Bernard J. Mazour's Obituary
Bernard Joseph Mazour
February 11, 1932-April 12, 2013
Bernard “Bernie” Mazour, 81, died April 12, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Beaverton, Oregon. A Funeral Mass will be held to honor him at Saint Frederic Catholic Church, at 175 South 13th St, Saint Helens at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18th. A reception will follow at Buccini Hall with a committal service at Columbia Memorial Gardens directly afterwards.
Bernie was born in Nelson, Nebraska on February 11, 1932 to Matt and Mary Mazour, and was the youngest of five children. In 1937 the Mazour family moved to Scappoose, Oregon and established a family owned farm. Bernie attended Scappoose High School and graduated in 1950. He was a half-back for the Scappoose Indians football team and in his senior year, completed five touchdowns in one game, a record that stands to this day. In 1999 he was inducted into the Scappoose High School Hall of Fame for being a member of the undefeated 1948 football team, and received a medal which he proudly displayed to all who visited him.
Bernie served in the US Navy from 1951-1954 and was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. In 1952 Bernie married Gwen Griffin and after he was discharged, they made their home in Warren, Oregon where they raised their three children, Denise, Alan and David.
For 34 years Bernie and Gwen owned and operated the Mazour Meat Company in Warren, Oregon. Bernie was an active member of the local business community and enjoyed participating in area charity events and instructing at Portland Community College. After 49 years of marriage, Gwen preceded him in death in 2001.
Bernie enjoyed traveling to family events in Nebraska, visiting friends in Hawaii and spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his many friends. He could often be found riding his four wheeler around his property, checking on the progress of his most recent cattle herd.
Bernie is survived by his sister, Helen Cholick of Sauvie Island; daughter Denise Maskew, of Newberg, Oregon; son Alan Mazour, of Saint Helens, Oregon; son David Mazour of Monmouth, Oregon; his six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his devoted companion, Cheryl Dieter, of Warren, Oregon.
Donations in remembrance can be made to St Frederic Parish, Orphanage Program, 175 South 13th St, Saint Helens, OR 97051.
On-line condolences can be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
Columbia Funeral Home, Directors
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