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Richard William Babson

Portland, Oregon

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Babson, Richard William 93 March 11, 1920 March 16, 2013 Musician, artist, athlete, businessman and lifelong Portland resident, R.W. "Bill" Babson died on March 16, 2013, shortly following his 93rd birthday. The youngest of four brothers in a family where music was the cornerstone, Billy studied...

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Uncle Billy,
Your gentle self and insightful humor, your love for life, your excellence across human endeavors--all these and more live on forever. Memories of you are nestled warmly in our hearts. In return, we send you our love reaching out to you across the blue Oregon skies. Our love residing with you forever in your heavenly home.

You were always so kind and humorous to me, to Kitty, and to Heather and Tommy. We all love you.

You were so special to me that I loved...

Met Bill late in life at NW Place. I was vaguely aware of his musical and athletic accomplishments but had no idea of his depth. A remarkable man. Peter Baker

Awe Toast 2 ALL
BEST B4 US
CORPS US CHORUS
DEDICATIONS...
Education's Emulations...
FABULOUS FELLOW FOUNDATIONS!
Thanks for being...!
Another
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Expression!

A wonderful tribute to a remarkable and rich life.

I worked for Peerless Pacific for a "few" years and always admired Bill for his "sense of humor" especially when he'd come sneaking around in the warehouse and very quietly say: "What are you doing?" My thoughts and prayers to his entire family.