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Richard Dark Obituary
Dick married Dorothy Mae Odem on April 10, 1954 in Portland, OR. They had a life filled with adventure from camping in Mexico, Canada, and all over the United States to cruising to Alaska.
Dick loved fishing, hunting and camping. He was a Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local 48 and enjoyed teaching pipe-bending classes in his spare time.
Dick is survived by his wife Dorothy Mae Dark, his two children Deborah Trattner and Donna Young, son-in-law Harold Trattner, seven grandchildren, 11 Great-grandchildren and 5 Great Great-grandchildren.
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July 25, 2022
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13
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