SPANG, William H.

William married BURKE, Eva May 1903. Eva was born 1881, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

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Joseph E. Spang, 96, resident of Forest Grove

09/23/03

Joseph E. Spang, 96, of Forest Grove, died Saturday morning, Sept. 20, 2003 at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled in early October at the Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar St. in Forest Grove, with Reverend Joanne Tilton Rannells, officiating. Private Inurnment will be held at the Mt. View Memorial Gardens in Forest Grove.

Mr. Spang was born Dec. 5, 1906 in Limerick, Pa., the son of William H. and Eva May (Burke) Spang. His family moved to Pottstown, Pa. shortly thereafter and he grew up and graduated from Pottstown High School.

He was a Veteran of World War II, having been inducted into the United States Army on Oct. 20, 1942. Joseph served for four years with the 870th Field Artillery Battery A 66th Division until he received his Honorable Discharge on Jan. 10, 1946 at the rank of Private First Class.

While attending a USO dance at Fort Stevens while stationed with the Coast Artillery, Joseph met Margaret Ray. They later married on Sept. 21, 1946 at the First Congregational Church in Portland. Following their marriage they made their home in the Portland area until 1969 when they moved to the Forest Grove community. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, on Feb. 5, 2000, after celebrating over 53 years of marriage.

Prior to the war, Joseph worked as a machinist in the mills in Pottstown. Following his discharge, he used his GI benefits to take his training as a dental technician. Joseph worked for McGuire Dental Laboratory (later known as Harrison) for 30 years.

Joseph was a member of the Forest Grove United Methodist Church and the Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 4 in Portland.

Among his interests, Joseph enjoyed walking, bowling, gardening and yardwork. He also enjoyed puzzles, reading, attending concerts and listening to music. He and Margaret traveled with the Odyssey Club throughout much of the United States and several times to Europe.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Martha Spang.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar St., Forest Grove, Ore., 97116, or to the Forest Grove Senior Center, P.O. Box 784, Forest Grove, 97116, in his memory.

Forest Grove Memorial Chapel, 503-357-3126, is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph married RAY, Margaret 21 Sep 1946. Margaret was born 25 May 1917; died 05 Feb 2000, Forest Grove, Oregon; was buried Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon. [Group Sheet]