May 11

Frances Draper KB5TMI

Frances Louise Draper, born December 21, 1938, passed on May 6, 2010. She was preceded by husband Bennie Sr., parents and 1 brother. Survived by children, Bennie Jr. (Judy), Barbara, Lee, Kenneth (Annie), Bobby (Gina), 2 brothers, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be May 12, 2010 from 4-8 at Funeral Caring USA 2200 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78230. Funeral Services by Pastor Timothy Soukup on May 13, 2010 at Our Savior Lutheran Church 11503 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78230 at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at 3pm in Corpus Christi, TX.

Frances has been an amateur radio operator since April 16th, 2002, and has been a very active volunteer for the MS150 bike rides having worked many Bike to he Beach events and the inaugural Ride to the River.  Frances is the mother of Barbara Rabenaldt, N5RZH, another very active San Antonio amateur radio operator. 

Frances was a member of the SARO ham club.

On a personal note when organizing local MS150 rides I have counted on having Frances and Barbara working a breakpoint.  Frances will be missed, and I am sure I speak for the local ham community when I tell Barbara that she is in our thoughts and prayers.

Milton Johnson, N5HMJ

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