J. Tresham Obituary

J. EMERY TRESHAM
October 20, 1916 ~ April 23, 2011

Born in McMinnville, OR, Emery waited for a cloudless day, perfect to make his last flight to his home in Heaven.
He logged several thousand hours flying as a crop duster and managing the Flight Center on the Pendleton airport. Emery held commercial and instructor ratings in single, multi and helicopter aircraft. He flew charter, search and rescue, fire patrol, game counting, fish planting in high lakes, and instructing. He had many stories to tell, keeping his audience captive, reliving his experiences.
Together with his wife, he owned Emlo's Florist until 1990.
He is survived by his wife and loving companion of sixty-six years, Lois; sons, Mike (Cecile), Paul (Jann), Andrew and daughter Amber; eight grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret, three brothers and a sister.
A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Bethel Church, 2309 NW Carty Road, Ridgefield, WA.
Please view/sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 27, 2011.
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lois, sorry to hear about your lost. i know that i will missed his stories. my prayers are with you. randy weich

randy weich

April 28, 2011

Lois, I am so sorry to learn of Emery's passing. I know it has been rough. My thoughts are with you. Lois Porch

April 28, 2011

Amber and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Our prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in the memory of the loving moments that you shared.

Renee Chiles and Family

April 27, 2011

Amber & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your father, you and your family are in my prayers and thought.

Vicki Barnhart

April 27, 2011

Amber & Family - I was so sorry to hear about your Father. You & your family are in my prayers.

Crystal Reviea

April 27, 2011

Amber & Family -
We were so sorry to hear about your Father. We're thinking and praying for you and your family.

Bill & Susan Hunt

April 27, 2011

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