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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 19 Obituaries Richard “Dick” Helser Gerald Lee Bogart March 23, 1932 — October 18, 2017 July 14, 1966 — October 13, 2017 Richard C. Helser passed away at his home while being comforted by his lov- ing daughter Berit and sec- ondary caregiver Cassie. He was 85 at the time of his death. Born and raised in the Portland area, Dick attended Highland Elementary School before graduating from Jefferson High School. Soon after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was deployed into the early 1950s Korean con- flict. After three years of military service, he attended Oregon State University for several terms before enter- ing the job market. Dick soon married a lovely bride and they began their family with a daughter (Berit) in 1959 and then a son (Max) in 1961. Having worked for Drew Engineering early in his career, he moved on to join the drafting depart- ment at the Ted Nelson Company. Dick’s driving ambition allowed him to rise quickly within the orga- nization. Having become a partner/shareholder during the late ’70s, he went on to become the sole owner by the mid-’80s. In 1987, he eagerly took on the daunting task of hav- ing a new 126,000-square- foot manufacturing facility built in the town of Tualatin. In 1990, he proudly changed his company’s name to Helser Industries. With the assistance of a talented staff and knowledgeable crafts- men, his company main- tained a strong presence in its marketplace, as it still remains today. In 1987, Dick married again, to Kathie Fought Hoyt. She introduced him to the beauty of Central Oregon, specifically the town of Sisters. Dick quickly grew fond of the area, and upon retiring in 2002, called it home. Fitness being in the forefront of Dick’s interests, he went from working out at, to becoming the owner of, Sisters’ Cascade Fitness facility. Sadly, in June of 2016, Dick lost his wife Kathie Gerald Lee Bogart passed away October 13, at his home in Sisters. He was born July 14, 1966 in Springfield Oregon. “Jerry Lee” was involved in so many meaningful activ- ities. He went from that mis- chievous cute “little” boy wrestling at 98 pounds, to serving proudly as a Cavalry Scout in the United States Army. He was a member of the Rotary and Rodeo clubs. He contributed to many con- struction projects as well as many other ventures. Let’s not forget that he was an avid Oregon Ducks fan! These things were all near and dear to him. He always looked for the best in every opportunity. He may have been big in stature, but his biggest attri- bute was his heart. He loved deeply and his laugh was infectious. Everyone who knew him couldn’t help but feel lucky to be in his life. He was loved by so many. He is survived by his father, Glen Bogart of Springfield; three sis- ters, Glenda Davis of West Richland, Washington, Gina Aleshire of Brownsville, Geri Maria Evanson of Pasco, Washington; two uncles, Don Bogart of Milwaukie, Douglas Bogart of West Richland, Washington; one aunt, Shirley Cole of Harrisburg; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces as well as great-nephews and nieces. Obituaries Policy: The Nugget Newspaper does not charge a fee to publish obituaries. Obituaries may be up to 400 words and include one photo. Obituaries outside these guidelines are handled by The Nugget Newspaper advertising department. Obituary submissions must be received by noon on Monday. Obituaries may be submitted to The Nugget by email or hand delivery to our office located at 442 E. Main Ave., Sisters. to a tragic accident. Since that event, he had resided in Tigard with his daughter. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathie. He is survived by his brother, Walter (partner Jeanne); sister, Diane Phillips (hus- band Richard); daughter, Berit Pement (husband Michael); son, Max; grand- children, Jacob Medina (wife Carrie) and Danica McCulley (husband Ian); great-grandsons, Colin & Alex; step-children, Tyler Hoyt (wife Meredith) and Chelsie Gloeckner (husband John); step-grandchildren, Willa and West and Lola and Hadley. A Celebration of Life event will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 4, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel’s ballroom, located at 14811 Kruse Oaks Drive, Lake Oswego; 503-624-8400, www.cplakeoswego.com. If desired, donations in his memory, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (alzfdn.org). He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Bogart II and mother Rosella Bogart. A celebration of life will be held at Three Creeks Brewing Co. in Sisters on November 11, at 10:30 a.m. A service will be held in Lakeview at a later date. Please come and share and celebrate the life of such a special person to us all. Information provided by the family of Jerry Bogart. Now Serving New Fall Menu Tasty Thursday: November 2 Bubbles, Bubbles & More Bubbles, 5-7 p.m. Live Music Sat., November 4 Cuppa Joe, 7-9 p.m. No cover! Open T O Tuesday-Saturday uesday-Saturday d S t d 12 12-8 8 pm 391 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-2675 corkcellarswinebistro.com Built-In Potty y Seat for Little Trainers • Ready-to-use seat accommodates both adult/child • Secures magnetically into cover when not in use • Removes for easy cleaning • Whisper•Close ® • STA-TITE ® Seat Fastening System ™ • Easy•Clean & Change ® 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters LOCAL. LOCAL RELIABLE. RELIA RELIAB AB A B LE LE. E PR PRO P PROFESSIONAL. 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