John Richard Caldwell Jr. of Aberdeen passed away in Lacey at the age of 78. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Portland, Oregon to parents John Richard Caldwell Sr. and Ruthe (Caldwell) Caldwell. He was a graduate of Benson Polytechnic and in 1966 he joined the Oregon Air National Guard and served for six years.

On June 7, 1965, he married his sweetheart, Sandra (Wilkening) Caldwell in Boise, Idaho. They moved to this area in 1986 and John worked for the Westport Shipyard for 24 years. After retirement, he began a small business called My Grandpa’s Wooden Toys.

He was a member of the South Beach Christian Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, prospecting for gold, boating, and building just about anything.

John is survived by his wife, Sandy Caldwell; sons Jason Caldwell of Helena, Montana and James Caldwell of Essex, Connecticut; sisters Barbara Jean George and Carol Ann Anderson, both of Portland, Oregon; as well as two wonderful grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruthe Caldwell and his brother Frank Caldwell.

Services will be planned at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary