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Richard L. 'Dick' Thompson Colorado Springs, CO QCWA # 32521 |
Richard L. Thompson, W0RAA from Colorado Springs, USA, passed away 16 January 2021, Information from his qrz page: On Saturday, January 16th, 2021, Richard "Dick" Leonard Thompson went home to be with his Lord.
Born January 30, 1935 in Chicago, IL, Dick grew up in Columbus, Oh. Dick proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and United States Army Reserve. Dick married the love of his life, Mary Ann Thompson, on October 8th, 1955. They lived in Columbus, Oh and then went on to make their home in Colorado Springs, CO where they raised 4 children.
Dick was passionate about his family, camping, and could usually be found in his "Ham Shack" where he would connect with other Amateur Radio operators. Better known to his friends in amateur radio as "W0RAA" or "WB0DUL", he founded the Mountain Amateur Radio Club (MARs) in Woodland Park, Co and was a founding member of Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association. He was also former member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and Good Sams Club and aided in the founding of the Hammin' Sams chapter.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Thompson and Kathryn Thompson, and his Son in Law, Ken Britigan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Thompson of Colorado Springs, his children, Daniel, and his wife Mary Thompson, Richelle Britigan, Phillip Thompson, John, and his wife Connie Thompson, and by his sisters, Barbara Kuskowski and Judy Tedhams of Columbus, Ohio, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.