John Richard Caldwell, Jr. of Aberdeen passed away in Lacey at the age of 78. He was
born on July 2 nd , 1946 in Portland, Oregon to parents John Richard Caldwell, Sr. and
Ruthe (Caldwell) Caldwell. He was a graduate of Benson Polytechnic and in 1966, he
joined the Oregon Air National Guard and served for six years. On June 7 th , 1965, he
married his sweetheart, Sandra (Wilkening) Caldwell in Boise, Idaho. They moved to
this area in 1986 and John worked for the Westport Shipyard for 24 years. After
retirement, he began a small business called My Grandpa's Wooden Toys. He was a
member of the South Beach Christian Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,
prospecting for gold, boating, and building just about anything.
John is survived by his wife, Sandy Caldwell; Sons Jason Caldwell of Helena, Montana
and James Caldwell of Essex, Connecticut; sisters Barbara Jean George and Carol Ann
Anderson, both of Portland, Oregon; as well as two wonderful grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruthe Caldwell; and his brother,
Frank Caldwell.
Services will be planned at a later time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary.