For those of you that might have known Earl...
Scott
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric [SMTP:ESandsnes@compuserve.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 9:01 PM
> To: MC-Members
> Subject: Earl Friis
>
> The following is undoubtedly toughest message I have ever created in
> my 15
> years with the Midwestern Council:
>
> Two weeks ago Earl Friis, a 30 year member of the Madison Sports Car
> Club,
> had open heart surgery to repair a leaky heart valve. At 10:30pm,
> Sunday
> evening, Earl passed away, due to complications in his recovery.
>
> Earl started racing in the early 70's in a EP, Triumph TR-3 and then
> moved
> to GP, Triumph Spitfires. Earl has been racing continuously since the
> early 70's and racked up several GP championships. Along with
> competing,
> Earl was the Madison Club's Secretary-Treasurer, membership chairman
> and a
> licensed MC starter for many years. Earl unselfishly donated his
> time,
> effort and expertise to MC and Madison over the last 30 years and was
> a
> friend and mentor to hundreds of council members over the years.
>
> I wish I could eloquently put into words Earl's undying love for our
> sport.
> Earl's jokes, personality, coy smile and quick wink touched anyone he
> met.
> The Madison Sports Car Club and Midwestern Council are the richer for
> having Earl as a friend and part of our family. Earl's absence will
> leave
> a huge hole in our organization and especially in my life.
>
> For those of you that wish to send flowers, cards or to say goodbye to
> Earl
> , there will be a visitation on Wednesday, April 26th at Ryans Funeral
> Home, 2418 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, from 5:00pm to
> 7:00pm.
> Funeral service will also be held at Ryans Funeral Home on Thursday,
> April
> 27th at 11:00am.
>
> With a sad heart,
>
> Eric Sandsnes
>
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