Paul David Kennedy was born in Oregon City, Oregon December, 10, 1943. He passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2015 at the age of 71. Paul was the only son of Ray & Grace Kennedy, who preceded him in death.

Paul is survived by his wife Myra Kennedy of 28 years, his daughter Patricia Doyle, her husband Marshall along with their two children, Samantha & Alan and his son Michael Kennedy, his wife Teri and their sons Matthew & Nicholas. He is also survived by former wife Darlene Kenney-Hartley, mother of Patricia and Michael. His dogs were also an important part of his life and he is survived by his furry friends Rocky and Bella. All reside in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Paul graduated from Milwaukie High School in 1962. Paul was a member of DeMolay, a Masonic Organization, during the early sixties. He worked his entire career of 47 years with OECO Corporation in Milwaukie, working in many different departments, including his last position as an Account Executive. He retired in 2010. He was very proud to work for a company that provided components for NASA and the space program.

Paul enjoyed camping, fishing and working in the yard. He also loved to draw, especially cartoon characters for his children, and illustrated a book of memoirs for a friend. Paul was very involved in his son Mike’s childhood sports of soccer and hockey, including coaching. Paul inspired Mike’s love for sports. Paul also loved watching the Trailblazers play basketball and sharing that passion with his daughter, son and wife who are all avid Blazer fans. (Rip City!)

Paul’s main obsession was his 1960 Ford Thunderbird. He purchased it in 1986 from the Auto Trader magazine and spent the past 20 some years putting his heart, soul, and money into its restoration. Paul won many awards at cruise-ins every summer and was thrilled to win Best of Class at the Forest Grove Concourse d’ Elegance in 2013. He made many great friends in the car show world over the years.

Paul was also an avid collector of nostalgia memorabilia, especially of Marilyn Monroe and Coca Cola. Some of his great finds were original, signed, hand drawn pictures of Marilyn and original Life magazines with her on the cover. He also collected Franklin Mint & Danbury Mint small scale cars. Paul and Myra spent their spare time hunting for the “perfect find” of great memorabilia.

He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones and many, many friends.

Paul’s service will be held Wednesday, May 27th at 11:00 am at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home & Mausoleum, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97219.

Directions:

From Sellwood Bridge, turn right on to Macadam Ave. heading north. Travel .5 miles to first signal. Turn left onto Miles St. This merges into Taylors Ferry Rd. In .3 miles, Riverview Abbey will be on the right. Turn into the first driveway before passing the Abbey. Go to the very end of the parking lot.

Please enter the “Hemlock” entrance and once in, turn right into the Aspen corridor.

Funeral

11:00am ,Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Riverview Abbey Funeral Home
0319 SW Taylors Ferry Road Portland, OR 97219
Notes: Directions: From Sellwood Bridge, turn right on to Macadam Ave. heading north. Travel .5 miles to first signal. Turn left onto Miles St. This merges into Taylors Ferry Rd. In .3 miles, Riverview Abbey will be on the right. Turn into the first driveway before passing the Abbey. Go to the very end of the parking lot.