Geoff Yeadon RIP

[davel]

The Guardian newspaper has occasional short reader-submitted obituaries under the heading 'Other Lives' - see https://www.theguardian.com/info/2015/jan/28/contact-the-guardian-obituaries-desk

As an example, an obituary for the industrial and mining historian David Bick appeared in that section in January 2006 (see https://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/jan/26/obituaries.mainsection?CMP=gu_com)

 

[David Rose]

I've emailed the Guardian. Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[Duncan Price]

You could try Radio 4 Last Words (think that's the name) They did Jim Eyre a few years back.

It is my understanding that Geoff will feature on BBC Radio 4's "Last Word" on 10th April - the programme runs from 16:00 to 16:30.

 

[domestos bend]

Was GF really living in his car as per Underground Eiger or was this just artistic licence?

 

[Tritim230]

It is my understanding that Geoff will feature on BBC Radio 4's "Last Word" on 10th April - the programme runs from 16:00 to 16:30.

This is a really good programme. Fantastic that they are honouring Geoff

 

[mikem]

X-ray magazine:

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Pioneering UK cave-diver Geoff Yeadon dies

Veteran British cave-diver Geoff Yeadon, president of the Cave Diving Group (CDG), has died at the age of 73. He was regarded as a pioneering force in the UK

divernet.com

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/geoff-yeadon-obituary-the-cave-diver-who-was-one-of-the-most-famous-in-yorkshire-if-not-the-world-6555785

Was GF really living in his car as per Underground Eiger or was this just artistic licence?

Certainly lots of climbers were living out of their cars back then (if they had one)

 

[traff]

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/geoff-yeadon-obituary-the-cave-diver-who-was-one-of-the-most-famous-in-yorkshire-if-not-the-world-6555785

Sadly behind a pay wall.

 

[Mrs Trellis]

RIP Legend. Condolences to all affected by his passing.

 

[Badlad]

Geoff's funeral will be at St Mary's Church Kirkby Lonsdale, 1pm Thursday 23rd April and afterwards at the Royal Barn a short walk away.

 

[Mikemj]

Sad news as this has come as a big shock to us all. Geoff Yeadon passed away today from a massive heart attack at an event with some of his family. He was attended by medical staff at the event to no avail. Small comfort that Geoff would have known little about it. He was, of course, a legend in caving and cave diving and will be sorely missed.

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I'm sure full obituaries will follow. RIP Geoff, post caving beers will never be the same without you.

I heard about Geoff on radio today. Outside of caving and cafe diving I was a pupil of his in the mid 70s Geoff inspired me to outdoor activities by taking us kids caving on a school residential to ingleborough. One night he told the story of dead man’s handshake to a group of 12 year old boys. For me that was the start of a love of all outdoor sports . I trained in outdoor education and taught for 25 years before moving into the LA. My tributes to Geoff and condolences to his family. Geoff was a legend at school. I never met him after school but clearly he continued to be an amazing man his whole life.

 

[Lankyman]

Geoff's episode of Radio 4's 'Last Word' is now available on BBC Sounds

Last Word - Sir Craig Reedie, Bronwen Naish, Geoff Yeadon, Margareta Magnusson - BBC Sounds

Matthew Bannister on a sports administrator, a musician, a cave diver and an author.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mikemj]

I heard about Geoff on the radio today. I was a pupil of his in the mid-1970s, and outside of caving and “café diving,” he was the person who first inspired my love of the outdoors.
On a school residential to Ingleborough, Geoff took us caving — a group of 12-year-old boys — and one night told us the story of the “dead man’s handshake.” It made quite an impression. For me, that experience marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for outdoor activities.
I went on to train in outdoor education and spent 25 years teaching before moving into the local authority. Looking back, that path can be traced directly to Geoff’s influence.
I never met him again after leaving school, but it’s clear he continued to be an extraordinary man throughout his life. He was a legend at school, and clearly far beyond it too.
My sincere condolences to his family, and my thanks for the impact he had on so many of us

 

[paul]

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[Ian Ball]

Geoff's funeral will be at St Mary's Church Kirkby Lonsdale, 1pm Thursday 23rd April and afterwards at the Royal Barn a short walk away.

Is the funeral family only or anything similar?

 

[Badlad]

Is the funeral family only or anything similar?

All are welcome, encouraged even, to come and see Geoff off. I'm sure his daughters will be hugely comforted by a big turn out showing the respect their dad was held in. There'll be no dress code. Come as you wish.