John Duane Rector was born in Ithaca, NY on August 17th, 1939. He passed away after a lengthy illness on May 24th, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife and all of his children.
John was an employee of the Oregonian Publishing Company for 17 years, then started his own business from which he retired in 1994.
He was an avid fisherman, beloved husband, wonderful father and friend to many. John will be sorely missed every day. His sardonic and wry wit entertained us all and made him a charming companion. He loved traveling the world, with a special fondness for Mexico where he could pursue his love of sport fishing. His legacy lives on as his children love fishing.