James Anthony Owen

New Years Eve 2007 - 2008
11:59PM PST

Tony Owen was my best friend. We first met back in the mid 60’s and throughout the years shared many incredible adventures together. I just learned of his passing this last week and can’t think of a more appropriate time than New Years Eve to post this note. Even though we had not spoken in years, there has not been a December 31st since that I have not sat down, listened to some of the amazing recordings we made together as our way of...

Our Sincere condolences to Jim's Family from ATEN.
Jim, WW7J, we on the Arizona Traffic and Emergency Net, will very much miss your participation, your interest in handling radiogram messages, your outstanding Radio Operator Abilities, and your congenial spirit. Until we meet again, 73, OM!

Jim was very kind and patient with me, a newbie adult skater. He was the only one I'd let touch my skates.

Whenever I went to pick up my skates, he always had a (horribly bad) joke to share. Like Keila said, he'd always have me feel the edge and warn me -- sharp! Be careful! He had lots of little tips for me. When I broke my wrist and was off the ice for a couple of months he was kind and supportive, encouraging me to return to the ice as soon as I could and not let it throw me...

Maureen and Nick,
We again express our sorrow for your deep loss. We think of you often in your first difficult days of grief.

Yesterday I played Tony's first CD that you graciously shared. We enjoyed the soft enchanting expressions from his heart. I thought of him and I thought of you; I also thought of the deep, mystical connection between mother and child.

Please take good care of yourselves and each other. Remember, you are never alone.

Jim,
For the many times I drove my sister (Keila) to your house to pick up music cuts or sharpened blades. Many your spirit be lifted up on eagle's wings. May you now find peace.

My condolences and prayers go out to Jim's family. As a former member of the Tucson Figure Skating Club I first met Jim (as everyone at the rink called him) when I was 10 years old. He was a funny guy with a kind-hearted spirit. His love for skating was always evident. I feel honored to have skated and competed to many music selections that Jim edited. I remember spending time in his studio editing music for my skating programs, he always made sure I loved the final cut of the music....

Jim,

We in the Amateur Radio community of Arizona sure miss your friendship and help. You will not be forgotten.

Through ham radio I got to know Jim, WW7J, beginning in 2006. We chatted frequently and talked about common interests beyond radio. He encouraged Marion and I to visit the butterfly exhibit and we met there for the first time and had lunch following the photography session. Jim was one of those fellows you wanted to get to know after talking with him on the radio. He is missed by many others who shared the ham radio hobby and we are deeply saddened that he will not grace the airwaves with...