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From Board member Robin McGee:
It is with deep sadness that we notify you all that Dot Wirtz passed away [Sunday] afternoon.

We have been in contact with Dave and he is in good spirits. I know Bronson has also been in contact with Dave.

Dot did not want a service and will be cremated and her ashes to be scattered along the blue ridge on one last motorcycle ride with Dave.

She was a great friend and truly loved the AVA. She will be missed.
Dave and Dot were AVA Board members for several years. As Rally Directors, they scouted the rides and produced the ride maps. Ironically, they retired from the Board in 2013 because of Dave's health. They loved the AVA and really missed not being able to come to the rallies after 2013.

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Dang. :pray:
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debron wrote:From Board member Robin McGee:
It is with deep sadness that we notify you all that Dot Wirtz passed away [Sunday] afternoon.

We have been in contact with Dave and he is in good spirits. I know Bronson has also been in contact with Dave.

Dot did not want a service and will be cremated and her ashes to be scattered along the blue ridge on one last motorcycle ride with Dave.

She was a great friend and truly loved the AVA. She will be missed.
Dave and Dot were AVA Board members for several years. As Rally Directors, they scouted the rides and produced the ride maps. Ironically, they retired from the Board in 2013 because of Dave's health. They loved the AVA and really missed not being able to come to the rallies after 2013.

Dave & Dot:

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sorry to hear that just a small prayer:God our Father,
you call each of us by name,
and you treasure each of us individually
as though no-one else exists.
Inspire us
to respect and value
each person who comes into our lives this day.
Amen.
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So sorry for your loss Dave, our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and Dot & your family, as we " AVA" all are family.
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It is very sad to learn of the passing of Dot Wirtz. She and Dave joined the AVA and very shortly stepped up to get involved in the leadership of the association. Both had a lot of riding experience as two up riders and both seemed sticklers for prestine machinery. Their Voyager Xll was always in excellent shape and looked as though it just came off the show room floor.
Dot was a lot of fun to be around and always seemed quick with a word or two in conversation. We had a private joke. The moment I saw her face to face I would flash her a wink. Dot always teased me about that. We will miss her.
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i too am saddened hearing of dots passing. she was always so cheerful and happy. RIP old friend........carl leo
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Dave,
This is truly sad news. Dot was always a sweetheart and a friendly face for all of us. Bernadette and I send prayers. Be strong, Dave, and take care of yourself.

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Dave,
So sorry to hear about Dot. May Dot's memory comfort you during this difficult time. Please know that each and every life that you and Dot have touched in some way are very saddened by this news! Your AVA family is with you!!
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I never knew her but I will mourn her loss....
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So sorry for your loss Dave. May God bless and sustain you.

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So sorry to hear the news and my condolences to Dave and all the forum members who knew Dot. Prayers for comfort for her friends and loved ones.....
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I have had the short pleasure of meeting both of them at the last few rallys. Great people, and Dot sure will be missed. Marie and I offer our prayers and condolences to Dave. Gene and Marie
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Deepest sympathy and prayers Dave..

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This is very sad news, its always sad to hear of another persons passing, I feel like I knew her without even meeting her or Dave, I will pray for Dave and his family at this time... May Dot rest in peace ....
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So sorry to hear this news. Prayers are with the family and friends.
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sorry to hear this news, I havent checked in for a while and see this, My condolences to the family
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Sorry to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to Dave.
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So sorry for your loss. I've been off the boards for a while and just found this post after learning of Ron Rigg's passing yesterday. You're a great man whose lost a great women. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.

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