Richard "Rick" Whitmore

Richard "Rick" Leroy Whitmore , 56, died unexpectedly July 7, 2015 in Baker City Oregon.  A Celebration of Rick's life will  be held at the Community Connection Building off of Cedar Street in Baker City, on Saturday, August 29th, 2:30 to 6 pm. Rick was born March 30, 1959 in Baker Oregon to David and Maria Whitmore.

Rick was raised in Baker. He received his education at Brooklyn Elementary, Middle and the Baker High School.  As a child he enjoyed sports, especially wrestling and baseball.  He lived most of his life in Baker.

In the late 1980's, Rick married.  Although he later divorced, he had one son, Richard Lee.  The day Richard Lee was born, was one of Rick’s most memorable times in his life.  Rick worked in the lumber industry and as a logger.  He also worked in the tire industry with his Dad.

Rick took joy in fishing with his paternal grandfather Glenn as a child, and especially enjoyed the summer.

One of Rick’s favorite poems was "Footprints in the Sand",  part of which reads: "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, You would walk with me all the way; But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, There is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why in times when I needed you the most, you should leave me. The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child. I love you, and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.

Rick’s most memorable times in his life included not only the birth of his son as mentioned earlier, but also his grandchildren.  He relished Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, and Birthdays.  Rick will always be remembered for his kind heart.

Survivors include his son Richard Lee Whitmore, Mother Mary Whitmore, and Sister Anna and brother-in-law Michael Clark, His Grandchildren Erika and Logan. Nephews Dex, Alex; Nieces Brezzy and Kanee; Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Rick was preceded in death by his father David and sisters Debbie and Sue, Grandparents Glenn and Edna Whitmore, Efren Moreno.

For those who wish to make a memorial donation in memory of Rick may do so to help defray his expenses incurred at time of death through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

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