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Orin Kaupanger Obituary
Orin was preceded in death by his father Martin (Earl) Kaupanger and brother Wayne Kaupanger. He is survived by his mother, Delores Kaupanger of Burney California, his son Joseph (Eli) Kaupanger of Burney CA., daughter Andrea Kaupanger of Cameron Park CA., brother David Kaupanger of Council, Idaho, sister Claudia Graves of Burney CA, four grandchildren: Brooke Kaupanger, Darin Wilson, Roman Medrano, Trinity Cross, and many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces who loved their Uncle Orin very much.
Orin was born on June 23, 1945 in McCloud, California. As a boy, he belonged to the Boy Scouts, loved to hunt, fish, shoot pool and play sports. He bowled on a league in Burney and played softball as catcher for many years as an adult. Later, his true passions became golf, mushroom hunting, wood cutting, cooking and he was a loyal Raiders fan. Orin lived in the Intermountain area his entire life with the exception of residing in San Francisco for a short time. He joined the Army after his graduation from Fall River High School in 1963, was stationed in Germany during his service, and came home December of 1968. Upon his return, he followed in the footsteps of his father, working in the timber industry as a timberfaller and salvage logger alongside brother David for many years. More recently, he worked for Dall Construction as a carpenter.
Orin's love for his children and grandchildren was his priority. Family came first, and he truly had a great heart for everyone in his large extended family. He had a great capacity to share all he had with anyone who was in need. He had many, many good friends and will be missed more than can be explained. He touched many lives and was loved by all.
A memorial service will be held at Burney Veterans Hall in Burney California on February 17, 2008, 2 p.m. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Memories and Condolences
for Orin Kaupanger
Marvella Webster (Grove)
March 5, 2008
My heart feels heavy. The summer of '65, fast action pinochle, board games that we all hated, drinking beer on the old reservation, swimming at the dam. I also remember when Orin came home, (Dave, thanks for loaning Orin your car that night and for the trip to Reno). I will always hold tight to the memories of Orin in his younger days. I am sure that there was a reunion of John, Stanley and Billy when Orin reached his final home.
anita allen
February 29, 2008
Things you will miss....your family and friends, pizza and cards at gramma's, winning at cards and giving guff to the people you beat, getting guff from the people who beat you, cutting wood for anyone who needed it, cutting Christmas trees, especially for Liz and Shannon when they could't decide which trees to get after five hours or so traipsing through the woods, making sure all the knives are sharp, having a beer at Half Time with the 3:00 crowd, backyard BBQ's, hunting mushrooms and then giving most of them away to family and friends, watching golf and the world poker tour on TV sitting in your easy chair, helping anyone and everyone who needed help with anything they needed help with, always being a friend.
What we will miss... all of the above, we will miss you always, your friendship, your love and acceptance, your sense of humor, your cooking and your card playing ability, there are so many things we will miss, most of all we will miss seeing you.
Orin, you are one of my very best friends. You helped me get through some very hard times and probably didn't even realize it, just telling me "it's ok" made a world of difference. I will always thank you for being my friend. I love you. Be at peace and rest easy.
Love Cricket.
Claudia Graves
February 22, 2008
Dear Brother Orin,
Almost a month since you left us. Still doesn't seem real. Your children really miss you, Mom's heart is broken, David misses you, I really miss that dry humor and your "it is what it is" attitude. I so appreciate that you were my brother. I vividly remember when you came home from Germany, after being discharged from the Army. I walked into the house after school and you jumped out from behind the wood stove and I was so excited and surprised to see you that I got a bloody nose, and was very embarassed as only a 12 year old girl can get.
I wish your grandchildren could still have you here to teach them all you taught us. Your memorial service was beautiful, and so many people came, near and far, cousins, friends, family, inlaws, outlaws. I keep hearing why from so many people but only God knows why. He promises that he has plans for those who love Him. For all who loved Orin: please don't ask why for too long, it will only make you bitter, not better. Turn to your family, friends, and especially our Father who loves us beyond comprehension. Orin wouldn't want to bring us tears and heartache, only love. I'll see you soon Orin, don't forget I have no sense of direction and lose my way easily and will be looking for your smiling face............
Hal Gilmore
February 21, 2008
I have had the pleasure of being around Kaupangers for most of my life. Starting with being pals with Wayne, a scout of Earls, and borrowing a few beers from Hank. I have known Orin for all of those years and even worked with him back in the early 80's, in Alaska chipping away at the frozen tundra and ice fishing for Burbot. I have always enjoyed him and couldn't wait to see him again on yearly visits just to hear "The things you see when you don't have a gun". I have had the fortune of working with Orin the last 4 years and enjoyed every day of it. I will and do miss him terribly. I must sign off with one of his many nicknames....R.I.P.
Erik Miller
February 20, 2008
I'm glad I got to meet Orin when Nancy and I came up for Claudia's wedding.
My condolences to the rest of the family.
Wendy Dougherty
February 17, 2008
Memories that will fade and dim, but still be held dear -
"Oh, pretty good 'n you?"... eyes the color of a summer sky... peeling blue & white Chevy pickup...well-worn work boots with a flat tan sole...squinting into the barbecue with smoke curling up around his face... Miller Lite...unhurried deliberate heel to toe stride... dirty, comfortable ball cap (a clean one for special occasions)...trimmed white beard that he stroked from jaw to chin... plaid flannel shirts... Ben Davis pants... miniature ecosystem in the bed of his truck that would require an EIR if he ever chose to clean it out... football pools... one of my earliest memories is of flying through the air as Orin and Hank threw me back and forth...milk jug with frozen water...putting a tree down -exactly- where he wanted it... "I'm losing pressure"... monosyllabic replies... 1/2 Time Pizza... following his truck down dirt roads to cut wood, pick berries, cut Christmas trees, hunt mushrooms & go ice-skating...permanently bent middle finger that was especially good at pulling in my poker money... a loner that loved his family & friends... "That Orin's got short wheel-base" - declared a tall logging & hunting buddy once... he made sure we were all warm during the wintertime... he especially loved the little kids..."I'm getting tired of these community projects"...a side-view mirror screwed to his wall to see who was driving up his driveway from his easy-chair...he loved retirement and rubbed it that I had to work while he didn't...Aloe Vera...road-hunting for "Kings" and finding them by seeing just a bump & and crack in the soil...cooking the only liver & onions (and wild duck) that I ever went back for "seconds" of...chuckling crookedly into his beard to hide the little gap in his front teeth..."Whaddever"... golf balls in the pasture ...telling me my sandwiches were "dry as a fart"...giving me advice on how to cook fish...My all-time favorite - "Wa'l, I never!"... his pocketknife...chain oil in a beat-up detergent bottle...clothes-line strung up in his living room...silence was his art-form...the silence that I kept when I last said "good-bye" as I took his hand in both of mine and didn't say "I love you." I know he knew when I looked into his eyes, though.
Orin, I hope you're enjoying your new and improved retirement, free of worry and pain. Say hi to Grandpa from me.
Love Wendy
Jim & Nancy Clarke
February 15, 2008
I knew cousin Orin as young boy and later as an old man, and found him always insightful and fun to be around. I'm sure he is still hunting, fishing, and cooking somewhere and won't need a license for any of that anymore.
Nancy Clarke
February 13, 2008
Cousin Orin, one-of-a-kind, you showed us all what-for. Thanks for being so very much you, Cousin -- for your generosity and steadfastness, your love for your family and friends, all under that cap and beard. We'll miss you!
Andrea Kaupanger
February 8, 2008
My Father was a gift to this world and a blessing to all that knew him. I am so lucky to be his daughter. He showed patience, perseverance, and love always. He is greatly missed by all. I love you. Rest in peace.
Claudia (Kaupanger) Graves
February 7, 2008
He was a man of few words but a very big heart. I can't really wrap my mind around the thought he is gone. I see his pickup and then I remember. I pray that everyone who loved him is able to get through this, myself included. Rest in peace my dear brother, love Claudia
Joe & Carolyn (Denny) Noble
February 7, 2008
Joe and I were so sorry to hear of Orin's passing. We will always remember the good times we had at the parties at Lake Britton,and Clark Creek Lodge. Orins famous fried potatoes always tasted extra good in the open air. He was one of a kind for sure, and will be missed by many. Our condolences to the remanining family members.
valerie & ron bartlett
February 6, 2008
It's been a pleasure to know Orin & his family for many years. Orin was great at removing fish hooks from fingers & great at cooking up the catch of the day to boot!
Miss ya "O"! Val & Ron (Dog Boy Too!)
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Julie Clarke
February 6, 2008
As his younger cousin, I have known Orin my whole life. His dry humor and rumbling voice, his love of food, family and fun, his kindness and tenderness with all the children through the years, including me when I was a little brat, so many wonderful memories! You know what they say about Heaven having a great rock n roll band, well now they have a darn good cook and they are probably having pancakes for thousands. My heart goes out to the whole family.
Ginger Ramsay
February 6, 2008
I will miss his spot at the poker table, his stool at Half-Time, beside me coaching how to hold and shoot a gun better, cooking at the BBQ or the stove on Sunday Mornings at Grandma's house. Orin always seemed to be in the background, but he was always there. It was hard to make him smile, But when he did it was a big, genuine smile that filled his whole face. I never got the chance to go Mushroom hunting with him and I will miss "poking fun at him." His passing was so sudden and too soon. My love and condolences to all his family.
Angie Murray
February 5, 2008
I will miss O very much and I am so happy and proud to a part of his amazing family.
All my love,
Angie
Dale Graves
February 5, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Paul Smith
February 5, 2008
Dear Hearts, Paul and I were devastated to learn of Orin's passing. He is taking this very hard. He loved Orin like a brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love,
Paul and Verlene Smith
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