John D. Prichard ”Trapper John”
Published 4:00 am Tuesday, January 11, 2011
- John D. Prichard ”Trapper John”
July 24, 1939 – Jan. 6, 2011
John passed away peacefully at his home in Bend.
He was born in Bend, and graduated from Bend High, Class of 1957. He attended Oregon State Univserity and was a Beaver fan. He owned and operated Bend Stained Glass and was a master at his craft. He also owned and operated Trappers Lodge. He was a life-long Bend resident and loved hunting and roaming the High Desert.
John is survived by his daughter, Pamela Prichard, grandson, Devin Searcy, brother, Walter and sister, Mary Tegner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane and his granddaughter, Krystal Searcy.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation in his name to be sent to Doernbechers Childrens Hospital at DCH Foundation, 1121 SW Salmon, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205.
John D. Prichard