Don Coatney Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Nelsons Daughter just sent me the following. I suggest we all send an e-mail to the address below. Nelson may be gone but he will never be forgotten. The stories he has told us over the years of his adventures in his first P-15 should be published. Might be good if we all post our thoughts and then send the link to his daughter and she could share our thoughts with his beloved wife. Don, I am Nelson Baker's daughter, Karen. I am writing to you to inform you that my daddy died unexpectedly last night. He, unfortunately, had an ulcer that had gone undetected. He experienced a lot of blood loss during the day before the doctor was able to clamp off the artery opened up by the ulcer. The clamp only held for approximately 1 hour before the artery blew open and the bleeding started again. He went into cardiac arrest and the doctors, nurses, surgeons, etc. were not able to save him. Would you be able to notify daddy's other P15 friends. My message to them is that through the friendships developed through this website, my dad experienced so much pleasure during these past few years. Thank you to all of you from my daddy and from all of his family. My e-mail address is: oceanmom57@yahoo.com. Don, thank you and may God bless you. Karen Quote
Robin (UK) Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 That's very sad news. Sincere condolences to Nelson's family. From Plymouth-owning friends across the world. Robin (UK) Quote
James_Douglas Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Karen, This forum is comprised of a very classy group of people. Nelson was as much, or more, of a class act than any of us. He will be missed by all of us… My best wishes to you and all of the Baker family. James Douglas San Francisco. Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 May the good lord be with you at this time to comfort you in your dads untimely death. Jon (A Mopar owner) Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Very sorry to hear about Nelson's passing. He seemed to always be on the upbeat. I'm sure everyone who knew Nelson on the forum, and personally will greatly miss him. I first became acquainted with Nelson several years ago, and always enjoyed corresponding with him. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Karen, we are all so very sorry to hear this news. Nelson gave me a lot of joy reading his messages. We all enjoyed reading his stories and knowing how much we all have in common. Be assured that he leaves only good memories for us of a fine gentleman and a good friend. He will not be forgotten. May God be with you and comfort you now and in the coming days. Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Nelson was indeed a class act and will be especially missed by those of us out here in California. David Quote
55 Fargo Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Our Deepest Sympathy from our family to your's,in memory of Nelson..........................Rockwood Quote
greg g Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 My deepest condolences to you and your family. Nelson was indeed a breath of fresh air to this community. His contributions to the discussion here were an important part of the group's personality. I know I and others will miss his insights. In this time of great sadness please take heart that our thoughts are with you and yours. The sadness will pass and you will be left with the wonderful memories of the moments that made up his life and your's. Greg G Central New York Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Our condolences to the Baker family. We will miss a good friend and correspondent. Bob Toft Joplin, MO Quote
Normspeed Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Very sad news. He will be missed but he will also be very well remembered. Quote
Johnny S Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Very sad news indeed. My deepest condolences as well. The stories will live on. Goodbye old friend. Quote
PatS.... Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 With My Sincere Sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing that Nelson touched the lives of so many others and gave them the gift of many happy memories. His presence will be remembered and he will missed. Pat Satchwill Calgary Canada Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Posted February 24, 2007 This is posted in the Adventures section of the web page supporting this forum. First Trip In Bess, My P15 It was a long time ago, 1952, driving from Turlock California to Nebraska. We hit a snow blizzard in Utah and stopped in Ogden for the night as we were just about out of gas. Stayed in the car that night, running the engine to keep warm. A P15 heater does a good job. My wife and I were sitting under a service station awning, thinking we could gas up in the morning. Suddenly we see a man walking down the middle of the street with a bucket of hot water and thought, that looks strange. Asked him when the station would open, he said "about a week". Asked him how far to next town, "48 miles to Rawlings." I tell my wife I hope we make it and she says Bess will do fine. I thanked him and we found out the water was for his tires which were frozen to the ground. Couldn’t see fence post on either side of the road in the snow and finding it was really hard. A bobtail truck rolled in to town and I asked what the road was like to Rawlings. He replied I should see his tracks all the way. We followed them and as we rolled into the gas station in Rawlings, Bess burped two times and died at the pump! My wife looked at me and said ‘See I knew she would make it." From Nebraska we headed south to my home state of Oklahoma, as my wife had never been there. Got on Highway 9, headed for my hometown. She was looking ahead and all of a sudden says, "What’s that black thing in the sky?" I made a U Turn and that tornado chased us all the way to Texas. P15s go better than 70 miles an hour with a tornado on your tail! In Arizona on Route 66 my wife is driving at 5:30 am while I slept. She lets out aloud scream "On my God, what’s that?" The brightest light I had ever since the Bikini bomb in the Pacific in the late 40s woke me up. Our radio was not picking up anything. Two hours latter the radio started working, "Did you see the bomb test this morning?" YES! Family grew to four children and needed a bigger four-door car. That little ‘47 Plymouth Club Coupe is still out there some where. I searched for 8 years with no luck. I found my new ’48 Club Coupe last February. Only difference I can see is the oil dipstick and the ‘48 has 15 inch tires. Both are the same color. Keep them old beauties on the road. And I will be looking for Bess on P15-D24. Nelson Baker Quote
bob_amos Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Good bye Nelson, May you find the crusin' in heaven as good as it was here on earth. God be with you my friend.... You certainly will be missed. Quote
blueskies Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 God Speed, Nelson. Rest in peace my friend. Pete Quote
47heaven Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Karen...my condolances to you and your family in this difficult time and great loss. I lost my Mom two years ago and I know it's rough. Have peace of mind knowing that he is in the hands of the Lord, now. God Bless! Darin Pomona, CA Quote
Ed Griffin Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Karen and family....your loss is our loss. May the good Lord be with you in this time of need. Ed Griffin Quote
40phil41 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Karen, Please accept my condolences on your loss. This forum brings many hours of pleasure to all of us thanks to people like your father. He will be greatly missed. Phil Ellis Quote
1just4don Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 In the short time I have been here,,He helped me out immensley!! A great guy to be sure!!! I always heard that God summons all the 'Great' ones home first!!! Quote
wills 51 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 God bless and my condolences go out to you and your family, Sounds like he was great guy to have known Quote
Brad Lustig Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Nelson will be truly missed by everyone here. So sorry for your loss, Karen Quote
JerseyHarold Posted February 24, 2007 Report Posted February 24, 2007 Condolences from our family to the Bakers. Nelson will be missed by many. Quote
Brendan D25 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 Very sorry to hear this, Nelson will be missed by many. My condolences to his family. Brendan. Quote
oldmopar Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 Sad news when good people pass on. Prehaps we will see a P15 shaped cloud in the sky Quote
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