Todd French

Todd French Obituary

Todd Eugene French of Portland died unexpectedly Sept. 26, 2017. Born April 15th, 1967 to Gayle Arbutus (Sewell) and Philip Eugene French in Traverse City, MI. He married Kimberly Ann (Fife) on August 5, 1989. Together they raised two talented, much beloved sons.

Todd’s professional accomplishments included: a Bachelors from Michigan Technological University, then continued with a Masters and Doctorate in Physics from the University of Illinois. After 11 years, working in medical technology, he returned to school earning a Law Degree from Lewis and Clark becoming a Patent attorney with Dascenzo Intellectual Property Law.

Todd’s impressive credentials pale in comparison to the fullness of his personal life and interests. He was an active member of Lake Oswego United Methodist Church; an avid outdoorsman, devoted bowler, and wine enthusiast. He was a consummate student and teacher sharing himself in countless ways. Most importantly, his life overflowed with spirit of kindness, generosity, and deep love for family. Todd French didn’t demand anything, but he inspired much: respect, laughter and love. He also refused to wear socks.

Todd is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife, Kimberly, sons Coel Alexander and Connor Chase; brother Tim (Kathy) French of Little Rock, AR; sister Tammi (Mike) DiRenzo of Broomfield, CO; Tracy (Renee) French of Conifer, CO; Sister-in-Law Tracy (Randy) Johnson of Fairplay, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at the Riverview Abbey Funeral Home in Portland on Saturday, September 30 from 10am-1:30pm.

A Celebration of Life will follow at 3pm at Oswego UMC. In lieu of flower the family requests that donations be made to the Marfan Foundation, Oregon Humane Society or Lake Oswego UMC’s Sunday Morning Alive Worship.

Visitation

Saturday September 30, 2017 , 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home

A Celebration of Life will follow at 3pm at Oswego UMC.

Facts Born: April 15, 1967
Death: September 26, 2017

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
The Marfan Foundation, Oregon Humane Society or Lake Oswego UMC’s Sunday Morning Alive Worship.

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3 replies on “Todd French”

Our deepest condolences to the family for the departure of Todd. We will miss his intellectual strength, his calmness in tackling adverse situations and his smile convening a deep sense of serenity.

prayers and condolences to the family. especially to the sons.I am imagining that his folks were happy to greet him at the gates of heaven. God Bless.

My deepest sympathy to each of you. No matter how many times we lose someone whom we love it never lessen the pain. Unlike the birth of a child, we do not rejoice over the loss of family and friends. Our heavenly Father assures us that he will soon wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more.

Revelation 21:3-5