In Honor of my Father Joseph LaPeter aka jazzjr

[Wallace]

Thank you, Mike, for this post. While this forum may seem to be about the A's, it is really about people and the need to have positive interaction. Your Dad, your family, and your very act of posting such deep feelings is what this forum is about. Our best wishes...

[Skibb]

Mike, I'm so happy that you posted and provided a photo of yourself and kids. May I extend my condolences to you, your mother and your family for your loss; it's our loss too.

I met your Dad and Mother a year ago at the 2013 Edison Ford Antique Car show. Joe impressed me with his passion for Model A's and for those that travel the Model A Highway. Your Dad apologized that the truck's color didn't match the standards. But IMO the restoration of the wood is matchless. Early this year he asked if we going to make the show. So, after getting gentley manhandled into a tight parking place in front of Henry Ford's statute, meeting Willobs and the group, I ask for your Dad. Willobs gave me the news. Your Dad will be missed for his warmth, humor, friendliness and generous spirit.

Posted here are some photos. Your Dad and I shared a special moment of hilarity last year. So, I had just met Joe on the lawn; we chatted for a good bit. Then I being an enthusiatic newbie started looking over his truck putting my head in the engine compartment. Your Dad was watching this a few paces away. For some reason I was lost in deep thought as I moved my eye up the firewall, I jumped with start and started laughing as did your Dad. You see, as I brought my eyes up another pair of eyes were looking at me thru the glass of the sediment bowl. Indeed there was a handsome turtle (plastic) inside looking out. We had fun with that one. Wishing you best as you follow in your Dad's footsteps.

[Skibb]

A couple of more photos

[Skibb]

A photo