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Jack McClary Burgess, age 67, passed away peacefully the morning of February 21, 2026 , at his home in Corvallis, Oregon with the love of family surrounding him. Jack was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 25, 1959, to Richard McClary Burgess, Jr. M.D., and Shirley Donoho Burgess. Jack received a BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Texas, Austin and retired from IBM, Austin, Texas. May 9,1986, Jack met the love of his life, Donna, on a blind date and they were married January, 17,1987. They welcomed daughters Jessica in 1992 and Danielle in 1995, and enjoyed the company of many beloved pets. During their 39 years together, Jack and Donna had many grand adventures and especially loved hiking in the Pecos Wilderness area, New Mexico and spending time at the coast in Newport, Oregon with family and friends. Jack last resided in the Stoneybrook Village community and was well-loved. He was instrumental in setting up Zoom meetings so that family could connect during the COVID pandemic, and enjoyed participating in Unlike Minds—a venue for discussing thought-provoking topics. Jack was an autodidactic life-long learner, an avid reader and a man of many passions, including singing, astronomy, economics, technology, and all things Tesla. He will be remembered fondly for his love of family and friends, his generosity, curiosity, and clever wit (what a great teller of very long jokes!). Jack will be missed by his wife and best friend, Donna; children Jessica and Danielle (and son-in-law Jacob); his brother Richard Lynn Burgess (and sister-in-law Janie); as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Richard McClary Burgess, Jr. M.D., and Shirley Donoho Burgess; and his sister Emily Jean Robertson. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St, Corvallis, Oregon. Memorial donations may be made to Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis, OR 97333; Partners In Health, PO Box 996, Frederick, MD 21705; American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 520 8th Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018. “Love supplies a kind of strength that can withstand even death.” – Terry Brooks, The Sword of Shannara

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Jack McClary Burgess

January 25, 1959 - February 21, 2026