John Clayton Winegarden

John Clayton Winegarden, 77, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born April 20, 1938, in Grass Valley, California. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his tour was finished, John became a union carpenter where he played a pivotal part in helping construct the Grand Coulee Dam and the Bonneville Dam. John married Linda Winegarden on October 22, 1982, and they made their home in Carlton, Oregon. 

John is survived by his wife, Linda Winegarden; daughters: Teresa Winegarden and Lori Winegarden; stepsons: Kevin Woods and Kurt Woods; and grandchildren: Brenia, Michael, Jillian, McKenzie and Jose.

A funeral service was held on February 12, 2016 at Young’s Funeral Home in Tigard, Oregon.