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| | | Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Bugman from Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio passed this morning.
We're gonna miss you Buggy!!!!!
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 Blendor Of Fine Schnapps | Blendor Of Fine Schnapps Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 | in our thoughts andprayer
starwars tom wyckoff interstellar space truckers I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,434 | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,434 | man that is a shocker. we'll miss ya bugman.
I go to Truck-ins. How about you?
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | He would stand around the fire at night & wobble & people would say "Ya better watch him, looks like he's about to fall" we would answer "Naw that's out Webble, He Wobbles but never falls down". Well, he fell down. But as someone put it, he'll get back up in Vanner Heaven & keep on wobbleing.
As much of a hard time we use to give each other - I miss that little guy already!
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 Festerus Vannimus | Festerus Vannimus Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 | I have never had the pleasure of meeting him, but ANY loss to the vanner world is TERRIBLE ! Our thoughts and prayers go to him and the family and friends !
My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN IIâ€
Founder & President of Sooner or Later United Truckers and PROUD TO BE A S.L.U.T. ! !
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 175 member | member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 175 | There is a big hole in our hearts right now. Myron, although we never called him that, was a very nice vanner. A little crabby at times but who isn't. He was always a friend to me and Suzie. We could sit and talk about nothin' for hours. His sense of humor was always in gear, and he typically had a smile for you as well. He was a constant, in an otherwise changing world. We'll miss him greatly.
With Much Sadness, Steve and Suzie
Kansas Kidd SOVC Proud owner of Spotless, the van formerly know as the COWVAN! | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | We'll miss ya Buggy, I have a lot of great memories that we shared, the van trip to C of C stands out as a really fun one! You were always ready to share, and a very good Friend! The Vanning world lost a great brother here on Earth but he will still be with us in spirit and we will be meeting up with him again at the Big eVANt Above! Find us a good spot Bugman!! Love Ya Man!
Smitty 1976 Ford, 1976 Ford#2, 1978 Ford, 1988 Ford 2000 Dodge,1995 Harley RoadKing, 1999 GMC Hightop Cobra
Co Chairman Southern Ohio Van Council Tri County Vans SOVC Rep Member Tri County Vans 1975 to Present. Former President Tri County Vans (No officers anymore) Former Vice President Tri County Vans Host of the 23rd Nationals 1995, 30th Nationals 2002, and 1999 C of C Certified Nats Judge
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | So sorry to hear that.Our thoughts and prayers to him and the family.
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,027 old hand | old hand Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,027 | Sorry to here this my prayers go out to the vanners and his family. Charley Don't let it be forgot that once there was a spot for one brief shining moment that was know as Camelot
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | He will be missed, by Millie and me.....He was a great Character to park near.... Van in Peace.............
I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning ! Supporting Vanning, by going Vanning In A Van ! I hate it, when real life interferes with Vanning ! Van Clan Plus One, Vanning since 1977 ! Ontario Federation Of Truckers (Vanner's) Ottawa Valley Vans I.B.O.B. Founder,Mixed Bag Truckers | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Bugman's van at 98 Altamont Natz Bugman's the short guy to the left - Spring Back 1998 Bugman between Damnit & Bad Boy John - Prime Tyme Vanners Rock-N-Roctober (year ?)
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,464 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,464 | R.I.P. Bugman!..... | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 80 journeyman | journeyman Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 80 | | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 Vanner Extraordinaire | Vanner Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 | Sorry to hear...When you attend an Ohio event, you just expect to see him...
Howard "Nickels and Dymes" Midwest Vans Ltd. Vanfest Staff Ontario Federation of Vanners Rep since 1978 National Truck-In Board since 1986 First van event-a hall party...March, 1974...ain't been right since!!!!!
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Sorry to hear...When you attend an Ohio event, you just expect to see him... & I'm sure he's up there now pouting cause he's gonna miss this year's Natz.
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 | Sorry to here of this.Our prayers go out to the every one who knew him. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,571 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,571 | Sorry to hear this, the loss of any vanner is a loss felt by all. | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. | Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 | ...and he will miss this year's Van Jam, and if there is to be and Institution as well.
Buggie--you were always one of the sweetest guys to me, and we had such a good time together--even if we were doing nothing but sitting on 'our side' of the table!! We didn't no help did we!!! hee hee "Their loss" as you would tell me!
Vannin' in this part of the world sure is going to be different this year--and I may cry a time or 5! So just bear with me kids--I'll snap out of it!
And, isn't that Kelly standing next to Myron in that pic?!? How freaky is that Dee Jaye--I miss her too, especially since I fill some of her duties with the Vanners! And I think I see a Bad Girl there as well--fuzzy pic--but only a few of us have 'duct tape' bracelets!
Sorry--beer wasting today! It helps, but I so miss our friend....Cherish them every one you have!! Cherish them! Tell them you love them and I don't care how freakin' macho they think they are--everyone needs to say it and everyone needs to hear it!
I love you! (see--didn't that feel good!?!)
Last edited by Suzie-BGfNY-IN; January 30th 2011 1:05 am. Reason: puncuation!
Cherish your friends! HUGGS to all! Suzie
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,892 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,892 | Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends Lighthouse Vanners... 1995 GMC g20 conversion (Grim Ride) 75 Dodge shorty Darrin & Shelly
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Thanks to all for your condolences & yes Suzi that is Kelly (another loss from SOVC) standing beside Bugman. It was the only good pic I had of him with his club coat on. All others were from the back.
The others in the pick are Bev, Pirate Boy,Woodstock & if you tell by the duct tape on the arm - BGFNY Sandy
Last edited by DeeJaye; January 30th 2011 11:03 am.
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 |
I DID NOT Escape, I'm on a Weekend Pass Lifelong Disease, WhiteLine Fever 97 DODGE shorty, The ROCK & ROLL Train New 4 Seasons Criuser, 74 B100, The Night Train Member of the Toopa Sinner Tribe
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | Slideshow of the pics that I could find of Bugman! Lots of Great Times!!!! You have to look for him in some of the shots, just like we'll be looking for him at the eVANts in the future! We'll Miss ya Buggy, even though we know you'll always be with us in Spirit!!!! Love Ya Bro!!! http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/ssmittytcv/Bugman/
Last edited by smitty; January 30th 2011 12:50 pm. Reason: Link
Smitty 1976 Ford, 1976 Ford#2, 1978 Ford, 1988 Ford 2000 Dodge,1995 Harley RoadKing, 1999 GMC Hightop Cobra
Co Chairman Southern Ohio Van Council Tri County Vans SOVC Rep Member Tri County Vans 1975 to Present. Former President Tri County Vans (No officers anymore) Former Vice President Tri County Vans Host of the 23rd Nationals 1995, 30th Nationals 2002, and 1999 C of C Certified Nats Judge
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,464 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,464 | Bugman lives on! Good show Smitty..... | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 Blendor Of Fine Schnapps | Blendor Of Fine Schnapps Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 |
starwars tom wyckoff interstellar space truckers I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,059 Likes: 3 LOST SOUL | LOST SOUL Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,059 Likes: 3 | R.I.P. Bugman. My thoughts & prayers to his family. | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Bugman Update:
He's wishes are to be cremated, taken to Florida & have his ashes spread over his favorite fishing spot.
We have been with his sisters from Florida all day cleaning out his apartment and sharing Bugman vanning stories. Hopefully we will be finished by Thursday as they are going back to Florida Friday.
They didn't know what to do with all his vannin stuff so they left that to us. He didn't want a fuss made of his passing but we will do a memorial at Van Jam. We will have his vannin t-shirts, loose patches & dash plaques. I'm not sure if we are selling or giving them away (need to talk more to his sister concerning this).
Bugman will be with us in spirt (Free Spirit) at Van Jam.
Dee Jaye
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Van on brother! We too will send prayers out to all of his family and friends. | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | If you would like to leave a message or sign his guest book, here is a link to the Funeral Home that is handling the arrangements. His name is Myron Bateman http://www.littletonandrue.com/_mgxroot/page_10718.php
Last edited by smitty; February 01st 2011 7:48 pm.
Smitty 1976 Ford, 1976 Ford#2, 1978 Ford, 1988 Ford 2000 Dodge,1995 Harley RoadKing, 1999 GMC Hightop Cobra
Co Chairman Southern Ohio Van Council Tri County Vans SOVC Rep Member Tri County Vans 1975 to Present. Former President Tri County Vans (No officers anymore) Former Vice President Tri County Vans Host of the 23rd Nationals 1995, 30th Nationals 2002, and 1999 C of C Certified Nats Judge
| | | Re: Sad News | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Thanks for posting Smitty - man I miss him already!
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Sad News | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | I know what you mean I really miss him too!
Smitty 1976 Ford, 1976 Ford#2, 1978 Ford, 1988 Ford 2000 Dodge,1995 Harley RoadKing, 1999 GMC Hightop Cobra
Co Chairman Southern Ohio Van Council Tri County Vans SOVC Rep Member Tri County Vans 1975 to Present. Former President Tri County Vans (No officers anymore) Former Vice President Tri County Vans Host of the 23rd Nationals 1995, 30th Nationals 2002, and 1999 C of C Certified Nats Judge
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