[Keith Seymore]

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[Keith Seymore]

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[Keith Seymore]

Per the Widetrackers, there will be a Memorial Service on Saturday March 26, from 11:00am -1:00pm, to be held at

Judson Baptist Church
4471 East Atherton Road
Burton, MI 48519

K

[Lloyd-TX]

So very sad to hear that Eric has passed. The entire Pontiac community has lost a true enthusiast, and the world has lost a true gentleman.

RIP, Eric, and God speed to your family and friends. You will be missed, my friend!

[MH 1964]

Sad News!!!!! Prayers to his Family!!

[Goats & Birds]

Still in shock as the news went from bad to worse about Eric! I am so glad that I talked to him last year at Norwalk but now wish it would have been a longer conversation. You never think it will be the last time. Was really looking forward to seeing Eric and his '74 in MN. at the Muscle Car Classic this summer. Will always be remembered as a friendly and knowledgeable guy with a flair for art and passion for GTO's.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

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I'm assuming those are both Eric's cars? Is that Bil Porter with them?

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by The Boss

People will often say that somebody touched them or had an impact on something in their lives. Eric without question has left his fingerprints all over this hobby - he will be missed.

I couldn't have said it better Chris.

I never met him in person but we had a few fun conversations on the phone. He was supposed to be a guest at The Uprising last year but a week before the show his father passed away. He was a very nice guy with a ton of Pontiac knowledge and a great artist. He did the artwork for our show license plates.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

I'm assuming those are both Eric's cars? Is that Bil Porter with them?

That's Eric's '67 GTO, and his brother Marc's '67 GP convertible.

From right to left: Eric White, Kip Wasenko and Bill Porter.

K

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

That's Eric's '67 GTO, and his brother Marc's '67 GP convertible.

From right to left: Eric White, Kip Wasenko and Bill Porter.

K

And KS on the far left, I assume?

[GTO JOHN]

Sad to hear this news, Eric was one of the most intelligent and likable guys you could meet in the Pontiac hobby. I remember my first ever appearance in 1989 at a Land of Lakes GTO club meeting at the old Parrish's Supper Club on West 7th St. Eric was the club President at that time and was soft spoken and welcoming to this GTO newbie.

I last saw Eric at Norwalk in 2015. I wish we would have spent more time conversing but who knew that would be it? 60 years is far too young these days. RIP Eric.

[old5.0]

I wanted to register in order to express my condolences to Eric's family and friends and my sadness at hearing about his untimely passing. We worked together for a short time over at WAC/AHPS. Although I only knew Eric briefly, I liked him very much. He was a true car guy, and the hobby is far worse off without him. RIP.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

And KS on the far left, I assume?

Correct.

[Keith Seymore]

Eric White obituary attached, as provided by the Widetrackers.

Also - the family will be available to receive visitors at 10 am, prior to the 11 am service.

K

Eric Bryan White, age 60, of Lapeer, Michigan, died March 19, 2016. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, on October 31, 1955, to Ernest B White and Shirley A (Lounsberry) White.

Eric was raised in Holt, Michigan, and Bad Axe, Michigan, graduating from Bad Axe High School in 1973. After high school, Eric attended Central Michigan University for 2 years then transferred to Ferris State University to acquire his Associates Degree in Technical/Mechanical Illustration. Upon graduation from Ferris State University in 1977 he worked as an illustrator for Auto Dynamics in Detroit, Michigan, for two years before accepting a Technical Illustrator position with 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he remained for 21 years. Following his time in 'Corporate America' Eric became self-employed as an artist, author and automotive history authority. Eric established his own business, "White House Graphics" classic car prints and illustrations - illustrations from Eric White, Automotive Illustrator and Graphic Artist.

Eric always had a passion for automobiles - at a very young age he could stand at the front door, watch cars go by and name them – make, model and year. He pursued this passion his entire life, owning several classic muscle cars over the years. Though Eric loved all makes of vehicles, his true love was Pontiac. He was a past President of the National GTO Association and instrumental in the founding of the Land Of Lakes GTO Club Magazine, acting as Editor for several years. He was a contributing author to national magazines such as Car Craft, Car & Driver, and Hot Rod, just to name a few. He also covered the Detroit International Auto Show in word and photograph with published articles. Eric researched, authored and illustrated "The GTO Association of America's Pontiac GTO/GT-37, Illustrated Identification Guide 1964-1974, 2004 GTO; 1970½ -1971 GT-37" a compendium of information for these vehicles. In 2010, Eric collaborated with other automotive history enthusiasts to establish the Automotive History Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past for the future. Eric spent numerous hours doing what he loved – researching automotive history facts and trivia then sharing it with the world through this organization.

Eric enjoyed playing basketball and golf and watching all sports. He was a collector of Hot Wheels, Comic Books and anything pertaining to cars. He was a great artist, author and photographer.

Eric is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Buddy White and is survived by his mother, Shirley Ann White of Drummond Island, Michigan, and Summerfield, Florida; brothers Marc White of Clarkston, Michigan, and Kirk (Cindy) White of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; sister Heidi (Michael) Degenkolb of Portage, Michigan; nieces and nephews Shelbi Yokie, Ross Degenkolb, Aron White, Owen White, Abbey White; and great-niece and great-nephew Madilyn and Nathaniel Yokie.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016:

Judson Baptist Church
4471 East Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 visitation with the family
11:00 a.m. Memorial service Saturday, March 26, 2016, Officiated by Rev. Greg A Rowan, Senior Pastor.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Automotive History Preservation Society
(an IRS-recognized tax free not for profit public charity)
P.O. Box 467
Perry, MI. 48872

[The Champ]

Keith

Once again, thanks for providing this information.

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by The Champ

Keith

Once again, thanks for providing this information.

Ditto. Mucho thanks, Keith!

[Keith Seymore]

I wanted to close the loop on this particular thread: this past Saturday, March 26th, was the memorial service for Eric White.

It was a fitting tribute to a remarkable man. Eric's family had much of his artwork on display at the front of the church and many of the Widetrackers chapter members drove their classics and parked out front.

Visitors were from as far away as Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana and New York, and were invited to share stories and remembrances. Even Eric's family was surprised at the volume and breadth of his activities in the classic car and automotive history circles and by his humanitarian efforts.

I hope this doesn't cross a line by posting a couple pictures but Eric's mom was insistent that we go outside to see the cars on display and take photos of anything that we were interested in.

RIP Eric White.

K

[400 4spd.]

Thanks Keith. The pictures are quite appropriate, I think.
Speaking of his artwork, I have 10 of some of the last prints that Eric White signed and numbered. I'm looking forward to seeing them framed and displayed.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I wanted to close the loop on this particular thread: this past Saturday, March 26th, was the memorial service for Eric White...

...I hope this doesn't cross a line by posting a couple pictures but Eric's mom was insistent that we go outside to see the cars on display and take photos of anything that we were interested in.

RIP Eric White.

K

I was shocked to read of Eric's passing...really expected him to pull through and recover for some reason...but reality has a way of finality so it seems.

Keith I want to personally thank you for keeping us updated and honoring Eric and his mothers' wishes by posting the photos of the cars on display that were the core of the hobby & Pontiac's Eric was about in my little knowledge of him from these forum pages and car magazines.

Consider myself very fortunate to have read his writings and viewed his artwork. Funny how thankful too to have purchased on of the last copies of his GTO illustration & spec book I felt upon 1st reading of Eric's passing.

IMHO you've honored Eric with sharing all you've posted here Keith, and I'm sure that if he could tell you, Eric would agree.

[jcruz]

RIP