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Alan F. Dardis

Portland, Oregon

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DARDIS, ALAN F. 1942-2006. A huge sigh went out of the Pacific Northwest recently with the passing of Al Dardis. Al succumbed to Shy-Drager Syndrome. Al was born in March of 1942 to celebrity parents Joe Dardis, longtime union president and well-known band leader, and Catherine Johnson Burg,...

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Quite a guy Al Dardis was. A conversation with Al was often the highlight of your day. Witty, warm, funny and exceedingly bright. They were all part of every interaction. His knowledge on most any subject and his insights on people, films, sports were vast. Mostly though it was his sense of humor, that´s what resonates all these years later. He seemed to understand and value life´s little treasures like laughter, a funny story or a smile or nod. Last time I saw him he was not well. He...

Al was a great friend of mine at Beaverton High. We had a lot of fun in those days. Never girlfriend/boyfriend, but just friends. I will never forget Alan.

It was my great honor to be a small part of Al's last days. He and his family have my undying love and respect

I will always remember Al as a friend and classmate.