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Service/Obituary Information - Neil Lythall
by jc＠jchackett.com 13 Jan '24

13 Jan '24

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Us.. Its who we are ! Service observations by Me!
by hackett56＠comcast.net 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Us.. The diversity of "Our Group" is seriously what we are all about. Most of us (Me) poke a little fun at the various makes of our "rides" Its NOT what you drive, its where you are going, who you will see, and the memories you will make. Yesterday, January 11, I attended a farewell service for a friend, Jeremy Martin who's life was taken from us all. Senseless stupidity from his neighbor, (who recently had firearm charges pending.) Resulted in a drastic life change for a family, that will NEVER, EVER BE THE SAME. Our lives can be turned upside down, and never the same, in a single second. I was, shocked, amazed, and blown away with the LOVE and support from so many people from various walks of life. The attendance and SUPPORT from U.T.A, was stunning.. It has been years since we have had an escort of any kind, let alone a U.T.A Buss, U.T.A officers and various departments block intersections.. I impressed and humbled with the turnout of friends, to say farewell to a friend! AS it is usually said, "you should have been there", literally hundreds were ! I am sure, Stories will be told, and passed on forever ! Its also said "never judge a book by its cover", I know "others" in his/our community attended and had thoughts.. who are these people? Everyone dressed in different attire, dresses, suits, pants, jackets, and Car Club jackets of all kinds! The line of waiting was out the door, around the front of the building.. in and around all halls and then to every room in the funeral home. I love when speakers focus on the person and family. We all know sometimes at these events some tend to speak about the beginning of time, and a vacation they had, that didn't have anything to do with the current situation. Well, not this time! Everything focused on Jeremy and his family and related experiences and fun everyone had with him. Jeremy's sister told of fond and funny memories; everything was exactly what we all needed to hear. The next speaker was his closest friend Byron Diamond I am so sure as he approached the pulpit, some thought .. oh boy!?? Dressed in his club jacket just as all their club, you have to admit, there are always those in our outside community that have various opinions and thoughts of . "Us Car Club People" Remember, we are all taught, never judge a book by its cover?, well, everyone was blown away by all Byron spoke of. He started by relating fun and "unique" events that had together. And then, told of outstanding faith and religion. Related an experience of giving a needed blessing, but before he began, told his club, what he was about to do and if they had different views or opinions, they could walk outside during the blessing. NONE LEFT, they all bowed their heads in respect, listed and learned. A book and its cover ?, is all of us !, we are all in every walk of life, we all have different thoughts and opinions.. And should be respected for that diversity! As the services concluded, the progression the cemetery was very impressive, escorted by U.T.A Busses, U.T.A Police, Riverton Police, and various other agencies. Intersections were blocked, most traffic pulled over. Letting the procession go by. As I said IMPRESSIVE. This used to be a standard practice, but somehow has gone away. I guess this is part of me/us being "old School" I believe it should be an everyday practice, no one is in that big of a hurry to get anywhere, That they can't show respect and reverence to a family and friends in mourning. The casket was transported by a beautiful 1956 Chev wagon owned by Jeremy and Mindy Kovatch. Loaded, and expertly ratchet-strapped in by the "Unlucky ones Car Club, (as the funeral directors and staff watched in amazement!) I'm sure this was far from a "normal" service they are all so used to! Led by a normal Hurst, a limousine, a '56 Chev wagon, and a line of cars that literally stretched back for a mile or so! When we reached the cemetery, of course a Hot-Rod tradition was upheld. A BURN-OUT! Normally it is more than a few vintage "rides" in attendance. But this time, it was the '56 Wagon, driven by Jeremy Kovatch with Jeremy Martin, "Little Jay" all strapped in.. (ratchet strapped in for his farewell ride) IMPRESSED is an understatement.. It is an honor to be called his friend. Memories of him and his fun, will keep him with us forever. We are who "they are" We are who makes a difference. We are we, We are Us, We are THEM ! BY the way.. Does anyone recall a Car Show in Wells Nevada and unique use of Coconuts? I sincerely apologize for those families who's Services I have been unable to attend or pass along in my "Hacketts Chatter" emails. Sometimes, there just isn't sufficient time, or we have been out of town. As I say. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Sincerely, and Respectfully. J.C Hackett

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Obituary - Neil Lythall "Our Aussie Friend"
by hackett56＠comcast.net 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Neil passed away yesterday at home, January 10th 2024 at 6:35pm MST (12:35pm January 11 2024 AEST). EMT's were called, Neil simply didn't make it. We do not yet have details as to the cause. Services are pending, we will be sure to inform everyone when plans are made. If heaven needed a wonderful, dedicated and trusted man, they chose a great one with Neil. I will miss his calls, I will miss his visits, Most of all, I will miss his friendship. If you feel the need to contact the family, Please email. Neil and Kaylin Lythall nklythall(a)gmail.com <mailto:nklythall@gmail.com> Or stevenplythall(a)gmail.com <mailto:stevenplythall@gmail.com> Our heartfelt condolences to the Lythall Family And of course, his "Family of Friends"

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Obituary Jeremy Martin / Jay Smalls
by hackett56＠comcast.net 07 Jan '24

07 Jan '24

Jeremy Martin / Jay Smalls This is so strange to write and to relate to you. Most times when we lose one of our Family of Friends It is NOT under these circumstances.. Jeremy was a Friend, He enjoyed the shows,, He had fun,, (Sometimes a LOT of fun!) We always enjoy each other's company, and most always look forward to the next time we get together.. Way too many times we hear, Enjoy each day. Enjoy our Fun. Well, as you can see. LISTEN and DO IT! Go where you want to go, Enjoy who you want to enjoy, Drive what you like to Drive. It's just not about Who, or Where, or When.. Its all about MEMORIES! About 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 30, Jeremy Robert Martin, 45, was shot in the chest while standing in a driveway <https://www.ksl.com/article/50831811/1-person-dead-in-glendale-neighborhood -salt-lake-police-investigating-> at 1089 W. Wenco Circle (1590 South). "Surveillance video showed "a person" firing a firearm from a short distance at (Martin), who stumbled a few feet away and collapsed. The person who fired the weapon is then observed getting into a white four-door vehicle which then leaves the area at a high rate of speed," according to a police booking affidavit. Police said they were able to obtain a license plate number of the vehicle and trace it to Johnson. Detectives also interviewed a woman who claimed she was in the car with Johnson and that Johnson shot Martin following an argument, the affidavit alleges. "This witness also informed officers that Vanessa had threatened to harm the witness's family if (she) told anyone about the shooting," according to the arrest report. More details in the attached article.. https://www.ksl.com/article/50836085/woman-arrested-accused-of-shooting-and- killing-man-in-salt-lake-city

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Sad News, Obituary, Ralph Durrant, The Boat Guy
by hackett56＠comcast.net 24 Dec '23

24 Dec '23

Ralph Durrant "The Boat Guy" Has Passed away.. No Service information yet WHAT A GUY! Our sincere THANK YOU to the Ohanlen Family for getting Ralph to come to Utah And add a great page in the story of our Hot Rodding Lives Those of us who were lucky to meet, and get to know this guy were so fortunate. Ralph made many trips to Salt Lake and always had an overwhelming warm reception. He took Jan, and myself for rides on many occaisions Wonderful Memories of a real genuine GREAT GUY (With just a little "B-S" added") We even invited him to tag along to one of our West Yellowstone Car Shows I thought he was a Sure thing for most unique, that year that award went to the Yellowstone park vintage bus. Oh well, Ralph never went for the awards.. he LOVED the smiles he received from everyone who attended the shows. ESPECIALLY THE HIGHWAY PATROL and various Police Agencies Once again, I am reminded of a great saying.. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Take a few and watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPI_jRN3g50 **** Please do NOT "hit reply" to this email, **** (It goes to a mailing service) If you would like to email us,, our address is <mailto:jc@jchackett.com> jc(a)jchackett.com If you know of anyone who would like to receive "Cruise Event Related" information, Simply have them shoot us an email.. They will be added to our mailing list, As you see, this is "blind copied" so others will not get your address.. Please feel free to pass this along to your friends. A Most Important rule to follow.. BE NICE, Think of others, Give someone, ANYONE a SMILE.. You would be so surprised how it will make YOU feel! J.C Hackett Oldies "Rock & Roll Radio" P.O Box 271226 Salt Lake City, Utah 84127 www.jchackett.com <http://www.jchackett.com> 801-450-4494

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Pocatello Chrome in the Dome March 15 & 16.. NOT 17 !
by jchackett＠jchackett.com 24 Dec '23

24 Dec '23

Chrome in the Dome 2024 Car and Bike Show. March 15-16. NEW Registration Process for 2024 Check out the website <http://chromeinthedome.com/?fbclid=IwAR2GRrBNgTjgEwbDTAjEtF-Zko7bXo-EpM7cg7 FqPrvvfMIZT_GWBUikUWU> chromeinthedome.com Pre-Registration will open December 26th and closes January 17th . REMEMBER - THEY SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN A HOUR LAST YEAR !! This year vehicles must be pre-approved before being accepted into the show. Pre-registration is now open. Go to <http://chromeinthedome.com/?fbclid=IwAR2DfH5KTR7nDSBxoyB4xytE6TN5fj1xLBHdrN xhN_fOJ9IQsTZEgMQV6jE> chromeinthedome.com and fill out the application form. To have your car or truck considered for a spot, fill out the application form on the website. If your vehicle is chosen you will be notified with your spot number, payment details, and more information about the show. For questions please email us at isucarshow(a)gmail.com <mailto:isucarshow@gmail.com> Coverage By Tommy Lang from 2023 https://youtu.be/h2d4t27gY9M?si=DZ3pjTsRZE4JoCGB J.C Hackett Oldies "Rock & Roll Radio" P.O Box 271226 Salt Lake City, Utah 84127 www.jchackett.com <http://www.jchackett.com/> 801-450-4494

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Thoughts on OUR Classic Car Hobby "Hemmings Motor News"
by hackett56＠comcast.net 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Our Son Allen read this article, and was impressed how much of it, Pertained to most all of us.. in our wonderful Hobby He shared it with me, I want to share it with YOU. Jc Thoughts On Enjoying The Classic Car Hobby It's still the best way to spend time Jim Mcgowan <https://www.hemmings.com/stories/u/jimmcgowan> Where the heck did 2023 disappear to? I just can't adjust to how fast the months fly by as I get older. The year seems to have just completely disappeared. I remember being told that the older one gets, the faster time goes by-now I completely understand exactly what that means. I always thought that things would slow down as I aged, but it is just the opposite. At the speed time passes, one learns just how valuable it really is! Thankfully, one great use of time that we're all involved in is car stuff. Whenever I'm at a loss for something to do, I simply go to the garage, uncover my car, and usually find several reasonably easy things that I have put off in the past that I can now address. Plus, writing for this magazine is rewarding, and mostly fun every month. Due to having this advantage, staying busy is not a problem for me. I always find something that I can write, clean, fix, or polish. It comes with the old car hobby! When I was younger, time felt as though it dragged along at a seemingly endless pace, now it's just the opposite, it flies by day after day. With some of the things going on in other parts of the globe, I'm reminded that it's simply wonderful to be able to live in peace in the United States. Even with our various social and economic issues, I believe that we have the best standard of living, and the greatest freedoms and opportunities, of any nation on the planet. I'm sure many of you feel exactly the same way. Just to be able to enjoy an old hobby car is something we take for granted, but there are many places in this world where even that would be impossible. Our advantage is the huge availability of cars, parts, fuel, fellow enthusiasts, and so on, much of which is virtually unheard of in some countries. So, the next time you hear folks complain about the cost of the hobby, remind them of how lucky we are! We are able to openly enjoy our vintage rides, and I think we sometimes take that for granted. In fact, I might have been losing sight of those things several months ago when I was seriously considering getting out of the old car ownership and restoration hobby. The reason was that I was finding it increasingly difficult to work on the underside, inside, and outside of my GTO. Any car enthusiast reading this who qualifies as a senior citizen probably knows exactly what I mean. The old body just doesn't cooperate like it did in the past, and I don't expect it to improve in the future. However, more recently I have been able to work around that by limiting the type of work I do. No more crawling under the vehicle to detail parts or bending over a fender cleaning and detailing the engine compartment for long periods. If I can't get the work done standing up, or at the very least, just bending over for reasonably brief stints, I'll have someone give me a hand. One way or another, I manage to get the tasks done that the GTO requires. Meanwhile, some of my family members keep trying to convince me to sell the car I've had for many years and retire from the hobby. I'm sure many of you have faced similar situations. I keep reminding them that it is what I enjoy doing, despite my complaints, physical stresses, aches, pains, and cost. And now that I am down to only one car, much of that is also reduced. I think they all understand, but since not all of them are really involved in the hobby, they just think I'm crazy. And maybe they are right. But sitting in front of the television watching sitcoms in the afternoon is not for me! I'm sure many of you know exactly what I mean-it's a condition that we all suffer with sooner or later! So, now we are about to start a fresh new year, and hopefully we all will remain able to continue to work on and enjoy our favorite pastime for many more years to come. I take encouragement from reading the letters sent to this magazine by loyal readers. They cover the gamut of the classic car hobby, from restoration to maintenance and everything in between. There is no bragging or complaining, just real-life owner experiences on real life classic cars. Reading about other enthusiasts' experiences reminds me of how spending time on our classics is very unlike working on current cars. With the classics, we are almost like historians, bringing back a lost treasure and using it for what it was made to for: driving and enjoyment. So, while there may be the occasional suggestion at home about parting with my old car, I have the good fortune to have two grown sons who are also interested in the old car hobby; with their help, hopefully, I'll be able to do this for many more years to come! Now, where did I put that adjustable wrench? I just need to tighten this fitting.. Just thoughts to ponder. Merry Christmas Everyone !

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Its that time of year !! Ho-Ho-Ho !
by jchackett＠jchackett.com 17 Dec '23

17 Dec '23

J.C Hackett Oldies "Rock & Roll Radio" P.O Box 271226 Salt Lake City, Utah 84127 www.jchackett.com <http://www.jchackett.com/> 801-450-4494

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Obituary - Jack Hawks (Utah County)
by hackett56＠comcast.net 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

Sorry to lose another Friend, Jack mainly attended most events in Utah County .. For YEARS! Our thoughts and condolences to his family And his Family of Friends Jack Arnold Hawks, 87, of <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/utah/lehi> Lehi, Utah Passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 His Jack (son) and Julie (daughter) by his side. He was born in <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/california/bell> Bell, California, on August 2, 1936 to George and Hazel May (Jessen) Hawks. He lived in California until 1945 when his family moved to <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/colorado/loma> Loma, Colorado. Jack served in the Army from 1958-1961. Jack married Nancy Lee on December 25, 1969. Nancy had 2 daughters from a previous marriage and together they had 1 son and 1 daughter. Jack had a special talent and ability to fix things. That came in handy with his love for old cars. His 52 Mercedes and 50 Mercury were his pride and joy and the recipients of many awards at car shows. He had a smile on his face whenever he heard the mufflers on the car or the screeching of the tires on the pavement. Jack's services will be held Saturday, December 9th at 1:00 PM There will be a viewing held at 12:00 PM, just prior to the service. The service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2790 North Center Street <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/utah/lehi> Lehi, Utah 84043. His burial will take place immediately following the service, at Lehi City Cemetery, 1100 N. 400 E. <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/utah/lehi> Lehi, UT 84043.

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Cruiser Sub for Santa... Ready or NOT ! ***
by hackett56＠comcast.net 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

Cruiser Sub for Santa MERRY CHRISTMAS Hello Everyone! Well ready or not.. it is coming up WAY too fast! As many of us know, We (Cruisers) like to help where we can during Christmas, All Kids deserve a nice Christmas! IF you are aware of a Cruiser or their Family who is in need, PLEASE email us before Wednesday Dec. 13th. This Information is held in strict confidence !! We are in the process of adjusting funds for those nominated families. Karen Jensen mellokaren(a)yahoo.com <mailto:mellokaren@yahoo.com> OR JC Hackett jc(a)jchackett.com <mailto:jc@jchackett.com> Our “Santa’s List” has always been Private, it always will be, to secretly help people “Drop and Run” is our specialty We have NO intention of offending anyone or hurting feelings. Pride, Self-esteem and Dignity are always so fragile Our goal is to Help! Donations are Accepted & Appreciated. With your help, We can make a difference. Please email us by Wednesday Dec. 13th if you have someone in mind. Be aware we will need some specific information, Names, Ages, sizes, Needs, etc.. any information, is helpful information. So after we have been emailed, you may be contacted soon. Sub for Santa Request – Person submitting Nomination ____________________ Contact info __________________________________ Nominee Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________________ Children (How Many) ___________________________ Names _______________________________________ Gender _______________________________________ Age _________________________________________ Needs ________________________________________ Sizes _________________________________________ Explain Nominee’s Situation ______________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Merry Christmas And A Very HAPPY Ho HO ! J.C Hackett Oldies “Rock & Roll Radio” P.O Box 271226 Salt Lake City, Utah 84127 <http://www.jchackett.com> www.jchackett.com 801-450-4494

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