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#2305 From: "Jon and Judy Dirks" <jondir@...>
Date: Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:40 am
Subject: jon dirks 		jondrks
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My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m.

while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial.  Jon had a heart

attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a

grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home

from work.  She administered CPR until para medics arrived.  Jon always said the

Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around.  Thanks Bob Swanson for

hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together.  Jon loved the course, the

great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed.  He was

planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks.

Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.



With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to

say goodbye.



Judy


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#2306 From: "John Stupak" <stupakjl@...>
Date: Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:04 pm
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Our hearts go out to you Judy.  Jon was one of the best and he will be sorely

missed.  We are so very grateful to have been able to spend time with him.



John & Libby





--- In ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Jon and Judy Dirks" <jondir@...> wrote:

>

> My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m.

while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial.  Jon had a heart

attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a

grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home

from work.  She administered CPR until para medics arrived.  Jon always said the

Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around.  Thanks Bob Swanson for

hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together.  Jon loved the course, the

great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed.  He was

planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks.

Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

>

> With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time

to say goodbye.

>

> Judy

>


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#2307 From: mblaskey@...
Date: Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:01 am
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Dear Judy,

I re-read your email three times and I am so saddened by your news of Jon. I always thought he is the most considerate and gracious person person and rider. His  cycling speed and skill level held me in awe and hence his participation in the time trial today.
I so hope he did not suffer and in fact was doing something he loved.
I will be thinking of you; please know that we will all miss Jon very much and everyone is here for you.  These next few weeks will be very sad for you, but let's celebrate Jon's life and the joy he brought everyone.

Emily and Mark Blaskey




-----Original Message-----
From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
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Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 8:40 pm
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks



My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy


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#2309 From: "Linda Soltis-Schroeder" <lmsoltis@...>
Date: Mon Jul 6, 2009 11:29 pm
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Judy,

You have our deepest sympathy.  Lane was reminiscing about their ‘epic’ rides together and he was hoping to be able to ride more with him this summer and fall.  Jon will be missed.  Please let us know if you need anything.  Linda and Lane

 

From: ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon and Judy Dirks
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My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy


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#2310 From: carol myhre <myhrecarol@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:03 am
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Judy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I hope Jon wasn't in much pain. What a way for him to go doing what he enjoyed. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
 
Carol & Larry

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My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy



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#2311 From: Bill Berg <overthehillbill@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:45 am
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 Judy, I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Jon. I had missed riding with him earlier this season and so enjoyed doing so again last Thursday night . He was always so considerate of those he rode with ,no matter their strengths or weaknesses . Our best to you Judy.   Bill

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Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 01:40:40 +0000
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks



My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy



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#2313 From: KJPskis@...
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:59 am
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I am so sorry for your loss.  I never got to know Jon very well, but the few occassions I had to visit with him on rides always made me know you had a good one.  If I can do anything let me know.
Karen


-----Original Message-----
From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
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Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 8:40 pm
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks



My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy


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#2315 From: John Rutsch <johnrutsch@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 1:14 pm
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Judy,
 
I only met Jon once, but was incredibly impressed by his strength, but more importantly, by his kindness.  This is a huge loss for you (and for the group), but I pray for your strength as you go through it.
 
John Rutsch

--- On Sun, 7/5/09, Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...> wrote:

From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks
To: ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 8:40 PM

My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy



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#2316 From: baclauson@...
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 8:19 pm
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Judy,

Jon was so kind and helpful to less experienced riders (like me).  You are

in my thoughts during this sad time.



Barb Clauson

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  My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m.

  while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart

  attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a

  grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way

home

  from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the

Pie

  Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for

hosting

  the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great

food

  and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and

  looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff

Sorenson

  agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.



  With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to

  say goodbye.



  Judy


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#2319 From: rene' kurth <reneku@...>
Date: Thu Jul 9, 2009 11:05 am
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Dear Judy, I was just shocked to read your email.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I didn't know Jon well and had really just visited with him once at a breakfast ride a couple of years ago.  I enjoyed my visit with him and he sure loved biking.  I think if any of us had a choice in how we leave this world it would be doing something which we love and he did that.
 
It must seem like your world has just stopped but you will find the strength to carry on.  You are so fortunate to have had 23 years of wonderful companionship.  Cherish the good memories. 
 
Hopefully I will get to ride with you again someday.  You have been in my thoughts and again I am so sorry for your loss.  Rene' Kurth

--- On Sun, 7/5/09, Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...> wrote:

From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks
To: ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 8:40 PM

My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial.  Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work.  She administered CPR until para medics arrived.  Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around.  Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together.  Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed.  He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks.  Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy   



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#2334 From: diane fjelstad <dogsitterdiane@...>
Date: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:17 am
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I am reading this email a little late and wish to extend my condolences to you.  While I didn't know him, my heart goes out to you for losing your best friend and biking buddy.

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Dear Judy, I was just shocked to read your email.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I didn't know Jon well and had really just visited with him once at a breakfast ride a couple of years ago.  I enjoyed my visit with him and he sure loved biking.  I think if any of us had a choice in how we leave this world it would be doing something which we love and he did that.
 
It must seem like your world has just stopped but you will find the strength to carry on.  You are so fortunate to have had 23 years of wonderful companionship.  Cherish the good memories. 
 
Hopefully I will get to ride with you again someday.  You have been in my thoughts and again I am so sorry for your loss.  Rene' Kurth

--- On Sun, 7/5/09, Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...> wrote:

From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks
To: ECPieRiders@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 8:40 PM

My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial.  Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work.  She administered CPR until para medics arrived.  Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around.  Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together.  Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed.  He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks.  Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy   



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