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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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May 29, 2016 - 08:54am PT
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Lynnie I know yer up north now, but if you get a chance give us a call. Hope yer well.
Peace
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 29, 2016 - 09:53am PT
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Robert Fonda passed away this AM at about 7:00 AM....rest in peace, ....Robert will be missed so much by his pals here in joshua tree....he was a big part of our lives here, and it's hard to wrap my mind around right now. A very sad day for the climbing community, Joshua tree, and planet earth.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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May 29, 2016 - 10:04am PT
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Sad he is gone, but relieved no more suffering.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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May 29, 2016 - 10:09am PT
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Robert was fun, kind and of gentle heart. This is a sad turn of events for friends and loved ones. My sorrow is deep for Hilde she loves that man, I can't imagine her loss at this moment.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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May 29, 2016 - 10:13am PT
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Sincere condolences to Robert's family and many friends.
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Wen
Trad climber
Bend, OR
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May 29, 2016 - 10:15am PT
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I didn't know Robert but it just read this thread start to finish. The Supertopo tribe is just so beautiful, that's what I took home. And that Robert was surrounded by an amazing outpouring of love.
Best wishes to your family Robert, I wish I had known you.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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May 29, 2016 - 10:49am PT
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Damn.
I don't even know how to process this.
Rest in peace my brother. I will never forget the good times we had and your generosity, humor and friendship.
All our love to you, Hilde.
Rob and Deb
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 29, 2016 - 11:02am PT
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Robert Fonda, you were the most outrageously, crazy, wonderful person I have ever met. As zany as you were, you were one of very few I would trust to take me for a Wild ride in the dark around the ranch on the quad!
You were also one of very few I trusted with my private thoughts when my husband, Dan died. Thank you for your friendship!
And Hilde, thank you for being the supremely gracious person to let so many enjoy Robert's friendship and craziness after a hard day of work. You are blessed with many people that not only care about you, but love you. I can only suggest that you allow the process of grief to unfold. Each individual is different. Please, please don't try and do everything yourself. You could, but it is very important to ask for help. It's a piece of the healing.
I care so much, Hilde. Peace.....from lynnie
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ME Climb
climber
Behind the Orange Curtain
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May 29, 2016 - 11:05am PT
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I met Robert in 2011 shortly after my father died. He reached out to me and gave me the most memorable climbing trip of my life. Since then I have considered him a friend. He was always there with a laugh and a sarcastic comment but would give you the shirt off his back. I am lucky to have met him.
Fair winds and following seas my friend!!!!!!
Eric.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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May 29, 2016 - 11:09am PT
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My heart is broken! God damn it, bad phase in life...brothers are passing at an alarming rate
Peace
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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May 29, 2016 - 11:11am PT
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Robert was such a good dude. SUCH a good dude. Fuvking class through and through. Dirtbag to the end and made of gold. There just isn't anyone like him, anywhere. Ever.
Really missing seeing his goofy face at the shop ready to make everyone smile. Smiling now thinking of it through the tears. Love you hilde.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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May 29, 2016 - 11:55am PT
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little children love to play
and would so every day
had adults not had to say
this won't last forever
each year that rolls around
fewer play on the playground
I guess too many found
this won't last forever
and so few boys and girls are left, then.
grown up to be grown men and women
playing, holding hands, like children
singing this won't last forever
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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May 29, 2016 - 12:08pm PT
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I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Hilde, everything Lynne said about grieving is good advice. I hope you are surrounded by lots of loving, caring people, and that you can reach out for hugs, support, and help and feel all of it coming to you.
I'm sitting here in our house in Fairbanks, surrounded by so much of Doug's life and our things, and find comfort in the memories. I know you and Robert shared a good life together, and I hope the memories and love will sustain you now. Let yourself grieve, and when you are ready, find a good support group if you can, because it can really help.
I am just so sorry, and send lots of love, and will be keeping you in prayer as you work through these immediate days of feeling the loss and of feeling so very lost. Peace to your heart, dear one.
Much Love, feralfae
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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May 29, 2016 - 04:05pm PT
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I'm very sorry to hear this - RIP Robert.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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May 29, 2016 - 06:00pm PT
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I never got to tie in with him this lifetime. Maybe the next one! Rock on Robert.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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May 29, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
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To HF and the rest who took part in his life, accept my sincere condolence for the loss of a brother I never met.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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May 29, 2016 - 06:49pm PT
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RIP Robert. We shared some wonderful times with you, we will always treasure them.
He always had an encouraging? word for his friends from the belay:
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 29, 2016 - 08:19pm PT
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Gosh I'm just so stunned and sad. Some of my best memories at Josh were hanging with Robert. His personality was infectious and I always enjoyed his company. Truly a bright thread in the fabric of life. It's hard to think of a J-Tree without Robert Fonda. I will miss him very much.
My heart goes out to Hilde, friends and family.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 29, 2016 - 09:50pm PT
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i have been in dismay all day. i planned on goin climbing since it's my only day off this week. but i couldn't muster the drive to the monument.. knowing i'd have to drive by Robert's place i know i would't be able to grip. i atleast wanted to go downtown tho, cause that's where i remember seeing Robert the most. He was my best neighbor of my first house in JTree 15 yrs ago. i climbed with or around Robert periodically over the years. i never carried a camera back then. i'm stoked over MisterE's pics, THAT's just how i wanna remember Robert. Under the confines of a TR and a safe environment Robert would always try and have the best time. And when he belayed me on my first atempt on Solid Gold, he was SOLID! Over the last years i'd catch him more often driving around in his red truck. Used to see him alot at Crossroads(when it was good), and Sam's, the Pit, even homedepot.. so i went to the laundromat. while my clothes were gettin wet, i took my new puppy for a walk down the old neighborhood. My old digs with the skateable birdbath in the front yard(but no more slackline or climbing wall), and Roberts old house with the drapes still drawn closed. While my clothes were drying, i stared out the window that had painted on it "yadyrevE 7-7 nepO" watching the cars passing down the hyway.
i didn't see Robert's truck.
Good Bye ol'Buddy
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 30, 2016 - 12:32am PT
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hey there say, all... to the friends and family, of robert:
my condolences and prayers, and wishes for comfort, at this
very sad time of your loss of a dear friend...
god bless...
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