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12-16-2010, 08:09 PM
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Lost Pops today
For about 24 years I've worked with (Pop's aka Jim) he was with the dealer I work for. He started in the fifties.
Jim passed away this morning, had just retired. (early November) He saw the end of Studebaker, the beginning of Toyota. Saw (but probably did not care) Daihatsu come and go. He was the answer man for a lot of us less talented home repair guys. Jim was the guy who grew a beard when word came out that employee's were to be clean shaven. Jim would not go to the doctor when he was feeling bad recently because he was the care taker for Jean his wife who is fighting cancer. It seems that Jim also had cancer and it took him before anything could be done about it. I really liked Pop's He will be missed.
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12-16-2010, 08:45 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
sorry to hear of your loss. prayer said for comfort.
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12-16-2010, 10:02 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
It sounds like Pops was a great guy.Sorry he is gone.
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12-16-2010, 10:18 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
ill keep pops in my thoughts..
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12-16-2010, 10:22 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
Man, I'm really sorry to hear of your loss! Thoughts and prayers go out to Pop's family and you.
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12-17-2010, 11:38 AM
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Re: Lost Pops today
sorry to hear your loss... my FIL passed away last year..( cancer ) after retiring only 3 months...
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12-17-2010, 11:41 AM
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Re: Lost Pops today
I remember when my friend/highschool boss passed, sounds like they were alot alike. I'm sorry for your loss. Now go and try to be like him (in all the good ways)
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12-17-2010, 11:46 AM
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Re: Lost Pops today
Nonhog,,I feel for you,, A fellow worker is just like a brother or dad or best friend when you have worked with them for many years....my thoughts are with you at this time ...
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12-17-2010, 01:00 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
Sorry to hear you lost a good friend. My thoughts are with you.
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12-17-2010, 01:25 PM
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Re: Lost Pops today
Thanks for all the kind words and support.
Found out this morning that Pops did not want a service of any kind. Thats o.k. because its his wish although it would be nice to have a gathering for all his friends and family. Knowing Jim I can see him not wanting a service. Heck his last day I had to stop him from just walking out w/o saying goodbye. Sure glad I did.We talked about his health, retirement plans, I kidded him like I often did about finding a Studebaker to restore. I understand Jean is doing well health wise.
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12-17-2010, 06:26 PM
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~Rest In Peace~
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Re: Lost Pops today
every one should have pop's in there life,i know the pop's i knew love to go fast and it didnt matter what it was pop's loved orange crush soda and smoke beef jerkey with red chilie flakes ,i miss him too ,he taugh me how to rebuild turbo 350/400 trannys
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