May 22, 1933 – June 11, 2021

Born to Arthur and Mary Prince on May 22, 1933, near Wallowa, Oregon. Graduated in 1951 from Wallowa High School, in 1958 from Eastern Oregon College-BA in education, and received a master’s degree in 1963. He also attended college at Oregon State University, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, California, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, University of Nevada and the Colorado School of Mines.

Ashley and Barbara Berland from Enterprise, Oregon, were married in 1953. He taught elementary school grades two years in Arlington, Oregon, and one year in Pendleton at West Hills School, boys’ physical education for 15 years at John Murray Junior High and science and mathematics at the Sunridge Middle School. Served two years in the Seventh Infantry Division as a supply sergeant in Korea from 1953 to 1955.

Was a member of the Pendleton Association of Teachers, Oregon Education Association, and a life member in the National Education Association. Also belonged to the Pendleton Country Club, the Elks, Lions Club, and Alpine Meadows Golf Course.

For three summers managed river excursion trips for the YMCA of Alameda County, California, down the wild scenic Rogue River.

Survivors: sister, Arthene Martin of Hilo, Hawaii; son, Richard Prince of North Plains, Oregon. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Barbara J. Prince; his brother, Marion Prince, his parents, Art Prince and Mary Prince Patterson.

He will be cremated with no services as he requested. Interment of ashes will be at the Wallowa Cemetery.