Druk.

[Andyfkettle]

Please see new post regarding the details of Druks funeral arrangements.

Andy.

 

[SL300-24]

Just for reference Derek's funeral is at 3pm tomorrow.
For any of you guy's that use the official club site, just to let you know as a mark of respect to Derek we are closing the forum for one hour between 3 and 4pm to coincide with his funeral.
I hope the Mod's on here do not mind me posting this notice.

 

[MD5]

I hope the Mod's on here do not mind me posting this notice.

Ray, unfortunately I am unable to attend Derek's funeral tomorrow, but I will thinking of Bette, family and friends. I know how much you lifted his spirits with your visits, and I'm sure he will get a good send off. I'm sorry I can't be a part of it.

 

[Ierton]

It’s great to see all the lovely words echoed here regarding Derek. I met him 20 odd years ago through the official club at an event in Kent. He had a W124 estate at the time that was, as you would expect modified and running on LPG. He had just bought his R107 and was in the process of restoring the bodywork we hit it off straight away.

He was a very proud Scotsman with a wicked sense of humour, very stubborn, and sharp as a tack. We have had some great times over the years and I am very proud to have had him as a friend.

He was a fantastic engineer and could fix almost everything. In January he was remodelling his on-suite shower room and in reasonably good health, I am still coming to terms with how quickly things have progressed to this stage. Derek and Bette have a great many friends and fortunately a couple of his mates have stepped in to finish this work for Bette.

A few years ago...

Derek and Bette came down to Essex and we decided to have a day out in “Constable Country” and went to Flatford Mill.

We were sitting outside the restaurant/café me and Julie, Derek and Bette, and Derek gets up to visit the toilet. At the back of the restaurant was wall to wall glass folding doors with the centre door opened.

As Derek walked back he did not see the door he was walking through was closed, and walked straight into it. Four teenaged girls sitting in the restaurant started laughing ….and he gave them a look and a few words as you could imagine, meanwhile me, Julie and Bette were struggling not to laugh because he was raging about them laughing at his misfortune….we still laugh about it today.

You had to be there I suppose, but there are lots of tales one could tell.

I send my deepest condolences to Bette and family, and also to Derek’s friends of which there are many,

I have lost a real good mate yesterday, someone who made a real impression on me from the day we first met, full of life and always ready to help anyone in need….a real gentleman RIP Derek.

I also met Derek through the MBOC - something like 15 years ago now. Fond memories of a lovely man who would randomly phone me to chat about MBOC forum politics! I think the last time I saw him was with you, Ray, and Mike Done at Brooklands. Very sad news indeed - condolences to Bette and family.

 

[SL300-24]

For those of you that manged to get there yesterday, you were all amazing all things considered miles, cost, weather etc. it was great to see the number of you all there....many thanks.

This song now has a new significance for me, and probably some of you too

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[d w124]

It was sad having to say goodbye to an old friend
Derek always drove up and down the country to see us so I decided to drive up
Over 1000 miles return but but that’s the least I could do

I had a feeling he laughed at the state of my car by the time I got there

RIP Derek,you’ll always be remembered

 

[Meldrew2]

It's been great to read all the stories of Druk here. I first "met" him from my settee, when he appeared for a short while on the programme "For the love of Cars" and subsequently met him properly over a Glasgow curry when nobody else seemed able to get a word in edgeways.......

Not able to get to the funeral due to other commitments, but raised a glass to him at 9.30. (Some may understand the significance of the time.)

Rest peacefully, Druk.

 

[Deleted member 6183]

It's been great to read all the stories of Druk here. I first "met" him from my settee, when he appeared for a short while on the programme "For the love of Cars" and subsequently met him properly over a Glasgow curry when nobody else seemed able to get a word in edgeways.......

Not able to get to the funeral due to other commitments, but raised a glass to him at 9.30. (Some may understand the significance of the time.)

Rest peacefully, Druk.

Because you enjoy an early morning slurp?

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Shame Dereks funeral thread was brought to an end so soon after the day.

I’d have thought it was a great place for those who attended to share their thoughts with those that couldn’t make it.

Not sure what harm letting it run could have done.

 

[optimusprime]

So sorry to read this .I never know Druk like so many other members , but reading in the lines I can see that Druk was a very dear friend to lots of you .Thoughts go out to his family right now .

 

[Malc]

Home again. What an excellent send-off for an excellent man. The humanist celebrant did a wonderful job - never had that experience before. I thought I knew quite a bit about Derek's life history - but there were loads of gaps filled in by the well put-together tribute - which I reckon DRUK himself had quite a big hand in!

And it was nice to catch up with a few folk I've not seen in a while (though I'm afraid I didn't recognise all of you instantly - sorry RW) and to meet some new ones.

Somehow the blizzard added to the occasion - it certainly didn't spoil it. RIP, pal.

 

[LTD]

Since the thread about his funeral has been closed, I’ll copy my last post

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It was a fitting send off for a wonderful man.

I’m sure I speak for all of us that we wish Bette and the rest of the family strength and best wishes for the future.

We know who we are !!!!

 

[Andyfkettle]

Well it was a sad day but he had the send off that he had planned and wanted. It was a very snowy day up in Bathgate, not ideal for a bunch of Mercedes! Yet still so many people turned out the place was full. Me and my twin brother escorted him in wearing his kilts he gave us prior to his departure and we wore them with such pride, Bette said he would have loved it.
Bette, understandably upset managed through the day very well.
On behalf of all the family Thank you again to all the people who came, some going to unbelievable lengths, and also to everyone for all there kind words and messages on here.
It’s still going to take a while for it to sink in for me I think but I’m sure I’ll think of him everyday and if I make it to be half the man he was I will be doing just fine.

He’s a quick snap of me with my son Fraser in Black Royal Stewart and my brother with his Arran in Holyrood, those of you eagle eyed will spot the Mercedes badge on his sporran!
Andy.

 

[CLSMark]

I know today isn’t a day for something that seems petty, but I was rather disappointed to see the “Druks Funeral” thread closed down, this thread is for tributes and memories. The other seemed a nice way to share the actual day.

A wee bit jobsworth and unnecessary in my opinion


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[tali]

Been away from the forum for a few months , so just learned of this sad news.My condolences.

 

[SL300-24]

Home again. What an excellent send-off for an excellent man. The humanist celebrant did a wonderful job - never had that experience before. I thought I knew quite a bit about Derek's life history - but there were loads of gaps filled in by the well put-together tribute - which I reckon DRUK himself had quite a big hand in!

And it was nice to catch up with a few folk I've not seen in a while (though I'm afraid I didn't recognise all of you instantly - sorry RW) and to meet some new ones.

Somehow the blizzard added to the occasion - it certainly didn't spoil it. RIP, pal.

Nice to meet up with you again Malc, no worries about not recognising me...it's been a few years after all. I thought the service was first class too, Derek got it right once again. RIP Mate we are missing you already!

 

[LTD]

After the funeral, the weather was really closing in and we decided, with heavy hearts, that going to Uphall after the service was a risky decision.

Corned, Big Un, IanF, HB and myself headed back to Glasgow.

Where else could we go but to the Yadgar and send off the man with a fantastic curry and shared memories.

 

[brucemillar]

After the funeral, the weather was really closing in and we decided, with heavy hearts, that going to Uphall after the service was a risky decision.

Corned, Big Un, IanF, HB and myself headed back to Glasgow.

Where else could we go but to the Yadgar and send off the man with a fantastic curry and shared memories.

Brilliant. Now that he will be smiling at.


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[Bobby Dazzler]

I was a few thousand miles away but I was thinking of you all, and especially Druk's family. RIP

 

[BIG UN]

It was a great send off to DRUK, fantastic turn out & yes the Yadgar was exceptional and a a fitting end to the day, I'm sure DRUK would have approved..