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In memory of
Philip "Phil or Butch" Ward Gash
March 10, 1940 - March 23, 2023
Mar 10, 1940 - Mar 23, 2023
Background
Phil Gash has been an important part of Fuller Center Bike Adventure rides for the past decade. He has always taken an interest in new riders, particularly the young ones, and has always been willing to share his significant knowledge of cycling, geography, the art of beer, you name it. In addition to riding with them, Phil was always willing to sacrifice his ride to make sure our routes were well marked, and rest stops well stocked. Other riders always looked forward to Phil’s rest stops as he usually had V8 and sometime when it was sweltering….ice cream!!
The Fuller Center honors our great friend by dedicating this scholarship for young riders in his name. We’ll miss you on the road Philly-boy but you will be FOREVER in our hearts! Hold on, who’s going to make the coffee now!! 😊
Phil’s cycling began with local rides in Northern California around 1995. The free summers in between school years teaching provided a great opportunity for riding. Over time, he found it more enjoyable to let someone else plan the rides and arrange accommodations—hence his interest in the Fuller Center. He especially enjoyed the comradery and friendships made during these rides, retelling his family stories of making coffee, boiling eggs, sleeping in church pews and gymnasiums, and helping fix up homes. He undoubtedly found more enjoyment with the Fuller Center than any of his other rides. In total, he crossed the U.S. from shore to shore 5 times between 2000-2020. He considered this feat one of his proudest accomplishments. Contribute
The Fuller Center honors our great friend by dedicating this scholarship for young riders in his name. We’ll miss you on the road Philly-boy but you will be FOREVER in our hearts! Hold on, who’s going to make the coffee now!! 😊
Phil’s cycling began with local rides in Northern California around 1995. The free summers in between school years teaching provided a great opportunity for riding. Over time, he found it more enjoyable to let someone else plan the rides and arrange accommodations—hence his interest in the Fuller Center. He especially enjoyed the comradery and friendships made during these rides, retelling his family stories of making coffee, boiling eggs, sleeping in church pews and gymnasiums, and helping fix up homes. He undoubtedly found more enjoyment with the Fuller Center than any of his other rides. In total, he crossed the U.S. from shore to shore 5 times between 2000-2020. He considered this feat one of his proudest accomplishments. Contribute
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