October 19, 1927 ~ November 2, 2018
Oren, 91, died peacefully in his home in Chicago on Friday, November 2nd. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Anita; his parents, Frances Taft Boyd & Woolsey McAlpine Pollock; his son,
Charles K Pollock(Suzanne), and his sister, Anne Pollock Hoar. He is survived by his children:
Katherine Pollock (Lesley Spencer) and Nancy (Tom) Patterson of Chicago & Edward (Tracy)
Pollock of San Diego; his seven grandchildren: Oren (Sarah), Claire & Bob Matteson, Laura &
Becca Patterson, Elizabeth & Neal Pollock; four great grandchildren: Eleanor, Olivia, Gigi &
Henry; his step sister, Mary, and many nieces, nephews & cousins.
Oren was a graduate of Williams College (BA)’49, Princeton University (MA)’51 & Northwestern
University (MBA). He was Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy during the Korean War. After
the Navy he worked at Sears Roebuck & Company for almost 3 decades, retiring in the mid
1980s as an assistant treasurer. He was an active member in a number of academic institutions
& non profit organizations and class agent for his alma mater, Williams College for more than 50
years. In 1967 he joined the Board of Lawrence Hall, becoming president and ultimately, a Life
Trustee. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees at Lake Forest Academy (1969-1980),
and a Life Trustee (1980-present).
Retirement did not quell Oren’s volunteer ethic and he spent 20 years volunteering at Roosevelt
High School, a mentoring project through The Princeton Club of Chicago. In his spare time he
enjoyed visits with his family, adult education classes at The University of Chicago, traveling,
tennis & last but not least, reading, a pastime he truly enjoyed.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00am, Saturday, November 17th at Drake & Son
Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in his memory to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s
Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611 - or Lawrence Hall,
4833 N Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625.
