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for Charles Beaver
Phil Westover
April 5, 2019
Even though "Beaver" (as he was known to all ham radio operators) passed away three years ago, the nightly Morse Code group he held together for so many years still meets at 7pm, Monday through Sunday, every day of the year. Whenever I am in charge of the session, I announce it as "being in honor of Charles Beaver, AB7BI." His legacy as a radio friend lives on here; I'm betting that he is pounding-away on that key in heaven! - WA7URV
David Robbins
August 26, 2016
To My Ole Buddy Beaver
I first met Beaver in November 1994 at HVARC meeting we communicated almost daily on CW "Morse Code" he often came to my house and I his until 1997 when I moved to Washington, Beaver helped me move and drive one of my vehicles to Walla Walla Beaver and I shared the same month birthday April 4.
We have exchanged Birthday cards for over 20 years also phone calls yearly to him and Jean until recently.
So long Ole Buddy & 73s
de k7wcn ..
anita butler
April 23, 2016
dad i miss you so so much wish i could have went instead of you.
Ken & Judy Hall
April 18, 2016
Jean and family,
I'm so sorry I didn't know Charlie had passed until this afternoon. I didn't get a paper Sunday before last, and just saw the notice online this afternoon. Charlie was always a good friend, and very knowledgeable, always using common sense.
Pamela Beaver
April 18, 2016
I never got to spend much time with Charles (Chuck) however I have always heard amazing stories from anyone that knew him. Stories of how smart he was, how much of a hard worker he was and how he loved his family. He leaves behind a great legacy. His work on earth was done and now is free from pain. I have the entire family in my prayers. May our Heavenly Father comfort your hearts.
Bree Jorgenson
April 18, 2016
Thankyou so much grandpa (and grandma) for always caring so much about my sisters and I. I miss you grandpa more than ever and it is hard to believe you're gone. Rest in peace. I love you
RoseAnn Parr
April 18, 2016
We love you and miss you, Dad
RoseAnn Parr
April 18, 2016
Chuck you will always be in our hearts. Love you always
Susan Campbell
April 17, 2016
Aunt Jean, I am so sorry for your loss I know Uncle Chuck was your world. He loved you as much you loved him. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. I love you.
Phil Westover
April 16, 2016
For those who don't understand the fraternity of ham radio operators, I'll try to describe it. Imagine knowing a World War II vet for nearly 15 years. Both you and he have directly shared stories and experiences nearly every day of those years, even though you've only been with him in person three times, once during a breakfast meeting, once during a swap-meet and once during a visit when he was in the hospital. All the other daily interactions weren't even using the common English language; instead, they occurred using Morse Code. After only a couple years, it was easy to know that he was doing the sending because each of us has our own unique Morse Code "fist" (our particular style or "accent" in how we send). Charles Beaver, radio call AB7BI, passed away on April 9, 2016, five days after his 93rd birthday. He re-energized my interest in sending/receiving code, and I came to know him by his last name, "Beaver." His eyesight was failing; his physical strength was also failing. But his code sending at higher speeds was pretty darn good. We think of Beaver as now being "SK." Each night when I end my sending run, I properly end with the letters "SK." When a ham finally leaves this world, he becomes known as an "SK." SK in ham radio talk means "Silent Key." Another one of the old-timers has left us. I hope they have good radio gear in Heaven. Rest in peace, Beaver. - Phil Westover WA7URV
Gordon Gruhlke
April 16, 2016
I would like to say thank you Charles for your service for our country you are a hero to me and my family God bless you and bless your family
Trip Blanton
April 13, 2016
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Elias
April 13, 2016
The family of Charles Beaver have my condolences during this difficult time. May the promise at 1 Thessalonians 3:16 bring you some comfort, "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you."
Debbie Dawson
April 13, 2016
I will miss you Dad Beaver. You forgot to take my checkbook with you. RIP sweet man
Karrie Brains (Beaver)
April 13, 2016
(Tears)
PJ Woods
April 12, 2016
I'll keep good memories of the field day events we shared and the many CW nets. God speed, dear friend.
Tom Brown
April 12, 2016
Beaver was my first Ham Radio "Elmer". I was very involved with his Morse Code "CW" net for many years. I also had wonderful times with Beaver at the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club Field Days on Larch Mtn. It is very unfortunate that I will be boarding a plane at PDX and won't be able to attend his service. 73 Beaver BCNU. AB7TU.
ANITA BUTLER
April 12, 2016
I LOVE YOU AND WILL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART FOREVER DAD....WISH YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO LEAVE.
Karrie Brains (Beaver)
April 12, 2016
I love you grandpa. I will always keep you in my heart. RIP
Debra Hanson
April 12, 2016
Such a kind and generous man. I will never forget when you bought me a ticket to spend my sisters last days with her. You helped everyone you could help. You always cracked a joke or two,I always laughed.It didn't matter if they were funny,just the way you told them!It is with an ache in my heart and tears streaming down my face I bid you farewell.Until we meet in heaven,can you say hi to Fran? I was most proud I got to call you Uncle! May God hold you in his arms,with much love your niece Deb Hanson
Debbie Dawson
April 12, 2016
I will miss you Dad Beaver
Kipp Beaver
April 12, 2016
Love and miss you grandpa Beaver . Lots of great memories . Ham radio stuff, talks about the old day with Trimet, power company or the war . Always had good times . Will be missed .I love you
Dennis Kiggins
April 12, 2016
Love ya uncle Chuck
Rick Beaver
April 12, 2016
I will miss you grandpa! RIP!
rebecca campbell
April 12, 2016
Uncle chuck was a amazing kind person . always helping others . smile on his face all the time and loved to joke around . he and i had alittle joke . we would ask each other for money .i would ask so where is my penny he would respond by saying you would spend it in one place . he would say wheres my nickel so when we celebrated his birthday i would walk over to him and say here you go . one time i found a couple pennys on the ground , gave them to him he said your cheap so i told him i found them on the ground . i will miss his smile and laughter . love you uncle chuck . love your neice becky campbell.
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