Thanks so much, Albert, for sharing this with us.

I had been hoping someone would do this, but had no idea where to get the
obituary notice.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of Kevin in some way or another.

He was a true blessing to know, a true example of the ham radio spirit, and
an illustration of the kind of person we all strive to be.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 2:28 PM
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Subject: Fw: [nfbwatlk] FW: Obituary for Kevin

All,
I just received the below obit for our friend Kevin, k7rx and decided to
share with this list. I received it today in a batch of messages that my
provider delayed delivery.
Albert S, WA7FXB

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From: "Mello, Michael (DSB)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 5:07 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] FW: Obituary for Kevin


>
> Kevin Lamar "K7RX" Nathan Kevin was born October 21, 1953 in Pocatello, 
> ID. Kevin graduated from the Idaho State School for the Deaf and Blind, 
> and graduated from Boise State University. Kevin had been totally blind 
> since the age of two; it was normal for him. He worked for the Department 
> of Services for The Blind in both Seattle and Tacoma. He was most recently

> a Youth Transition Specialist; helping visually impaired teenagers adjust 
> to high school, and helping them to choose a path in life after high 
> school. He also helped visually impaired senior citizens with life skills 
> to adjust to their new visual limitations. Prior to moving to Washington, 
> Kevin worked at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
> for many years. He devoted his adult career to helping other visually 
> impaired people have a normal life. Whatever they needed, he fought for 
> them to the best of his ability, and encouraged them to realize they had 
> no barriers. Kevin had been a ham radio operator since he was 13 years 
> old. It was a lifelong hobby that opened up the world to him, and he loved

> it. Kevin had a love of music, and sang with the Boise Master Chorale for 
> many years. He was very active in the church choir as well. Kevin is 
> survived by his wife Kathy Nathan, children Dennis (Vanessa) Nathan, Emily

> (Jacob) Coleman, and Nick Nathan, stepchildren Jeff (Janie) Richmond and 
> Jennifer Richmond, and grandchildren Kayden, Sawyer, and Rhylie Coleman. A

> memorial service will be held Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 at 2:00pm at 
> Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way.