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Peter Zupan Obituary
June 27, 1925 - September 20, 2015
Peter D. Zupan, 90, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on September 20, 2015 at Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem Oregon.
Born June 27, 1925 and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Peter was the son of the late Mike J. Zupan and Anna Starkovich Zupan. He was a 1942 graduate of Klamath Union High School. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served from 1944 to 1946. He fought in the World War II Pacific conflict serving on the USS Grimes troop transport. He was in Tokyo when the Treaty of Peace with Japan was signed. Peter was a proud member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans. Following the war Peter earned his Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Oregon. Peter was a member of Grants Pass and Salem Lions Club, Salem Elks Lodge, and the Keizer Rotary Club. Peter retired from First National Bank of Oregon after serving over 30 years. During his tenure, he opened as the manager at the Candalaria branch and finished his career at the Keizer branch. Peter was a full time resident of Keizer, OR since 1967 and was a very special person who valued and loved his family. He also had a love for food, grocery stores, and the Oregon Ducks.
In addition to his parents, who migrated from Croatia, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom Zupan, Dr. George Zupan, Louie Zupan, Michael Zupan; and his sisters, Katie Eck, Mary Knight, Annie Crawford, and Rosie Bruner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Delores W. Zupan; son, Dr. Michael Zupan and wife, Lisa; daughters, Rosie Zupan, Laura Webb and husband, Gene; Diana Berg, and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Michael and his wife Katie, Maria and her husband Reid, Peter, Katie, Danielle, Jacob, Jared, Jay, Lucas, Grant, and Nathan; and great-grandchild, Peyton.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, at Immaculate Conception, 1077 N Sixth Ave, Stayton, 97383.
Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25, at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, 97086.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a cash donation to National Association of Atomic Veterans, 130 Cleveland St, Lebanon, OR, 97355-4505.
Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem.
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Mark Shuford
September 29, 2015
I was sadden when I learned of Pete's passing. Pete was my manager at the Keizer branch of First National Bank/First Interstate Bank of Oregon in the early 1980's. I enjoyed working with Pete very much. I greatly appreciated his kindness & patience. I am very sorry for your loss.
Deidre Peery
September 23, 2015
Rosie, My sincerest sympathy. Will be thinking of you.
Deidre Peery
Marcia Jorgenson Lemire
September 23, 2015
I have fond memories of many childhood days and nights spent at the Zupan house. Times spent playing games,Brady Bunch marathons in front of the T.V.,making up fun games,4-H cooking and sewing,Camp fire girls meetings and prank phone calls.The Zupan home has always been open to whoever wanted to join in their family activities...camping trip,boating,and square dancing and more.Your Dad was such a giving man! Love and Prayers
Flora Peterson
September 23, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time!
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