Raymond F. Adams
1939 - 2025
Raymond F. Adams
1939 - 2025
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He attended Phoenix Union High School and later ASU where he graduated with an electronics degree while working as an engineer at KOY Radio in Phoenix. Ray was drafted into the Army in 1963 and attained the rank of SP5.
Ray worked for Kaiser Aerospace in Phoenix and became a commercial/private pilot, instrument, multi-engine, and instructor rated.
He worked at King Radio in Olathe, KS then began a 27-year career with Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL, designing airline radios and serving as chief test pilot.
He was an Amateur Radio Operator (K7MLE) for 67 years and an active member of the Tonto Amateur Radio Association in Payson since 2006.
Ray and Dorothy were married for 62 years, having met at KOY Radio. Ray is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two sisters: Jean DeVera of Tucson, AZ, and Patricia Falconer (Alan) of Sugar Grove, PA and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Hospice Compassus in Payson to help continue their wonderful care. A memorial service will be held later.
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Thomas Short
August 12, 2025
K7MLE this is K7IFZ we have spent a lot of air time as well as in person time together. Hopefully we will have another QSO in the afterlife. Until then 73"s OM.
Shannon Roesch
January 6, 2025
Uncle Ray was my aunt's husband but also my first crush. I was 5. lol. He was always fun, kind, patient, and humble. He and my Aunt Dorothy took us to Disney World when I was about 10 and my sister was about 12 and he bought me a cowboy hat because I loved his so much. He was a beautiful soul, and all who knew him, loved him. He was a good man, and will be missed by many.
Bruce Johnson
January 6, 2025
I first met Ray at a Ham Club meeting in Payson, AZ where he was serving as President. He always had a well prepared lecture or demonstration to share and later, when I became President of the club, I tried to follow his format. I thought that was the way a meeting was supposed to run!
Back then I wished I knew a tenth of what he had forgotten about radio and electronics. It was always a pleasure to hear his stories about flying and projects he had worked on.
Ray was a great man and will be sorely missed.
Bruce Johnson N7DDT
Tasha Young
January 4, 2025
My favorite memory of Uncle Ray was when I was 8 years old and he took me up in his plane for a ride. He even let me `pilot´ the plane. I loved it! And I love him. So sorry for your loss. Love you!
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thomas r short
January 3, 2025
Ray and I met at the Ham Club in Phoenix when we were both very young. He married my sister and we have been close ever since. He was very smart and helped me with radio problems. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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