Gaylord was the father of and driving force behind the Life On Wheels RV Conferences. In his early 80s he still rode herd on us instructors, always urging us to “teach to the students” and improve our programs. His rating system allowed us to hear from the students, where we did well, and where we didn’t, whether they got out of the classes what they expected, and whether their experience warranted their attendance. He drove us all to present the best program we could to those who attended with great expectations. The number of students that returned year after year attested to the efficacy of the program.
But Gaylord was getting tired, noticeably to those of us who had worked with him for years, but he carried on. Finally his heart gave out. He will be so terribly missed by us who felt we were family, and that he treated as family as well. He will long be remembered as mentor, teacher, coach, cheerleader, father, and friend.
He is a legend in the RV world, a lifelong RVer and a member of the RV Hall of Fame, a former teacher and RV dealer, and an advocate of the industry and lifestyle he loved.
Good bye, Gaylord. We will miss you so.