John David Sheldon, 1910 - 2002, WA8MVH
This is a sad message to post, but also one of great significance to our family.Uncle John was a descendant of Benjamin Sheldon (SFA #6161) and Lovisa Rice.Through their child David, then Frank, then Vernon, John was born to Vernon B. and Elizabeth (Sloan) Sheldon in Michigan in 1910.He passed away quietly today in his room at a Masonic Home in Alma, Michigan.
Uncle John was well known for his activities in promoting amateur "ham" radio in the Lansing, Michigan area with call sign WA8MVH, and was one of three complete sets of ham radio brothers, including my father Jack Sr., KG7X, myself KN7Y, and my two brothers, K7WK & K7NL, and my two nephews, KB7JEC & KB7PKL.My sister AB7FO, my wife K7LFS, and son KD7GDG also enjoy the hobby.He was devoted to amateur radio, which was a hobby that brought him hours of enjoyment as he suffered from the onset of Macular Degeneration at an early age.
He is the father of 3 who are all living with large extended families.In 2000 my father and I had the pleasure of visiting him in Alma, when there was word he might not make it for much longer.We'll miss our Uncle John and in ham radio, we send "73" which means "the best of wishes."73 my friend.
Jack Sheldon, Jr. KN7Y
Mesa, AZ (formerly of Owosso, MI)