Long Time HET member, Mary Souers passes away
frank spring
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Long-time HET Club life member, Mary Souers passed away today in Ft Wayne, IN. Mary was one of the clubs’ quiet heroes who worked tirelessly in the formative years to build the foundation for the club we have today.
Mary and her husband Meredith joined the club in 1963 and attended their first meet in February of 1964. To the HET Club membership they were seen as a hardworking team from that time forward. They attended the National in Dearborn, MI in 1964 and in February of 1965 hosted their first Hudson meet, which has been an annual event to this day. Mary was instrumental in the preparation for and running of the 1966 National Meet in Huntington, Indiana which she and Meredith hosted.
At that February 1965 meet, Mary and Meredith were asked to take over the publishing of the White Triangle News. They agreed and the first issue was backdated to January 1965. Mary prepared copy, typed, labeled, and prepared the WTN for mailing. They soon bought a printing press and actually printed the magazine in the family home near Warren, IN. Mary made the WTN a family project each month by enlisting the help of her children William, Edward, Katherine and Halden to manufacturer the WTN. They edited and published the WTN until August of 1972. The club grew from 600 members to over 2,000 during those formative years.
In thanks for their tireless service, the Board of Directors gave Mary and Meredith life-time membership in the Club. Their team effort was also recognized in 1982 when they were the third recipient of the Club’s Daugherty award for outstanding service and promotion of the HET Club.
Although Mary was short in stature, she played a huge supporting role in the advancement of the Club. On her 74th birthday last August during a break in her continuing health battle, she was treated to rides in a 54 Hudson convertible and then in a 48 Hudson limousine. She was beaming from ear to ear as she reminisced over her many years of activity with the cars and the Club.
We will miss you Mary.
Services will be held at the Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St, Huntington, IN
Visitation Sunday, March 29, 4:00 to 7:00
Memorial Service Monday, March 30, 10:30, with visitation 1 hour before
Mary and her husband Meredith joined the club in 1963 and attended their first meet in February of 1964. To the HET Club membership they were seen as a hardworking team from that time forward. They attended the National in Dearborn, MI in 1964 and in February of 1965 hosted their first Hudson meet, which has been an annual event to this day. Mary was instrumental in the preparation for and running of the 1966 National Meet in Huntington, Indiana which she and Meredith hosted.
At that February 1965 meet, Mary and Meredith were asked to take over the publishing of the White Triangle News. They agreed and the first issue was backdated to January 1965. Mary prepared copy, typed, labeled, and prepared the WTN for mailing. They soon bought a printing press and actually printed the magazine in the family home near Warren, IN. Mary made the WTN a family project each month by enlisting the help of her children William, Edward, Katherine and Halden to manufacturer the WTN. They edited and published the WTN until August of 1972. The club grew from 600 members to over 2,000 during those formative years.
In thanks for their tireless service, the Board of Directors gave Mary and Meredith life-time membership in the Club. Their team effort was also recognized in 1982 when they were the third recipient of the Club’s Daugherty award for outstanding service and promotion of the HET Club.
Although Mary was short in stature, she played a huge supporting role in the advancement of the Club. On her 74th birthday last August during a break in her continuing health battle, she was treated to rides in a 54 Hudson convertible and then in a 48 Hudson limousine. She was beaming from ear to ear as she reminisced over her many years of activity with the cars and the Club.
We will miss you Mary.
Services will be held at the Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St, Huntington, IN
Visitation Sunday, March 29, 4:00 to 7:00
Memorial Service Monday, March 30, 10:30, with visitation 1 hour before
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I am so sorry Ed. I never met your mom but feel I did through the wonderful issues of the WTN your mom and dad published with the help of your family.I couldn't wait to get home from high school to read each monthly issue. I still have each issue, and treasure them. ( especially the one your dad wrote about the "Hornet Jet") And I appreciate all you do to help us keep our Hudson's on the road.Our prayers are with you and your family.0
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Souers family. Every time we lose somebody, it's losing a family member - because that's what the Hudson club is - a family.
Safe journey home, Mary - your work here is done.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
HudsonTech
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My condolences to the family of Mary Souers. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary and Meredith in the early 70s. As you have said Ed... your parents helped establish the foundation for what is now a great car club.
I echo Alex's statement... safe journey Mary.0 -
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing Ed. I remember going to the "family farm" to see their setup, which as I recall took over most of the living room!
She & your dad were very dedicated, putting in untold hours on the WTN, which has always been the "glue" of the Club.
Take care, Pete0 -
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our condolences go to all of the Souers family. She was such an integral part of the WTN and the HET club. The work that she and your Dad put into the WTN helped build the club into what it is today. Your family has done so much for the Hudson family. Mary will be missed. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
The Sibole family0 -
Very sorry to hear of Mary's Passing. Sincere condolences to the Souer's Family.0
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Ed, The Smoky Mountain Heartland Chapter, sends our condolences to You and your family, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this trying time.
Bob Hickson0
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