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Wednesday, May 3, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 19 Obituaries Boyd Wickman Doris M. Bendd June 17, 1930 — April 25, 2017 March 25, 1924 — November 3, 2016 Boyd Wickman, 86, of Bend, passed away April 25. He was born in Martinez, California on June 17, 1930, to Emil Ellis Wickman and Fern Belinda Hoy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Wickman- Leones. He is survived by his daughter Laura F. Wickman-Carle; brother Robert Wickman, grandchil- dren Kai, Wyatt and Garrett Christianson, Ian and Emily Leones; and the love of his life, Mimi Graves. Boyd graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Master of Science in entomology, and after serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict joined the Forest Service. His career as a research entomologist for the U.S. Forest Service and later as a consulting forester spanned a 60-year period. He was a respected scien- tist with over 100 published articles on forest insects and a book on the history of Western forest entomol- ogy. He was one of the earliest certified entomolo- gists in the Entomological Society of America and the first and longest-serving Emeritus Scientist with the Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service in Bend. He was in great demand around the world as a lecturer and served as an adjunct pro- fessor at Oregon State University. Boyd was a man of integ- rity, intellect and heart. He was an adventurer, expert horseman and lover of good wine and barbecue. He shared his wisdom with grandchildren and students: “I have become enthralled with history. This seems to be an affliction that advances with age. But his- tory is more than recounting the past; it is also how we all will be judged by future generations. So it behooves us to get things right to the best of our abilities.” Doris (Smith) Bendt was born in Cassville, NY on March 25, 1924. She was 10th born of 11 children and grew up living on a farm and attending school in a one- room school house. She felt so blessed all of her life for her beautiful upbringing in a rural setting with support and love from a large family. In March of 1945 she met the love of her life, Harry Bendt. They were married in June of the same year, moved to Chicago where Harry was discharged from the U.S. Army and started engineering school. In 1951 they moved to the Seattle area when Harry was hired by Boeing. While Harry spent his career with Boeing, Doris kept very busy raising their 6 children. She was an amazing mother and she dedicated her life to being just that. After Harry retired they moved to YOUR YEAR-ROUND IRRIGATION EXPERT Backfl ow Installation & Testing Winterization Nelson Horse Waterers Underground Field Irrigation Residential Irrigation Services miller I R R I G A T I O N 541-388-0190 LCB#8234 Gifts in Boyd’s mem- ory can be made to the Deschutes Land Trust or Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. Both organizations shared his love of the land and music. Sisters in 1996. They lived in a very rural setting enjoy- ing the peace and tranquil- ity of the forest. They had done a fair amount of travel in their years, but especially after retirement, they traveled extensively across this great country in their motorhome which they loved so very much. After Harry’s death in 1999, Doris made the move to Redmond where she became very involved in her neigh- borhood and especially active in the senior activities nearby. She played cards several times a week and spent her days being a wonderful friend and neighbor. She loved being a part of City Center Church of Redmond. Doris lived an amazing life to 92 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was a beau- tiful soul on every level. She had a faith that was an anchor throughout all of her years. She was an inspiration to all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her 6 children who cherished her: Suzanne, Wayne, Gene, Louise, Walt and Paul; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchil- dren. She has two living sib- lings, Vivian and Myrtle; and her youngest brother Eddie passed away 3 months after Doris’ death at the age of 90. Doris left her life on this earth peacefully at home and surrounded by love. Her hand was being held by her daugh- ter as the chaplain and the angels transitioned her home. Special thanks to Hospice of Redmond for their special help and support. NEW GAME S R I A T S P U M O O R Shuffl eboard, Foosball and Golden Tee 2017! Menu at SistersSaloon.net 541-549-RIBS 190 E. Cascade Ave. SEE YOU THERE! Contractors continue construction of the roundabout at the intersection of US 20 and Barclay Drive/McKinney Butte Road. In order to complete the McKinney Butte side of the roundabout, McKinney Butte Road will be closed through Memorial Day, beginning the end of April. The majority of work will occur Monday through Saturday during daytime hours. Traffi c on US 20 will remain open, and work will not provide signifi cant delays for traffi c except for the detour of McKinney Butte Road. Travelers trying to access McKinney Butte should follow signed detour routes using Hood Avenue. Additional information about closures and detours will be posted when applicable.