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[fairlane347]

Hey Hitchhiker Godspeed.

[fairlane347]

Does anyone know what happened to Hitchhiker "David"? I got new from his wife he is DOA. I can only asume this is the truth, is this the first passing of a MM member?:( :( :( :(
A sad note for the MM community.

[Mike Poore]

Does anyone know what happened to Hitchhiker "David"? I got new from his wife he is DOA. I can only asume this is the truth, is this the first passing of a MM member?:( :( :( :(
A sad note for the MM community.

What? Are you sure? :eek:

[Breadfan]

I hope not - that would be sad news indeed. :(

Please keep us informed you hear anything else - hopefully to the contrary.

[Bluerauder]

Hey Hitchhiker get a hold of me when you get a chance. Thanks.
:D
Hitchhiker/David's last visit was nearly a month ago on 15 November. Obituary is posted below. My deepest condolences to David's family and friends. :( His presence on the MM.Net will certainly be missed. This is a very sad day in Marauderland. :bigcry:

[MM03MOK]

I found these:

http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/articles/2006/12/04/obituaries/obit02.txt (http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/articles/2006/12/04/obituaries/obit02.txt)
http://www.thecommunityvoice.com/articles/2006/12/08/announcements/announce3.txt (http://www.thecommunityvoice.com/articles/2006/12/08/announcements/announce3.txt)

His DOB in his profile matches that listed in the obituary. Ryan, please confirm if you can.

[Mike Poore]

Just copied this from a search; but couldn't find anything in the CA papers.

David Thorburn




Published: Monday, December 4, 2006 9:28 AM CST
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David O. Thorburn, 47, died suddenly in Overland Park, Kan., on Nov. 17, 2006, of complications from heart and diabetic problems.

David was born in Leavenworth on Feb. 5, 1959. After his junior year in Leavenworth High School, he moved to California with his family. He was a graduate of Novato High School and a graduate of San Francisco State University. David was a computer programmer, a member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, a collector of antique automobiles and old railroad locks. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

His employment was with large corporations all over the United States as a computer analyst and programmer.
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David was known as a very generous, intelligent, kind person with a quick sense of humor. In summary he loved family, food and festivities.

David was preceded in death by his father, Larry Thorburn. Survivors include his mother, Jo Thorburn Caulk; sister, Gayle Mellone; nephew, Marco Mellone; stepfather, Richard Caulk; stepmother, Betty Thorburn; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.

A Celebration of David’s Life will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2006, at The Center for Life Enrichment, 5440 State Farm Drive, Suite 2, Rohnert Park, Calif. Friends and family are invited.
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The family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.

Charter Funerals is in charge of arrangements; 816-921-5555.

[Bigdogjim]

Very sad news.

God Bless, my prayers to the family

[Agent M79]

Incredibly unfortunate. Terrible news. My condolences to his family and friends.

[fairlane347]

Yes unfortunatally its true, I had sent him a polo shirt and the wife just sent it back asking for a refund and stateing in the note he was deceased. The links posted match up with what I know, that he was working in Kansas at the time, and that is when I last heard from him. Condolences to the family, it s a sad day to loose a MM member:bigcry:

PS I have the wife's # but can't reach her...

[Haggis]

Chris and I send our deepest condolences to his family.

[SID210SA]

I dont know what to say....thats terrible news...Our prayers are sent...

[Zack]

My sympathies go out to the family.

[fastblackmerc]

Condolences and prayers to the family.

[RoyLPita]

My condolences to Hitchhiker's family. I helped him out a few times when he needed OASIS reports for the vehicles that he was interested in purchasing. And some of them were not even Fords. He will be missed here.

[Smokie]

Left us too soon... way too young. Sharp wit. David you will be missed!!!

[fairlane347]

I left a message on there phone offering condolences from myself and the MM community in general.

[Peter]

My deepest condolences for David's family he will be missed.
:(

[LordVader]

Condolences and prayers from our family to his. He will be missed.

[RCSignals]

Very sad NEWS.
David was passionate of many things. He will be missed.

[TooManyFords]

David,

I will miss you, my friend.

John

[martyo]

Wow.

We exchanged a number of posts. He was a very good man.

I encourage everyone to make a donation to the charity listed in his obituary. Diabetes is a terrible disease and I am sad to see that it has taken one of our friends far too soon.

My prayers, thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.

[Bradley G]

David
Thanks, for the time we had together.
Rest easy my friend!

[DEFYANT]

Sad news for sure. Godspeed Hitchhiker.

[KillJoy]

It is a sad day....

[Cobra25]

My Condolences To His family & Friends. He Will be missed.

[jgc61sr2002]

May he Rest in Peace.

[Ross]

We had some good times exchanging "politically incorrect" posts. God bless his family in their loss, and us in ours.

[HwyCruiser]

I feel fortunate to have met David and I'm really shocked to read of passing. He passed way too young. We enjoyed dinner at a local bbq joint a couple months ago. He was quite the conversationalist and had a unique sense of humor. David was supposed to be in KC into the spring working on contract so we talked about getting together again to go see the sights. Wow, it feels like it was a couple nights ago. Rest in Peace my friend. My condolences to his wife.

[Hack Goby]

Had a good cry today.I checked Linda`s thread and David you were there for me.Rest in peace my friend.

[teamrope]

I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. May he rest in peace and our condolences to his family.

[Big Joe P]

So sad, condolences to his family.
Diabetes is a serious thing, to those of you who haven't ever been tested for it, I suggest you do. I was diagnosed last July. One of my employees had it for years and never knew. He had an accident and injured his foot, it never healed. His leg was amputated below the knee, AND he lost the sight in one eye. He's younger than me. Since then his kidney's have failed and he's on dialisis. It's a serious issue. I have a whole new diet, dropped 35 lbs, and feel great. Along with this thread expressing our sympathies, this news is sure to help fellow members. Please visit the Doctor, before you have problems....

[the_pack_rat]

Had a good cry today.I checked Linda`s thread and David you were there for me.Rest in peace my friend.

Y'know ... the second to last thing he said/posted in the MM communities, was to me ... wishing me well before my operation.

CLICK HERE (http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8230&postcount=28)

:(

[JMan]

My deepest sympathies to David's family. That is so sad!

JMan

[MarauderMark]

I just came along this thread and can not belive this.He allways had something funny to say here.Gonna miss his funnin around here.Our warmest condolences to his family.God Bless..

[juno]

Godspeed Hitchiker!!!
My deepest sympathy to your family.

[magindat]

May Mercury carry you swiftly to the Gods........




Can someone local please print this thread and carry our condolences to the address above for the life celebration?

[O's Fan Rich]

"Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice" John:28

I never got to meet David personally, but hope to, one day.
Best to his family, as always.

[Mike]

My condolences to his family.

[BruteForce]

I respected his political depth and courage of conviction. Our progressive sleeper cell here within MM.net has now grown smaller with the passing of its most vocal co-conspirator. Rest in peace my friend.

[Blackened300a]

Deepest condolences to his family and friends

Rest in Peace

[gonzo50]

My deepest condolences to HitchHikers Family, May GOD Bless Them. So sad, So young. :(

[blkwidowmerc]

my condolences to his family i never knew him but he was a brother at heart.

[merc406]

Rest in Peace David... We will miss you..

[Rider90]

Rest in peace David, and may you always look over your loved ones from above as they look up at you.

You will be missed by many.

Take care, buddy.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=324901&postcount=1

:alone:

[StevenJ]

Well I never did get along with him that well but ah hell. He'll be missed.