Richard Orr Pendleton

Richard Orr Pendleton, 79, of Medford, OR. Passed Monday, Mar. 17, 2014. He was born May 20, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. to Orr & Virginia (Coulter) Pendleton. He married Nancy Lee Totten who survives. He & Nancy had lived in Medford in the 1980's prior to many years in Brookings, OR then coming back to the Rogue Valley four years ago. Richard was a prominent and successful businessman. He was instrumental in establishing Corvus Systems in White City as well as many other management positions. Richard was active in the community as well being a member of Rotary International. Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. He enjoyed outdoors, hunting and fishing. He served honorably in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife Nancy, daughter Cynthia (Gary) Tressel of Vancouver, WA., son Scott Pendleton of Ft. Worth, TX., sister Reverie (Norman) Totten of Jackson, CA., 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and a son Gregory. Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 AM Thursday, Mar. 20, 2014 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmortuary.com