1800: - Barbara Morris

Tony Barrett · Nov 22nd, 2012, 10:36

This is to let everyone know that Barbara is terminally ill.
We are all benefiting from her decades of tireless effort, putting the P1800, and the club, in the great public eye. Those of us who know her well, are so very fond of her. Those of you who have met her will never forget the day. And those of you who have only heard of her will know of the tremendous affection and respect that she commands.
She has endured a considerable amount of chemotherapy, and is not well at all. She is being well cared for by the hospice and her sister and brother-in-law.
She is still as we know her, cheerful, positive and forthright.
So I have begun this thread for everyone to know. Please do not phone her, it would not be kind.
Perhaps people would like to send their best wishes for every comfort possible, and make this a very special thread to a very special lady.

Spike1918 · Nov 22nd, 2012, 10:42

I do not know Barbara, I`ve not even heard her name mentioned on here before either but I`ll humbly add my wishes to Barbara for :

A journey free from pain to somewhere better.

Paul240480 · Nov 22nd, 2012, 12:19

I'm another that never met Barbara. I have so often seen her name mentioned in The Driver, being involved in so many events.
Sad news indeed to hear.

Audrey Old · Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:42

"I am saddened to hear the bad news regarding such a nice person when you
got to know her. She was always so fastidious regarding presentation of her
P1800s for shows, and took great pride in showing me her Singer in her
garage being readied for the show circuit when I bought a B20 engine from
her last year.

She also supported the Staplefield village classic car show amongst others,
and her attendances will be sorely missed.

Paul Till"

Audrey Old · Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:48

I should like to add my tribute to Barbara and will miss seeing her and her little dog at shows.

Audrey Old,
Sussex Section

Derek UK · Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:48

Sorry to read this update. Yes Barbara is very much her own woman, and if personal courage, tenacity and will power was all that was needed for this fight, I'm sure she would win. However, some battles are much harder than others.The 1800 fraternity needs owners like her, but this time it looks as if a "Saint's" blessing won't be enough.
Drive away peacefully, Barbara.

VolvoFan · Nov 23rd, 2012, 18:09

I was very sad to hear the grim news about Barbara, especially as we go back many years. I second all the previous comments & tributes. Barbara is one of a vanishing breed of real classic car enthusiasts, and something of a trail-blaser with her international rallying. I will miss seeing her in her Volvos and Singer Roadster, which she invariably drove to the New Year's Day meetings at The Phoenix Pub, near Hartley Witney. She is also a fine lady and someone rather special. I wish her well and my thoughts are with her and her family.

940_Turbo · Nov 23rd, 2012, 19:21

Very sad to hear that, it's a good few years since I last met her but I remember her fondly.

Nov 22nd, 2012, 10:36	#1
Tony Barrett The Old Volvo Man Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: london	Barbara Morris This is to let everyone know that Barbara is terminally ill. We are all benefiting from her decades of tireless effort, putting the P1800, and the club, in the great public eye. Those of us who know her well, are so very fond of her. Those of you who have met her will never forget the day. And those of you who have only heard of her will know of the tremendous affection and respect that she commands. She has endured a considerable amount of chemotherapy, and is not well at all. She is being well cared for by the hospice and her sister and brother-in-law. She is still as we know her, cheerful, positive and forthright. So I have begun this thread for everyone to know. Please do not phone her, it would not be kind. Perhaps people would like to send their best wishes for every comfort possible, and make this a very special thread to a very special lady.

Nov 22nd, 2012, 10:42	#2
Spike1918 Looney Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 14:56 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here n there	I do not know Barbara, I`ve not even heard her name mentioned on here before either but I`ll humbly add my wishes to Barbara for : A journey free from pain to somewhere better. __________________ I get into a pink Volva whenever I like, my S70 is coral red metallic. Volvo S70 SE auto 1998 vintage

Nov 22nd, 2012, 12:19	#3
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I'm another that never met Barbara. I have so often seen her name mentioned in The Driver, being involved in so many events. Sad news indeed to hear. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:42	#4
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	message re Barbara "I am saddened to hear the bad news regarding such a nice person when you got to know her. She was always so fastidious regarding presentation of her P1800s for shows, and took great pride in showing me her Singer in her garage being readied for the show circuit when I bought a B20 engine from her last year. She also supported the Staplefield village classic car show amongst others, and her attendances will be sorely missed. Paul Till"

Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:48	#5
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	Barbara I should like to add my tribute to Barbara and will miss seeing her and her little dog at shows. Audrey Old, Sussex Section

Nov 22nd, 2012, 16:48	#6
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:32 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Sorry to read this update. Yes Barbara is very much her own woman, and if personal courage, tenacity and will power was all that was needed for this fight, I'm sure she would win. However, some battles are much harder than others.The 1800 fraternity needs owners like her, but this time it looks as if a "Saint's" blessing won't be enough. Drive away peacefully, Barbara.

Nov 23rd, 2012, 18:09	#7
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:58 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	Barbara I was very sad to hear the grim news about Barbara, especially as we go back many years. I second all the previous comments & tributes. Barbara is one of a vanishing breed of real classic car enthusiasts, and something of a trail-blaser with her international rallying. I will miss seeing her in her Volvos and Singer Roadster, which she invariably drove to the New Year's Day meetings at The Phoenix Pub, near Hartley Witney. She is also a fine lady and someone rather special. I wish her well and my thoughts are with her and her family.

Nov 23rd, 2012, 19:21	#8
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	Very sad to hear that, it's a good few years since I last met her but I remember her fondly.

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