In Memoriam
While reading the June 2023 issue of QST, on page 103 in the Silent Keys section, I saw long time VHF, UHF, SHF enthusiast Garth Flournoy W0GR listed. Garth lived in Odessa, MO and he was a very active ham for most of his career. Further research by Herbert AF4JF revealed Garth became a silent key over 2 years ago. The following is Garth's obit from Ledford Family Funeral Homes's webpage:Garth Ray Flournoy Obituary 2020 - Ledford Family Funeral Homes (ledfordfamilyfh.com)
Garth Ray Flournoy
July 25, 1925 — September 29, 2020
Garth Ray Flournoy, 95, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO.
A private family graveside service was held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Odessa Cemetery. Memories of Garth and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Services were entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.
Garth was born on July 25, 1925 near Odessa, MO to Raymond and Verda Flournoy. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1943 he served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 8, 1957 Garth was united in marriage to Alice Etoile (Eldredge) in Raytown, MO at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. He lived in Independence, MO for 30 years, before returning to the Odessa area in 1988 after retiring from Missouri Public Service Company where he worked as an engineer. His amateur radio call was W0GR. Garth was an experimental builder who designed, built, and operated amateur radio equipment on micro-wavelengths, and high and ultra-high frequencies. Besides the technical challenge, he loved talking to people all over the world for the more than 70 years he was licensed. Garth was a lifetime member of the American Radio League, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Central States VHF Society, and other microwave engineering and discussion groups. His other hobby was his fantastic photography, with which he documented vacation travels as well as his nieces growing up. And he had a distinct and wonderful sense of humor that was appreciated by all who knew him. Garth was a Presbyterian and served on the session and participated in many church activities.
In addition to his beloved wife, Alice “Ally,” Garth is survived by two nieces, Marla Struebin and Ann Rai and their families.
A private family graveside service was held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Odessa Cemetery. Memories of Garth and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Services were entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.
Garth was born on July 25, 1925 near Odessa, MO to Raymond and Verda Flournoy. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1943 he served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 8, 1957 Garth was united in marriage to Alice Etoile (Eldredge) in Raytown, MO at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. He lived in Independence, MO for 30 years, before returning to the Odessa area in 1988 after retiring from Missouri Public Service Company where he worked as an engineer. His amateur radio call was W0GR. Garth was an experimental builder who designed, built, and operated amateur radio equipment on micro-wavelengths, and high and ultra-high frequencies. Besides the technical challenge, he loved talking to people all over the world for the more than 70 years he was licensed. Garth was a lifetime member of the American Radio League, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Central States VHF Society, and other microwave engineering and discussion groups. His other hobby was his fantastic photography, with which he documented vacation travels as well as his nieces growing up. And he had a distinct and wonderful sense of humor that was appreciated by all who knew him. Garth was a Presbyterian and served on the session and participated in many church activities.
In addition to his beloved wife, Alice “Ally,” Garth is survived by two nieces, Marla Struebin and Ann Rai and their families.
From all of your SLAMS friends, rest in peace Garth. W0GR will be missed. Thank you for all the wonderful QSOs.
73 Garth
