Ray "Dick" Winters
Lifelong Toledo resident Dick Winters, 85, passed away June 9, 2011, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 12, 1925, to Ray and Viola Winters in Welches, Ore., in a logging tent. Dick attended Toledo schools, graduating in 1943, where he was an outstanding athlete and boxer. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, he fibbed about his age so he could join the Marine Corps. He served during World War II in the South Pacific, including Okinawa, with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Infantry. After completing his service commitment, he attended Centralia College taking business courses. He was also an original member of the "Toledo Cheese Makers," a semi-pro baseball team.
Dick began his family and lifelong career in the logging industry in 1947. In 1961 he started the successful Wasser & Winters Co., in Longview. He was a pioneer in shaping the log export business to the Orient. On one of his many trips to the Orient, he partnered with a large ship building firm to design and produce the first version of the modern day log ship. By converting an oil tanker, he was able to dramatically shorten the loading and voyage time, as well as improve the ship's capacity. Wasser & Winters was also the first company to use the roll-out log scale system. Wasser & Winters has logged all through the Northwest, Canada and Alaska. In addition, Dick was the third largest Polled Hereford Cattle breeder in North America with ranches in Western Washington and Lees Summit, Mo.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and attending his children's many athletic events. He traveled extensively around the world.
Dick is survived by his wife of 29 years, Constance; two daughters, Marsha Gallow (Marvin) and Ashley; five sons, Jess (Joelle), Brian, Casey (Jill), Keldy, and Tim Stevens; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ron (Dorothy); and a sister, Joy Leaf (Ken).
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Winters; a daughter, Kathy Bailey; and a grandson, Adam Smith.
He will be remembered for his drive, work ethic and relentless will to live.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lone Hill Cemetery in Toledo.
Dick was a huge supporter of the Toledo schools and community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to the Toledo Memorial Field Fund, care of Denny Clark, P.O. Box 296, Toledo, WA 98591.
Arrangements are by Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel.
Posted in Recent_deaths, Obituaries on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:54 am Updated: 5:27 pm. The Daily News
Lifelong Toledo resident Dick Winters, 85, passed away June 9, 2011, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 12, 1925, to Ray and Viola Winters in Welches, Ore., in a logging tent. Dick attended Toledo schools, graduating in 1943, where he was an outstanding athlete and boxer. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, he fibbed about his age so he could join the Marine Corps. He served during World War II in the South Pacific, including Okinawa, with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Infantry. After completing his service commitment, he attended Centralia College taking business courses. He was also an original member of the "Toledo Cheese Makers," a semi-pro baseball team.
Dick began his family and lifelong career in the logging industry in 1947. In 1961 he started the successful Wasser & Winters Co., in Longview. He was a pioneer in shaping the log export business to the Orient. On one of his many trips to the Orient, he partnered with a large ship building firm to design and produce the first version of the modern day log ship. By converting an oil tanker, he was able to dramatically shorten the loading and voyage time, as well as improve the ship's capacity. Wasser & Winters was also the first company to use the roll-out log scale system. Wasser & Winters has logged all through the Northwest, Canada and Alaska. In addition, Dick was the third largest Polled Hereford Cattle breeder in North America with ranches in Western Washington and Lees Summit, Mo.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and attending his children's many athletic events. He traveled extensively around the world.
Dick is survived by his wife of 29 years, Constance; two daughters, Marsha Gallow (Marvin) and Ashley; five sons, Jess (Joelle), Brian, Casey (Jill), Keldy, and Tim Stevens; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ron (Dorothy); and a sister, Joy Leaf (Ken).
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Winters; a daughter, Kathy Bailey; and a grandson, Adam Smith.
He will be remembered for his drive, work ethic and relentless will to live.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lone Hill Cemetery in Toledo.
Dick was a huge supporter of the Toledo schools and community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to the Toledo Memorial Field Fund, care of Denny Clark, P.O. Box 296, Toledo, WA 98591.
Arrangements are by Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel.
Posted in Recent_deaths, Obituaries on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:54 am Updated: 5:27 pm. The Daily News
Ray "Dick" Winters
Lifelong Toledo resident Dick Winters, 85, passed away June 9, 2011, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 12, 1925, to Ray and Viola Winters in Welches, Ore., in a logging tent. Dick attended Toledo schools, graduating in 1943, where he was an outstanding athlete and boxer. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, he fibbed about his age so he could join the Marine Corps. He served during World War II in the South Pacific, including Okinawa, with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Infantry. After completing his service commitment, he attended Centralia College taking business courses. He was also an original member of the "Toledo Cheese Makers," a semi-pro baseball team.
Dick began his family and lifelong career in the logging industry in 1947. In 1961 he started the successful Wasser & Winters Co., in Longview. He was a pioneer in shaping the log export business to the Orient. On one of his many trips to the Orient, he partnered with a large ship building firm to design and produce the first version of the modern day log ship. By converting an oil tanker, he was able to dramatically shorten the loading and voyage time, as well as improve the ship's capacity. Wasser & Winters was also the first company to use the roll-out log scale system. Wasser & Winters has logged all through the Northwest, Canada and Alaska. In addition, Dick was the third largest Polled Hereford Cattle breeder in North America with ranches in Western Washington and Lees Summit, Mo.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and attending his children's many athletic events. He traveled extensively around the world.
Dick is survived by his wife of 29 years, Constance; two daughters, Marsha Gallow (Marvin) and Ashley; five sons, Jess (Joelle), Brian, Casey (Jill), Keldy, and Tim Stevens; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ron (Dorothy); and a sister, Joy Leaf (Ken).
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Winters; a daughter, Kathy Bailey; and a grandson, Adam Smith.
He will be remembered for his drive, work ethic and relentless will to live.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lone Hill Cemetery in Toledo.
Dick was a huge supporter of the Toledo schools and community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to the Toledo Memorial Field Fund, care of Denny Clark, P.O. Box 296, Toledo, WA 98591.
Arrangements are by Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel.
Posted in Recent_deaths, Obituaries on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:54 am Updated: 5:27 pm. The Daily News
Lifelong Toledo resident Dick Winters, 85, passed away June 9, 2011, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 12, 1925, to Ray and Viola Winters in Welches, Ore., in a logging tent. Dick attended Toledo schools, graduating in 1943, where he was an outstanding athlete and boxer. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, he fibbed about his age so he could join the Marine Corps. He served during World War II in the South Pacific, including Okinawa, with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Infantry. After completing his service commitment, he attended Centralia College taking business courses. He was also an original member of the "Toledo Cheese Makers," a semi-pro baseball team.
Dick began his family and lifelong career in the logging industry in 1947. In 1961 he started the successful Wasser & Winters Co., in Longview. He was a pioneer in shaping the log export business to the Orient. On one of his many trips to the Orient, he partnered with a large ship building firm to design and produce the first version of the modern day log ship. By converting an oil tanker, he was able to dramatically shorten the loading and voyage time, as well as improve the ship's capacity. Wasser & Winters was also the first company to use the roll-out log scale system. Wasser & Winters has logged all through the Northwest, Canada and Alaska. In addition, Dick was the third largest Polled Hereford Cattle breeder in North America with ranches in Western Washington and Lees Summit, Mo.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and attending his children's many athletic events. He traveled extensively around the world.
Dick is survived by his wife of 29 years, Constance; two daughters, Marsha Gallow (Marvin) and Ashley; five sons, Jess (Joelle), Brian, Casey (Jill), Keldy, and Tim Stevens; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ron (Dorothy); and a sister, Joy Leaf (Ken).
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Winters; a daughter, Kathy Bailey; and a grandson, Adam Smith.
He will be remembered for his drive, work ethic and relentless will to live.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lone Hill Cemetery in Toledo.
Dick was a huge supporter of the Toledo schools and community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to the Toledo Memorial Field Fund, care of Denny Clark, P.O. Box 296, Toledo, WA 98591.
Arrangements are by Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel.
Posted in Recent_deaths, Obituaries on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:54 am Updated: 5:27 pm. The Daily News
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