Richard Oldridge

Richard “Dick” Oldridge, age 91, of Grants Pass, died October 5, 2017 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Dick was born March 10, 1926 in Artesia, California to Herbert L. Oldridge & Edna J. (Steunenberg) Oldridge. Dick was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His natural mechanical ability, attention to detail and strong work ethic, attributed to a highly successful second career as an industrial fabrication shop supervisor. In 1989 Dick moved from Corona, California to Grants Pass.

He was a member of the Caveman Kiwanis and served as past-president.

When his children were young, he volunteered as a Boy Scout leader.

Dick’s hobbies included fishing and turning wood into sawdust making windmills and birdhouses.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Peggy Oldridge of Grants Pass; four children, Donna Oldridge of Grants Pass, Richard Oldridge Jr of Springfield, Terry Oldridge of Keizer and Jerry Oldridge of Bend; and six grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.