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PRITCHARD, Orville Henry
USAF Retired
Born on September 3, 1928 and entered into rest on April 24, 2010. Orville was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Carol Ann Pritchard. He is survived by his sons Michael and Mark Pritchard (USCG), daughter-in-law Stacy Richardson, and grandsons Scott (USMC), Elliott, Benjamin (USAF), Matthew and Christopher. Born in Dallas, Texas, lived his teenage years in the State of Washington and served 24 years in the United States Air Force. He was involved in 1155 Tech Operation, AFTAC Team 202 and DET 407, where he met many lifelong friends. Orville spent his retirement years volunteering countless hours for the Retiree Activities office at McClellan & McClellan Aviation Museum. A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10am
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November 25, 2010
Orv touched the lives of all who met him. Always a gentleman, with a great sense of humor. One of kind, our fly boy. We will miss him. Linda and Julie
Cynthia Connell
August 9, 2010
May you rest in peace with your loving wife, Carol. You two were such a big part of life for many years and will be missed. I have such great memories of your family.
Christina Morreira (Ferguson)
June 8, 2010
To the Pritchard Family,
Both Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard were great people. They were like second grandparents to my family, Ferguson family. They were great neighbors and very caring of us kids. They will never ever be forgotten. We wish the family peace and happiness and just know that they are watching over us...
Lillian and Earl Spangenberg
May 9, 2010
Orville was a kind and gentle man, yet he was a man of steely resolve. He and his wife Carol took three cruises with us. Carol died in August, of '08, but it was part of his toughness that he never complained. Their marriage was one of the strongest we have ever witnessed.
We took a cruise up the Columbia River with him in April, 2009. We could see that he was at loose ends, and missing his wife, but he hever complained or felt sorry for himself. He just moved on. He found joy in conversations with other travelers, and in the beauty of the country around him.
We know with certainty that he was enormously proud of his two sons and his grandsons.. They were his life.
We will miss him greatly.
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May 9, 2010
Jean Charles got it right, "a life well lived." Orv was admired and respected by all who knew him.
John & Dottie Lanigan
Yuba City, California
Roland Sabourin
May 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Orv's family. I have had the utmost respect for Orv, a highly talented man. Always enjoyed our luncheons and conversations together over a pulled pork sandwich and a beer at the Pit Stop. An outstanding man, he will be missed.
Jessica Hendrickson
May 9, 2010
i just want to say i am sorry about your loss Orville was a great man and i relly like meting him my god be with you and your family Jessica Hendrickson
Jean Charles
May 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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