Joseph Bernard Kent, 86, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2014. Joe was born Nov. 4, 1928, in Crookston, Neb. His family moved to Portland in the early 1940s, where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1947. He was an employee of Standard Oil until 1962, when he established Oilco, a heating oil and petroleum distributorship. Retiring in 1983, the company was sold to Star-Oilco. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ella; son, James; sisters, Jean, Patricia and Maryann; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay; daughter, Jean of Florence; brother, Kenneth of Woodburn; stepdaughter, Michele (David) Chamberlain; and stepson, Michael (Debra) Grigsby; grandchildren, Sean, Brian, Aaron, Jennifer, Vanessa, Cindy, Ryan (Jennifer) and Amy (Michael); great-grandchil- dren, Kayden, Ian, Mason and Kinley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid golfer who enjoyed many happy years playing with friends as a member of Columbia Edgewater Country Club. As a season ticket holder since 1972, he was a consummate Trail Blazers fan. Joe will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor. Being with him always guaranteed a smile and laugh. All have been touched at some time by his kindness and generosity. He will forever be loved and missed beyond words by all who knew and cared for him. Heartfelt thanks to each and every caregiver and staff member at Harvest Homes, Gentiva Hospice and Home Instead for their compassionate care. At Joe's request there will be no funeral service. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association