Ron Yates update

[RAHosmer@aol.com]

In Memory of Ron Yates, August 17, 1938 b September 26, 2004 

We have all lost a wonderful friend. He lived and breathed Austin-Healeys. 
And, had he had a choice he might have chosen to drive away in his BN2 or BN6 
on 
some favorite track and maybe, just maybe, alone. But he was, and always will 
be, with friends.  

I first met Ron through a friend, when he was attending the California State 
University at Chico, in the days when it was referred to as simply bChico 
Stateb. We became instant friends, and also found we had mutual friends. Ron 
shared his life with everyone he met. Different adventures with different 
friends. 
Some knew Ron as a professional photographer, others as an expert 
Austin-Healey historian. Students knew Ron, the teacher, in Riyadh, Saudi 
Arabia. Other 
friends will share their private memories of Ron, but one thing certain; Ron 
had 
friends. His sister in law, Virginia, said it all: bhe was a good son to his 
parents, a fine brother and a wonderful friend, always there when I needed 
himb.  

Cremation will take place this week and the family is considering a memorial 
service in the future. bWe need to think about how we want to honor Ronb, 
stated his daughter-in-law, known as bSisterb. Perhaps the most fitting 
memorial 
would be for someone to complete his book on racing Healeys.

Survivors include his brother, Claude bChipb Yates, sister-in-law Virginia  
Yates, cousins, Jim and Malie Yates, plus numerous nieces and nephews, Allan 
Kruest;  Sherry Huey; Pamela & Taylor Parks; Virginia, Kristin & Samantha Kyle; 
Heidi, Emma & Daphne Freitas.  

Cards may be sent to Claude & Virginia Yates, 515  South Ohio, Anaheim, CA  
92805


Posted by Richard and Kay Hosmer
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