Club Rep Bill Darland Passes Away

Sadly, we have to report that Club Rep Bill Darland, age 62, passed away on July 28 in Eugene, Oregon.  Bill had a great sense of humor, as evidenced in the top photo.  Bill and friends were cruising in their rods to Vegas in the Spring of 2008 and, of course, had to stop by 'Area 51' for a photo shoot before heading on to the rockabilly music and car show known as Viva Las Vegas.

It was at Viva that Ken and I met Bill.  We put him and his Willys sedan right next to us in the Club Display.  His enthusiasm was infectious and his willingness to support the club was overwhelming.  From that moment on, he became the Club Rep for the Northwest.  I enjoyed his car and event articles as well as our conversations by phone and email.  It doesn't seem possible that I won't see his smiling face ever again.  Our condolences to his family and friends.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2pm on August 14th at the 1052 Fairfield Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402-2070  (541) 689-0247. 

Rest In Peace Ol' Friend....   Ernest & Ken