Albany SOAR Chapter 12-7

Albany SOAR Chapter 12-7 Albany SOAR Chapter 12-7 represents the retirees from USW Local 6163 & USW Local 7150. The members stay informed,stay involved and stay active .

09/06/2025

Vernon I. Perry, 91, of Salem, passed away at his home.
The son of Rufus and Onie Hubbard Perry, he was born in Crab Orchards, Kentucky. He married Margaret Loftis on June 15, 1952 in Talbot Oregon.
After leaving home, Vernon lived in Jefferson, Talbot, Marion, Salem and Albany.
Vernon worked at Wah Chang in Albany for 23 years.
Vernon enjoyed fishing and golf. He coached Little League Baseball. He also loved to travel so they sold the house and set out in the motorhome. They spent a number of years in Washington, California, Nevada and Arizona.
Vernon is survived by his children, Mark and Verna; sisters, Dorothy and Pearl; grandchildren Tara, William, Marcus, Adam and Veronica; great grandchildren Ocyus, Violet, Tayleah and Hope.
He was preceded by his wife Margaret; son, Randall; brothers, John, Melvin, Everett and Carl and sisters, Francis, Mary, Lilly and June.
May he rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Garry Steffy

08/07/2025

Recently I have been told of a passing of a Local 6163 retiree.
Stan Bender was a Millwright in Sand Chlorination. He died on
July 28th, 2025. He was 86 years old.
May he rest in peace,
Respectfully,
Garry Steffy

07/21/2025

Chuck (Charles) Moore
May 23, 1942 — July 10, 2025
Salem
Chuck (Charles Ray) Moore peacefully entered the presence of his Savior the morning of July 10th at age 83. He was born in Westwood, California on May 23, 1942.
Chuck spent his growing up years in Scio, Oregon where he attended all 12 years of school. He received both his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education at Oregon College of Education (now known as Western Oregon University). Chuck taught in the Albany School District and was an administrator for the Title I Programs. He developed the Albany Education Center where parents and teachers alike could acquire learning and teaching resources. The Oregon Department of Education honored him as the Oregon Title Distinguished Educator for 1995-1997. Chuck worked for the Oregon Dept. of Education as a consultant for reviewing Title I programs throughout the state.
Chuck married Barbara Jean Kilmer on July 28,1967. They were married for 58 years. They have 2 children, their son Shane Moore (wife Stacey Moore) and daughter Tonja Patterson (husband Trevor Patterson). Their grandchildren include Taprie Hayes, Dallas Hayes, Brenna Moore, Kayla Moore, and Zach Moore. Chuck loved and cherished his family deeply.
Chuck served in the Army Reserve for 6 years from 1965 until 1971.He enjoyed sports. In college he played basketball at Portland State College and handball at Oregon College of Education. He made the baseball team at OCE, but had to quit to go to work at Wah Chang. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed fishing and spent many summers with family and friends fishing in Canadian and Alaskan waters. He built drift boats and loved floating the rivers, especially the Deschutes and the Santiam.
Upon retirement, Chuck's goal was to visit all 50 states. With his wife and friends, he made that happen. Out of country, the travel highlight for him was touring Israel.
He attended Salem Heights Church and served as Lay Elder for many years. He was a teacher, mentor, encourager, and friend to many. He was a special man who will be missed.
May he rest in peace,
Respectfully,
Garry Steffy

07/21/2025

Floyd Dean Garrison Obituary
Floyd Dean Garrison of Lebanon, Oregon passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted husband, proud father, skilled craftsman, and ardent fisherman, Floyd lived a life rooted in integrity, creativity, and quiet strength.
Born on August 11, 1939 in Lebanon to Francis Downing and Charles Garrison, Floyd grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and perseverance. After his school years, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served with pride and distinction. Stationed in Japan, Floyd played the clarinet a testament to his lifelong appreciation for music and the arts. His time abroad left a lasting impression, and he spoke often and fondly of those years.
On February 8, 1964, Floyd married the love of his life, Ruthann Claire Rau, in West Orange, New Jersey. Together they settled in Lebanon, Oregon, where Floyd quite literally built their life from the ground up constructing the family home on Mount Hope Drive with his own hands. There, he and Ruthann raised their three children and built a legacy of love and resilience.
A skilled carpenter by trade, Floyd spent much of his career working for Teledyne Wah Chang before retiring. Outside of work, he was rarely idle. Whether sketching, painting, building intricate model ships, or shaping wood into beauty and function, Floyd found joy in crafting with care. Yet among his many hobbies, nothing brought him greater peace than casting a line and spending quiet hours fishing.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Leonard Garrison and Gary Watson. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Renee Bias, Robert Garrison, and Brian Garrison; his grandchildren: Troy Bias, Kayla Bias, Jake Bias, Peyton Garrison, Kaitlynn Rosin, Justin Garrison, and Ashley Garrison; and his great-grandchildren: Jade Bias, Levi Garrison, Ryan Garrison, Jaxon Bias, and Jenafer Garrison.
Floyd’s legacy lives on in the lives he shaped, the home he built, and the stories he leaves behind told in wood, in water, and in memory.
May he rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Garry Steffy

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