Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:27:29 -0700
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Subject: Re: Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset...
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I am reminded of the "Jerry Garcia Sad Bus" picture, of a splittie VW van
with a tear coming from its "eye" (headlight).
This is how my face is upon hearing this very sad news. I wouldn't be
surprised to see some coolant weeping from the headlight of my Subie-powered
Syncro. I'm leaking a bit at the moment...
I am one of the fortunate ones to have been directly touched by his life and
passion for keeping a good thing going.
He was (and is) a very positive influence on all of us, Subie conversion or
not.
If there is an afterlife, we now know there is someone driving a
Subaru-powered Syncro Westphalia there.
And, thank you, Paul, for being a major part of this wonderful enterprise.
Let us celebrate Warren's life! I can imagine a string of Vanagons (any
engine or type) miles long on the freeway.
Ron Antaki
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Paul Guzyk
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset...
With sadness, I have to report that Warren Chapman, beloved Vanagon/Subaru
community member, passed away today around noon PST at a hospital not far
from his home in Mill Valley, CA.
As many of you know, Warren had been battling cancer for the last couple
years, but managed to keep his spirits up and had enough strength to make it
to Buses by the Bridge and Syncro de Mayo this year.
Like many Vanagon folks, Warren gave a lot more than he received...when I
first met him he opened up his workshop to me and over the years provided
tons of Subaru advice and gave me the confidence to tinker on these crazy
vehicles we all love. Warren had a profound affect on my life.
As most you know, he moderated the Subaru/Vanagon list on Yahoo for many
years, helping hundreds and hundreds of other people. He loved doing it!
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We'll pass along information from his family regarding any memorial service,
etc as it becomes available.
But his other family...i.e. us Vanagon folks, will be planning a memorial of
our own...perhaps a bonfire night at the beach? Warren would like that....
Let's all stay in touch and celebrate Warren's life together soon.
