Duane James Spence of Stockton, Ca. passed away Saturday October 31, 2009 at the age of 77. He was born September 29, 1932 in Mankato, Minnesota to Murel and Lillian Spence. Duane was a retired carpenter and everyone that knew him knew of his love for motorcycles and motorcycle racing which in time became a family sport. He began racing in 1964 and was still active in AHRMA vintage, Sierra Old-timers and AMA motorcycle racing until his death. He will be greatly missed in the motorcycle racing community.
Duane was preceded by his parents and Sister Carol. He is survived by his wife Carol Spence of Stockton, Ca. son Steve Spence and wife Linda of Tracy, Ca. son Dennis Spence and wife Barbara of Visalia, Ca. stepdaughter Cindy Marcus and husband Frank of Newark, Ca. stepsons Keith and Scott Fletcher of Stockton, Ca. stepson Craig Fletcher of Washington, seventeen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Duane’s life will be held at 2PM Saturday November 14, 2009 at the Summer Place Social Center 8318 Manhattan Dr. Stockton, Ca. 95210.
