Gayne Rankin Moxness' Obituary
Gayne Rankin Moxness was born on June 28, 1919 in Bristol, S. Dakota to Arnie & Clarice Rankin Moxness.
He died at his home in St. Helens on July 31, 2012 at the age of 93.
Gayne was a Captain in the US Armed Forces, serving from 1942 to 1946. He also served as a Railway Track Supervisor on White Pass and The Yukon Railroad, Alaska from 1942-1944, and Civil Affairs Officer, US Military Government in Korea 1945-1946.
He was educated at the University of Montana, Missoula, graduating in 1942 with a B.S. Degree in Forestry. He married Diana Lee Haworth on June 2, 1957 in Portland, OR, she predeceased him in death in 1998.
He moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1956 from Port Angeles, Washington and has resided in St. Helens for 54 years. While living here he served as a member of the St. Helens Public School District Board, 1968-1973 Chairman 1972-73. He also served as a member on the St. Helens City Council.
While living in St. Helens he was employed with Boise Cascade wood & paper products corporation. He retired as a Wood Procurement Manager after 25 years of employment in 1984.
His interests included being an outdoorsman, hunting, fishing, camping, and also gardening.
Survivors include: 3 Children: Steven Gayne Moxness of New York City, David Lee Moxness of Santa Barbara, CA.; Nancy Moxness Scheel of Beaverton, OR.; Sister: Shirley Blanchard of Monroe Township, NJ.
Private Family Services
Body Donation to Oregon Health & Sciences University-Portland
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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