The passing of a member and dear friend... Melody Marchbanks - Page 2

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-20-2011, 05:43 AM

Although I never met Don or Melody it saddens me so to hear of this. Don and I are friends on Facebook. Wish there were words to say at such a time but there are none. May Jesus be with you in this terrible time in your life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Don.

Netnorske · 12-20-2011, 09:51 AM

My deepest sympathies in this time of sadness.

cactusjack · 12-20-2011, 10:17 AM

I'm very sorry to hear this Don. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

carolinakid1 · 12-20-2011, 01:02 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

**coacha** · 12-20-2011, 01:10 PM

My condolences to Don and his family and to those on the board that knew Melody.

caper · 12-20-2011, 01:22 PM

My thoughts and prayers to the family , Take Care.

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-20-2011, 03:24 PM

Melody was a great lady and we will miss her very much. The life of any gathering, and a real trooper hanging on the back of Don's Nomad. Services are scheduled for tomorrow.

We have changed the name of our NorthCentral Region Rally - 2012 to "The Melody Marchbanks Memorial Rally". She will be riding with us. All rider pegs down for that weekend.

Our sincere prayers and thoughts to Don Marchbanks (1600bluekaw) and his family.

Todd · 12-20-2011, 04:59 PM

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers to Don and all of the family.

**trip** · 12-20-2011, 09:37 PM

Greg,
You know just the right words to say on someone's behalf. I'm very saddened to hear of Mel's untimely passing. Don, my thought's and prayers are with you.

Pitchinguy · 12-20-2011, 09:51 PM

So sorry to hear such sad news. My condolences to the family.

**Cajunrider** · 12-20-2011, 10:45 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don and his family.

ponch · 12-21-2011, 09:02 AM

Condolences to Don and his family. _/\_

Dave · 12-21-2011, 10:26 AM

My condolences to Don and his family and to you also Greg for the loss of your friend.

**brote** · 12-21-2011, 11:04 AM

My condolences go out to Don, his family.

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-21-2011, 01:49 PM

I received a call from our friend Don Marchbanks (bluekaw1600) this morning. As you may know, he lost his beloved wife and partner Melody Ann Marchbanks on the morning of Dec 19th. He asked me to express his appreciation for those friends from Vulcan Baggers.com (Kawanow) who have offered condolences to him and his family.

Don particularly wanted to thank Trip for his efforts to create a motorcycle forum unlike any other. Making steadfast friendships has been very common in our association with one another. We care about one another and are there for each other when needed. Thank you Trip and all those who work with you to make the forum very special.

Mel loved riding with Don on their blue Nomad. The first time we met them was when they rode from Columbus, IN to our NorthCentral Regional Rally in Prairie du Chien, WI, only stopping for fuel along the way. Mel was an instant hit with her quick smile and quick wit. It was as if she knew us for years.

In honor of Mel, Don will ride his blue and silver Nomad to her memorial service that will be conducted at 2pm today (Wednesday) at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, IN. If we could, there would be several other Nomads riding with him.

We have all lost a great friend and forum member. You can read more about Mel and write online condolences at www.barkesweaverglick.com.

12-20-2011, 05:43 AM	#16
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Although I never met Don or Melody it saddens me so to hear of this. Don and I are friends on Facebook. Wish there were words to say at such a time but there are none. May Jesus be with you in this terrible time in your life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Don. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-20-2011, 09:51 AM	#17
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	My deepest sympathies in this time of sadness. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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12-20-2011, 10:17 AM	#18
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I'm very sorry to hear this Don. My sincere condolences to you and your family. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-20-2011, 01:02 PM	#19
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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12-20-2011, 01:10 PM	#20
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	My condolences to Don and his family and to those on the board that knew Melody. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-20-2011, 01:22 PM	#21
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	My thoughts and prayers to the family , Take Care. __________________ Live in the NOW !
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12-20-2011, 03:24 PM	#22
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Melody was a great lady and we will miss her very much. The life of any gathering, and a real trooper hanging on the back of Don's Nomad. Services are scheduled for tomorrow. We have changed the name of our NorthCentral Region Rally - 2012 to "The Melody Marchbanks Memorial Rally". She will be riding with us. All rider pegs down for that weekend. Our sincere prayers and thoughts to Don Marchbanks (1600bluekaw) and his family. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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12-20-2011, 04:59 PM	#23
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Very sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers to Don and all of the family. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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12-20-2011, 09:37 PM	#24
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Greg, You know just the right words to say on someone's behalf. I'm very saddened to hear of Mel's untimely passing. Don, my thought's and prayers are with you. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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12-20-2011, 09:51 PM	#25
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	So sorry to hear such sad news. My condolences to the family. __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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12-20-2011, 10:45 PM	#26
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I'm very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don and his family. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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12-21-2011, 09:02 AM	#27
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Condolences to Don and his family. _/\_ __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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12-21-2011, 10:26 AM	#28
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	My condolences to Don and his family and to you also Greg for the loss of your friend.
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12-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#29
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	My condolences go out to Don, his family. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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12-21-2011, 01:49 PM	#30
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	I received a call from our friend Don Marchbanks (bluekaw1600) this morning. As you may know, he lost his beloved wife and partner Melody Ann Marchbanks on the morning of Dec 19th. He asked me to express his appreciation for those friends from Vulcan Baggers.com (Kawanow) who have offered condolences to him and his family. Don particularly wanted to thank Trip for his efforts to create a motorcycle forum unlike any other. Making steadfast friendships has been very common in our association with one another. We care about one another and are there for each other when needed. Thank you Trip and all those who work with you to make the forum very special. Mel loved riding with Don on their blue Nomad. The first time we met them was when they rode from Columbus, IN to our NorthCentral Regional Rally in Prairie du Chien, WI, only stopping for fuel along the way. Mel was an instant hit with her quick smile and quick wit. It was as if she knew us for years. In honor of Mel, Don will ride his blue and silver Nomad to her memorial service that will be conducted at 2pm today (Wednesday) at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, IN. If we could, there would be several other Nomads riding with him. We have all lost a great friend and forum member. You can read more about Mel and write online condolences at www.barkesweaverglick.com. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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