Lasting Memories

Roger K. Parr
Oct. 15, 1944-Dec. 22, 2020
Woodside, California

Roger K. Parr, a long-time resident of Woodside, CA, passed away peacefully at Stanford Hospital on December 22, 2020 after months battling cancer.

Roger received a BE electrical from the University of Auckland, New Zealand and was the Recipient of the G.T. Murray Award (1968) for presenting a paper on the development of an HF receiver using the Wadley Loop Approach. He also lived and worked in England.

His specialty was designs that covered DC to microwaves. These included phase locked loops, synthesizers, filters - many at microwave frequencies. He designed a family of high-performance satellite converters that were sold to government agencies, military contractors and private companies throughout the world. He founded and operated his own company, Micro Phase Products, Inc. He was a very successful and highly respected electronic engineer; his designs were sought after. As one of his many friends stated: Micro Phase reflected his talent in both engineering and design. Roger’s attention to detail from documentation to chassis integration set the highest bar.

One of Roger’s desires was to go back to beautiful Waiheki Island, New Zealand. He was very close to his mother and sister, both of whom predeceased him. It is with sadness that we have lost a true good human being and a caring person. His zest for his automobiles and collecting very sought-after cars gave him joy. He will be remembered by his many friends, car aficionados, and business associates, and will be greatly missed.