Pat Garlits (1 Viewer)

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I just read on FB and Twitter that Don's wife, Pat has passed away. Married for 61 years.

Here's the email Don sent out:

Dear Friends,
My dear wife of nearly 61 years left this world and went over to the other side at 5:53 PM, this afternoon. She has been suffering a lot these last few days and it was a Blessing to see God take her into His care. I will miss her very badly, but will be with her sooner than I realize, as time is very different here that over there. She passed at home with her two Daughters at her side and me holding her hand and a little Yorkie dog on each side of her. She went without making a sound and this house is going to be very quiet for a while. I had "Glenn Miller" playing in the background, as that was her favorite "Big Band". I will let everyone know what the Arrangements will be when I know myself. Thanks for all the Prayers and support through this terrible ordeal.
Sincerely,
Don Garlits

CEO
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Inc.
13700 SW 16th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34473

 

[Dick]

R.I.P. Pat

 

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[Butch]

R.I.P. Pat may GOD bless both of you and help Big through his time of loss. I'm proud to have known you and appreciate the way both of you treated my Mom and Dad when we were racing. Both of you are class people the world is better off for having had you both here for the time GOD gave you on this earth.

 

[none]

God rest her soul.


Paul Wentworth

 

[Larry jr.]

Till we meet again Pat, Larry jr.

 

[my friends call me Zappy]

Wow sad news indeed. My condolences to Don, and the girls.

 

[Bluey]

My condolences to Don and his family

 

[Horsepower & Heels]

Prayers to him and his family.

 

[kody]

One of the best and kind person i have ever known. Vary sad news. RIP GREAT LADY!

 

[mike]

I'm sending prayers out to Don and his family...

 

[Jeff]

My condolences to Don and the family.
I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[TooTall999]

RIP Pat, your time of suffering is over...

 

[StockersRock]

In this world of robotic press releases, instant news, viral social media, etc, the words of Big Daddy, in that statement, are stunningly honest and heartfelt. RIP Pat.

 

[Bubba]

She was an incredible woman. He would not have been as successful without her.

My condolences to her family and friends. Rest in peace, Pat.

 

[Bubba]

In this world of robotic press releases, instant news, viral social media, etc, the words of Big Daddy, in that statement, are stunningly honest and heartfelt. RIP Pat.

I find it sweet that his signature had his last name and all that museum info included, like we wouldn't know who it was if he signed it "Don".

 

[mw6789]

Rest in peace Pat. My condolences to Don, Donna, and Gay Lyn.

 

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I met her at Bakersfield a few years back. Really nice lady.
Sorry for her passing. Sad.

 

[StockersRock]

I find it sweet that his signature had his last name and all that museum info included, like we wouldn't know who it was if he signed it "Don".

Agreed. Likely the auto signature on the email.

 

[Nick Name]

She was an incredible woman. He would not have been as successful without her.

My condolences to her family and friends. Rest in peace, Pat.

I think that could be said for all of us. We probably would not had the degree of sucess we have had if it was not for the special lady in our lives.