Jim (KA3UNQ) crosses the bar
It is with great sadness and reflection I report the passing of ARLHS’s great “cheerleader” Jim Elliot. With little doubt, Jim’s energy helped propel ARLHS activations to a new level with frequent and helpful “spotting” of operators activating lighthouses. Jim himself was an avid activator of lighthouses and one of the early members to join ARLHS since it’s inception, his passion for activations continued until December 2020 when he participated in the Christmas lights event as an activator. About one year ago, health considerations prompted Jim to ask for someone to take over the reins of cheerleader. ARLHS did make some moves towards this goal, but, as anyone could notice, Jim kept up the work all the way through much of the recent Christmas Lights event. His last spotting post was December 28, 2021.
Jim was a true friend of the Society. His good work will be missed by all the members. With the memory of his enthusiasm in mind, I’m quite sure we will be inspired to find a way to pick up where he left off. I, indeed, will miss him.
Jim with KX4O at Frost Fest 2017 – Photo by Jeff Hughes (K4EI)
Read more about Jim’s remarkable life here…
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bowie-md/james-elliott-10563807
It is with great sadness to share the news about the passing of Jim Weidner, the founder and enthusiastic leader of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society.
James Weidner giving ALRHS award
I first met Jim online around 2000 when I volunteered to help with the WLOL. Jim’s charisma was obvious and it was clear the idea of a lighthouse amateur radio group was successful due to his energy and focus. The ARLHS old and new simply would not exist without his steadfast stewardship.
Ever pragmatic, Jim’s recent years were spent in full recognition of the limits of life here on earth. With this in mind he set out to ensure his beloved ARLHS continued. The result was passing of the baton to yours truly and I am ever appreciative of the trust he placed in me to captain the ship. Jim’s friends are numerous and many continue to help me fulfill his goals of the ARLHS… so in a very real way, Jim lives on in all of us as we continue to make ARLHS what it is today.
Thank you Jim. We all will miss you very much.
John, kx4o
From information provided by family
On September 1, 2018, age 77, of Merchantville, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Regina (nee Stewart) and father of J. David Weidner, Jeffrey Weidner and Timothy Weidner.
He is also survived by 6 grandchildren Heather Lee, Dillon, Gavin, Jillian, Hannah Lynn and Nicholas and one sister Patricia Goodwin.
Jim was born in Carlisle, PA and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was an English teacher for over 30 years in the Northern Burlington Regional School District. He was the founder and creator in 2000 of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society using the call sign K2JXW.
Jim was and active member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Merchantville. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation
on Friday evening from
7:00-9:00 PM and
on Saturday morning at
10:00 AM in the Alloway Funeral Home
315 E. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ. Interment will be held in Locustwood Memorial Park.
From a local news outlet
James H. Weidner of Merchantville, N.J. passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Regina (Stewart) Weidner and father of J. David Weidner, Jeffrey Weidner and Timothy Weidner. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Heather Lee, Dillon, Gavin, Jillian, Hannah Lynn and Nicholas, and one sister, Patricia Goodwin. Jim was born in Carlisle, Pa. and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was an English teacher for over 30 years in the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. In his earlier years, Jim enjoyed outdoor photography, fishing and bowhunting and later was the captain of his vessel, the “Sandy Claws”, making numerous trips with Regina to the Chesapeake Bay. He was the founder and creator in 2000 of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society using the call sign K2JXW. Jim was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Merchantville. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Alloway Funeral Home, 315 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Interment will be held in Locustwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA – American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Alloway Funeral Home, Merchantville, N.J.
