Did You Know?: A Time To Remember

It's hard to believe that 2012 is already coming to an end. While we get ready to say goodbye to another year, we would like to take a moment to remember a few notable people. Salesman Tim Hoyt has compiled a list of famous individuals who passed away this past year:

• Whitney Houston (48) - Singer/Actress
• Donna Summer (63) - Singer/Songwriter
• Mayberry's Andy Griffith (86) and George Goober Lindsay (83)
• Kitty Wells (92) - Singer
• Phyllis Diller (95) - Actress/Comedian
• Don Grady (68) - Actor/Musician 
• Zig Ziglar (86) - Author/Salesman
• George McGoverin (90) - U.S. Representative/ U.S. Senator/ 1972 Democratic Presidental Nominee
• Ray Bradbury (91) - Writer
• Charles Colson (80) - Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon
• Frank (Sam Drucker) Cady (96) - Actor
• Davy Jones (66) - The Monkees
• Andy Williams (84) - Singer/TV Host
• Astronauts Neil Armstrong (82) and Sally Ride (61)
• Larry Hagman (81) - Actor
• Sherman Hemsley (74) - Actor
• Chad Everett (75) - Actor
• Alex Karras (77) - Football Player/Actor
• Robin Gibb (62) - The Bee Gees
• Michael Clarke Duncan (54) - Actor
• Dick Clark (82) - Radio/TV Personality
• Richard Dawson (79) - Actor/Comedian
• Sweathogs Rob Pallilo (63) and Robert Heyges (70)
• Ernest Borgnine (95) - Actor
• Jonathan Frid (87) - Actor
• Vidal Sassoon (84) - Hairdresser 
• Gary Carter (57) - Professional Baseball Player
• Mike Wallace (94) - Journalist/Game Show Host
• Mr. Food Art Ginsburg (81)
• Peter Breck (82) - Actor
• Channel 3's Robert Reese (50)
• General Norman Schwarzkopf (78) - Former Commander of U.S. Central Command

On the automotive side, we are saying goodbye to the Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck after the 2013 model year.

2013 MY Chevrolet Avalanche

Thank you, Tim, for once again impressing us with your vast knowledge of the world outside the auto industry. We look forward to learning more from you next year!