A DM i N i STRAT iv E


In Memoriam S


enior family member Brian Geddes Booth died at home on March 7 from


cancer. He was 75.


He headed the boards of five statewide organizations: Oregon Parks Commission, Oregon Institute of Literary Arts, Portland Art Museum, Oregon Health & Science University Foundation and University of Oregon Art Museum.


Brian was a fourth generation Oregonian born and raised in Roseburg. He attended the University of Oregon where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Following a stint in the Army, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School in 1962.


Brian returned to Oregon to begin a career as a corporate lawyer, specializing in securities law. He was a founding part- ner of Tonkon, Torp, Galen, Marmaduke and Booth. In 1983 Brian was selected for inclusion in the first edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” He has appeared in every edition since. Brian represented some of Oregon’s most prominent compa- nies. When Nike was ready to go public in 1982, Phil Knight called Brian. Brian’s civic leadership was evident early on when he served as president of the board of the Portland Art Museum in the late 1970s. With his help, the museum became financially viable and began to serve a broader public.


In 1989 Governor Neil Goldschmidt appointed Brian first chair of the Oregon Parks Commission, where he served three governors. Brian led efforts to obtain ade- quate funding to keep beaches public and to save and expand the parks system. He co-founded the Oregon State Parks Trust. Brian loved walking his Scottish Terrier, Haley Brae, on the beach at Neskowin on the north central Oregon coast. He and Gwyneth built a beach home there. Books were always an integral part of


Brian’s life. His high regard for writers influenced his founding of the Oregon Institute of Literary Arts. OILA, later to be called Literary Arts, Inc., established the Oregon Book Awards and Oregon Literary Fellowships.


Brian co-founded the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission, which celebrates the state’s diverse literary and cultural legacy through public events, memorials and pub- lications. Brian edited “Wildmen, Wobblies,


and Whistle Punks: Stewart Holbrook’s Lowbrow Northwest” in 1992. In 1996 Brian received the Stewart H. Holbrook Award from Literary Arts for outstanding contributions to Oregon’s literary life. He served as vice chair of the Multnomah Library Foundation Board of Trustees. In 1997, Brian and his wife, Gwyneth Gamble Booth, received the Tom McCall Leadership Award for contributions to Oregon’s quality of life. The next year they were named First Citizens of Portland. In 2004, both were honored by Friends of the Performing Arts Center with granite stars on Southwest Main Street.


An abiding interest for Brian for more than 28 years has been Oregon Health & Science University. He led the team that made OHSU a public corporation. In 2008 Brian saw the fruition of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute thanks to the incredible generosity of his client and close friend, Phil Knight, and the leadership of Gleevec founder, Dr. Brian Druker. Brian is survived by his wife of 27 years, Gwyneth Gamble Booth; son, Tom Booth (Megan Holden); daughter Jennifer Booth; stepsons, Ted R. Gamble and Brian Gamble; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Gamble Caldwell (Kenneth); eight grandchildren; sister, Harriet Scofield (Charles); ex-wife Anne Booth; along with many Booth and Geddes relatives.


Senior family member Alma M.


deCastro died unexpectedly on March 7. She was 79.


Alma was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Guatemala to Luis and Maria Moulun. She grew up and was educated in Mexico City, where she met the love of her life, Dr. Enrique M. deCastro.


After their marriage, they moved to Portland, building a life together. She became a true Oregonian. For 57 years Alma happily dedicated her life to her loving husband. They raised four children who will always adore her.


Socially active, intelligent, elegant and always a lady, Alma charmed all she met. She was especially involved with the Oregon Symphony early in its inception, and came to chair the Oregon Symphony Auxiliary and remained active in the sym- phony for years.


Alma enjoyed traveling with her hus- band, played tennis regularly and made


many lifelong friends, but always put her family first. In later years Alma took increasing pride in her home, and especially her garden, both of which were tended with love.


As her children grew she was always a source of support and strength. She took pride in their accomplishments and lent support in times of need.


Alma is survived by her loving husband, Enrique; children, Enrique Jr., Roberto (Susanna), Elisa (Mitch) and Carlos; and grandchildren, Henry, Gabrielle, Maria, Clarice, Grace and Dominic. Senior member John William Huth died on March 14 in Portland. He was 58. John was born in California. He gradu- ated from Sunset High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon.


He was working as a benefits analyst for City County Insurance at the time of his passing. John previously worked for Tektronix Benefits and Retirement Department. Among other things, John enjoyed music and he played the piano well. He loved astronomy and was an avid Star Trek fan. He also enjoyed running. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.


He is survived by his wife, Sally; mother, Charlotte; brother, Jim (Cheryl); nephews, Bradley and Daniel; niece, Caitlyn; cousin, Mary Rife; and step children, Robert Bates, Steven Bates and Cheryl Yoder. He was preceded in death by his father,


Willis V. Huth. Senior preferred member Richard N.


Roskie died Feb. 29 in Sun Valley, Idaho. He was 69.


He literally died with his boots on after an epic day of non-stops down Baldy’s back bowls in a foot of fresh powder. While his passing occurred much too soon, he died as he lived: non-stop energy, a love of people and a zest for life.


Rick was born in Montana and attended high school in Lake Oswego before head- ing back to Montana State University for college. He returned to graduate from Willamette Law School in 1969. He joined Black Helterline law firm and eventually progressed to managing partner. He remained of consul to the firm until his death.


Rick lived in Portland most of his adult life. He was an avid skier, golfer, cyclist, tennis player, sailor and outdoorsman. He


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