Jack Witter McLean

OBITUARY INFORMATION: Jack Witter McLean Jack Witter McLean was born the son of Archibald and Clarice (Witter) McLean on Wednesday, April 17, 1918 in Tacoma, Washington. Jack grew up and attended school in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School, then furthered his education by attending a local business college. On February 10, 1941, Jack joined the US Army with an assignment as a Full Track (Tank) Driver. Jack had various assignments throughout Europe under the command of George Patton, including many battles and campaigns in Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Sergeant. Jack received many decorations and citations including the Bronze Star Medal. After the service, Jack returned to Tacoma to pursue a career as a wholesale lumber broker. Jack married Hazel (Heidi) Marie Northrop of Eugene, Oregon on April 7, 1955, where they made their new home. Jack and Heidi moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon in 1965, raised their two children, and retired to Newberg, Oregon in 1980. Jack was a 65 Year member of the Tacoma, Washington and Milwaukie, Oregon Elks Club. Jack enjoyed his occupation and was still active as a lumber broker, specializing in contracts with the US Government. One of his most recent and satisfying accomplishments was providing all of the old growth lumber for the restoration of the original USS Constitution, also known as “Old Iron Sides” for the United States Navy. Jack was an enduring and steadfast family man. He was always involved in his children’s activities including Cub and Boy Scouts, youth sports and even those that took his children into adulthood. He was a man of integrity and always worked to instill strong moral values whenever the opportunity presented itself. Continually Jack’s actions spoke louder than words as he demonstrated daily his love and compassion for his wife Heidi over 55 years of marriage. Jack was baptized in the Tacoma Christian Church, later becoming a member of the Lake Grove Christian Church, and remained faithfully active throughout his life. On Thursday, October 28, 2010, Jack Witter McLean died at home at 92 years of age. Surviving and left to honor his life are his wife Hazel (Heidi) of Newberg; his son Douglas McLean of Lake Oswego; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and those who have come to know and appreciate him where he has lived and worked. He was preceded in death by his younger son, Victor; and two older brothers, Archibald McLean, Jr., and Bruce McLean. A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Rd, Newberg, OR, 97132 on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM., with Pastor Arlen L. Pounds officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.attrells.com

Jack Witter McLean

April 17, 1918 - October 28, 2010