“Dave?! This is Stan Bist”

by Dave Evola

Former Michigan Fiero Club Historian

 

That's how Stan started & ended his messages via the telephone to yours truly. One could set a watch by that pattern of delivery.  Stan's passion for the Fiero, the plastic-bodied two-seater remains unmatched---even today in his absence. To have seen him hustle from car to car, what with his hand-sized spiral notebook in tow, collecting names & phone numbers was vintage Stan:

 

        “...is this your car? What a beauty! I'm thinking of starting a car club for the

        Pontiac Fiero here in Michigan. Would you be interested in joining? Could

        I have your name, address & phone number for my notes!? Thanks...!”

 

Stan put his heart & soul into the formation of this Michigan Fiero Club. It cannot be over-stated. Ask anyone who was at the Club's first meeting in September of 1993. It was a cold, blustery day—-complete with snow flurries (yikes!) The turnout was very good, about 20-some individuals: all excited & enthusiastic about what appeared ahead, but no one more than Stan.

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Hmm, what should we call this club? The Motor City Fiero Club? FieroDynamics Club? The BirthPlace of the Fiero Club? These were a few of the names offered that night. We of course decided on the name that we currently use, the Michigan Fiero Club.

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Stan was a self-made man & a person who was true to himself and who he wanted to be. He loved life & the people close to him---including many of our Club members: whether you came to all the monthly meetings or just once in a while. I miss him very much & will miss him in the days ahead.

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Stan was not only our Club founder, but he was a dearly beloved friend to many of us, too. Karen, Julia & I are all deeply saddened & grief-stricken by his passing. He was a fine man & I’m certain all club members, past & present, are in mourning for his passing. May you Lori & each of the family members find some comfort in your many special memories & in the thought of the joyous moments you shared with Stan. May the love of family & friends comfort & strengthen you in the trying days ahead.

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Stan?! This is Dave Evola saying thanks for being you! With love & friendship!!