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Tribute; John (Jack) Birchard

Jack Birchard died May 3, 2014, at Cottage in the Meadows in Yakima, surrounded by family and friends. His life of 91 years provided much joy and happiness.

He was born April 23, 1923, to Frank and Rose Birchard in Shawnee, Wyo. and spent his childhood in Wyoming before moving to Eugene, Ore., where he met Shirley Glasgow. They married in August of 1946.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945 aboard the USS Tripoli. Following the war, he attended Pacific Bible College in Medford, Ore., earning a B.A. in theology in 1950. He never stopped pursuing his education, receiv...

 

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