Brian was the son of Danny and Doris Murphy Rocha.
He was raised in Rickreall, where he attended Rickreall Grade School. He later attended LaCreole Middle School and Dallas High School. He completed his GED at Chemeketa Community College.
Brian had a love for cars and machinery, which allowed him to find his career as an auto mechanic. He had worked for Joe Hayward Ford in Dallas for the past six months. He had previously worked for Rickreall Farm Supply, where he repaired farm equipment, Kubota tractors and assisted with other miscellaneous tasks. Brian also worked for Eola Hills Winery during the summer months, spent the summers of his teenage years working for Martinson Farms, and finally part time for the Rickreall Community Water Association.
Brian was a devoted volunteer with the Southwest Polk- Rickreall Fire Department. He found his calling in public service at the age of 14 when he joined the department working alongside his father. Four years later he achieved his Firefighter I status and also served as an engineer for the department. He was referred to as the "ultimate pancake flipper" at the annual pancake feed and made it a personal goal and challenge to make the biggest pancake and beat the previous year's record.
His goals and aspirations for his calling in public service were much greater than most knew. He had big hopes and dreams of adding "Paramedic" to his list of credentials and was planning to begin his college coursework this winter.
Brian "The Beav" never knew a stranger. He greeted everyone with his friendly Beav smile and his humorous, playful personality. He had a heart bigger than words can explain and he used his passion and abilities to assist anyone and everyone who needed a helping hand. He was always there as his father's wing man.
Brian had many hobbies and pastimes. He loved spending time with his friends and going fishing with his dad and grandpa Dave. He enjoyed attending OSU football games, hunting, crabbing, animals and eating mom's meat loaf and world-famous apple crisp.
He had a way of showing up when needed. You always knew when it was him driving up the road, the sound of his beloved "big blue bomber" could be heard for miles. He was one of a kind, you didn't just know Brian, you experienced him; once you had your heart remained changed forever.
Survivors include his honey and companion, Cassie Mulkey-Stone of Dallas; parents, Danny and Doris Rocha of Rickreall; sisters, Mindy Rocha of Gresham and Julie Rocha of Phoenix, Ariz.; and grandparents, Martha Murphy, Juanita Rocha, and Dave and Jane Austin, all of Dallas.
Source: Polk County Itemizer Observer 9-17-08
He was raised in Rickreall, where he attended Rickreall Grade School. He later attended LaCreole Middle School and Dallas High School. He completed his GED at Chemeketa Community College.
Brian had a love for cars and machinery, which allowed him to find his career as an auto mechanic. He had worked for Joe Hayward Ford in Dallas for the past six months. He had previously worked for Rickreall Farm Supply, where he repaired farm equipment, Kubota tractors and assisted with other miscellaneous tasks. Brian also worked for Eola Hills Winery during the summer months, spent the summers of his teenage years working for Martinson Farms, and finally part time for the Rickreall Community Water Association.
Brian was a devoted volunteer with the Southwest Polk- Rickreall Fire Department. He found his calling in public service at the age of 14 when he joined the department working alongside his father. Four years later he achieved his Firefighter I status and also served as an engineer for the department. He was referred to as the "ultimate pancake flipper" at the annual pancake feed and made it a personal goal and challenge to make the biggest pancake and beat the previous year's record.
His goals and aspirations for his calling in public service were much greater than most knew. He had big hopes and dreams of adding "Paramedic" to his list of credentials and was planning to begin his college coursework this winter.
Brian "The Beav" never knew a stranger. He greeted everyone with his friendly Beav smile and his humorous, playful personality. He had a heart bigger than words can explain and he used his passion and abilities to assist anyone and everyone who needed a helping hand. He was always there as his father's wing man.
Brian had many hobbies and pastimes. He loved spending time with his friends and going fishing with his dad and grandpa Dave. He enjoyed attending OSU football games, hunting, crabbing, animals and eating mom's meat loaf and world-famous apple crisp.
He had a way of showing up when needed. You always knew when it was him driving up the road, the sound of his beloved "big blue bomber" could be heard for miles. He was one of a kind, you didn't just know Brian, you experienced him; once you had your heart remained changed forever.
Survivors include his honey and companion, Cassie Mulkey-Stone of Dallas; parents, Danny and Doris Rocha of Rickreall; sisters, Mindy Rocha of Gresham and Julie Rocha of Phoenix, Ariz.; and grandparents, Martha Murphy, Juanita Rocha, and Dave and Jane Austin, all of Dallas.
Source: Polk County Itemizer Observer 9-17-08
Brian was the son of Danny and Doris Murphy Rocha.
He was raised in Rickreall, where he attended Rickreall Grade School. He later attended LaCreole Middle School and Dallas High School. He completed his GED at Chemeketa Community College.
Brian had a love for cars and machinery, which allowed him to find his career as an auto mechanic. He had worked for Joe Hayward Ford in Dallas for the past six months. He had previously worked for Rickreall Farm Supply, where he repaired farm equipment, Kubota tractors and assisted with other miscellaneous tasks. Brian also worked for Eola Hills Winery during the summer months, spent the summers of his teenage years working for Martinson Farms, and finally part time for the Rickreall Community Water Association.
Brian was a devoted volunteer with the Southwest Polk- Rickreall Fire Department. He found his calling in public service at the age of 14 when he joined the department working alongside his father. Four years later he achieved his Firefighter I status and also served as an engineer for the department. He was referred to as the "ultimate pancake flipper" at the annual pancake feed and made it a personal goal and challenge to make the biggest pancake and beat the previous year's record.
His goals and aspirations for his calling in public service were much greater than most knew. He had big hopes and dreams of adding "Paramedic" to his list of credentials and was planning to begin his college coursework this winter.
Brian "The Beav" never knew a stranger. He greeted everyone with his friendly Beav smile and his humorous, playful personality. He had a heart bigger than words can explain and he used his passion and abilities to assist anyone and everyone who needed a helping hand. He was always there as his father's wing man.
Brian had many hobbies and pastimes. He loved spending time with his friends and going fishing with his dad and grandpa Dave. He enjoyed attending OSU football games, hunting, crabbing, animals and eating mom's meat loaf and world-famous apple crisp.
He had a way of showing up when needed. You always knew when it was him driving up the road, the sound of his beloved "big blue bomber" could be heard for miles. He was one of a kind, you didn't just know Brian, you experienced him; once you had your heart remained changed forever.
Survivors include his honey and companion, Cassie Mulkey-Stone of Dallas; parents, Danny and Doris Rocha of Rickreall; sisters, Mindy Rocha of Gresham and Julie Rocha of Phoenix, Ariz.; and grandparents, Martha Murphy, Juanita Rocha, and Dave and Jane Austin, all of Dallas.
Source: Polk County Itemizer Observer 9-17-08
He was raised in Rickreall, where he attended Rickreall Grade School. He later attended LaCreole Middle School and Dallas High School. He completed his GED at Chemeketa Community College.
Brian had a love for cars and machinery, which allowed him to find his career as an auto mechanic. He had worked for Joe Hayward Ford in Dallas for the past six months. He had previously worked for Rickreall Farm Supply, where he repaired farm equipment, Kubota tractors and assisted with other miscellaneous tasks. Brian also worked for Eola Hills Winery during the summer months, spent the summers of his teenage years working for Martinson Farms, and finally part time for the Rickreall Community Water Association.
Brian was a devoted volunteer with the Southwest Polk- Rickreall Fire Department. He found his calling in public service at the age of 14 when he joined the department working alongside his father. Four years later he achieved his Firefighter I status and also served as an engineer for the department. He was referred to as the "ultimate pancake flipper" at the annual pancake feed and made it a personal goal and challenge to make the biggest pancake and beat the previous year's record.
His goals and aspirations for his calling in public service were much greater than most knew. He had big hopes and dreams of adding "Paramedic" to his list of credentials and was planning to begin his college coursework this winter.
Brian "The Beav" never knew a stranger. He greeted everyone with his friendly Beav smile and his humorous, playful personality. He had a heart bigger than words can explain and he used his passion and abilities to assist anyone and everyone who needed a helping hand. He was always there as his father's wing man.
Brian had many hobbies and pastimes. He loved spending time with his friends and going fishing with his dad and grandpa Dave. He enjoyed attending OSU football games, hunting, crabbing, animals and eating mom's meat loaf and world-famous apple crisp.
He had a way of showing up when needed. You always knew when it was him driving up the road, the sound of his beloved "big blue bomber" could be heard for miles. He was one of a kind, you didn't just know Brian, you experienced him; once you had your heart remained changed forever.
Survivors include his honey and companion, Cassie Mulkey-Stone of Dallas; parents, Danny and Doris Rocha of Rickreall; sisters, Mindy Rocha of Gresham and Julie Rocha of Phoenix, Ariz.; and grandparents, Martha Murphy, Juanita Rocha, and Dave and Jane Austin, all of Dallas.
Source: Polk County Itemizer Observer 9-17-08
Inscription
Beloved Son & Brother
Friend To All
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
