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In Memoriam

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We honor and remember the dedicated members of our union who are no longer with us. This page stands as a tribute to their legacy and a reminder of the strong bond we share as union members.

Marion H. Fairchild

September 4, 1942 – October 4, 2025
Marion joined Local 48 in July 1966. He retired in January 2005. A service will be held on Saturday October 25th, 2025 at 9:30am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2505 W 27th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tricityherald/name/marion-fairchild-obituary?id=59757907

Ernest D. Cowan

– October 11, 2025
Ernest joined Local 48 in November 1978. He retired in September 2012.

Josef Cisar

March 28, 1943 – February 5, 2024
Josef joined Local 48 in March 1990. He retired in April 2008.

Gary D. Emmons

December 31, 1938 – October 1, 2025
Gary joined Local 48 in February 1967. He retired in January 2001.

Eric Nelson

July 1, 1953 – September 19, 2025
Eric joined Local 48 in October 1973. He retired in February 2016.

Miguel Morgan

August 1, 2003 – September 6, 2025
Miguel joined Local 48 in October 2022.

Billy E. Davis

May 3, 1945 – August 21, 2025
Billy joined Local 48 in December 1989. He retired in December 2009.

George O. Tythcott

December 10, 1946 – August 7, 2025
George joined Local 48 in July 1969. He retired in January 2009.

Lowell W. Landgrebe

September 15, 1946 – July 28, 2025
Lowell joined Local 48 in March 1968. He retired in October 2008.

Garry D. Dryer

October 19, 1936 – August 3, 2025
Garry joined Local 48 in November 1956. He retired in January 1999.
Wilburt Huhta

Wilburt Huhta

November 24, 1933 – July 12, 2025
Wilbert joined Local 48 in June 1965. He retired in July 1996. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/wilbert-willy-huhta-obituary?id=58881399

Shawn D. Woodbury

July 31, 1966 – July 16, 2025
Shawn joined Local 48 in April 2007.  Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/or/portland/shawn-dell-woodbury-20048091

IBEW Local 48 Electricians Union – Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington
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Member Services Office

M-F 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

Portland: 503-256-4848
Vancouver: 360-892-0171

15937 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230

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M-F 8:30am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

OR Job Hotline: 503-251-9134
WA Job Hotline: 360-892-0171x301

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Portland, OR 97230

Leadership Members

Garth Bachman
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503-889-3667

Will Hodges
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503-889-3660