RIP Elsie Smith

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RIP Elsie Smith

Postby wdcpb » Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:20 pm

Sad news shared by Dave McQueeney of Iron Butt Assoc that Elsie Smith passed away September 19, 2021 after retiring to York, PA. Elsie rode over 50 years, logging more than 300,000 miles on her BMWs. Elsie was a pillar of the club throughout the 90s and beyond, serving on the board as VP, Secretary, Rally Chair, Events Chair, and more.
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Re: RIP Elsie Smith

Postby JimVonBaden » Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:36 am

Truly sad news. I knew Elsie pretty well, and for many years. She will be missed!
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Re: RIP Elsie Smith

Postby Bicyclist » Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:35 pm

Damn! That's awful news. Elsie was too young and full of life to die. Ain't fair.
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Re: RIP Elsie Smith

Postby Rick F. » Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:34 pm

I'm very sorry to hear the sad news about Elsie. I always enjoyed talking with her, and she always had that brilliant smile.

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Re: RIP Elsie Smith

Postby Janitor » Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:10 pm

Sad to hear about Elsie. At my first SRR back in 2010, Elsie gave me some finer points on how to ride my 2009 R1200GS off pavement. Later that day I shared some fine scotch with her. I will remember her as a good soul.

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