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Thread: we've lost orville. rip, frank !
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Klaus45
Redlining
On two wheels
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posted September 28, 2009 01:14 PM |
 Edited By: Klaus45 on 28 Sep 2009 13:15 |
We've Lost Orville. RIP, Frank !
Just got the sad news via the following email, and was asked to share this with all of you:
Sadly, Franklin Newton, AKA, Orville, OVQuick & Wiredodger,
from the Manteca Mazda Asylum where a boy and his cat live, without adult supervision,
passed away earlier this evening, Sunday, September 27, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
It was very sudden and, while expected, it happened much sooner than any of us expected. But, it was peaceful and without pain or discomfort thanks to modern medicine.
Services with Military Funeral Honors will be held in Tracy, California the end of this week. Services are being coordinated by Hotchkiss Funeral Home, Tracy, California. Donations to Hospice or your favorite SPCA are requested in lieu of flowers.
His Cat will be well loved and cared for by his brother. The services will be late in the week to allow for family to gather from all around the US.
We know Frank loved his REPU's and totally enjoyed his interactions with you fellow lovers of REPU's. I expect you'll miss his quirky and dry sense of humor as well as his REPU expertise and knowledge too!
You can reach me at the email below if you need any other info or for questions.
Catherine Newton
EMAIL: bearoness@mindspring.com
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Rotor on forever, Franklin!
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gborch
1st Gear
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posted September 28, 2009 01:30 PM |
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RIP
Wow, I was just talking to someone at Seven Stock about Orville and was wondering how he was doing with his illness. Well that sucks! Glad to atleast hear he went in peace and without pain.
He is in a better place ... Imagine whats in Rotary heaven for him now.
He will remain a legend with all of us REPU loyalist.
He gets my vote for the REPU Hall of Fame!
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Brad
Rotorhead
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posted September 28, 2009 02:12 PM |
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Sad to see Frank go. I visited him a few years ago during holiday season. Really enjoyed talking to Frank and looking at all his trucks. He showed me a factory tonneau cover with the wonky thing on the end to tighten the cord.
Miss you Frank!
Brad
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tom93r1
Redlining
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posted September 28, 2009 09:41 PM |
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RIP Orville!
Never met you in person but you will be missed here.
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repuzentn
Redlining
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posted September 30, 2009 10:30 AM |
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R.I.P. Orville
I only know Orville/Ovquick through his threads, posts, and his repu pics. in the gallery. Sad to see him go and he'll surely be missed.
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kansei
Redlining
Wankelized
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posted September 30, 2009 07:41 PM |
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In Shock....
Frank and I were just having one of our chats only days ago... I was waiting on a phone call.
Hard to believe he's gone.
Missed is not a strong enough word.
Neal.
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repumax
Redlining
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posted October 01, 2009 09:28 AM |
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My condolences to his family and friend's.
Godspeed Orville.
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1988 Yamaha YSR 50
1991 Suzuki RGV 250
1992 Yamaha TZR 250 SP
1996 Aprilia RS 250
2003 Ford F-450 6.0 Diesel
2004 Mazda RX8
2006 Yamaha Banshee
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TimPA136
Redlining
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posted October 09, 2009 09:15 PM |
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OVQuick
Very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed reading his posts as they were always sincere and helpful.
Warmest wishes.
Tim
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Klaus45
Redlining
On two wheels
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posted October 10, 2009 04:10 PM |
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Yeah. 'Orville'...
...was a good guy to talk to, for sure. I regret now that I didn't stay more in touch, more recently. We had phoned and emailed back-and-forth a bit around the time that a motorcycle friend of mine was losing his fight against a rare form of intestinal cancer...
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