[1969] Mark's Funeral

[david robertson]

Mark Ellis was laid to rest Friday in the family plot in Valley Forge State Park/Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetary.  The dreary weather did not deter family and friends from paying their respects.  Mel Herwald and I represented some of the many Corvair friends Mark had made in his past ten years in Virginia.  I wish we could have driven up in my 65 corsa 'vert in which Mark and I had so many adventures, but the long distance and lousy weather discouraged me.  The Philadephia club that was such a big part of Mark's life in the 70's and 80's, was well-represented.  CPCC was also represented.  (Sorry if I left out someone...)  Three Corvairs were on hand:a Rampside, a 65 vert, and a 65 coupe.  
CORSA, the Corvair, and many of us have lost one of the best friends we've ever had.  
David Robertson