John Francis Lytle Sr. Obituary (1936

John F. Lytle Sr., 74, of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away Tuesday morning, January 4, 2011 at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR., surrounded by his children. John was born May 5, 1936 in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was raised and received his education in the Hillsboro area, graduating with the Class of 1954. John played football for Hillsboro High School and for Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. He married Dorothy Randall Cox on November 2, 1963 in Vancouver, WA. Following their marriage they made their home in the Hillsboro area. John was employed with Carnation Can for over 20 years as their office manager. After an early retirement John continued to work in various fields including the mortgage industry and for the Hillsboro Argus. When retirement settled in he enjoyed traveling with his wife throughout the United States, their best memories were left in Arizona, the Oregon Coast and most of all San Francisco. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. John was involved in many organizations throughout the years however his passion was with the Hillsboro Elks, proudly serving as their Exalted Ruler in 1980. He continued to stay active in State and local committees within the Elks until recently. John also spent many years volunteering at the annual Hillsboro Air Show, something he looked forward to every year. John is survived by his children; Jim and Debi Cox of Hillsboro, OR., Georgia and Rick Ingram of Vancouver, WA., Debbie Lytle Karimi of Portland, OR., Loretta and Ed Hensley of South Bend, WA., John and Cathy Lytle Jr. of Kent, WA. Eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy, April 29, 2010, his parents Wayne and Grace Lytle, sons; David Lytle, Bob and Mike Cox. We would like to thank all the staff at Avamere Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro for taking great care and truly caring for our Dad. Also, a special thank you to OHSU. We will never forget his wonderful friends, the visits and the phone calls. It meant a lot to him and us. God Bless you all. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made in his name to the "Elks Children Eye Clinic" at OHSU. Memorial Services will be held at 1pm, Sunday January 30, 2011 at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge; 21865 Northwest Quatama Road in Hillsboro.