Loss of Everett Smith

[bhw]

All -

Please be advised that Everett Smith, owner of Vintage Automotive Engineering has recently passed away. You may remember Everett as a fabricator of sheet metal repair parts from Northern California (and, I think previously he resided in Oregon and Illinois). His web site was www.vintageautomotive.com. He was always nothing but very kind and patient with me in helping me figure out how to restore my rusty old BN-7. He even gave me a couple of parts I screwed up and had to reorder, and sent them for free on one occasion, with advice on how to avoid the problems I had, to boot. There are many other folks in the AH community that have been very helpful and nice, as well, but the loss of Everett is quite a blow.

Apparently this happened recently, I think his service is this coming Saturday.

Here is a note below from his wife, Bonnie. I had referred a fellow to Everett and she sent me this announcement. We conversed by e-mail and she asked me to let you all know about this sad event.

Bob Walker
Phoenix, AZ



Dear Friends,
Our beloved Everett went home to be with the Lord this afternoon. He fought a long, hard, brave fight but in the end he lost. We will all miss him tremendously. He was the easiest of men to get along with and was a wonderful companion and friend. He was a genius, artist and expert craftsman and was a warm, funny and wonderful man. I can't imagine living without him.
We will have a memorial service to celebrate his life but the time has not been set yet. For those who can't attend, I would be glad to read any tribute aloud at the service.
Bonnie Smith
Dear friends of Everett,
There will be a celebration of Everett's life service this coming Saturday at 1:00 at the Horse Creek Community Church (on Highway 96 about 15 miles up river (east) of us). Anyone that wants to will be invited to read or say something about their memories of Everett.
The ladies of the Church are providing some kind of food and refreshments afterward and everyone is invited to attend.

 

[Bob McElwee]

That is very sad news indeed. I ordered many parts from Everett when he was in IL and CA. He was very helpful in making sure I was getting all that I needed and not 'over' ordering.
When he was in IL we had a couple of club functions to drive to Okawville to see the old fashion blacksmith shop with all the machines belt driven from a single shaft high on the wall.
His wife describes him perfectly.

 

[Johnny]

When restoring my BN7 Everett was always ready at hand not only to manufacture body parts needed, but to offer encouragement and advice where ever possible. Everett was the only person I knew that would send you the parts you ordered, and expect payment after you were satisfied. He was a master craftsman as well. I can recall needing a rear bulkhead for a BN7. Everett manufactured one from an old rusty one off of my car. He will truly be missed in the English restoration world.
God Bless you Everett Smith.