CARS, it is with sadness that I pass along this information we received yesterday:
My name Is Len Hanson, I grew up going up to Fowler peak working on the 145.170 repeater with my Dad Doug Hanson WB6MFV.
Later, after his father passed, he took his fathers call sign W7IRJ.
I am sad to report that my father passed away yesterday in Roseburg, OR.
I felt it was important to write to this club and let them know.
Len, I’m so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. He was very well known and respected by many, many members of CARS. I have very fond memories of working with him on various projects on the repeater, as well as just sharing fellowship on the air and at club get-togethers. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for letting us know. Take care. NV6V, Andy