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29FordGuy · 03-25-2011, 07:23 PM

I am sure several of you will remember my story of finding the last owner of my Model A Town Sedan ("One thrilled 90-year old" thread). His name was Oliver William Johnson, he lived in Etna, California, and last drove it in 1970. I wrote that thread on January 15 after I had last talked to him on the phone. I sent him some pictures of the car when I first got it and what it looked like now. He was so excited about showing them to his buddies and telling them stories of the ol' Model A.

I just received a letter from his caregiver saying that Oliver has passed away on February 3. I never got to give him that ride that I promised, but at least I know that I was able to give him some pleasurable memories in his last two weeks. I am still planning on getting over there as soon as the weather improves this spring and meet all his buddies at the coffee shop. It should be fun. Maybe I should rename my car Oliver after my friend that I never got to meet in person.

Robert

03-25-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
29FordGuy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brookings, OR Posts: 62	One thrilled 90-year old - sad news I am sure several of you will remember my story of finding the last owner of my Model A Town Sedan ("One thrilled 90-year old" thread). His name was Oliver William Johnson, he lived in Etna, California, and last drove it in 1970. I wrote that thread on January 15 after I had last talked to him on the phone. I sent him some pictures of the car when I first got it and what it looked like now. He was so excited about showing them to his buddies and telling them stories of the ol' Model A. I just received a letter from his caregiver saying that Oliver has passed away on February 3. I never got to give him that ride that I promised, but at least I know that I was able to give him some pleasurable memories in his last two weeks. I am still planning on getting over there as soon as the weather improves this spring and meet all his buddies at the coffee shop. It should be fun. Maybe I should rename my car Oliver after my friend that I never got to meet in person. Robert