Wesley Bachman
January 30, 1927 - September 17, 2016
Wesley Bachman was born to Wesley Martin Bachman and Mary Ellen Dubbs in St. Louise, MO on January 30, 1927. He died peacefully in Corvallis, OR on September 17, 2016 at 89. Wesley is survived by a sister, two adult daughters, four grandchildren, and his former wife and longtime friend. Wesley lived in San Diego for 1941 until 2013 when he moved to Corvallis, OR, to be close to family. In San Diego, he attended Grossmont High School then joined the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving from 1944 to 1946 during WWII in Guam. He attended San Diego State College and became a mechanical engineer at Convair/General Dynamics in San Diego. He retired in 1989 after working for over 35 years. Wesley always loved sailing. He was a longtime member of the Convair Sailing Club where he spent most of his retirement working on boats and teaching sailing. He was generous, funny and kind and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service and burial at sea will be held November 5, 2016 in San Diego.
Wesley Bachman was born to Wesley Martin Bachman and Mary Ellen Dubbs in St. Louise, MO on January 30, 1927. He died peacefully in Corvallis, OR on September 17, 2016 at 89. Wesley is survived by a sister, two adult daughters, four grandchildren,... View Obituary & Service Information