Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

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Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by John Biggs » Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:13 am

It is with great sadness that I report that Geoff King, EFR Member and Newsletter Editor passed away on Wednesday 19th March with his family around him.

Geoff was a friend to many of us and was a popular member of the EFR. The quality of his newsletters and his friendly, helpful manner will be sorely missed.

His daughter Emma is a Director of the EFR and shared her fathers passion for his ancient Fords.

Our thoughts are with his wife Lisa and daughters Mary and Emma at this time.

John Biggs


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Re: Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:34 am

John,

I am absolutely shocked to read this! What a nice guy he was... That may seem a bit trite, but in the final accounting I can think of no higher compliment to one's character. May he rest in peace...


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Re: Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by KeithG » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:59 pm

Our most sincere sympathy to Geoff's entire family. May he rest in peace.

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Re: Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by Herb Iffrig » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:41 pm

I am saddened to hear this news.
Geoff and I corresponded on the newsletter articles when I was vice-president. I always found him to be complimentary and enjoyed his work on the newsletter. I thought he was a wonderful person.


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Re: Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by KimDobbins » Sun Mar 23, 2025 2:21 am

I just heard about this today, a great loss. I didn't know him for long, he was surly a great man and will be missed by the EFR.

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Re: Geoff King EFR Newsletter Editor

Post by Dave » Sun Jul 06, 2025 2:58 pm

I am shocked at our loss.
Geoff was a wonderful fellow to take over the Newsletter work sometime after I retired.
He was eager to learn and did a bang-up job from the get go.
God Bless his soul and be with the family.
Dave Dunlavy

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