It is with great sorrow that we must announce at this time, the passing
of MARY LEWIS, W7QGP on March 12th 2013.
Mary’s love of life and Ham Radio lead her to serve the Ham Radio
community over the years as an:
ARRL assistant Section Manager, and as a ARRL Affiliated Club
Coordinator for Western Washington.
Past ARRL Director Northwestern Division, Section Communications Manager
for Washington and Section Manager for Western Washington.
Mary was also a Life member of the American Radio Relay League and the
Quarter Century Wireless Association. She was also a member of Quarter
Century Wireless Woman and Young Ladies Radio League.
Retired from Broadcasting and a member of “The Society of Broadcast
Engineers”.
Mary was a member of the Western Washington DX Club, North Seattle
Amateur Club, Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club and the Mount Baker Amateur
Radio Club.
Mary and her husband Harry were part of the Original Founding Members
that helped create the Washington Amateur Radio Traffic System (WARTS
Net). A traffic handling system still in use today by many Amateur Radio
Operators.
Mary is survived by her husband Harry W7JWJ, her daughter Diana K7ETY,
and her son Gary WA7BBJ. As well as, 4 Grandchildren, and 3 Great
Grandchildren.
Mary will be missed by the Ham Radio Community, her family and friends.
Memorial services for Mary will be announced later when the details are
finalized.
The family is requesting that you do not send flowers. Cards can be sent
to: Harry W. Lewis PO Box 5204 Lacy WA 98509-5204.
Any cash donations received will go toward the purchase of an ARRL
Diamond Terrace Memorial Brick to remember Mary Lewis W7QGP as a Silent
Key.
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