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Carol Ann Silverman

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This memorial webpage was created in the memory of our loved one Carol Silverman who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on 26 May 1954 and passed away on 10 November 2009 at the age of 55. We will remember her forever.

Carol Ann Silverman

(1954-2009)

(1954-2009)

Carol Silverman was very particular about photos of her being published on the internet. But she liked this picture on her Harley in front of the Wyked Illuzionz booth.

It's hard to say goodbye to a friend -- Carol Silverman, a fellow writer and editor, who was a champion of causes, a strong advocate of motorcycle safety and a dynamic partner in the family-owned and operated business, Wyked Illuzionz. Carol traveled as a vendor to dozens of motorcycle rallies and events with her husband and son, from "Roar on the Shore" in Erie, PA to "Biketoberfest" in Daytona Beach.By now, Carol would have us booked for the season at events up and down the east coast," her husband, Robert Silverman said by phone. Carol survived cancer twice, and was an inspiration to others. She traveled to dozens of motorcycle events with her husband and son -- sometimes working by day and writing news articles by night inspite of the affects of ongoing chemo treatment. Rally and event promoters could count on Carol to get the word out. She promoted the motorcycle events that she attended as a vendor, sending daily accounts to me with photos for publication at Bikeweek.com.

She wrote an online newsletter for her website, WykedIlluzionz.com and contributed rally reports to a half dozen biker websites and magazines. Her weekly column, "Biker Biz, on all things motorcycle" was published in her hometown paper.... where her personal life story made the front page this week.

Woman remembered for more than love of motorcycles

By Kate Leckie
The Frederick News Post

A Monrovia woman who shared her love of motorcycles with others over the Internet will go to her final resting place in a motorcycle hearse.
Carol Ann Silverman wouldn't have had it any other way, said Bob Silverman, her husband of more than 29 years.

On Tuesday, Carol Silverman, 55, died of cancer. About 10 a.m. today, about 2 1/2 dozen motorcyclists will gather to escort Carol Silverman for her final ride from the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home in Frederick to the Smithsburg Crematorium.

Bikers Against Child Abuse will be represented in the procession, Bob Silverman said. In her final months, Silverman worked to publicize BACA in her citizen blog, Biker Biz, on The Frederick News-Post's website.

The president of BACA's Frederick County chapter, Bouncer, was saddened to hear BACA had lost one of its most enthusiastic supporters. Silverman brought the issue of child abuse to the attention of others with her writing, said Bouncer, his BACA nickname. BACA prohibits its members from using their real names because of death threats against a Texas member.

About six months ago, Silverman asked Bouncer if she could write about the group on her blog. The couple wanted to know what they could do to help the biker organization help the kids, Bouncer said. More than one friend received the gift of one of Silverman's beloved Chihuahuas. Amy Sanders-White worked with Silverman at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. "What I remember most is that she was such a fun person, so caring and loving," Sanders-White said. "If you needed something, she would be there for you."

Robin Castle, Silverman's neighbor for 15 years, spent lots of weekends caring for her friend while Bob Silverman was away on business. Carol Silverman had encouraged Castle's husband as he battled cancer himself. "Carol had just finished a round of chemo, and she came over and made him his lunch," Castle said. "I got home that night and he was in such a good mood," Castle said. "She told him, 'Living with cancer is normal, Pete.' She made me think that living with cancer was possible.

" M.J. Reynolds, a website editor Silverman befriended through their passion for motorcycles, said Silverman kept people informed about rallies throughout the eastern and southeastern United States. "You always got firsthand, honest information, not the Chamber of Commerce" when you read her blog, Reynolds said.

"She didn't do it for money, but to help people out," she said. Amy Lee of RAM Cycles in Rockville said the business enjoyed collaborating with Silverman on charity events.

"She has left us truly inspired," Lee said. Lee recalled how Silverman put a saying for the day on each of her blogs. One that struck her most was, "Precious few are born with it; even fewer know what to do with it."

"Carol Silverman was born with 'it' and dedicated her time spreading her enthusiasm and excitement for the motorcycle industry," she said.

"Although the motorcycle community has lost one of their greatest advocates, the light in her eyes still burns in our hearts."

Carol chose this graphic to illustrate a column written on the eve of the big Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year to express her feelings in the passing of Bruce Rossmeyer... There must be Harleys in Heaven.

Mrs. Carol Ann Silverman

May 26, 1954 to Nov. 10, 2009

Mrs. Carol Ann Silverman, 55, of Monrovia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Dove House Hospice of Westminster. She was the devoted wife of Robert W. Silverman for over 29 years. Born May 26, 1954, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of George Webber of Frederick and the late Margaret Newell Webber.

She received her early education in New York and began a career with the federal government that would last 33 years. She started working for the Internal Revenue Service, and prior to her retirement, was deputy director of the Department of Commerce. Carol loved life and especially enjoyed time with her husband and son and spent many years boating and motorcycling. She loved dogs and for years had Chihuahuas, and later maintained and boarded horses for a number of years.

Carol also often wrote articles about motorcycling and local activities and organized the recent Officer Mark Bremer Memorial Ride, as well as maintaining an online motorcycle newsletter and the local Frederick News-Post blog, Biker Biz, on all things motorcycle. She was often found doing charity work and participated in many events with ABATE as well as BACA -- Bikers Against Child Abuse.

Besides her loving husband and father, she is survived by her devoted son, Jonathan G. Silverman, at home; stepson, Robert W. Silverman Jr.; and a number of cousins.

She will be remembered and missed by her many co-workers, fellow motorcyclists and charity riders.

This memorial webpage was created in the memory of our loved one Carol Silverman who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on 26 May 1954 and passed away on 10 November 2009 at the age of 55. We will remember her forever.

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