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Roger Oukrop
01/18/1944 — 07/25/2017
From West Richland, WA | Born in St. Helens, OR
Roger Oukrop
Roger Edward Oukrop, 73, of West Richland, passed away on July 25, 2017 at Caring Hands in Kennewick. He was born January 18, 1944 in St. Helens, OR.
Roger grew up in Columbia City, OR and graduated from St. Helens High School in 1962. After High School he attended Oregon State University and then served in the Navy for 4yrs during the Vietnam War. Roger married his high school sweetheart in 1965 and had celebrated their 52 year anniversary this year.
Roger moved to Corvallis, OR and was a huge supporter of the Oregon State Beavers. He worked for DeWald NW Co. for 38 years working his way up to President of the Company. Roger believed you should work hard, so you can play hard! His activities and hobbies included: running, mountain biking, elk hunting, and crabbing, camping, water skiing, wake boarding, wood working, and showing his 1948 Chevy Convertible. Roger also had a strong love for music and his dogs, but most of all he enjoyed sharing all with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Oukrop; daughters, Randi and Chris Rusher of W. Richland, WA, Juli and Hallie Slayter of Albany, OR and Angi McMurtrey and Dave Hawks of Metamora, IL; grandchildren, Shelbi and Logan Slayter, Ashli, Mantha and Jessi McMurtrey and Cameron Rusher. Roger is also survived by his siblings, Edna Mae Paul of Lakewood, CO, Sharon Sligar of Grants Pass, OR, Daniel Oukrop of Beaver Creek, OR and Donald Oukrop of Spokane, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mae Oukrop.
A Celebration of Life for Roger will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR.
Please RSVP Nancy at 509-967-0297 or Juli at 1-541-981-0540
Flowers to Einan’s or donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; michaeljfox.org or to the Safe Haven Humane Society in Albany, OR: safehavenhumane.org
Roger, it’s been a long time but I used to live down the street from you in Columbia City in 1950. I never have forgotten you and your family. I always wanted to visit you but never got around to it. I’m sorry for that. I still remember Edna Mau and Sharon and hope that they are well. You were the all American boy that every mother and father want. GOD BLESS you ROGER and rest in peace.
My childhood friend..from Columbia City. You were a wonderful soul. My condolence to your family.
Dear Oukrop family,
You have impacted many lives in a most positive fashion.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” We love you Rog,
Don and Sue
So sorry to read in our local paper of Roger’s passing. I went to high school in St. Helens with him and also he was in our youth group at church there. God bless you and comfort your hearts at this time.
Roger, it’s been a long time but I used to live down the street from you in Columbia City in 1950. I never have forgotten you and your family. I always wanted to visit you but never got around to it. I’m sorry for that. I still remember Edna Mau and Sharon and hope that they are well. You were the all American boy that every mother and father want. GOD BLESS you ROGER and rest in peace.
My childhood friend..from Columbia City. You were a wonderful soul. My condolence to your family.
Dear Oukrop family,
You have impacted many lives in a most positive fashion.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” We love you Rog,
Don and Sue
So sorry to read in our local paper of Roger’s passing. I went to high school in St. Helens with him and also he was in our youth group at church there. God bless you and comfort your hearts at this time.
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