Dave Miner (username mrrec) passes away

[stingray66]

It is with a heavy heart, that I inform you of a huge loss to the muscle car community. Dave Miner (username mrrec), passed away early this morning, losing a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer.

Dave was a great husband, father, friend and true muscle car enthusiast. He will be deeply missed by many.

Rest in peace, my friend.

~Jason

[Xplantdad]

Oh my....Dave was one of the really good guys! I am so sad to hear this. Please let his family know that they will be in our hearts and our prayers.

The first (and only)time I met up with Dave in person was at Barrett Jackson a few years ago. What a cool guy with TONS of knowledge!

Please let us know if we can do ANYTHING to help out! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Rest in peace now Dave! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[JChlupsa]

Mahalo for the infomation of Daves passing. He will be missed by everyone in the car world.

condolences to the family
Rest in Peace Dave.

[Schonyenko2]

Very sad. I had a nice conversation with him in LaHarpe this summer. Our condolences to the family. Schonye

[PeteLeathersac]

My goodness...I'm so sorry to hear this sad news..
All of us here and the whole musclecar world have truly lost someone special..
Sincere prayers and condolences to Dave's family..

Thanks Dave & RIP..
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~ Pete

[shor]

rest in peace, dave http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Goodbye Dave, and thank you.

RIP. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Eric

[ss427copo]

A Job Well Done, Dave.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Jeff x2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[CamarosRus]

What terrible shocking news........

I checked my saved files where Dave had wriiten me Email last year SHARING his knowledge and techniques on how he applied the spatter paint in his Chevelles.

He will be missed by so many.........

Condolences to his family and many close friends.

Chuck

[70 copo]

Rest in peace, good friend.

[kwhizz]

Just a "Reminder" that "We" are just passing thru...........Rest in Peace Dave.........

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

(Keep in "Perspective".....What's Important in Life)

[Salvatore]

Very well said Ken! Prayers for the Minor family.

[KENNY_PASCOE]

TRULY A GREAT GUY IN THE HOBBY. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS... KP

[Mr70]

The hobby will sorrily miss him.His friendship & passion for these cars was second to none.I personally enjoyed his company & sharing of knowledge of his exploits.
My condolences to his family,he really was a good guy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[SSJunkie68-69]

RIP Dave. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Things like this are always tough but once people see the admiration and respect their loved one earned,it might ease the pain of the loss.

[John]

Thanks Dave for all that you have added to this world.
You will be remembered and missed.

[1969l78]

Sorry to hear http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[firstgenaddict]

Dave was always more than willing to help anyone out... he went along way on furthering the knowledge on muscle cars... God bless http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Kim_Howie]

I talked with Dave at LaHarpe this year. I bought my 67z from him he had some parts that went with the car. I couldn't take them when I picked up the car. He was so worried about me getting them. A very special man. I will truly miss him. God bless you Dave.

[L72COPO]

Condolences to the Miner family.

[mockingbird812]

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[ORIGLS6]

I had chatted with Dave a few times on line and finally had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at Monmouth and LaHarpe this year. A true gentleman and an asset to our hobby. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Our sincere condolences to Dave's wife and family. God Speed Dave. Enjoy your new life.

[Tommy]

Sorry to hear http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif.


Tommy

[camarojoe]

What a shame... and a great loss to the collector car hobby.

[scuncio]

Boy that hits me hard...Dave was a great guy. RIP buddy.

[sYc]

Sad news indeed..our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

[enio45]

rest in peace dave....

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

Our thought and prayers are with his family, God Bless.

[hep1966]

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[SS427]

Jason,
Thank you for informing us. I had just spoke with Dave last Wednesday and knew it would only be a very short time. Our heartfelt condolences to Carol and the kids, which I had the pleasure of meeting recently. Our hearts also go out to Dave's extened family as well. His son is destined to take over the reigns and was quite a mature young man when they visited here a couple months ago. Dave will be sorely missed not only as a friend but as a fellow hobbiest. He was deeply involved with not only his cars, but mostly his family and business. As of late, the gifts of life were his passion especially when he fell ill and he never let things pass him by. When he purchased Annie's LS-5 recently, I asked why he was buying a car when he had sold off most of his collection. He responded that he was in fact dying but was not going to wait around for it to happen and wanted to continue to enjoy them.

If anyone finds out the details of the funeral arrangements, please post them. Annie and I will be traveling Tuesday and Wednesday and would very much like to attend if possible.

Rest in peace Dave.........
Rick and Annie

[SS427]

Howie just forwarded this information;

David Ray Miner, 47, of Donnellson died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Born Oct. 7, 1960, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Raymond H. and Mary Lou Kiener Miner. On Aug. 27, 1988, he married Carol Ann Richers in Fort Madison.

Mr. Miner was president and founder of Miner Manufacturing with 24 years of service.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Keokuk, where he was a youth group leader. He was the founder of Minerville Railroad and a member of the Southeast Iowa Antique Car Club, where he served a term as vice president. He enjoyed playing in the city band.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Emily and Sara Miner, both of Donnellson; one son, Nathan Miner of Donnellson; and one sister, Deb Miner of Minneapolis, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation with family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Keokuk.

The funeral for Mr. Miner will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, with the Rev. William Mitchell officiating.

A memorial has been established for First Christian Church in Keokuk.

King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Madison is in charge of arrangements.

Thanks Kim.

[Born30YrsLate]

My condolences...I never met Dave but always enjoyed reading what he had to say

[Mr. Chevy]

RIP, God Bless

Rich

[WILMASBOYL78]

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Just a "Reminder" that "We" are just passing thru...........Rest in Peace Dave.........

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

(Keep in "Perspective".....What's Important in Life)

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Amen to that.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

RIP...Tom and Karen

[DarrenX33]

Oh my god. Dave, you will be missed. Condolences from my family to the Miners. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[njsteve]

God Speed. RIP. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gifThis man was too young. He never complained when I asked how he was doing. Sincere condolences to the family.
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God Speed my Brother.




http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif His contributions to the hobby are now legendary. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
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[302moz]

I purchased my original paint z from Dave a few years back.He sure knew alot about the restoration business.Did everything himself excellent work and correct.Sad to see him go . John

[NovaMob03]

Very sad. Too young to leave us, but as we see, he had a lot of friends. Condolences to his family.

[CC Rider]

R.I.P. Dave.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

I never met Dave, but echo what others have said...he was much too young. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Rita

[Dog427435]

Our condolences - Dave will be in our prayers!

[Charley Lillard]

Great guy. We all knew about his expertise in orig cars, Z16's etc but I was shocked when I saw what he did with that railroad town he built. A true bonus to many people's lives. He made a difference. If we could all do some of the things Dave did this earth would be a better place. R.I.P Dave.

[chads454Ls6]

I only spoke with Dave one time on the phone about the red ls5,He wanted to leave the car completly original and was trying to find original tires. He was a great guy and true enthusiest to the end. RIP Dave

[Chevy454]

Just saw this horribly sad news...our thoughts & prayers go out to the many family & friends...

[Steve Shauger]

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Godspeed Dave.

[firstgenaddict]

Agreed Charlie... to restore and build a running STEAM railroad with track equipment and all is an undertaking men took on in the 1800's not this century... Dave's contributions show just what one man is truly capable of... he is an inspiration to many and in that respect he will always be here... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Hylton]

Very surprised and saddened to hear the news. He was indeed a good guy and contributed to many good discussions here on this site. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[Rainer]

Very sad news indeed. I never met Dave, but certainly recognized his user name and knew of his work with the Z16 Registry. May he rest in peace.

[DaleM]

Does anyone know what became of the data from his web site? I see the site appears to be down and replaced with a Go Daddy stub page.