Robert Wayne Madorin, 63, Lenexa, KS, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, MO, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Friday, February 4 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. prior to services at the chapel. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, MO.

Robert was born September 16, 1941, in Sedalia, MO, a son of Virgil Willis and Pauline Loding Madorin. On June 7, 1969, Robert married Judith Kyger, who preceded him in death in 2001. Surviving are daughter Suzanne Keyton, husband Sean, and their children Nicki, Colleen, and Allen Simpson; step-grandson Tyler Keyton; Olathe, KS; son Timothy David Madorin, Sr., wife Carla, their children T.J., Jr., Courtney, and Zachary Madorin; greatgranddaughter Haley Simpson; sister Sharon Fenley and brother-in-law Dr. Frank, Warrensburg, MO; brother Stephen E. Madorin, Derby, KS; and six nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS. He was an insurance claims adjuster. He was a licensed ham radio operator, KBOMZE, and a service volunteer for the Salvation Army. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in England. He graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1968, and Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, MO. He was a news reporter and newscaster for KDRO radio during his college years.

(Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)

Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/3/2005. obituary

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June Jeffers, KB0WEQ, Kansas SATERN Coordinator (kssatern@kc.rr.com) adds this:

When we organized our Metro SATERN group in 1999, Bob was one of only 4 SATERN members in Kansas, at that time, and has been a SATERN member for over 15 years. He will be greatly missed.

Kansas SATERN group will make a cash donation to The Salvation Army [Olathe] to honor his memory.

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Our friend, BOB MADORN.

When someone just right comes on the scene with energy, active participation and leadership, we all automatically know we have someone with "The Right Stuff". Bob Madorn had "The Right Stuff".

I came back to Amateur Radio in 1995, after over 20 years. I licensed as KBØMZH. I got a hand held for 2Meters, and an HF rig and was getting used to the changes I'd missed out on. I soon began hearing some other guys with similar KBØ calls=MZC, MZE, MZF, & MZG. We eventually got to know each other. We all got to know MZE "mike zulu echo". Some of us were Club members together, or Net members together or both. From the very first QSO, whether in person or in various local nets or maybe 10-10 nets, Bob stood out as the friendly and sparkling voice on the other end. He carried things along and contributed that 'ham friendly' stature that is supposed to be the operating standard of this hobby. Bob was soon in the thick of things, becoming an officer of several clubs and net control of at least 3 nets over the years.

Once when Bob's job in the Insurance business was pulled from under him near Christmas time, I asked if I could drop by for a visit. That's when I met Judy, his wife and saw what a strong and fearless couple they were. They let me know that they had conquered other more severe challenges, referring to the cancer Judy had overcame. We became real friends in those minutes. Leaving behind the smoked ham gift, my drive home gave me much to consider. Bob's voice never lost it's bright, jovial persona in following years, even after job shifts, and the sad loss of Judy in 2001. He came to my home for visits and some dinners. Bob let us see the help he gave in raising his grandson, Allen who has loved tinkering with radios along side Bob. Bob missed few hamfests or ways of being involved in worthwhile causes. He will definitely be missed on and off the air.

Larry Woodworth WØHXS

Febuary 3, 2005