Richard Taylor Whitehead was born June 19, 1943 in Portland, OR to George and Thelma Whitehead. He was 76 when he passed away on December 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Whitehead; sister, Alladine Curtis (Thomas); brother, John Whitehead (Pat) and daughter Wendi Bilka (Alex). Richard retired from the State of Oregon, Health Division severeral years ago. He loved camping, his friends and family, and will be missed. In Lieu of flowers, make donations to the Oregon Humane Society, Animal Aid, or Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon.