Serious request for assistance in Enterprise, Oregon area

oregoncoast · 01-25-2013, 06:58 AM

***** UPDATE, SUBJECT HAS BEEN LOCATED, THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE *****

Hey all, I am in need of some assistance from people in the Enterprise, Oregon area....not sure how many here are actually out there, but I thought I would try.

My 69-year-old father-in-law went missing yesterday about 2 pm after what was supposed to be a simple trip into town. He even left his cell phone at home as it was going to be a quick errand. No recent depression issues, although that is a concern. No known weapons (his handgun was found at home).

I spoke with the police out there and there is a BOLO/ATL for him and they are thinking he may have gone for a drive and got stuck somewhere in snow. Or there may have been a medical issue, but his medical issues are physical, not mental health related. Anyway, long shot I know, but if you live out in the Enterprise area, or know someone who does, maybe ask them to look around town or maybe along that road that someone might have traveled thinking it was clear of snow to take in the view...he was known to do this.

His car is a light blue 2008 Ford Taurus Wagon. Like this photo, only it's light blue in color. Plate is Oregon 244EPV

Obviously, if you see it, or did see it, please call the police. If you actually live out there and need more details, send me a PM

Thanks for looking.

OC

Road Rash · 01-25-2013, 07:28 AM

Damn Paul, sorry to hear this, hopefully he is just stuck in the snow and someone will find him today.
I don't care much for spacebook, but did ya try that? it might get the word out to a few more. Prayers and positive thoughts sent to you and Laura.

Handy · 01-25-2013, 08:08 AM

Hopefully he turns up safe and sound, I wish there was something I could do, sending positive thoughts.

Mr. Fisherman · 01-25-2013, 08:22 AM

On it, contact made. Incoming call soon.,

Ladukebob · 01-25-2013, 08:41 AM

Prayers sent his way from here.

Idarider · 01-25-2013, 08:50 AM

Wallowa would be all over this but he is out in the woods volunteering the dog sled races this weekend starting yesterday . That event will bring more people into the area so that may help.
PM sent

Mista Vern · 01-25-2013, 09:57 AM

I have a buddy in Enterprise that works at Wallowa Canyonlands Resources, and I'll send your notice to him. Hope it helps!

oregoncoast · 01-25-2013, 10:38 AM

Thanks all.

No news yet. There is a full blown SAR going on looking for his car. Very out of character for him for anything like this. Of course, in my line of work, I assume the worst but hope for the best.

Anyone with any information should call the local authorities and not me.

I will update this thread if anything changes. There is stuff on facebook that my mother-in-law posted.

Sounds like Bryan from the Log House RV in Enterprise is spreading the word and searching the area, thanks Fishy for giving him the heads up.

Thanks again.

oldmonkeybut · 01-25-2013, 10:38 AM

Hey Paul, Positive thoughts headed your way. I'm pulling for a good outcome and that your father in law will have a great Adventure story. I put your message out on my Facebook and have friends in that neck of the woods.

oregoncoast · 01-25-2013, 12:54 PM

He has been located in Missoula very confused, not knowing who he is. In hospital now. Thanks for all of your help and well-wishes. More info when I get it.

Easy-Z · 01-25-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregoncoast

He has been located in Missoula very confused, not knowing who he is. In hospital now. Thanks for all of your help and well-wishes. More info when I get it.

Wow! Good news!

Ladybug0048 · 01-25-2013, 01:35 PM

I'm glad he has been found. Scary stuff.

MortimerSickle · 01-25-2013, 01:59 PM

Glad to hear he is found. Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

beemerron · 01-25-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregoncoast

He has been located in Missoula very confused, not knowing who he is. In hospital now. Thanks for all of your help and well-wishes. More info when I get it.

Great to hear he's ok.

On a lighter note, I've woke up in Missoula confused and not knowing where I was several times. The town can do that to ya.

Mr. Fisherman · 01-25-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregoncoast

He has been located in Missoula very confused, not knowing who he is. In hospital now. Thanks for all of your help and well-wishes. More info when I get it.

Glad he is safe.

01-25-2013, 06:58 AM	#1
oregoncoast ^OP Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,280	Serious request for assistance in Enterprise, Oregon area *** UPDATE, SUBJECT HAS BEEN LOCATED, THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE *** Hey all, I am in need of some assistance from people in the Enterprise, Oregon area....not sure how many here are actually out there, but I thought I would try. My 69-year-old father-in-law went missing yesterday about 2 pm after what was supposed to be a simple trip into town. He even left his cell phone at home as it was going to be a quick errand. No recent depression issues, although that is a concern. No known weapons (his handgun was found at home). I spoke with the police out there and there is a BOLO/ATL for him and they are thinking he may have gone for a drive and got stuck somewhere in snow. Or there may have been a medical issue, but his medical issues are physical, not mental health related. Anyway, long shot I know, but if you live out in the Enterprise area, or know someone who does, maybe ask them to look around town or maybe along that road that someone might have traveled thinking it was clear of snow to take in the view...he was known to do this. His car is a light blue 2008 Ford Taurus Wagon. Like this photo, only it's light blue in color. Plate is Oregon 244EPV Obviously, if you see it, or did see it, please call the police. If you actually live out there and need more details, send me a PM Thanks for looking. OC __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000 oregoncoast screwed with this post 01-25-2013 at 03:26 PM

01-25-2013, 07:28 AM	#2
Road Rash Infamous Joined: Oct 2003 Location: The Original OC, in Oregon Oddometer: 17,511	Damn Paul, sorry to hear this, hopefully he is just stuck in the snow and someone will find him today. I don't care much for spacebook, but did ya try that? it might get the word out to a few more. Prayers and positive thoughts sent to you and Laura. __________________ "A man can never have too many motorcycles, like any good craftsman you need the proper tool for the job at hand. A man needs more tools than a hammer, the same goes for bikes." ~Mr. Cob~ My Ride Through Roatan

01-25-2013, 08:22 AM	#4
Mr. Fisherman oneandahalfassed Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Eyejamnotta Sanchez Oddometer: 9,809	On it, contact made. Incoming call soon., __________________ *Round Way Round, 2 months and several thousand miles on a WR250X*

01-25-2013, 08:41 AM	#5
Ladukebob lost in hood river Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Hood River, Or. Oddometer: 1,145	Prayers sent his way from here. __________________ 2011 Dakar 30th Ann. 990 Never, ever, be in the wrong place at the wrong time findLadukebob

01-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#6
Idarider R1200GS Joined: May 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Oddometer: 1,453	Wallowa would be all over this but he is out in the woods volunteering the dog sled races this weekend starting yesterday . That event will bring more people into the area so that may help. PM sent __________________ R1200GS, DR350SE

01-25-2013, 08:08 AM	#3
Handy Sunburnt Joined: Sep 2011 Location: The great state of Idaho Oddometer: 986	Hopefully he turns up safe and sound, I wish there was something I could do, sending positive thoughts.

01-25-2013, 09:57 AM	#7
Mista Vern Knows all - tells some. Joined: Dec 2005 Location: McMinnville, Oregon Oddometer: 12,882	I have a buddy in Enterprise that works at Wallowa Canyonlands Resources, and I'll send your notice to him. Hope it helps! __________________ Remodeling. Please check again later.

01-25-2013, 10:38 AM	#8
oregoncoast ^OP Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,280	Thanks all. No news yet. There is a full blown SAR going on looking for his car. Very out of character for him for anything like this. Of course, in my line of work, I assume the worst but hope for the best. Anyone with any information should call the local authorities and not me. I will update this thread if anything changes. There is stuff on facebook that my mother-in-law posted. Sounds like Bryan from the Log House RV in Enterprise is spreading the word and searching the area, thanks Fishy for giving him the heads up. Thanks again. __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

01-25-2013, 10:38 AM	#9
oldmonkeybut Laredo Sanchez Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Western Rain county, Oregon Oddometer: 1,623	Hey Paul, Positive thoughts headed your way. I'm pulling for a good outcome and that your father in law will have a great Adventure story. I put your message out on my Facebook and have friends in that neck of the woods. __________________ Laredo Sanchez

01-25-2013, 12:54 PM	#10
oregoncoast ^OP Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,280	Located! He has been located in Missoula very confused, not knowing who he is. In hospital now. Thanks for all of your help and well-wishes. More info when I get it. __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

01-25-2013, 01:35 PM	#12
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,607	I'm glad he has been found. Scary stuff. __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

01-25-2013, 01:59 PM	#13
MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Rainville, Orygun, where moss is a road hazard. Oddometer: 9,841	Glad to hear he is found. Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery. __________________ I miss round headlights. "When I was a young man, I liked to race my horse...." - G.H.W.S. 1878-1962

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