This is so sad. His thanksgiving thread was the last I read before I went away, and this is the first thread I read now that I’m back.
I’m so sorry.
Scotti, Shayna, anyone who knows him:
Would it be appropriate to send cards to his family? I ask because some people know and understand the internet connections one can make, while others think it’s creepy or weird. But I also know that when you’ve lost someone, sometimes it’s very comforting, even uplifting, to find out how many people shared your love for the lost person.
How dreadful. The fact that it was so sudden and instant and unexpected is a good thing for him, I suppose, but so much harder for his family and friends. Our little family of Dopers suffers another loss . . .
How terrible. I’m so sorry. 
Cranky, it’s very sweet of you to think of that. I’ve been in touch with a woman at his work twice this weekend to see if they have any information yet on funeral or memorial services and if the family is requesting donations to a particular charity in his name or anything. Unfortunately I don’t have any answers yet and the woman who’s been keeping me posted doesn’t get in until 10:00 this morning. I promise to let everyone know as soon as I have any information.
His last thread is a beautiful way to remember him. He has touched many lives.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who grieve.
I’d thought he was a she too, Eve.
Even though I didn’t know him very well here, I enjoyed the posts of his that I read, and I was particularly glad of the Thanksgiving thread he started.
Shayna, thanks for contacting poohpah’s co-worker. I know you’ll let us know as soon as you know anything.
I was going to ask about cards, too; thanks for asking, Cranky. And thanks, Shayna, for keeping us posted.
NOOOOOO! I am so sorry.
How sad to lose a friend so suddenly … we will miss you, poopah chalupah
Yet another person who didn’t know him well, but will very much miss seeing poohpa chalupah’s name on these boards.
I’m another person who only knew poohpah chalupa as a poster on these boards, but it really is sad to see a thread like this. Still, the sentiments poohpah chalupa expressed in his last thread are no more exemplified than in the expressions of sorrow and fondness in this thread. In a medium that can often be a refuge for those seeking anonymity, it is touching that such a person can positively affect so many others. Unfortunately, it makes the loss of such a person that much more painful.
Update: There will be a memorial service for Scott on Friday evening (at the request of his coworkers who all wanted to be able to attend, and asked that it be scheduled during non-business hours), however, there are still no details as to where and when. Nor do they know whether the family will be requesting donations in lieu of flowers, etc. They have my phone numbers and have promised to call me when they know anything. His remains have been cremated and the family held a private service for his funeral.
He is survived by his wife, Saundra; his mother Janice; his father, George; sisters, Leslie and Amy; and a brother, Larry. He had no children of his own, but had 2 step-children with Saundra, whose names and ages I don’t know (though I believe they were teens/pre-teens).
I’ll continue to update everyone as I receive information.
Thanks for keeping us updated, Jill.
Thank you, too, Shayna. I had been hoping to find that information.
Goodbye.
Da Svidaniya.
Yes, both Wally and poohpah died from strange falls. Odd indeed.
thank you for the update shayna.
it is chilling to think of what his family is dealing with. if cards or donations from us will lift their spirits even a bit … please let us know.