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    Default Fred Bowden

    I can't say enough about Fred, he was a great racer, sponsor and boat race supporter. Perhaps more importantly, he was a wonderful person and friend.
    All the best to his family, we will keep them all in our thoughts and prayers.
    RIP my friend.
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    Default Marshall Eldredge

    Heard the unfortunate news today of the passing of Marshall Eldredge at the age of 87. My most heartfelt condolences to the entire Eldredge family. May he rest in peace. Picture is from the 2009 spring race at DePue.
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    So sad to hear. Rest in peace Marshall. God bless all the Eldredge family. They are one of the few families that goes all the way back to the beginnings of outboard racing and continued with a solid span of generations of boat racers.


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    The racing world has lost a great contributor. I have known Marshall and his family since the early 1970's when I started racing APBA in Region 5 when I lived in West Palm Beach Fla. Marshall provided a wealth of information about engines, props, set up etc and helped me a great deal and we had many interesting discussions. I visited his shop in West Palm Beach and later when he moved to Yalaha Fla. I will miss him very much. My condolences to the Eldridge family. RIP Marshall.
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    Two old pharts that were still racing in 2009. I will miss him!
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    Rest in peace Marshall, see you at the Finish Line.
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    Marshal was a constant in PRO racing like Sunrise and Sunset are a constant to each day. I will miss our many conversations, especially over breakfast at the Giant's Den in Depue.
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    Just read on that other site that Jim Warren had die.
    Rest in Peace Jim.

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    Default Marshall Eldredge

    Quote Originally Posted by David Weaver View Post
    Marshal was a constant in PRO racing like Sunrise and Sunset are a constant to each day. I will miss our many conversations, especially over breakfast at the Giant's Den in Depue.
    Yes David, Shirley and I miss our breakfast etc. at the Giant's den with you and Marshall. RIP Marshall, you will be missed.

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    Default Clyde Queen

    I was notified this morning of the passing of Clyde Queen early this morning 4-16-2018. Clyde and his wife Charlotte were long time members of The Outboard Club of Chicago which was the host club for many of the Outboard Nationals on Lake DePue. May he rest in Peace.

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