Howard Gourley
November 8, 1928 - September 20, 2012
Howard Ray Gourley, 83, of Corvallis passed away Thursday. He was born to Ray Henry Gourley and Edith Elizabeth Dykeman on Nov. 8, 1928, in Tacoma, Wash. Howard retired from the AGC-International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701 crane operators union, and spent several years working for Morse Brothers. After fully retiring, Howard became very active in Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 584, the American Legion, American Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and Disabled Veterans. Howard is survived by his children, Doug Gourley, Lorelei Biggers, Viki Banks, Tony Niskanen, Pat Niskanen, Steve Niskanen, David Niskanen, Perry Niskanen, Philip Niskanen and Donna Randall, as well a large number of other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Brian Gourley. In lieu of flowers, Howard would appreciate donations to the new veteran’s home in Lebanon or the Oregon Disabled Veterans of America. A celebration of life will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at VFW Post 584 in Albany.
Howard Ray Gourley, 83, of Corvallis passed away Thursday. He was born to Ray Henry Gourley and Edith Elizabeth Dykeman on Nov. 8, 1928, in Tacoma, Wash. Howard retired from the AGC-International Union of Operating Engineers Local... View Obituary & Service Information