As we read the obituary at the San Jose Mercury News today, we pray for the soul of the many men and women who lived life to the fullest. May they rest in peace and may God be with them. We can also learn from the nature of their deaths.  Many factors contributed to long life, happiness and laughter, living with family and love of their career and life in general, exercised, consumed healthy foods, has less stress in life and many unknowns.

Tim died at 76 at his home surrounded by love ones as he battled adenocarcinoma. He was active in many non-profit boards and loved art.

Richard 1936 – 2017 died peacefully at 80 , was born and raised in Pendleton and was a top athlete from elementary through high school

Father Raymond  1935 – 2017 died after living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for the last several years…