Kirk Dwight Eldridge's Obituary
Kirk Dwight Eldridge was born September 29th, 1948 in Portland, Oregon to Richard Berry and Barbara Yaw Eldridge, the eldest of three children. He passed away of natural causes on September 17th, 2012 in St. Helens at the age of 63 years.
Kirk lived most of his life in the Portland area, moved to Rainier in 2010 and later to St. Helens, Oregon. Kirk married Linda Teuscher December 28, 1976 In Portland, Oregon.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, Sister Carol Mark Englizian of Chicago, Il., brother Jim Eldridge of Gresham, Oregon, brother-in-law David Sheryl Teuscher of Rainier, Oregon 2 nephews Mathew Alexandra Eldridge, Portland, Oregon & Zachary Arayah Teuscher, Salem, Oregon and 2 nieces – Corrina DanBilderback of Springfield, OR. and Melisa Bart Detandt Teuscher of Belgium. Two Great Nephews, Cameron and Connor Teuscher of Salem, Or.
Kirk was preceded in death by his parents,
Barbara Yaw and Richard B. Eldridge.
Graveside service will be Sunday at 1:00 pm at Finley Sunset in Portland and Memorial for friends and family at 1:00 Saturday at the Jordan Center in St. Helens, OR.
Donations may be made to Columbia County Relay for Life, Change for a Cure team.
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