Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:00:06 -0400
Reply-To: Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
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From: Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
Subject: Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
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Done, with a glad heart. RIP BB.
Over the years I installed two of his 2.1 engines in different vans
and helped with another.
He was always there to help on the phone, with genuine interest in
the engines and the driver.
Stephen
Chillicothe OH
>
> On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com>
> wrote:
>> Volks,
>>
>> Donations Requested.
>>
>> By now most everyone knows of the passing of a true icon within our
>> community.
>>
>> Bob Donalds aka Boston Bob of Boston Engine fame.
>>
>> http://www.bostonengine.com/
>>
>> Bob built what many of us feel was "State of the Art" VW Air cooled,
>> Water cooled & Zamboni engines.
>>
>> Even more importantly, as many have already documented, he shared his
>> love and immense knowledge of these marvelous, mischievous vehicles
>> with anyone in need within our community.
>>
>> He was a great mentor, teacher and inspiration to so many.
>>
>> Sadly, Bob leaves a wife Karen and three children.
>>
>> Samantha who is working/living at a co-op type non-profit farm in
>> central Mass.
>>
>> Chris who graduated from high school last year and lives at home.
>>
>> Julia about 16 years old, lives at home, has special needs and
>> requires 24/7 care.
>>
>> Daryl Christensen, Jim Akiba, Maggie Dew and I would like to ask you
>> to join us in easing the financial burden a little for Karen &
>> family.
>>
>> I have done PiFF (Pay it Forward Fund) projects over the years to
>> help
>> keep a few more VW Vans & Buses on the road a bit longer.
>>
>> But never has there been a need more pressing or deserving.
>>
>> This is a difficult financial time for many of us, but if you could
>> find a way to help, it would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Donations can be made via PayPal or Charge Cards thru the
>> Roadhaus.com
>> PiF Fund at,
>>
>> www.roadhaus.com ... then click on "Donate" Pay It Forward Fund.
>>
>> Or by sending checks / money orders to:
>>
>> Larry Chase
>> 2512 Calle De Rincon Bonito
>> Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
>>
>> Please send me an email (roadguy@roadhaus.com) if you are mailing a
>> donation.
>>
>> Maggie & I will donate all PayPal Fees so that 100% of every
>> contribution goes directly to Karen Donalds.
>>
>> Lastly ... please spread the word and forward this posting to all
>> appropriate list groups and forums.
>>
>>
>> Thank You for your help.
>>
>> Larry, Maggie, Daryl & Jim
>>
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