This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Jackson, Rau, Killpack, Matson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6437/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 March 5, 2013 Richard A. Jackson Richard A. Jackson, age 60, died at Hopewell House hospice home in Portland, Oregon on February 8, 2013. He was born in Corvallis, Oregon on January 4, 1953 to parents Mary Eunice and Robert L. (Bob) Jackson. His parents have preceded him in death. Richard's home was on the Umpqua River near Elkton. Growing up, he lived by the Yaquina River near Chitwood. His family moved to Depoe Bay in 1965. Inspired by the water, he developed a love of boats and fishing. As a teenager, he began his first commercial fishing venture, setting out from Depoe Bay in a dory to catch salmon. Throughout his life, he continued to fish the Pacific Ocean off Oregon and Alaska as a crewman, skipper, and boat owner. Most notable in his career was as a successful Bering Sea crab fisherman. He had an enormous influence on his nephew, Charlie Jackson, inspiring him to also become a commercial fisherman. Over the years, Charlie worked with Richard nearly eight years. He felt the greatest accomplishment of his life was his daughter, Lydia, whom he loved to the stars. He was a voracious reader, enjoyed his garden, had a great time riding his motorcycle (especially with longtime friend, Pogo Robison), loved his nieces and nephews, and looked forward to his trips to Colorado to visit Robert. He is survived by his daughter Lydia Jackson, of San Francisco, California, brothers Bryan Jackson of Newport, Robert Jackson (and Andre) of Alamosa, Colorado, and sister Laurie Rau (and Rich) of Newport, Oregon, previous wife Cynthia Killpack, and companion Tricia Matson of Salem. A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, March 10th at 1 pm at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport, Oregon. Please bring stories and photos and help to celebrate Richard's colorful life. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.