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Though cancer claimed Bruce Dalrymple’s life last April, those who knew him say his legacy lives on in the myriad accomplishments he achieved while he was alive.

A graduate of Portland State University, Dalrymple earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a certificate in public health studies and administration. He served as director and executive vice president for Touchmark, which develops retirement communities across the country.

Dalrymple was passionate about civic service, and for nearly 20 years was a board member for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle also was active with the district and said he was immediately impressed with Dalrymple’s commitment to obtain turf sports fields for the district.

“He was determined to get it done, and he wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. He inspired people,” Doyle said.

In 2006, when a seat became available on the Beaverton City Council, Doyle encouraged Dalrymple to apply for it. Dalrymple went on to serve as council president in 2009.

“His passion for the city and what we could aspire to be was always there, and that made it fun to work with him,” Doyle said. “He was a visionary, and we often shared ideas about where we would like to see the city go. I miss not having him here to talk to.”

Dalrymple’s community service included the Beaverton Rotary and Washington County’s Land Use Advisory Committee and Planning Commission. He also was a liaison to the Beaverton Arts Commission, the Budget Committee, the Sister Cities Board, Beaverton’s Committee for Citizen Involvement, the Human Rights Advisory Commission and the Library Advisory Board.

Sandra and Bruce Dalrymple married in 1991 and, between them, have six children: Jason, Brian and Scott Dalrymple and Sarah, Rachel and Matthew Edmonds. Sandra Dalrymple said her husband either coached or attended nearly every sports activity their children participated in, despite a schedule already packed with work and civic commitments.

“He was a very present parent, but somehow he managed to find time to volunteer for the community,” she said. “I was always so impressed by his focus on the end result. It takes a lot of patience, diplomacy and passion to go through the rigors of public life and get things done.”