James Burdett Thayer

Brigadier General Thayer was a wonderful supporter of our restaurant Terrace Kitchen in Lake Oswego from 2008-13. We always got a kick out of his response to our question, "Would you like anything to drink besides water? Mr. Thayer soul always reply in a very stern voice, "Water. Just water." He was a wonderful gentleman our family will never forget. Fernando, Marlene and Zoey Divina

We will always remember this great man. Ron enjoyed being Jim’s barber
for many years.
Ron & Dolores St Marie

Well done Soldier. Well done indeed.

Our condolences to Jim Thayer family. We recently received word of Jim's passing. So very sorry to have missed coming to say goodbye. We are and have been Beaverton residents for 50 years, living nearby the Thayer family. My husband, Ron, was Jim's barber, for many years.
Sincere wishes,

To The Thayer family: My father Dr. N.D. Smith just told me on the phone that your father Jim had passed. I wanted to reach out and send my prayers and condolences. I had only met your father a few times (the last time at my parents 40th wedding anniversary party in 1987), but I know he was an extraordinary man. My dad had mentioned him many times over thr years. I know he will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

My former classmate and teammate Ron Ruchek and I wish to send our deep condolences to the Thayer family for the loss of Mr. Thayer. My family shopped at the J. Thayer Company constantly in the 1950-1970's era. I was fortunate later to have the J. Thayer Company as a tenant in one of my commercial buildings. John and I then shared a mutually rewarding and satisfying landlord/tenant relationship in addition to our long friendship. Later spending time at the beautiful Thayer family winery was...