It is with great sadness that I am reporting to you about our loss of Mike Simpson. Mike and his wife Sarah have lived in Hood, California for many years. Nick Howell told me that Mike passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from Cancer. You will remember Mike for his fantastic 1909 Stanley Model R roadster that he restored. He was very instrumental with me on my goal to build up not only a 1911 model 85 Stanley, but also a 1909 model R. He said to me, "nothing to it, you just take it one step at a time, and the Stanley will soon get done". Mike knew very well how it was done, he not only built up his model R Stanley but also built up a 1910 Model 71 Stanley touring that he had campaigned at several tours. He will be greatly missed. His photo is attached

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