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August F. 'Gus' Holtz Ottawa, ON Canada QCWA # 29218 Chapter 70 |
HOLTZ, August 'Gus' Born September 22, 1927 in Stettler, Alberta. Died February 10, 2021 in Whitby, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of August Holtz, "GUS" for short, at Taunton Mills Retirement Residence where he received special care.He is survived by his wife and caring companion, Dorothy Horwood. August was the son of Leo Holtz and Eveline Schumann of European descent, and brother of Mary Heers of Red Deer, Alberta, all deceased.His career began in the Royal Canadian Air Force where he became a Communications Officer.Following his discharge in 1953, he developed an in-depth knowledge of computer technology and inventiveness that continued throughout his professional life.
As a licensed Radio Amateur, he was a distinguished member of The Quarter Century Wireless Association Inc.His interest in communication was exemplified by his outgoing, congenial, likeable personality. He is remembered with love and affection by his stepchildren, John, Wendy and Lawrence, their families and everyone he knew, for his keen sense of humour.This combination of characteristics, possessed by very few people, has resulted in a universal response; "When I think of Gus I feel happy. He always made me smile."
Gus will be laid to rest at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.
------------Biography below prepared by VE3XK 2010-11-21------------
Education / Employment History
1948-1953 - Royal Canadian Air Force - posted to Clinton, Ontario, Ottawa (Rockcliffe) and Winnipeg, Manitoba
1953-1963 - International Business Machines - Customer Engineering, Systems Analysis
1963-1992 - Data Processing Consultant
1992 - Retired.
Amateur Radio History
1949 - First licensed as VE3DAB
1949-1950 - On air using the RCAF Clinton club station VE3BER
1950-1953 - On air using the RCAF Rockcliffe club station with my own call sign VE3DAB.
1997 - Inspired by Ed VE3GX and Doreen VE3CGO, got back on the air as VE3VK, after a long period inactive.
Interests in rag-chewing and robotics experimentation.
Member of RAC.
Member of QCWA and Chapter 70. Served as Vice-President 2002-2007, stepping in as Acting President for Gerry King - VE3GK who had died while in office. Member of the Organizing Committee for the QCWA 2004 International Convention. Received QCWA "60 Years Licensed" Golden Certificate and lapel pin at the Chapter 70 May 2009 dinner meeting.
