Paul William Loucks

Our knight in shining armor, Paul William Loucks, 75, of Gates, Oregon died Monday in Gates. His princesses will be forever grateful to him for trotting in on his white horse (or maybe it was his Mom’s Oldsmobile) and rescuing them and their mother from their lonely Corvallis existence. Paul is survived by daughters Sarah Stuart of Albany, Katie Bryan of Lebanon, Megan Loucks of Albany, and Samantha (Cody) O’Neil of Salem, and their mother, Cindy Olson of Corvallis; Grandchildren Jacoby Raines and Carson Stuart, Preston Bryan, Harper and Ricki Sandman, Hunter, Austin, and Blake McCord, Peyton Whitlock, and Quinn “Torque Wrench” O’Neil; sisters Vera Shelton, Willa Porter, and  Bert Limbocker and several beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Loucks and his brother, Ben. Paul attended school in the canyon where both his parents were teachers. He later served in the US Army during the Vietnam War 1967-68.  He held various positions with Freres Lumber, and worked for Davison Auto at the Stayton store until his passing. Paul was an active member of the Gates Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a member of the Santiam Historical Society. His bravery, courage, and generosity knew no limit. He was a canyon legend, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, and hundreds of hot rodding stories! We are blessed with the knowledge that our fairy tale doesn’t end here. We will live happily ever after. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021, 2 pm at Fairview Cemetery, 49973 Kingwood Avenue, in Gates.