Orville G. Tadlock

Orville G. Tadlock of Sisters died on February 27. He was 62. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, March 4, in Springfield, Oregon.

He was born in Wright City, Oklahoma on June 20, 1943 to Terrill and Ruby (Bean) Tadlock.

He married Blanche Holeman in Springfield on August 3, 1962. He was a timber contractor for Tadpole Cutting and a Christian evangelist. He enjoyed studying scripture, raising his family and foster children, taking long hikes around lakes and traveling. His family said “he collected dogs and kids.”

He is survived by his wife Blanche Tadlock of Sisters; sons Jeff of Redmond, Marty of Springfield, Tom of McMinnville, Casey of Leesburg; daughter Julie Tadlock, who lives in Germany and “the many sons that God brought to their home.”

He is also survived by his brother Danny Tadlock of Cottage Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tadlock Memorial Mission/Shield of Faith, P.O. Box 144, Bend, OR 97702.