In Memory of...

Red Candle

 

The pages below are dedicated to our SFR Family Members who have passed on. You are free to contribute using the link at the bottom of each page or by sending email to the Web Team.

The Tradition of the Red Candle

The Red Candle has long been a tradition of the San Francisco Region to mean "Good Luck to you while we are apart my friend" . . . The complete story of the Red Candle

 

John Zanardi

John Zanardi, long-time SCCA member and Infineon Worker Trans worker, passed away on November 24, 2009. John was diabetic since childhood and suffered from its many complications for a number of years.

Dr. David Burton

David Scott Burton, M.D. passed away at his home in Atherton on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the age of 71. Dr. Burton was one of the medical crew along with Dr. Lee. 

Ray Woodworth

Ray Woodworth, a volunteer Course Marshal and long-time SCCA member passed away Wednesday night, November 11 at Mercy San Juan in the north area of Sacramento.

Jerri Fletcher

Jerri Fletcher was a member of the SFR Communications crew in the 1970's and will be remembered by many of our volunteers.

Skip French

Adam French, Skip's son let us know that Skip apparently died Wednesday night, September 30 from complications related to diabetes.

Chuck Forge

Long-time SCCA member and racer Chuck Forge passed away unexpectedly on the evening of August 30.

Sid Colberg

Sid Colberg passed away on August 24, 2009.  Sid was a member of the Inaugural class of the SFR Hall of Fame in 2006. 

Claudette Haener

Claudette Haener succumbed to cancer on Sunday, August 9.

Pauline Laskin

Pauline Laskin, long-time Chief of Race Administration and wife of steward Stan Laskin, passed away on August 8, 2009.

C. "Mindy" Allen

C. "Mindy" Allen, wife of Howard "Duckster" Allen of Oregon Region passed away December 19, 2008.

Art Allen

Art Allen, an autocrosser for over 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 11.

The Meaning of the Red Candle

 

The following is the story of San Francisco's legendary red candle. A friend of Bob Leip gave me a printed copy of the story many years ago. For years the story was told at the end of day worker gatherings or at start/finish. You can choose to believe it or not, but those that believed really felt there was some mystical power about it. The decals that were given out had all the flames hand painted and they were never sold, they were given away.

Gordon Hoobler

My father, Gordon Hoobler ('Gordy') passed away on May 11, 2008. 

Randy Shupe

Randy Shupe, SCCA member and driver, passed away May 9 after a long battle with cancer.

A celebration of his life will be held June 1.

Al Leake

{mosimage}  Al Leake, Jr. memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16th, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michaels Church, 13005 Pine St., Boulder Creek, CA.  It will be followed by a reception at Scopazzi Restaurant, also in Boulder Creek.

Brian Fitzgerald

In memory of Brian, his family would like to offer you the opportunity to honor him by contributing to a memorial for him to be placed at Laguna Seca.


Mike Moore

Darren Michael Moore (Mike)

Our beloved son, grandson, brother and uncle, Mike Moore left us on Sunday, August 5th 2007 at the age of 46.

Peter Grey

Peter Grey, a former Solo Champion, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007, after a battle with cancer. 

John Coyle

John Coyle, member of the San Francisco Region board of directors in the 1960s, passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek on Aug. 29, 2007.


Jack Chisum

Jack Chisum - SFR Volunteer announcer for road racing events for many, many years passed away quietly in his sleep on August 8, 2007

Werner Brandt

Werner G. Brandt - Long-time member of the Infineon Worker Trans Crew and retired owner of C & S Motors in San Rafael, died suddenly on July 12, 2007.

Bradley Kerth
Bradley Kerth - It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you my husband and best friend passed quickly and unexpectedly into God's arms Tuesday night, May 15, 2007, after a bicycle ride.
Bob Dunsmore

Bob Dunsmore - We get news today that Bob Dunsmore passed away Sunday April 15th. . .  Cascade Sports Car Club's club race on June 16-17 at Portland International Raceway has been named the Chicane Challenge XV, dedicated to the memory of Bob Dunsmore.

Judy (Kondratieff) Ganley

Judy Kondratieff, SFR driver from the 1960's, passed away in April 2007 at her home in England.


Larry Dober

Everyone is welcome to attend the memorial open house for Larry on Sunday March 25, from 2 to 6 pm at 1609 Las Trampas Road, Alamo. Mailing address is: PO Box 488, Alamo, CA 94507.

Fran Chisum

San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Fran Chisum

We received very sad news this morning that Fran Chisum, a long time twenty+-year member of the SFR Timing & Scoring crew, had passed away. She had stumbled and taken a ...

Chuck Billington

In Memory Of Chuck Billington

A memorial service for Chuck Billington of the former Tracer Racing team was held Friday, March 3, 2006.

Peter Breschini
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my friend, and friend of many here in SFR, "Chico" Breschini.
Barbara Baldwin
San Francisco Region - SCCA Barbara Baldwin  09/16/05: In response to your many inquiries, services for Barbara Baldwin will be held after...
Michael Moore
I remember Mike as always smiling and having a good time at the track and off. He always had a kind word for me and loved racing My heart sank when I heard of his passing. My husband and I will miss the smile and the man -- Debra Kerth...
Mary Jane Brizard
San Francisco Region - SCCA - Mary Jane Brizard - To all of the San Francisco Region SCCA members: It has been just about 1 year since the loss of MaryJane Brizard. I would like to say a special thank you to all...
Carl Mofield
San Francisco Region - SCCA Carl Mofield - It was reported to me that Carl's passing was announced at the June Sprints and that a race was dedicated to him. Since he had hoped to attend the June Sprints this year . . .
Grace Katagiri

Grace Katagiri died of pancreatic cancer Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley.

Americo Cabral
San Francisco Region - SCCA Americo Cabral    01/13/05: We received very sad news today that Formula...
Charles Aliberti
We were greatly saddened to learn upon our arrival at Thunderhill Park this weekend that SFR Road Racer Charles Aliberti was tragically killed in a testing accident . . .
Robert Smeltzer
San Francisco Region - SCCA Robert Smeltzer - Celebration Of Robert's Life All those who loved Robert are invited to a celebration of his life on Sunday October 10,2004 2:00 p.m. At Huffaker Engineering . . .
Hans Bentley
Hans Peter Schoenershoven Bentley, 60, died August 14, 2004. He was born to Elke and Hans Schoenershoven June 19, 1944, in Germany where he spent his younger years working in the family-owned Porsche dealership. He graduated from University of Brunschweig with a degree in engineering....
Bill Bass

San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Bill Bass 

On Wednesday, March 3rd, Karen Cantu wrote us: Dear Family and Friends, Bill Bass passed ...

Bill Bass
Bill Bass   March 2, 2004 Former Chief of San Francisco SCCA Emergency Services  Bill and Doris dancing at Lucky and Kathy's wedding
Mike Mullan
San Francisco Region - SCCA Mike Mullan  On Tuesday, January 20th, Laura Stich wrote us: Dear Friends, Michael Mullan, Spec Miata & ITX driver ...
Larry Pagels
San Francisco Region - SCCA Larry Pagels  08/08/02: I met Larry back in the early 70s through work. It was there that we realized we had a common...
Lucy Zinardi
San Francisco Region - SCCA Lucy Zanardi  05/08/02: Lucy Zanardi passed away Wednesday May 8 at Southwest Washington Medical ...
DT Watson
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Dewey "D.T." Watson  . . . Bruce Brunner, Starters writes us: A Memorial Service in Celebration of DT's life will be held on Friday, October 8th at 1:00pm. Please plan to attend an...
Kevin Kyne
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Kevin Kyne  07/28/02: Kevin was a dear friend for many years. I knew I could always count on him for ideas. . .
Don Adamson
San Francisco Region - SCCA    Don Adamson    Sad news has reached us that Don Adamson has passed away from a massive heart attack while at home. Don was a dedicated Flagger and Turn...
John Siedl
San Francisco Region - SCCA   John Seidl   And the sky was filled with balloons It is said that a man is measured not by what he does, but in how he influences those he comes in contact with. John Seidl had a way o...
Dr. Richard Lee
San Francisco Region - SCCA In Memory Of Dr. Richard S. "Doc" Lee 11/12/03: Public memorial services for Dr. Richard Lee have been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, at 1 pm, at the Stanford Chapel, with a reception to follow and...
Rob Brown
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Rob Brown   05/21/02: The photos you see were contributed by Rob's wife, Mer...
Scott Crawford
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Scott Crawford   04/09/02: Scott Crawford passed away this morning. Daughter Jennifer was with her at Los Gato...
Frank Eubel
San Francisco Region - SCCA   Frank Eubel We received the very sad news earlier this week that long time SFR member Frank Eubel, who had relocated a few years ago back to the East coast, ha...
 
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