Richard Trudo

Richard (Dick) W. Trudo passed away at the age of 82 at home in Beaverton, Oregon after a battle with cancer. Dick was a loving, generous and humorous husband, son, brother, grandpa, and friend. He was loved by so many, and we all will miss him always and forever.
Dick was born in McMinnville, Oregon to Robert and Alice Trudo on September 28, 1942.
He graduated from McMinnville High School in 1960 and attended Linfield College. Dick served his country in the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, California and was in the Oregon National Guard. He retired after working 42 years for Safeway as a Meat Manager, working at 10 different stores across Oregon and California.
Dick had a green thumb and enjoyed growing tomatoes and garlic, his specialties, along with many beautiful flowers. He delighted in crabbing and vacationing at the Oregon Coast and traveling to Hawaii (his favorite), and to Laughlin and Reno, Nevada with his wife Patricia.
Dick was a sports enthusiast and played on the basketball team and ran track for McMinnville High. As an adult he enjoyed playing golf, poker, cribbage and bowling with his buddies. He loved cheering on his favorite teams with gusto over his lifetime.
Dick is predeceased by his parents, son Greg, brothers Bobby and Randy, and brother-in-law Roger Newton.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Patricia, son Brian (Inday), daughter Lori, brother Ron (Carol), sisters-in-law Diane (Bobby), Chris (Randy), and Linda Taylor (Rich). He also is survived by stepdaughters Kathy Hall (Stuart) and Teresa Menefee. He has 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as former wives Liz (mother of Lori, Brian, and Greg) and Melody, many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A private family graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in McMinnville.