Vancouver, Washington
EDWARD H. PIETZ 1921-2011 "Edward was generous to all. He was loved by his family and will be missed." Edward H. Pietz passed away on May 31, 2011 in Vancouver, WA of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria Pietz; his daughter,...
Read MoreLoved so much staying at the Red Lion Motels, Red lion Motor Inns and Thunderbird Motor Inns when I was a kid in the seventies. I loved this chain so much espcially when they branched into Motor Inns and the manard roof design and either the signature color purple for Thunderbird and red for Red Lion. Thank you for brining the vision of this chain alive and to prominence!! So glad at least Red Lion is still around
Richard Baker
June 27, 2011 | Longmire, WA
I knew and worked with Ed at the Thunderbird/Red Lion Inns. After many years with the organization and opening up 26 of their properties, I moved on to another chain for a short time, and then on to my own business. I attribute many of my successes to Ed because of his "Can Do" Attitude that I learned from him at a young age.
I remember Suzy and Lonnie and his Wife Gloria. They were all kind to me, and I will never forget Ed and his family.
Jerry Herr
June 15, 2011 | Portland, OR
I did not know Mr. Pietz on a very personal level but I was fortunate enough to have work in one of his beautiful buildings (Park Plaza One). The first day I walked in to the lobby I was just in awe he was a visonary and his buildings reflected it. Everyday I saw him at Prestons Deli he always smiled even though he did not know what office I worked in. He made you feel welcomed. He also threw a summer bar-b-que for all the occupants and that is something you don't see much anymore. I...
Brandie Cole
June 11, 2011
The Families of Bud & Dick Clark send their deepest condolences to the Pietz Family and we would like you to know we are celebrating his life that was well lived. We will always cherish the memories we had with Ed forever.
Mark Clark
June 10, 2011 | Portland, OR
Gloria, Lonnie, Suzie and Family, We send our sympathy. We have fond memories of our times with him. Ed helped Jill get her first job during college in the 70's and she always appreciated his help. We shall all miss him. He was quite a guy. We remember the stories of him growing up with the Nelson neighbors and his adventures with Bill Nelson. Sincerely, Jill Haldeman Cawley and Lewis Haldeman
Jill Cawley
June 10, 2011 | Woodland, WA
My condolences to the family. He was a model to our family. He will be sorely missed.
Virginia Pietz Van Rossen
June 09, 2011 | Eugene, OR
Gloria,Lonnie,Suzie,and Your Famlies,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss.Ed was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly.
Your in our Prayers,
Chuck and Amelia (Skinny)Fleming
Sandy Fleming
Chuck,Amelia,and Sandy Fleming
June 07, 2011 | Saint Helens, OR
Ed was very good to me and my wife valerie, the world will not be the same without him. My wife served him for many years and grew very fond of him. He helped me start my own business and my life was changed forever thank you Ed, And God bless you always.
John & Val
June 05, 2011 | Vancouver, WA
I just wanted to offer my condolences on the passing of Mr. Pietz. My mother (Esther Gove) worked for Ed and Todd as their primary book keeper for many years as they built the Red Lion chain. When my mother became ill with leukemia (which claimed her life in 1972) Ed and Todd continued to pay her weekly salary even though she was not able to work full time due to the illness. I believe that was just an example of the type of man Ed was. May he rest in peace.
Kevin Gove
June 05, 2011 | Oregon City, OR