Robert Perry, "The Oregonian", passed away August 31, 2003 at the age of 83. Born in Willamina, Oregon, he was the son of Eugene Seymour Smith and Luella Marquardt-Smith. Before WW II, he was a sheep rancher with over 2000 head of sheep in Oregon. Wool was the most important crop in America before the war. He served as a Marine for three years in the Pacific Theater during WW II. After the war, he had an Aberdeen Angus Cattle Ranch in Oregon. His last employment before retirement, was as Plant Manager with Libby/Nestle in California. His wife, Eilleen preceded him in death in March of 2000. He leaves behind two daughters, Susan of Cincinnati, OH and Karen of Sacramento, CA; two granddaughters, Kimberyly and Julie of Cincinnati; and three great granddaughters, Lauren, Samantha and Brooke of Cincinnati. Memorials may take form of contributions to Vitas Hospice, Fort Hamilton Hospice Care, 630 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013.