The Ford Barn

H. L. Chauvin · 10-16-2013, 10:10 AM

Hi Andrea,

There are really no words that can truly convey our most sincere inner feelings that we would all like to kindly express to your family for your lost loved one.

Your Dad had a special gift to touch the hearts of many that he met; and let us never forget the profound respect that he had for all of us.

Ross/Kzoo · 10-16-2013, 10:31 AM

Condolences to you and your family. As many have said previously I looked forwards to the solutions that your father offered. We all hope that you will continue the correspondence on the Fordbarn that your father started. If you get a new Fordbarn name please somehow include "ColumbiA" in your name.

Steve Wastler · 10-16-2013, 10:45 AM

Always hate to hear of fellow A'ers passing, my condolences to you and your family. So glad you have his car.

msmaron · 10-16-2013, 10:46 AM

Our condolences to you and your family

asapguy · 10-16-2013, 11:22 AM

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. If he ever attended any of the Northwest Regional Model A Meets I'm sure I would have met him at one time or another. My wife & I have only missed one NW Reg. Meet in the last 10 yrs. Living just over 100 miles south of BC we have met many great Canadian Model A'rs. Our prayers go out to your family. Perry & Sue

1931 flamingo · 10-16-2013, 02:47 PM

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Prayers going out to you and your family. And your Dad will live on everytime you see his A in your possession.
Paul in CT

Farrell In Vancouver · 10-16-2013, 03:43 PM

Shocked and dismayed Andrea.
He was a huge voice on this forum, and I always hoped to meet him in person.
His ability to communicate his knowledge to others was truly remarkable, and only succeeded by his kindness. He will be missed, and you have my deepest condolences.

ckulchar · 10-16-2013, 06:31 PM

Sorry for your loss.

Charley

montanafordman · 10-16-2013, 06:46 PM

Very sorry for your loss. ColumbiA was a model contributor/member on this site. His posts were always constructive, to the point, helpful and polite. I wish I had a chance to meet your dad in person and he will be missed here without a doubt. We look forward to hearing from you in the future and best of luck with your Dad's car! I'm sure it will bring your family years of happiness and great memories - both old and new. I inherited my grandfathers coupe and I think of him all the time when I'm working on it and driving it.

Michael M · 10-16-2013, 07:16 PM

My condolences and prayers to you and your family. Perhaps there is some comfort to be found from the outpouring of sympathy and the fond words of so many on this FordBarn.

SAJ · 10-16-2013, 07:21 PM

Hello Andrea. On the other side of the world, we are the last to get the news, even though the sun rises here first. I was saddened to hear of your loss, though we did guess he must have been very unwell to let his cherished cars go.
Your Dad helped me many times with specific problems and he was indeed a model contributor/member, being always accurate, succinct and, most importantly, polite and respectful in all his answers. He will be greatly missed on this forum, and he was certainly one of my favorite posters. I always sought out his replies eagerly.
I am so glad you now have his car and look forward to your continued posting on this wonderful forum that we are so lucky to have. Like ColumbiA, I read it every day, since it gives much more pleasure than just a question and answer forum.
Rest in Peace ColumbiA
SAJ in NZ

jimalabam · 10-16-2013, 07:31 PM

My condolences to you and the family. ColumbiA was a friend to all of us who are on the Ford Barn. He surely will be missed, and we are glad you will continue in his stead. Jim Langley...

Don S · 10-16-2013, 09:54 PM

This news has come as quite a shock to many of us. I have known Richard for many years of car shows and conversations. On behalf of the members of the South Okanagan chapter of The Vintage Car club of Canada,our deepest condolences to you and your family. I have a nice picture taken in May at our local ice cream shop. Our Model A's are parked side by side. Richard and son Tony are in the picture enjoying an ice cream cone. If I knew how I would post it.I can post it to an e-mail if someone would pm me. Please keep in touch with Fordbarn,your dad would have liked that.

insomniacshotrods · 10-17-2013, 07:26 AM

Andrea,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Cancer is such a horrible thing, my mother died from it as well. His spirit will live on every time your driving the model a, youll both be grinning ear to ear. God Bless you in this time of loss.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-17-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Don S

This news has come as quite a shock to many of us. I have known Richard for many years of car shows and conversations. On behalf of the members of the South Okanagan chapter of The Vintage Car club of Canada,our deepest condolences to you and your family. I have a nice picture taken in May at our local ice cream shop. Our Model A's are parked side by side. Richard and son Tony are in the picture enjoying an ice cream cone. If I knew how I would post it.I can post it to an e-mail if someone would pm me. Please keep in touch with Fordbarn,your dad would have liked that.

If this works then here are the two pictures Don sent me to post.

Don S · 10-17-2013, 03:06 PM

Terry H ,thanks for your offer,but your e-mail address did not work for some reason..Don

Spooky Two · 10-18-2013, 02:08 AM

Andrea,
my condolences go out to you and your family.
Heartfelt condolences.
I remember the first time I met Richard, he darted across a busy highway to wave me down in my A. And then proceeded to tell me ALL about what I had

He was "A" true treasure of knowledge.
And at the swap meets, he was someone I always needed to visit with.
He will be missed.

Victor Peters
Osoyoos, B.C.

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” -Jack Lemmon

Mike V. Florida · 10-18-2013, 04:04 AM

Very sad to hear about your Dad. I know with all my heart that he was proud and relieved that you were going to continue on with his car. Your Dad was correct that we will always do our best to help those in Model A need.

Russ/40 · 10-18-2013, 11:17 AM

Thank you for sharing that with us. It's nice to know how much our forum friends add to our daily lives. That should be all of ours goal, to add something positive to the lives of others. Thank you for sharing with us your dad's sentiments. We are great full for his contributions.

columbiA · 10-21-2013, 12:44 AM

Thank you all. Dad would have been humbled to read your kind words. Thank you Don for posting the pictures. My family will continue to celebrate his life and legacy each and every day. I miss him so much....

Please send me an email on how to post a picture and I will post some of him with his Model A's.

Dearest thanks,
Andrea

10-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#21
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Hi Andrea, There are really no words that can truly convey our most sincere inner feelings that we would all like to kindly express to your family for your lost loved one. Your Dad had a special gift to touch the hearts of many that he met; and let us never forget the profound respect that he had for all of us.

10-16-2013, 10:31 AM	#22
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Condolences to you and your family. As many have said previously I looked forwards to the solutions that your father offered. We all hope that you will continue the correspondence on the Fordbarn that your father started. If you get a new Fordbarn name please somehow include "ColumbiA" in your name.

10-16-2013, 10:45 AM	#23
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Always hate to hear of fellow A'ers passing, my condolences to you and your family. So glad you have his car.

10-16-2013, 10:46 AM	#24
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Our condolences to you and your family __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

10-16-2013, 11:22 AM	#25
asapguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish Wa. Posts: 389	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. If he ever attended any of the Northwest Regional Model A Meets I'm sure I would have met him at one time or another. My wife & I have only missed one NW Reg. Meet in the last 10 yrs. Living just over 100 miles south of BC we have met many great Canadian Model A'rs. Our prayers go out to your family. Perry & Sue

10-16-2013, 02:47 PM	#26
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Prayers going out to you and your family. And your Dad will live on everytime you see his A in your possession. Paul in CT

10-16-2013, 03:43 PM	#27
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Shocked and dismayed Andrea. He was a huge voice on this forum, and I always hoped to meet him in person. His ability to communicate his knowledge to others was truly remarkable, and only succeeded by his kindness. He will be missed, and you have my deepest condolences. Last edited by Farrell In Vancouver; 10-18-2013 at 12:35 PM.

10-16-2013, 06:31 PM	#28
ckulchar Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Amherst Ohio Posts: 157	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Sorry for your loss. Charley

10-16-2013, 06:46 PM	#29
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Very sorry for your loss. ColumbiA was a model contributor/member on this site. His posts were always constructive, to the point, helpful and polite. I wish I had a chance to meet your dad in person and he will be missed here without a doubt. We look forward to hearing from you in the future and best of luck with your Dad's car! I'm sure it will bring your family years of happiness and great memories - both old and new. I inherited my grandfathers coupe and I think of him all the time when I'm working on it and driving it. __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

10-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#30
Michael M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Middlesex County, NJ Posts: 298	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee My condolences and prayers to you and your family. Perhaps there is some comfort to be found from the outpouring of sympathy and the fond words of so many on this FordBarn.

10-16-2013, 07:21 PM	#31
SAJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 514	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Hello Andrea. On the other side of the world, we are the last to get the news, even though the sun rises here first. I was saddened to hear of your loss, though we did guess he must have been very unwell to let his cherished cars go. Your Dad helped me many times with specific problems and he was indeed a model contributor/member, being always accurate, succinct and, most importantly, polite and respectful in all his answers. He will be greatly missed on this forum, and he was certainly one of my favorite posters. I always sought out his replies eagerly. I am so glad you now have his car and look forward to your continued posting on this wonderful forum that we are so lucky to have. Like ColumbiA, I read it every day, since it gives much more pleasure than just a question and answer forum. Rest in Peace ColumbiA SAJ in NZ

10-16-2013, 07:31 PM	#32
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee My condolences to you and the family. ColumbiA was a friend to all of us who are on the Ford Barn. He surely will be missed, and we are glad you will continue in his stead. Jim Langley...

10-16-2013, 09:54 PM	#33
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 243	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee This news has come as quite a shock to many of us. I have known Richard for many years of car shows and conversations. On behalf of the members of the South Okanagan chapter of The Vintage Car club of Canada,our deepest condolences to you and your family. I have a nice picture taken in May at our local ice cream shop. Our Model A's are parked side by side. Richard and son Tony are in the picture enjoying an ice cream cone. If I knew how I would post it.I can post it to an e-mail if someone would pm me. Please keep in touch with Fordbarn,your dad would have liked that.

10-17-2013, 07:26 AM	#34
insomniacshotrods Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 267	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Andrea, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Cancer is such a horrible thing, my mother died from it as well. His spirit will live on every time your driving the model a, youll both be grinning ear to ear. God Bless you in this time of loss.

10-17-2013, 03:06 PM	#36
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 243	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Terry H ,thanks for your offer,but your e-mail address did not work for some reason..Don

10-18-2013, 02:08 AM	#37
Spooky Two Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Osoyoos British Columbia Canada Posts: 12	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Andrea, my condolences go out to you and your family. Heartfelt condolences. I remember the first time I met Richard, he darted across a busy highway to wave me down in my A. And then proceeded to tell me ALL about what I had He was "A" true treasure of knowledge. And at the swap meets, he was someone I always needed to visit with. He will be missed. Victor Peters Osoyoos, B.C. “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” -Jack Lemmon

10-18-2013, 04:04 AM	#38
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Very sad to hear about your Dad. I know with all my heart that he was proud and relieved that you were going to continue on with his car. Your Dad was correct that we will always do our best to help those in Model A need. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

10-18-2013, 11:17 AM	#39
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Thank you for sharing that with us. It's nice to know how much our forum friends add to our daily lives. That should be all of ours goal, to add something positive to the lives of others. Thank you for sharing with us your dad's sentiments. We are great full for his contributions.

10-21-2013, 12:44 AM	#40
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: In memory of 'ColumbiA', my Father, Richard Lee Thank you all. Dad would have been humbled to read your kind words. Thank you Don for posting the pictures. My family will continue to celebrate his life and legacy each and every day. I miss him so much.... Please send me an email on how to post a picture and I will post some of him with his Model A's. Dearest thanks, Andrea