ADMINISTRATIVE In Memoriam Continued from page 25 great wit that was formidable, amusing and contagious, and who told delightful stories. He loved his family and was a favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews, their husbands and wives and all their children. John’s family consider themselves remarkably fortunate to have been nurtured by him, and he was a proud father and an especially proud grandfather. He is survived by his son, Don; daughter-in-law, Clay; daughter, Jean McGuire Coleman; grandchildren, Mark, Amanda, Jessie, Perry and Don Robert; sister-in-law, Jean Stevenson (Mrs. Donald); brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Wally and Priscilla Stevenson; and brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Rees and Eloise Stevenson.
Paul J. Nagel July 8, 1927 - Jan. 15, 2014 Senior preferred member Paul Jacob Nagel died Jan. 15, 2014. He was 86. He was born on July 8, 1927, to Jacob and Sarah Nagel in Southeast Portland. Paul graduated from Franklin High School in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Philippines until 1946. Paul graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in business in 1950, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. In 1955, Paul married Lera Jean Foster and together they had two children, Steve and Lori. Paul loved his children and took great joy in attending all of his grandchildren’s sporting and school events. He had many old and dear friends, and met new friends wherever he went. Paul co-founded N&C Janitorial Service in 1962. He was a member and past president of the East Side Portland Rotary (since 1974), the Salvation Army/Harbor Light advisory board, and a ski instructor at Mount Hood ski school. He was a member of MAC and the Irvington Athletic Club. In retirement, Paul and Jean traveled extensively to Europe and South America. Paul was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He was fluent in Spanish and active in the “Circulo de Espanol” for more than 40 years. Paul loved to sing and play the harmonica. In the last few years, he took great joy in entertaining his wife and the other residents of Clackamas View Retirement Center. Paul was predeceased by his parents; and brother, Robert “Bob” Nagel. He is survived by his wife, Jean Nagel of Portland; son, Steven of Beaverton; daughter, Lori (Phil Erickson); grandchildren, Natalie, Eloise and Edward; numerous relatives; and friends for whom he cared for deeply.
Remembrances may be made in Paul’s name to the Salvation Army.
Walter H. Pendergrass Jan. 26, 1925 - Dec. 26, 2013 Senior family preferred member Walter H. Pendergrass passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, Dec. 26. He was 88. He was born in Portland, on Jan. 26, 1925, the eldest of the three children of Victor V. and Lorraine (Hinson) Pendergrass. He graduated from Washington High School in 1942 and began studies at Stanford University. When he turned 18, he joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a commissioned officer and serving on a mine sweeper in the Pacific. After World War II, he returned to Stanford to finish his undergraduate studies and attend Stanford Law School, where he married fellow studentPhyllis Sutherland. After graduating in 1950, he came home to Portland and joined the law firm founded by his father, Pendergrass, Spackman and Bullivant, practicing primarily in the areas of wills and trusts and representing small businesses. He became a partner in 1957 and later was managing partner for many years. He and Phyllis had three children, Jim, Anne and Jane. Walter loved to backpack in the Cascades and fly fish Oregon’s rivers. Fishing the Metolius was a particular favorite.
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