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CRUZR42
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Posted: Mar 17, 2008, 10:26 PM
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It is with great sadness that I must tell everybody that we have lost another member of the PT Cruiser community and a dear friend. Pat "Ivy" VanGaasbeek passed away at her home on Monday, September 17, 2008. I know that she will be missed by many. No other details are available at this time.
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CRUZR42, The "BOOP BUGGY"
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Posts: 84 | From: Burlington, Kansas
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OldSchool
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Posted: Mar 18, 2008, 4:59 AM
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She was always a fun lady to be around, and she will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
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MICKEY41
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Posted: Mar 18, 2008, 8:45 AM
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 This is terrible news. I met Pat in Bartlesville last summer. At that time I was interested in the Topeka, Kansas group as it was the closest club to my Nebraska town. It was still a four hour drive for me and when I was talking ( for the first time ) to Pat, she graciously invited me to come stay in her home. What a kind, wonderful lady. All my sympathies to the Kansas crowd. Mickey
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It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections
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WEBECRQQZN
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Posted: Mar 18, 2008, 9:45 AM
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 Ivy was one Sweet Lady for sure and had a mind of here own!!I was fortunate to meet her way back at the Midwest Regionals in Winfield Kansas and again at Cruise the Rockies.
She is now Cruisin' the Golden Hiway, Sleep my Friend ,Peace be with you
Mikie from Milwaukie 
"Keep On Cruisin'"
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MICKEY41
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008, 3:53 PM
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I thought I would share this message that I got from the Topeka group concerning Pat. It gave me a lot to think about. Mickey
Mary,
Thanks for sharing your kind words and those of others. I'm thinking
she didn't want us to know about her deteriorating health.
The following poem speaks volumes about our dear PAT and life. I know
I have learned a lot from her these past six years and am ever
thankful for her encouraging words and the friendship we had.
I'M GLAD YOU'RE IN MY DASH
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone,
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
(1930 - 2008)
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her,
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars (with the exception of the PT Cruiser)
...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile.
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
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2005 ELECTRIC BLUE CLASSIC
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect.
It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections
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Bo Blue PT
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Posted: Mar 20, 2008, 5:41 PM
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Condolances to the family & friends. Prayers are going up!
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silvereagle
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Posted: Mar 25, 2008, 7:07 AM
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It is with great sadness that I must tell everybody that we have lost another member of the PT Cruiser community and a dear friend. Pat "Ivy" VanGaasbeek passed away at her home on Monday, September 17, 2008. I know that she will be missed by many. No other details are available at this time.
When did she pass away?
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Posts: 936 | From: New Castle ,Del, USA
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Clive G
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Posted: Mar 25, 2008, 7:39 AM
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Quote:
Quote:
It is with great sadness that I must tell everybody that we have lost another member of the PT Cruiser community and a dear friend. Pat "Ivy" VanGaasbeek passed away at her home on Monday, September 17, 2008. I know that she will be missed by many. No other details are available at this time.
When did she pass away?
Yes, Sept. 17, 2008 can't be correct.
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SmittysPT
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Posted: Mar 27, 2008, 8:42 AM
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She way one sweet lady. Our prayers for her and her family. May she be cruisin in a better place now.
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Jack Smith (Smittys PT)
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Posts: 2785 | From: Colorado Rockies
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CRUZR42
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Posted: Mar 27, 2008, 7:46 PM
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My apologies! She passed away March 17th, 2008.
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CRUZR42, The "BOOP BUGGY"
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Posts: 84 | From: Burlington, Kansas
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Mylilcruz
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Posted: Mar 28, 2008, 6:34 AM
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My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends. It is so hard to lose a member of the PT family, whether they are near or far.
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HipCat
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008, 7:34 AM
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So sorry to hear this news. I know this is a huge loss. Prayers for her family and friends.
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