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11-05-2021, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft
I haven’t heard from him in some time. Wanted to check and make sure he is safe and healthy. A true gentleman and an asset to FordBarn. Wayne
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I sent him a message asking if all was well. Hopefully he is just taking a break…..
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11-05-2021, 05:36 PM | #4 |
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Purdy's last post on 8/30/2021
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Last I talked to Tim was in May 2021. He told me at that time he fell and broke his left hip, then 2 weeks later developed pneumonia. When we talked he had just got home from the hospital. I have tried several times since then with no response. I hope he is OK. |
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I just sent him an email to his home. Wait and see I guess. Wayne
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11-06-2021, 08:07 AM | #9 |
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I miss Purdy too! He has helped me with matters concerning Pertronix coils and Simmons carburetors. Anything he says about Model-A's I take as gospel.
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11-06-2021, 06:05 PM | #10 |
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Anybody nearby that can make contact with Tim or his family ? No answer received to my private email. Thanks Wayne
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11-07-2021, 05:57 PM | #11 |
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One last time to the top. Wayne
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11-08-2021, 07:40 AM | #12 |
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Can’t say we didn’t try. God bless you Purdy ( Tim ), from your many friends on the Barn. Wayne
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11-10-2021, 12:37 PM | #13 |
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I hope he's just taking a break and all is well.
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What is his last name?
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11-10-2021, 05:32 PM | #15 |
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I believe you are correct but I think it is spelled Stephens. Tim Stephens
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11-10-2021, 06:00 PM | #17 |
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11-10-2021, 06:24 PM | #18 |
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It is definitely Tim Stephens
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11-13-2021, 03:44 PM | #19 |
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I emailed Tim 3 days ago. He always returned my emails in the past the same day. I can only assume the worst but I hope not.
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11-18-2021, 07:12 PM | #20 |
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I also sent him 3 emails in the last month all to no avail. I also sent messages to two of his Model A friends with no response. Does anyone know his town or city of residence in Alabama. Also if one of our technical experts can decipher anything from his email address I would be happy to confidentially share same. Somebody should know something. Thanks again, Wayne
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still no news on Purdy Swoft?
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I'm surprised no one on here has an answer to this question. Not being critical, I don't have an answer either. Starting to fear the worst.
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12-13-2021, 01:42 PM | #23 |
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Does anyone know what town he lived in? How old he was?
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12-14-2021, 11:41 AM | #24 |
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Last I heard from Purdy was end of March 2021. The following is part of our conversation via PM. I have written Purdy several time since with no response.
Last time he logged into Ford Barn was in August. He lives in Alabama but I don't know what city. Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead I haven't seen much of you on Ford Barn lately. Is all OK with you and family? Dennis Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft Dennis I fell and broke my left hip the 3rd of March and about 2 weeks latter I developed pneumonia and I have been in and out of the hospital every since . I just got home today. I'm not 100 percent but still kicking but not too high. I'm thinking about cleaning up and selling some Model A stuff. Thanks for checking on me. Purdy Your Friend Tim |
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Y-Blockhead,
Thanks for sharing this. Not good that you haven't heard from him since then.
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I hope this wasn’t him. What was the date in August that y’all corresponded?? https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/charles-stephens |
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12-15-2021, 05:59 AM | #28 |
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Deron Shady lurks around here..he’s in Huntsville
Maybe someone contact him or he’ll see this. I don’t seem to have his email or # Last edited by Oldbluoval; 12-15-2021 at 06:09 AM. |
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You do now.......
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I don't think this is Tim's OB. The OB stated the person died Aug 10. He made a post on Aug 14, see below.
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Sorry Y-blockhead, I missed the early date. However August 11 2021 is a day after the OB says whoever passed away.
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ETA: I spoke with a friend this afternoon who is a past president of the Central Alabama Model A Ford Club and he said the name wasn't familiar with him. He's 79 years old and been fooling with Model A's since he was a teen so either Tim did a good job of flying under the radar or I'm mistaken about where in the state he lived. My guess is that I'm mistaken, but I'll continue to see if I can learn anything. Last edited by dlshady; 12-15-2021 at 04:39 PM. |
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From a previous post from the thread ( just wondering what’s the year of you’re birth) Purdy said his birthdate was November of 1946
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Let’s give it one more chance, please help!
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12-24-2021, 07:37 AM | #40 |
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Well Purdy / Tim we tried. Wherever you are may God bless you. Your friends at FordBarn!
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I received an email from Purdy’s wife Deb this evening. Purdy ( Tim ) passed away on July 17, 2021 from complications from a heart condition. She says he loved the FordBarn and his FordBarn friends. May his soul Rest In Peace and our sincere condolences to his family. God bless him, Wayne
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Rest In Peace Tim ! Condolences to Deb and his family!
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I’ve asked the monitors to place update on the title as I don’t know how. Wayne
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Hmm. That has put a dent in the day. I am thinking of his family.
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Sorry to hear this. Altho I have never met Tim I considered him a good friend. We had a lot of good conversations (off line) about Model As. Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed.
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His experience has already been missed. Rest in peace Purdy. SAJ in NZ |
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Very sorry to hear that. Enjoyed reading his thoughts along with Toms.
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He was one of the “BEST”.
Purdy will be missed by many, many of us. Rest In Peace my friend. Last edited by WHN; 03-11-2022 at 03:25 PM. |
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Bummer! Rest In Peace my friend. See ya' on the other side......
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Bad news. We have lost too many recently. I figured that had to be the explanation as to why we hadn’t heard from him.
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Oh no. Tom and Purdy. Two very knowledgeable people that would help anybody anytime. A big loss for the barn. I still have Purdy's brake adjusting method in my file's. God bless them both. Sorry for your loss Deb.
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Several years ago he left the barn for awhile….I think he tired of some feedback he got. I wrote him and mentioned how much most of us enjoyed and respected him…..so he came back and thanked me for giving him the nudge. He was so knowledgeable and experienced….a great Model A friend…..rest in peace Purdy…..
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Truly sad new's, ... RIP Tim.
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I’ll miss him as well.
Does anyone know what his Purdue Swoft name meant? Maybe pretty soft? Pretty swift? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by shew01; 03-12-2022 at 07:17 PM. |
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I will also miss his posts, I always looked forward to them. Very informative. God Bless his family and my you Rest In Peace.
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A Fordbarn Friend, helpful, welcoming, good guy. I had a plan to stop at his place but we have really cut back on our traveling, too late now. He will stay on the 'Friends' list in my Profile.
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