Dandy Dave Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) My Dad past away yesterday morning, 11/28/2021 from ongoing health issues. He was involved with preservation of motive power before the automobile. He had Draft Horses and preserved, restored, and built many horse drawn vehicles. He was 89 years old. I am glad I was able to see him recently at his farm in Virginia. Dandy Dave. Edited November 29, 2021 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 So sorry for your loss Dave. What a great picture of you two. It sounds like he was an industrious and productive father and he passed that down to you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dave, sorry for your loss. Just be glad you had him around for 89 years... Frank 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Really sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Condolences Dave. Clearly your dad was a big influence in your life, and no doubt where your interest and skills came from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dave, that’s a bummer. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. They say the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man. It looks like that saying was true for your dad for those 89 years. dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry for your loss Dave. Prayers for your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 My condolences as well. May the good times that you spent with him be cherished memories as long as you live. Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 The good times you had to spend with him will be with you forever and the effort and enthusiasm he put into the things he loved to work on and preserve you know you have as well, it was him who gave you the inspiration , and you have and will pass that on to others. SO sorry for your loss. Walt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very sorry to hear that. Fortunately you have a lifetime of memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very sorry for your loss Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry to hear about your loos Dave, no matter how many years you may have had together they are never enough! my sympathies and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Deepest condolences, Dave. Cherish every single happy memory. You Dad will be with you forever in so many different ways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wetherbee Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very sorry for your loss, and prayers for you and all your family during this period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Hi, Dave... My condolences on the passing of your father. I'm sure he will be watching down over you as you follow in his footsteps. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstratton Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Daddy Dave Dandy Dave sorry to hear about your father I know it's hard to take cuz it take to cook me a few years after my father passed but I still think about him daily and I know what you mean because he was a big part of what I did and how I do things today and he was the one that got me into the antique cars and taught me all I know and I know what you mean about them being Jacks of all trades back then because that's how he was brought up and that's how he brought me up and I did as much as I could do and what I can do by myself he always help me with you take care best wishes and will keep you in our prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Dad's are special. Never forget all the great times and life's lessons. I'll always remember my Dad's best days and the times he lived in. So much history now lost, but it's up to us to keep those memories alive. Where in Virginia did they live? Terry Edited November 29, 2021 by Terry Bond (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry for your loss but he had a long life, well lived, and an offspring who will carry on his preservation of the past. Where was his Virginia farm? Around 2:00 seems appropriate here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dave my friend so sorry for your loss. It was such a treat when you had us visit his farm during the VMCC Nickel tour back in 2016. It was a privilege to meet him then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dave, Very sorry for your loss, I think of my Dad every day, you were blessed to have yours for 89 years. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family and friends. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sad as always when someone loses a Parent. Especially when there is a close relationship. I am sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 So very sorry to hear. Remember the good times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 My condolences to you. Remember the good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry for your loss. Be thankful for years of great memories. Unfortunately many of us were not afforded the luxury of a great father/son relationship. You are fortunate! Count your blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry to hear of your loss. The good memories will live on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Deepest condolences from all of us here in Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry for your loss Dave. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 It always saddens me to hear/read of such a loss. Any forum I spend significant time on? Becomes like a second family. In spite of the fact that we might never meet face to face? The many good regular people there become like friends as real and close as any I have known for many years. I am certain that many here feel the same way. Things that happen in their families matters, and we care about those things. Losing close friends and family members is a necessary part of life. It is for all practical purposes unavoidable. Be grateful that you had a good relationship with him, and that it lasted for a very long time. Not everyone gets to have that with their fathers. Cherish the memories of good times and happy moments. And know that many people here are helping to feel your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 So sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2005 on the 27th. It made thanksgiving a real bummer for a while, but has gotten better over time. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 My condolences to you on your father's passing. It is always a time that comes too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36 D2 Coupe Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dave - We don't get to choose our parents but some of us won the lottery and have had exceptional Dads and Moms. The gift of family and a lifetime of its lessons, love and experiences made us who we are. You were proud of your Dad and he was proud of you too. Wonderful memories to carry forward and share with family and friends. My sincere condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 so sorry dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Very sorry to hear about your Dad passing away, Dave. My heart and my prayers go out to your family in your time of loss. Your Dad sounds like he was a very industrious and great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Tate Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Sorry for your loss Dave. I remember the joy I had of working with my Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura S Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Very sorry for your loss. Nice to have your father that long ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspeedyt Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 life moves on. sorry for your loss. be thankful that he was in your life at least this long. my dad died at 85. it was his time to pass on eleven years ago. i’m now 71 and i don’t want to live on and be a burden to my children. i value quality of life. thank God for mercy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Dave, Dale and I offer our sympathy, learning of your Dad's passing. We were just a few days ago thinking back to when you joined us for dinner at Geneva,NY Seems he was the right example for you to follow, and he obviously raised you right. It is a blessing that you had so many years together. My Dad was my example - WWII Seabee, Firefighter, self-taught mechanic/electrician/electronics technician/all-around problem solver - taught me how, when, and why to work on cars and everything else. Lost him when he was 83, and now I'm 79. Enjoy the good memories and the time you had with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Times like this are when fond family stories can be comforting. Tell us one about the two of you, maybe even with cars. Teaching you to drive? A happy vacation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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