Date:         Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:56:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset...
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com>
In-Reply-To:  <200909160035.AA1638434@mail.interslice.com>
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Damn, its been a lousy year!

Warren created a great forum for SubieVan converters. I'll miss him.

Thanks for letting us know Paul.

Jake

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:35 PM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:

> 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!
>
> --
>
> 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.
>



--
Beverley Anne de Villiers   April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009

Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

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