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Richard Oppie Obituary

Richard K. OPPIE Born in Seattle, Dick passed away on February 21 at age 69 from complications of an aneurysm. Ballard High graduate (1960). Served 7 years in the Army Reserves. Hired in 1964 at the original Coca-Cola bottling plant on Capitol Hill; retired from Bellevue plant in 2004. Dick will be remembered fondly for his humor as well as his lifelong interest in craftsmanship and architecture. Richard is survived by Carole, his best friend and wife of 44 years, son Jason (Lynlea), mother Janet, brother Joseph (Carol), sister Linda (Eric) and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his father Joseph. Dick's life will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 pm at Seattle's Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the Washington Park Arboretum Foundation.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2011.

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