Stan along with your mom, has led a wonderful life. Maybe not the most comfortable, but an exceptional  one. I know it wasn’t always easy on his family, but now with hindsight I hope everyone can see what he accomplished. An amazing partnership, and amazing person. The boat is just a vessel for his philosophy. And as such his influence on our lives goes much deeper than what meets the eye. Please give Stan a gentle hug from me. Chris Geankoplis
XENOS

On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 1:45 PM Bob Garrant <bgarrant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Cindy
> My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
> Our relationship with your dad begin in 2008 when he talked my wife out of
> buying a nudes Rhodes 22. He had good reasons and it was stands typical
> behavior that he would only sell a Rhodes 22 to the right buyer at the
> right time. Amazing person.
> At some point in the future, would it be possible to get more information
> about Stan in Eldon‘s early days, growing up, learning to sail and their
> days in Brooklyn when they started their boat building business.
> Warmest regards
> Bob Garrant
> s/v Sail la Vie 2000/2017
> Kent Island Maryland
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at 3:10 PM Cindy Spitzer <cindyspitzer at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Dear Rhodes family,
> >
> > This is Stan and Rose's daughter, Cindy Spitzer.
> >
> > After a series of health challenges since December, Stan (98) is
> receiving
> > palliative care in a hospital in Newport News, VA.
> >
> > While he is currently unable to receive phone calls, emails, visitors, or
> > cards, please know that Stan so appreciates each and every Rhodes lover,
> > past and present, and considers all of you his family.
> >
> > I will post additional updates  as we know more.
> >
> > Thank you to everyone, and may the winds be with you.
> >
> > Cindy
> >
>