| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Date of Birth | Oct 30, 1951 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 04, 2021 |
| About | Dick is survived by his wife, Shellie (nee Cobble); his son Greg Silliman (Erin), his daughters Mandy Dickson (Bart), Jyl Cowart (Jeff), and Haley Ellis (Andrew); 18 grandchildren; and his brother Monte Silliman (Donna). Dick was preceded in death by his parents. Dick was born in Pasco, Washington on October 30, 1951 to Clinton and Helen Silliman and grew up in the Tri-Cities. During his youth, he learned to work hard by helping at his family’s local feed and farm store in Kennewick, Washington - the Farmer’s Exchange. He graduated from Kennewick High School in 1970. Realizing the store was not in his long-term plans, Dick moved to Pullman, Washington and attended Washington State University. In 1973, after three years of dating, he and Shellie were married. They moved back to Pullman, where Shellie utilized her skills as a newly minted nurse and Dick completed school, graduating in 1974 with a degree in Construction Management. After graduation, they packed up their humble belongings and moved to Portland, Oregon, where Dick started working for Hoffman Construction in the summer of 1974 as a construction engineer. He would go on to spend his entire professional career, all 46 years, at Hoffman. He held many roles at Hoffman but his most treasured was that of “Builder” – both of structures and people. He spent the majority of his time estimating projects across the US and overseas while also mentoring the careers of hundreds who sought insight, guidance or just a listening ear. Together with the talented Hoffman teams they constructed most of the current Portland skyline as well as some of most complex and exciting projects in the world. When he wasn’t working, Dick enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family, reading, attending his grandkids’ sporting events, traveling and serving others in many capacities. He faithfully served in his church, most recently serving with his wife as temple service missionaries in the Kona Hawaii Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is also known to many in the American Heart Association, Boy Scouts of America, Randall’s Children Hospital, and multiple college athletic funds for his generosity and support. It was evident throughout his life that “time and circumstances had smiled upon him and he understood his duty to share his good fortune.” He leaves a profound legacy of compassion, kindness and gratitude. |
