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Brian Paul McClure, 51, of Trout Creek Ridge Road in Hood River, Ore., died April 9, 2015. Brian was born Jan. 3, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wis.
He was the beloved son of Delbert and Marie McClure, brother of Michael Delbert (Anne) McClure, of Woodinville, Wash., and Ellen Marie McClure, of Baltimore, Md., and uncle of Tiana Marie Dragos, of Renton, Wash., and Cristal Anne McClure, of Seattle, Wash.
Brian was a graduate of Sammamish High School, Bellevue, Wash., in 1982, and of University of Washington, Seattle, in 1987, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He was a licensed professional engineer in California, Washington and Oregon, and site manager for the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Brian loved Hood River and lived his life fully and energetically there, enjoying mountain biking, hiking, and skiing. He and his beloved dog Chewy could be found on all the trails. Brian died on the Dog River Trail while on a bike ride.
No services are scheduled. Friends may want to organize a hike in his honor.
Donations in his memory are suggested to the Parkdale Fire Department, 4895 Baseline Drive, Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041, the American Heart Association or the Hukari Animal Shelter.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; 541-386-1000. Please visit andersonstributecenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.
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