January 13, 1927- October 12, 2008
Dick was born in Seattle, Washington, and raised on Mercer Island. Roseburg has been his home for over forty years and he thoroughly enjoyed begin an Oregonian. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. During the Second World War he proudly served in the U.S. Army. His lifelong career in insurance began in Seattle and soon he transferred to Portland as a Casualty Insurance Manager, progressed on to become a Bond Manager and then a Branch Manager. In 1965 he came to Roseburg as a partner in an insurance agency. After a number of years he merged with Umpqua Insurance. Dick remained with Umpqua for 19 years until his retirement. They were good years spent in a business he enjoyed. He often made the comment " I enjoy this business with its challenges". Dick had belonged to the Morning Rotary, was a Paul Harris member and felt that being a math mentor was an honor. He also enjoyed his longstanding membership in the Roseburg Country Club. Dick belonged to the Chamber of Commerce and was a Past President. He was a former chairman of the Community Cancer Center and continued to serve as their treasurer. He had served as District Chairman of Douglas Fir District Boy Scouts and had received their Award of Merit. Hobbies he enjoyed included golfing, fishing, hunting, gardening and reading. Dick and his wife, Danese, (Skip) enjoyed many trips over the years. Dick is survived by his wife, Danese (Skip) of 39 years; son, Brian and his wife, Lori; daughter, Danese Ann Gordon and her husband, Steve, who had been like a son to Dick; daughters, Karen Williams and Marilyn Morehead. He was the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Erwin; his first wife, Dwana, and son-in-law, Jimmy Williams. Dick daily enjoyed the beauties and joys that our Lord provides and he lived his life with a strong spiritual belief. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home, 1346 Fisher Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Community Cancer Center at 545 W. Umpqua, Roseburg, OR. 97471.
Ancestry Hints for Erwin MOREHEAD
