Robert Emmett O’Donnell

Robert Emmett O’Donnell of Portland, Oregon, died October 14, 2013, at the age of 90.

 Bob was born September 3, 1923 in Renton, Washington. He graduated from Renton High School in 1941 and was married Lorraine Coe, also from Renton.

 He attended Whitman College in Walla Walla and graduated with a degree in business in 1950. He worked for Carnation, Seagrams, Austin Nichols & Publicker Companies. 

Bob loved camping and fishing with his family for many years.  He was a great golfer and took pride in getting a “hole in one” three times.  Bob enjoyed gardening and maintained a beautifully landscaped yard.  Many remember him with his great smile and twinkle in his eye.  Throughout his life, he kept his great sense of humor.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, and his brother, Jesse.  Bob is survived by his brother, Bud (Atlanta), sons Brian and John (Portland) , son Dan (Vancouver) and daughter, Marian Larson (Vancouver),  14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

A celebration of life service will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, Portland, OR on Saturday, October 26 at 1 p.m.  Little Chapel of the Chimes is in charge of the arrangements.   

Memorial donations can be made to the Macular Degeneration Center Fund, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR97239-4197

or Oregon Hospice Association, P. O. Box 10796, Portland, OR 97296-0796.

For more info please see www.gatewaylittlechapel.com