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MAY 09, 06:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rainman:
William was a class act all the way, as evidenced by the turnout at the visitation and funeral service. Yesterday at the visitation, it is estimated more than 2,000 people showed to pay their respects. A planned 3 hour visitation lasted more than 8 hours, from 4pm till after midnight. People waited hours, honestly hours, to pay their respects. I waited in line for 4 hours to share a few brief moments with his family. And the line got longer and longer as I waited in line. I would not be surprised if the wait in line got to be 6 hours. The line extended throughout the funeral home's hallways, down the sidewalks and into the parking lot. People were parking everywhere as all the nearby parking lots were overfilled and more cars kept arriving. The funeral was a great service, and there weren't enough chairs and room in the service area for all the people in attendance. Many folks had to stand in the back or nearby hallways. |
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My Best goes out to his family and friends. It sounds like we lost another truly loved and respected person. A turnout of over 2000 people goes to show just how many lives he had touched.
-Chris
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Dennis LaGrua
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MAY 09, 07:47 PM
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A while back there was a guy from Southern Va on this forum who passed on about 2 years back.. He was a former GM service technician with 30 yrs expereince and was infamous for owning 5 Fieros that all burned to the ground. I knew him by the name of Phil , (his user name was GT Dude) and some of you may remember him. Nice guy and he sounded he might have been a refugee from the Hippie era of the 70's. He apparently had a health problem and could no longer work,
Then there was my former wife Lois who had terminal cancer and passed away in 2004. She wasn't into owning Fieros but did go to some of the Carlisle shows with me.
May all the folks that have graced us with their presence and friendship in the Fiero hobby rest in peace .
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87GT - with 3800SC Series III engine, 4T65eHD
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "[This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 05-09-2008).]
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madcurl
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JUN 19, 01:52 PM
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Dedicated to the memory of Joe; owner/creator behind Driven Vision. I didn't get a chance to say hello at Dells 2007, but I did take notice of his car due to it's "tweakness."
Notice the unique widebody;
Notice at the top of the hood where it meets the windshield; reminds me of #020. Vents lives-on with #022.
Notice the headlamps; reminds me of the Redux
Styling cues similar to #013
A lot if unique ideas, many more not mentioned.
Notice the mirror and its unique styling. Reminds me of #020
33 years of age is way too soon to leave this earth, but the items Joe created will live on in our cars. May you rest in peace. 
Thank you Cliff  for allowing us to have a forum that can express are deepest sympathy for those WE have lost in death and allowing us to see how they're tweakness has greatly enhance our love for the Fiero. Pennock forum produces fruits worthy of enjoying.
I was unable to copy Joe's picture;
Joseph "Joe" Ophoven
Ophoven, Joseph "Joe" 33, passed away June 13, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Joe owned and operated Driven Visions body shop in west Duluth since 2005. Joe had a terrific sense of humor, and will be dearly missed. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Jenny; daughter, Adara; son, Darian; parents, Mike Ophoven, Sharon Kytola; sisters, Michelle, Chris; brothers, Kevin, Mike; extended family and friends; Greg Gaskins; many furry and scaly companions. Memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Cremation Society of MN, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park. There will be a visitation from 12-2 PM prior to the service.
Published in the Star Tribune on 6/18/2008.
My rant. Unlike other forums were they mock OUR cars and wish death upon follow venders  ;[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 06-19-2008).]
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turbo86se
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JUN 19, 02:07 PM
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He's not a member of this board as far as I know, but Mr. Hammel died last year of a heart attack. He lived right around the corner from my parents and was the original owner of a loaded red '88GT. To this day it doesn't have 10k miles on it. Last time I drove by their house it was in the driveway, clean as can be. Never seen rain. Beautiful car and a very nice man.
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madcurl
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JUN 19, 07:53 PM
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Correction: I did (briefly) spoken to Joseph "Joe" Ophoven at the Dells 2007 show. Troy reminded of our conversation; I must be getting old, hehe.
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linuxpowered88
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JUN 20, 08:18 PM
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Wow I just saw this in another thread. What a beautiful car it is a great loss in the community. I hope someone picks up where he left off.
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madcurl
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JUN 28, 02:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
Joseph "Joe" Ophoven
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WELL, Did any Fiero owners honor Joe's memory by attend the funeral?
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madcurl
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SEP 21, 12:34 PM
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I hope nobody is on this channel. 
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madcurl
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NOV 30, 02:18 PM
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In 2008 we lost several Fiero lovers.
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Erik
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NOV 30, 02:49 PM
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this thread is depressing [This message has been edited by Erik (edited 11-30-2008).]
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