Obituary of Richard Allan Kerron

Richard Allan Kerron April 16, 1918 - January 16, 2014 Richard Kerron, 95, was born in Portland OR in the family home on Wasco St. to Herbert Frances Kerron and Edith (Collinson) Kerron. He was a graduate of Grant High School and Oregon State University where he completed education to become an electrical engineer. While at OSU, he was a member of the ROTC program and Delta Upsilon fraternity. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Bess I. Everson. They were married for 72 years. Within days of being married in June 1941, Richard was called to active duty. He was scheduled to go to England, but his appendix caused a delay. His orders then sent him to India and then China. He had many stories to share of his time spent in those countries. There was the Bengal tiger hunt in India and then a plane failure in China that ended in a rescue by opium traders that helped the Americans until they were able to radio out. Upon return when the war ended, Richard went to work for Pacific NW Bell (PNB). He retired from PNB in 1978 due to health reasons. A diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis changed the course of his plans. He also retired from the active Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a Boy Scout leader and an Eagle Scout reviewer. Upon retirement, he repaired braille typewriters through a service program with Telephone Pioneers. He is survived by his wife, Bess Irene; sons Richard (Elrita) and Bruce; daughter, Nancy (Ross) Cain of The Dalles; six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1935. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Westminster, N.E. 16th and Hancock St. In lieu of flowers, Richard’s family requests donations to the Homebound Ministry program or Building fund for Westminster Presbyterian Church. Service Information