[RC] Bill Parker Memorial Tevis Fund - Dr. MeroI am deeply sorry to have to pass on the news that a great horseman, Tevis finisher (91-95-96), true friend and one of the finest humans one could ever meet has passed away. Bill Parker died suddenly on Sunday Nov 9 while volunteering at the Mariposa Run for the Gold ride. I have only had the privilege of knowing Bill and his wife Sandie for three short years. We were lucky enough to buy the house next door to them and they have graced our life and home ever since. Of course Bill and I became immediate and fast friend given our shared love of all things endurance. Bill and Sandie were my crew for my first and successful Tevis effort in 2007 and I surely could not have completed without them. Bill and Sandie moved to Mariposa a bit over 10 years ago from the San Jose area where they were long time members of the Quicksilver endurance club. There are many more who knew Bill both longer and better than I and I hope perhaps they will share with us some of their great memories. Bill had strict instructions refusing any kind of formal funeral surface. However, after talking with Sandie - we decided that we could honor Bill Parker than man in life and help preserve the one endurance trail he loved above all others - TEVIS. Please consider making a donation to the "Bill Parker Memorial Tevis Fund." We hope to pledge enough to be able to name at least one mile of Tevis trail after Bill Parker, and forever help preserve the ride he loved best. Donations can be mailed to Sandie Parker, Jeanette Mero or to the bank directly - County Bank, Rt 49 Mariposa, CA, 95338. Please email me privately with any questions or help making a donation at drjmero@xxxxxxxx Thanks all Jay Mero =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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