It is with deep sadness to inform our members that Steve Cohen had passed away on August 13, 2018, which was also his 78th birthday. Steve was very instrumental in bringing 8ers together and making the E31 get noticed. He was a founding member of the BMWCCAE31 Chapter, serving as its first Vice President. Many knew him from his wine tours and from the original Left Coast Fest, as well as the 10th Anniversary revisit of that wonderful outing in October 2013. Condolences go out to his closest friends and family.
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
That is truly sad news. Steve was instrumental in organizing and supporting so much of what we now take for granted as the norm for our 'club'. He will be missed.
Mike Barrett
Mike Barrett
94 850CSi, Hellrot over silbergrau dunkel/silbergrau hell
96 850Ci, Oxfordgrun over silbergrau hell
Oh no!!! I'm so sad to hear this. He was a great man and the father of all 8 series owners. Met him several times at the gatherings. Truly a lovable and kind person. Opened the doors to his home for everyone. Only e31 "Original owner" that I know of to date. He will be missed. He was ill the last few years of his life. He is in a better place now. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family and everyone in the 8 community.
Board Member of SoCalEights (Marketing, Web Development & Social Media), Vice President: BMWCCA/E31 Chapter, www.cartiologyfilms.com
Current E31s:
1997 BMW 840Ci Black on Beige. CSI 62, 107 and 16. Euro-CSi #892.
Client Represented E31s (Cartiology Films)
1994 BMW 850CSi #11 USA, 1994 BMW 850CSi #31 USA, 1994 BMW 850CSi #58 USA
93-850Ci - manual 6 speed. 97-850Ci - M73 Steptronic. 94-CSi 125, 95-CSi 162 Daytona Violet, CSi 198 White on Red
Past E31s:
1991 BMW 850i. Calypso Red on Beige Nappa and 1995 BMW 840Ci. Bright Red on Beige Nappa
1997 BMW 840Ci. Black On Black Nappa, but changed to Dakar Yellow on Black Nappa and 1994 BMW 850CSi #27. Red On light Silver.
1991 BMW 850i. Automatic. Red On Black and 1996 BMW 850Ci. Automatic. Midnight Blue on Gray.
1994 BMW 850CSi. Black On Blak #107, Black/Black 97-840. White/White CSi. Silver/Silver 97-840
Steve's family has requested that in lieu of flowers consider a donation to The Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg. The link is http://nishopsranch.org/support-us/annual-fund/.
There will be a memorial on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 on San Francisco Bay where his ashes will be scattered at his request. He spent many a day on those Waters...it was his church. If anyone would like to join the service on Saturday October 7th I will forward the information to contact Tammy. It will most likely be on the Marin side of the bay. Details are still coming together. This would be a wonderful opportunity for E31's close to attend the ceremony and represent all of us who Steve helped in so many ways.
Steve, Fair Winds and following Seas my friend.
CSi #18 - Car & Driver Magazine 1994 actual test car
-- Hellrot/Black-Gray (1 of 1 NA CSi color combination)
BMWCCA E31 Chapter International Clubs Liaison
North America Representative, 8er.or Board of Directors
Oh wow - E31 Father Steve. My sincerest condolences to the family. He gave so much so that we may all enjoy the E31 brother/sisterhood we have today.
We will miss you Steve.
Sorry. The correct link is Http://www.bishopsranch.org/support-us/annual-fund/
The e31 chapter may be organizing s group donation. Details to follow.
Last edited by rogbmw; 08-23-2017 at 11:51 AM.
CSi #18 - Car & Driver Magazine 1994 actual test car
-- Hellrot/Black-Gray (1 of 1 NA CSi color combination)
BMWCCA E31 Chapter International Clubs Liaison
North America Representative, 8er.or Board of Directors
Yet, another Big loss within the e31 family. My sincerest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Steve and your legacy will live on with us.
I am sad that we have lost one of our 8 community great leaders, Steve Cohen who passed away recently on August 13th. He was instrumental in bringing together the 8 community for many years. I was fortunate to visit him while he was living near to me before his passing. It was his dream to bring together from all over the nation a gathering to share what we keep us so dear to our hearts, our passion for our cars. Many of you who have met Steve may remember the great times we spent together at many of the wine tasting tours, both 8-Fest, and 8 gatherings at his home. He was the pillar of the 8 community that gave me the inspiration to help create SoCalEights. I will forever be thankful for his guidance and support. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Feel free to share your stories with us all your remembrance of Steve.
Farewell, my friend, you will always be remembered as Mr. 8-Fest
Very sorry to hear of Steve's passing....my sincere condolences to his family, friends and others who knew him.
His legacy lives on in the E31 community.
Current:
1994 E31 850CSi Sterlingsilber/Anthracite Buffalo
Previous:
1987 E28 M5 Delphin
1986 E23 M745iA Arctic Blue
1986 E24 635CSi Polaris
1976 E3 3.0 Si Arctic Blue
Sorry to say I never met him, he seemed like an exemplary individual. All my best for his family and friends.
So sad to hear about Steve, another huge loss for the community. RIP
Sad news indeed for the whole 8 community. Sincerest condolences to close friends and family.
Last edited by Dr. T; 08-24-2017 at 11:09 AM.
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