Robert "Bob" Dimick was born in Portland, he lived all his school years in the Montavilla neighborhood attending Vestal Grade School and graduating from Benson High School. He joined the Navy in 1950, age 17, with his 4 friends. He was a Naval Reserve Officer for 28 years, retiring as Lieutenant Commander.
Bob joined the Portland Police Bureau in 1955 retiring after 30 years of service. He married Viola St. Claire, they had 4 children. Later divorced he then met Jeanette McCarthy Sep.6 1980 and they married Dec. 6, 1980. She had 1 daughter Kim.
Bob loved old car projects starting at age 14 tearing them apart and reassembling. He was a charter member of Cascade Pacific Plymouth Club for 20 years, happily collecting several Plymouth projects.
In 2000 they found their dream 5 acres in Brush Prairie WA where they built a home and a 3 story car barn. The property had a creek running through the middle, Bob was challenged each year with keeping the bridge across as he dutifully mowed the back 2 acres. He added tractors to his project collection. They moved back to Portland in 2018.
Bob was a 40 year member of Montavilla Kiwanis Club. He supported the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp where hundreds of physically and mentally challenged children attended. He worked hundreds of hours at the camp, volunteering on maintenance for the many structures that are there. He delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years. He was a happy volunteer for the many different Kiwanis projects the club supported. They travelled in their trailer around the USA and to BC where Jeanette's family lived. Also, several camping, hiking trips to National Parks with the Mazamas and friends.
Retirement years were good years. Bob was quiet, smart and kind. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette, son Robert Dimick, daughters Rendy Jantz, Lisa Pick and Kim Logsdon, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His son James predeceased in 1989.
Donations can be made in his memory to: MHKC, 10725 SW Barber Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
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