Calvin Virgil Middleton

September 20, 1924 - December 14, 2016

Calvin V. Middleton, 92, passed away on December 13, following a long illness. A funeral mass was said for him at St. John the Apostle church in Oregon City on Thursday Dec. 22. He was laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery. Born on September 20, 1924, Calvin grew up in Southern Oregon along with his brother Ed. They were the sons of Joe and Unis Middleton. Upon completion of high school, Cal enlisted in the US Army for 4 years. He served in Germany and Austria. After his discharge, he began his studies at Willamette University where he earned a teaching degree. His first job was at Glide where he taught high school math and science. During summers he studied toward a degree in Library Science at University of Denver. Having achieved his goal, Cal worked briefly for the Oregon State library system in Salem before accepting the job of Librarian at Oregon City High School. Five years after this move, he married Josephine Donovan, the school secretary! Together they built a new home in Oregon City where they enjoyed gardening and entertaining friends and family. After retirement, Cal worked for AARP setting up programs and doing training in various states. He volunteered at the OC Senior Center and Library. He was a member of St. John the Apostle Church. His last interest was beginning oil painting. We shall miss him! He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. He is survived by his brother, Eldon and wife Renee of Salem, Or. Step-children; Kathy Hanson and Dennis Donovan, Grandchildren; Kurt Hanson, Collin and Angie Donovan and great grandchildren; Malia, Kaya & Calvin Hanson. Please make a donation in Cal’s memory to either the Oregon City Library or to Parkinson’s Resources.