| Subject: | Re: Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset... |
| From: | Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> |
| Date: | Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:56:57 -0700 |
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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