Richard Read
November 22, 1918 - July 14, 2010
Richard Orson Read of Corvallis died Wednesday, July 14, at home, surrounded by family. Richard was born to Daniel and Esther Read in Oakland, Calif., where he spent most of his life. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for Stokely-Van Camp in Oakland until retiring to Central Oregon. Richard enjoyed the outdoors, especially family trips to Vancouver and Yellowstone National Park. A funeral will take place at noon Wednesday, July 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Harrison Boulevard.
Richard Orson Read of Corvallis died Wednesday, July 14, at home, surrounded by family. Richard was born to Daniel and Esther Read in Oakland, Calif., where he spent most of his life. He attended the University of California, Berkeley,... View Obituary & Service Information