1953mack Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I happened to spot this in the STARTRIB Newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota and I would be remiss if not passing this along. To Tim and his Mom, Tim's son Ryan, and the entire Verthein Family and friends, my condolences go out to you at this most difficult time. I remember Ken as a true gentle man.Check out one of the most memorable ME AND MY BUICK threads that have been posted: http://forums.aaca.org/f163/bringing-dads-1951-roadmaster-back-332363.html.....Eternal rest grant unto Ken, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him..... Al MalachowskiBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Our sincere condolences Tim. God bless you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timinbovey Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Wow. Just Wow. First, thanks for noticing, and yes, it's been a tough Fathers Day. Dad passed away early Friday morning after several days in the hospital then two days at the nursing home where we had hoped for more healing that just wasn't going to work out. He passed peacefully in his sleep and Mom and I got to see him and talk to him in his final hours. He was not able to speak back but could understand us and squeeze Mom's hand to let him know he could hear her. I won't go into the medical details but we can chalk it up to old age. He was 86. Services are tomorrow, June 16th. A small simple service as he didn't have much family left and most of his friends have passed on as well.This morning the family went to the Civil Air Patrol pancake breakfast that they hold every fathers day as a fundraiser. Dad was a private pilot and as young as 3 I remember flying all over Minnesota going to airport pancake breakfasts. I got a bit misty sitting there in the CAP hanger eating breakfast with my Son and his oldest daughter and my wife and one of my daughters. Work on the car will continue. I originally logged in today to do an update on the car when I discovered this post. Confirming my belief that Buick people are among the best people in the world!Tim in Bovey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Tim, my Prayers for y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Tim, sounds like your dad was quite a man and had a full life with family. That is something to be proud of, both him and you. Gods speed to him and the Buick communities thoughts are with you. Thanks Al for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Rest in Peace Mr. Verthein. I know he took great pleasure seeing his '51 coming back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 We all know days like such are ahead, just hope the world will get its act together, and do more to get along. It sure sounds like he was a REAL GENTLEMAN.May he rest in Peace,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timinbovey Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I just wanted to add to this thread that Mom passed away this past Wednesday, December 10th. They never got to ride in the Roadmaster again but they did see it come back to life.Tim in Bovey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Our condolences once again Tim. And thank you for posting. .life can be too short and there is no time like the present to accomplish ones goals. May your mom and dad rest in the peace of knowing they raised a caring son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Tim,Once again I offer up my prayers for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Tim,I'm very sorry to hear that your mother also passed. I only met them once, but your entire family was very kind. I'll never forget the look on their face seeing that car again. May they both rest in piece, and enjoy the rest of eternity together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timinbovey Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers. Perhaps the somber mood will lift by spring and I'll get back to work on the car. As it is right now you can turn the key and start it, back it out of the garage and take it around the block, and that's not bad considering it sat for 35+ years!Tim in Bovey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 So sorry to hear. May they both be riding a Big and Beautiful Buick on streets of gold. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Sorry to hear about your Mom. Belated condolences go out to you and your family again. I think of you guys when I drive by the old Rolig Drug Store site in Nordeast Minneapolis. Al MalachowskiBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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