Butch, I agree, she was a great human being, her presence making the events
even more enjoyable, especially as we are/were getting started in the sport. I
too was unable to express my appreciation for all she did for me including
making sure the first event I co-chaired was successful.
I'd like to sign up to co-chair one of the Oakland Coliseum events in November
in honor of E.J.. Can someone on the Steering Committee comment on the
possibility of supporting a charity event with the income above operating fees
going to a charity in honor of E.J.?
E.J. will truly be missed <sigh>.
Sincerely,
barry
Jose Garcia wrote:
> E.J. was a wonderful person. This, my first year at autocross racing, she
> made me feel so welcome; pointing to the cooler on a hot day; lying
> straight to my face by telling me what wonderful car control I had. She
> did a lot to encourage me and make me feel like part of the group. I never
> had the chance to tell her how grateful I am for all the kindness that she
> showed me during the short time that I knew her.
>
> So E. J. where ever you are, thank you so very much. I will miss your
> smile.
>
> Butch
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <Smokerbros@aol.com>
> > To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> > Date: 9/21/01 6:13:01 PM
> > Subject: E.J. Bayliss has passed away
> >
> > As some of you may already have known, E.J. was diagnosed with pancreatic
> > cancer 1-2 months ago. She had surgery, and was looking forward to some
> > quality of life, but overall the prognosis was grim. She went down hill
> last
> > week and was re-admitted to the hospital, and passed away on Thurs, Sept
> 20th.
> >
> > There will be a service at Guerrero Brothers Funeral Home on Estudillo,
> just
> > off of I-580 on Sat., Sept. 22. Viewing from 4-6 PM with a service at 6
> PM
> > and then those who wish to can adjourn to a room at Grogan's at 7 PM.
> I'll
> > re-post with addresses if I get them tomorrow. I'll try to call as many
> > people as I can, as I know some of you won't get this until Monday...
> >
> > My phone number is 650-373-7797. I'll be available until 2 PM tomorrow
> when
> > I'm leaving for Oakland.
> >
> > Charlie
>
> --- Jose Garcia
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