Bad news for the man... Dave... :(

seesm · 01-15-2007, 06:23 PM

I just heard the bad new's that Metzeler Tires / Western States Performance Tires Dave Stephens passed away this morning at 4am of complications from cancer.

I last saw Dave at the Long Beach Supermoto finale and he had lost a little weight, but he did think anything was wrong but a ulcer. He thought it was stress related and did not know he actually had esophacgal cancer. (Stress causes acid reflux) BTW He did not smoke, drink or anything I know of except maybe some coffee.

Once he found out he fought hard and put on the tough guy face and told his friends he was fine and they caught the cancer early enough and things would be fine

I was a dumb guy like most of his friends and believed him, why would my friend of almost 3 years lie to me or any of us? He was ill for a very short period of time, it took him fast.

The sport or sport bikes, Supermoto and off-road has lost a true enthusist and a friend. Dave ran Metzeler's sales at road racing track days and AMA and reginal Supermoto events around the west, and some Pirelli off-road stuff as well.

For you that knew Dave, you know how kind he was and what he was all about.

His daughter has special needs and I was always was impressed that he took her EVERYWHERE he went. He told me more than once "She is the reason I get up in the morning" And those were not just words, Dave meant it.

I am bummed beyond belief and I just wanted you that knew Dave to know this terrible news.

Make sure to let the people you dig, like, love or just wanna hug how you feel about him.

Fred S · 01-15-2007, 06:26 PM

R.I.P.

His family is in my prayers.

Gwyneth · 01-15-2007, 06:28 PM

I'm sorry to hear about this. May he RIP.

JakeR1 · 01-15-2007, 11:16 PM

SPACEBOY · 01-16-2007, 01:23 AM

SPEED · 01-16-2007, 02:33 AM

Sad news for sure. seesm, thanks for posting up & for sharing your insight with us.

seesm · 01-16-2007, 07:02 PM

No worries. I have spoke to alot of our mutual friends and noboday can believe how fast it happen. We all agree that he was "OFFICALLY" the nicest person at the track. No kidding, he was the real deal.

seesm · 01-16-2007, 07:09 PM

He was officially the nicest guy at the track... He just rocked. In the morning he would make people coffee, the coffee totally sucked it was no starbucks... (I am kidding) but he just rocked silly.

Throttlepimp · 01-16-2007, 10:57 PM

SPEED · 01-18-2007, 10:59 AM

Funeral arrangements for Dave Stephens

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Dave Stephens News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

01-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#1
seesm Canyon Carver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn, California Bikes: (2) 2007 R6's, lots of minibikes and a Bobcat ready to work... Posts: 919 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 2 (13)	Bad news for the man... Dave... :( I just heard the bad new's that Metzeler Tires / Western States Performance Tires Dave Stephens passed away this morning at 4am of complications from cancer. I last saw Dave at the Long Beach Supermoto finale and he had lost a little weight, but he did think anything was wrong but a ulcer. He thought it was stress related and did not know he actually had esophacgal cancer. (Stress causes acid reflux) BTW He did not smoke, drink or anything I know of except maybe some coffee. Once he found out he fought hard and put on the tough guy face and told his friends he was fine and they caught the cancer early enough and things would be fine I was a dumb guy like most of his friends and believed him, why would my friend of almost 3 years lie to me or any of us? He was ill for a very short period of time, it took him fast. The sport or sport bikes, Supermoto and off-road has lost a true enthusist and a friend. Dave ran Metzeler's sales at road racing track days and AMA and reginal Supermoto events around the west, and some Pirelli off-road stuff as well. For you that knew Dave, you know how kind he was and what he was all about. His daughter has special needs and I was always was impressed that he took her EVERYWHERE he went. He told me more than once "She is the reason I get up in the morning" And those were not just words, Dave meant it. I am bummed beyond belief and I just wanted you that knew Dave to know this terrible news. Make sure to let the people you dig, like, love or just wanna hug how you feel about him.

01-15-2007, 06:26 PM	#2
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Gwyneth Club Racer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North County San Diego Bikes: 05 Kawasaki ZZR600 Age: 35 Posts: 2,005 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 6 (56)	I'm sorry to hear about this. May he RIP.

01-16-2007, 07:02 PM	#7
seesm Canyon Carver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn, California Bikes: (2) 2007 R6's, lots of minibikes and a Bobcat ready to work... Posts: 919 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 2 (13)	No worries. I have spoke to alot of our mutual friends and noboday can believe how fast it happen. We all agree that he was "OFFICALLY" the nicest person at the track. No kidding, he was the real deal.

01-16-2007, 07:09 PM	#8
seesm Canyon Carver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn, California Bikes: (2) 2007 R6's, lots of minibikes and a Bobcat ready to work... Posts: 919 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 2 (13)	He was officially the nicest guy at the track... He just rocked. In the morning he would make people coffee, the coffee totally sucked it was no starbucks... (I am kidding) but he just rocked silly.

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01-18-2007, 10:59 AM	#10
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 11,094 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 16 (42)	Funeral arrangements for Dave Stephens Funeral Arrangements Announced For Dave Stephens News Article // RoadracingWorld.com __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

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