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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
ALABOUROFLOVE #331434 October 05th 2009 9:16 pm
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Lorraine, Tim and I are truly sorry for your loss. I received the expecting, but not ready for, phone call at lunch today from Jim's son, JP..... It hit like a ton of bricks.... I am lost for words, but I do want to say that we are truly sorry for your loss. I am so very glad I got to see and hug him at Keystone. And am also so very happy that he got his van painted the way he wanted and got to enjoy it that way as well. His appearance with it at Lost Memorial, was one to remember. John was and is a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. I am honoured to say that I've know him since 2005. And will one day see him at a run up in the big blue skies.

Lorraine, stay strong. I promise you with time, it does get easier..... our prayers are with you and John's family and Flyin Dutchmen as well.....xoxoxo

Debbie & Tim


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
HOCKEY CRAZY #331439 October 05th 2009 9:40 pm
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So sorry to hear about John's passing. We have known John & Lorraine for many years and he was definitely a true vanner, from his presence at van-ins to making the local cruises and parades. Flyin' Dutchmen had entered the parade in my hometown of Mohnton for a few years, and I understand John was going to try to make it again this year. It was great to see him with his van done the way he wanted it. He will be missed, but he is now in a better place at that big Van-In in the Sky. God Bless.

Dennis & JoAnn


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
Fool #331451 October 05th 2009 10:28 pm
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RIP John. Condolences & prayers to all of his family. Brad

Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
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I was planning to spend the day with him yesterday at the Hospice house, when I stopped in to ask Lorraine what room he was in she told me the bad news, we sat and talked for awhile and she asked me if I would help the other club members to finish the interior of his van Plum Loco, yes I will, so I contacted some local fab shops who helped John work on his van, gave them the sad news and they said anything we need to finish his van they would help by donating their time and materials, so her dream is to finish his van and still show it. It's so hard to believe he'as gone, seeing his smile and hearing his stories will be missed very much.


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
vanner40 #331532 October 06th 2009 7:44 am
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John was a great guy. He was one of the first vanners I met in person. I was very saddened to hear about his condition when we spoke a Lost, but I was amazed by his spirit in what he was going to do with his time left. Lots of truck in's, the Power Tour, etc. and the fact that he was very matter of fact about his health. I hope if I am ever in his shoes I have the same outlook. Van on John, you are missed.


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
Capn Scurvy #331533 October 06th 2009 7:57 am
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Sorry to hear that. Our prayers are with the whole family.


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
Tigerlady #331574 October 06th 2009 10:15 am
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.


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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
Shadow #331701 October 06th 2009 4:25 pm
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I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning !
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Re: John Coldren is in vanner heaven
Doc 2% of Canada, EH!!!! #331711 October 06th 2009 4:42 pm
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