Became silent Key on July 19th, 2024 at 12:27 a.m.

He was born in Jamaica, New York on May 3, 1939 and passed away on August 4, 2023.  Michael is survived by his lovely wife, Margaret; sons, Brian (Hsinya), James (Jeanette); daughters, Nancy (Herbert), Kathleen (Craig); brothers, Dan (Elizabeth), Martin (Rosanna), Richard (Lee); sisters, Marcia, Pam; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Michael is a United States Navy Veteran.  He will be dearly missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Passed 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, in-law and friend passed away on January 27, 2021.

Loving, loyal and always laughing. This is how we will remember Kenneth Crocker. He was a devoted husband to Phyllis and loving father to Ken, David and Deb. He loved his grandchildren Amanda, Amelia and Alex and delighted in his great granddaughters. He welcomed daughters-in-law, Julie and Emily, and grandsons-in-law Will and Randy to the family right away and wanted nothing more than for his kids and grandkids to be happy. He was abundantly proud of his family and their accomplishments. And, boy, when you got a hug from Ken, you knew you’d been hugged!

Ken was born in Saginaw, MI, the youngest of four children of Florence and Henry Crocker. He was, by all accounts including his own, left to his own devices, and he got away with a lot. He had a joyful, fun-loving demeanor and was known for his pranks and practical jokes. He was predeceased by his two older brothers, John and Bee and his sister Dorothy.

As an Army Specialist, Ken served in Korea after the Korean War and was stationed in Inchon. He returned to Michigan upon the death of his father. There he reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Phyllis, whom he called Phiz-Babe. They were married for 62 years.

Ken worked for General Motors’ Saginaw Steering Gear Division for 30 years, primarily as an innovative quality control analyst. He helped implement statistical quality control programs and won numerous awards for his innovations. Ken and Phyllis devoted much of their time raising and supporting their three children. Ken never had the opportunity to attend college, but he and Phyllis stressed the importance of education to their kids, who each earned Bachelor degrees from the University of Michigan and also advanced degrees.

Ken was active in the Masonic Lodge and served as Grand Master in the Caro Blue Lodge. He also served in a leadership role with Job’s Daughters in Michigan.

Ken never met a stranger; he greeted everyone as if they were already a friend. Whether walking his dog, Snowball (preceded by Mite-Mite and Sadie) or out for a ride in his golf cart with one of his well-trained, trusty dogs beside him, Ken met and greeted all of his neighbors.

Ken was a fix-it guy and loved puttering on his TRS80 computer, in his tool shed, and with his orchids. He had quite a green thumb and could coax any plant to good health. He was a ham radio buff and spent hours at night contacting other radio operators around the world.

For most of his adult life, Ken was a member of the United Methodist Church and, with Phyllis, sang in the church choir during Sunday and Christmas Services. In his later years, Ken remained deeply devoted to caring for Phyllis. But most of all, Ken enjoyed being around friends and family. He will be greatly missed.

Saturday Feb 6 @ 3PM Eastern Time

For those who were unable to attend:

A video recording of memorial service is available here.

St. Paul United Methodist Church - Ph 727-584-8165

https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Giving/stpaulumc

Suncoast Hospice Foundation - Ph 727-723-2441

https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/donations/

CrockerFamilyMemorial@gmail.com

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Passed on 03/24/2020

Pam Cox became a Silent Key 09/19/2019

Loving Wife of Dave KF4WOJ, Mother and Dear Friend

No service is planned and burial  will be at the National Cemetery at Bushnell, Florida.

Bob became a Silent Key on Monday 06/03/2019

Bob headed up the VE testing division of the club and brought many a new HAM into the hobby.

 Robert C Bergstrom, Jr. became a Silent key on 12/18/2017

Robert was born on January 22, 1960

He is survived by his mother, Barbara; brothers, Michael and Mark; niece, Sarah; and nephew, Matthew. Pinecrest

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of former SHARC member Osvaldo (Ozzie) Rivera, KB4OZ .
Service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at: 11:00 A.M.

The Christian Life Assembly of God
13065 Jacqueline Road
Brooksville, FL 34613
Burial will follow at Bushnell National Cemetery.

by Dave Haney (W3SJ)

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I have just confirmed with Walt Piper (W8CPO) that his wife Marlene passed away Thursday, March 17 2016.

She had been ill for several weeks...They have been club members for some time!

The viewing is set for 3 pm Tuesday March 22, 2016  at the Downing Funeral Home on Rte. 19 in Spring Hill.

Bob Kallaway       KP2AV

03/19/2016

A service we at SHARC offer is our SK equipment resolution assistance.

 You can have the SK committee sell the HAM equipment for the best possible price and pay a modest commission, or,

if you are so inclined, you can donate the items to the club and all proceeds go into the treasury, as SHARC is a 501(c)3,

all donations are tax-deductible.

Contact Tim Fida (WB0YSX) at wb0ysx@tampabay.rr.com

Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

In memory of our members and founders who have passed

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