Rick O’Connor was born on Aug. 20, 1963, to Gary and Dot O’Connor of Centralia. He passed away on May 21, 2025, after battling cancer for 14 years, with his family by his side.
Rick graduated from Rochester High School in 1981. He then attended Bates Technical College.
Rick married Pam Harris of Medford, Oregon, in May of 1989.
Rick is survived by his sister Randi, as well as his daughters: Colleen and husband Mike; Erica and her partner Alex; and Shannon and husband Jordan. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Jade.
Rick’s wife, Pam, preceded him in death in 2018.
We want to thank Ken Stedham for his lifelong friendship to Rick, Dr. Miller and staff of the Cancer Center, and Providence Centralia Hospital and staff for their kindness given to our son in this last week of his life.
