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Old 10-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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Default First Lady of Vettes...your spirit will live on

Elfi Arkus Duntov passed away yesterday (Oct 23, 2008)

Her and Zora's life story are legendary, both larger than life!

I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with her at Carlisle a few years ago and it is a time I will never forget

My custom plate is AYE ZORA

When I knew I would be meeting her, I brought the plate, not knowing what her reaction might be

When she saw the plate, she took it in both hands, stared at, a slight tear formed and she looked up and said "Zora would love this"

She autographed the plate and we talked for a few minutes. She wanted to know if I knew Zora, which I did not except through an avid exploration of all his exploits. I mentioned one or two and she filled in some details I didn;t know.

Finally, I had to move on, lots of other people wanted to be with her

AYE ELFI and thanks
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Old 10-26-2008, 10:25 AM
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A great ambassador she was for Corvette.
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A memorial service will be held for Elfi Arkus-Duntov next Saturday, November 1 at 10:30 am at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Avenue in Grosse Point Park, Michigan.

The web site for the funeral home is www.verheyden.org Donations on her behalf can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Elfie obit on website is at:

http://www.verheyden.org/obits/obitu.../obitID/363397

Clcik on the link.
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When you think of Elfi.............. Smile. She'd like it that way !!
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SO SORRY to hear that.
She was a VERY nice lady. I met her while my wife and I were at the Carlilse parade. She and Chip Miller (RIP) were sitting in his C-1. (I forget what year it was.)
Shes with Zora now and I'm sure their watching over the Corvette Family together.
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Old 10-28-2008, 01:38 PM
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sorry to hear the news but good to see a post from our old buddy Jackdaroofer Hope things are well in Jack's neck of the woods!
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