[R-390] the late Mike Hardie

[Don Reaves]

( Mike was an active member of the R-390 group.  RIP.  --Don )


Dear Friends,

I am Mike Hardie's daughter, Elizabeth, and I am writing to inform you of
his recent passing.  Please excuse this email if you have received it in
error.  I am trying to find and let his friends from his beloved "radio
community" know.

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at
elizabethhardie at hotmail.com

Sincerely,
Elizabeth






HARDIE, Michael Moran June 18, 1946 Feb. 7, 2010 On February 7, 2010 the
world lost one of the good guys. Major Mike Hardie passed away suddenly
while working in the British Virgin Islands. Born to Elizabeth Rose and John

Alexander Hardie, Mike left his North Vancouver home to start a career as a
fighter pilot with the Canadian Air Force. After thirteen years of beating
the sound barrier on bases all over Canada, Mike left the Air Force and
returned to his roots on the North Shore with his growing family. He spent
the remainder of his career with the federal government as a civil aviation
inspector. Mike's greatest joys were his wife, family and friends. He is
survived by his wife and constant companion of forty years, Therese (Mayea),

and children John (Jessie), Peter (Kirsti), Patrick (Lisa), Elizabeth
(Dustin), Michael (Renee) and Lorraine. Mike could be found with a spring in

his step taking his three grandchildren: Nathan, Noah, and Madeleine on
walks to the park. A generous man who shared his talents for all things
mechanical, Mike was often asked by family and friends to help repair cars,
appliances, electronic equipment and home improvements. Whenever asked if he

could help fix something, his answer was always, "Bring it over and we'll
have a look". For the last decade, Mike was a  Ham Radio and Morse Code
operator. He enjoyed refurbishing radios from the 1940's and 1950's. His
absence will leave a void in the airwaves. Mike exemplified integrity,
wisdom, loyalty and hard work. He leaves a legacy to be treasured by all who

knew him.

A memorial service will be held in Mike's honour on February 20th, 2010 at
11:00am  at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 941 Lynn Valley
Road.