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Title: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: joker2 on April 15, 2005, 11:39:10 AM I have recieved the very sad news of the untimely passing of a Great Mate and fellow WA FE FC car club member, and vintage van entusuiast Trevor Roberts, robbz58
Due to a tragic accident, our good mate will no longer be joining us on this forum. Trevor was a great supporter of this forum, & the vintage caravan forum, and his warped humor and informative input will be missed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his wife Carrots, his family and loved ones at this time. I am sure you will all join us with your thoughts. Mark T Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: FE_UTE on April 15, 2005, 01:51:50 PM Geez Trev, will miss ya mate...after 1130 posts time to hang up the keys
Our hearts go out to Carrots and the family A top bloke with a big heart, generous, witty, great sense of humour, good chef on the car-b-q...I could go on but Trev would get embarressed A lot of forum users would have been in touch with Trev on the chatroom...So for those who didnt get to meet Trev in person...thats a shame, but heres a couple of pics of the man with some of his stuff Now in Holden Heaven Gary & Lorene (http://www.fefcholden.org.au/forum/attachments/holden_character1.jpg) Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: FE_UTE on April 15, 2005, 01:58:13 PM (http://www.fefcholden.org.au/forum/attachments/holden_character_2.jpg)
Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: normd on April 15, 2005, 03:43:12 PM Guyzzz .
What can I say ......................... Trev & I joined this site about the same time and have been in constant contact ever since ..... Many a night Trev , Harko & I have given each other "heaps" in the chat room till the early hours of the morning...... emails came in by the dozen , photos of his cars & vans . Cars , trucks , tractors , vans & memorabilia he had come across in his travels. Also , my Mum came from his area (1930's-40's)and he had chased up old photo's , found where they were taken from , and taken photo's as the place looks today so she could see the difference. Even found where Mums cousins house and business was , and took photo's of them for her. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/trev-btown-angchurch.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/trev-btown-nelsonhouse.jpg) Found a Bridge the same name as my sons (Evan) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/trev-evans.jpg) I have 496 photo's on my computer from him and probably another 300+ I have on disk But other than the others posted , only one of Trev himself (always behind the camera) 2 more photos , one of Trev at work and one of a sign he was proud of .... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/trev-mow1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/trev-lordtrev.jpg) Sorry this post is so long , but we had built a good friendship through this Forum...... Our Hearts and Thoughts go out to Carrotts & Family Norm & Family Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: gp on April 15, 2005, 07:22:17 PM I'm sorry to hear this tragic news. Although I didn't know Trev, it's very sad to hear of the passing of a fellow enthusiast. My condolences to Trev's family, and to the members of the WA Club (extended family)
Graham Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Sarge on April 15, 2005, 08:06:22 PM This news saddens me deeply, athough I never meet the man in person I had spoke with him. I found him to be a great bloke and very helpful at times. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Trevor's family and to the members of the WA Club my thoughs are with you.
Mark Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: 4hammers on April 15, 2005, 08:37:20 PM What can I say? :'( :'( I am devestated.
I have never met Trev in person, but we had been friends via forum & email for a long time. We spoke of Hot Greys, cool cars, Cool Caravans & whatever else Mates talk about. He only sent me an email the other day about some Hot Grey bits he had found & I sent a reply to him telling him all about the caravan I am buying, I was wondering why I hadn't heard from him, due to him being so "Excitable" about great finds. He had jokingly offered to tow another van I was after (Located in WA), all the way to TAS, as long as I hooked up my Norman of the FB for him to take for a spin. This guy is what cool cars, cool vans & anything to do with cars was all about. Never got in an argument, always happy to share his finds & info, always there for a yarn or a stir. I do not believe he is gone. :'( :'( :'( Trev, you will be sadly, VERY sadly missed by your friends from all over Australia & by your mate in Tassie. I regret never making the time to get over & meet you in person, despite the times you had invited me to do so. Carrots, my heart goes out to you & my family wishes you well. If there is anything I can ever do, do not hesitate to ask. Keep on croozing my friend, you will be very sadly missed. Your good mate, Rob J :'( :'( :'( Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Blown_FC on April 15, 2005, 08:57:32 PM I am still devestated by this news, as I was only talking to Trev just 2 days ago about using his car for a wedding, so please forgive me if I don't talk as if he's not here, because I know he's still here...
...Trev, where do I begin ? I've known you for just a couple of years, but feels like I've known you for life as that's the type of guy you are. Before we met through the FC club of WA, you didn't know me at all, but had no hesitation in helping me out when I needed things like, steering columns, accelerator pedals and just good old fashioned advice ! You took me and Kristy through a tour of your house, or should I say, your Holden Museum, and made us feel so welcome. I just wish we had time so I could return the favour. I'm still not sure why you left us so soon, but I'm sure that no matter where you've gone too, you will make everyone around you smile, laugh and feel right at home, cause that's the kind of man you are. Going to miss you Trev....love to Lorraine ( Carrots ) and family. Mark, Kristy, Riley and on behalf of all members of the FE-FC Car Club of WA. Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: zulu on April 15, 2005, 11:21:15 PM Trev, A virtual mate to many, you will be sadly missed my friend.
A prolific poster of interesting topics and wry humor, always count on him to make you laugh. Trevs finds from under the lino and from his work which took him past lots of back yards and country properties are astounding. We had our caravans in common and although we never met (like many) I feel we have. Carrots, Dave and family our thoughts are with you, love Gary & Debbie Claypole Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: jezz on April 16, 2005, 12:37:33 AM how do you react to news like that, I hear the news last night and stood there in a daze for what seemed like an eternity.
Of the few times we met Trev, he exuded that charm that only some possess. He will be sadly missed. Siobhan & I offer our condolensces to the family To a great man, I raise my glass to you. Jezz (WA) Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: RET on April 16, 2005, 12:55:25 AM Like many, I spent more than the odd hour chatting with Trev through the forum and email, and always found him to be generous with his time and his knowledge. He'll be missed around here. I'm still a bit stunned by the news, to be honest.
Trev made a lot of friends through this site and the WA Club, and I'm sure that if there's anything we can do for Lorraine and the family we will. Our thoughts are with them at this time. RET Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: HARKO on April 16, 2005, 01:56:49 AM I dont know how many times I ve had to say I gotta go from the chatroom mate ,as you know it became a running joke ,Im pissed off ,Ive heard so much bad news this year its unbeleivable and in the midst of all the crap Id send you emails awaiting your humorous replys - I guess the one I sent you last night you wont be replying to ,I will miss ya mate ! and am bloody angry I didnt get over that way mate ,or you all out this way .
If you can read this ,Ill raise my glass high to "you" my mate Trev and thank you humbly for the influence youve had on me and the time youve spent with me from you learning to type in the room "2 minute wait for a smart comment" and all the pictures and most of all your unreserved freindship. Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: craiga on April 16, 2005, 06:11:12 AM Just completely devastating news :'(
I think everything that needed to be said has been, vale Trev, in the war of life, another good man is down. :( Craig. Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: FC_Driver on April 16, 2005, 07:56:27 AM As a forum member who reads most topics on this board but very rarely post anything I didn`t know Trev other then reading his topics & replys A sad day in the FC family on this board. May his family find peace in their time of greaving. Very Sad
Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: customFC on April 16, 2005, 07:56:46 AM What sad news.
Trev, you will be missed. I will miss those pics you send of the WA custom Holdens whenever you came across a cool car. My thoughts are with you and your family. Thanks for sharing yourself with us all. Regards Alex Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Phantom on April 16, 2005, 09:01:16 AM What can i say but, see you later mate . Trev and i spent many a night chatting . My condolences to Carrots and family, Trev you will be sorely missed,
Cheers Rusty Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: FC0058 on April 16, 2005, 10:10:19 AM Well as with many other members of the forum, I to had the occasional chat, email and exchange of photos with Trev.
Well Trev as said by many others before me you will indeed be missed. Mate you will have to send us all a few photos from up there in Holden heaven. Cheers Jim Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Martin on April 16, 2005, 10:33:29 AM I'm stunned - shattered!
My sincere condolences to Lorraine and the Roberts family. Martin Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: -KIWI- on April 16, 2005, 07:40:35 PM words can not express the feeling of loss that kath and i
feel he was a GREAT man and an awsome AUZZIE BLOKE that fact that he opened his house to us complete strangers and spent 2 weeks showing us around W.A it is just absolutlly devistating for us i also speak for jim and noeline heape who also had the PLEASURE of sharing trev and carrots company hospitality and friendship if there is ANYTHING we can do for carrots or the boys be assured we will !!!!!!!!! good bye dear friend gone but never forgotten REST IN PEACE kiwi :'( Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: -KIWI- on April 16, 2005, 07:51:15 PM another
Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Emu on April 16, 2005, 08:11:52 PM I too enjoyed a modern day "Virtual" friendship with Trev and I feel I knew him and Carrots as well.
My condolensces to all you folk in the west whose loss is that much more real as you knew the man "in the flesh" He will be missed around this neighbourhood. Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Burnsy on April 17, 2005, 07:16:25 AM I can't believe this news, just stumbled onto it now. Trev was an absolute champion who opened his home and heart to all, Erin and I had a fantasic morning with him and Carrots on our last trip south. He is one person who I could say you would never pass by without stopping in on whether you had met him once or known him a lifetime. He was more than generous with time, parts and advice, a man with an enormous heart and a million stories.
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Lorraine and family. Fondest memories, Mike and Erin Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: joker2 on April 17, 2005, 10:56:23 AM Dear Trev passed away in a house fire at his home in the WA country town of Bridgetown on Wednesday night, an unbelievable tragedy .......
I believe the house was destroyed by the fire, so any condolance correspondence can be addressed to his business address: Trevors Carpets Hampton Street, BRIDGETOWN WA 6255 Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: graham_fuller on April 17, 2005, 11:37:48 AM We will all miss a fellow Holden lover and enthusiest our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.Sweet cruising Trev.
Graham Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: -KIWI- on April 18, 2005, 01:10:49 AM another of the many 100 s of pics trev sent me
Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: surferboy on April 19, 2005, 03:48:11 AM Carrots
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you. surferboy 8) 8) 8) & Cathy Trev, say hello to my mum will you. She'll be the little old lady at the gate telling ST Peter to straighten up his halo and to clean his wings. Rest In Peace mate. KEEP SMILING Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: 2brite on April 19, 2005, 11:02:15 AM Deepest sympathy to Lorraine and the Roberts family,
We will miss Trevs quick wit and larakinism, A great Aussie bloke who will be truly missed. Nunzio and Jenny Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: kalfe on April 19, 2005, 10:32:51 PM i was shocked to learn that trev had passed away
to trevs family my thoughts are with you the funny thing about us was we never met but he always had a kind word and always sent encouraging words about my ute my plan was to drive to bridgetown when it ws finished and have a drink from the bowser when i do finish the ute i will make that run to bridgetown in memory of a great person to all who knew him on this forum he will be sadly missed i used to love reading his comments on here take care old mate kalfe Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: collecta on April 21, 2005, 09:52:35 AM Im also saddened by this news,
as others have also said i never met the man but as we had dealings earlier in the year on a wind split for his fb,i to feel as if i new him well, through our many PMs. you are forever cruizin now. RIP TREV.............. Scott :'( Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: fastjbav6 on April 21, 2005, 12:48:39 PM Deepest sympathy to Lorraine and the Roberts family.
Trev will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Seb Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Murray on April 22, 2005, 02:39:33 AM I was not fortunate enough to get to meet Trev although we did correspond via e-mail and the forum.
It was shock to read of his passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. Murray Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: normd on April 22, 2005, 11:29:21 AM Guys
I just realised the date , Trev joined the Forum on 21st April 2003 , 2 years ago "today" Norm :'( Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: -KIWI- on April 12, 2006, 07:09:18 AM later this week april 13th it will be a year since TREVOR left us !!
Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: Blown_FC on April 14, 2006, 02:16:28 AM Good on you Kiwi for remembering a dear friend.
Trev...Can't believe it's been a year since you were taken from us. Every time I show my car to someone and I talk about how it was built, I'm always reminded of the many parts you helped me acquire aswell as remind me of the much help you gave to me during the short time we knew each other. Myself, Kristy and Riley will not forget you Trev, and when I do get my car on the road, I know you'll be there with us on every trip. Mark Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: daggsey58 on April 15, 2006, 01:40:37 AM Thank you Kiwi for reminding members of the 1st anniversary of the passing of Trevor. As one of his closest friends, I can assure you all that he is anything but forgotten and the thoughts and condolances posted by Trevor's virtual family were truly received by all of us here in Bridgetown in the spirit that they were sent and were greatly appreciated.
Twelve months on and I can report that Trev's cars still remain in his family, with his eldest son David looking after the FC wagon with the respect that it deserves. Many of you were recipients (mainly in the West) of Trev's generosity when it came to a sort-after part and there are quite a few parts of many models of Holden that Trev collected over the years that remain (one man's junk is another man's treasure!!!). At some stage in the future, sorting and cataloguing will be undertaken and possibily a post of what is available will be put on the forum. David and I have what is known as "I've got to tell Trev" moments when either of us see something of interest (like the FC ute that David saw coming into town a couple of days ago). It was something that Trev used to do.....if he spotted a wreck, or an old caravan or something similar, my mobile would ring and a familiar voice would say "Boy, have I gotta deal for you!!". The tradition has continued. As an aside, some of you may remember the article I wrote on Trevor for the "Holden Characters" section of a magazine put out by GMH called "Holden Quality Parts" (Dec. 2001 edition). Unfortunately, David does not have a copy and would like to obtain one. Should anyone out there have a spare (not their own) or know of a spare somewhere, please contact me via the forum or my mobile 0428 611 800. Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: normd on April 15, 2006, 02:44:36 PM What can I say?
Trev is so sadly missed by so many on this forum , we joined about the same time and nearly "wore out" the chat room . At the time the ISP I was with had a 4 hr "cut off" and the number of times I had to "re-log on" I couldn't count ... I don't think there was a a car show on in WA that I didn't recieve an email with a full rundown and loads of photos , I saved every one of them and still have them on disk. Trev put me in contact with daggsey (his best mate) because he has friends here in Young (NSW) NOTHING was too much trouble . Unfortunatly I never met Trev "in person" , something I honestly regret . :( Trev , thank you for the many hours of laughs , information and friendship , You will NEVER be forgotten. Thanks Chris (daggsey 58) for your post & update . Please tell Carrots & the boys our thoughts are with them at this time. Norm Title: Re: GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND Post by: surferboy on April 18, 2006, 03:14:11 AM Keep smiling Trev.
A great mate we all miss Carrots, Our thoughts are with you. 8) 8) 8) and Cathy |