SAD NEWS
Hello All,
Kent Waldron, Steve's Dad has passed away. His services were held Saturday, Jan.5, at 1PM.
Kent was a member of the COUNTY CRUISERS. We will truly miss him.
Barbara Fleming
COUNTY CRUISERS
Now a member of The Little Guys
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MORE SAD NEWS
It grieves me deeply to inform everyone that Over the Hill Gang founder
John Pickle passed away this afternoon (January 2, 2008) about 4:30 at Palomar Hospital.
More info to follow.
John Pickle's
'29 Ford Roadster
Photo courtesy of Bill Hogue, President
Over the Hill Gang San Diego
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EVEN MORE SAD NEWS
Norman Baldwin a
past member of Over the Hill Gang passed away January 2nd, 2008
Norman and Julie drove a 1946 white Ford four door sedan.
He had suffered from primary progressive aphasia and Parkinson's.
Services
were held at 1 pm Jan 5th at the Faith Fellowship 12127 Woodside Ave Lakeside
Julie
Baldwin
9819 Jeremy St
Santee CA 92071
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EVEN MORE SAD NEWS
George Cross
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| The Discovery Channel car-building legend Boyd Coddington. Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show "American Hot Rod" introduced the nation to the West Coast hot rod guru, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Whittier, Calif. He was 63. (AP Photo/Discovery Channel) |
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Ted Cyr, former National Top Eliminator Champ, former NHRA Nationals
and March Meet Winner with partner Bill Hooper had one of the most
successful teams in the country during the late 50's and early 60's and
latter fielded a modern Top Fuel car with Flip Schofield, died Dec. 2, 2008
of complications following heart surgery in July. Ted was 79.
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The Little Guys lose one of our own.
The Little Guys are heartbroken to report that our own Sandra Heiss passed on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Sandra and Jerry Heiss are true friends to all of us in The Little Guys. They are also members of The Over The Hill Gang and have been close friends for many years. Sandra chaired the Fall Mountain Run several years and served on numerous committees. She is our current Vice President and Parliamentarian and couldn't say "no" to anyone asking for help with any project. I have so many great memories of time spent with Sandra and Jerry; Cruisin Grand, Fall Mountain Runs, dinners, club functions and cruises. Our hearts go out to Jerry and his family for this huge loss.
Sandra we all love you and will miss you.
Sandra & Jerry at the club's Christmas Party.
Published in
North County Times on 6/28/2009
Sandra
Ann Heiss VALLEY CENTER -- Sandra Ann Heiss passed
away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Sandra enjoyed many
interests including the Padres, Wild Animal Park,
RV'ing, "Sisters in Crime" writers group, and The
Herbal Society. She held leadership positions with
two local street rod clubs: Over the Hill Gang,
North County and The Little Guys. She also was on
the Fall Mountain Run committee for several years
and chaired it twice. Sandra was a devoted mother
and grandmother, both to her immediate and extended
families. She was in all regards, a great lady, who
is sorely missed. She is survived by her husband
Jerry, their children, Shelly Carlin, Amy, Nancy,
Steve and Tim Heiss, her grandchildren, Alex, Abel,
Zach and Kyle Heiss, Aaron Dial, and Kaitlyn Carlin,
the joy of her life. There will be a private
Celebration of Life at a future date.
Letter from Jerry Heiss
June 19, 2009
Dear Tim:
You asked me to let you know if we decided to have a Celebration of Life for Sandra. Shelly and I, after consulting with some close friends and in keeping with Sandra’s wishes, have decided to have a small intimate gathering of family and close friends. I know that all of “The Little Guys” wish us the best as we struggle with our loss. Please let them know that Shelly and I appreciate their support and prayers. In the mean time, if the club or any members would like to do so, a small donation in Sandra’s name to either The American Cancer Society or The American Diabetes Society would be a wonderful tribute.
Sincerely,
Jerry Heiss
Goodbye Sandra, we will all miss you.
Blackie Johnston passed away on September 3rd, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
Blackie's red Model A sedan, parked next to his brother Red's green
Ford pickup
Little Guy Jerry Lee's older brother Joe passed away on March 8th. "Smokey Joe Lee" was a real car nut and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Joe
Lee "Smokey Joe Lee" 4-10-1944 ~ 3-8-2010 VISTA -- Joe Lee,
65, passed away in the comfort of his home and loved ones in
Vista on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born in North
Manchester, Indiana, son of Oscar and Lorena Lee. He was a
resident since 1956. He was owner of Lee's Iron and Metal
which has been established for 51 year. He was preceded in
death by his father, Oscar Lee and mother, Lorena Lee. He
leaves behind his wife, Barbara Lee of 15 years; five
children and eight grandchildren. He was the third of five
brothers, Jim and wife, Kay Lee, Jack and wife, Terry Lee,
Jeff and wife, Joyce Lee and Jerry and wife, Patti Lee, all
of Vista; and numerous nephews and nieces. He served as a
member of the Vista Optimist Club for many years and a
member of the Escondido Moose. Joe was a professional race
car driver for AA Dragsters from 1964 - 1982 and AA Funny
Car from 1968 - 1982. He was a master mechanic and a man of
many talents. He enjoyed Nascar/NHRA, golf, trains and
spending time with family and friends. A Celebration of Life
will be held in his honor on Thursday, March 18th at 5 p.m.,
at the Vista Optimist Club 600 Optimist Way, Vista, CA
92083. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kaiser
Hospice Special Need's, 10992 San Diego Mission Road, Suite
2100, San Diego, CA 92108. Sign the Guest Book online
obits.nctimes.com
Timothy M. Clemons Tim is a former member of the Little Guys, here he is at TurnKey Engine Supply at a Little Guys meeting in November of 2005. Tim was a great guy and loved his ’39 Chevy. This is a huge loss to the Light’em Up Street Rods as well as Tim’s old friends in the Little Guys. Our prayers go out for Janet and the rest of the family.
Below Published in North County Times on May 18, 2010
Timothy M. Clemons, 47 OCEANSIDE -- Timothy M. Clemons passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was the son of Thomas H. and Yona Mary Clemons. Tim lived in Oceanside most of his life. He was a service technician for Culligan Water Conditioning for 25 years. He was the Treasurer for the "Light 'em Up Street Rod Car Club." Tim loved working on his '39 Chevy coupe and loved Nascar racing. He enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He was loved by many and was always there to lend a helping hand. Tim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet Clemons; son, Jonathan Clemons of Oceanside; father, Thomas; sisters, Melissa Nelson of Oceanside and Melaini Peet of Vista, Calif.; and brother, Thomas Clemons, Jr., of Vista. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yona. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2010. Contact Holly Wickham for more information. 760-207-8678. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
