Background
Findley, Robert Lee was born on September 6, 1940 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Walter Alvin and Thelma Gean (Steele) Findley.
labor union administrator musician
Findley, Robert Lee was born on September 6, 1940 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Walter Alvin and Thelma Gean (Steele) Findley.
Bachelor, Portland State College, 1962.
Double bassist Portland (Oregon) Symphony, 1962—1966, 1969—1970, Portland Opera, since 1964. Teacher Community Music Center, Portland, Oregon, 1962—1976, Lynch School District, 1963—1966, North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, 1967—1976. Secretary-treasurer and business representative Musicians Mutual Association, Portland, since 1975.
Member executive board Multonomah County Labor Council, since 1981. Vice chairman executive board Pacific Northwest Labor College, 1980—1984. President Theatrical Federation, since 1981.
President Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association, since 1984. Member design sub-committee Performing Art Center committee, since 1982. Member Metropolitan Service District Westside Corridor Study Citizen's Group, since 1980.
Treasurer advisory council Station KBPS, since 1984. Member Portland steering committee National Committee on Careers for Older Americans, 1980. Member of American Federation Musicians, The Musical Company (board director 1983), Northwest Conference Musicians (president and vice president 1981-1985), Am Federation of Musicians (Oregon state legislation representative 1984), Portland Chamber of Commerce (cultural resources committee 1981), Eagles.
Married Joyce Elaine Flowers, September 12, 1962 (divorced 1980). Children: Jeffrey G., Susan K. Married Kathryn Sharon Bunch, October 11, 1980.