December 2018

John Isom
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Brother John Isom. He passed away December 12, he was a member with us for 40 years. He originally initiated in LU 347, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Carlton R Morgan
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Brother Carlton Morgan, he was a member with LU 290 for almost 41 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
George Comiskey
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Brother Comiskey, he was a member with us for 65 years. He originally initiated in LU 170 (Vancouver BC) and transferred from LU 170 into our Eureka Local 471. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Stanley R Harington
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Brother Harrington, he was a member with us for almost 41 years. He originally initiated in LU 235, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

November 2018

Donald D Flury
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Donald Flury, he was a life member with us, a member with us for 65 years. His original initiation was in LU 230, 1953. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Harold G Matsler
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Harold Matsler, he passed away November 13. He originally initiated in LU 481 in 1951, he was a member for 67 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Richard F Gruenewald
With heavy hears we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Mr. Greunewald, on November 9. He originally initiated in LU 488 in 1979, he was a member with us for 39 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Haskell H Terry
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that Brother Haskell Terry has passed away on November 17. Mr. Terry was a member with us for over 40 years, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

October 2018

Steven E. Thomas
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Steven Thomas. He passed away on October 8, he was a member with Local 290 for 41 years.  Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Zane “Spider” Smith
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Zane Smith, also known as Spider. He passed away on Saturday October 13, he was a member with us for 30 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. The family will be providing a service for Spider on Sunday, October 21st, starting at 9 am, at the Moose Lodge in Redmond, Oregon.

Christopher Baker
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Christopher Baker. He passed away on Wednesday October 9, he was a 9th term apprentice with Local 290. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

September 2018

Monte Harmon
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Monte Harmon. He passed away on September 7, he was 85 years old and a member with us for over 40 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Harry Peterson
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Harry Peterson. He passed away on September 4, he was 75 years old and a member with us for over 50 years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

August 2018

Steven Cowell
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Steven Cowell on Thursday, August 23rd. Former HVAC Journeyman, he originally initiated in 2000 as a Metal Trades REF Journeyman with LU 290. He was 63 years old, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Celebration of Life for Brother Steven Cowell will be September 13 at 1 pm. The Trails at the Resort at the Mountain 68010 E Fairway Ave Welches Oregon 97067.

Lawrence Veatch
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along the passing of Lawrence Veatch, as some may have known him Larry. He was only 58 years old when he passed, he was a 35 year member with LU 290. PLease keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Celebration of life service for Brother Veatch will be September 14 starting at 11 am located at St Johns Catholic Church, 8701 NE 119th Vancouver, WA.

Kenneth Bailey
With heavy hearts our member Kenneth Bailey has passed away on August 18. He originally initiated into Local 418 in 1965 as a Plumber Apprentice and was 80 years old, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dwight Thomas 
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Dwight Thomas, he was a 65 year member. He passed away at the age of 99, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Willard Larson
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Willard Larson on August 12. Willard was originally initiated as a Plumber Apprentice with LU 290 in 1968, he was 73 when he passed. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Donald Sheffield
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Donald Sheffield. He was 85 years old please keep his family in your thoughts.

Michael Murray
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice that our member Michael Murray has passed awa on August 1. He was originally initiated as a Steamfitter Apprentice in LU 191, he was only 69 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

July 2018

John Carson
Lori Carson and the entire Carson family would like to invite everyone to attend a Celebration of Life for our friend and brother, John Carson on Saturday August 11th, 1:00-4:00 pm. This will be a chance to share memories, a few laughs and likely some tears.

Food will be served and this celebration is open to all who knew and loved Johnny.

This celebration will be held at the Embassy Suites, 9000 SW Washington Square Rd., Tigard OR 97223.

James Caldwell
James initiated into Local 51 in 1974 as a Metal Trades Journeyman. We are passing along the notice of his passing, he was 73 years old. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Paul Harriot
Paul was initiated as a Marine Fitter Apprentice in 1982 into Local 235.He was an Instructor for Local 290 as well as a gifted fitter and supervisor. He received his 35 year pin in June of this year. He was 61 years old. Thoughts and Prayers for his family.

Wayne Timmons
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Wayne Timmons on Wednesday, July 4th. He originally initiated in 1998 completing 20 years of membership.

Robert Korhonen

With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Robert Korhonen. He originally initiated in 1960 completing 58 years of membership.

June 2018

Charles Sears
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Charles Sears. Mr. Sears originally initiated in 1981. He was 75 years old please keep his family in your thoughts. The family will be having a viewing on Monday June 18 from 5-8:30 PM, at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. The following day Tuesday June 19 they will be having a service starting at noon, at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home as well. 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030

Michael Callahan
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Michael Callahan on Friday, June 29th. Former Business agent and organizer for the QCCUS. He originally initiated in 1982 completing 36 years of membership. His celebration of life will be hosted at the Local 290 meeting hall on Saturday July 7th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Robert Lester
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Robert Lester on Saturday, June 30th. He originally initiated in 1991 completing 27 years of membership.

May 2018

Martin A Foley
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Martin Foley. Mr. Foley originally initiated into LU 621 as an HVAC Apprentice. He was 62 years old please keep his family in your thoughts.

Kenneth R Halvorson
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Kenneth Halvorson. He was 78 years old please keep his family in your thoughts.

Thomas B Jones
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Thomas Jones. Mr. Jones originally initiated as a BT Steamfitter in LU 481. He was 92 years old please keep his family in your thoughts.

Thomas B Jones
With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Thomas Jones. Mr. Jones originally initiated in January of 1949. He was 92 years old please keep his family in your thoughts.

Robert Yaw

With heavy hearts we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Robert Yaw. Mr.Yaw originally initiated into LU 290 as a MT Plumber. He was 47 years old, please keep his family in your thoughts. Celebration of life will be held at the Anderson Tribute Center on May 20, 2018 starting at 1pm. Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave Hood River, OR 97031.

Click Here for more information on Robert Yaw’s Memorial 

April 2018

William Breck

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of William Breck. Mr.Breck originally initiated into LU 290 as a Metal Trades Journeyman in 1996. He was 67 years old, please keep his family in your thoughts.

Thomas H Edwards

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Thomas Edwards. Mr.Edward initiated as an apprentice in LU 51 in 1960. He was 82 years old, please keep his family in your thoughts.

Joseph Morrow

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Joseph Morrow. Mr.Morrrow initiated as a Oil Burner in LU 235 in 1966. He was 81 years old, Please keep him and his family in your thoughts.

March 2018

Gary Weingart

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Gary Weingart, Mr. Weingart initiated as a BT Pipefitter in LU 741 in 1993. He was 58 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts. Celebration of life service will be held at St. Matthews Catholic Church On Thursday March 22, 2018.
475 SE Third Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123. 2pm -5pm

Harold Orpet

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Harold Orpet, Mr. Orpet initiated in Local 398 in 1973. He was 91 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

February 2018

Karl Janke

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Brother Karl Janke. Mr. Janke initiated as a Metal Trades Plumber in LU 290 in 1999, Karl was only 63 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Jeffrey McGavran

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Jeffrey McGavran Mr. McGavran initiated as a SF Apprentice in LU 290 in 1996. He was 51 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Kenneth Carmickle

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Kenneth Carmickle. Mr. Carmickle initiated as a BT Apprentice Pipefitter in LU 481 in 1969. He retired in 2003 and was 69 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.
Celebration of life will be held at the Springfield Training Center at 11 AM on March 10, 2018.

Frank Fandrich

We have received notice of the passing of Frank Fandrich. Mr. Fandrich initiated as a BT Pipefitter Journeyman in LU 235 in 1974. He retired in 2011 and was 75 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Allen Hinz

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Allen Hinz. Mr. Hinz initiated as a BT Plumber in LU 51 in 1959. He retired in 2000 and was 79 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Larold Hunnel

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Larold Hunnel. Mr. Hunnel initiated as a BT Steamfitter in LU 235 in 1958. He retired in 1984 and was 84 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Jack Kelsey

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Jack Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey initiated as a BT Plumber Apprentice in LU 51 in 1966. He retired in 2008 and was 74 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

William McClelland

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of William McClelland. Mr. McClelland initiated as a BT Pipefitter in LU 235 in 1970. He retired in 1998 and was 86 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Cedric Moore

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Cedric Moore. Mr. Moore initiated as a Residential Plumber in LU 68 in 1972. He retired in 2007 and was 72 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Dale Pullman

With heavy hearts, we are forwarding along that we have received notice of the passing of Dale Pullman. Mr. Pullman initiated as a MT Journeyman in LU 290 in 1993. He retired in 2003 and was 66 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

January 2018

Lance Vincent

We have received notice that Lance Vincent has passed away. Mr. Vincent initiated as a MT Marine Pipefitter in LU 235 in 1968. He retired in 2001. He was 79 years old.

Earl Cotton

We have received notice that Earl Cotton has passed away. Mr. Cotton initiated as a BT Plumber Apprentice in LU 51 in 1958. He retired in 1996. He was 83 years old.

Gene Tompsett

We have received notice that Gene Tompsett has passed away. Mr. Tompsett initiated as a BT Steamfitter in LU 481 in 1963. He retired in 1991. He was 81 years old.

Nathaniel TenEyck

With deepest sadness we report the passing of Steamfitter Apprentice, Nathaniel TenEyck, on Monday, January 15. Nathan was surrounded by his loving friends and family at Lagacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Nathan was born Jan. 8, 1991, in Hermiston. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. at Umatilla High School. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Please keep Nathan’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Steven Aronson

We have received notice that Steven Aronson has died. Mr. Aronson initiated as a BT Steamfitter Apprentice in LU 235 in 1968. He retired in 2004. He was 71 years old.
There will be a celebration of life for Steve on January 27, 2018 from 11 AM-3 PM. There will be an open mic for anyone that wants to say something. It will be at: St. Therese Catholic Church in the Parish Hall (1260 NE 132nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230).

Matthew Manley

With heavy hearts we report that Matthew Manley, Local 290 HVAC member, has passed away.  Matt was crabbing off his kayak near the mouth of the Seaside Estuary on New Year’s Day when he went missing.  Matt joined Local 290 in March, 2017 and worked for Green Box Mechanical.  He is survived by his parents, loving partner Megan and countless friends and family members. Please keep the Manley family in your thoughts and prayers.

Matthew’s life celebration service is on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10 AM at Rolling Hills Community Church (3550 SW Borland Road, Tualatin, OR 97062). Anyone can speak to share about Matthew.

Gary Stimson

We have received notice that Gary Stimson has died. Mr. Stimson initiated as a BT Plumber Apprentice in LU 481 in 1965. He retired in 1993. He was 71  years old.