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To Grandpa Bill. Written and performed at his memorial service by grandson Mark Wade.
Born William George Hughes of Irish descent 1925. Died 2010 in his hometown of Salem, Oregon, leaving June, his wife of 58 years. Father of five, including my wife. Grandfather to all of our children.
Raised in Portland, Oregon by Sherman and Alice Cochran, tavern owners in St Johns.
B.S. in forestry from Oregon State University. M.S. in administration from Syracuse University. Career forester for the State of Oregon.
Served in WWII as Sergeant in the Army during the U.S. incursion into France. Proposed to his wife June via mail from France, and the mail man knelt on her front porch for Bill to present her ring and ask for her hand in marriage.
Lover of all things Irish, especially the red headed ladies, and a glass of Guiness. Loved to say "If you're lucky enough to be part Irish, you're lucky enough".
Lover of Oregon and all things outdoors, mainly because it looked so much like Ireland.
Always had a kind word, a wink, and an Irish Blessing for all occasions. As honest as the day is long.
If you're going to listen to this, please do so with a glass of your favorite holiday spirit in hand, as he certainly would have wanted it.
RIP Bill.
The song is called "Letters to June" and it is here: Letters to June 2011_12_21.mp3 - File Shared from Box
Born William George Hughes of Irish descent 1925. Died 2010 in his hometown of Salem, Oregon, leaving June, his wife of 58 years. Father of five, including my wife. Grandfather to all of our children.
Raised in Portland, Oregon by Sherman and Alice Cochran, tavern owners in St Johns.
B.S. in forestry from Oregon State University. M.S. in administration from Syracuse University. Career forester for the State of Oregon.
Served in WWII as Sergeant in the Army during the U.S. incursion into France. Proposed to his wife June via mail from France, and the mail man knelt on her front porch for Bill to present her ring and ask for her hand in marriage.
Lover of all things Irish, especially the red headed ladies, and a glass of Guiness. Loved to say "If you're lucky enough to be part Irish, you're lucky enough".
Lover of Oregon and all things outdoors, mainly because it looked so much like Ireland.
Always had a kind word, a wink, and an Irish Blessing for all occasions. As honest as the day is long.
If you're going to listen to this, please do so with a glass of your favorite holiday spirit in hand, as he certainly would have wanted it.
RIP Bill.
The song is called "Letters to June" and it is here: Letters to June 2011_12_21.mp3 - File Shared from Box
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