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Robert A. Lyles K9ET
March 8, 1924 - February 7, 2017
Robert Allen Lyles, age 92, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on February 7, 2017, at Rittenhouse Memory Care Unit in Michigan City, Indiana, with family by his side, and Dunes Hospice providing loving care. He was born on May 8, 1924 in Binghamton, New York, to Allen and Cora Belle (Harlan) Lyles. Bob graduated from Binghamton High School in 1942. After working one year for IBM in Endicott, New York, he enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and was sent to boot camp in Samson, New York. After boot camp the Navy sent Bob to the Naval Armory in Michigan City, Indiana for Pre-Radio School. The Navy then selected Bob to attend the Electricity and Radio School in Tacoma Park, Maryland. Upon graduation he was sent to Corpus Christi, Texas for an eight month, 15 hour study day, advanced training in radio and radar repair for naval aircraft. After graduation, Bob was sent to Chicago as an instructor trainee under Captain Eddy's Radio Tech School and also instructed for a short time at the Naval Armory in Michigan City. Bob's was in Monterey, California as an instructor teaching Theory on Circuits. While in California, a girl he had met while stationed in Michigan City, JoAnn White, joined him and they were married in 1944.Bob was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Aviation Electronic Technician's Mate 1st class, and soon moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri to work at a Navy buddy's appliance store. Later after working at an electronics wholesaler in Kansas City, Missouri, Bob and family moved to Michigan City in 1950. Bob worked for several television dealers until 1954 when he began a 15-year career with Dage Television Company. In 1969 he went to work for Bethlehem Steel Corporation as an electronics repairman until his retirement in 1987. During this time Bob and JoAnn's marriage ended in divorce in 1975. On July 22, 1977, Bob married Dorothy Messner, who was then Director at the Michigan City Red Cross, and he was serving on the Red Cross Board of Directors as Disaster Chairman.During retirement, Bob and Dorothy volunteered, delivering Meals on Wheels for many years, serving on the disaster team at the Red Cross, donating blood, and helping with various activities at their church, First Presbyterian Church, Michigan City. Bob also had served as Deacon and Elder at the church. He also volunteered his expertise in recording church services for local TV and radio.Bob was a devoted Amateur Radio operator since 1952 with the call sign of K9HYV, later earning extra class K9ET . He was also involved with the Amateur Radio Relay League, a national group that provides public service and emergency communications a member of the Michigan City Amateur Radio Club.
MARVIN SCOTT KB9NDE
1946 - 2016
He was born September 30, 1946 in Gary, IN to the late Lewis and Naomi (Ferrell) Scott. On July 2, 1988 in Michigan City, IN he married Delois (Alexander) Scott who survives in Michigan City, IN. Also surviving are two daughters, Temple Alexander of Michigan City, IN, Charmaine Weathers of Mishawaka, IN; son, Rodney Fleming of Michigan City, IN; two sisters, Juanita Bradley of Gary, IN, Carolyn Scott of Gary, IN; six grandchildren, Sharelle, Clarence, Jr., Joseph, Jamil, Gregory, Alexis; two aunts, Ruth Scaife, Patricia Upsher; Uncle, Eugene Ferrell, Jr.; sister-in-law, Joanna Scott of Marietta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Scott, Barry Scott; step-father, Walter Davis; Step-Mother, Juanita Scott. Marvin retired as a truck driver after 30 years. He was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a CB and ham operator and was a licensed member of the national association for amateur radio under the call letter KB9NDE.
TROY HARRISON KC9E
Troy was born Sept. 17, 1940 to the late William and Wonetta (Moore) Harrison. On July 10, 1977, in La Porte, he married Claudette Hebert who is surviving in Michigan City. Surviving are two sons; Pernell Harrison and Chrisman (Mary) Harrison; one daughter, Mrya Carol Cook; two grandchildren, Juliana and Jennifer Janish; one brother Michael Harrison; one sister Vivian Beam and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by four siblings; Beverly Woollyung, Joyce Hertel, Gary Harrison and Diane Rinker.Troy was a computer operator for Care Givers Plus Home Health Care in La Porte. He was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Michigan City. La Porte County Amateur Radio Club, Michigan City Radio Club, Quarter Century Wireless Association and Old Timers Radio Club. Troy had been a ham radio operator since 1976 and enjoyed talking and meeting those in his hobby.
Claudette Harrison KA9IXZ
As Claudette departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Claudette. Though Claudette may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space. She was predeceased by: her husband Troy Harrison KC9E/SK; and her parents, Neal Hebert and Juanita Hebert. She is survived by: her daughter Carol Cook of Newport News, VA; her stepsons, Chris Harrison (Mary) of Grand Rapids, MI and Pernell Harrison of Kokomo, IN; her granddaughters, Jennifer Janisch (Said Rifai) of Brooklyn, NY and Juliana Janisch (Adam Brant) of Grand Rapids, MI; and her sisters, Cora Standley (Tom) of Coldspring, TX. and Maura Lee Perry of Coldspring, TX..
Bob Harris WD9EIX
A longtime member of the Michigan City Club, Bob was active in Field Day, and our Hamfest. In the picture above Bob was at Heston were we set up for Field Day, and taking a break.
DAVID GOEDE KA0COP
Retired Michigan City Police Officer, David Goede who served this great community for 21 years and 5 additional years with the Trail Creek Police Department. When he retired he moved to Divide Colorado, where is he was active in Amateur Radio. He loved Echo Link and stayed in contact with his friends locally untill he passed.
WILLIAM VOLTZ W9HW
March 19,1905 - JULY 23,1997
Story by N9ZIP, When I purchased my first home, Bill was my next door neighbor. He would often invite me into his shack to show off all his gear. On the wall, under the window, was a spark gap keyer that had blacked the wall from the sparks.He was a member of the Michigan City Amateur Radio Club. One of his stories was when he was first getting into the hobby, he was in his shack tunning his spark gap transmitter, when he a heard a cw call that was calling him. Come to find out his tuning signal made to England and he was one of a few that had made a contact across the great pond at that time. In the picture, Bill is on his back poarch. His tower behind him, where the base still stands today. Bill is why I wanted to become a Amateur.
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