Richard Wayne Bunce, 72, of Halsey, Oregon died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Tacoma, Washington to Frank Henry and Margaret Edna (Gaul) Bunce.

He was raised in Steilacoom, Washington and went to Lakes High School until he was 15 years old. His family then moved to Halsey in 1964. He graduated from Central Linn High School in 1965.

Dick worked for many farmers and fertilizer plants in our area. He had a trucking company hauling grass seed. He then started Bunce Equipment, Inc., where for 30 plus years he was a fabricator, welder, sandblaster, and painter. He lived in the area for 55 years working with farmers and fabricating companies in our area. He also helped anyone else that came to him for help. He was a friend to many and considered all a friend.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, cars, and the outdoors.

Dick is survived by his partner of 20 years and wife since Aug. 8, 2008, Michele Bunce, of Halsey; daughter Kari Parshall of Washington; sons Jim Bunce of Harrisburg and Travis Thorne of Halsey; brother Ed Bunce of Idaho; sister Barbara Motel of Idaho; grandchildren Kali Packer and Paige Kostyshak of Washington and Grady Bunce of Harrisburg.

He was preceded in death by children Erik Bunce in 2015 and Tyler Thorne in 2013.

A memorial service for Dick will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 5, at Albany Fair and Expo.

Memorial contributions can be made in Dick’s name to the Booster Club or Women for Agriculture.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.