Jerry Lipscomb

[Alain Stouder Omnis]

RIP and condolences to his family.

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> On 11 Sep 2020, at 22:04, Steve Finger <steve at srptech.com> wrote:
> 
> Very sad to hear. Went to a seminar Jerry ran and also the conferences were
> fun!  Jerry also helped me out when I was still a new Omnis developer.
> 
> He will be missed.
> 
> Steve Finger
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 2:13 PM Thad Bogert <thad at technosolver.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> It saddens me to say I just learned that Jerry Lipscomb has passed away.
>> I’m afraid that I do not have any details regarding his passing, but I will
>> say that he will be missed greatly.
>> 
>> Jerry helped me to get my start in Omnis programming in the early 90s
>> after moving to Denver to work for Chris McCall who shared an office with
>> Jerry.  The move was my first time living away from friends and family.
>> Jerry and Chris  took me under their wing and helped me to adjust to my new
>> home.  He became a big brother to me.
>> 
>> Working with Jerry was an experience that I will always cherish.  I
>> remember how he, Chris and I would have debates about how to write the
>> tightest code. He helped me to grasp the KISS principle.
>> 
>> Jerry’s passion for Omnis programming helped start the Omnis Underground
>> and would eventually lead him to a position at Omnis and a product
>> evangelist where eventually brought me on the team.  It was great to watch
>> him in action. His energy was infectious.  If anyone could give Steve Jobs
>> a run for the money it was him.
>> 
>> Our paths diverged during the PICK merger.  I moved to California, and he
>> returned to consulting.  But we always remained good friends despite the
>> distance.
>> 
>> I will miss you Jerry.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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