In Loving Memory of a Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Don Wyss, August 12, 1952 – June 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a cherished member of the Tillamook community. Don Wyss was born into a Swiss farming family on August 12, 1952, in Tillamook, Oregon, he was a beacon of hard work, dedication, and love. He passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, with his wife at his side.
On July 12, 1975, he married his beloved wife, Betty, in Tillamook. Together, they raised two beautiful daughters and shared countless adventures, from camping trips to vacations in Maui and traveling the vast landscapes of the United States.
He graduated from Tillamook Catholic High School in 1970. His early years were marked by a strong work ethic, first at Publisher’s lumber mill and then on his family’s dairy farm. His career path led him to serve the Tillamook County Creamery Association as a lead refrigeration engineer, a role he held with distinction until his retirement in 2016.
An avid outdoorsman, he found solace and joy in the Wilson River and Tillamook Bay, where he fished for Chinook salmon and spring Steelhead, and delighted in crabbing and clamming. In his younger years, he enjoyed enduro motorcycle racing and hunting trips with his dear friend Roger and brother-in-law Bryan.
He embraced the adventure of geocaching, sharing his love for discovery with his adored family. He also cultivated beauty in his garden, growing magnificent dahlias, rhododendrons, and vegetables. In the early 2000s, he trained for and cycled in the ambitious Livestrong and Cycle Oregon events alongside his sister Donita. A lifelong fan of OSU Beaver football, he cheered with fervor and loyalty. Go Beavs!
His passion for the outdoors was only matched by his love of sharing unforgettable experiences with his family. His 49 years of marriage with Betty were filled with endless love and treasured moments, as were the years spent with his cherished daughters and granddaughters, who were the light of his life.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Betty Wyss; daughters Jenny (Brett) Ulrich and Michelle (Sev) Flores; sister Donita (Michael) Clothier; and his precious granddaughters, Victoria, Elena, and Willow, along with a large and loving extended family. His legacy of love will continue to live on through them. May he rest in peace, knowing he was deeply loved and will be forever missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at Waud’s Funeral Home, Tillamook, on Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 am. A reception will follow at the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church at 12:30 pm.