I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
That is sad news, Ted. Janis (Jim at that time) spoke fairly regularly at the NNJFUG back in the day. A true VFP guru who was always willing to share knowledge with the community and as you say, fun to hang out with...
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-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 9:00 AM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Janis Booth, RIP
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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Sad news indeed.
I was only just reading messages of sympathy for her on Jon Koziol's Facebook page who is also fighting a huge battle with the big C for those of you who have ever come across him.
Makes you realise that we are all mortal.
Dave
-----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: 12 September 2017 14:00 To: profox@leafe.com Subject: Janis Booth, RIP
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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Sad news indeed
On Sep 12, 2017 3:38 PM, "Alan Bourke" alanpbourke@fastmail.fm wrote:
RIP Janis.
-- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm
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On Sep 12, 2017, at 7:00 AM, Ted Roche tedroche@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Very much saddened to read this. I worked with Janis on several projects, and partied with her at countless conferences. One of my true friends in the tech community.
-- Ed Leafe
I did not get a chance meet Janis personally, but I remember purchasing a VFP video training series presented by Jim Booth. I'm assuming this was the same person. At the time, I found the videos very useful for training employees and Jim did a great job presenting the information.
Very sad to hear this news. Godspeed, Janis!
Paul H. Tarver Tarver Program Consultants, Inc. Email: paul@tpcqpc.com
-----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:00 AM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Janis Booth, RIP
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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On 2017-09-12 09:00, Ted Roche wrote:
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
I learned Visual FoxPro from (then) Jim back in 1999 on the AppDev video series.
RIP, Janis.
The photos you posted on Twitter were the Jim I remember. The big beard was my # 1 memory.
On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 8:00 AM, Ted Roche tedroche@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchieve mentAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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Rest in peace
Jose Enrique Llopis
-----Mensaje original----- De: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] En nombre de Ted Roche Enviado el: martes, 12 de septiembre de 2017 15:00 Para: profox@leafe.com Asunto: Janis Booth, RIP
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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RIP Janis Booth.
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchievementAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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RIP Janis
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On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM, Ted Roche tedroche@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchieve mentAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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It is always sad to hear of the passing of one of the Fox community. I never had the privilege to meet Janis, sometimes Australia is a little too far away.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 4:52 PM, Srikanth Bhandari < srikanth.bhandaari@gmail.com> wrote:
RIP Janis
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*Srikanth Bhandari*
On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM, Ted Roche tedroche@gmail.com wrote:
I'm sad to pass on news that Janis Booth has passed away. Janis may be more familiar to you as "Jim" during her active FoxPro career. She was 66.
Janis was a 2013 winner of the FoxPro Lifetime Achievement Award [1], a Microsoft MVP 1993-2003, a key member of the 1994 Microsoft MVP Steering Committee, author of Hentzenwerke's "Effective Techniques" with Steve Sawyer, updated by dFPUG for VFP 9[2], co-author of "Visual FoxPro Unleashed" from Sams, a frequent magazine contributor, including the premiere issue of FoxPro Advisor, and a speaker at conferences in North America and Europe. [3]
Where ever Janis was at a conference, there was likely to be a party. A LOUD party. And scotch. Tom Rettig taught her appreciation of good single-malt. I will raise a glass of Macallen tonight, hoping that Tom and Janis are, too.
In later years, Janis was an activist with various community outreach organizations, advocating for the fair treatment of LGBT people.
Janis was my friend for many years, and I will miss her.
[1] http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~FoxProCommunityLifetimeAchieve mentAward [2] http://shop.dfpug.de/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=904 [3] http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalog/booth_jim.htm
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