Richard Keith Oros, BHS 1963

 Richard Keith Oros, BHS 1963

The Daily Astorian, OR
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Richard Keith Oros, 64, of Gearhart, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Gearhart. He was born May 16, 1945, in Bangor, North Wales, to Leroy E. and Mary (Price-Jones) Oros. His mother survives, residing in Gearhart. His father preceded him in death in September 1992.

In 1963, he graduated from Burbank (Calif.) High School. He attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College and received a degree in commercial heating and air conditioning in 1968. In September 1964, he married Ann Oros Ghidinelli in Burbank. They later divorced. She survives, residing in Eureka, Calif.

Mr. Oros worked as a commercial fisherman on the West Coast for many years. He was a member of Seaside Calvary Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Laura Chester and Julie and Danny Ruffell of Gearhart; a daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Charles Elliott of Eureka; two sons, Kirk and Ryan Oros of Eureka; three grandchildren, Bryan, Lyndee and Bryce Elliott of Eureka; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel R. Oros, in September 1991.

A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Seaside Calvary Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Seaside Calvary Church, 851 Avenue A, Seaside, OR 97138. The Neptune Society in Portland is in charge of the arrangements.