Dick Smith's Funeral Service Plans

RedCSX1 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-21-2007, 10:52 PM

For all those in the Central Valley, we are planning to meet on Thursday before the funeral. We will then drive our Cobra's there together and park in the same area as a tribute to Dick. We are planning to have a person make black bows, which we will tie to the roll bar. Please let me know who is interested in participating by Monday evening so we can coordinate.

I have 12 black bow being made.

We will meet at 9:00 AM at
Eddie's Bakery Cafe
www.eddiesbakerycafe.com
7089 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 323-0900

This is at the corner of Cedar and Herndon for those coming in from out of town.
Take Herndon heading East off of Hwy 41. Eddies bakery will be on the left a few miles down the road.

Funeral is Thursday 26th at 10:00 @ Peoples Church

Send condolences to:

Heather Smith
6023 West McKinley
Fresno, Ca 93723

computerworks · #2 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 06:03 AM

Morgan... can you post any info on what and where people can send as their condolences? thanks.

cindrrrr · #3 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 11:24 AM

Hi Morgan
we would be honored to be there with the Cobra. Charlie (my son) met and was talking with Dick a bit last year at Bash track day. Just let us know when and where we'll be there with the car.
cindy

Jamo · #4 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 12:38 PM

Already planning on it...

hey,littlecobra · #5 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 03:27 PM

many of us will be there in spirit.
God bless.
kristen

RON N BKFLD · #6 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 05:41 PM

Morgan,,,,,car is in the trailer ready to go. I'll be there unless something comes up thats out of my control...........Ron

Clois Harlan · #7 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 05:00 AM

Would someone please post some pictures. I had the utmost respect for Dick and would have been there if there were any way possible.

Thank You,

Clois

decooney · #8 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 08:36 AM

Morgan,
Any recommended hotels down there to stay in or stay away from? I may drive down Wednesday night; not sure yet. Checking for a Residence Inn now... Duane

computerworks · #9 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computerworks

Morgan... can you post any info on what and where people can send as their condolences? thanks.

Morgan? .... ?

RedCSX1 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 09:56 AM

Spoke with Heather this moening (Monday 23). She thinks showing up in the Cobra is a great idea and she know Dick will love it. After the burial the will be a get together that she would like us to attend. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Morgan LeBlanc
C:559-706-4669

Jamo · #11 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 10:25 AM

Duane, there are some hotels near the 41 and Shaw, 41 and Bullard and one or two near 41 and Herndon...all of which would make an easy drive to the meeting location/church. I think there is a Residence Inn in that area.

Morg...forgot about Eddies...perfect. Thanks for getting the info.

RedCSX1 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 10:54 AM

Hampton Inn
327 E. Fir Ave
Fresno CA 93720
559-447-5900

Its right off of Herdon and Fresno Street which is next to 41

decooney · #13 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 11:06 AM

Ron/Morgan, Thanks. Hampton is sold out and the older Garden Court Best Western has some rooms left if anyone else is looking; I'll take what I can get. 2141 N Parkway Drive, Fresno, California, 93705-4716, US
Phone: 559-237-1881 Fax: 559-237-9719
Toll Free Reservations: 800-437-3766

Jamo · #14 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 11:13 AM

Ahem...N. Parkway drive ain't really where ya want to be. We've had an assemblyman bounced out of office for meeting ladies around there in the dead of night. Not a good place for a Cobra to be overnight.

RedCSX1 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 11:39 AM

Town Place Suites
7127 North Fresno Street
Fresno 93720

559-435-4600

If that is sold out there is an Extended Stay America right next to it. If you run out of luck call me or send me an E-mail.

decooney · #16 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 02:02 PM

Not bringing Cobra this time, I'm coming after work from another meeting. Thanks, Duane

RON N BKFLD · #17 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 03:20 PM

Morgan,,,will it be ok if I leave my pickup & trailer parked at Eddie' s for a few hours Thursday? If not where would you suggest?............Ron

RedCSX1 · #18 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 06:29 PM

I see no problem parking in the parking lot or one across the street.

cindrrrr · #19 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 06:32 PM

Morgan,
what time do you want everyone there at Eddies on Thursday?

RedCSX1 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 06:49 PM

If you want breakfast, coffee cake will be on Jim the owner of Eddies Bakery,
Jim owns a Superformance. If you plan to have breakfast please get there before 9:00. We need to leave for Peoples chuch soon after 9:00AM to insure we can get parking all together.