[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF DELOS ``DEE'' ORAN CIRCLE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2021

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a great 
American and life-long friend, Dee Circle.
  Dee died peacefully at home in Rancho Mirage, California, on May 20, 
2021. He was predeceased by his father, mother, sister, and grandson, 
Taylor. Dee leaves behind his loving wife, Candace, daughters Lori (Gil 
Solon), Jenny (Dermot Cronin), and Jamie, grandchildren Ryan, Tommy and 
Lily, and his brother Dick Circle.
  Delos Oran Circle was born in Selah, Washington, on August 20, 1938, 
to Gracia Fern Lancaster and William Oran Circle. He had two older 
siblings, Dick and Sharon, and spent his childhood in Washington. After 
high school he joined the Coast Guard and moved to northern California. 
He was a Peninsula resident for over 50 years.
  In 1974, Dee married Candace Lee Edmondson and their flower girl was 
my daughter, Karen. They had two daughters, Jennifer Dee and Jamie 
Leigh. Dee was a successful real estate loan broker and developer in 
the San Francisco Bay area. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, 
cheering on his beloved Warriors, 49ers, and SF Giants, and never 
missed a minute of The Masters. Dee was Jenny's No. 1 fan as she played 
basketball through college.
  In 2003, Dee and Candy retired to the desert and built a home at PGA 
West. Dee was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and 
friend. He was kind, generous and funny, and was always the biggest 
personality in the room surrounded by friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me 
in honoring the life of this good man. Dee Circle lived a purposeful 
life by being a loving family man, a loyal friend, a patriot and a man 
of integrity. He will be sorely missed by all those who had the good 
fortune to know him and he will always be remembered as a true blessing 
to each of us.

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