“FAIR”LY IMPORTANT MATTERS continued. ………
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY………………………………………………. Henry John Ebershoff II
May 6, 1945-June 21, 2012 Henry Ebershoff, 67, died after a
brave battle with throat cancer. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana. After graduating from Purdue, where he was active in sports and voted into the Silver Anniversary Indiana Bas- ketball Hall of Fame Team, he joined the family company and went on to be President/Owner of Lafayette Tent and Awning Company. Henry put his heart and soul into his company. He aided in the mentoring of thousands of young men by teaching them that ―there is no substitution for hard work.‖ He was a mem- ber of many trade organizations in Indiana as well as IAFE and the Florida Federation of Fairs. He wintered in the Florida Keys. He is survived by his wife Lana, three sons, two step-sons, and seven grandchildren. His guest book is available at
www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.
William ―Charlie‖ Padgett June 29, 1946-July 6, 2012
F.J. Collura Charlie Paddgett, 66, of Green Cove
Springs, was a Superintendent at the Clay County Fair. A native of Clay County he had retired from the Army National Guard and worked as a salesman for Townley Manufacturing. He was an avid Gator fan and loved NASCAR, hunting, fishing, and his motorcycle He is survived by his wife Annette, one son, one grandson, as well as sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His guest book is available at
www.braodusraines.com.
Pedro A. Placeres June 6, 1961-July 6, 2012
Pedro, 51, of Naples, passed away suddenly and peacefully. He was a dedicated em- ployee of Xerox Corporation for over 25 years and also served as a committed mem- ber of the Collier County Fair Board. He will be remembered as a one of a kind man who
was always willinig to lend a hand to anyone in need. He is sur- vived by his wife Olga, one son, one daughter, his parents Pedro D. and Esther Placeres, as well as a half brother, several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Pedro’s guest book will be avail- able until 8/6/2013 at
www.hodgesflatnaplesmg.com.
Kathy Lynn Brown November 23, 1969—July 15, 2012 Kathy Lynn Brown, 42, of Naples, Florida; beloved wife of 20
years to Charles Brown; loving mother to Travis, Justin, and Jenna; oldest daughter of Richard and Carol Goode; loyal sister to
28 May 19, 1945-August 10, 2012 F.J., 67, a lifelong resident of Dade City. He retired from the
Pasco County Sheriff’s Department after many years of service and heading up the Crime Prevention Unit. He was a committed and proud member of the community, serving on multiple boards including: Pasco County Fair Association. He also taught continu- ing education at the Florida Insurance Training Institute. He is survived by his wife Janet, 3 children, and 6 grandchildren. His guest book is at www/
hodgesfuneralhome.com.
Bernardo Vargas September 15, 2012
Bernardo Vargas Garcia, 66, affection- ately known as ―Papo‖ to all who came in contact with him. Papo worked for the Volusia County Fair for over 30 years, most of that time while living on property in his camper. He was a hard worker throughout the year and ran the Livestock Barn during the Annual Fair. Papo will be greatly missed by all.
Resolutions Committee
Please help us honor and recognize our friends in the Fair industry that pass away during the year by sending their names and Fair affiliation to the Federation for inclusion in the Resolutions passed at each year’s Convention.
Send information to Toby Turner at
turner9443@bellsouth.net
Sandy Orange and Jennifer Engel. She was a teaching assistant. She was a volunteer at the Collier County Fair where a fund was set up called ―Life’s Not Fair,‖ a charity established by the Collier County Fair Board to help people who are faced with circum- stances similar to those that Kathy and her family faced prior to her untimely departure. He guest book is available at
www.fullerfuneralhome.com.
Donnie Ray Hamrick July 29, 1939—August 7, 2012
Donnie was born in Vero Beach and lived in Fort Pierce his entire life. He worked in the citrus industry for 22 years and then for Saint Lucie County Road and Bridge for 12 years before retiring. He was a member of the Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge and volun- teered for the Saint Lucie County Fair As- sociation. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, and six grandchildren. Memorial
contribution s may be made to the Saint Lucie Fair Youth Scholar- ship Fund. His guest book is available at
www.haisleyfuneralhome.com.
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