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Brian Arthur Lake

Portland, Oregon

Jul 11, 1943 – Feb 20, 2023

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July 11, 1943
DIED
February 20, 2023
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Portland, Oregon
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Brian Arthur LakeJuly 11, 1943 - Feb. 20, 2023 Brian Lake was born July 11, 1943 in Portland, Ore., to Melvin and Jean Lake and he passed away Feb. 20, 2023 of unknown complications. Brian had been disabled for the last five years. A private burial will be held, and a celebration of life will be...

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I met Brian through phone calls in the Textile Industry. We bought closeouts from Jantzen and Pinecrest, where Brian worked. Loved talking to him. He was genuinely good person with a heart. We both talked college football, him an Orgeon Duck and me a GA Dawg. I was always impressed how he played such a high level of basketball even in his 50/60s. I miss our convos and send my love to his surviving family.

Brain Lake and I have been friends since high school. We were college roommates for over two years. We were ongoing companions all through college. After college, we went our separate ways but always stayed in touch. Through the years when we were both working, and often in separate locations, we had a regular Friday conversation. Brian fit in easily wherever he was and with whoever he was with. You sort of had to get to know him to appreciate his dry inciteful sense of humor. In the last...

Brian and I met and attended the same high school. Always a friendly person and fun to be around. My complete sympathy to Brian's family and know that my thoughts and prayers will always be with him.

Brian was focused and meticulous at work and in his personal life. I have vivid fond memories of working with him at Jantzen. He managed a mischievous group of young ladies, I'm sure we were often a handful. Brian was part of our special work family with friendships that lasted a lifetime. My deepest condolences to his family. Pam Tipton

Warm and happy memories of Brian at Grant High School, class of 1961. I'm sending love and prayers for your final journey. Rest in Peace, dear Brian. Julie Pope Beaton

Brian was a leader at Kennedy Elementary School. He was smart, athletic, and a gifted artist who designed the cover of our school newspaper. At our relatively small school, Brian was an active participant in our seemingly weekly sock hops and athletic events. He was the apple of every girls eye for his good looks and fun nature. He will forever be a part of my wonderful elementary school memories. Rest in peace, Brian.

Brian was my manager at Jantzen. He was fair, the group of us worked hard and we had fun. So glad I got to see him at Helen's memorial; great time to reminiscent and laugh about the times when he should have fired all of us. My sincere sympathy to all of his family and I would be honored to know when his celebration of life is planned.

A friend, good friend from a long time ago. Kennedy Grade School and Grant High School late fifties and early sixties. God bless