Noel Leon Guedon Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Noel Leon Guedon Jr. was born in Tillamook, Oregon to Noel and Bernice Guedon. As an infant he and his parents moved to Raymond, Washington to be closer to family. In 1940 his parents bought a house on 40+ acres at the base of Rex Hill in Newberg, Oregon, now Chehalem Winery. Noel attended Rex Hill grade school and graduated from Newberg Union High in 1948. After graduating, he was drafted into the US Army and served 18 months during the Korean War at Eielson Airforce base in Alaska. In 1953 he married classmate Shirley Pauline Wohlgemuth. His early working years were spent at B.P. John’s Furniture Company in SW Portland. When the company relocated to California Noel changed careers and became a longshoreman. He worked for ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), local 8, until he retired at the age of 63. During retirement Noel enjoyed local travel, especially to the Oregon coast, and volunteering at the VFW and FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity). He could often be found riding his bicycle around town, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and “solving the world’s problems” over morning coffee with close friends. He also frequented Ruth’s Café at Newberg Providence Hospital. Noel is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his children, son Michael Guedon and wife Sherri of Newberg, Denise Guedon of Portland, Donna Guedon of Pleasant Hill, CA, Connie Williams and husband Carl of Newberg; seven grandchildren, Justin, Chelsea, Jordan, Carissa, Gabrielle, Randi, and Casey; and two great-granddaughters, Scarlett and Ava. Memorial services with military honors will be held on February 9th at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. https://heroes.vfw.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1993&ea.campaign.id=49903

Noel Leon Guedon Jr

August 12, 1930 - February 3, 2018