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Richard (Dick) Ordway

Richard (Dick) Ordway

Richard (Dick) Ordway 92 of Camas WA, passed away peacefully at his Trout Lake home on July 14th, 2024. In his younger years he had a passion for mt. climbing and belonged to the Eugene Obsidians, climbing over 10 major peaks in Oregon, Washington and California from 1948-1951. He and his parents loved competitive sailing. Dick was a graduate of Oregon State Machinist Apprenticeship program and graduated with Honors of 2nd highest in the state of Oregon. He was a long time and current member of the Pacific NW Railway Historical Society 1983-present. He enjoyed volunteering on the 4449 steam train Christmas excursions each year. Dick is survived by his three daughters, Marsha McCarthy, Deanna Skola and Jennifer Keller. He had six
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Trout Lake Presbyterian Church in Trout Lake, WA on August 17th at 11:00am.