Calvin Queahpama passes - Page 2

Gary Smith · 08-31-2008, 09:32 AM

Of Northwest Stock Racers these 3 names jump up immediately for me: Method, Queahpama, and Kost. Seems Heaven's entry list keeps growing. Although Bill & Calvin are not with us right now, the same can't be said about their spirit and respect.

Rest In Peace.

Tom P · 08-31-2008, 10:12 PM

I'm saddened to hear that. He was an institution at the Div 6 races, he always ran really well.

For instance.... this is the race where Bobby DeArmond ran the "9", Cal outqualified him.
http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop

Larry Fulton · 09-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Cal was mentor, a customer, and mostly a friend.
I'll always consider myself lucky to have known Cal Q...

Definitey one of the nicest poeple I've ever met in life, or in racing.

"Rest In Peace" my friend, your family is in our prayers.

Larry Fulton

Chuck Porter · 09-01-2008, 03:24 PM

We are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Cal away from racing having a meal and discussing a broad scope of topics. I will miss that a lot.
You will go a long way in life before you meet nicer people than Cal and his family.
Chuck & Sandy Porter

Calvin Wray Queahpama, of Warm Springs Oct. 10, 1940 - August 29, 2008 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond, 504-9485 Services: Viewing 11 a.m., August 31, ending at 12:30 at Autumn Funerals. Ceremonial dressing at Simnasho Longhouse at 2:30 p.m. with overnight services. Graveside ceremony Monday Sept. 1 at 7:00 a.m. at Simnasho Cemetery.

Jack McCarthy · 09-01-2008, 03:29 PM

Cal only came west a few times, but meeting the big man was a treat.

only a fellow 283 wagon racer could really appreciate how fast he was with 4000 lbs & a powerglide, not to mention the lil ole 4gc in the air he usually ran in... and he NEVER got to use the bogus 459 327 intake!

hope the family has the same peace as cal now has

jack mccarthy

Michael Pliska · 07-18-2010, 08:31 PM

I know this is a bit tardy, but I did not know Cal had passed until I heard Bob Frey mention it during yesterday's Sportsman show from Seattle. Rest in peace old friend, now you and Conrad are together again.

I ran into Cal in 2007 or 2008 and he filled me in about Conrad. I went to high school with Conrad, and he was one of the influences that got me started into drag racing. Cal mentioned that he had quit racing regularly after Conrad died, but had come out to the track for a combo race and mostly to see old friends. I'm guessing that must have been one of his last races, I'm glad I got to spend some time hanging out with him.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

Jim Wahl · 07-18-2010, 09:10 PM

Cal was truly a Drag Racing icon. He will be missed greatly. God speed Calvin. Jim

Bob Don · 07-18-2010, 09:20 PM

Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family.

art leong · 07-18-2010, 09:28 PM

RIP Cal.
Say hello to Ray (Tex) up there

ss chief · 07-18-2010, 11:46 PM

Very sad news. First class individual. My prayers go out to his family.

Rod & Kim Stults

08-31-2008, 09:32 AM	#11
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 820 Likes: 9 Liked 132 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Of Northwest Stock Racers these 3 names jump up immediately for me: Method, Queahpama, and Kost. Seems Heaven's entry list keeps growing. Although Bill & Calvin are not with us right now, the same can't be said about their spirit and respect. Rest In Peace. __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"

08-31-2008, 10:12 PM	#12
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I'm saddened to hear that. He was an institution at the Div 6 races, he always ran really well. For instance.... this is the race where Bobby DeArmond ran the "9", Cal outqualified him. http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop

09-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#13
Larry Fulton Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 271 Likes: 54 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Cal was mentor, a customer, and mostly a friend. I'll always consider myself lucky to have known Cal Q... Definitey one of the nicest poeple I've ever met in life, or in racing. "Rest In Peace" my friend, your family is in our prayers. Larry Fulton

09-01-2008, 03:24 PM	#14
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes We are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Cal away from racing having a meal and discussing a broad scope of topics. I will miss that a lot. You will go a long way in life before you meet nicer people than Cal and his family. Chuck & Sandy Porter Calvin Wray Queahpama, of Warm Springs Oct. 10, 1940 - August 29, 2008 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond, 504-9485 Services: Viewing 11 a.m., August 31, ending at 12:30 at Autumn Funerals. Ceremonial dressing at Simnasho Longhouse at 2:30 p.m. with overnight services. Graveside ceremony Monday Sept. 1 at 7:00 a.m. at Simnasho Cemetery.

09-01-2008, 03:29 PM	#15
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Cal only came west a few times, but meeting the big man was a treat. only a fellow 283 wagon racer could really appreciate how fast he was with 4000 lbs & a powerglide, not to mention the lil ole 4gc in the air he usually ran in... and he NEVER got to use the bogus 459 327 intake! hope the family has the same peace as cal now has jack mccarthy __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

07-18-2010, 08:31 PM	#16
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I know this is a bit tardy, but I did not know Cal had passed until I heard Bob Frey mention it during yesterday's Sportsman show from Seattle. Rest in peace old friend, now you and Conrad are together again. I ran into Cal in 2007 or 2008 and he filled me in about Conrad. I went to high school with Conrad, and he was one of the influences that got me started into drag racing. Cal mentioned that he had quit racing regularly after Conrad died, but had come out to the track for a combo race and mostly to see old friends. I'm guessing that must have been one of his last races, I'm glad I got to spend some time hanging out with him. Regards, Michael Pliska __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

07-18-2010, 09:10 PM	#17
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 668 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Cal was truly a Drag Racing icon. He will be missed greatly. God speed Calvin. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

07-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#18
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,496 Likes: 1,134 Liked 903 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

07-18-2010, 09:28 PM	#19
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes RIP Cal. Say hello to Ray (Tex) up there __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

07-18-2010, 11:46 PM	#20
ss chief Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 48 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Very sad news. First class individual. My prayers go out to his family. Rod & Kim Stults