Richard "Dick" Springer

I hope your hearts will soon be filled with the wonderful memories of Dick and all of the good times you had. Dick will be sorely missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and his partner Jan of 20 years. I met Dick through Jan, my longtime boss at Portland Community College and friend. We got together for years, especially during the holiday season, and along with politics, shared the journeys our kids were on. Dick was a caring father and very proud of his children. He was a guest at my...

I am so sorry to learn of Dick's death. I had the pleasure of working with Dick when he was in the Legislature and I worked at the Oregon Department of Energy. Dick was responsible in the 1980s and 1990s for passage of many key energy bills which laid the foundation for the firm path of energy efficiency and renewable energy that Oregon is on today. Dick was always a hard worker, dedicated to his beliefs, and also friendly and fun to work with. He was a good friend and I will miss him...

It may be hard to believe, but just yesterday, I came across a letter Dick had written to me in 1993 offering his heartfelt condolences for the death of my brother, Fred Davis, and expressing how much he felt Fred's loss. Dick and Fred were roommates, friends, and fellow NROTC midshipmen at Princeton. Dick's letter meant so much to me at the time, and brought tears to my eyes again yesterday after rereading it. I decided I had to get in touch with Dick to tell him how grateful I was for...

The Springers: A legacy of service to Oregon....from Richard's mother Vera to her son, Richard. Thank you Richard

Al Young served in Oregon House of Representatives with Dick. Al & Janet Young.

Dick was dedicated to Oregon and to protecting its environment. His legacy lives on in the policies he wrote and helped put in place during his time as a State Senator and Representative. Unwavering in his defense of Oregon's natural places.

What a huge loss for his family and loved ones, and for Oregon. His life made the world a better place.