Richard Lakeman

We met Jory and Rich in the Bahamas there and our first year sailing. We continued to meet up over the years at different anchorages, towns and islands. We became good friends with two other couples and connected several times over the years. As always happens in the boating community we all went different ways ... Florida, North Carolina and Portland. We´ve stayed in touch and celebrated many of life´s events together. Rich was a very charismatic and talented man who left a lasting...

Hi to each person who has left a note here honoring Richard, and also some who remember Jory. I've been so glad to read each of your reflections. I'd love to say hi directly, so if you'd like please email me at [email protected]. Love always, Mark Lakeman

For the family of Richard and Jory. I knew them both while working on the docks at Portland Rowing Club club. They were always friendly to me and my son. I recall Jory talking to Richard one time calling him papa. I laughed because he treated her like a princess. Whenever I saw them after that I called them "Papa and the Princess". It made them laugh. I was just sent an email regarding work on their floating home. I opened the email to find out the work was for their estate. Sorry to hear...

I miss you so much, Dad. Every day brings new ways that I miss you. I miss your voice, stories, counsel, your connection to our places and ancestors. I am in disbelief, but when I put my hands onto the world, I feel you there still touching my hands.

Heartbroken. I always cherish the time spent with you touring my house three years ago. My home is your very first in your amazing portfolio. That too I cherish. So grateful that you existed.

Hi - We have known about but just learned so much more about this incredible man and his spirit. We live in the 3118 sw cascade dr home he built in the mid 70´s. I grew up in Boston and my husband of 25 years grew up in Hawaii. We have 1 daughter, age 10 - Calder - named after Alexander Calder our favorite artist. I started and have run a sustainable + ethical clothing showroom from our carport for 20 years. My husband a talented chef. Everyone who has ever stepped foot in our beautiful...

When I was a very young adult Richard Lakeman entered my world. His friendship and support allowed my life to unfold in a positive way for a number of years. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him. What a good person. Truly, Richard Lakeman has left the world a better place.

What a wonderful story of Richard's life! As a friend of Jory, I met him after they got together. Such a character, full of life. They had a wonderful life together and she loved him so much. Condolences to the entire family. I'd love to join for your celebration of Richard's life, but I'll be in Amazonia looking for birds. Meanwhile, hugs to all, love, Sandi Morey

Dick Lakeman gave me an opportunity as a young man that I will always be grateful for. As a 20 year old hippy with no previous home building experience he hired me to build a 3 story pole house at Salishan on the Oregon coast. It remains one of my favorite projects in a lifetime of building and making things. Although it took longer than the bank was happy with we completed the project as friends and I built his Cascade Drive house a year or so later. I was also honored when he trusted me to...