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Roland Potter Obituary

ROLAND DOUGLAS POTTER Roland passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 14, 2015. Roland was born April 25, 1946 in Los Angeles California to Joann Cummings and Maxwell Potter. He joined the army at seventeen in 1963 and was awarded seven air medals for flying 150 air missions in Vietnam before he was injured. He was injured in a helicopter crash and spent many months in a hospital in the Phillipines. After his honorable discharge, he attended USC and graduated with a degree in accounting. He worked for Peat, Marwick & Mitchell in Los Angeles where he honed his accounting and audit skills. He was a CPA to more than 300 people who were not just clients but people he loved. He is survived by his loving wife Roseann Potter and sons Braden Potter, Bill Allman and his grandson Sylas Potter. He is also survived by loving family and friends too numerous to mention. He was a self made man and a brilliant craftsman. He built all of his own homes. He was a champion benchrest shooter and he was inducted into the Benchrest Hall of Fame. He was a gifted musician who loved the blues and was taught guitar by Mance Lipscomb. Memorial contributions may be made in Roland's name to the Oasis Women's Crisis Shelter, P.O. Box 932, Gold Beach, Oregon or to the charity of your choice. Services will be at Sanders Funeral Home, 1835 E Street, Eureka on Tuesday February 24th at ten-thirty. A celebration of Roland's life will be announced at a later date in March. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com and clcik on obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2015.

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Ann Jasper

February 18, 2025

Roland was my brother-in-law, but he was more like a brother to me and a son to my parents. Gone too soon from all our lives, Roland brought a lot of joy to our family- through his music, his sense of humor, his warmth and caring , but most of all for the way he loved and took care of Roseann. Such a talented man in so many ways. His depth of knowledge was incredible and his list of friends so long. He was loved by so many. We all miss Roland, and no one more so than Roseann. Rest in peace, my brother, you did well.

Roseann j potter

February 18, 2025

Ten years
Seems like yesterday
Always in my heart
Till we are joined together again
My valentine

Rose

July 23, 2023

Not a day goes by that you are not missed
You will always be alive to me

Roseanne Potter

April 18, 2020

Thankyou to all who wrote here
I was in such shock I never saw these notes of kindness
I will never stop grieving but now I hear Roland more
I was so loved by this incredible man
My heart wishes I was with him every day but I try and make him proud
Thankyou all again
Roseann

Susan Churchfield

April 16, 2015

Very sad news, wishing you peace, condolences from the Churchfield family

Louis Bregger

March 31, 2015

So sad to just hear of cousin Rolland's passing. I send my condolences to all of the family.

Tracy Fleming

March 24, 2015

Roland is such a unique, caring, kind, and very humorous soul.
I am sure that his strong depth of character will live on in Roseann, Braden, Bill and Sylas, as well as in many of us that knew him less well. He had a way of infecting all who met him with his wit and kindness. What a blessing to have known him. How fortunate you, his family, is for having been so close to such a special being. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time of grieving.

Melanie Chase

March 8, 2015

So sorry for your lose Roseanne.

Ruth Chausse

March 6, 2015

Roseann,
My heart goes out to you, the family and all of us who have lost a great friend. I'm so grateful to have had the honor of having had Roland as a friend for my entire adult life.
He will be missed by many but live on in our memories forever. Soar high my friend.
Ruth Chausse

Joyce Houston

March 2, 2015

Dear Roseann, I was so sorry to hear of Roland's passing. My heart goes out to you and the rest of his family. Please take good care of yourself. I hope to see you at his memorial.
Very Sincerely,

thomas grover

March 1, 2015

Dear Roseann,we will all miss Roland.My heart goes out to you
and to all who knew him.

Carol Goldberg

March 1, 2015

I will always remember Roland's great sense of humor and his loving, caring heart...and listening to him play the 1040 Blues while I frantically worked on my taxes. To you Rosann, many blessings on your path of healing from this sad loss.

February 28, 2015

Our family will miss Roland and his great voice, his sense of humor, his witty observations, and so much more. Rosanne, you are in our thoughts and hearts. We loved Roland very much!
Ron, Linda, Stephen, Morgan

Steven Smith

February 27, 2015

First let me thank Roland, for his service to our country...Well done my friend. I met Roland, while also working out at E.P.T. Very funny, nice,and good friend. I had heard,that he was quite a marksman also. My condolences to his wife and other family members....R.I.P. Roland.....Steve

Pat Inabnit

February 26, 2015

My condolences to the family. Roland is the best landlord I have ever known, as well as a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Pat Inabnit, Hydesville Mobile Park
Hydesville Mobile Park

Michele Harris

February 25, 2015

Roseann, I am sorry to hear of Roland's
passing. My condolences to you and your
family. He was a nice person, and a very concerned landlord to me. I wish I had known he was a Vietnam Vet, I would have thanked him in person.
Flying with Angels now...
Michele Harris

Doris Osburn

February 25, 2015

Roseann,
I'm sorry for you that you have joined the ranks of widowhood. May God console you in your grief, comfort you in your loneliness, grant your wisdom in your actions, and HELP you to keep up with your "do gooding". many thanks for all you do, and the years that Roland was our account at Osburn Trucking Enterprises!!! My prayers, are with you, Doris HO!!!

Bill & Sam Small

February 25, 2015

Many good memories shooting next to Roland in Benchrest competitions over the years. He was an exceptional shot, wealth of knowledge, great personality and had a wonderful sense of humor. Always made you smile. Lots of fond memories shooting together. Condolences to his family. His service to our country is deeply appreciated. A great man and he will truly missed and not forgotten.

February 24, 2015

Roland was my landlord many, many years ago. I didn't know him beyond that relationship, but he was always a very kind man and very easy going. My condolences.
-Connie S.

Steve & Velma Town

February 24, 2015

Roseann, we were so sad to hear of Roland's passing. He was a good man and a friend. Our caring thoughts are with you.

Becky Smith

February 24, 2015

Dear Roseann I was deeply saddened by the news of Roland's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. May your memories help you find peace.
With caring thoughts, Love to you, Becky Smith

Sanders Funeral Home

February 24, 2015

The Sanders staff extends their deepest condolences to the family.

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