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In Memory of
"Mom" Pruitt
 Elaine Pruitt
Born Dec 28, 1915
in Wisconsin, passed May 2007, 92 years young
Came to Washington
when she was 2 years old in a Model T Ford. She was 1 of 12 children.
I would like to thank all of the people who came to
Mom's (Elaine Pruitt) memorial and helped us all remember her. I would also like
to thank the many people who couldn't come, but told me in one way or another
that they wanted to and how sorry they were that they missed it. And finally a
thank you to those of you who have supported me by a personal visit, card or
phone call.
Your words and thoughts have helped me a lot. Thank you all!!
Bonnie Brunner, Chapter B
We will always remember her
soft spoken voice and her mischievous grin, especially when playing cards.
She would sit quietly and wait, just like a cat sneaking up on a mouse! Her
smile would be so bright when she "gotcha"! She was a great lady!
Deb and Tom Richards
I would like to add something
regarding "Mom" and Bonnie.
"The first time Len and I met
Bonnie and "Mom" was the first year we joined Chapter V and did the "STP". We
were heading north on on our route on West Valley Hwy. and pulled in at this
deli mart where we saw this cool looking bike with a sidecar (our bike was
still two wheels); We noticed the lady heading towards the bike and started
up a conversation (you know how Len was). Come to find out she was the rider
and we thought she might have a grandchild as a passenger in the sidecar.
She then said, "No, my mom rides with me." That was the first time we met
Bonnie and "Mom" and it seems that every rally we attended, there they were.
They were everywhere..... together. I'm sure going to miss "Mom". My
deepest condolences to Bonnie and family.
Thank you Nic and Phyllis.
Every time we think of Mom a smile comes to
our faces. She truly enjoyed her many friends and acquaintances in GWTA. She
had great fun playing Chase the Ace after the pot luck following our state
officer meetings. What a poker face she had! You could never tell if she had
a good or a bad card til she flipped the card over. Then she’d give you that
impish smile and her eyes would twinkle and you knew you were toast. She was
a dear soul and we will definitely miss her at all our events. Bonnie, your
motorcycling family is here to help in any way we can. Our sincerest
condolences.
Nic/Phyllis Nicholas, GWTA-WA State
Directors
Our Mom of Chapter B -- The Bee’s.
Mom has been an inspiration to all of us. I
remember when she rode on the back of Bonnie’s bike and then graduated to the
side car.
She always had our Bee decorations ready and
waiting for us for all events. She never wanted to miss any of them. With a
bright smile on her beautiful face, she was always ready and willing to go
North, South, East or West. Helmet on with all her gear and Tinker (her dog) at
her side.
Mom always made sure everyone had more than
enough to eat and filled their tummies. Now she took the ultimate trip to the
far Heavens where I know she truly is united with family and many other biker
buddies.
We miss you, Mom, but will always have you in
our hearts.
Marietta Pepin Hansberry
"It's not how many people in the church to
say good-bye; it's how many people in your life to say "hello".
That
was our parent's philosophy and it fit Mom Pruitt perfectly! Mom was a lady
who truly brought sunshine to our lives and our hearts. Every time we saw her
we were greeted with a great smile. Unknowingly, she brought out the best in
all of us in a way we can never explain. We cry, not for her, but for
ourselves as we can never fill the void left by this wonderful friend and icon
of our organization. We remember her, and all our lost riding friends, every
morning when we see the sunrise of a new day. May she ride the heavens
forever.
We cannot think of one particular incident that we can
point out about "Mom", but rather the feeling that we got each time we would see
her at an event. Always smiling and always happy to see you. She wasn't Mom
Pruitt to many of us, she was just "Mom." Seeing Mom and Bonnie was always
something that could be counted upon, whether we were in Spokane at MAD, at a
State Gathering or at Gold Rush wherever. They were just there, as you knew they
would be. So Bonnie we say "Thank you" for sharing your Mom with us and to "Mom"
we say "Thank you" for blessing us with your smile and your outlook on life. Our
lives are richer for having known you.
Vince & Ellie Ash
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