All,
Tragically, Mike has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. I know that here at VWAR he'll be sorely missed.
Here is a cut 'n' paste of his obituary as the link may disappear:
QuoteBrowning, George M. 61 10/01/1949 02/23/2011 With his loving wife, Carolyn, by his side, George Michael Browning lost his brave battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 61. Mike was born in Seattle. He grew up in the Portland area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1967. He was a proud member of the U.S. National Guard 162nd Engineer Company from 1970 until 1978 and attained the rank of sergeant. Mike was awarded the Oregon National Guard Meritorious Service Medal in 1977. He received his undergraduate degree in business from Portland State University and his master's degree in teaching from Lewis & Clark College. In 2004 Mike retired after 29 years as an elementary school teacher for Lake Oswego Public Schools, most recently teaching at Oak Creek Elementary. Mike was a vintage Volkswagen enthusiast and enjoyed spending time working on his 1970 Beetle and 1970 Bus. Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carolyn Browning; daughter, Rebecca and her husband, David Hopkins; grandson, Sam; a grandchild expected at the end of March; and daughter, Sally and her husband, Dallas Thomsen. At Mike's request, no service will occur. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by visiting http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/mikebrowning.
Volkenstein
We will miss you Mike.
Dave
R.I.P. Mike.
Gone but Not forgotten..
a Sad day for Autostick Owners.. Mike had a wealth of autostick information..
R.I.P MIKE
Lee
one of the good guys R.I.P Mike