G503 Member - Passing
- Bill B
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G503 Member - Passing
I am Bill B's daughter, Jill, logged in under his account. I'm sorry to report to you all that my dad passed away on December 6th.
I know he had not posted here in a while, but being a member of several online forums myself, I thought there might be folks here that would want to know.
Restoring his jeep was one of the biggest pleasures in his life. I know that he found this site a bottomless resource of information and support during that process.
My mother, sister and I would like to thank everyone here that helped him, sold him something, bought something from him, or just had a chin wag or two with him.
Bill's Family
I know he had not posted here in a while, but being a member of several online forums myself, I thought there might be folks here that would want to know.
Restoring his jeep was one of the biggest pleasures in his life. I know that he found this site a bottomless resource of information and support during that process.
My mother, sister and I would like to thank everyone here that helped him, sold him something, bought something from him, or just had a chin wag or two with him.
Bill's Family
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I hope when my time comes someone will take the time to share a caring message as you have.
I hope when my time comes someone will take the time to share a caring message as you have.
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Thank you Jill.......
My sincerest condolences. Bill was a very valued member here on the Gee......
I've made your post a sticky for the time being........and I'll reflect what Joe Friday said......
Cheers
Jon
My sincerest condolences. Bill was a very valued member here on the Gee......
I've made your post a sticky for the time being........and I'll reflect what Joe Friday said......
Cheers
Jon
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Jill
Your Dad Bill was extremely lucky to have you as a daughter. Jim
Your Dad Bill was extremely lucky to have you as a daughter. Jim
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My condolences, Jill to you and your family.
I didn't know your father but I can see in reviewing his posts that he liked tools and loved selling them and posting about jeeps.
I didn't know your father but I can see in reviewing his posts that he liked tools and loved selling them and posting about jeeps.
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My Condolences to you and your family Jill
Rip Dad 1/22/24 to 12/21/11
I will always love and miss you.
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I will always love and miss you.
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Jill,
We're all sorry for your loss.
Mike
We're all sorry for your loss.
Mike
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There is a world of great folks on the G & unfortunately we have just lost another....cineri gloria sera venit....
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TO DIAGNOSE, TROUBLESHOOT OR FAULT FIND ANY AUTO SYSTEM....
Understand how system parts interact with one another. GOOD parts can then be established & the NOT GOOD problem/s part/s isolated for repair or replacement.
TO DIAGNOSE, TROUBLESHOOT OR FAULT FIND ANY AUTO SYSTEM....
Understand how system parts interact with one another. GOOD parts can then be established & the NOT GOOD problem/s part/s isolated for repair or replacement.
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Jill,
Thank you for the post to this thread. My thoughts and prayers will include your family this evening. I am sure there is a jeep or two beyond those heavenly gates.
Kevin Lockwood
Thank you for the post to this thread. My thoughts and prayers will include your family this evening. I am sure there is a jeep or two beyond those heavenly gates.
Kevin Lockwood
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- Bill B
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thank you so much Jon - and thank you to everyone that said such kind words about my Dad..... I was with him when he took possession of his jeep ... and let me tell you, i thought it was the sorriest piece of automotive junk i'd ever seen - but after a few years, he turned it into something very, very special. I was, and still am, in awe of my Dad.Jon wrote:Thank you Jill.......
My sincerest condolences. Bill was a very valued member here on the Gee......
I've made your post a sticky for the time being........and I'll reflect what Joe Friday said......
Cheers
Jon
Thank you all again........
Jill B
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Very sorry to hear that.
God gave you a soul.
Your parents, a body.
Your country, a rifle.
Keep all of them clean.
Your parents, a body.
Your country, a rifle.
Keep all of them clean.
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Jill, sorry for your families' loss.
If you plan on keeping your Dad's jeep in the family and you have any questions about it or how to maintain and operate it, please let us help! There most likely is a "G" member close to you that could help you, too.
If you plan on keeping your Dad's jeep in the family and you have any questions about it or how to maintain and operate it, please let us help! There most likely is a "G" member close to you that could help you, too.
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It sound like keeping it in the family has value. Another option recently employed by a member of our local MVPA club's widow was to donate his jeep to a museum in her husbands honor. That way, his memory and hard work lived on for others to enjoy.
I remember at his funeral that the widow wanted to bring the jeep to the memorial service but couldn't find the keys. We explained to her that there were no keys to start it and we have helped her with the maintainance of it and involve her in the clubs activities.
Your father will be missed, but his love for his vehicle will live on for as long as it does.
I remember at his funeral that the widow wanted to bring the jeep to the memorial service but couldn't find the keys. We explained to her that there were no keys to start it and we have helped her with the maintainance of it and involve her in the clubs activities.
Your father will be missed, but his love for his vehicle will live on for as long as it does.
Robert Brough
Winston, GA
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President, GA MVPA
Winston, GA
2018 MVPA Honor Service Award
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My condolences, Jill.
Luca
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