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| [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248236] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 21:46  |
powerjon
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For your information, received from fellow GMC Great Laker
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
Begin forwarded message:
> From: REHOLLEY99@aol.com
> Subject: Fwd: Bob Drewes
> Date: April 22, 2014 at 8:10:47 PM EDT
> To: powerjon@chartermi.net, mlenzi@charter.net, dick@paterson-gmc.com, GRANDVIEWH@peoplepc.com
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> With great sadness, I pass this on. Bob and Marlys have been the best of GMC friends to all, through the years. As stated, Bob is in Hospice Care now.
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> Dick Holley
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> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
> Sent: 4/22/2014 11:10:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
> Subj: Bob Drewes
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> Thank You to all of you for your prayers and concern. Bob’s latest CT scan shows that the 6 double barreled chemo treatments he had did nothing to stop the cancer. In fact it has spread to all the surrounding area. Fluid in his lungs, we think is what is causing his speech to be raspy and breathless. He can still walk to the bathroom but needs help getting out of bed and walking. Lately he has been in the hospital for a week and now yesterday I took him to United Living Center in Brookings (20 min. from us) for Hospice care. He requests No visitors. It was a long day and when he got into his bed he had a long nap. He eats very little and naps a lot. Before going to the hospital this last time, Bob organized an Auction (May 10) to sell everything in his shop, including the GMC and the Chev. Tracker. Bob Miller is coming today to help with the GMC parts etc. listing. And then 2 days before the Auction a few more friends will come to help with the Auction. So it is kind of busy around here! Hope you will pass the word along to others.
> Love you all like the big GMC family that we belong to.
> Hugs from Marlys
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248238 is a reply to message #248236] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 21:49  |
Ken Henderson
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That's SAD! I've been wondering and dreading the report. Thank you for
informing us. He'll be missed greatly.
Ken H.
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 10:46 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>wrote:
> For your information, received from fellow GMC Great Laker
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> 75 Avion
> Michigan
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> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: REHOLLEY99@aol.com
> > Subject: Fwd: Bob Drewes
> > Date: April 22, 2014 at 8:10:47 PM EDT
> > To: powerjon@chartermi.net, mlenzi@charter.net, dick@paterson-gmc.com,
> GRANDVIEWH@peoplepc.com
> >
> > With great sadness, I pass this on. Bob and Marlys have been the best of
> GMC friends to all, through the years. As stated, Bob is in Hospice Care
> now.
> >
> > Dick Holley
> >
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> > To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
> > Sent: 4/22/2014 11:10:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
> > Subj: Bob Drewes
> >
> > Thank You to all of you for your prayers and concern. Bob’s latest CT
> scan shows that the 6 double barreled chemo treatments he had did nothing
> to stop the cancer. In fact it has spread to all the surrounding area.
> Fluid in his lungs, we think is what is causing his speech to be raspy and
> breathless. He can still walk to the bathroom but needs help getting out
> of bed and walking. Lately he has been in the hospital for a week and now
> yesterday I took him to United Living Center in Brookings (20 min. from us)
> for Hospice care. He requests No visitors. It was a long day and when he
> got into his bed he had a long nap. He eats very little and naps a lot.
> Before going to the hospital this last time, Bob organized an Auction (May
> 10) to sell everything in his shop, including the GMC and the Chev.
> Tracker. Bob Miller is coming today to help with the GMC parts etc.
> listing. And then 2 days before the Auction a few more friends will come
> to help with the Auction. So it is kind of busy around here! Hope you will
> pass the word along to others.
> > Love you all like the big GMC family that we belong to.
> > Hugs from Marlys
> >
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248240 is a reply to message #248236] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 21:57 |
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JR,
This is very sad news for all.
I don't know what else to say.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Wright
For your information, received from fellow GMC Great Laker
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
Begin forwarded message:
> From: REHOLLEY99@aol.com
> Subject: Fwd: Bob Drewes
> Date: April 22, 2014 at 8:10:47 PM EDT
> To: powerjon@chartermi.net, mlenzi@charter.net, dick@paterson-gmc.com, GRANDVIEWH@peoplepc.com
>
> With great sadness, I pass this on. Bob and Marlys have been the best of GMC friends to all, through the years. As stated, Bob is
in Hospice Care now.
>
> Dick Holley
>
>
> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
> Sent: 4/22/2014 11:10:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
> Subj: Bob Drewes
>
> Thank You to all of you for your prayers and concern. Bob's latest CT scan shows that the 6 double barreled chemo treatments he
had did nothing to stop the cancer. In fact it has spread to all the surrounding area. Fluid in his lungs, we think is what is
causing his speech to be raspy and breathless. He can still walk to the bathroom but needs help getting out of bed and walking.
Lately he has been in the hospital for a week and now yesterday I took him to United Living Center in Brookings (20 min. from us)
for Hospice care. He requests No visitors. It was a long day and when he got into his bed he had a long nap. He eats very little
and naps a lot. Before going to the hospital this last time, Bob organized an Auction (May 10) to sell everything in his shop,
including the GMC and the Chev. Tracker. Bob Miller is coming today to help with the GMC parts etc. listing. And then 2 days
before the Auction a few more friends will come to help with the Auction. So it is kind of busy around here! Hope you will pass the
word along to others.
> Love you all like the big GMC family that we belong to.
> Hugs from Marlys
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248242 is a reply to message #248240] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 22:19 |
powerjon
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Rob,
I had been in email contact with him several times this past winter, which he stated was the worst he had remembered in his 77 years. Up until a month ago he was pretty upbeat. Unfortunately cancers like this are unfound and unusually stage 4 when discovered. I will miss the ouya ouya, the John Deere Green and the great stories at the conventions and the GMC Great Laker rallies. Did you get my email on the newsletter being ready? The website is up to date.
JR
On Apr 22, 2014, at 10:57 PM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> JR,
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> This is very sad news for all.
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> I don't know what else to say.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248243 is a reply to message #248242] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 22:27 |
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USAussie
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JR,
I agree with you on all points vis-à-vis Bob. He's a top bloke!
Yep, I got the newsletter info.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Wright
Rob,
I had been in email contact with him several times this past winter, which he stated was the worst he had remembered in his 77
years. Up until a month ago he was pretty upbeat. Unfortunately cancers like this are unfound and unusually stage 4 when
discovered. I will miss the ouya ouya, the John Deere Green and the great stories at the conventions and the GMC Great Laker
rallies. Did you get my email on the newsletter being ready? The website is up to date.
JR
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248255 is a reply to message #248243] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 00:41 |
jim kanomata
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Not only will we miss him, but his in depth knowledge he has cannot be replaced.
People like Fritz Slama,Rolnd Wilber,Clarence Buskirk.
I feel privileged to have had working relationship with them
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248258 is a reply to message #248255] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 00:56 |
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That is the worst part about being a senior member on this list. I actually feel like I know more and more of the people at the center of these inevitable progressions from reading their posts over time. It's easier to hear this stuff when you don't feel like you know them.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 10:41 PM, jim kanomata <jimk@appliedairfilters.com> wrote:
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> Not only will we miss him, but his in depth knowledge he has cannot be replaced.
> People like Fritz Slama,Rolnd Wilber,Clarence Buskirk.
> I feel privileged to have had working relationship with them
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248270 is a reply to message #248258] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 05:16 |
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Good luck Bob, see you on the other side !
We will miss you until then.
Mike in NS
On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 2:56 AM, Todd Sullivan <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
> That is the worst part about being a senior member on this list. I
> actually feel like I know more and more of the people at the center of
> these inevitable progressions from reading their posts over time. It's
> easier to hear this stuff when you don't feel like you know them.
>
> Todd Sullivan
>
> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> > On Apr 22, 2014, at 10:41 PM, jim kanomata <jimk@appliedairfilters.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
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> > Not only will we miss him, but his in depth knowledge he has cannot be
> replaced.
> > People like Fritz Slama,Rolnd Wilber,Clarence Buskirk.
> > I feel privileged to have had working relationship with them
> > --
> > Applied/GMC, Fremont, CA
> > 1-800-752-7502
> > jimk@appliedgmc.com
> > www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248286 is a reply to message #248236] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 11:42 |
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Many things come to mind upon reading this sad news.
Bingo won't be the same at GMCMI - his smile and sense of humor made
enduring the games more enjoyable.
The essence of his character was the most attractive thing about him. He was
always full of information and willing to share it. That will be missed.
He and Marlys always had a smile for everyone, something I looked forward to
at each convention.
That he is in Hospice care is a good thing because he and Marlys will be
treated well, respected and given comfort in Bob's last days. I consider the
Hospice organization one of God's good gifts.
Finally, I hate reading information like this about a true gentleman who had
yet to reach 85. It's a reminder to us all of our mortality and that life is
short.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
John Wright wrote:
> For your information, received from fellow GMC Great Laker
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> 75 Avion
> Michigan
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>>
>> With great sadness, I pass this on. Bob and Marlys have been the best of GMC
>> friends to all, through the years. As stated, Bob is in Hospice Care now.
>>
>> Dick Holley
>>
>>
>> Subj: Bob Drewes
>>
>> Thank You to all of you for your prayers and concern. Bob¹s latest CT scan
>> shows that the 6 double barreled chemo treatments he had did nothing to stop
>> the cancer. In fact it has spread to all the surrounding area. Fluid in his
>> lungs, we think is what is causing his speech to be raspy and breathless. He
>> can still walk to the bathroom but needs help getting out of bed and walking.
>> Lately he has been in the hospital for a week and now yesterday I took him to
>> United Living Center in Brookings (20 min. from us) for Hospice care. He
>> requests No visitors. It was a long day and when he got into his bed he had
>> a long nap. He eats very little and naps a lot. Before going to the
>> hospital this last time, Bob organized an Auction (May 10) to sell everything
>> in his shop, including the GMC and the Chev. Tracker. Bob Miller is coming
>> today to help with the GMC parts etc. listing. And then 2 days before the
>> Auction a few more friends will come to help with the Auction. So it is kind
>> of busy around here! Hope you will pass the word along to others.
>> Love you all like the big GMC family that we belong to.
>> Hugs from Marlys
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248293 is a reply to message #248236] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 14:23 |
Tom Whitton
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Sorry to hear about Bob Drewes. He is a nice guy with a wealth of GMC knowledge that he willingly shared. He will be greatly missed. My connection with Bob is that we each own of the two remaining coaches redone by the late Elam Fayard. Bob had an impressive grasp of all things mechanical and electrical. Whoever buys his coach will be getting a suburb GMC that he continuously improved and refined. Farewell Bob.
Tom Whitton
Paducah, KY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248294 is a reply to message #248236] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 15:55 |
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Very sorry to hear of the move to Hospice. A very friendly and knowledgeable man. A credit to the GMC community.
Larry Dilk
Indianapolis, IN
76 Eleganza II
Patterson 455,Turbo City TBI,
Just LOVE It!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248310 is a reply to message #248236] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 20:17 |
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Very sorry to hear about Bob's condition. I didn't really know him, but I was very impressed with his knowledge on the GMCMI "ask the experts" panels at the conventions I was able to attend.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Bob Drewes [message #248554 is a reply to message #248310] |
Sun, 27 April 2014 00:06 |
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I haven't been paying as much attention to the net as I like too. Dan's note of thanks struck me when he mentioned Bob Drewes.
I am very sad to hear of Bob's condition. He too is a gentleman. It's very sad news.
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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