Another one lost

kroozn · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 7:12 pm Post subject:

Don was one of my favorite people.
Always smiling.
Even during our last visit when he told me the doctors said he would see this Christmas but would make no guarantees after that ... he was smiling.
It was the one time I couldn't smile with him.
It was truly my pleasure to have know him.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Carl

phat rat · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 7:31 pm Post subject:

I agree with all the allocades. I met him at Bakersfield last fall and he was everything you who knew him longer are saying

Fat Cat · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 7:43 pm Post subject:

This is a truely sad moment for all of us. When I think about Don I think about the events of the 2000 RRT Tour of LA and how he was always smiling and the way he just adopted my daughter. She often remembers that time and has many fond memories of Don.

We will miss you Sr.
God speed.

tomslik · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 7:50 pm Post subject:

well, damn, that brought a tear to my eye..... Crying or Very sad

he was a cool guy...the little i got to talk to him (and pope down under) a few years back made an impression....
i always figgered i'd run into him again sooner or later......guess it'll be later.

Pope Downunder · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 8:52 pm Post subject:

To Don's family and friends;

I am deeply saddened by his passing.

I met Don for the first time in 2000 on a flying visit when I dropped into the Goodguys Colorado event. He was very friendly and was very interesting to talk to. We kept in touch via the RRT.

In 2004, when Steve and I came over, Don went to some special trouble for us pre=Bonneville in Ogden. He and Mickey met up with us and took us on a garage tour, to a cruise night and to their STAGs clubrooms. It was fantastic for us.

Another good guy has passed on, but he obviously made a significant contribution to his country, and made lots of friends; he will be sadly missed.

Neil

48ford · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 9:19 pm Post subject:

We did nott know him,but we still feel the loss.
Russ&Irene

river1 · Posted: Thu, Dec 28 2006, 11:47 pm Post subject:

Carps · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 7:45 am Post subject:

Uncle Bob · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 10:12 am Post subject:

Had the pleasure of meeting Don at Carl's bbq last year. What a joy he was to talk to! Sounds like he had that effect on a lot of folks. Enjoy your peace Don.

jaybee · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 12:35 pm Post subject:

Very sorry to hear of that, he will be missed.

1FATGMC · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 2:03 pm Post subject:

One memory I'll always have at b'ville had nothing to do with the racing. It was being in the buffet line behind Don, Carps, and River1 and hoping there would be some food left Twisted Evil

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c ya,

Sum

tomslik · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 3:05 pm Post subject:

enjenjo · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 4:15 pm Post subject:

Carps · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 4:52 pm Post subject:

WZ JUNK · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Another one lost

I had visited with Don in the past on the net, but our first face to face was at Bonneville in 2002. We all went for a pizza buffet that night. It was a great evening and he made it even better. I will miss him and his laugh. I have thought of him often today.

Gods speed.

John

Mr348 · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 8:18 pm Post subject:

I joined the message board specifically to recognize my dear friend Don Palfreyman. Having been around hot rods since birth I have got to know a lot of guys in this hobby and Don was most certainly one of the best I ever met. I had the pleasure of traveling from Utah to Pleasanton, CA in 02' with my just finished deuce roadster and that is where I met this giant of a man and instantly became friends. Don was a guy that always would shake your hand when you would see him and he never forgot a name. His big smile and deep laugh will always be in my heart and memories. I became a Goodguys Redders Rep because of Don. He was a great inspiration and I miss him so much. We talked often and I really regret not calling him on Christmas as I had planned. We in Utah have known that he only had a short time for quite awhile but we were not prepared for his passing. Please keep posting your stories of this great man. He will never be forgotten in the hearts of some of us. Thank you for giving me this place to let off some of my feelings. I am sad and struggling to get through. God Bless my fallen friend!
~Jeff Cornick

1FATGMC · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 10:51 pm Post subject:

Kroozn (Carl) sent me these pictures and asked me to post them, so here goes with Carl's comments, Sum

One of Don trying to steal the shop tour sign.
I gave it to him later. (this was at the Vegas Goodguys)

One of us on the Salt back when we were young...99? LOL (Don Jr., Carl, Sumner, Don Sr., and Mickey -- I have to say Don Sr. is the best looking one in the bunch, Sum.)

The 3rd pic is a backwards shot of a pic I can not find.
Your truck and Don's coupe were side by side. This just shows the rear of the coupe and none of your truck.
Do you have a front shot? ( I found the picture and it is the one above, Don Jr's Coupe on the left, then Don Sr.'s '34 and then my pickup, Sum)

That was a fun trip to Vegas and I had a good time with Don and the rest of the guys. Carl if you don't mind here are two pages about Don on my site, Sum:

http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/temppictures6.htm l

and

http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/temppictures3.htm l

I use to kid him about that breakdown in Moab a lot and he got back by posting a picture of me having to fix my teardrop on the salt Wink

. I told my wife I never met someone so positive all the time and I truly mean that, Sum

Crosley · Posted: Fri, Dec 29 2006, 11:11 pm Post subject:

thanks for posting the photos guys...... Your the Tops!

Carps · Posted: Sat, Dec 30 2006, 8:41 am Post subject:

Looks like Carl did a fine job of waxing the pavement in front of his shop. I guess that's what you do when you've got hot roddin' royalty come to visit. Wink

Bob K · Posted: Sat, Dec 30 2006, 10:42 pm Post subject:

Just got this email from Linda outlining the funeral arrangments. Also got an email from Lurker Mick. There are a bunch of guy's getting Don's 34 ready so that one of his sons can drive it to the funeral.

Bob,

This is to inform you of the passing of Don Palfreyman. His battle with Cancer is over and he has moved on to the great burnout in the sky. There will be a viewing held for Don on Tuesday, 02 January 07 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday 03 January from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.followed by the funeral at 11:00. Services are being held at Lindquest Mortuary, 3408 Washinghton BLVD. Ogden Ut, 84401. We would like to tahnk you for helping make Don's memories bright and fun. He loved his cars and car "BUDDIES". Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Linda Palfreyman

B Crying or Very sad

B

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