Bill Flatt

1929 - 2018

Bill Flatt obituary, 1929-2018, Portland, OR

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

Bill Flatt Obituary

Bill Flatt
April 26, 1929 - Jan. 16, 2018
Bill Flatt of Condon, Ore., died in Vancouver, Wash., Jan 16, 2018, of natural causes. He was born in Moro, but spent his life in Condon raising a family and operating several successful businesses, Flatts Truck Service, Mid-Columbia Bus and M&A Hardware. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., March 3, 2018, at the Condon High School gym, followed by a reception at the Elks Club. Survivors include his son, Kevin and wife Sandy of Vancouver; daughter, Laurie Roberge of Vancouver; son, Bruce and wife Ellen of Cove; and son, Jeff and wife Mellia of Ranier. The family is requesting any donations be made to the OHSU Foundation Elks Children Eye Clinic building fund, 1121 S.W. Salmon, Suite 100, Portland OR 97205.
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Published by The Oregonian from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2018.
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Great example and leader. Blessing to his wonderful family. "We shall meet, but we shall miss him."
Doug & Helen Harder, Pendleton

Douglas Harder

March 3, 2018

A gentleman, a good friend, told amazing stories. Liked everyone was loved by all. Liked helping him at happy hour. Was very grateful for the help. He loved Dewey so much. May is memory be a blessing. Anita K

February 12, 2018

This man was truly a friend, he always gave us inspiration and taught us how to proceed through life's many highs and heartbreaking lows.
The Gregory family has always benifited from the time spent with Flatt family, Thank you Flatts for sharing your father.
Steve and Jo GREGORY

Steve and Jo Gregory

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February 11, 2018

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a great guy!!

Ron May

February 4, 2018

Kathie Leighton

January 28, 2018

The end of an era... Bill Flatt was one of the most generous men I have met and also one of the sharpest businessmen I have had the pleasure to know. RIP

John Grace

January 25, 2018

Bill was such an amazing man who had a heart of gold. I will never forget him and loved our conversations! A great family will carry on his legacy of love.

Kathie Leighton

January 22, 2018

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