[ICOM] W5YR

[Woody]

George, W5YR was a real gentleman and a Ham's Ham.  He will be missed by all 
of us whose life he touched, even if only over the Internet.

May God bless George and his family.

Woody
KJ4SO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <k5jhp at sbcglobal.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 5:52 PM
Subject: [ICOM] W5YR


>
>
> George Baker - W5YR - SK
>
>
>
> W5YR, George Baker, known to many of you as the "Yellow Rose" passed away
> while undergoing heart surgery Thursday night. George had struggled with
> medical problems resulting from a heart valve replacement that was 
> performed
> in June of 2004. George was 75-years young.
>
> Many of you know George as a result of his unselfish efforts to help so 
> many
> amateurs expand their technical knowledge. He was always happy to do a
> technical training session or make a technical presentation on antennas,
> baluns, transmission lines, and many other subjects of interest to the ham
> community. He made many such presentations to QRP Amateur Radio Clubs that
> were fortunate to number him among their members, and at many hamfests,
> including Hamcom in Dallas. George was a natural teacher and was more than
> technically qualified to present difficult topics in a meaningful and
> understandable manner.
>
> The family has advised that there will be a viewing Tuesday, 22 Mar. from
> 5-7pm at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Exit 38 off of Hwy 75, Allen, TX 75013,
> Phone: 972-424-7834. A graveside service will be held for family and 
> friends
> Wednesday, 23 Mar at 2-pm.
>
> The family has requested no flowers be sent, but donations be made to one 
> of
> the ARRL Scholarship Funds (see the details at the bottom of the "Silent
> Keys" list in any QST) or to the American Heart Association (contact a 
> local
> chapter for details).
>
>
> k5jhp at sbcglobal.net
>
> ddlawhon at swbell.net
>
>
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