Keep
on Truckin' Bruce
On Friday
July 28th, our very good trucker friend, Bruce Pawson passed
away suddenly. Here at the club, we truly lost the heart of
our club. The Pawson family, wife Jane, sons Stephen and Darren,
and Bruce’s parents lost a great man. The thoughts and stories
that Bruce’s family and friends shared with the so many who
attended his memorial, showed us a clearer picture of this great
man.
Bruce meant so much to this club from Day 1. He was one of the
founding members and was always the club’s treasurer and secretary.
He was always involved with the club newsletter in so many ways
from writing articles and cartoons, to final copy setting, folding,
stuffing, addressing and mailing every newsletter that ever
went out which would number several thousand over the years.
Bruce served as Vice President for 7years, and then President
for 4 years. For most club picnics, Bruce worked so hard gathering
food, door prizes, and other necessities and hauling them to
the events for us. He was also “the guy” flipping burgers at
the picnic every year!
Bruce was
the creative genius behind McMerc, creating the character and
taking all the gag lines in the cartoons from his own and others’
experiences. He titled our newsletter “The Benchracer” and came
up with the idea of a “Surgeon General Report”, spun off the
idea that we all had an addiction to trucks and one of our purposes
was forming a support group to help others with the same problem.
But just
as important as all the things he did for the club were the
ways he related to members on a personal basis. If you needed
a hand, advice, or a critical eye, Bruce was always there. If
you were needing a hand on a project at home, Bruce always made
the time to help out. If you ever dropped by his house, he was
proud to show you the projects he was working on for someone
in the club. And never did a club event pass that you wouldn’t
see Bruce smile and hear him let out a great laugh.
We will
miss Bruce so much and, rest assured, he will not be forgotten!
His memory will continue in the trucks we will build, the shows
we will visit, the parts we will exchange, the newsletters we
prepare, and even in the burgers we will eat! “Keep on Truckin”
Bruce!
**Anyone
who would like to sign a card of condolence or make a contribution,
we will have a card at both Arthur and Autofest weekends. Please
see one of the club executive** 2006-08-14, SOCP Administrator
