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Members Remembered
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| Tom Rohr |
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Tom died of a heart attack on July 8, 2009. He was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Tom received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, apprenticed with John Glick at Plum Tree Pottery, and earned an MFA in ceramics from Louisiana State University. After teaching pottery and making pots in Montana, Colombia, Spain, Alaska, Calgary and Winnipeg, he moved to Oregon in 2000 with his wife, Kathryn Finnerty; together, they founded Pleasant Hill Pottery. (Tom's Web Page) |
| Gil Harrison |
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Gil Harrison passed away in January (2013) due to natural causes at his home, studio and showroom tucked into the woods outside Cottage Grove, Oregon. He originally took classes at the Maude Kern Art Center but considered himself self-taught. (Gil's Web Page) |
| Ray Grimm |
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RAY GRIMM, 1924-2012: Ray Grimm passed away peacefully on January 22nd surrounded by his large and loving family. He taught ceramics at Portland State University for 35 years, and for many members of OPA, he was their first ceramics teacher. (Ray's Web Page) |
| George Wright |
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George Harrison Wright: 1917-2012: George Wright passed away peacefully on November 14, 2012 in his home in Manning, Oregon. George will be remembered by the Oregon Clay Community for his innovative kiln designs, his support of Northwest potters, and, of course, for his Hair of the Dog Clay. (Georges' Web Page) |
| Chris Gum |
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Chris Gum was an OPA member for 23 years. He was on the board of both OPA and Showcase and was often the voice of reason (sometimes to all of our chagrin) amidst chaos. Chris died in his home of unknown natural causes on June 29th. A Memorial Potluck was held at the home of Linda Owen and Craig Martell on July 18th. (Chris' Web Page) |
| Jeanne Charles |
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Jeanne Charles passed away in May 2009 from complications due to emphysema and lung cancer. Jeanne was an inspired artist and a fine art educator. She served on the OPA Board and Showcase Steering Committee for many years and founded the OPA's Clay in Education Program. Jeanne's generostiy and creativity will be remembers by her friends, but her greatest gift was as an educator. |
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