Mel “NC6Y” Beals June 12, 1936 ~ Jan. 28, 2010 Resident of Pittsburg Melvin Leon Beals was born on June 12, 1936 in Sondheimer, Louisiana. He moved to Pittsburg, California with his mother and father, Beatrice and George Parker, in 1941. He passed away on January 28, 2010. Melvin graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1955. He served the United States Marine Corps from 1958-68 and earned many medals and commendations including a Purple Heart. Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Willis” Beals; mother, Beatrice (Watkins) Parker; father, George Parker, Sr. and brother, George Parker, Jr. Melvin is survived by Marietta Beals; sons, Mark and Shawn; daughter, Yvonne; and granddaughters, Vanessa and Sydney. He is also survived by his sisters, Ethel (Wally) Cox, Willa (Carl) Parsons, Joanne (Henderson) Parker and Addie (Sam) Coston; and brother, Alonzo (Carolyn) Parker all of Pittsburg, California and many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends. Visitation: Thursday, February 4th, 3-8pm. Funeral Service: Friday, February 5, 2010, 11am. All at Dan Scales Funeral Services, 107 W. 8th St., Pittsburg, CA (925) 439-5922

James F. Wood

Dec. 28, 1931-March 24, 2009

Jim passed away peacefully at home after battling leukemia since Nov. 07.

Raised in Richmond, CA, attended Richmond High School, Class of ‘49 and graduated Cogswell Polytechnical College, 1952. Jim was an Eagle Scout & served as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Korea. He was employed as a Structural Engineer in Metal Manufacturing for 40 years, a member of Richmond Yacht Club since 1952.

Jim met Joann Howard met doing a folk dance and they married in 1958 in San Francisco. They continued to enjoy folk dancing and folk music together. Jim was an active member of the Peninsula Ski Club since 1957. He was also a member of the South Bay Amateur Radio Assn. (KE6IVA), and had volunteered with the Fremont Police Department since 1997; as well as the first CARE volunteer police program in 2007.

“Big Jim” was the head electrician for the Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights. He enjoyed working with all the volunteers of the Pacific Locomotive Association.

Jim loved fishing, camping, birding, sailing, and traveled extensively through Europe with Joann. He was a skilled card player and passed that talent down to his family. Friends and relatives did not hesitate to call with any project, from building a deck to solving a plumbing or electrical problem.

Jim will live on through his daughters Elaine and Christy, sons-in-law, John and Tom, grandchildren, Steve, Heather, Holly, and Ryan.

Services will be held Friday, March 27, at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Viewing 10:30 am, Celebration of Life 11:30 am, reception to follow.

Livermore Amateur Radio Klub, Life Member, Frank Rogue, WB6IIV passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 9th 2008.

Frank was a positive individual and lifetime advocate of Amateur Radio. Frank thought that amateur radio activities not only help the community but the individuals involved. He had belonged to several amateur radio clubs here in the tri-valley and the RCARC (Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club) in North Carolina.

Frank and I had a great time at the Dayton Hamvention a few years back . . . his first visit to the Dayton Hamvention. He drove up from North Carolina with Clyde Williams, W4YQY and they both enjoyed seeing all the vintage and new amateur equipment. Frank was sharp and he stayed current with the new technology, thus understanding how the new equipment operated and how best to use its benefits.

After Frank’s retirement from the Electronics Engineering Department of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, he taught some astronomy class, earthquake measuring classes and a special class involved HP spectrum analyzers: there function, application and operation at his home in Livermore. We are talking about giving time, energy, knowledge and asking nothing in return . . . this is a Leader by Example.

He and his wife Margie enjoyed many activities together including celebrating his 76th birthday in April of this year. Margie was very supportive for Frank during his recent health crisis and bout with cancer. I am sure she will continue to benefit by our prayers and positive thoughts. Memorials may be made to:

Stoneville First Baptist Church,
308 main Street,
Stoneville, N.C. 27048

or

Hospice of Rockingham County,
2150 N.C.65
Wentworth, N.C. 27375

Respectfully yours,
Robert Jensen, KK6GN