| [GMCnet] We have lost a great GMCer and my friend [message #68749] |
Tue, 29 December 2009 11:17  |
Richard Sowers Jr
Messages: 24
Registered: January 2005
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I got word yesterday that longtime Dixielander, and GMCI member, and
my friend Lynn "Oley" Olson passed away on Dec 11th. He was diagnosed
with an aggressive advanced cancer soon after he returned from the
Global Challenge (for those that do not know, Oley's main passion was
beach cat sailing). This had been the cause of his back pain. The
disease and progression was quick and he did not want people to be
worried about him. In respect of his wishes there will be no formal
funeral plans. There will be a memorial here in Chattanooga. The thing
Oley asked is for people to have a beer in his honor. He will be
missed. His love of sailing and life was infectious. Oley was the
person that introduced me to the GMC and loved his. It was Oley that
took me to my first GMC rally, it was Oley that made me a better
sailer, and it was Oley that made me a better man for knowing him. The
GMC went to his brother in KY. They are hoping that he and his sons
family use it instead of sitting in the barn.
Here is a link to the cat sailor list and the thread on his passing.
"http://www.catsailor.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=198842&page=all
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A couple of photos I put on the photo site.
"http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=32056&title=lynnquot-oley-quotolson-passed-away-on-dec-11th-2009&cat=17
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Memorial/Celebration will be held at the Privateer Yacht Club
(privateeryachtclub.org) in Hixson,(Chattanooga) TN on Jan 2nd,
between 4PM and 7PM EST.
If you have any photos you would like to share or leave for his sister
to cherish please bring them a long.
Three local hotels within a few miles of the club are:
Country Inn Suites
423-308-2333
5105 Hwy 153, Hixson TN 37343
Hampton Inn
423-877-3100
1920 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
Holiday Inn Express
423-877-6464
4820 Hixson Pk, Hixson, TN 37343
If you have any questions or notes you would like to share with
family please send them to jdlquilts@hotmail.com.
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