Calvin Queahpama passes - Page 2

Rich Aceves · 07-19-2010, 02:01 PM

My memories of Cal were his quiet manner and his wit, he always wore a different hat at every race that we saw him at and there was always something political with a humorous twist and very right on point. Good man,he will be missed. Our sincere condolances to his family.

Jack McCarthy · 07-21-2010, 02:17 PM

havent seen him in a long time, but he was one of my (&MJ) hero's when we first got started... always friendly, always helpful a CLASS act for sure

goodbye old friend, hope they run 283's in heaven

captain jack

Chuck Porter · 09-01-2008, 03:24 PM

We are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Cal away from racing having a meal and discussing a broad scope of topics. I will miss that a lot.
You will go a long way in life before you meet nicer people than Cal and his family.
Chuck & Sandy Porter

Calvin Wray Queahpama, of Warm Springs Oct. 10, 1940 - August 29, 2008 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond, 504-9485 Services: Viewing 11 a.m., August 31, ending at 12:30 at Autumn Funerals. Ceremonial dressing at Simnasho Longhouse at 2:30 p.m. with overnight services. Graveside ceremony Monday Sept. 1 at 7:00 a.m. at Simnasho Cemetery.

Jack McCarthy · 09-01-2008, 03:29 PM

Cal only came west a few times, but meeting the big man was a treat.

only a fellow 283 wagon racer could really appreciate how fast he was with 4000 lbs & a powerglide, not to mention the lil ole 4gc in the air he usually ran in... and he NEVER got to use the bogus 459 327 intake!

hope the family has the same peace as cal now has

jack mccarthy

Michael Pliska · 07-18-2010, 08:31 PM

I know this is a bit tardy, but I did not know Cal had passed until I heard Bob Frey mention it during yesterday's Sportsman show from Seattle. Rest in peace old friend, now you and Conrad are together again.

I ran into Cal in 2007 or 2008 and he filled me in about Conrad. I went to high school with Conrad, and he was one of the influences that got me started into drag racing. Cal mentioned that he had quit racing regularly after Conrad died, but had come out to the track for a combo race and mostly to see old friends. I'm guessing that must have been one of his last races, I'm glad I got to spend some time hanging out with him.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
Rich Aceves Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes My memories of Cal were his quiet manner and his wit, he always wore a different hat at every race that we saw him at and there was always something political with a humorous twist and very right on point. Good man,he will be missed. Our sincere condolances to his family.

07-21-2010, 02:17 PM	#2
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes havent seen him in a long time, but he was one of my (&MJ) hero's when we first got started... always friendly, always helpful a CLASS act for sure goodbye old friend, hope they run 283's in heaven captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

09-01-2008, 03:24 PM	#3
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes We are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Cal away from racing having a meal and discussing a broad scope of topics. I will miss that a lot. You will go a long way in life before you meet nicer people than Cal and his family. Chuck & Sandy Porter Calvin Wray Queahpama, of Warm Springs Oct. 10, 1940 - August 29, 2008 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond, 504-9485 Services: Viewing 11 a.m., August 31, ending at 12:30 at Autumn Funerals. Ceremonial dressing at Simnasho Longhouse at 2:30 p.m. with overnight services. Graveside ceremony Monday Sept. 1 at 7:00 a.m. at Simnasho Cemetery.

09-01-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Cal only came west a few times, but meeting the big man was a treat. only a fellow 283 wagon racer could really appreciate how fast he was with 4000 lbs & a powerglide, not to mention the lil ole 4gc in the air he usually ran in... and he NEVER got to use the bogus 459 327 intake! hope the family has the same peace as cal now has jack mccarthy __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

07-18-2010, 08:31 PM	#5
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I know this is a bit tardy, but I did not know Cal had passed until I heard Bob Frey mention it during yesterday's Sportsman show from Seattle. Rest in peace old friend, now you and Conrad are together again. I ran into Cal in 2007 or 2008 and he filled me in about Conrad. I went to high school with Conrad, and he was one of the influences that got me started into drag racing. Cal mentioned that he had quit racing regularly after Conrad died, but had come out to the track for a combo race and mostly to see old friends. I'm guessing that must have been one of his last races, I'm glad I got to spend some time hanging out with him. Regards, Michael Pliska __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

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