TELL US ABOUT STEVE ROAKE

We named this event the STEVE ROAKE MEMORIAL MORGANS OVER AMERICA VI for many reasons .

Steve worked closely with Jeremy Harrison on creating the route for Morgans Over America I in 1990. www.morgansoveramerica.co.uk.  Subsequently, Steve planned the wonderful routes for MOA II, III and IV. He did a superb job of including scenic routes, interesting historical sites, parties with other Morgan Clubs, making each trip unique and an awesome adventure. 

He hosted us at his Dry Creek home on several of the trips.

When Ken and Elaine decided they would plan MOA VI, Elaine mentioned to Steve  that we would be doing another trip. Steve expressed that he didn't believe he would be strong enough to go. Sadly,  Steve passed away April 14, 2011 not long afterward.  At Steve's Celebration of Life, Elaine, who was the Master of Ceremonies, just felt it was the right thing to do and ended the event with the announcement that MOAVI would be in memory of Steve. 

A little about Steve for those who didn't know this wonderful man:

Steve graduated from Notre Dame in 1960 with a Degree in Architecture. He worked in Manhattan for several years, moved to San Francisco, and opened his own office a few years later. Steve left his mark in San Francisco, designing award winning residential complexes. In 1979, he bought land in the Dry Creek area of Sonoma County; he designed his dream home and moved to Sonoma County in 1998.

Steve was well known and liked for his casual sense of humor, diversity of interests and his zest for life. His interest in classic cars led him to collect a number of beautiful cars which he enjoyed driving. Steve was active in many car clubs, including the Antique Automobile Car Association, Franklin Club, Kaiser-Frazer Owners' Club, International, Morgan Club, Freewheelers, Lincoln Owners Club, Antique Studebaker Club, Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) and Nor-Cal Region of the CCCA. Steve also served on the Board of Directors of both Classic Car Club of America and Nor- Cal Region CCCA. Steve toured extensively with other car enthusiasts and he hosted many tours, designing the routes and setting up the logistics for participants. Steve had the great honor of being invited to show his 1931 Studebaker President All Seasons Roadster at the Concours d'Elegance 2010 in Pebble Beach last August.

Steve was charming and talented and generous with his time and private philanthropy and enjoyed sharing his excellent culinary talents with his friends.