Al was born in Albany, Oregon on March 31st, 1945. His family moved to Salem when he was six. His family had a farm with orchards and a marionberry field.
He graduated from South Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College. He worked as a draftsman and surveyor for the Bureau of Land Management. After that he worked for land title companies until his retirement.
He served in the Marines Reserves for six years.
Over the years he enjoyed watching his sons' activities, fishing and camping and watching car racing and sports. He loved visiting with people including being a greeter at his church, First Baptist of Independence.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon and his sons Kyle and Scott and Scotts girlfriend Kathy, and his sister Arlene Shaw.
A big Thank You goes to the staff and administration at Blue Haven Memory Care for the love and care these past three years.
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