Mary Pat Wells Memorial

In Loving Memory of my Wife and Your Friend
Mary Pat Wells

Gold Wing Road Riders
Association - Wisconsin Chapter G

Every now and then, we hear those words that no one who shares a
passion for motorcycles and riding wants to hear .... "Rider Down".
Sometimes it happens in a group you are with and sometimes it just happens and you hear about it later. Your first thought is that you hope it's nothing serious. Unfortunately, that was not the case for one of our closest friends who were taken from us on April 10, 2000.

Mary Pat Wells was part of our family. We will miss her and we will remember her.

Mary Pat was very active in Chapter-G for several years. We could never thank her enough for all the love and effort she poured into our activities, adventures and fellowship. She opened her heart to us time after time. We will miss her dearly.... We want to share a brief story of Mary Pat taken from a biography in the Chapter newsletter that they may be honored and remembered.

Mary Pat & John met when they lived in neighboring towns of Oak Creek & Racine. After dating for 19 months, they married July 21, 1970, and set out to have a happy life together.

Mary Pat served with the Coast Guard Auxliary in Racine, and was working in the Mail Room at Young Radiator Co., in Racine when they married. She left there to join her husband John as a Semi driving team hauling heavy equipment all over the US and Canada. John now claims to have over 3 million miles in semi's. They both left there, Mary Pat first to drive for Trailways Bus, then Greyhound, and United Limo Bus and that's when John switched to coach/bus driving and drove for United Limo Bus also.

Mary Pat started riding motorcycles in 1986. John, like so many of us, rode Harleys, BSA's, Black Aero Square 4, & Black Shadow in 50's & 60's. He gave it up when he went full time on the road. Then started to ride again in 1986, and this time it was a Kawasaki then their Gold Wing. The Wells were members of GWRRA, having been active participants and staff members of their local chapter WI-G in Milwaukee. They became a part of Wisconsin Chapter-G, family as soon as they bought their Goldwing, and were always ready to participate and help in any way possible. They were a great addition to all of our Chapter activities.

Although married for over 29 years & 9 months, the spark that brought them together was obviously still there for this couple -- and they made the trip together.

Good memories can keep fresh and alive the gift of love that God has given family and friends.

May God Bless Our Friend,
Mary Pat

and with her Family
the Last time Together!

at Veteran's Outlook

at Niagara Falls
with Husband on their 29th

on the Maiden of Mist

with John taking break
on
Deals Gap

Her Hobby

Write us with your favorite memory of Mary Pat or a thought you want to share and we will post it here to share with others...

I remember the way she always took the effort to dress like a team, like wearing the same shirt and vest. I remember the ice cream socials and how welcome she made me feel when we joined the chapter.

It is with great sadness that I learn of the loss of your beloved Mary Pat As I read about her, I knew that she was someone that we could have loved, too. I regret that I never had the honor of meeting her personally but I know that we continue to live in a better world because she was here for a short time. Please extend my most sincere condolences to her natural family, husband and to the GWRRA family who will miss them so much. God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

John, Please accept our sincere condolences for your and our loss. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to let us know. I regret that we will be unable to attend the services but our hearts will be with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,

The Bethe's
Chapter WI-G

John, I am awfully sorry about your loss. Mary Pat seemed to be a remarkable person with an amazing faith and appreciation of the life she had. I am sorry we didn't have a solution for her health problems. I wish you the best

Dr. Mark Juckett - MCW

Thank you all for "In Memory ... Mary Pat Wells". I worked with her at United lime Bus for many years. I'm very sorry to learn of Mary Pat's passing.... My sincerest condolences..... Mary pat was a super lady and a special friend..... I will Miss her..

Sincerely.... Tom Gill

Thank you so much for such a lovely memorial. I am their
niece in Detroit. I am so glad they had such great friends to do such a wonderful
thing. They will truly be missed by so many!! Thank you again!!

Love,

Kathy M.

Hi John, We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
We will pray for you in your time of great loss

Ron & Mary D'Angelo

Milwaukee, WI

I would like to thank this organization for their love and
concern for Mary Pat. Mary Pat is my youngest & last sister and this comes to me as a very
bad tragedy. No one will ever be able to fill the hole in my heart that she has left. I
will miss her the rest of my life. This loss is made worse by having already lost another
sister 27 days ago and my twin sister 7 years ago. The loss of Mary Pat is a very bitter
pill to swallow too. She was my
Buddy, my Pal, she was a joy to be around. I am sorry for those who never got to meet her,
you would never forget her. For all you that knew her, remember her saying. "It's the
birds that nest in the tree, but it's the ox that pulls the cart up the hill". And
then she would say "Do you know what that means"? If there was an answer Mary Pat
took it with her. May God Bless you Mary Pat.

My whole heart aches

Brother, David G. Peattie Jr.
Pascagoula, MS

I and my entire family morn in the loss of Mary Pat. Our only regret in knowing her, is that we didn't know her even more.

Mary Pat was the most positive thinking and feeling person I have EVER met. She saw the best in everything and everyone. Even when she knew better of it. She was always open faced, open hearted and lovingly honest in all her endeavors. Her hands and sprit were the hardest working, yet none were more gentle and caring.

I and my family feel a great loss in her passing. We will always remember her smile and her joy in life's journey.

She is happiest still; she is with her sisters.

John, our hearts are with you in your sorrow...I and my family love you...

David, Mary Pat is smiling still....she loves her Big Brother. You couldn't have been more supportive nor more loving a brother...you were wonderful to her...
XO Jacie & Perry Waldo
GWRRA Chapter G

John, God bless you now and give you comfort.
Fondly,
Sheila Davies RN
RUSH Bone Marrow Transplant Center

To John

hen somebody dies, a cloud turns into
   an angel, and flies up to tell God
   to put another flower on a pillow.
   A bird gives the message back to
   the world, and sings a silent prayer
   that makes the rain cry. People dis-
   appear, but they never really go away.
   The spirits up there put the sun to
   bed, wake up grass, and spin the
   earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you
   can see them dancing in a cloud during
   the day-time, when they're supposed
   to be sleeping. They paint the rain-
   bows and also the sunsets and make
   waves splash and tug at the tide.
   They toss shooting stars and listen to
   wishes. And when they sing wind-
   songs, they whisper to us, don't
   miss me too much. The view is nice
   and I'm doing just fine.
             - Ashley

With deepest sympathy, We all have you in our
prayers, God has Mary home now, no more suffering
And she is at peace. God bless you John, Your
friends are always here for you.

Chapter A loves you, and will be only a phone call away.
GOD will watch over you, He will always be there in your
time of need.
- Chapter A Family

To John D. Robins-Wells

May
memories
    comfort you

Memories keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,
today and forever.

Thinking of you
with sympathy
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. We are very
sorry for your loss John. From Bob, Nancy, and all the gang
at Sportland 2
- Nancy Libecki (Sportland 2)

To John
God Will
Take Care of You

"He Himself has said,
I will not in any way fail you
nor give you up
nor leave you without support."
   Hebrews 13:5

May your troubled heart
find peace and comfort in the knowledge
that you are never alone.
May God's presence ease
your trembling spirit and give you rest.
He knows how you feel.
He is ever aware of your circumstances
and ready to be your strength,
your grace, and your peace.
He is there to cast sunlight
into all of your darkened shadows,
to send encouragement through the love
of friends and family, and
to replace your weariness with new hope.

God is your stronghold,
and with Him as your guide,
you need never be afraid.
No circumstances can block His love.
No grief is too hard for Him to bear.
No task is too difficult
for Him to complete.
When what you are feeling
is simply too deep for words
and nothing anyone does or says
can provide you with the relief you need,
God understands.
He is your provider --
today, tomorrow, and always.
And He loves you.
Cast all of your cares on Him...
  and believe.
     -- Linda E. Knight

With our deepest sympathy

- Dan & Sue Bautch

John,
I am sorry to hear about Mary Pat. I just received both your messages
regarding her passing. I sorry, but I won't be able to attend services for
Mary Pat as I am taking care of my sister, Merodie Ann Bocher, who is in the
final stages of her fight with her brain tumor. My prayers are with you and
your family as I know what you have gone through and can feel your loss.

God bless you all, may God give you peace in knowing that Mary Pat is
smiling and feels no pain or suffering.

With love and sympathy,

Tom Koerner

Thanks for letting me know about Mary Pat. I was the dietitian who worked with her at Froedtert. She was the type of person you liked immediately.
I will miss her.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Pat was a wonderful women. I know how deep your pain is. I lost my husband 5 years ago and I have never felt such pain. God be with you

Cynthia Boock

I am so sorry to hear about Mary.
Please take care of yourself. It is a very difficult period for you.

Sincerely,
Anastasios Raptis M.D.,Ph.D.
RUSH Bone Marrow Transplant Center

John, God bless you now and give you comfort.
Fondly,
Sheila Davies RN
RUSH Bone Marrow Transplant Center

John. I'm sorry about your great loss. She was so young.
I am happy that the two of you had such a wonderful trip
last summer

John T. Wells

I have just returned from a trip and learned of Mary's death. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Gretchen Ahrendt, M.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Cancer Center

John:

It's a beautiful page full of wonderful memories and tributes to Mary Pat and
to the two of you together.
I'm sure this has been a hard time for you - missing her yet knowing that her
time of suffering is over. I hope that each day becomes easier and the happy
memories of your life together begin to replace the sorrow of your loss.

Mary Saggio

John,

That is a wonderful tribute to your wife. Anytime there is a loss for any
member of the GWRRA family, the whole GWRRA family feels the loss.

Best Regards,
Claude Goodnite, GWRRA

Dear Mr. Wells,

You are a very kind and loving man. Your wife was very lucky to have you.
Remember the life you two had together and undoubtedly you will be left with
beatuiful loving thoughts of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Laurie A. Lisak, PA-C
Rush Cancer Institute

John, We are so sorry to hear about Mary Pat. This has been a terrible time for you and the Peattie family, and we just want you to know that our thoughts are with you in these unforgiving times.
Sincerely, Carol, Paul, Peter, Loren and Olivia (Sandy's friends from Minneapolis)

I am very sorry for your lost of Mary Pat.

If their is anything I can do, just call or e-mail.

Frank Becerra

John:
I checked over the memorial site. Really nice that so many people
remembered.
I was really shocked by the whole thing...it made me go to the Doctor with
my chronic cough and breathing problem this week. Fortunately, it was only
"acute bronchitis", but I got a "horse pill" to swallow twice a day, some
Robbitussin DM cough meds, and an inhaler to squirt whenever I need it.
This has been hanging on since I had the "flu" in January, and I have not
been able to shake it. See my family doctor on Thursday.
So much for illnesses.

Question: After things quiet down for awhile, and you can or want some
personal contact, how would you like to assist me in placing some pictures
and/or redesigning my website a bit. I have some polaroids to scan on my
flatbed scanner, but I'm not too sure how to get them into the web site and
positioned properly. I had the site design set up using Microsoft FRONT
PAGE, and I can add or subtract links, etc by myself, but major design
changes I hesitate until I get more help.

I assume you can still drive with disabilities? Maybe we can schedule some
time sometime soon when it is mutually convenient to do this? Please
advise.

73's from one who cares,

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