Stanley M. Sackett

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Stanley Sackett Obituary

Sackett, Stanley M. 84 July 28, 1927 April 22, 2012 Stanley McKennon Sackett, 84 of Portland, died peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2012 following a long illness. Born in 1927, he always referred to his birth year as "the year of Lucky Lindy," but it was also the year Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs - both good omens for a long and productive life. Stan (aka Dad and Papa to his kids and grandkids) was raised in Sheridan. At Oregon State University he met the love of his life, Lurah Louise Slocum. After they both graduated, and just after his 21st birthday, they married on Aug. 22, 1948. Amid a variety of jobs and five children in six years starting in 1952, he earned an M.S. in business from the University of Oregon. The family moved to Seattle where he taught and studied economics in the PhD program at the University of Washington. Dad moved on with an "ABD" (all but dissertation) in 1962, choosing a business career instead of academic life. He worked as an economist for 25 years in Portland at First National Bank of Oregon, which became First Interstate Bank by his retirement in 1989. Stan's loving wife, our Mom and Grandma Lurah, preceded him in death in 1988. He's survived by daughter, Jane Mackinnon (Patrick Riordan); sons, Jeff (Lori), Jonathan (Ginni), Timothy (Leslie), all of Portland, and Daniel (Pamela) of Seattle; brother, Russ (Carolyn) of Ellensburg, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. We all love him very much and are happy that he and Mom are together again. Stan was an avid reader, humanitarian, conversationalist, and thinker; an inventive, generous, open minded, curious, philosophical, good humored and humorous person, a loyal friend, and a tremendous dad and grandfather. As a lifetime member of Eastrose Unitarian Fellowship, he is remembered with great love, respect, and admiration. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Eastrose Unitarian Fellowship, 1133 NE 181st Avenue, Gresham, Ore. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Eastrose Fellowship or SnowCap Community Charities.

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Published by The Oregonian from May 17 to May 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Sackett

7 Entries

Cathy Holland

July 30, 2012

Stan was a remarkable man, a good listener, and even better thinker. We were lucky to have him in our lives at First National Bank and then later First Interstate. I am so sorry to have missed his service but I wanted to take this opportunity to tell his family how much he meant to many of us who were fortunate enough to get to know him. When he retired, it was never the same.

Daniel Wilson

May 21, 2012

Sadness isn't necessarily the right word for my reaction to reading about Stan's passing. It's more bittersweet, I guess, since I was staying with Stan when Lurah passed away so unexpectedly. Stan was devastated, and - even after the grieving - I know that he felt an emptiness that now, hopefully, is at rest.

What an amazing guy. He was a mentor, a teacher, and the kind of example that I never knew. Stan convinced me go to college, and his wide-ranging intelligence, wisdom & compassion deeply touched me and influenced me in ways that persist today.

I have yet to finish the "must reading" book list he gave me.

My thoughts are with his family (with whom I, belatedly, must get back in touch). Stan, if you're reading this, all I can say is, thank you. And I love you.

Jim Schultze

May 20, 2012

Debo and I send our thoughts and best wishes to all of the extended Sackett Clan today. It is, appropriately, drizzzly at the coast this morning...

We really enjoyed knowing Stan. He was always engaged and engaging - genuinely interested in what was going on around him and in all of us too - without presenting any generational obstacles.

I particularly remember a very entertaining, insightful discussion of John Irving's book "Son Of The Circus", which Stan and Jon and I had just read.

Stan will certainly be missed, but how fortunate we all are to have known him.

May 20, 2012

It was with sadness, yet fond remembrance that I read about Stan's passing. I first met Stan in 1968 when I first came to PSU to run the Population Research Center there. Stan, in his role as Economist for First National Bank, was one of the first from the professional community to welcome me to Portland. We became close colleagues and professional friends, highlighted by some fun and delightful ruminations over the efficacy of art vs. science on economic and demographic forecasts (yes, a couple of research geeks). Around 1970, I was invited to dinner at the Sackett home and have fondly remembered the warm and welcoming atmosphere that enveloped the entire family. Years later, Tim and I reconnected as professional associates and remain friends to this day. Stan, what a great gift of family and friendship from a great guy! Thank you.

~Jeff Barnes, Washougal, WA

Dan Durkin

May 19, 2012

Marilyn and I were saddened to read of Stan's passing. I was fortunate to work with Stan at First National in the late 1960's. Stan was dedicated, friendly, and always helpful in mentoring the newer employees in the department. Our sincere condolences.

Allen Jones

May 18, 2012

Stan rented me the little house in the early 70s. He always had a pot of coffee on, and I was made to feel welcome at holidays. His home with Lurah and the kids was full of love and acceptance. He was a rare and wonderful man.

Pat Sunday (formerly Burkitt)

May 17, 2012

What a fine man to have had as a father and grandfather! I worked in the bank and looked to him for help so many times. He was so smart, funny, and did absolutely everything he could to find solutions to problems that we were having and always seemed to come up with just what we needed.
I know all of your family and all that knew him will miss him so much. May he rest in peace. He deserves the best.

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