TJ Lenchitsky passed away peacefully at his home in Boring, Oregon with his family by his side the morning of June 30, 2022. He died of cancer at age 58.
TJ was born March 12, 1964, in Corvallis, Oregon to Terry and Judy Lenchitsky. He was raised in the Boring/Sandy area, attending Cottrell Grade School and Sandy High School. He attended Mt. Hood Community College where he earned his Associates Degree.
TJ spent 39 years in the HVAC industry and was the owner of Honke Heating & Air Conditioning located in Gresham.
TJ loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, and athletics. He was a big Trail Blazer, NASCAR, and OSU Beaver fan.
He spent many years volunteering as a girls’ softball coach. He was also a volunteer firefighter in Boring for 10 years, as well as a member of the Gresham Rotary Club.
TJ is survived by his wife of nearly 15 years, Sandy White; Daughters, Jessica Lenchitsky (Stephen), Jordan Lenchitsky-Austria (Sheldon); Granddaughter, Wailynn Austria. Stepdad to Haleigh Cepurno and Matt White. Parents, Terry and Judy Lenchitsky; Siblings, Shirley Kloer (Rob), Melissa Evans, and Shon Lenchitsky (Allison); and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gresham Rotary Club. Mail to Rotary Club of Gresham, PO Box 3041, Gresham, OR 97030. (503-929-5703).
Please join us in celebrating TJ’s life on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Oxbow Park in the Coho Shelter from 1pm to 5 pm. 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97080.