[SJDXA] Sandy Medford

[Peter Treml]

Bob thanks for sharing. What a sad sad story. What a difference on what we knew a month ago to what we know now. 
Be well
73
Peter-K8PT 

B. Peter Treml-K8PT
K8PT at arrl.net
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> On Apr 2, 2020, at 4:20 PM, Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:
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> SJDXA members,
> It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Sandy Medford passed away on March 20th as a result of contracting the Corona Virus.
> Sandy was the XYL of OBARC’s first Vice President Gary Medford N2CW (ex W2EQK) who became SK in 1985. Gary was also the OBARC newsletter editor for many years back then.
> Gary was also a charter member and officer of the South Jersey DX Association. SJDXA secured Gary’s call (N2CW) for their “club memorial” station many years ago and as you already know, is used to this day.
> Over the years, I have kept touch with Sandy. As a matter of fact, I called her a few weeks ago to check in with her and she sounded fine.
> I know that many of you did not know Gary or Sandy. But our older members will. They were both very special people.
> Here is the story on how this happened. This should be a solemn reminder to avoid groups during this pandemic.
>  
> https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/new-york-radio-reporter-party-lbi-now-2-dead-coronavirus-20200331.html?fbclid=IwAR1AmW9zezzlGr6EgOoMt13G6PFHENTan4Hn12DKqKtDjAz60rxTx1gOlVs
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> On Friday March 20, 2020 Sandrea Ann Medford (Harquist) of Ship Bottom, loving Mother and Grandmother passed away at the age of 76. Sandy was born January 17, 1944 in Bayville to John Laurence Harquist and Anna Mae Hartman Harquist.   Sandy was a lifelong resident of Long Beach Island. During her teenage years, she worked at the Hand’s Store in Beach Haven. She graduated from Southern Regional High School and attended Shore Beauty School in Egg Harbor Township.  Sandys obtained her Beautician license and worked at her mother’s salon in Beach Haven, Ann’s House of Beauty, among other beauty salons on LBI. Sandy worked at Family Restaurant and Charles Seafood Garden as a hostess, LBI.  Before retiring in 2010 “Miss Sandy” worked for the Long Beach Island School District, as the Cafeteria Manager, serving meals to the children.
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> Sandy was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light, NJ. Previously she attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach.
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> Sandy had a way about her that drew people in, with her outgoing personality, infectious laugh, and generous spirit. She was a true friend and her compassion for others was endless. Sandy enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and neighbors, she was a mother and grandmother figure to many. 
> 
> Sandy was preceded in death by her Husband, Gary I. Medford (1985) and her companion of 18 years, Robert Mattner (2016).  She is survived by her children    Brian Medford of West Creek NJ, Bethann Humphries and son in law John Humphries of Manahawkin, her beloved brother, John Harquist of Ship Bottom, her cherished  grandchildren Brooke Samaritano and Amanda Humphries of Manahawkin, and Ian and Brianna Medford of Sugar Hill, Georgia. Her nieces Nina and Helena Harquist of Colorado as well as many cousins.
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> A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy’s memory can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, PO Box 152, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006.
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> See ya' in the Pileups!
> 73!
> Bob Schenck, N2OO
> President SJDXA
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