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Curtis Hirschkorn Obituary
May 14, 1945 - Febuary 19, 2012
SALEM- Curtis Lee Hirschkorn, 66, died Sunday of natural causes.
Born in Bismarck, N.D and raised in Washburn where he graduated in 1963 and joined the Air Force. He would always say, "I joined to see the world but ended up stationed 90 miles from home." He married Bessie Peterson on September 2, 1965 in Minot, ND then moved to the Northwest and started his family.
Curtis worked construction his entire life. His current employer was Landmark Pacific in Turner. He was hardworking, reliable and always willing to help. Being quick-witted, he always had a joke. He was a little rough around the edges but wasn't concerned with what others thought, as long as he believed in his heart he was right with the Lord.
He was a loving and patient father to his daughter , Kristie and a committed and caring husband. Fishing and hunting was his passion, but his grandsons, Joshua and Jordan, were his pride and joy. He loved teaching them a wide array of the many talents and skills he was blessed with.
He was preceded by infant daughter Dawn Marie, mother Olivia and father Ernest, brothers Bruce and Russell, and sister Eileen.
He is survived by wife Bessie; daughter Kristie Chapin and her husband Max; grandsons Joshua and Jordan; siblings Jann Radke, Ranee Kruse, Stuart and Rob Hirschkorn, and Marcia Monaco.
Memorial Service will be held in Salem at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 1 at the New Hope Foursquare Church 4963 Swegle Rd. NE, Salem, located at the corner of Swegle and Cordon.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by His Family.
Wesley Sauer
October 7, 2012
Bessie & family,
We have never met. I am in the process of notifing all the members of our 1963 WHS class for our upcoming 50th celebration in June of 2013.
I am so sorry to hear of Curts passing, I along with many others were so looking forward to the possibility of seeing Curt after so many yrs.
I must admit that I might not have known him if I was to meet him on the street --- looks like he had lost most of that beautiful black wavy hair !! Guess we all have.
On behalf of the class of 1963 please accept our sympathy. I know that God will bless you with understanding, healing, and comfort.
God Bless,
Wes Sauer
March 21, 2012
Graduation
March 21, 2012
Curtis at 7
March 19, 2012
The gang on the Situk 2011
March 19, 2012
Curt and Bess 2010
March 19, 2012
March 19, 2012
Fisherman's Prayer
I pray that I may live to fish
until my dying day.
And when it comes to
my last cast,
I then most humbly pray,
When in the Lord's
Great landing net
and peacefully asleep
that in His mercy I be judged
BIG ENOUGH TO KEEP.
Rob Hirschkorn
March 5, 2012
For You created my inmost being, You knit me together in my mother's womb.
Psalm 139:13
I thank God that it was His purpose to bring Curtis into our lives.
He was given great talent and attributes which he was glad to share with all of us.
As a sibling I recall countless wild and crazy moments with Curt and the rest of my
brothers and sisters...good, bad - happy and sad.
I especially remember standing in his front yard the day he accepted Christ as his savior.
A witness to a genuine miracle, because I always knew that Curt would be a tough nut to crack.
Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believe in His Name, He gives the right to
become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a
husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12-13
His life truly changed that day, and through the years we watched as Curt's heart became
tender because God had rescued his life from the dominion of darkness and brought him
into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of
sins. Colossians 1:13-14
Curt continually invited us to share in the activities he loved, and touched our lives with a
treasure chest of hospitality and generosity. He introduced many of us to people we
would not have otherwise met and who remain friends to this day.
He told endless jokes and stories of life, lessons learned, and of wisdom and guidance.
Curt simply lived to make people laugh, to give and to help.
I'm convinced I'll join you one glorious day...because our lives are a mist that appears for
a little while, then vanishes. James 4:14
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15
For all of these reasons and countless more I will miss you my beloved brother.
scott Hemmert
February 29, 2012
Curtis you where a great man. Thanks for the drifting lesson will never forget the ride that day. Elk camp wont be the same. You will be missed by many but never forgotten
Butch Knupp
February 29, 2012
Curt you will be forever missed and never forgotten. I cherish each and every fishing trip we went on...thank you for teaching me the ropes on how to "drift"
Kate Knupp
February 29, 2012
We will miss your "jokes", your "witty" self, and your salmon recipes. Butch will always cherish the fishing trips and you teaching him how to float the rivers. You left us too early; but I know God has a plan for you. Elk Camp will never be the same with out you. Rest in peace, Curt and know that you will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
Sophia Hernandez
February 28, 2012
You were a great bundle of joy, Curtis. Thank you for always making me like family, it truly meant a lot. You will be forever missed & never forgotten. May all of the members of your family be blessed with your memories, I know I will be.
Ranee Kruse
February 28, 2012
You were loved by many, and will be missed by even more.
Aaron and Stacey Kruse
February 28, 2012
I know you are in a better place with no pain, catching the big one. Love you Uncle Curt.
Jerome Kruse
February 28, 2012
You'll be missed uncle Curt.
Marcia Monaco
February 28, 2012
I love and miss you Big Brother......
Irene Corey
February 28, 2012
Bessie, Kristie and family:
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Curt's passing; much too soon I might add. I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember all the things we did together in Canby, Curt's love of hunting and fishing, and his love for the Lord. We can take comfort that he is now in a better place where he can walk those streets of gold. May God Bless you always.
tom wenger
February 28, 2012
I did not know Curtis but if was anything like Russell I am sure he was a fine man, my condolences to his family
February 28, 2012
There are no words that can express my sorrow at Curt's sudden passing. The only comfort is that Curt was getting ready to go fishing, so I just know in my heart he left us happy. My LOVE to Bessie, Kristie, Max, Josh, Jordon and all his sisters and brothers and their families. The Hirschkorn"s were a tight knit family and I can just feel your pain. I can't imagine what elk camp is going to be like without his jokes and a perfectly cooked salmon with his " secret sauce". Happy fishing Curt. With Love Chris Chapin
Darren Kennedy
February 28, 2012
Thank you Curtis, for helping me realize a life long dream of fishing in Alaska....3 times no less! Your good humor and friendly disposition will be missed. I will fondly remember the days we spent on the Situk. Even though you caught many fish, each one was like the first, as you could tell that you were in your element. My prayers and thoughts are with your family, and I look forward to seeing you again someday. Maybe we could go fishing?
Martin
February 27, 2012
I will miss Curt's cheerfull disposition ,and all of his storys of his outdoor adventures.Bless his family and help them threw this tough time Best wishes.
Kathie Bonnell
February 27, 2012
You will be truely missed!!! I will miss listening to your fishing adventures. I am gald that my father was able to go to Alaska with you. Still talks about that to this day. Going to Alaska myself I truely understand why you loved it so much.It is a Beautiful place.I saw an Eagle fly over head Yesterday and the first thing I thought was you. Your spirit is flying ever so high. I love you and will truely miss your bear hugs and your laughter.
jacobb & annie martin
February 27, 2012
u will be missed and always remembered :) i'll always remember the way u would whistle when u were walking around.
Angella DeAngelis
February 27, 2012
I would like to tell My Aunt Bessie, Cousin Kristie,her family, and my aunts/uncles/cousins. I wish I was closer during this storm. I am so sorry for the the loss that you are all feeling. Curtis was my Uncle and although distance kept us apart, it did not remove him from my heart. Memories of him will always be kept close to me and shared with love ones. He was like my Dad's twin in some ways and I will always remember his advise and demonstration of perserverance. He will be missed by all who knew him and we have been so blessed to have had him in our lives in some way. I know he is in Heaven with no tears, pain, fears or sorrow. Lord comfort those who are directly effected by this loss and bring them peace. Love Worm :)
Kristie
February 27, 2012
I will miss you walking in the shop door and saying "Ohhh...hellooo", the excitement in your voice when you would tell me you found a fishing rod on sale, your voice on the phone cause you knew it was me and most of all, your bear hugs. I love you Dad, you will be greatly missed.
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