Mike Waters

[desotoman]

Sorry to hear this sad news of Mike Waters passing. My condolences to Mike's wife and son Greg. Mike was a good guy, I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed.  Godspeed and RIP Mike.

Tom G.

[hotrod]

So sorry to hear that news!

Mike was a big part of racing at Bonneville and I know a lot of his close friends will be hurting!

RIP

Larry

[Seldom Seen Slim]

And Mike's demise is just another reminder (a big one) that SCTA - and all clubs -- need to have young folks in training for the volunteer jobs - especially the main ones like Mike was - the volunteer coordinator.  I don't know if he ever carried that specific title, but I do know that he did the work.  Now whomever takes over will likely get taught by those of us that have been doing our individual jobs for years.  Said new person won't have any idea of how much Mike did -- 'til he tries to learn it all.

Mike would start working on the SpeedWeek/WF toilets with me -- back in November or December.  That showed some passion for land speed racing, and we'll be sad to go without seeing him.  Every time I'll see his old Datsun pickup (it's still out at Wendover) I'll be reminded of him - again.

[Glen]

Mike, like many volunteers did a large job without a list. He handled a lot behind the scenes by habit and learning over the years what it took to put things together.
He will be missed and may he rest in peace, God Speed Mike.

[Elmo Rodge]

As Greg just pointed out to me, Top Speed of the Year at El Mirage 2012.  Wayno

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I'll ask JoAnn for a mailing address - and will letcha all know.

Less than an hour later -- here you are:

Mike and Judy Waters
39937 90th Street West
Leona Valley, CA 93551

Thanks to JoAnn.

[Dynoroom]

God Speed Mike.

A tremendous loss to his family, friends and the SCTA.

[Kiwi Paul]

Mike was a great friend and mentor to me. We were working on the Speed Week volunteer stuff for my Daughter (her first trip this year) and Myself just a few weeks ago. It has not been a good week. Lost a good friend on Friday in a freak bicycle accident. I hope everybody here appreciates just how much Mike put into the SCTA, BNI and Landspeed Racing. Condolences to Greg and Family....

[dw230]

Services info just recieved:

Services for  Michael R. Waters

Monday April 8th:
LACo Fire Dept. Flag ceremony:10am @ FS 84-
5030 West Ave. L-14, Quartz Hill

Viewing: 4-7pm with rosary @7pm - Joshua Memorial Park:
808 East Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster.

Tuesday April 9th :
Mass 10AM @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church-
565 West Kettering St. Lancaster

Gravesite services following Mass @ Joshua Memorial Park (see above address)

Reception to follow at Leona Valley Community Center: 8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Leona Valley

[Elmo Rodge]

Thank you Dan. Wayno

[dw230]

Today we put Mike in his final resting place.

So many, many people - whose hearts Mike has touched - turned out to honor him, his service as a member of the US Army to our country, 34 years service in the Los Angeles Fire Dept., and his passion for land speed racing. Mike was a keystone as both a racer and administrator in the SCTA, BNI and Save the Salt organzations.

Contary to recent rumors the White Goose Bar Team will continue to campaign the roadster in 2013 with a goal of a 250 MPH+ record.

Joanie and I wish God Speed to Mike and God Bless to Mike's widow Judy, son Greg, daughter Cynthia and the extended Waters family members.

Such a sad day for us,

DW

[Elmo Rodge]

He leaves a pretty big hole to fill. I'm certainly richer having known him. He had quite a send off, didn't he Dan? Wayno