Dawn Patrol / World member, Update 2/16/12 see post #52 Options

[Als914]

I received a phone call this morning from the men's club president where Lew Mengle (shulew3) and I are golf members to inform me that Lew passed away from an apparent heart attack some time Tuesday night. There was concern when he didn't show up or call for his round of golf on Wednesday. The police were called in to investigate and in entering his home they found him passed away in his bed.

Lew came over Teusday morning to do some work on his 914. He had a love/hate relationship with it because he loved to drive it but hated everything that went wrong with it. He loved the outings with all the 914 members and at seventy nine he could manage to keep up. He was a regular member of the Dawn Patrol, 914 World and a great friend...He will be deeply missed.

Al

[Als914]

Latest update 2/07/12.

Received a call this past Monday evening from Linda, Lew's sister who was at his home in Palm Springs beginning the process of reconciling his estate. Linda mentioned that they hit a road block in moving forward with his affairs until a death certificate has been signed and entered into record by the county coronor. She has the key to his bank lock box but is not allowed to open it until all documents are in place. Until then nothing can happen. This means that Lew's body will remain in the morgue until then. What she has been able to find out is that Lew's last wish is to be cremated and his ashes released somewhere near Portland, Or., yet to be determined. Lew also does not want a formal memorial service but Linda was opened to a gathering at a venue such as a restaurant with all who want to attend a roast/celebration of life for Lew, date and location to be determined.

At this time with nothing left to do Linda and her husband will return to Pennsylvania with plans of returning to Palm Springs some time in March to finish up the work of reconciling Lew's estate . We have exchanged phone numbers and e-mail addresses to remain in contact to help plan and coordinate in those efforts.

I will continue to post the latest updates as I receive them.

Al