[PPRAANet] SK - Joanie VerDuft, KCØGMI

[Pamela Scott]

Such sad news. 

Pam Scott, W0PRS

sent from my iPad

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> Dear friends,
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> It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that our dear Joanie VerDuft, KCØGMI passed away peacefully early Tuesday afternoon, April 23rd, 2013.  Though her outward exuberance never showed it, she bravely battled diabetes for 25 years, and fought heart disease more recently.
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> Joanie had a deep love for ham radio and the many friends she met in her years of faithful amateur radio service.  She was a founding team member for HamCon Colorado and energetically served in various capacities as the organization's Treasurer, Secretary and Banquet Manager for its 2003, 2006 and 2009 events.  At the time of her death, Joanie was an active, creative and spirited committee member for the approaching HamCon Colorado 2013 convention. 
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> She obtained her Tech+ license in 2009, and was a strong supporter of D14 ARES.  She was a past member of the Colorado YLs and the Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association (PPRAA).  
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> Joanie was a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend, and was active in her church where she had served in the AWANA children's program for 10 years.  She was born and raised in California, and was a retired cosmetologist having practiced in both California and Colorado for over 40 years.
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> Joanie is survived by her loving husband Jerry, ADØA, her daughter Faith Collins and stepdaughter Debbie VerDuft, both of Colorado Springs; and their sons Jeffrey VerDuft of Savannah, GA, Randy Collins of Littleton, CO and Lorin Barnhart of Wray, CO. 
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> A memorial celebration of Joanie's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at the Woodmen Road Free Will Baptist Church, 7465 Horseshoe Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Relatives and friends may attend a viewing and fellowship from 10:00 AM - Noon on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive in Colorado Springs.
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> We plan to honor Joanie's life at HamCon Colorado 2013, June 27-30, 2013 in Estes Park.
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> Please keep Jerry and the entire VerDuft family in your prayers and thoughts as they move through these difficult days.  
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> 73,
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> Steve
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> Steve Williams, KØSRW
> Chairman, HamCon Colorado
> k0srw at arrl.net
> Mobile:  719-337-8103
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