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SALEM - 'Red,' as he is known to family and friends,
passed away peacefully on the afternoon of July 5, 2002. At his side were
his wife, sons, daughters, and grandchildren, who are a testament to his
strength, his faith, and his love.
Red was born in Mossy Bottom, a
small town in Pike County, Kentucky, and was proud of his hillbilly
heritage. He left many stories of Depression Era Kentucky and Michigan, a
time when as a young boy he helped his brother make moonshine, tended the
animals and vegetable garden for his mother, and spent many long hours
fishing in his secret pools. At an early age, he headed west and worked in
oil fields, factories, and mining and logging camps, and gained the skills
of a chef in the military. With his wife, Audrey, and six children, he
settled in Salem in 1966, where his youngest son was born.
Red's Elk
camp was a fixture in the woods North of Wallowa, Oregon, for decades. An
avid hunter and fisherman, he shared his outdoor pursuits with his family
and friends and took great joy in knowing that those around him also
appreciated the bounty of his Northwest home. Red's honors include
recognition by the Monmouth Police Officers Association for his
outstanding community service, and Honorary Membership in the Oregon State
Sheriffs' Association for his assistance in solving a local crime.
Surviving family members include his wife, Audrey; daughters, Francis,
Gwynne, Cornelia, Sharon and Ruth; sons, Irwin, Dickson, Lloyd and Dewey;
as well as fourteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
At
Red's request, no services will be held, but the next time you are in the
mountains, alongside a stream or at the ocean's edge, you may wish him
well.
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