[Rhodes22-list] Update on Stan

[Weiss, Robert L]

Dear Cindy,

Thank you for the update on Stan. I first met him at the Annapolis Boat Show in 2010 and remember sitting on a Rhodes 22 listening to him describe the many features of the boat. I knew then that this was the boat for me. I finally bought a recycled one from Stan in 2014 and have sailed it on Kentucky Lake 8-9 months a year ever since. In 2017 my wife and I spent a couple weeks with Stan and Rose at the factory and then at the boat show helping to get boats ready to show. I cherish those memories. But even better yet, I loved being able to introduce my grandson to Stan at the boat show in 2022. Stan was gracious, funny, and made a strong impression on my young grandson who I'd been teaching to sail my Rhodes 22 for the last 3 summers.

Stan has touched the lives of so many people through his passion for the Rhodes 22 and life. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob
Beach Spring
1998 Recycled 2014

Robert L Weiss Jr.
Director of Music
First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
Professor Emeritus, SIUC
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Dear Cindy,

Thank you for sending out this update on Stan's condition.  Stan produced a product that has literally been a part of my family's life since 1987.  We have so many happy memories of cruises with family and friends, watching sunsets at anchor, and spirited day sails.  My two sons were 4 and 1 years old when we first got our Rhodes 22.  They both grew up around that boat.  It was our magic carpet that enabled many high adventures that would not have been possible otherwise.  Our family photo albums have almost as many pictures with the boat as with any family member!  This Father's Day weekend, I found myself looking thru the albums and thinking about Stan.  How do you thank someone that enriched your life so much over such a long period of time?

I met Stan several times at boat shows.  I found him to be knowledgeable and charming, with a wry sense of humor.  He also had a witty writing style that I enjoyed reading.  How many other instruction manuals can you say that about?

Stan truly lived his life well.  He will be sorely missed.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978   Sanford, MI
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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Cindy Spitzer <cindyspitzer at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2024 3:09 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Update on Stan

Dear Rhodes family,

This is Stan and Rose's daughter, Cindy Spitzer.

After a series of health challenges since December, Stan (98) is receiving
palliative care in a hospital in Newport News, VA.

While he is currently unable to receive phone calls, emails, visitors, or
cards, please know that Stan so appreciates each and every Rhodes lover,
past and present, and considers all of you his family.

I will post additional updates  as we know more.

Thank you to everyone, and may the winds be with you.

Cindy