[ADXA] Sharon Taratula SK

[Debbie McKenzie]

She definitely helped me with ours. RIP Ms. Sharon, yes she will be missed
by all.

Debbie
KI5QQG

On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM Steven Rutledge <steven.t.rutledge at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Wow, that is sad to hear.  I have known Sharon for years telephonically.
> If you ever had a problem with DXCC or VUCC Sharon would take care of it on
> the spot.  I have emailed her and had her respond with an email or phone
> call on weekends.  This is a terrible loss for the League and the rest of
> us.  I agree with Jay.  Saying she will be missed is a huge understatement.
>
>
> Steve, N4JQQ
>
>
> On 2/11/2026 12:31 PM, Jay Bromley wrote:
>
> Everyone,
> Earlier today, I learned from Earl N5ZM and later confirmed from the ARRL
> DXCC Desk that Sharon Taratula has passed away!  This was very unexpected.
> For those that didn't know Sharon, while she wasn't a ham radio operator,
> she played a super big part in getting your DXCC applications done!  You
> may have seen me more than once sing her praises!  She worked tirelessly on
> weekends and holidays to get your applications done.
>
> To say she will be missed is a huge understatement!
>
> 73 de w5jay/jay..
>
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