Norman “Rusty” Zecha – obituary
A Memorial service for Eagle Creek resident, Rusty Zecha will be held November 8,
2008 at 11:00 am at Lynchwood Christian Church, 3815 SE 174th Ave., Portland.
Rusty passed away at Providence Medical Center on Monday, October 27, 2008 after a nine year battle with cancer.
Norman Leroy Zecha Jr. was born on February 28, 1950 in Hayes, Kansas to Norman and
Irene (Kuhn) Zecha. He was raised in Portland where he received his education. Shortly after graduating from Central Catholic High School, he entered the U.S. Navy on July 1, 1970. He was honorably discharged on August 22, 1974 and returned to Portland.
Settling in the Portland area, Rusty was actively involved in starting the Oregon Food
Bank. He worked various jobs within the Portland area prior to starting his career with
Tri-Met in 1975. In 2000, he was forced to retire due to health problems.
On May 13, 1984, Rusty was united in marriage to Judy Randolph in Portland. They
made their home in Gresham where they began raising their family. The family later
moved to Eagle Creek where they built their home.
Rusty enjoyed watching old western movies especially movies with John Wayne. He loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren who have a special place in his
heart. He cherished the times spent together. In 2004, Rusty and Judy adopted their 3 grandchildren, ages 9, 3 and 2. Rusty also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving is his wife Judy of Eagle Creek; his mother Irene Zecha of Portland; his sister, Judy Lundberg of Milwaukie; his children, Nicole Davenport, Bryan Zecha, Matthew
Davenport and Angela Zecha all of Portland; his grandchildren, Haven Zecha, Kyle
McEwen, Isaiah Davenport, Alex McEwen, Nathen Zecha, Dixie Zecha, Charlotte Feasey, and Baby Girl Davenport due in February.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to “The Wife and Children of Norman Zecha account at any branch of Washington Mutual Bank to assist Judy in the care of their 3 minor children –
or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Attn: Tribute Dept., 501 St. Jude’s Place,
Memphis, TN 38105 in the name of Rusty Zecha’s name, account# 22265257.