VETERAN WWII
son of Geneva Rogers Gathright, husband of Byrda Leonard Gathright Father of David R, Teddy R., Janet, Nancy
"Roger Gathright, 90, graveside rites Friday
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus
BANKS Roger Gathright, 90, a long-time resident of the Hayward District of Banks, died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Hayward Cemetery on Northwest Cedar Canyon Road at Hayward Road.
Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements and will announce a complete obituary. " ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
Roger Gathright, Wednesday, February 01, 2006, The Oregonian, A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Hayward Cemetery in Banks for Roger Gathright, who died Jan. 27 at age 90. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark. During World War II, he served in the Army. He held several jobs, including railroad conductor, logger, firefighter and farmer. He moved to Banks in 1968. In 1943, he married Byrda Leonard; she died in 2001. Survivors include his son, Ted; daughters, Janet and Nancy; brothers, Howard and Lloyd; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. His son David died previously. Remembrances to Banks Public Library. Arrangements by Fuiten Rose & Hoyt. ©2006 The Oregonian
Roger Gathright, 90, known as 'Storyteller', Friday, February 03, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus, BANKS Graveside services were to be at 1 p.m. today in Hayward Cemetery for Roger Gathright, 90, Banks. Mr. Gathright died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home. An open house at 52320 NW Cedar Canyon Road was to follow the services. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark., a son of Graton and Geneva R. Rogers Gathright. He was raised on the family farm. He worked on a railroad before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer/co-pilot. He was stationed in California, Kansas and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. While helping out at the Naval base library, he met the librarian, Byrda Leonard. They were married Jan. 24, 1943. At the end of World War II, Mr. Gathright worked in railroading, logging, firefighting and trucking until health problems forced his early retirement. In 1968, he realized a dream of becoming a farmer on a farm in Banks. He boasted an "all girls" field support and hay crew and taught his grandchildren and local teenagers the value of hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort.
Mr. Gathright was known by many as the "Storyteller" and had a vast repertoire of stories of his childhood, railroading, logging and his war experiences. He enjoyed carpentry and built five houses for his family, including two on his farm near Banks. Survivors include a son, Ted Gathright, San Jose Calif.; two daughters, Janet and Nancy Gathright, both of Banks; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Howard Gathright,Missoula, Mont., and Lloyd Gathright, Rogue River. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Byrda Gathright; and a son, David Gathright. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Banks Public Library. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements. ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
He grew up and worked on the family farm in that area and also on his uncle's farm in Wellington, Texas.
His experience working in a cabinet shop during high school led to a lifelong interest in carpentry. Over his lifetime he constructed five houses for his wife and family; the first in Phoenix, Arizona, two in Groveland, California and two on his farm near Banks. The first houses built in Groveland and in Banks were constructed entirely with hand tools as electricity was not available.
During his school days his interest in trains was encouraged by an uncle who helped him obtain his first railroad job. He had fond memories of steam trains and the diesels that followed from the viewpoint of fireman, brakeman, and conductor. His days of preparing "waybills" for livestock cars in Arizona led to an unparalleled talent for "switching" when he returned to train service after World War II. Mr. Gathright reported for Navy basic training at North Island, San Diego in December of 1941. He blamed his eventual assignment as an aircraft mechanic on his ability to extract square roots with a pencil and paper. He really wanted to go to sea. Too old for pilot training, he flew as flight engineer/co-pilot. His knack for repairing recalcitrant equipment ensured his involvement with naval aircraft testing.An avid reader when not tinkering with aircraft, he quickly found his way to the North Island base library. Assigned to reshelf the entire book collection after a move, his innovative technique (tossing books to crew members stationed at the end of each set of stacks) earned him the respect of the Head Librarian and an introduction to the new Librarian, Byrda Leonard, who became his wife. With his wife accompanying him to as many duty stations as possible, He was stationed in San Diego, Salton Sea,Long Beach and Crows Landing, CA, Hutchinson, Kansas, and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. After leaving the military at the end of World War II, railroading, logging, fire fighting, trucking, and raising a family occupied his next years until health problems forced his early retirement. Shortly thereafter, in 1968, after moving to Banks, He finally achieved his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer. Known for his resurrected horse-drawn equipment in the early years, he progressed to modern equipment, custom bailing, and his "all girls" field support (of which I was later one of) and hay crew. He and his daughters trained his grandchildren as well as local teenagers in hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort. To everyone who knew him, he was the "Storyteller." His vast repertoire of stories from his childhood, his railroad and logging stories, his Very Favorites where his railroad stories.But. He NEVER Told the stories of his war experiences, beyond the fixing of the planes.. EVER.as they were too much for him. only his daughters know and even then it wasn't much.
son of Geneva Rogers Gathright, husband of Byrda Leonard Gathright Father of David R, Teddy R., Janet, Nancy
"Roger Gathright, 90, graveside rites Friday
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus
BANKS Roger Gathright, 90, a long-time resident of the Hayward District of Banks, died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Hayward Cemetery on Northwest Cedar Canyon Road at Hayward Road.
Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements and will announce a complete obituary. " ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
Roger Gathright, Wednesday, February 01, 2006, The Oregonian, A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Hayward Cemetery in Banks for Roger Gathright, who died Jan. 27 at age 90. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark. During World War II, he served in the Army. He held several jobs, including railroad conductor, logger, firefighter and farmer. He moved to Banks in 1968. In 1943, he married Byrda Leonard; she died in 2001. Survivors include his son, Ted; daughters, Janet and Nancy; brothers, Howard and Lloyd; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. His son David died previously. Remembrances to Banks Public Library. Arrangements by Fuiten Rose & Hoyt. ©2006 The Oregonian
Roger Gathright, 90, known as 'Storyteller', Friday, February 03, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus, BANKS Graveside services were to be at 1 p.m. today in Hayward Cemetery for Roger Gathright, 90, Banks. Mr. Gathright died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home. An open house at 52320 NW Cedar Canyon Road was to follow the services. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark., a son of Graton and Geneva R. Rogers Gathright. He was raised on the family farm. He worked on a railroad before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer/co-pilot. He was stationed in California, Kansas and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. While helping out at the Naval base library, he met the librarian, Byrda Leonard. They were married Jan. 24, 1943. At the end of World War II, Mr. Gathright worked in railroading, logging, firefighting and trucking until health problems forced his early retirement. In 1968, he realized a dream of becoming a farmer on a farm in Banks. He boasted an "all girls" field support and hay crew and taught his grandchildren and local teenagers the value of hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort.
Mr. Gathright was known by many as the "Storyteller" and had a vast repertoire of stories of his childhood, railroading, logging and his war experiences. He enjoyed carpentry and built five houses for his family, including two on his farm near Banks. Survivors include a son, Ted Gathright, San Jose Calif.; two daughters, Janet and Nancy Gathright, both of Banks; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Howard Gathright,Missoula, Mont., and Lloyd Gathright, Rogue River. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Byrda Gathright; and a son, David Gathright. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Banks Public Library. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements. ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
He grew up and worked on the family farm in that area and also on his uncle's farm in Wellington, Texas.
His experience working in a cabinet shop during high school led to a lifelong interest in carpentry. Over his lifetime he constructed five houses for his wife and family; the first in Phoenix, Arizona, two in Groveland, California and two on his farm near Banks. The first houses built in Groveland and in Banks were constructed entirely with hand tools as electricity was not available.
During his school days his interest in trains was encouraged by an uncle who helped him obtain his first railroad job. He had fond memories of steam trains and the diesels that followed from the viewpoint of fireman, brakeman, and conductor. His days of preparing "waybills" for livestock cars in Arizona led to an unparalleled talent for "switching" when he returned to train service after World War II. Mr. Gathright reported for Navy basic training at North Island, San Diego in December of 1941. He blamed his eventual assignment as an aircraft mechanic on his ability to extract square roots with a pencil and paper. He really wanted to go to sea. Too old for pilot training, he flew as flight engineer/co-pilot. His knack for repairing recalcitrant equipment ensured his involvement with naval aircraft testing.An avid reader when not tinkering with aircraft, he quickly found his way to the North Island base library. Assigned to reshelf the entire book collection after a move, his innovative technique (tossing books to crew members stationed at the end of each set of stacks) earned him the respect of the Head Librarian and an introduction to the new Librarian, Byrda Leonard, who became his wife. With his wife accompanying him to as many duty stations as possible, He was stationed in San Diego, Salton Sea,Long Beach and Crows Landing, CA, Hutchinson, Kansas, and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. After leaving the military at the end of World War II, railroading, logging, fire fighting, trucking, and raising a family occupied his next years until health problems forced his early retirement. Shortly thereafter, in 1968, after moving to Banks, He finally achieved his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer. Known for his resurrected horse-drawn equipment in the early years, he progressed to modern equipment, custom bailing, and his "all girls" field support (of which I was later one of) and hay crew. He and his daughters trained his grandchildren as well as local teenagers in hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort. To everyone who knew him, he was the "Storyteller." His vast repertoire of stories from his childhood, his railroad and logging stories, his Very Favorites where his railroad stories.But. He NEVER Told the stories of his war experiences, beyond the fixing of the planes.. EVER.as they were too much for him. only his daughters know and even then it wasn't much.
VETERAN WWII
son of Geneva Rogers Gathright, husband of Byrda Leonard Gathright Father of David R, Teddy R., Janet, Nancy
"Roger Gathright, 90, graveside rites Friday
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus
BANKS Roger Gathright, 90, a long-time resident of the Hayward District of Banks, died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Hayward Cemetery on Northwest Cedar Canyon Road at Hayward Road.
Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements and will announce a complete obituary. " ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
Roger Gathright, Wednesday, February 01, 2006, The Oregonian, A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Hayward Cemetery in Banks for Roger Gathright, who died Jan. 27 at age 90. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark. During World War II, he served in the Army. He held several jobs, including railroad conductor, logger, firefighter and farmer. He moved to Banks in 1968. In 1943, he married Byrda Leonard; she died in 2001. Survivors include his son, Ted; daughters, Janet and Nancy; brothers, Howard and Lloyd; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. His son David died previously. Remembrances to Banks Public Library. Arrangements by Fuiten Rose & Hoyt. ©2006 The Oregonian
Roger Gathright, 90, known as 'Storyteller', Friday, February 03, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus, BANKS Graveside services were to be at 1 p.m. today in Hayward Cemetery for Roger Gathright, 90, Banks. Mr. Gathright died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home. An open house at 52320 NW Cedar Canyon Road was to follow the services. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark., a son of Graton and Geneva R. Rogers Gathright. He was raised on the family farm. He worked on a railroad before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer/co-pilot. He was stationed in California, Kansas and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. While helping out at the Naval base library, he met the librarian, Byrda Leonard. They were married Jan. 24, 1943. At the end of World War II, Mr. Gathright worked in railroading, logging, firefighting and trucking until health problems forced his early retirement. In 1968, he realized a dream of becoming a farmer on a farm in Banks. He boasted an "all girls" field support and hay crew and taught his grandchildren and local teenagers the value of hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort.
Mr. Gathright was known by many as the "Storyteller" and had a vast repertoire of stories of his childhood, railroading, logging and his war experiences. He enjoyed carpentry and built five houses for his family, including two on his farm near Banks. Survivors include a son, Ted Gathright, San Jose Calif.; two daughters, Janet and Nancy Gathright, both of Banks; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Howard Gathright,Missoula, Mont., and Lloyd Gathright, Rogue River. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Byrda Gathright; and a son, David Gathright. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Banks Public Library. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements. ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
He grew up and worked on the family farm in that area and also on his uncle's farm in Wellington, Texas.
His experience working in a cabinet shop during high school led to a lifelong interest in carpentry. Over his lifetime he constructed five houses for his wife and family; the first in Phoenix, Arizona, two in Groveland, California and two on his farm near Banks. The first houses built in Groveland and in Banks were constructed entirely with hand tools as electricity was not available.
During his school days his interest in trains was encouraged by an uncle who helped him obtain his first railroad job. He had fond memories of steam trains and the diesels that followed from the viewpoint of fireman, brakeman, and conductor. His days of preparing "waybills" for livestock cars in Arizona led to an unparalleled talent for "switching" when he returned to train service after World War II. Mr. Gathright reported for Navy basic training at North Island, San Diego in December of 1941. He blamed his eventual assignment as an aircraft mechanic on his ability to extract square roots with a pencil and paper. He really wanted to go to sea. Too old for pilot training, he flew as flight engineer/co-pilot. His knack for repairing recalcitrant equipment ensured his involvement with naval aircraft testing.An avid reader when not tinkering with aircraft, he quickly found his way to the North Island base library. Assigned to reshelf the entire book collection after a move, his innovative technique (tossing books to crew members stationed at the end of each set of stacks) earned him the respect of the Head Librarian and an introduction to the new Librarian, Byrda Leonard, who became his wife. With his wife accompanying him to as many duty stations as possible, He was stationed in San Diego, Salton Sea,Long Beach and Crows Landing, CA, Hutchinson, Kansas, and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. After leaving the military at the end of World War II, railroading, logging, fire fighting, trucking, and raising a family occupied his next years until health problems forced his early retirement. Shortly thereafter, in 1968, after moving to Banks, He finally achieved his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer. Known for his resurrected horse-drawn equipment in the early years, he progressed to modern equipment, custom bailing, and his "all girls" field support (of which I was later one of) and hay crew. He and his daughters trained his grandchildren as well as local teenagers in hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort. To everyone who knew him, he was the "Storyteller." His vast repertoire of stories from his childhood, his railroad and logging stories, his Very Favorites where his railroad stories.But. He NEVER Told the stories of his war experiences, beyond the fixing of the planes.. EVER.as they were too much for him. only his daughters know and even then it wasn't much.
son of Geneva Rogers Gathright, husband of Byrda Leonard Gathright Father of David R, Teddy R., Janet, Nancy
"Roger Gathright, 90, graveside rites Friday
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus
BANKS Roger Gathright, 90, a long-time resident of the Hayward District of Banks, died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Hayward Cemetery on Northwest Cedar Canyon Road at Hayward Road.
Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements and will announce a complete obituary. " ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
Roger Gathright, Wednesday, February 01, 2006, The Oregonian, A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Hayward Cemetery in Banks for Roger Gathright, who died Jan. 27 at age 90. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark. During World War II, he served in the Army. He held several jobs, including railroad conductor, logger, firefighter and farmer. He moved to Banks in 1968. In 1943, he married Byrda Leonard; she died in 2001. Survivors include his son, Ted; daughters, Janet and Nancy; brothers, Howard and Lloyd; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. His son David died previously. Remembrances to Banks Public Library. Arrangements by Fuiten Rose & Hoyt. ©2006 The Oregonian
Roger Gathright, 90, known as 'Storyteller', Friday, February 03, 2006, The Hillsboro Argus, BANKS Graveside services were to be at 1 p.m. today in Hayward Cemetery for Roger Gathright, 90, Banks. Mr. Gathright died Jan. 27, 2006, at his home. An open house at 52320 NW Cedar Canyon Road was to follow the services. Mr. Gathright was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Batesville, Ark., a son of Graton and Geneva R. Rogers Gathright. He was raised on the family farm. He worked on a railroad before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer/co-pilot. He was stationed in California, Kansas and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. While helping out at the Naval base library, he met the librarian, Byrda Leonard. They were married Jan. 24, 1943. At the end of World War II, Mr. Gathright worked in railroading, logging, firefighting and trucking until health problems forced his early retirement. In 1968, he realized a dream of becoming a farmer on a farm in Banks. He boasted an "all girls" field support and hay crew and taught his grandchildren and local teenagers the value of hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort.
Mr. Gathright was known by many as the "Storyteller" and had a vast repertoire of stories of his childhood, railroading, logging and his war experiences. He enjoyed carpentry and built five houses for his family, including two on his farm near Banks. Survivors include a son, Ted Gathright, San Jose Calif.; two daughters, Janet and Nancy Gathright, both of Banks; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Howard Gathright,Missoula, Mont., and Lloyd Gathright, Rogue River. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Byrda Gathright; and a son, David Gathright. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Banks Public Library. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove is in charge of arrangements. ©2006 The Hillsboro Argus
He grew up and worked on the family farm in that area and also on his uncle's farm in Wellington, Texas.
His experience working in a cabinet shop during high school led to a lifelong interest in carpentry. Over his lifetime he constructed five houses for his wife and family; the first in Phoenix, Arizona, two in Groveland, California and two on his farm near Banks. The first houses built in Groveland and in Banks were constructed entirely with hand tools as electricity was not available.
During his school days his interest in trains was encouraged by an uncle who helped him obtain his first railroad job. He had fond memories of steam trains and the diesels that followed from the viewpoint of fireman, brakeman, and conductor. His days of preparing "waybills" for livestock cars in Arizona led to an unparalleled talent for "switching" when he returned to train service after World War II. Mr. Gathright reported for Navy basic training at North Island, San Diego in December of 1941. He blamed his eventual assignment as an aircraft mechanic on his ability to extract square roots with a pencil and paper. He really wanted to go to sea. Too old for pilot training, he flew as flight engineer/co-pilot. His knack for repairing recalcitrant equipment ensured his involvement with naval aircraft testing.An avid reader when not tinkering with aircraft, he quickly found his way to the North Island base library. Assigned to reshelf the entire book collection after a move, his innovative technique (tossing books to crew members stationed at the end of each set of stacks) earned him the respect of the Head Librarian and an introduction to the new Librarian, Byrda Leonard, who became his wife. With his wife accompanying him to as many duty stations as possible, He was stationed in San Diego, Salton Sea,Long Beach and Crows Landing, CA, Hutchinson, Kansas, and various Pacific islands, including Tinian and Saipan. After leaving the military at the end of World War II, railroading, logging, fire fighting, trucking, and raising a family occupied his next years until health problems forced his early retirement. Shortly thereafter, in 1968, after moving to Banks, He finally achieved his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer. Known for his resurrected horse-drawn equipment in the early years, he progressed to modern equipment, custom bailing, and his "all girls" field support (of which I was later one of) and hay crew. He and his daughters trained his grandchildren as well as local teenagers in hard work and tolerance for a cross-generational effort. To everyone who knew him, he was the "Storyteller." His vast repertoire of stories from his childhood, his railroad and logging stories, his Very Favorites where his railroad stories.But. He NEVER Told the stories of his war experiences, beyond the fixing of the planes.. EVER.as they were too much for him. only his daughters know and even then it wasn't much.
