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Richard Measures Obituary
Somis, CA
Richard Lloyd Measures passed away January 4, 2018, at home In Somis, California, at the age of 76 after a lengthy illness related to diabetes.
Richard was born on February 26, 1941, in Seagraves, Texas, to Lloyd and Lois Measures. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Ventura County, California, where he was a resident for the remainder of his life. Richard graduated from Oxnard High School and attended college in San Luis Obispo studying electronics. He married Susan Prater in 1976.
Rich worked at Raytheon and then Mugu Naval Base with an early retirement due to diabetes complications. Richard rode his bicycle to Mugu every day. He also bicycle raced and helped his friends work on their bicycles. He was very giving of his time to help others. His other passion was amateur radio. When he was 16, he got his license, AG6K, and started building radios. This continued for the rest of his life. Being in the field of electronics, he was very knowledgeable and able to help hams around the world with questions about their radios. He had articles published in QST, a ham radio magazine.
Richard is survived by his wife Susan Prater Measures, a sister Mary Measures and a brother James Measures. His parents, Lloyd and Lois Crawford Measures predeceased him as well as a sister Martha Measures Dana.
The Beatles "In My Life, I Love You More" says it all.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Measures
Anton SUAREZ
November 12, 2020
Richard, you have been a man of the utmost honesty and integrity, with whom I have had the privilege of trading. You have left a void in the amateur radio world, your disappearance can never be filled. May your spirit find peace and happiness.
Richard helped me repair my Kenwood TL922 amateur radio amplifier, giving me advice on how to operate my equipment. He taught me many things for which I am very grateful. All of us he helped loved Richard - AG6K. Richard someday we will all be together and be able to continue talking about tube amps!
May God take care of you Richard!
Anton SUAREZ
F1BXL (France)
Adrian Fewster
March 29, 2020
Richard, You are a man of the highest honesty and integrity, I have ever had the privilege to know. You have left a hole on the world, with your passing that can never be filled. May your spirit find peace and happiness. AC theory wont be the same without you.
December 24, 2019
Richard Help me Fix My Kenwood TL922A Ham Radio Amplifier. All of Us He Helped Loved and Respected Richard! RIP AG6K. We will al Be Silent Keys some day and Join You Richard!
Freddie Joe Ferrara, Jr
W5FJF
73 --... ...--
Geert Jan PE1HZG
April 8, 2018
I just learned about Rich' passing and it is a shock. He assisted with advice and parts to make my equipment work. He tought me quite a few things for which I'm grateful.
Perhaps it helps survivors to know that Rich had friends in overseas places, too
May family and friends find strength to overcome this huge loss.
73 Rich, and thanks for everything!
David Clingerman
March 30, 2018
I met Richard around 1970 via Jim Mills - WB6LLT who then lived in Miners Oaks, CA. Richard was always a good friend and quick to pass on his amateur radio knowledge of many years. Not only did he help the local ham population but far and wide. A few years ago I was visiting a ham friend in Parker, CO only to find he was on the phone with Richard obtaining some hard to find information.
He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure and wealth of his friendship.
Dr. David A. Clingerman - W6OAL, Parker, CO
Guillermo Llorens
March 23, 2018
Rest in Peace, Rich. Thank you again for all your comments and guidance.
...-.- -.. . LU5WE, Guillermo.
March 20, 2018
73 OM, you will be greatly missed, but your knowledge will span generations.
Mel Griffin
Kon
March 19, 2018
73 OM & thanks for the help.
Randy KZ4RV ..
KD6VXI Shane Youhouse
March 18, 2018
Godspeed Rich.I hope your wife finds peace. I want to personally thank you for all the help over the years. It was a pleasure to know you, rich.
March 18, 2018
Rich will be sadly missed. A very knowledgeable
fellow. A wealth of information.
Jim Thomson VE7RF
Victoria BC Canada
March 18, 2018
I shall miss my friend AG6K. He always had creative solutions to difficult electronics problems and helped me, and through me many others as well, deal with the complexities of ham radio amplifiers. My heartfelt condolences to his family and other friends. 73, Rich! Gary W2CS
March 18, 2018
A skilled and experienced technician who taught me so much. Joe, IT9BLB
March 17, 2018
A kind, generous and trusting man.
Alek. VK6APK
Western Australia
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