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Title: Tiny Roberts
Post by: roadster589 on January 30, 2014, 07:07:56 PM

Long time drag racer and land speed racer Tiny Roberts passed away at 2:38pm Jan 30th with his family at his side. He has been fighting several illnesses for the past several months. He crewed with Stone Woods & Cook, Don Schumacher & Candies & Hughes in the 60s & 70s. He also ran a 57 Chevy with Mel Chastain at El Mirage. Later he and his family crewed for his son Tommy in desert racing. He has been involved with SCTA for the last 10 years taking care of the property and pulling patrols at Bonneville. He will be missed by all our sympathy goes out to the Roberts Family,we
Will post arrangements later.
Mike cook

Title: Re: Tiny Roberts
Post by: Elmo Rodge on January 30, 2014, 08:38:42 PM

Sorry to hear that, Mike. Condolences to all. Wayno

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Post by: Glen on January 30, 2014, 10:08:20 PM

I have known Tiny for many years, he also was one of my patrols at speed week over the years. Tiny will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. Rest in peace Tiny and God Speed.

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Post by: Freud on January 30, 2014, 10:55:25 PM

I came to know him as symbolic of El Mirage.

Great loss.

FREUD

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Post by: theazoldcrow on January 31, 2014, 11:34:53 AM

 :-o Rest in peace my friend. 

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Post by: dw230 on January 31, 2014, 11:57:04 AM

Junior,

Joanie and I are so sorry to hear of Tiny's passing. A great loss to your family and our sport.

DW

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Post by: desotoman on January 31, 2014, 03:34:51 PM

I met Tiny a few years ago while taking the SCTA trailers back to the yard.

RIP and Godspeed Tiny.

Tom G.

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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on January 31, 2014, 07:48:43 PM

Nancy and I have many memories of Tiny at Bville, from him driving the rental truck full of programs to helping him with our first aid kit when he took a tumble during setup and did a nasty scrape to his leg.  Another important contribution to LSR was Tiny's reports on weather at EM over the past few years while he lived out there.  I could go on, but suffice it to say -- may you rest in peace, Sir.  And Tommy -- you're in our thoughts, too.  Be well.

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Post by: landsendlynda on January 31, 2014, 08:58:16 PM

Rest in Peace Tiny and safe travels on your final journey.  My Girls and I will miss you.  Our prayers are with you and your family Tommy.
Lynda

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Post by: UBRACER on February 01, 2014, 09:03:21 AM

RIP  Tiny we will miss you.          Pete

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Post by: Bville701 on February 01, 2014, 11:51:35 PM

Godspeed Tiny. We will miss you.  :cry:

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Post by: John Noonan on February 03, 2014, 05:54:16 PM

Seeing Tiny at El Mirage was a staple for Michelle and I, when we were often on the way he would send a message asking if we were coming and asking us to call him when we arrive as we are usually at the lake bed earlier than most (other than Judy and Prozac and Dereck)  Tiny was always willing to help anyone or any club in need and always seemed so happy.

We are really going to miss him and what he does for the many racers and the SCTA.

RIP Tiny and prayers to your many family and friends.

John & Michelle

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Post by: Tom Shannon on February 05, 2014, 08:12:22 PM

God Speed Tiny. Enjoyed your SWC stories and pictures you shared on the web. Remember SW course steward meetings very fondly. Thanks for your friendship.

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Post by: RIFLEMAN on February 18, 2014, 12:44:45 PM

Quote from: Freud on January 30, 2014, 10:55:25 PM

I came to know him as symbolic of El Mirage.

Great loss.

FREUD

 RIP/GodSpeed. Whats ELMO without Tiny? :-(

Title: Re: Tiny Roberts
Post by: Dynoroom on May 13, 2014, 08:02:45 PM

This Saturday at El Mirage after the course walk on the starting line there will be a small memorial for Tiny.  

A bit of a pot luck and beerfest per his wishes.

Hope to see you there.

Title: Re: Tiny Roberts
Post by: John Noonan on May 14, 2014, 01:19:28 AM

Michelle and I will be there..he was such a kind soul..he is so missed. :cry: