Lawrence Eugene McCarthy

Birthdate: March 09 1919 Son of Edward Valentine and Kathryn Blanche in Franklin Park, IL

Married 62 years to Clary A. Lofgren on September the 25th 1948 in IL

Father of 3 childern; Craig Lawrence (deceased), Patricia A. Herst (Beaverton, OR) and Robert James McCarthy (Beaverton, OR)

Grandfather, affectionately known as Papa to 5 grandchildren in order of age;

Jay L. Herst(m) Beaverton, Jana McCarthy-Roth(f) Temecula CA, Casey A. McCarthy(f) Beaverton, Erica D. McCarthy(f) Temecula CA, Amy R. McCarthy(f) Beaverton

Only surviving sibling John Francis McCarthy of Seal Beach, CA

Proud of his service as an Army "Mess Sergeant" from 1942-1946

Retired from the U.S. Post Office (1946-1972)

Also retired from Hollywood Park and Santa Anita Race Track as a Pari Mutuel employee (1972 - 1982)

After starting his family in Southern California, Tigard Oregon became home in 1996

A member of St. Anthony's church for 16 years, receiving communion at his home when no longer able to attend

L.E. was the type of man who knew all his neighbors and local grocery store employees, a wonderful grandfather and caring person. He will be missed.