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1942
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2024
Richard Tallmadge Obituary
Richard Tallmadge
September 15, 1942 - May 14, 2024
PORTLAND, OR - Richard Tallmadge was born on 9/15/1942 to George and Marian Tallmadge in Fresno CA. He grew up in Butte Montana, attending St. Anns Elementary school, then graduating from Boys Central Catholic HS. He spent 8 years in the Navy, during which time he met and married Dolores Crocker in Newberg Or. and was stationed on Whidbey Is. His last tour of duty was on the USS Sanctuary off the coast of Viet Nam where he was exposed to Agent Orange. After leaving the navy they eventually moved to Portland Or. He passed away May 14th 2024 from multiple health issues, many of them from the Agent Orange exposure.
He was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother, Gary and nephew, Jeff.
He is survived my his wife, Dolores; sons: Christopher and Dwayne; daughter, Cori as well as eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and lots of cousins.
A Military service will be June 27th at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR, followed by a celebration of life at New Hope Church at 10603 SE Henderson, Portland, OR 97266 .
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Dolores Balkovetz Piper
June 8, 2024
Dick and I went through St. Ann's Elementary together in Butte, Montana. He was the kindest, most gentle person and a lot of fun. We were a very close knit bunch who went to St. Ann's together, and we won't ever forget our classmates/friends there. A special time in life.
Dolores Balkovetz Piper
S Mary Lex Smith SCL
June 4, 2024
Dick and I went all through 8 years at St Ann´s. I always remember him as kind and fun to be around. He will be remembered in my prayers as will his family. You will miss him but he will always be with you, just in a different form. God bless you! Sister Mary Lex smith, SCL
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