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Richard Dean Bendixsen
July 27, 1929 ~ August 30, 2015 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Joseph Theissen
on December 22, 2023 2:07 PM
Message from Patty (Martinez) Taniguchi
September 8, 2015 1:35 PM
All I can say is "What a great man.". Brother Bendixsen was such an example of gentleness and kindness to me. He was always so fun to be with. He will be missed. My prayers go to your family.
Love,
Patty
Love,
Patty
A candle was lit by Rosita Barrera,
on September 8, 2015 8:05 AM
Message from Dorine and John Nelson
September 6, 2015 5:16 PM
This is a man whom we met in Tigard, Ore. and became very good friends with him, his wife, Carol and their children. We had some very memorable family times with them and couple times as well. He will be very missed by all who knew and by all his family. We pray for you all and know that you all know you will be with him again.
Dorine and John Nelson
Dorine and John Nelson
A candle was lit by Sherry B.
on September 6, 2015 2:27 PM
Message from Tammie Jones
September 6, 2015 3:03 AM
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Deepest condolence
Message from Hermiston Public Library Staff
September 4, 2015 11:48 AM
On behalf of myself and the staff of the Hermiston Public Library we extend our condolences to the family and share that he will be greatly missed by all of us.
Message from Dennis R. Bendixsen
September 4, 2015 6:08 AM
Wonderful memories of great compation from Uncle Dick, I loved his kind words that he aways had for me. All my kids loved him because he was kind and easy to talk too.
I am so greatful for the time that I had to have a personal relationship with him, from the time I sat on his lap as a child, to the conversations we had just as of late. I grieve at our loss, I am sure, that he has work to do, on the other side of the veil.
Thanks Uncle Dick for All the Good times we Had.
Love, Respect, Compation to you and your family.
A Hero has left us.
I am so greatful for the time that I had to have a personal relationship with him, from the time I sat on his lap as a child, to the conversations we had just as of late. I grieve at our loss, I am sure, that he has work to do, on the other side of the veil.
Thanks Uncle Dick for All the Good times we Had.
Love, Respect, Compation to you and your family.
A Hero has left us.
Message from Echo, Oregon
September 4, 2015 5:07 AM
Welcome and rest my good and faithful servant
A candle was lit by Dawn Christian
on September 3, 2015 11:37 PM
Message from Cathy and Dan Talarico and family
September 3, 2015 7:56 PM
Such a guy he was! Tears simply flowing for the wonderful life Dick developed for himself but that was never who he had in mind to achieve such accomplishments,MIT was all for Carol and the family. Until we meet again...
A candle was lit by Tom & Nancy Patrick
on September 3, 2015 2:02 PM
A candle was lit by Vicki Daily
on September 3, 2015 1:32 PM
Message from Vicki Maugham Daily
September 3, 2015 1:31 PM
My Uncle Dick was always my favorite uncle. His kind, gentle spirit captured my heart. I have so very many fond memories of the Bendixens who were a constant I'm my life while growing up. I'm sure he and my beloved Dad will have much to talk about as well ad being reunited with all family members. There is so much joy in this knowledge! May it comfort you all in your time of need. Much love to you all.
Message from Patsy and Darren Cook
September 3, 2015 10:14 AM
The truest of angels. Dick and Carol are at the top of my list. They showed loved to me as the Savior has to all of us and helped in so many ways. Their love will go on in my many loving memories of them and I so have missed them since we moved away from Hermiston. My prayers are with you the family, may you feel the Lords comfort at this time and remember the joy of being together again.
Message from Nancy and John Lauck
September 2, 2015 3:41 PM
Dick and Carol were our neighbors. We are so sad to hear about Dick's passing. He was a great guy and we loved our little chats at the mailbox and seeing him at football and basketball games. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially Carol.
Message from David and Jo Faux
September 2, 2015 11:54 AM
Dick and I were neighbors of some 26 years. We lived right across from each other on a quiet cul-de-sac. We watched out for each other just about on a daily basis. I use to peek out the door in the mornings to see if he had picked up his paper. If so I would trot across the street and spend the breakfast hour with him about 3 to 4 times a week. We spent hundreds of hours together over the years.
Occasionally we would sit on his front porch and chat. We would talk about things like politics, friends, family, current events, theology and doctrine. Sometimes we would talk about the really important things in life like fishing and peaches. I will deeply miss those talks.
A great chasm has been created in my life with his passing – a hole that will never be filled. I miss him. Proverbs says that as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another. And also there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Dick was my dearest friend. Dave Faux
I am going to recall a few events that I find humorous or touching. One time he knocked at our door. Carol was gone, to the Portland area, I believe, and had taken the Trazadon which many in the cul-de-sac took to help sleep. He asked if he could borrow some of ours.
Several years ago we came home to find his business card stuck in the front door. On that little card he had written that they would be out of town for a speific number of days. He asked that we pick paper, gather the mail and repel any robbers in the neighborhood.
Another time he had walked a movie back to Hollywood Video's and left without his keys. When he got home the house was locked, and he couldn't raise Carol. He thought she was out and about, but was also concerned that something had happened to Carol. He came over. Eventually he asked why we didn't have a key. I replied that I guessed he didn't trust us. Gary and Sheila were out of town, and he didn't think Kurt and Susie had a key. I asked why Kurt and Susie didn't have keys, he replied, "I guess we don't trust them, either."
It was enjoyable to talk sports, local, state and national, Sports Illustrated articles, and different books and authors with him.
I will miss Dick. He reminded me of my own dear father, just slightly more polished. (I think he would appreciate being called polished.)
Occasionally we would sit on his front porch and chat. We would talk about things like politics, friends, family, current events, theology and doctrine. Sometimes we would talk about the really important things in life like fishing and peaches. I will deeply miss those talks.
A great chasm has been created in my life with his passing – a hole that will never be filled. I miss him. Proverbs says that as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another. And also there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Dick was my dearest friend. Dave Faux
I am going to recall a few events that I find humorous or touching. One time he knocked at our door. Carol was gone, to the Portland area, I believe, and had taken the Trazadon which many in the cul-de-sac took to help sleep. He asked if he could borrow some of ours.
Several years ago we came home to find his business card stuck in the front door. On that little card he had written that they would be out of town for a speific number of days. He asked that we pick paper, gather the mail and repel any robbers in the neighborhood.
Another time he had walked a movie back to Hollywood Video's and left without his keys. When he got home the house was locked, and he couldn't raise Carol. He thought she was out and about, but was also concerned that something had happened to Carol. He came over. Eventually he asked why we didn't have a key. I replied that I guessed he didn't trust us. Gary and Sheila were out of town, and he didn't think Kurt and Susie had a key. I asked why Kurt and Susie didn't have keys, he replied, "I guess we don't trust them, either."
It was enjoyable to talk sports, local, state and national, Sports Illustrated articles, and different books and authors with him.
I will miss Dick. He reminded me of my own dear father, just slightly more polished. (I think he would appreciate being called polished.)
Message from Cameron & Camilla Bendixsen
September 2, 2015 4:16 PM
I didn't realize the depth of your relationship with grandpa until I saw Dave with him every time we visited grandpa at the rehab facility while he recovered from heart surgery. I have no doubt that his feelings for the Fauxs were just as strong as yours for him. Our family, and your quiet cul-de-sac, has lost a "polished" gem of a man. He is our great patriarch and would do well if we lived life as he did. His memory and influence will live on through all of us. Thanks for this tribute, Dave and Jo.
Message from Donna Southwell
September 2, 2015 11:36 AM
Dick was such a kind and loving man he will always be remember love Donna Southwell
Message from Castellaw family
September 2, 2015 9:42 AM
our prayers are with you
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