Richard "Dick" Danskin's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Danskin
Oct. 25, 1936-Dec. 19, 2023
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon he was the son of H.W. and Bernice Danskin.
Dick graduated in Business from Lewis and Clark College and received his Masters in Education from University of Oregon. He was a high school counselor for Salem/Keizer School District from 1965-1994.
Dick was a talented pianist. He enjoyed playing for family and friends, at nursing homes and at church.
He was a volunteer for Campus Life, Meals on Wheels, Union Gospel Mission and Salem
Police Department.
He is survived by his daughters, Debbie(Dave)Miller, Shelley(Steve)Smith and Kimberly(Brian)Burke and 5 grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Union Gospel Mission in Salem, Oregon.
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