G-Man Memorial Arrangements

I received the information regarding the Memorial Service for G-Man (Chris Hatswell) and it is as follows: The memorial service will be on Monday, May 12th, at 11:00am at the United Brethren Church at 9300 W. Grand River, Fowlerville, MI. Lunch will follow the service. I will be there and I hope to some of you as well. Rest In Peace G-Man.

I just found out about hiss passing i have been trying to call him with no answer. I knew something was wrong We were going to start working on his 66 again. He was one of my good friends.Im very sad today. He will be greatly missed.

If I could, I would, but can't. I hope some folks from the vannin community can make it as well to show some appreciation.

Tom and I are making plans to be there. Gotta figure out if we will be driving the vans.


Tom

I'm hoping some of the MI. gang can make a showing,

That would be really nice Tom. Make sure the family knows how beloved he was in the Vanning Family. I'm sure they're aware of it as they know how much time he was contributing to it. I'm sure he'll be looking down with a big smile when he sees you there!

Dan and I plan on being there as well. My van isn't quite on the road yet so just taking a truck down.

Respectfully
Kind sirs attending the services.
I would be honored if given the opportunity to contribute towards flowers/gift.
Thank you.

Not sure if I can make it at 11, is there visitation times?

I Wish We could Attend..!!!.. My Wife and I will be Sending a Flower Arrangement...

Sad, he will be missed. He's with GOD van'n in Heaven.

Rest In Peace G-Man.

From what information I was given there is no visitation. There is only a memorial service and lunch to follow. I will be there and I have heard from several others who will be there as well - even some of our Canadian friends. If I may suggest, I think flowers are a great idea but I know the family could use money for medical bills, etc. I will be setting up a fund for donations from the vanning community. All of the profits/proceeds (50/50 raffle, our other raffle, auction items, etc.)from the Baker's show will be given to the family. If you would like to donate please contact me. If everyone is okay with a "fund" through V-V let me know and I will simply publish my address. You could then mail your checks to me and I can present them as individual donations or as a group donation. Bill.

Bill we will Send a Donation Instead...... PM Me or Post where to Send it....I Say Set it up as a V-V Fund...

Count me in as well, Bill. Just let us know when and where to send the donations.

Tom and I will donate when we get there Monday, PM me who to make the check out to....

Here is something my Wife and I made to always keep Chris close buy...We printed the home page on photo paper and Framed it...  ...                                                                                                                                                              

I think a fund we could all contribute to would be a great idea. If we could help his family with medical bills that would be great.

just my 2 cents but i think the donations from vintage vans would be best. Has any thing been posted over at vcvc.???

I think this is a Great Idea .. and should be set up Soon ... any way we can help out is what we should Do !!! I'm still having a Hard time with this .... Just a Real Hard pill to swallow for me ... when we first started out it was me .. Chris and Duane  and wideload ... we were here for about 3 months .. every Day Just talking to each other .... sometimes about nothing .. LOL ....  and then Donivan Joined .. and grew from there ... Just can't believe both of them are Gone .... just leaves me with a Big empty spot !!!!!!! I miss them Both ....... just a great couple of guys ...... That we could never forget !!!!!!

dix wrote:just my 2 cents but i think  the donations from vintage vans would be best. Has any thing been posted over at vcvc.???

Yes, I linked this over at VCVC. Donations are being accepted there as well.

Even though I never Hung out with Chris at a Truckin we have Become VERY GOOD Friends ever since I joined this site and would PM each other every couple of days as he was one of the first persons I contacted... My Pm,s and Build Threads are full of his Messages and Replies and I am finding it VERY DIFFICULT  to read them I have been going through all of them..I MISS HIM and all his advice and help I still can not believe it..Maby I was Thinking I would wake up and it was all a Bad Dream.... I was hoping I could deal with this better as time goes on but this has Greatly Affected Me its like loosing a Life Long Friend...I Guess and Hope we can all lean on Each Other through theses "Very Hard Times"......Joe Van....

I hear you Joe, getting ready to head up to MI ,for trip I Hoped I never have to make.
I keep thinking (hoping)it was a bad dream too.

The Memorial Service for Chris' was a nice tribute to a great guy. They had a photo stream running on a large overhead screen in the church and in every picture of Chris he had a big smile on his face. What a happy guy with a smile that just made you want to smile along with him. We had at least 8 of us vanners there representing that phase of Chris' life and a great many more of his family and friends. I will keep you all posted on any further information about donations and the Baker's Show.

He lived a short but VERY FULL life! He had such a Positive influence on everyone he met. My only regret is that I never got to meet him in person. Thanks to all the vanners who attended to show support for his family.