Jon Peacock RIP
Bad day today – one of my oldest friends (were were best man at each others weddings) and my business partner / co-founders of Evolution died yesterday of altitude sickness while climbing in China / Pakistan.
Why did I blog this? Jon was a great friend and was the one who took the top left picture when we were paragliding in Turkey. Plus the irony of his last email to me on 29th June…
Nigel,
Sponsorship still stands, good luck with the convalescence.
Tomorrow I’m off to Kashi in China at the start of an expedition to climb
Muztagh Ata. Subject to altitude sickness looking to walk up using “skins”
and then snowboard down
Take care … Jon
You can find details of what happened here and here
He leaves behind an amazing family. I and many others will miss his northern accent. I will miss you!
(PS – if you need to contact the family, please drop me a note and I will put you in touch)
Nigel, please can you give me a number to reach you on, regarding Jon, or you can email me
Amar said this on July 24, 2007 at 7:23 am
For the press, some brief details on Jon…
- Jon Peacock
- 39 Years old
- From Runcorn Cheshire, now living in Weston Cheshire
- Married to Katharine (note spelling)
- Has two small children under the age of 5
- Was taking a break from work following a successful career in technology consulting
- Was co-founder of Evolution Consulting Group plc which was sold to Detica plc in 2006
- Sportsman – marathon runner, paraglider pilot, skier
Nigel said this on July 24, 2007 at 8:47 am
More details are available here:
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23405678-details/City+tycoon+is+killed+trying+to+snowboard+24,600ft+peak/article.do
http://www.china.org.cn/english/China/218068.htm
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&subsection=Rest+of+the+World&month=July2007&file=World_News2007072433635.xml
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=470625&in_page_id=1770
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2007-07/24/content_5442001.htm
I will post more a the become available…
Nigel said this on July 24, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Nigel
Really sad to hear about John. Please pass on my condolences
Manuel
Manuel Garcia said this on July 27, 2007 at 11:55 am
Nigel – saw this in the press. Just tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with all who have lost a great friend. Stuart
Stuart said this on July 27, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Nigel, it’s Claire, Katharine’s sister, Jon’s sister in law. Wanted to say thank you for the comments. Katharine’s had a bad day today, and it’s led me to ponder past times with the two of them. A big memory is of your very funny speech, and general mickey take of Jon at their wedding. Only a close friend could have got away with some of the jokes aimed at my daft, and dearly missed brother in law Joffanon… as my lad Cameron always called him. We still can’t quite grasp the fact that he’s gone, and Katharine is so touched by the kind thoughts and words that come to her on a daily basis. Thanks Nigel. Claire and family.
Claire Robinson said this on July 27, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Hello Nigel, I knew Jon a very long time ago and was greatly saddened to hear of the news of his death. I wondered if any details of his funeral are yet availble? Kind regards, Helen
Helen Waldron said this on July 29, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Nigel, I’m Roger I was good friends with Jon at school, haven’t seen him for about 5 years. I checked my Friends Reunitd profile when I read about his death only to find a message from him from 2003 saying we really should get around to going for a beer sometime. I only wish I had known that he had moved back up North and was living less than ten mies from me. Can yo let me know when the funeral will take place? Thanks
Roger Carroll said this on July 30, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Hello Nigel, I also went to school with Jon (primary and secondary) and was stunned, quite literally, to hear of his death. I haven’t seen him since school, although we did correspond when he was at Evolution. Deepest condolences to his family should they happen to read your blog.
As Helen and Roger have asked above, do you have any details yet of the funeral arrangements? Many thanks, Andrew
Andrew Stanley said this on July 30, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Helen, Roger, Andrew – I have emailed you with details.
Nigel said this on July 30, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Nigel,
Really sorry to hear about Jon. I knew him well at school but lost touch with him in my early 20’s. We had some great times, especially through sixth form and the few years afterwards. He was always up for a laugh and certainly loved to get the most out of life. Jon also e-mailed me some time ago suggesting we catch up over a beer but sometimes we tend to let the pressures of time and work take over and we didn’t meet.
I too would be grateful if you could let me know of the funeral arrangements.
Many thanks.
Jonathan Nolan said this on July 31, 2007 at 11:19 am
Nigel,
I am so shocked at the news of Jonathan’s death. He was a man with so much energy and vitality, and so much to look forward to. It is so terribly sad. I am a friend of Katharine’s, and only recently heard the news. I would really be grateful if you could let me know of the funeral arrangements
Many thanks.
Tina Gettrup said this on August 5, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Jon’s funeral will be 13:30 on Friday 10th August at:
St Margaret’s Church
Church Lane
Betley
Cheshire
CW3 9AX
Nigel said this on August 6, 2007 at 9:35 am
Hi
I have recently heard this terrible news. I went to jr school with Jon but have not seen him for many years. I do have some very cute pictures that i though perhaps his wife might like to have. My heart goes out to her and the children. Please let me know where to send them if you would like them.
Michelle said this on May 2, 2008 at 11:02 am
Nigel,
Happened across your blog. I was stunned by the tragic news of John’s death. He was a great bloke. I have fond memories of some of our daft adventures. My condolences to his family.
Andy Brice said this on December 3, 2008 at 11:43 pm