Woodturners Club for 20 years. Many friends and family received beautiful bowls, salt and pepper mills, Christmas ornaments and other turned products.

Eugene “Gene” Walter Nowak, 86, of Garfield passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Gene proudly served in the Illinois Army National Guard and enjoyed a career as a finish carpenter. He owned and operated Saw Shack Sharpening Service in Garfield

Bruce Thomas Reed, age 76, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died on July 10, 2023, He joined the United States Coast Guard and served for many years. Bruce was a woodworker, owning and operating Reed’s Custom Furniture.

Mitch Hutchinson

Doug Hyde

Guy was a long time and active member of the club. With a machinist background Guy often made tools and tool handles for club members.