This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Wickham, Sutherland, Harvey, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6447/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Apr 12th, 2013 Wessel (Wes) Charles Wickham Wessel Charles Wickham (Wes) passed away on March 24th, 2013, too soon but surrounded by love. Wes was born May 11th, 1951 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to Hull and Dora Wickham. Early on he developed a love for planes and boats. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1969, then soon after got in his car and headed West, not stopping until his tires got wet in the Pacific Ocean. Over the years Wes worked on, owned, and captained many fishing boats in Oregon, Alaska, and most recently he captained a tuna fishing boat in the South Pacific. He was a generous man, with amazing wit, whose many friends around the world feel his loss. He is survived by his daughter Lindsey Sutherland, brother Spencer Wickham, and mother Dora Wickham. He was preceded in death by his father Hull Wickham and his wife Pamela Harvey. A private gathering took place following his death, returning Wes back to his beloved Pacific Ocean. A memorial is being planned for June. Donations in his honor can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice, or your local food bank. Sail on Sailor! 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.