Richard "Dick" Pack

On November 11, 2014, Richard Lee (Dick) Pack went to be with his God and Father and Saviour. In his last days, he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a resident of Klamath River for over 60 years. He is remembered for his love of family and service to the community and the Horse Creek Community Church. He served the church faithfully as teacher, camp counselor, and elder. A memorial and celebration of his life were held there on Nov. 16. He will be missed by many friends gained during his life and travels around this great country. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Isabel (Ritter) Pack; sons and daughters: Rick (Odette), Randy (Colleen), David (Carol), Dale (Merry); Beverley Thoin, Brenda (Mike) Nowdesha, Juliane Starks (Dustin); 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Frances Pack, a sister, Leila Simons, and a brother, Edward Pack. Dick's love of adventure always led him to see what was over the next hill and around the next corner. He attended Pullman State University to study agriculture and dairy herd improvement, then to Kodiak, Alaska in 1947. He married Isabel in 1948 and they lived in Kodiak for 2 years. Opportunity led him to move his young family to the Klamath River in 1954, where he bought the ranch and farm that became the family home to this day. In addition to the farm life, he worked in the woods until he retired in 1982, first as a timber faller on road building crews for Long-Bell Lumber and then International Paper Co. In the off-seasons, following the devastating 1955 Haystack Fire, he planted many sections of new trees. He began a career with the US Forest Service in 1963 and worked from the Seiad and Oak Knoll Ranger Districts until his retirement. After retirement, he built a new house at the upper corner of the ranch and then began many RV adventures around the US and Canada, including several trips to Alaska. He always had many activities. Dick and Isabel traveled many years with the SKP RV club. He was a founding member and first president of Or-Cal Stateline SKP Chapter 37. He also served on the SKP Geneology Project. On several trips, he worked with Hard Hats for Christ in their construction projects for churches. When relaxing at home or on the road, he was an avid reader of novels by Louis LaMour, Dick Francis and John Grisham. He also spent many hours over the years with his extensive stamp collection. He will be remembered by the Gideon's International Bible ministry for his dedication in serving as treasurer and in spreading God's Word to public institutions and prisons. Dick and Isabel both worked with Hospice patient care in the Yreka area. They also spent many hours planting flowers and trees for the Hospice House when it was opened. He was a regular blood donor and was recently congratulated by the Blood Bank for his 100th donation. His remains will reside in the Henley/Hornbrook Cemetery. Those who wish are encouraged to make donations in his name to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097.

Richard "Dick" Pack

July 7, 1921 - November 11, 2014