Aug. 30, 1928 – July 27, 2013

Loren Emery Dyer, a lifelong resident of Bend, Oregon died July 27th in the presence of his many loving family members. Loren, and his identical twin Laurence, were born August 30, 1928 to Hooper and Irene Dyer. Hooper, and Loren’s grandfather Howard, homesteaded in Millican in 1912, later moving closer to Bend to farm. Growing up on a farm through the depression era, Loren and his many siblings were always well fed and enjoyed a good life.

Loren attended Allen School through eighth grade, although his mother sometimes had to follow him to ensure he didn’t slip off to fish on the river rather than attend classes. He later graduated from Bend High School in 1948 where he was on the cheerleading squad.

After graduating from high school, Loren began working for the Bend Bulletin in the pressroom at a time when melted lead, cast typeset, and flatbed presses were state-of-art. Shortly after, Loren enlisted for service in the Korean war as a Bosun’s mate on LST 772. In 1950, he first met Ella May Dewitt, and then married her in August 1952 before shipping out. His first child, a daughter, was born while Loren was on duty in the Pacific. After returning from the war, Loren resumed his employment with the Bend Bulletin in the pressroom and later had two sons, all of whom were raised on a farm on Deschutes Market Road.

Loren spent his entire working life as The Bulletin’s Operations Manager, retiring in 1988. He enjoyed the newspaper business because it provided a sense of accomplishment as they produced a product from start to finish every day. He remained a loyal friend to Bob Chandler and the Chandler family through the years.

After retiring in 1988, Loren and Ella travelled and lived in a motor home full time. He mastered stained glass and numerous other crafts including building Adirondack chairs, all of which he generously gave to family and friends. Many people have something to remember him by as a result. When he wasn’t making something, he and Ella enjoyed golfing together, BBQ’ing with close friends, and spending precious time with their family.

He is survived by his wife Ella of Bend, daughter and son-in-law Lori and Jim Wilson of Bend, son and daughter-in-law Kerry and Monique Dyer of Albany, Or, son and daughter-in-law Shane and Christy Dyer of Bend, his six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and all five of his siblings. We are all sad to see him go. He was a generous, loving, and fun person to be around. He will be dearly missed.

Services are to be held this coming Friday at 11:00AM at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home, 105 NW Irving Avenue, Bend, OR. Contributions can made to Partners In Care (Bend).