So sorry to hear this. My first source of shells in1987
John
On 7/03/20 2:10 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
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> Dear Listers-
>
> Oldtimers may remember Boardwalk Rock and Shell on the Atlantic City,
> New Jersey Boardwalk, owned by Marvin Hume. The specimen shell
> specialist he employed was *George G. Gundaker*, who worked there for
> many years, until incoming casino gambling closed the interesting
> store. This is where I met George in the mid 1970’s and we have been
> friends ever since. I visited the store a number of times and will
> never forget when George finally knew me well enough to give me his
> well-worn showcase keys, so I could shop to my heart’s content. At
> that time, George was working with Jerry Walls on his book, Cone
> Shells: A Synopsis of the Living Cones, and many of George’s shells
> were photographed for that volume.
>
> George and his first wife Joan moved to Wanchese, North Carolina to
> work for Stetson Shells, under Woodrow Stetson, and then his son Rusty
> and wife Caroline, who now run the business. After Joan passed,
> George traveled to the Philippines with the Stetsons, to purchase
> items for their business. He was introduced to Elena Mahusay in Cebu,
> and they were married in 1993. Elena is employed by the Stetsons, as
> George was. On June 10, George turned 89 years old. Last night he
> passed away after a long illness, which was mostly spent at home,
> under the excellent care of Elena.
>
> I will always miss him, his good advice and valued friendship over the
> years.
>
> Sue Hobbs
>
> Cape May, New Jersey
>
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