KFØFO - May 24, 2013

KFØFO - James R. Peterson James R. Peterson
Omaha, NE

QCWA # 30350
Chapters 25 & 210

Peterson, James R. - Mar 30, 1937 - May 24, 2013
Jim started 56 years ago as a computer programmer, and later computers were a passionate hobby. Preceded in death by son, Steve. Survived by wife of 58 years, Marilyn; and daughter, Holly and husband William Hoff, Jr.

NO FUNERAL SERVICES. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery

Published in Omaha World-Herald on May 26, 2013


I have some more bad news for the Nebraska Section.

I received word from KF0FO's wife that Jim Peterson, KF0FO passed away this morning at 3:30 am. Jim had been ill for quite some time with heart problems, pneumonia, kidney failure and dehydration.

Jim was a past president of the AK-SAR-BEN ARC, Douglas County EC and Section Emergency Coordinator. He was an ARRL & QCWA Chapter 210 member as well as a member of several Clubs in Nebraska.

In 1996, he suffered a major stroke that forced him to retire, but Jim stayed active for many years after his stroke. He is survived by his wife Marilyn and Daughter Holly and husband. He was preceded in death by son Steve.

Jim will be cremated on Tuesday and no funeral per his request. At this time, Marilyn is NOT taking phone calls. She is pretty grief-stricken. A side note, Jim's wife and my wife are 3rd cousins. Jim and I were fairly close and I will miss him.

73, Bill McCollum, KEØXQ

KFØFO - James R. Peterson