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Title: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 25, 2010, 17:18:12 pm This is difficult for me to write, but you all need to know. On Saturday afternoon we received a phone call from a very distraught Tammy Rosevear advising us that Lynn was in the hospital. I know his views on Doctors and Hospitals, so immediately I knew this was serious.
Tammy relayed the following to us. A couple of weeks ago Lynn broke a tooth and did nothing about it. There was an infection that developed in his mouth due to this and it carried to his heart. This past Thursday he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. As I write this he is in open heart surgery with only a 30% chance to pull through. There are more details, but I don’t feel the need to go there at this time. I’m waiting to hear back from Tammy and once that occurs I’ll relay it to all. If any of you have read my post since coming on-board you know of my long relationship with Lynn. This is a guy that gave me and several others an opportunity at a career many years ago. For me it has been 39. In my book he ranks with those names that have become legends in the VW world for what he brought to the mark. Beyond being my employer for over 10 years he has remained my friend. Every year around Christmas time there is always a call from the “Old Weasel”. In the past couple of years we’ve talked via the phone on a regular basis and I always complete those conversations with a smile on my face and a good feeling that I have such a friend. This year there was all of the above, but then something arrived via the mail that was very special to us. A few months back I had forwarded some photos of our cars to Lynn & Tammy as per her request. What came back to us is a most exquisite wall calendar of those cars done with Tammy’s great artistic flare. This is a one off that they actually had done in Europe and will be a keeper in our special things. I could go on and on telling stories of our relationship over these many years, but I feel what is said here covers how Christie and I feel about this man. So, we would ask that you keep both Lynn and Tammy in your prayers. Should you choose, Tammy is on the forum and I know they would appreciate your wishes. A recent photo of Lynn & Tammy is attached. Thanks for listening and God Bless you Lynn & Tammy. John & Christie Lazenby Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Fastbrit on January 25, 2010, 17:31:33 pm The thoughts and prayers of us all on The Lounge are with you, Lynn...
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Rennsurfer on January 25, 2010, 17:42:23 pm Prayers and positive thoughts going out to the Rosevear family.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: rick m on January 25, 2010, 17:46:38 pm Our thoughts and prayers are also with the Rosevear's! These times make us reflect on how every day after 55 is a gift.
Rick M Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Dave Rosique on January 25, 2010, 17:52:05 pm Prayers sent... (John, thanks for the heads-up) Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: El Dub on January 25, 2010, 18:04:01 pm Best thoughts from France!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on January 25, 2010, 18:17:01 pm My thoughts and prayers are also with the Rosevear's (Lynn,Ron,Mark,and Larry) as I worked Side By Side with all the Rosevear's Get Well Soon and God Bless
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Dyno-Don on January 25, 2010, 18:57:56 pm I was one of those guys that Lynn took a chance on and worked at Auto Haus as well.
John, I think you had the final say when Pat (Mongo) McMahon recommended me for the job. I remember that your big test of my knowledge was putting an Elephant's foot adjuster in front of me and asking what it was. When I answered that it was a Ford Courier Valve Adjuster that the VW guys liked to use, you said I was in. I then went to Buena park and met Lynn and Ron who sealed the deal for me to hire on. I was the one that recommended and pushed for the hiring of Dug Bug and Jeff Kymla. It was a fun time working with that crew, Eddie "Antlers" Craig, John L, Mongo McMahon, Stan the Pervert, Doug Mische, Mike Ahlstrom, Marky Melbrith, Crystal (Mmmm), and of course we can never forget Gavin! Lynn had enough faith in me that when he bought the Mission Viejo store back from the franchise, I was chosen to manage it. He also had me take over the San Bernadino store management when it was in turmoil until a new manager could be hired and trained by me. I even spent some time working in the Buena Park Store. Lynn and I may not have always seen eye to eye on things but he certainly was fair and was instrumental in my 35 years in the automotive industry. Best Wishes and Prayers towards Lynn. Dyno Don Lindfors Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: . on January 25, 2010, 19:13:31 pm Lynn,
I wish you all the luck in the world for a full recovery ! Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Donny B. on January 25, 2010, 19:25:34 pm Prayers from the desert of AZ, may you get well soon!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: javabug on January 25, 2010, 19:38:35 pm Best wishes! :-\
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Lids on January 25, 2010, 20:06:46 pm Wishing a full recovery. Thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: speedwell on January 25, 2010, 20:50:45 pm best thoughts from belgium
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: volksnut on January 25, 2010, 23:02:26 pm get well soon Lynn....
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on January 26, 2010, 00:45:30 am Get well soon Lynn. Frenchy Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Mike Maize on January 26, 2010, 01:26:28 am Sending my thoughts and prayers John...
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: edcraig on January 26, 2010, 01:50:55 am Wow...really bad news. I'm up at Mammoth Mountain skiing with Mark Milbrath this week and just thought I'd check the message boards to see what is happening. Mark and me were just saying that our days at Auto-Haus was probably the best job I've ever had. Wishing Lynn the best. Great guy to work for.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Jason Foster on January 26, 2010, 04:37:29 am Prayers sent from the Foster Family.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 27, 2010, 16:50:42 pm UPDATE: 6:45 pm last night I received a call from Tammy Rosevear. Her words were "John, he made it" !! Lynn was in surgery for 6 hours on Monday and yesterday (Tuesday) he was alert and in a good mood, but in much pain. Tammy said he is not out of the woods yet, but hopefully the crises has passed. He will remain in I.C.U. for probably a week before being moved to another location in the hospital. The staff involved with his procedure were amazed he was still with us as I was told. Earlier in the day I had sent Tammy an e-mail asking for updates. I thought this better than phoning her as I knew however things went her plate was full. She hadn't seen all of your post on this site, but was going to print them out and take them to Lynn today. She was most appreciative of all of your best wishes and concerns and I would suspect when time is available to her she will post in her. My personal thanks to all of you who replied to the Rosevears. Now lets hope for smooth waters and blue skies ahead. John Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Fastbrit on January 27, 2010, 16:58:03 pm Fantastic news. You can't keep a good man down… :)
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on January 27, 2010, 17:00:20 pm Hi John That Is Great News!! Wishing Lynn A Speedy Recovery Get and Well Soon Gary (AKA Shubee) ;D Van Nuys Store Manager!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Donny B. on January 27, 2010, 17:29:47 pm Great news! Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Dyno-Don on January 27, 2010, 18:08:42 pm John, Do you have an address where we could send cards or other best wishes?
Don Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 27, 2010, 18:22:25 pm John, Do you have an address where we could send cards or other best wishes? Don Lynn & Tammy Rosevear 331 Craig Road Naches, WA 98937 Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: javabug on January 27, 2010, 18:52:35 pm Great news!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: dyno don on January 27, 2010, 19:01:01 pm "Great news" on the "mending" of Lynn.............Although I was on the warehouse side of things... Lynn would be flyin' in and out of there like the wind..... again...Great news...!! Dyno Don Chamberlin
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 27, 2010, 20:17:41 pm Out of bad always comes some good. I just had a phone call from the other Rosevear!! ;D ;D Ron got my number from Tammy in a phone conversation she had with him today. The last time I saw Ron was at Lynn's 60th birthday party when they all still lived in SoCal.
Ron now living in Utah sounds great. Actually like he is still about 30 years old, but in reality he is now 75. :o :o We had a good talk and Christie and I got an invite to come visit with them. Tammy reported to Ron that Lynn 48 hours after the ordeal was doing well and in good spirits. This brings great peace to me. I asked Ron if he was still involved in the VW world and for the most part he said "no". Once in a while he will be contacted by someone asking for assistance primarily in the off road end of it. Anyway it was great to hear from him and I hope we also stay in contact. Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 27, 2010, 20:32:42 pm Ron Rosevear just forwarded this photo of him to me. Thought I'd share it will all.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Fritter on January 28, 2010, 01:41:02 am Great to hear news like this! We've lost too many of the VW pioneers too young. They all should live to be 100 in my opinion. :D
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: DKK Ted on January 28, 2010, 02:29:27 am Glad to hear the good news on Lynn, our prayers go out to him for a speedy recovery and strengh for his family.
Ted Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Rennsurfer on January 28, 2010, 03:25:36 am Right on, John... this is great news! Thank you for sharing with us.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: edcraig on January 28, 2010, 04:02:51 am Thanks for the update. Very good to hear that Lynn is doing better.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Kaferdog on January 28, 2010, 09:27:16 am Really Glad to hear some good news ...!!!!...Right on !!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 28, 2010, 18:12:20 pm I've received a few more photos from Ron Rosevear. This one with is "Great Grand Son". Hard to believe as when I first met him his kids were little. To me he looks about the same, just a bit more grey.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on January 28, 2010, 18:14:34 pm Great to hear news like this! We've lost too many of the VW pioneers too young. They all should live to be 100 in my opinion. :D Mike, I agree. Unfortunately this is the way of life and we all need to appreciate it while we have it. Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Kaferdog on January 28, 2010, 21:34:47 pm That is so very true... !!!
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Mike Maize on January 29, 2010, 01:37:19 am I agree with that John, grateful for the day is always my plan... ;) Good news.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: plasticblack on January 30, 2010, 10:18:55 am It's been very intersteing reading all the comments and wishes for Lynn and Tammy.
I love everything about Auto-Haus and that Shop picture we see so often on here is my favourite VW Picture of all. These people put in the hard work 'back in the day' that created the Wonderfull Nostalgia we are able to enjoy so much today. To hear that former employees still have such high regard for Lynn as a person AND an employer, truly adds to the Auto-Haus story. Let's be honest not all bosses are spoken of with such warmth so long after the event..... Sadly I've already had the pleasure of a Heart attack and I know that at these times, Friends can REALLY make all the difference. I'd like to add my Best Wishes to all the others and wish Lynn and Tammy all the very best with everything they still have to deal with. Get Well Soon Lynn. Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on February 01, 2010, 16:31:16 pm Saturday evening (01/30/10) Tammy Rosevear phoned with updates on Lynn. I wasn't able to take the call but Tammy relayed to Christie that Lynn sat up in a chair from 9:30am until 1:30pm that day. Pretty remarkable for a guy that was on death's door and just five days after a six hour heart surgery is doing this. She also relayed that he is known as a "miricle" within the hospital. Possibly the VW Gods were not ready to take him yet. Lynn is supposed to be move from ICU possibly today.
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: Fastbrit on February 01, 2010, 18:57:11 pm That's good news John. Good news indeed. :)
Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: johnl on March 01, 2010, 18:21:51 pm UPDATES ON LYNN ROSEVEAR
I haven't said much on this, but MAJOR problems came to pass after Lynn's surgery. He was in very bad shape and it has been a real struggle. On Saturday I spoke with Tammy and she informed me that Lynn is now home and can move around a bit with assistance. I was able to speak with him very briefly. He was only able to get out about ten words as taking interferes with his breathing. He did state it was "an experience". I told him to rest and we would talk more in the future. After loosing Joe Vittone recently I think we all need to reflect and appreciate these early innovators in the VW performance world while we can. Title: Re: Lynn & Tammy Rosevear need your prayers Post by: DKK Ted on March 01, 2010, 19:57:50 pm So true John, we wish Lynn the best and he get through all this, and his family strength. We will keep praying for all of them.
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