Della M. Berry
Della Myrene Berry, 73, of Longview, Wash., died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at St. John's Medical Center. Ms. Berry was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Harlan County, Neb., to Everett and Fern Berry. She left Nebraska in 1952, moving to Lincoln City, then to Kodiak, Alaska, retiring in 1980. She returned to Lincoln City and lived here until moving to Longview last year. She enjoyed playing cards and crossword puzzles. Survivors include a brother, Dale Berry of Minden, Neb.; a sister, Lois Jean Shenneman of Kearney, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her close friend of many years, Mary Herndon. At her request, no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Green Hills Memorial Gardens handled the arrangements.

Roland J. Kaufman
Roland J. (R.J.) Kaufman, 79, of Lincoln City, died Friday, April 6, 2001. Mr. Kaufman was born Jan. 22, 1922, in The Dalles, to Tolbert J. and Mildred Fridley Kaufman. He moved to Panther Creek in 1977 from Portland, where he had worked for the Sealy Mattress Company for 27 years, then moved to Lincoln City in 1989. He had been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. R.J. is survived by his brother-in-law, Harry Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa M, Kaufman, who died July 11, 2000. No services are planned at this time. Disposition is by cremation.

Jose E. Lopez
SPC Jose E. Lopez, 24, died Friday, March 30, 2001, in a car crash while stationed in Hawaii. Jose was born May 21, 1976 on the east coast, attended middle school in Salem, Ore. and graduated from Taft High School in Lincoln City in 1995. He had been in the U.S. Army for the last four years, recently promoted to a specialist. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, fast cars, and all military activities. He is survived by his son, Clayton Lopez, age 6, of Corvallis; a brother, Anthony Lopez; and nephews Eurie and Euclide Nunez and Isiah Lopez of Salem. A full military burial was scheduled in Florida last week.

Hilda W. Schoen
Hilda W. Schoen, 78, a resident of West Linn and Lincoln City, died Monday, April 2, in Portland. Hilda was born April 22, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Anna Henzie Ludwig. She graduated from Reitz High School in Evansville. She married Joe Schoen, Jr. on July 4, 1952 in Evansville. They lived in Chicago, Illinois from 1952 until 1953. Hilda graduated after attending Indiana State University and then completing her college degree at the Chicago Teachers College. They have lived in West Linn since 1977 and in Lincoln City part time since 1970, spending time at their Devils Lake home. Hilda had her own business in Portland ­ an antique specialty store.. She loved gardening and had flowers, tomatoes, and others in her yard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Joe, Jr. of West Linn; son, Joe III of Portland; daughter, Mary Sue Schoen-Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brother, Edgar W. Ludwig of LaGrange Park, Illinois; sister, Marion Chamberlin of Dunkirck, Maryland; along with five grandchildren, Robert, Grant, Christina, Camrick and JoshAnn. Private family services were held. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of Bollman Funeral Home, 694 Main St., Dallas, OR 97338.

Sharon L. Warner
Sharon Lee Warner, 54, of Otis, died of lung cancer Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. She was born Feb.13, 1947 in Moline, Ill. to James C. and Mary (Glazier) Warner, and attended school in Lyndon, Ill. After graduation from high school, Sharon attended airline school in Minneapolis, Minn; later she went to work as a secretary for Hines Lumber Co. in Chicago, Ill. She was married in 1968 and had a son, James Michael Ewen, born May 4, 1969. In 1972, Sharon moved to Tucson, Ariz., lived there for nine years and worked for Lucky's Food Chain. In 1991, she moved to the Oregon coast and worked various places, including at Chinook Winds Casino from its opening until her health prevented her working. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding and animals. Surviving are her son, James Michael Ewen of Tucson, Ariz.; her parents, James C. and Mary Warner of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, James J. Warner of Oregon, Ill.; sisters, Connie Mattson of Sterling, Ill., Sue Warner of Lebanon, Ore., Vicky Warner of Otis, Priscilla Palacki of Tucson, Ariz., and Monica Hyde of Philomath; and one grandson, Andrew James Ewen of Tucson, Ariz. Memorial services were held Friday, April 6, at the Skyline Assembly of God Church outside Scio, with Pastor Duane Roth officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society, c/o McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, OR 97330. McHenry Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Larry J. Beatty
Larry Joe Beatty, 59, of Otis, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 of natural causes. He was born March 15, 1942 in Wellington, Kan., and graduated from high school in Corbett, Ore. He spent 23 years and 8 months in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of first sergeant. Mr. Beatty was a member of the BPOE #1886 Lodge, Lincoln City.
He retired from Grahn's Construction and the National Guard in Newport. Surviving are his sons Ricky A. Beatty of Ventura, Calif. and Timothy J. Beatty of Otis Ore.; daughters, Lisa M. Rodriguez of Lincoln City and Anna L. Beatty-Miller of Troutdale, Ore.; sisters Pat Mershon of Troutdale, Ore., Mary Westlake of Burns, Ore. and Helen Reese of Redmond, Ore.; a brother, Norman Beatty of Troutdale, Ore.; ex-wife, Helen Beatty of Lincoln City; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Beatty, in 1980.
A Celebration of Life and potluck will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Wapiti Park. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Julie A. Carver
Julie Ann Carver, 25, of Cloverdale, Ore., died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Portland after a long battle with myeloid leukemia. Julie was born Nov. 2, 1975 in Portland to Gerald Carver, Jr. and Valery Hicks. She lived in Portland until she was 14, moved to Cloverdale and graduated from Nestucca High School. She worked at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City for four years, eventually becoming a blackjack dealer. Julie was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter Brianna, enjoyed her family, and is remembered as a good, kind friend. She enjoyed reading, working at the casino, and loved her two horses. Surviving are her daughter, Brianna Dawn Hunter; mother Valery Hicks of Cloverdale; father, Gerald Carver, Jr. of Portland; a brother, Gary Carver of Portland; a sister, Diane Carver of Lincoln City; a grandmother, Geraldine Burton of Cloverdale; and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Oretown Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brianna Hunter Memorial Fund at Washington Mutual, c/o Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third Street, Tillamook, OR 97141.

Ivan A. Dent
Ivan A. Dent, 94, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at his home in Willamina, Ore. He was born July 28, 1906 in Hopewell, Ore. to Robert and Nellie Davis Dent. In 1920 Ivan moved from Hopewell to Willamina and attended Fendall School. Graduating from Willamina High School in 1926, he attended Pacific University and Oregon State University. He started farming in1933. In 1938 Ivan married Olevia Reeder in Salem, Ore.
Mr. Dent helped form the Willamina Rural Fire District and was chairman of the board of directors for 42 years. He also served on the board of the Willamina School District, Yamhill County Soil Conservation Service, Farmers Co-op Creamery, Sheridan Grain Company and the Sheridan Rodeo Board. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge #1283. Ivan rode in the Sheridan Canter Club, was on the drill team for the Yamhill County Sheriff's Posse, advisor for Willamina High School's agriculture class and named Honorary Farmer in 1983, 1985 and 1993 by the Willamina FFA. He was named Soil Conservation Service Man of the Year in 1978; named Outstanding Livestock Man for Yamhill County Livestock Association in 1979; received the Willamina First Citizen Award in 1986 for his long-time service to the community. Surviving are his daughters, Linda Hutchison of Amity, Ore. and Carol Rush of Lincoln City, Ore.; five grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his wife, Olevia Dent; three grandchildren, Jackie Rush, Deven Hutchison and Lisa Hutchison; two brothers, Robert Dent and Roy Dent; and three sisters, Neva Allen, Edith Johnson and Erma Dent. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville, with Rev. Kenneth Spicer officiating. Interment to follow in Buckhollow Cemetery in Willamina. The family suggests memorials to Fendall School Recreation Fund, c/o Macy & Son Funeral Directors, 135 No. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128-4682, or Health Dynamics Hospice, c/o Macy & Son.

Roberta R. McCoy
Roberta Ruth McCoy, of Lincoln City, died March 24, 2001 at the age of 75. Mrs. McCoy was born Sept. 21, 1925 in Long Beach, Calif. Her maiden name was Hazelton. After attending boarding school in China prior to World War II, she attended Eagle Rock High and Biola University. Marrying W.H. McCoy in 1946, they lived in Bremerton, Wash., Hermosa Beach, Calif., Medical Springs, Ore. and Coeur d'Alene Idaho where she retired from a career in banking. She had "discovered" the sleepy seaside community of Lincoln City in the 1970s and came out to vacation every year until she moved here in the late 1980s. Survivors include daughters Rosanne Anderson, Sally Haynes, and Tina McCoy; son Richard McCoy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Humble; brother Talbert Maynard; uncle Jim Goodson, Jr., and numerous other relatives. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to the Oregon Humane Society, SPCA or Cat Adoption/ Feral spaying program, phone 541-265-6610.

Wennie Payne
Wennie Payne, 80, of Depoe Bay, died Saturday, March 17, 2001 in Lincoln City. Mrs. Payne was born March 16, 1921 in Auburn, Ga. She worked for Venice Maid Co. of Vineland, N.J. for 21 years from where she retired and moved to Oregon. Surviving are her daughter, Sue De Martino and son-in-law Daniel of Depoe Bay; her sons, Charles and James Payne of Roseburg, Ore.; her sisters, Jessie Holman of Fairton, N.J., Beth Conner of Lilburn, Ga. and Evelyn Roebuck of Auburn, Ga.; her brother, Perry Harrison of Auburn, Ga.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Flowers, memorials, gifts and contributions may be sent to Marvin Padgett, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Jan DeHaan
Jan DeHaan, 88, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.
Mr. DeHaan was born Aug. 7, 1912 in Hilversum, Holland to Abraham and Wilamina (Denys) DeHaan. Jan served in the Dutch Air Force for 24 years, and was part of the Dutch Underground in World War II. His employment included an auto mechanic in Detroit, Mich., service manager for Chrysler in Detroit, factory representative for Peugeot, and self-employed, owning DeHaan's Automotive in Beaverton, Ore. Jan enjoyed working on cars, working outside, fishing, and he loved animals. He was also interested in the history of World War II. Survivors are his wife, Theodora DeHaan of Lincoln City; his son, Rene DeHaan of Beaverton; his daughter, Marijke Frederick of Lincoln City; as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to World War II Memorial (American Battle Monuments) Commission, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090-6766, and also to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Julia A. Taylor
Julia Anne Taylor, 61, lost her courageous three-year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 18, 2001. Julia was born Jan. 21, 1940 in Boise, Idaho to Neil and Elaine Clark. She was the eldest of seven children and spent her childhood living in many locations, including Panama, as her father's career progressed in the U.S. Army and the Red Cross. She married Marvin G. Taylor in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. in 1958. Her children, Karen Taylor Phelps, Jeff Taylor and Cliff Taylor were born in Phoenix, Ariz. The family later moved to San Diego, Calif. and then Tigard, Ore. In 1984, Marv and Julie moved to Depoe Bay, Ore., where they lived for 10 years before settling in Nampa, Idaho in 1994. Surviving are her parents, Neil and Elaine Clark of Boise, Idaho; her husband, Marvin Taylor; and their three children, Karen and Steve Phelps of Nampa, Idaho; Jeff and Betsy Taylor of Hopkinton, Mass., and Cliff and Suzanne Taylor of Vancouver, B.C.; brothers and sisters, Susan King, Neil Clark, Jr., David Clark, Marv Clark, Pam Clark and Steve Clark; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher, Emily and Zachary Van Stone and Katie, Jack, Scott and James Taylor; four nephews and six nieces. Funeral services were held Friday, March 23, 2001 at the Portland First Church of the Nazarene, with vault interment at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. The family suggest any memorial contributions be made to the Karcher Children's Ministries, P.O. Box 978, Nampa, Idaho 83653.

Lillian F. Hodgdon
Lillian (Zebris) Hodgdon, 78, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Lincoln City. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Hodgdon; the daughter of the late John and Constance Zebris of Lowell, Mass.; the sister of the late Bertha Stann of Florida; and the sister of the late Frank Foster of New York City, N.Y. Lillian was born in Lowell, Mass. and was educated in the Lowell schools, graduating from Lowell High School and Newton's Academy of Hairdressing. She lived for many years in Hollywood, Fla., working in banking. Lillian was a graduate of Boston School of Art. She retired to the Depoe Bay area. Lillian was also a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City. Surviving are a niece, Irene of Washington and two nephews, John Stann of Florida and Lenard Stann of Virginia. She leaves many friends from her neighborhood and the Lincolnshire Assisted Living Facility. She enjoyed making greeting cards for her friends and family. There are no services planned at this time. Disposition was by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Bobby L. Huggins
Bobby L. Huggins, 68, died Monday, March 26, 2001 of cancer in Portland, Ore. Mr. Huggins was born Aug. 16, 1932 in Dalton, Ga. and served in the U.S. Air Force. As a civilian he was a machinist at Boeing, retiring in 1992. On June 5, 1971 he married Kristine Maybelle. Bobby was an avid bowler, sports enthusiast and a self-taught musician. Surviving are his wife, Kristine Huggins; four children and six step-children; brothers Ernest Huggins, John Huggins and Doyle Huggins, all of Dalton, Ga.; a sister, Ruth Pippen, also of Dalton, Ga.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at Zeller Chapel of the Roses in Portland, with burial at Willamette National Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to the American Cancer Society.

Anna M. Hunter
Anna M. Hunter, 78, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, March 25, 2001.
"Annie" was born May 14, 1922 in New York City. She married Russell Hunter in 1942, and they returned to his home town of Depoe Bay upon his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1946. Surviving are her husband, Russell Hunter; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Thomas Thornbrue; grandson Jack "Jay" Watne, Jr. and his daughter Mariah Ann Watne; grandson Bradley Watne and his wife Ruth; and Annie's brother Edward Frey of Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Depoe Bay Fire Department in Annie's name. Private services have been held, with disposition by cremation.

Mary A. Carlson
Mary Ann Carlson, 89, died Monday, March 12, 2001 in Lincoln City.
Mrs. Carlson was born Feb. 26, 1912 in Prairie du Chien, Wis. to Charles and Mary (Lucas) Mickel. Mary moved to Portland in 1941, the year her late husband Walter Trapp died ­ they married in 1930. While residing in Portland, Mary became a member of the Violin Bottle Club. She later met Floyd Carlson whom she married in 1954. Floyd died in 1981. Later, in 1991, Mary moved to Lincoln City where she resided until her death. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Florisa Trapp of Seattle, Wash.; Walter and Johanna Trapp of Portland, Ore.; and Roger and Karen Stahl of San Francisco, Calif.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Cy Johnson of Prairie du Chien, Wis. Also, Joan and Chuck Crouch of Lincoln City, Ore.; and Mary and Robert Phillips of Ridgecrest, Calif.; her sisters, Margaret Bernardi of Springfield, Ore., and Grace Middleton of Gold Beach, Ore.; 25 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held Thursday, March 15, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Portland, with internment following at Lincoln Memorial Park. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Nola M. Davis
Nola Mae (Carr) Davis, 79, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 in Sheridan, Ore. She was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Niobrara, Neb. On Aug. 25, 1954 Nola married Dave Davis in Stevenson, Wash. She loved gardening, fishing, hunting and her family. Surviving are her husband, Dave Davis of Sheridan, Ore.; daughters Beverly Osborne of Otis, Ore. and Diana Coddington, Grand Ronde, Ore.; a brother, Lenny Carr of Rose Lodge, Ore.; sisters, Beverly Carlson of Clatskanie, Ore. and Margie Morningstar of Grand Ronde, Ore.; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Private family services were held, with Adamson's Inc. of Sheridan handling the arrangements.

Marvin S. Epstein
Marvin Sydney Epstein, 71, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2001. Mr. Epstein was born Jan. 26, 1930 in Portland, Ore. to Phillip and Mollie (Pivak) Epstein. He moved to Lincoln City in 1955 at 25 years of age. While residing in Lincoln City, Marvin became and established and well-known member of society. He was one of two remaining charter members of the Lincoln Pops, a member of Whistlin' Dixie and Leama's Band at the Logs. Mr. Epstein was also one of the past presidents of Theatre West as well as an active member until his death. He was also involved with the Coast Antique Shops of Lincoln County. Surviving are his wife, Judith Anne Epstein of Lincoln City; his son, Matthew David Epstein of Beaverton, Ore.; his two daughters, Deborah Rose Dale of Boca Raton, Fla. and Tamarah Beth Prange of New Haven, Ind.; as well as his brother, Gerald R. Epstein of Denver, Colo.; and five grandchildren. Mr. Marvin Epstein will be remembered by his great sense of humor as well as his great love and devotion to his family and friends. Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.

Joyce A. Kuntz
Joyce A. Kuntz, 61, of Lincoln City, died March 14, 2001, from cancer, after leading a full and joyous life. She is survived by her husband Ed Kuntz of Lincoln City, daughters Tracy Pfeiff and Babette George; sons Lon, Shawn, and Aaron LeSuer; and stepchildren Sonya Adams and Darian Kuntz, as well as her sister Christine Luhman, her brother Tom Luhman, and 13 grandchildren. She was born in Erie, Pa. on July 9, 1939. After living in North East, Pa. she moved to Tucson, Ariz. where she attended Pima Community College and the University of Arizona, receiving a BS in Rehabilitation, with a Minor in Public Administration. She was employed as activity and social director for a number of nursing homes in the Tucson area until moving to Corvallis, Ore. to attend Oregon State University. In 1981 at OSU she received her Masters in Adult Education with a Minor in Gerontology. While in Corvallis she was a graduate assistant at OSU and an instructor at Linn-Benton College. She was coordinator for Benton County Nursing Home Task Force and assisted in creating the Patients Bill of Rights, which is used as the benchmark for today's patient rights legal issues. She was also co-owner of Engineering and Environmental Service and owner of Joyous Enterprises of Corvallis, Ore. and Richmond, Calif. She was employed as director of volunteer services at Albany General Hospital from 1980 until 1987. Joyce then moved to Richmond, Calif. where she was employed as coordinator of volunteer services for Brookside Hospital in San Pablo, Calif. and later director of volunteer services at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. She was also an instructor at Contra Costa Community College. Joyce then moved to Monroe, Wash. with her husband where she was president and co-owner of Career Services for Professionals, Inc. dba Bernard Haldane Associates from 1991 to 1997. She and her husband then moved to Lincoln City where they own and operated An Exceptional Place to B&B Inn, LLC, a 3-unit Bed and Breakfast. Joyce has been active locally, regionally, and nationally. As a member of Lincoln City Urban Renewal Advisory Board, Bay Area Merchants Assoc., Lincoln City Economic Development Council, Monroe Senior Center Board, People for Protection of Woods Creek Community, St. John's Presbyterian Single, and Erie County Division of the Aging, she has served her many communities. She has also co-authored a self-help book soon to be published. A celebration of Joyce's life was held at her home in Lincoln City on March 18. The family has requested donations be made to a local food bank in her name. Cremation arrangements were handled by Pacific View Mortuary with Joyce's remains to be spread at a later time.

Dorothy D. Tyler
Dorothy Dixie Tyler, 80, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Lincoln City Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 9, 1920 in Faulkner County, Ark. to Glenn and Elsie New. She married Paul S. Tyler on Sept. 14, 1940 in Conway, Ark. Paul and Dorothy moved to Oregon Jan. 6, 1946. She was a member of the Emblem Club, Rebekah Lodge, and was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Paul S. Tyler of Lincoln City; a son, Paul D. Tyler of Cheshire, Ore.; sisters, Dorothea Williams of Lincoln City, Gennie Sims of California and Bonny Hagen Cutter of Florida; brothers, Harold New of Kansas and Ted New of Arkansas, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, March 12, Pastor Larry Rohlfing officiating. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Rae L. Cribbs
Rae Lucia Cribbs, 73, died Monday, March 5, 2001 at her home in Lincoln City.
She was born March 16, 1927 in San Francisco, Calif. to Wally and Ruth (Jeffcott) Lucia.
Mrs. Cribbs moved to Lincoln City from Wilsonville in 1985 where she met and married her husband, Samuel Cribbs, on Jan. 12, 1985. Rae was a member of the Emblem Club, and she also volunteered her time at the Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are her husband, Samuel of Lincoln City; daughter Kathleen Morgan of Pleasanton, Calif.; daughter Elsie Melton of Lincoln City; sons, Walter Brooks, Patrick Brooks and Jimmy Brooks, all of Portland; three stepchildren; one foster daughter; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Olga Orlemann
Ollie Orlemann, 94, of Neskowin, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. She was born Oct. 31, 1906 in Superior, Wis. Ollie taught elementary school in Wisconsin and Minnesota until she moved to Berkeley, Calif. where she married Edwin Orlemann, a professor at the University of California. Ollie moved to Neskowin in 1996 with her daughter and son-in-law, Genie and Frank Ullrich and her sister, Irene Anderson. Surviving is her daughter, Genie Ullrich; sister, Irene Anderson; granddaughter, Gina Meyer of Portland; step-daughter, Jean Daoust of El Cerrito, Calif.; and step-son, Jim Orlemann of El Cerrito, Calif. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 in Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church in Pacific City. Interment at Sunset View Cemetery in Berkeley, Calif. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Lincoln City.

Anna S. Wales
Anna Syverson Wales, 86, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 in Lincoln City.
Mrs. Wales was born Nov. 24, 1914 in Portland, Ore. to Paul and Mary (Kaufman) Leopold, and was raised on Cooper Mountain near Beaverton, Ore. She retired and made her home in the Lincoln City area in 1970.
Surviving are a son, Robert Syverson of Couer D'Alene, Idaho; a daughter, Shirley Pettingill of Otis; three sisters, Emma McCarl of Aloha, Helena Bous of Beaverton and Dorothy Wilkins, also of Aloha; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, sister and great-grandson.
A memorial service on Cooper Mountain will be planned at a later date. Disposition is by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Gus A. Adams
Gus A. Adams, 86, of Medina, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.
He was born Aug. 12, 1914 on a ranch near Medina, Texas. Gus was a veteran of World War II. After serving in the South Pacific, he was stationed at the radar station on Mt. Hebo in Tillamook County, and remained in the area following his discharge. He worked at the original Kenny's Food Market in Oceanlake for 12 years and then opened the Oceanlake Savings Center which he and his wife, Joyce, operated until their retirement in 1981. Gus returned to live in Texas in 1997. He was a life member of the Oceanlake Elks Lodge. Surviving are his sister, Kitty Mansfield of Texas; and three step-children, Jerry Burdick of Lincoln City, Sharol Warren of Redmond, and Loyd Butler. Gus was preceded in death by his wife and 12 brothers and sisters.

Robert J. Bunch
Robert Jerry Bunch, 70, of Otis, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. Mr. Bunch was born June 15, 1930 in Portland, Ore. to Edward Bunch and Annie Vivian (Wagner) Bunch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Bunch worked as a truck driver for Robben Inc. since 1983. Mr. Bunch was a member of the VFW and he enjoyed deep sea fishing and gambling as his hobbies. Surviving are his ex-wife Donna Bunch of Estacada, Ore.; his daughter Kelly Bunch of Sandy, Ore.; his brothers Wayne Bunch of Lincoln City, John Bunch of Portland and brother Joe DeShazer of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters Darlene H and Jeanne Bunch, both of Portland, and sister Vonnie DeShazer of Portland, Ore.; and two grandchildren. There will be a graveside memorial service at Scandinavian Cemetery in Sandy at a later date to be set by the family. Contributions can be made in his name to the American Lung Association. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Louis Forgen
Louis Forgen, 44, of Lincoln City, died at his home Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. He was born July 3, 1956 in Uniontown, Pa. to Louis Forgen and Elizabeth (Davis) Forgen. Mr. Forgen originally moved to Oregon from Southern California to own and operate a grocery store in Rockaway Beach. He was a lover of good food and good wine. Lou was a patron of the arts, a poet and a lover of the sea. Surviving are his brother Robert Forgen of Ogallala, Neb.; a sister Marie Delahunty also of Ogallala, Neb., and another sister Darlene Chacon of Redding, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was planned for March 1, at the Embarcadero Resort in Newport. Mr. Forgen's cremains will be spread at the sea he loved so much. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

William H. Mosiman
William (Bill/Woody) Howard Mosiman, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at his home in Seagrove, north Lincoln Beach, Ore. His death was due to complications of diabetes. Bill was born to Wilbur Crane and Mary Ellen (Fuller) Mosiman in Elwood, Ind., Nov. 11, 1938. He attended Indianapolis Public School #43 and graduated from George Washington High School in June 1959. He joined the U.S. Army and served the military for 21 years prior to his retirement. He worked for several years thereafter for the Merchants Bank as a courier in Indianapolis. In 1982 he moved to Silverton, Ore. to live with his sister Jane and family, where he met his future wife in Mt. Angel, Ore. Bill and Cathy married in Canby, Ore. June 11, 1997. They lived in Brooks, Ore. for several years, and their love for the Oregon coast prompted them to buy a home and move to the coast July 11, 1998. Woody is survived by his wife, Catherine, of Lincoln Beach, Ore; a brother, Phillip, of Indianapolis; three sisters, Jane of Silverton, Ore., Carolyn of Fountaintown, Ind., and Leslie of Fayetteville, Ga.; nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews in several states. A celebration of Bill's life was held at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City on Sunday, March 4, with burial following the next day at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Ore. The family requests contributions be made to Congregational Church of Lincoln City; the Hospice of Lincoln City; the Samaritan Lincoln Dialysis Unit of Lincoln City; the National Kidney Foundation of Portland, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, Oregon Division - Wilton, N.H., in his honor. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

H. Dale Cutler
H. Dale Cutler, 68. a resident of Siletz, died of natural causes Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore. He was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Fruita, Colo. to Hobert and Modene Cutler. Dale was raised and educated in Fruita, Colo. Following his high school graduation he drove dairy and produce truck. He moved to Newport, Ore. in 1966 and worked for more than 20 years at the Publisher Paper Saw Mill in Toledo, retiring in 1986. He had married Julianna Hugo in Stevenson, Wash. on July 10, 1972. The hobbies he enjoyed were hunting, fishing, camping and traveling in his motor home. His memberships included the Toledo Elks Lodge and Toledo Eagles Lodge, and Good Samp Camper Club. Surviving are his wife, Julianna of Siletz; daughters, Sheri, Dawn, Marcell Correia (only biological daughter), Ellie, Eunice and Paula; sisters, Maxine and Deloris; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements.

Susan D. McCabe
A celebration of life for Susan Diane McCabe was held Saturday, Feb. 24, at Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel in Gresham. She was born March 27, 1950 in Portland, Ore. to Frank and Joyce McCabe. She died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 at the age of 50. Susan began her education in Portland and moved to Lincoln City where she graduated from Taft High School. Following school she worked for the family owned Dorchester House. Susan later became a licensed massage therapist. In 1968, she married Lafe Cooper. They were later divorced, and Susan returned to Portland, where she resided since, approximately six months ago. Survivors include sons Larry Cooper of Boulder, Colo. and Greg Cooper of Portland; brother Jan McCabe of Gresham; sisters Maggie Manka of Lincoln City and Sandy McDonald of Portland; and five granddaughters There will be a Labrynth Walk in honor of Susan from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City, on 25th Street behind Kenny's IGA. The family suggests remembrances be sent to the Legacy VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 3426, Portland, OR 97208-9871. Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Jack I. Trowbridge
Jack Ira Trowbridge, 78, of Lincoln City, died Sunday Feb. 18, 2001. Mr. Trowbridge was born Jan. 15, 1923 in Aurora, Minn. to John L. and Florence (Alexander) Trowbridge. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, joining his three brothers who were already serving their country, making his mother a "4-Star Mother." Jack married Gladys Arnold in Texas in 1943. Surviving are his caregiver and companion, Juanita Doreen Spradlin of Lincoln City; his son, Jack Trowbridge, Jr. of Bend, Ore.; his daughters, Lorraine McKee and Phyliss Trowbridge, both of Portland, Ore.; his brothers, Howard Trowbridge of Sisters, Ore., Logan Trowbridge of Quartside, Calif. and Ira Trowbridge of Medford, Ore.; his sisters, Esther Trowbridge of Lincoln City, Arcelia Trowbridge and June Howard, both of San Diego, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother and a sister. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 26 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland with military honors performed by the American Legion of Portland. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Virginia W. Wulf
Virginia W. Wulf, 100, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. She was born May 15, 1900 in Dayton, Ore. to Mildred Allison and Thomas Orville Allison and Mildred Allison, the sixth of nine children. She had lived in Otis for 30 years, and lived in Rockaway and also taught school out of Mt. Vernon, Wash. Virginia was a supervisor of accounting at the state hospital in Modesto, Calif. when she retired. She was very fond of her dogs and cats, and loved to read.
Virginia was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1963 at the Rose Bowl in California. Surviving are her son, James Black of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Sylvia E. Quiroz of Lincoln City; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding Virginia in death were her parents, sisters Bernadine, Mildred, Ruth, Orvilla; and brothers, John, Merle and Bill. Burial arrangements were handled by Heritage of Portland, Ore.
A memorial service for Virginia Wolf will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Lincoln City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Mary B. Adams
Mary B. Adams, 72, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001.
Adams was born April 6, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada to Anthony and Armenia (Allevato) Deresti. She helped raise many children, including her own, and was a friend to all who knew her. Surviving are her sons, Charles (Dr. Marcia) Adams III, of Lincoln City, Michael (Ann) Adams of Amity, Ore. and John Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; her daughter, Joyce Anne Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Paul of Sault Ste. Marie and Tony of Toronto, Canada; sisters, Louise of Florida, Yola and Alice of Michigan, Eva of Alabama, Elsea and Sharon of Sault Ste. Marie; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; sisters, Caroline, Barbara and Eleanor; and brothers Edward and Frank. A private service is planned by the family.
Donations in Mary's name may be made to Family Radio, 290 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, CA 94621. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Lois M. Anderson
Lois M. Anderson, 63, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001 in Portland. Mrs. Anderson was born Feb. 16. 1937 in Portland, Ore. to Donald A. and Verna (Smith) Burch. She married Larry A. Anderson on Feb. 24, 1954 in Portland. They moved to the Lincoln City area in 1996 from Newport. Lois enjoyed raising indoor plants, soap operas, and dearly loved her family. Surviving is her loving husband, Larry of Lincoln City; her daughters, Cindy H. Cheatham of Vancouver, Wash. and Theresa A. Chambers of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; her son, Michael A. Anderson of Toledo, Ore.; her brother, Larry B. Burch of Sheridan, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 16 at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Thelma M. Boone
Thelma Marie Boone, 80, died on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001 in Gleneden Beach. She was born April 26, 1920 in Knoxville, Mo. She had lived in Gleneden Beach for 14 years. Surviving are her son, Jon and her daughter, Becky; her grandsons, Jason and Peter; and her great-grandsons, Jared and Moses. Services were held at St. James Episcopal Church in Lincoln City.

Charles H. Ashwell
Charles Herbert Ashwell, 76, formerly of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 in Olympia, Wash. He was born Feb. 18, 1924. Survivors include his daughter, Stella Westman of Lincoln City; brothers, Wesley of Valley Junction and Russell of McMinnville; sisters, Lois Camus and Leila Mann, both of Olympia, Wash.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark. Services are to be announced.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Salvation Army.

John H. Graham
John Howard Graham, 79, of Salem, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 of Alzheimer's Disease. He was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Worcester, Mass. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Graham received BS and MS degrees in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts. He moved to Portland, from Massachusetts, then to Salem in 1995 from Lincoln City. He had lived in Lincoln City since 1986, when he retired as a health educator from Douglas County Health Department. On June 21, 1947 Graham married Charlotte Drury. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, and had membership in the American Public Health Association, American Legion, and was a past member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed needle point and copper work, played the organ and sang in choirs. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte D. Graham of Salem; sons, John Graham, Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. and Robert Graham of Pleasant Hill, Ore.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, with private interment following. Memorial contributions are suggested to William Temple House in Portland or the Youth Ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. Restlawn Funeral home in Salem handled the arrangements.

Stewart A. Lenocker
Stewart Allan Lenocker, 37, formerly of Lincoln City, died Feb. 6, 1997 in Los Angeles County, Calif.
He was born to Gary Lenocker and Margaret Lenocker Kerr Sept. 18, 1959 in Portland.
After graduation from Taft High School in 1977, Lenocker served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.
He returned to Lincoln City for two years after living in Wyoming for a short while, then moving to the Los Angeles area in 1982. His family recently became aware of his death through a search for his whereabouts on the Internet. No attempt to contact the family had been made at the time of his death. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Kerr of Lincoln City; his father, Gary Lenocker of Sacramento, Calif., and his sister, Julie Lenocker of Lake Oswego. Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.
No services are planned at this time. The family requests Stewart be remembered in prayer.

Earcel R.L. Owen
Earcel Robert Luther Owen, 89, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, Ore.
Owen was born Nov. 17, 1911 in Stapleton, Neb. to Luther and Ella Owen. In 1932 he married Juanita Bush. He retired as a general contractor in 1972. He was a member of the Portland semi-pro baseball team, the Beavers. In 1949 he helped construct the D River Bridge. He had been an antique dealer in Portland, and did Protestant ministry in Lincoln City. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Owen of Lincoln City; daughters, Joan Michael of Mosier, Eleanor Syverson of Lincoln City and Linda cole of Monticello, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Leota Odmard and Leona Dixon; and a grandson, Timothy Syverson.
A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Assembly of God Church, 1715 NE 19th, Lincoln City, with the Reverends Billy Olds and Garmand Mint officiating. Disposition was by cremation. Portland Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Justine K. Roan
Justine Kay Roan, 60, of Salem, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. She was born May 9, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minn. Roan had been a resident of Salem since 1985, moving from Lincoln City where she had been a resident since 1975. She was manager at the Ester Lee Motel and a clerk at Radio Shack. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, her dog Sable, and spending time at the ocean. Surviving are her husband, Dennis Roan of Salem; a daughter, Tamara Boss of Salem; a son, Stephen Tissue of Salem; a sister, Karin Menk of Sublimity; a step-daughter, Dennise Clifton of Longview, Wash., and eight grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9 at Fruitland Community Church in Salem, with private interment at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fruitland Community Church, 813 - 63rd Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97301. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem handled the arrangements.

Barbara N. Tracy
Barbara Noreen Tracy, 65, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 of heart failure at her daughter's home in Portland. She was born April 29, 1935 in Vancouver, Wash., and lived in Lincoln City with her husband Lewis the last 15 years. Surviving are her husband, Lewis; her daughter, Seana; her sons, Michael and Charles; her mother, Martha McMeekin; her sisters, Rose and Kathleen; and grandchildren Michael, Anna, Isiah, Shannon and Trenton.

Inez L. Cunningham
Inez Lee Cunningham, 89, died at her Lincoln City home on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001. She was born in Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 17, 1911 to Selmer Lee and Olava (Roison) Lee. Inez graduated from Silverton High School in 1931. She married Reed William Cunningham on Sept. 3, 1933. They were married more than 50 years and resided in Lake Oswego. They moved to Roads End in 1967. Reed predeceased her on April 11, 1985. Inez was president of the Forest Hills Garden Club, and an award-winning flower arranger. She and her husband founded and were charter members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lake Oswego. Inez sang in the choir every Sunday. Her hobbies included art (oils), flower arranging, gardening, singing, walking, developing rental property and spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her daughter DeAnna Glanville of Lake Oswego; her son, Lee Cunningham of Portland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Cunningham. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Miller Cemetery in Silverton. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Donald R. Graham
Donald Roy Graham 68, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 from complications of multiple sclerosis. H

Eva M. Child
Eva M. Child, 83, formerly of east Multnomah County, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Lincoln City. Mrs. Child was born May 6, 1917, in Rockwood to Willard and Martha Cook. She attended Wilkes Grade School and graduated from Gresham High School in 1935. She married William Irwin Child on Oct. 4, 1940, in Oregon City. During World War II they moved to Vancouver, Wash.
In 1946, they moved to Parkrose and she worked for a local company making license plates until her retirement in 1966. In the mid 1970s she was appointed by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon as Alter Guild (Directress), from which she retired in 1998. In 1998, she moved to Lincoln City, where she resided until her death. She enjoyed flower gardening and knitting hats for Toy & Joy. She was also a volunteer with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Jones of Otis and Jan Sedlacek of Lincoln City; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Gresham, with mausoleum entombment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society (Zimmerman House) or the St. Aidan's Memorial Fund. Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel of Gresham handled the arrangements.

James W. Mask
James Wendell Mask, 69, of Kelso, Wash., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview, Wash. He was born July 26, 1931 in Fowler, Colo. to Clyde and Fern (Hager) Mask. He moved to Cowlitz County in 1942. Mr. Mask worked in the plywood department at Weyerhaeuser Co. for 33 years, retiring as a forklift operator in 1987. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Cowlitz Gun Club. He was an avid clock collector and enjoyed hunting and visiting Reno. As a private pilot, Mask had a passion for flying.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Mask, at home; his mother, Fern Mask of Lincoln City, Ore.; two sons, Jerry Mask of Monroe, Wash. and Steve Mask of Silver Lake, Wash.; a daughter, Cathy Holt of Castle Rock, Wash.; a brother, Marvin Mask of Lincoln City; two sisters, Nita Olivio and Joyce Johnson, both of Lincoln City; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Glendale Mask. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Longview Memorial Park. Columbia Funeral Services handled the arrangements

Terry L. Rettinger
Terry L. Rettinger, 53, of McMinnville, died Jan. 22, 2001.
Born Feb. 7, 1947, Rettinger was a former resident of Lincoln City, Newport, Salem and Eugene. No services are scheduled at this time.
Macy & Son Funeral Directors of McMinnville handled the arrangements.

Lois L. Smith
Lois Lillian Smith, 79, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001. She was born June 29, 1921 in Ripon, Calif. to Richard and Winifred (Spanner) Westphal. Lois worked for the California Highway Patrol for 16 years. She raised and showed polled Hereford cattle and raised guide dogs for the blind in San Rafael, Calif. She married George M. Smith in Stockton, Calif. in May of 1941.
Surviving are her son, Gary Smith of Safania, Ga.; her great-nephew, Fred Tunnell of Tacoma, Wash.; and her good friend and caregiver, Lynda Staley of Lincoln City. No services are scheduled at this time. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Carl H. Voges
Carl H. Voges, 94, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001. He was born March 20, 1906 in Parkers Prairie, Minn. to Herman Albert and Augusta (Thun) Voges. Carl moved to Hillsboro during his teenage years. He owned and operated the Charly Hotel here in Lincoln City. He was a farmer, a builder, and a driver for The Oregonian. He was an active, lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, here locally and in Hillsboro previously. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Luella Voges, in 1976, and his brother, Otto Voges in the early '80s. Carl married Bernadine "Bunny" Bruer in Lincoln city on July 22, 1979. Surviving are his wife, Bernadine Voges of Lincoln City; his son, Ethan (Althea) Voges of Kent, Wash.; his daughters, Joyce (Pete) Erickson of Gleneden Beach and Joanie (Jim) Westerberg of Milwaukie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services for Mr. Voges were held Jan. 27 at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City, followed by a graveside service at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Dereatha Brinker
Dereatha "Dee" Brinker, 80, of Lincoln City and formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 18, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brinker was born in Oxford, N.J., the only child of Cummins and Mabel Dalrymple, and graduated from Washington High School. After marrying Robert Brinker in 1942, the couple lived in Curtis Bay, Md., and Chicago, Ill., during his military service and education. They traveled to Oregon and settled in Dallas in 1950. The Brinkers retired to Lincoln City in 1980. Mrs. Brinker worked as an office manager and receptionist in her husband's chiropractic office. She was active in the Methodist Church and the Oregon Association of Chiropractic Physicians Auxiliary, where she served as president. She devoted her life to her four children and eight grandchildren; they were her greatest joy. She had a passion for traveling by RV and camping; weekends at their Devils Lake summer home were filled with lake, sun and campfire fun. She loved to dance, but in her later years when she could no longer get around, she enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Lincoln City; children Alma Reimer and David Brinker of Dallas; and grandchildren Ben Crawley; Seth, Dena (Jones) and Kim Reimer; and Luke, Dave and Blake Brinker. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda and Margie, and grandson Jason. Family graveside services are planned at Dallas Cemetery. Her family also suggests that she be remembered with a kind word or deed for someone in need. Dallas Mortuary Chapel, Dallas, Ore., handled the arrangements.

Robert E. Fritch
Robert E. Fritch, 81, of McMinnville, died of natural causes on Jan. 14, 2001, in McMinnville. Mr. Fritch was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Schofield, Ore. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Alice Marie Simpson on Feb. 15, 1945. After his discharge from the Navy, he spent two years as a farmer before buying his first doughnut shop, with his wife, in Portland in 1947. They operated it until 1962, when they moved to Lincoln City and purchased their second doughnut shop, which they operated until they retired to Willamina in 1971. The couple had recently moved to Alterra Villas in McMinnville.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; sons Floyd Tate of Tacoma, Wash., and John Tate of Portland; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to Health Dynamics Hospice, c/o Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 10, Sheridan, OR 97378. Services were held at Willamette National Ceremony in Portland.
Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Albert Murry Hedger
Albert M. Hedger, 87, of Lincoln Beach, died at his home Jan. 15, 2001. Mr. Hedger was born Jan. 25, 1913, in Chelsea, Okla., to Jesse James Hedger and Bessie (Shaw) Hedger. He married his best friend, Virginia Boyer in Reno, Nev., on Feb. 2, 1983. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of Lincoln Beach; and daughters Shirley Parker of Tacoma, Wash., and Sharon Baker of Milwaukie. No services are planned at this time.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel of Lincoln City handled the arrangements.

Shirley Jeanette Howard
Shirley J. Howard, 51, of Lincoln City died in her sleep at her home on Jan. 18, 2001.
She was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Portland to Charles Gallagher and Beatrice (Dueman) Gallagher.
She married her best friend, Aubrey Howard, on May 17, 1968, in St. Helens, Ore. She enjoyed playing bingo, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Aubrey, of Lincoln City; sons Auby Howard of St. Helens and Eric Howard of Hillsboro; daughter Heather McKeag of Heidelberg, Germany; step-daughter Tina Arnold of Clancy, Mont.; brothers Ron Gallagher of Emida, Idaho, and Lyle and Melvin Gallagher of St. Mary, Idaho; and five grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. Disposition is by cremation.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Dorothy Rosana Miller
Dorothy Rosana Miller, 90, of Salem, died Jan. 10, 2001, in Sublimity.
Mrs. Miller was born June 17, 1910, in Alberta, Canada. She moved to Portland as a teen with her family. She owned and operated a restaurant there for a number of years and was also involved with property management. In 1946, she moved to what was then DeLake, Ore. (now Lincoln City), where she built and operated The Surf Fine Food Restaurant for close to 30 years. She married Kay V. Miller in 1951. The couple moved to Salem in 1984. She enjoyed walking and gardening, and bowled in a league for a number of years.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Dahl of Jefferson; step-son Glenn Miller of John Day; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Kay, preceded her in death in 1991. At the request of the deceased, no services will be held. Interment is private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 2700 Market St. NE, Salem, OR 97301; or to Casey Eye Institute, 3375 Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97201. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Jesse J. Marsh
Jesse J. Marsh, the infant son of Kristy Leanne Killion and Justin Lee Marsh of Otis, died Jan. 18, 2001 in Salem. Born at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland on March 7, 2000, he lived in Salem until January, when his family moved to Otis. A happy baby, he enjoyed playing with his brothers, tickling and smiling. Survivors include his parents; twin brother Justin Marsh Jr.; brother Austin Killion-Marsh; grandparent Connie and Kenneth Scharff of Salem, and Linda and Michael Haft of Otis; aunts Anne, Erin and Desiree; uncle A. J.; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Salem. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Camille Annie Stianson
Camille A. Stianson, 63, of Lincoln City, formerly of Springfield, died Jan. 19, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Stianson was born March 28, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Jo-seph Ra-uschel and Marian (Marquett) Rauschel. Mrs. Stianson moved to Oregon in 1974, and owned and operated a floral shop in Springfield called "Boyer Flowers." She met her husband, Edward, in Springfield; they were married in Cottage Grove in 1994. Soon afterward, they moved to the Taft Trailer Court in Lincoln City. She was a homemaker and enjoyed floral design, crafting, fishing and hunting. An avid bingo player, she could often be found playing at Chinook Winds Casino. Survivors include her husband, Edward; daughter Debbie Haskins of Lincoln City; brothers Donald Rauschel and Dennis Rauschel-Ness, both of Green Bay, Wis., Leonard Rauschel and Gerald Moldrem, both of Springfield; and Charles Rauschel of Portland; and granddaughter Cheryl A. Cox of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. A memorial service celebrating her life is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Pacific View. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

William C. Andruss
William Clifford "Fonzie" Andruss, 53, a resident of Lincoln City for 15 years, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000.
He was born May 8, 1947 in Wanatchee, Wash. to Fred and Evelin Andruss.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Andruss; children, John Branum, Angie O'del, Tina Estelle, William Andruss and Clifford Andruss; grandchildren, Jessie and Justin O'del; Shawna and Josh Estelle; and Anthony, Brian and BillyRay Branum. No services have been planned.
The family, in loving memory ­ "will remember and have you with us for all times."
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
You're in a better world now.
Sorry you had to go,
but God took your life.
In His hands, we trust.

Alice J. Craig
Alice J. Craig, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 in Gresham, Ore.
She was born June 20, 1918 in Medina, Ohio, where she lived most of her early life. After a short time in Cleveland, she moved to Milwaukie, Ore. in 1947, later was employed by P&C Tool Co. After her marriage to Theodore Craig on July 27, 1969, they lived in Milwaukie until moving to Pacific City, where they attended Oretown Bible Church. At their church she took attendance on Sundays, taught Sunday School and mailed church bulletins to those unable to attend services. Besides being a homemaker she was a faithful volunteer at her local center in Pacific City where she contributed her time in various capacities. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, knitting and taking pictures of her family and friends and her beloved Oregon coast. She made her own cards using her rubber stamps, and kept in touch with family and friends through the years. Alice was steadfast in prayer, daily lifting up her family, friends and missionaries before the Lord. Her life was characterized by her selfless giving to others. Surviving are a sister, Helen Glanz and husband John of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Richard Perrin and wife Evelyn of Bend, Ore.; a sister-in-law, V. Matthews, 10 nieces, nine nephews, 23 great nieces, 16 great nephews, eight great-great nieces, and seven great-great nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, brothers Eldred and Robert, and sister-in-law Evelyn. Public funeral services were held Dec. 12 at Mt. Scott Funeral Home, with burial at Willamette National Cemetery.

Mary E. (Olson) Tregaskis
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Tregaskis,79, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000 in Beaverton. She was born April 7, 1921 in Seaside, graduating from Seaside High School. On April 6, 1950, she married Roy Tregaskis, who preceded her in death in 1991. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time at the Oregon beach, painting and crocheting. She lived in Lincoln City in 1988. Surviving are her son, Richard Tregaskis and a daughter, Terri Tregaskis. A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel, 4675 SW Watson in Beaverton. Remembrances are suggested to the Lincoln County Shelter for Abused Women. Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel handled the arrangements.

Jack B. Fisher
Jack B. Fisher, 81, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000 with his wife and children at his bedside. Jack was born in Kansas City, Mo. on Feb. 27, 1919, and at age of 6 moved to Oregon with his parents, Bill and Luella Fisher, and his sisters, settling in the Hood River Valley. Following his graduation from Cascade Locks High School, he traveled to Sacramento, Calif. where he met and married Jeanette T. Trippe in 1940. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in October of this year. Jack worked at McClellan Air Force Base during the war-time years and then relocated his family back to Oregon in 1944 where he began his cleaning and painting business which became known as Fisher Painting & Drywall Contractors, Inc., providing services throughout the Mid-Columbia region for the next 46 years. He retired in 1990 and moved to the Oregon coast with Jeanette. He generously gave his time and talents to the schools and community organizations, a member of the First Methodist Church in The Dalles for many years, and in 1981 became a member of the Gateway Presbyterian Church where he also served as a Deacon and on Session as an Elder of the Church. Jack was active in the Oregon Chapter of Painting & Decorating Contractors of America and served as its state vice president. He was an executive board member of the Chenowith School District during its expansion and construction phase of the school system. Jack loved to fellowship with people and was always giving a helping hand to others. He loved to play the piano and sing. Surviving are his beloved wife and best friend Jeanette of 60 years; son Bill Fisher, a missionary in southeast Asia; daughters Nanette lee Fisher of Carmel, Calif., Barbara Jean Williams of Otis, Ore., and Jacquelyne Ann Fisher of Gig Harbor, Wash.; a sister Ruth Lee Lofting of The Dalles, Ore.; and his grandchildren Lynette Michelle Planto of Morgan Hill, Calif., Debra Lee St. Aubin of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Nick Swett of Marshall, Minn., Alisa Mae Miller of Aberdeen, S.D., Rob Dodman of Huntington Beach, Calif., Sara Fisher-Mrnak of Minneapolis, Minn., Rien Havens of Boulder, Colo., John Fisher of Spokane, Wash., and Cameron Havens of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel, who handled the arrangements. The family suggests contributions be made to Assembly of God Building Fund in Lincoln City in Jack's memory.

Emil "Ted" Kulla
Emil "Ted" Kulla, 85, of Hastings, Minn., died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, following a long battle with bone cancer. Mr. Kulla was born March 24, 1915 in Brainerd, Minn., the son of Emil and Ella Kulla. He moved to Hastings in 1942 and worked for the local schools for more than 35 years. He was known by many in the Lincoln City area as a result of his lengthy stays with his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Becky Kulla of Lincoln City. In Lincoln City he was known for his long walks, his smile and sense of humor, and his visits with anyone and everyone. Surviving are his children, Jim and Becky of Lincoln City, Don and MaryKay of Prescott, Wis. Joyce of Prescott, Wis., Nancy of West St. Paul, Minn., Bill of Chicago, Ill., Judy of Hastings, Minn., Rick and Jolene of Maple Grove, Minn., Jerry of St. Paul, Minn. Debbie and Ernie of Hastings, Minn., and Mike and Shay of Mankato, Minn. He is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn of Idaho, Phyllis and June, and brothers Carl and Don, all from the Brush Plains area of Washington state; as well as 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and Doris, the mother of his children. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 25 at the United Methodist Church, with interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings, Minn. The Rev. Gordon Gathright officiated The family suggests any contributions be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104, in Mr. Kulla's memory.

Geraldine A. Whittenberg
Geraldine Ann Whittenberg, 63, died Nov. 3, 2000. She was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Galveston, Texas to Walfred and Hermina Nylund. Gerrie went to high school in Virginia and Michigan, later attending college at Long Beach State and Wheaton College in Illinois. She was an involved mother, enjoying boating, PTA, was school secretary, taught music lessons, was a soccer mom, secretary of Youth Soccer Association, and sewed. She was always close to her family in Bremerton, Wash. and Michigan. Growing up in the church, to her father's delight she became accomplished in playing both the piano and organ. In 1958 she married John F. Driver, and together they were blessed with three daughters: Sandra Lynn, Carolann Ruth and Jill Renée. In 1978, Gerrie married David J. Whittenberg. They lived in California, Colorado and New York before returning to Oregon in 1994 to reside in Lincoln City. They continued to enjoy traveling in their motor home throughout the country. Surviving are her husband, David J. Whittenberg of Lincoln City; sisters, Carol Castaldi of Seattle, Wash. and Ruthie Carlson of Glendora, Calif.; a brother, Gary Nylund of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters, Sandra Lynn Quickle of Clayton, N.C., Carolann Ruth Driver of Seattle, Wash. and Jill Renée Linson of Fairview, Ore.; and grandchildren Casaundra Quickle, Nathaniel Quickle, Zechariah Quickle, Timothy Quickle, Cayman Linson and Devan Linson. Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 1, at Milwaukie Covenant Church. Memorial gifts are suggested to Escapees C.A.R.E. Inc., 2000 Care Center Dr., Livingston, TX 11351-9804.

Helen F. Curtis
Helen Frances (Barker) Curtis, 82, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000 in Corvallis of cancer. She was born June 9, 1918 in Grants Pass, Ore. Helen married Arnold Curtis in 1975. She retired as a typesetter.
Surviving are her husband, Ar-nold Curtis of Lincoln City; sons, Early Walton of Biggs, Calif., Renny Resh of Mesa, Ariz. and Jack Walton of Chico, Calif.; daughter, Frankie Farmer of Auburn, Calif., 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. No services have been planned, and disposition was by private cremation.
Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Donald E. Cunningham
Donald E. Cunningham, 71, a resident of Sweet Home, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. He was born April 23, 1929 in Portland, Ore., the son of Walter Darwin and Alma Elizabeth Creger Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham grew up in Portland and moved to Sweet Home where he met and married Marietta Sites on May 15, 1953. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict where he learned drafting. Following his military service Don went on to work at the Corvallis City Hall and the Newport City Hall for many years as a draftsman, retiring in 1992, moving to Sweet Home two years ago. He was a computer enthusiast, collector of trains and loved photography, enjoyed square dancing and riding bicycles. He was a board member of the Newport Historical Society for a few years, and was an avid "Monday night coffee drinker" with his group. Surviving are his daughters, Cynthia Brenneman of Sweet Home, Susan VanScoyk of Siletz and Sheri Jackson of Lincoln City; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one on the way. His wife preceded him in death on June 17, 1978.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, with interment following in the Eureka Cemetery in Newport. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Cleo E. Denney
Cleo Eugene Denney, 84, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000. He was born Sept. 5, 1916 in Fannie, Ark. to Marion Denney and Martha (Alton) Denney. Mr. Denney married his best friend, Linnie (White) Denney on March16, 1937 in Hot Springs, Ark. Cleo and Linnie moved to Merced, Calif. in 1939, where he was shop foreman for various rubber industries. In 1993 they retired to the Depoe Bay area where they joined the Gleneden Beach Christian Church and became active members of the congregation. Cleo loved to hunt, fish and garden, and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. Surviving are his beloved wife and friend of 63 years, Linnie Denney; daughters Wanda Webb of Lincoln Beach, and Marilyn Mashing and Diane Loranzo, both of Portland; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Gleneden Beach Christian Church. Mr. Denny was laid to rest at the Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Maud Z. Wullstein
Maud Zeigler Wullstein, 89, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. She was born March 16, 1911 in Caldwell, Idaho to Carl Zeigler and Nona (Tatum) Ziegler. She married LeRoy H. Wullstein, Sr. on July 3, 1930 in Idaho. He preceded her in death in 1988. Maud was a published writer of short stories and poems. She and her husband moved to the Lincoln City area from Salt Lake City, Utah in 1974, where she raised her family and continued writing and volunteering for the American Red Cross. She was instrumental in founding Theatre West in Lincoln City and was a continued supporter until her death. Surviving are her daughter, Molly VanAusten of Lincoln City; her son, Dr. LeRoy H. (Chuck) Wullstein of Salt Lake City, Utah; a grandson, Carl VanAusten of Tualatin, Ore.; and her granddaughters, Hillary VanAusten-Nolan of San Leandro, Calif., Katherine Wullstein-Perkins of Norman, Okla. and Krissy Wullstein-Westien of Salt Lake City, Utah. The family suggests contributions be made to Theatre West of Lincoln City or to the Nature Conservancy in Maud's memory No services are planned at this time.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Jean E. Morrison
Elizabeth "Jean" Morrison, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000 in Clackamas, Ore.
She was born Aug. 11, 1922 in Watersmeet, Mich. She worked in quality control at Tektronix.
On Oct. 3, 1942 she married George W. Morrison in Detroit, Mich. They moved to Aloha and Beaverton in 1968, and lived in Gleneden Beach from 1983 until February of this year. Surviving are her husband, George W. Morrison of Aloha; sons George W. Morrison, Jr. of Eugene, Jim R. Morris of Beaverton and Walt A. Morrison of Aloha; a daughter, Lynda M. Ball of Beaverton; sisters Peggy Wigren, Patricia Pew and Nancy Barnes; a brother Dan Morgan; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Public memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 25 at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel, with private disposition by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to the charity of your choice.

Leo W. Tackett II
Leo Wallace Tackett II, 72, of Salem, died Thursday, Nov. 23.
Leo was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Boise, Idaho. He was a graduate of Idaho State University with a degree in pharmacology. Following college he went into the U.S. Marine Corps. After his time in the service, Leo went to California working as a pharmacist for a short time, then he moved to Twin Falls, Idaho to continue his chosen profession as pharmacist. In 1954 he married Diane Smallwood. He and his family moved to Newport, Ore., then to Lincoln City, where he owned and operated his own pharmacy from 1964 to 1992, then moving to Salem, but continued as a semi-retired pharmacist for Rite-Aid Drug Stores. Leo enjoyed old-west shooting and was a member of the Single Action Shooting Society. Surviving are his wife, Diane Tackett of Salem; a son, John B. Tackett of Salem; two daughters, Mary Mattison and Martha Tackett, both of Salem; a sister, Blanche McCann of Sacramento, Calif.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Leo W. Tackett, III. Private family services were held at Restlawn Funeral Home, with private disposition in Restlawn Memory Gardens

Samuel C. VanLiew, Jr.
Samuel Charles VanLiew. Jr., 75, of Lincoln City, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. He was born Jan. 4, 1925 in San Jose, Calif. to Samuel Charles and Katherine (Williams) VanLiew, Sr. Sam graduated from high school in California. He was drafted into the Army in 1943. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, he went to work as a car salesman in California. He moved to Portland and was sales manager for Frances Ford for more than 10 years. After passing his civil service exam he went to work for Adult and Family Services for Klamath County, retiring from there in 1987. He moved to Lincoln City in 1993. Sam was an avid reader. Surviving are his stepsons, John VanLiew and Jay VanLiew, both of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Samuel Charles VanLiew, III. A family memorial service will be held in California. Disposition is by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

William R. Batey
William Riley Batey, 65, of Otis, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 in Lincoln City.
Mr. Batey was born March 20, 1935 in Watson, Maryland to Wil-liam Batey and Anna Belle (Moles) Batey, and was raised in Hubbard, Ore. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from March 1953 to May 1955. He worked as a mechanic for a diesel engineering company. Mr. Batey married his best friend, Dora Cook, on Aug. 28, 1955 in San Diego, Calif.
Surviving are his wife, Dora (Cook) Batey of Otis; sons Bruce Batey of Otis, Gary Batey of Redland, Ore., Steven Batey of Aloha, Ore., John Batey of Canby, Ore., Scott Batey of Port Townsend, Wash., and Paul Batey of Clackamas, Ore.; daughters Karen Batey of Lincoln City and mary Coolbaugh of Oregon City, Ore.; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel, who handled the arrangements.

Robert F. Bost
Robert Franklin Bost, 63, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 in Lincoln City. He was born Feb. 11, 1937 to Carl and Nellie Kingid.
Mr. Bost is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Crook) Bost of Milwaukie, Ore.; daughters, Debra Davie of Salem, Ore., Barb Deutsch of Newberg, Ore., Donna Bost of Milwaukie, Ore., Patricia Bost of Philomath, Ore., and Delores Bost of Sweethome, Ore.; sons, Richard Mellor of Gladstone, Ore. and Rob Swartout of Eugene, Ore.; a sister, Carl Kingid of Oregon City, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.

Ruth E. Aycock
Ruth E. Aycock, 81, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 in Estacada.
Ruth was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Springwater, Ore. Her parents were Joseph and Rose Guttridge. She graduated from Estacada High School in 1936 and went on to Normal School (now Western Oregon University in Monmouth). She began teaching in a two-room school in the Springwater area and then at Estacada Grade School. On Aug. 19, 1940, she married Ernest "Ray" Aycock in Reno, Nev. They moved to Lincoln City in 1966 and Ruth taught at the Taft Grade School until she retired in 1980. She was a lifetime member of Springwater Presbyterian Church, the Mountain Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star and Delta Kappa Gamma. She enjoyed traveling and working in her flower garden. Surviving are her brother, Joseph Z. Guttridge of Estacada; and her sisters, Alice "Anne" Vaughn of Kent, Wash. and Elizabeth R. McMullen of Astoria, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband Earnest "Ray" in 1974 and her son Ernie in 1998. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Springwater Church Endowment Fund or charity of your choice. Estacada Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

James M. Foster
James McKee Foster, 73, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 at his home in Lincoln City. He was born June 11, 1927 in Forest Grove, Ore. to James C. and Opal Pearl (Hawkins) Foster. Jim attended grade school in Forest Grove, but graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1945, and joined the Army in August of 1945, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged in January of 1947. After his military years, Jim went to work driving trucks for major companies in Portland, such as Industrial Air, Air-co and Liquid Carbonics, from which he retired in 1989. Jim married Margaret "Peggy" Orr in 1967 in Vancouver, Wash. After retiring in 1989, Jim and Peggy lived in Portland until she retired in 1993, at which time they moved to Lincoln City. Jim was very active in Fast-Pitch Softball in Portland for 20 years. He loved playing jazz piano, playing golf and being with his family. He was a member of the local Elks Lodge and a volunteer for the Meals-on-Wheels Program here in Lincoln City, and previously in Vancouver, Wash. Surviving are his sons, Jim Foster of Sherwood, Steve Foster of Portland, and Brad Foster of Vernonia; his daughter, Carol Chapman of McMinnville; his step-daughters, Sandra and Cheryl; his sister, Carrie Campbell of Tigard; his step mother, Evelyn Knowles of King City; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jim's wife, Peggy, of 33 years, died soon after him. A Celebration of Life will be held for them both on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Margaret O. Foster
Margaret "Peggy" Olive Foster. 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000 at her home in Lincoln City. She was born July 4, 1931 in Butte, Mont. to John and Blanche (Johnson) Orr. Peggy graduated from Roosevelt High School in Portland in 1948. She started working at the phone company with computers when computers were brand new to the world, and continued working with computers for her career. She was a data processor for several places, including a time when she worked with her husband, Jim, at Air-Co, in Portland. Peggy then went to work for Green Meadows Country Club in Vancouver, Wash., until retiring in 1993, at which time she and Jim moved to Lincoln City. Peggy married James Foster in Vancouver in 1967. She loved music and dancing and was an amazing whistler. She adopted all strangers and made them a part of the family she loved being with so much. She enjoyed collecting clowns and was a fantastic cook. Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Lee of Seattle, Cheryl Voorhees of eastern Washington, and Mary Phillips of Depoe Bay; her step-children, Jim C. Foster of Sherwood, Steve Foster of Portland, Brad Foster of Vernonia, and Carol Chapman of McMinnville; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Peggy's husband, Jim, of 33 years died a day before her.
A Celebration of Life will be held for them both on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.


Dolores Lehmer
Dolores "Patti" Lehmer, 76, a 19-year resident of Gleneden Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was born Jan. 12, 1924 to Clayton and Dolores Lodge in Pueblo, Colo. She married Glenn Lehmer on July 26, 1942 in Anaheim, Cal. She was a homemaker for 58 years, was an avid golfer, an active member of the Salishan Golf Club, and won the club championship in 1985. While in California she was involved in charitable work as a member of the LaQuinta Arts League, the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley, and the Living Desert Reserve. Surviving are her husband, Glenn; daughters Wendy Leavitt of Salem and Sandy Matthews of Brea, Calif.; grandchildren Jill Leavitt of Bend, Jody Aafedt of Chicago and Jamie Matthews of San Francisco; and sister Lois Ainck of San Diego. A memorial service was held at the Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000. The family suggests memorial donations to the Episcopal Parish of St. James, P.O. Box 789, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Medora Zimmerman
Medora Zimmerman, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000. She was born Oct. 8, 1931. Medora served two terms on the Depoe Bay City Council, chaired the Fleet of Flowers Committee for several years, and was named Depoe Bay's Woman of the Year in 1992. Her passing was very peaceful, and she will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her children Mike Zimmerman, Ellen Hager, LeeAnne and Dan Zimmerman; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated ­ they made her final days most pleasant. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Sacred Heart Church in Newport, time to be announced.

Floyd A. King
Floyd Allen King, 86, of Otis, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2000 in Beaverton. Mr. King was born Oct. 21, 1913 in Coledo, Ore. to Leslie Miles King and Emma (Smalley) King. He worked as a logger for a lumber company until he retired in 1975. Mr. King married his wife, Mary Bundy King in Roseburg on May 16, 1940. After retiring they moved to the Lincoln City area. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mary (Bundy) King of Otis; sons Larry King also of Otis and Thomas Lee King of Portland; daughter, Shirley Lee Klein of Beaverton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. At the family's request there are no services. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Senior Companion Program. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Lloyd M. Landwehr
Lloyd M. Landwehr was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 7, 1915, and died in Bothell, Wash. on Nov. 3, 2000. His grade school and high school years were spent in Astoria, after his parents bought a business there. He attended Oregon State University and was affiliated with Phi Kappa Si Fraternity and graduated in 1938 with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He was hired by Texaco shortly after. In 1940 he enlisted in the National Guard, then went on to the Air Force where he served in the U.S. and Egypt. He was discharged in 1945 after attaining the rank of captain. He then rejoined Texaco, spent 25 years in Seattle, nine years in Portland, then retired in 1980. He and his wife purchased a home in Coronado Shores at Gleneden Beach, Ore., and lived there for 19 years. In April 2000, they sold and moved to Bothell, Wash. to downsize and be closer to their daughter Ellen and granddaughter Alison. During the years in Oregon he was active in many organizations including North Lincoln Hospital Foundation (a board member), Kiwanis Club, Lincoln City Elks, Congregational Church (financial secretary), K-GB-LB water board for 6 years, and Hospital Auxiliary. As a volunteer he worked at Home Health on a regular basis was a frequent cashier at the Kiwanis Thrift Store and assisted wherever he was needed in other capacities. His hobbies included fishing in rivers and lakes, camping out with his family, playing bridge and traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada, British Isles, Europe, Morocco, Mexico, and enjoyed several cruises. He leaves behind his wife Ruth of 52 years, daughter Ellen, granddaughter Alison, sister Johanna Hendrickson, one niece and six nephews. In his memory contributions may be made to the North Lincoln Hospital Foundation or the Congregational Church. For memorial service information contact Bothell Funeral Home at (425) 486-1281. Bothell Funeral Home in Bothell, Wash. handled the arrangements.

Jack Lovejoy
Jack Lovejoy, 83, of Lincoln City, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000.
Mr. Lovejoy was born Jan. 3, 1917 in Spokane, Wash. to Frank Lovejoy and Ella Mae (Bates) Lovejoy. He was a civilian mechanic at Hickam Airfield and a survivor of Pearl Harbor during World War II. He personally managed the food service at the World's Fair and was employed by Spokane Crescent Department store. Jack and his wife, Alice (Ayers) Lovejoy, wintered in Yuma, Ariz. starting in 1975 and summered in Lincoln City until the moved to Lincoln City permanently in May of 1999. Surviving are his wife, Alice Lovejoy of Lincoln City; a son, Steve and Marcia Lovejoy of Otis; and daughter, Kathy and Robert Loshbaugh of Overland Park, Kan. He has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Fairmont Cemetery in Spokane, Wash. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Lewis H. McMillen
Lewis Hale McMillen, 80, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles. Mr. McMillen was born Dec. 27, 1919 in Yokum, Texas to Lewis A. McMillen and Artie Belle (McCain) McMillen. He married his best friend, Roberta (Shook) McMillen in Comanche, Texas on June 30, 1946. Mr. McMillen was a salesman for Westinghouse in Portland for many years before he retired in 1981 and moved to Lincoln City. Mr. McMillen was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta, in 1993. He is survived by his daughter, DeAnn Long, of Lincoln City and his son, Charles Coleman, of Beaverton. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Richelle R. Piazza
Richelle Renee Piazza, 35, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000 in Conway, S.C. Born Oct. 14, 1965 in San Jose, Calif., she was the daughter of Rich Piazza and the late Carol Carlson Piazza. Ms. Piazza was formerly of Lincoln City and loved music and life. Surviving, in addition to her father and step-mother, Pam K. Piazza of San Jose, Calif., her sisters Nina Hval and husband, Doug of Carson City, Nev., and Joy Piazza of Denver, Colo.; brother, Tim Piazza and his wife, Jess, of Sitka, Alaska; one nephew, Danny Clark of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and six nieces . Memorials may be made to the American Liver Association, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Goldfinch Funeral Home, in Murrells Inlet, S.C., handled the arrangements.

Larry E. Roloff
Larry Earl Roloff, 57, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000 at North Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Roloff was born Sept. 5, 1943 in Vancouver, Wash. to Fred Earl Roloff and Jeanne (Connor) Roloff. Surviving are his wife, Robyn (Engelquist) Roloff; son, Casey and daughter-in-law Laura; daughter, Darci Keefer and son-in-law Chris; son, Bill Roloff; mother, Jeanne Galloway; and his mother-in-law, Irma Engelquist; all of Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Katrine F. Day
Katrine (Katy) F. Day, 82, a former resident of Shoshone, Idaho and Portland, Ore., died at her residence in Cloverdale on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000. Katy was born April 21, 1918 in Shoshone, Idaho. After the death of her mother, Florence Brennan, at the age of 2, Katy was adopted and lived with her grandparents, OJ and Alice Brennan. Mrs. Day was an employment specialist for the State of Oregon Employment Division. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Joseph Day. Katy is survived by close friend and caregiver, Pat Griffith. At her request, there will be no services. Disposition is by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to North Lincoln Hospice, 3100 NE 28th St., Lincoln City, OR 97367. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Raymond A. "Ray" Lee
Raymond Allison "Ray" Lee, 81, a long-time resident of Pacific City and former resident of Lincoln City, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000 in Beaverton following a short illness. Ray was born June 14, 1919 in San Jose, Calif. When he was a young child he moved with his parents to Waldport, Ore. where he grew up. During World War II he served in the Army Air corps on the European front. He was a member of the Catholic Church Ray married Martha "Lois" Dey of Coquille, Ore. in 1946. They lived in several communities in western Oregon, where Ray worked as a professional truck driver for various companies, among them Loren Golly Trucking of Lincoln City. Ray and Lois retired to Pacific City in 1981. They celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary prior to Lois's death, June 14, 1998. In June of 1999 Ray moved from Pacific City to live with his children in Grand Ronde and Beaverton. Ray was a life-long outdoors man who had a keen eye for beachcombing and arrowhead collecting. He especially enjoyed fishing trips with his son. When Ray retired, he and his dog, Toby, took long walks together every day. He would stop to visit with his many neighborhood friends, and share reminiscences of his old logging and fishing days on the Oregon coast. Survivors include his daughter and son-in law, Michaelle D. and Marvin Kimsey of Grand Ronde; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. "Mike" and Gayle M. Lee of Beaverton; his four grandchildren and their spouses, Laura and Mel Place of Newberg, Robert and Jen Lambert of Dundee, David Lee of Gladstone, and Steve Lee of Beaverton; and four great-grandchildren, Jordann Raylee Wagner and Amanda Wagner, both of Tigard, Nicholas Lambert and Connor Lambert, both of Dundee. Per the decedent's request there will be no services.
The family suggests remembrances may be contributions to the Oregon Humane Society. Fruiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove handled the arrangements.

Delbert H. Oden
Delbert Herman Oden, 90, formerly of Roseburg, Ore., died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 at his home in Lincoln City. Mr. Oden was born April 29, 1910 in Roseburg to Herman Oden and Estella (Whittsett) Oden. Delbert was drafted into the Army and fought in World War II, serving in the Philippines. He worked as a rancher until his service in the army, and then he worked as an auto mechanic and later a logger. Mr. Oden owned and worked a farm until he retired and moved to the Lincoln City area in 1988. He was active in various churches in the area. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Johnson) Oden of Lincoln City; daughters, Betty Carter of Otis and Caroline Ridgeway of Pleasanton, Calif.; son, Lester Oden, also of Otis; stepsons Robert O'Connor of Junction City, Michael O'Connor and Richard O'Connor, both of Eugene; former wife Laura Frost Carnes of Newport and former wife Grace Oden of Eugene; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. At the decedent's wishes, no services were held. Disposition was by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.

M. Lee Pope
M. Lee Pope. 80, of Gleneden Beach, formerly of Portland, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000.
Mr. Pope was born Nov. 21, 1919 in Tulsa, Okla. to Harry A. Pope and Gladys (Dunkle) Pope. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the infantry, and worked driving light trucks and staff cars in central Europe. After his time in the service he moved to the Portland area, where he worked at Interstate Tractor and Equipment. He was a parts buyer for heavy equipment businesses such as Halton Tractor and Cornwell Tool Dealer. Mr. Pope met and married his best friend, Marjorie Ledbetter, on Nov. 23, 1946. She preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 1966. Mr. Pope retired and moved to Gleneden Beach in 1982. His hobbies were salmon fishing, hunting ducks, and tinkering on boats and cars. Surviving are his daughter, Dianna Pope of Corbett, Ore.; his son, Marvin Pope of Kelso, Wash.; his sister, Francis James of Rio Rancho, N.M.; his long-time companion Mary Cox of Gleneden Beach; three grandchildren and one niece. Contributions in Mr. Pope's name may be made to Ducks Unlimited and the Humane Society. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Michael D. Baker
Michael Dell Baker, 46, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 in Portland of natural causes. Mr. Baker was born Nov. 21, 1953 in Redding, Calif. He had served in the U.S. Army, was an auto and diesel mechanic, retiring in 1998. Moving from Fresno, Calif. He spent three months in Lincoln City prior to settling in the Portland area. On Aug. 8 of this year Michael married Joyce Shelly Holliman in Oregon City. Surviving are his wife, Joyce; sons, Jason Baker, Levi Baker, Joshua Whitt, Joey Whitt, Jacob Whitt; a daughter, Brittney Baker; his father and mother, Delmar Baker and Rosa Reed Baker; two brothers, George Baker and Edward Baker; four sisters, Anita Baker, Patricia Roller, Coleen Smith and Brenda Baker; and three grandchildren. A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, with public burial at 2 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery.

Barbara A. Ward
Barbara Ann Ward, 77, of Roads End, Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 after a short illness. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. to Ruth and Earl Benton. She graduated from the Cheyenne High School as the Valedictorian of her class, and attended the University of Wyoming where she became a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1944 she was elected the Queen of Cheyenne Frontier Days. In 1944, Barbara married Lt. John Ward of the U.S. Army Air Corps, a native of Chile, and after the war lived in that country for some years. On her return to the U.S., she relocated to the Seattle, Wash. and Bellevue, Wash. area. She was an avid sailor, lived and cruised extensively in the Pacific Northwest waters and lived aboard her boat for many years. She was also active in politics and was a member of the Overlake Republican Women's Association. The Wards moved to the Lincoln City area 12 years ago to be nearer their son and grandchildren. She loved the theater and was in many of the plays given by Theatre West in Lincoln City. Surviving are her husband, John of Roads End; her son Mike Ward of Forest Grove, Ore., two grandchildren, Alethia Ward of Forest Grove, Ore. and David Ward and his wife, Nancy, of West Seattle, Wash. At Barbara's request, there will be no memorial services.

Howard W. Kirkpatrick
Howard William Kirkpatrick, 89, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000. He was born April 13, 1911 in Stanton, Iowa.
On Jan. 18, 1941, Howard married June March in Seattle, Wash. They moved to Portland in May 1941, and they lived in numerous cities throughout western Oregon. Howard had held various jobs in the lumber industry throughout his working days, retiring in April 1976. June had been an elementary school teacher in the Eugene school district. June died of cancer on Aug. 29, 1977. Howard moved to Lincoln City in 1978, and on Jan. 23, 1979, married Margaret Spencer Gordon, whom he had known since grade school, and they graduated in the same class from Lincoln High School. Surviving are his four sons, Thomas Grant Kirkpatrick, Larry Lee Kirkpatrick, Steven Howard Kirkpatrick and Edwin Allen Kirkpatrick; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Anna E. Morse
Anna Elizabeth Morse, 90, of Portland, and formerly of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Oct, 4, 2000 in Portland. Mrs. Morse was born June 2, 1910 in Cornelius, Ore. to William Pavey and Anna (Bliss) Pavey. Anna grew up in Hillsboro. Anna married her best friend, Isaac Morse, on March 10, 1936. They resided in the Portland area until he retired and they relocated to Lincoln City where they enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling. Isaac died on June 17, 1989 in Lincoln City. Anna moved with family to the Portland area in 1999 and remained there until her death. Anna Elizabeth Morse is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at The Evangelical Church in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Franklyn A. Taylor
Franklyn Arthur Taylor, 61, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 of natural causes in Lincoln City. Mr. Taylor was born May 20, 1939 in Pendleton, Ore. He moved to the Oregon coast in 1999 from Dallas, Ore. He was used to hard work most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and camping and being with his friends. Surviving are three sons, Arthur William Taylor of Milpitas, Calif., Robert Dean Taylor and Steven James Taylor, both of Thayer, Mo.; a brother, LeRoy Taylor of Milpitas, Calif. and five grandchildren. No services will be held. Disposition was by cremation. Bateman Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Gerald G. "Jed" Wade
Gerald G. "Jed" Wade, 81, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000 in Bend of complications due to cancer. Mr. Wade was born Jan. 25, 1919 in Nez Perce, Idaho. On Sept. 25, 1955 he married Margaret Reilly, who died July 2 of this year. Mr. Wade served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A veteran of the Bataan Death March, he escaped his Jap-anese captors and spent the bulk of the war fighting with the Philippine resistance. Until Sept. 24 of this year he had lived in Lincoln City since 1974.
Surviving are a niece, Kathy Ann Wade of Bend; a sister, Peggy Wade of Wenatchee, Wash.; and several other nieces and nephews living throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado and North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, and his wife of 45 years.
Disposition will be by private burial, and private family memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggestion to the World War II Memorial to be erected in Washington, D.C. Deschutes Memorial Funeral Home in Bend handled the arrangements.

Jim Collins
Jim Collins, 66, of Sublimity, Ore., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000.
He was born Feb. 7, 1934 in Lebanon, Ore.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara of Sublimity; two daughters, Michelle Weber of Salem and Tanja (T.J.) Mikoleit of Lincoln Beach; two sons, Brian Collins of Lebanon and Craig Collins of Enterprise; eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. The Collins' lived in Otis about 10 years, and recently moved to Sublimity.

Dorothy M.S. Hallead
Dorothy Mary Sargent Shella-bear Hallead, 78, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000 in Gleneden Beach. She was born June 11, 1922 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, daughter of Henry and Eliza Cruickshank Shellabear. In 1946 she married Kenneth A. Hallead, who preceded her in death in July of this year. Mrs. Hallead was active in the Sunset Fuchsia Chapter 163, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Ann of Lincoln City; two nieces and three nephews of Sydney, Australia and Seattle Wash. respectively; and by a cousin, Elaine Pitts of Foster City, Calif. Ms. Hallead was also preceded in death by a brother, A.J.S. Shellabear of Australia. Disposition was by cremation at the decedent's request ­ no memorial service. The family suggests remembrances to North Lincoln Hospice. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Fern A.A. Jacobson
Fern Alice Ann Jacobson, 90, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000 in Oregon City. She was born May 8, 1910 in Graham, Alberta, Canada.
Fern was a lifetime homemaker, an accomplished artist and loved bowling; was a member of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge, the 50 Club Senior Center in Lincoln City, as well as the Baptist Church in Beavercreek. She spent the last seven years in Oregon City. Survivors include sons Robert Wright of Beavercreek, Ore. and Rueben Wright of Lebanon, Ore.; step-daughter Aundrea Martinez of Vancouver, Wash. and step-son Richard Jackson of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Beavercreek Baptist Church. Private burial will take place prior to the memorial service in Lincoln Memorial Park. Remembrances are suggested to the Beavercreek Baptist Church.
Holman-Hankins-Bowker & Waud Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Vera Klemmer
Vera Klemmer, 85, of Dallas, Ore., died Friday, Sept. 20, 2000 of heart failure in Salem Hospital. Vera was born Feb. 22, 1915 in Norfolk, Neb. She was raised in Nebraska, and in high school participated in the debate club and basketball, and was involved in a church building project. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Order of Eastern Star, and volunteered in the church youth group. In 1993 she moved from Lincoln City to Dallas.
Vera's husband, Theodore A. Klemmer, preceded her in death in 1994.
Surviving are her daughters, Jean Dunn of Tigard and Leanne Schemp of Corvallis; a son, John Dial of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Walter Maas of Norfolk, Neb., a sister Irene Harned of Vallejo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 SW 13th St., Lincoln City. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 169, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem is handling the arrangements.

John R. LaRiviere
John Raymond LaRiviere, 55, of Woodburn, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000. He was born June 28, 1945 in Detroit, Mich., and moved to Oregon in 1971. John was co-founder of Abiqua Engineering, Inc. of Salem and Lincoln City. He also worked for the Tillamook County Health Department. Surviving are his wife, Liana Celeste (Franke) LaRiviere; daughter Lorraine Kathleen (Randy) Wicht of Gresham; brother, Robert A. Jr. (Marilyn) of Livonia, Mich.; sisters, Sister Laetitia, ihm, of Monroe, Mich. and Pauline A. (Lewis) Beaver of Pahrump, Nev., and grandchildren Cory William and Randi Kiana. John was predeceased by a son, Michael Brandon, who died July 30, 1989. Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Woodburn.

Clarence K. McCarty
Clarence King McCarty, 77, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. He was born April 2, 1923 in Watsonville, Calif. to Joseph and Helen (Berry) McCarty. Clarence served in the U.S. Army from March of 1943 to February of 1946.
Surviving is his sister, Joyce Thomas of Otis.
No services are planned.
Disposition was by cremation with placement at Willamette National Cemetery.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Mildred M. Richardson
Mildred Mae Richardson, 88, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Sept.; 20, 2000.
Mrs. Richardson was born June 8, 1912 in Wilbur, Wash. to Mose and Nellie (Marsh) Warehime. Mildred married Kenneth Richardson in 1939 in Wilbur, Wash.; he preceded her in death in 1965. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene in 1939. Millie was a residential caregiver for many years. She moved to Lincoln City in 1991 from Spokane, Wash. She lived and had many friends at Surfwood Manor, then at Lincolnshire. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall. Surviving are a daughter, Dixie Whitt of Lincoln City; a son, Karl Richardson of Pasco, Wash.; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Wilbur Cemetery in Wilbur, Wash. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Ida S. Beck
Ida S. Beck, 81, died Aug. 22, 2000 in Floyd, Va. of congestive heart failure.
She was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Walla Walla, Wash. Ida came to Portland in the early '50s, worked for a time as a "camera girl" in a local nightclub, then was a bookkeeper for J.C. Penney. Following her retirement in the late 1970s she operated a gift shop in Lincoln City for several years, residing at the Dorchester House. In April of 1999 she moved to Floyd, Va. to live with her daughter. Surviving are a son, Phillip Rose of Portland; a daughter, Carolyn Jean Rose of Floyd, Va., four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding Ida in death were a son, James Rose, in 1994 and her husband, Stanley, in 1995.
Remembrances are suggested to Dorchester House, 2701 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
Omega Funeral and Cremation Service of Portland handled the arrangements.

Shirlee M. Blair
Shirlee Mae Blair, 77, of Neotsu, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. She was born Nov. 17, 1922 in Kernville, Ore. to Axel and Mattie (Anderson) Olsen.
Shirlee married John Blair in Tehran, Iran in 1966. She moved here from Ethiopia in 1977. She was a very active member of St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband, John of Neotsu; her son, Courtney Anderson of Pacifica, Calif.; her sister, Thelma Williams of McMinnville; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 13, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Daniel R. Cochran
Daniel R. Cochran, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 at his home in Rose Lodge.
Mr. Cochran was born Feb. 1, 1932 in Waco, Texas to Perry and Christine (Bradshaw) Cochran. He married La Veta Hevner Dec. 28, 1953 in Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He was a 20-year Marine, a veteran of the Korean conflict and a survivor of the Cho-sin Reservoir and Vietnam. He worked with NALCO as a sales representative for 17 years in Carson, Calif. and was the owner/operator of Dipper Dan Portable Toilets throughout southern California. Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife, La Veta Cochran of Rose Lodge; his son, Michael Dean Cochran of Otis; his daughters, Debra Rae Braswell of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Sheryl Kay Corpus of Lawrenceville, Ga., Angela Lea Colony of Alta Loma, Calif., and Karen Sue Kemp of Garden Grove, Calif.; his brother, Ernest Ray Canada and his sister, Lois Bearden, both of Smithville, Texas; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 9, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with burial following at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

George J. Eberly, Sr.
Recitation of the Rosary for George Joseph Eberly, Sr. was Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Zeller Chapel of the Roses in Portland.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41st Ave., in Portland. Rite of interment will be in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Portland. Survivors include his daughters Shirley A. May and Georgette Shannon; and his sons Dwayne Eberly and his son, George Eberly, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Zeller Chapel of the Roses handled the arrangements.

Marion C. Koeber
Marion C. Koeber, 85, died in Lincoln City on Aug. 16, 2000. She was born Marion Ritter on Oct. 16, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1936, Marion married Frank Penater. They lived in Springfield, then Drexel Hill, Pa., divorcing in 1948.
In 1953 she married Ivan Koeber and they moved to Oregon. She was an executive secretary at Willamette Industries in Beaverton. After retirement she moved to Pacific City. She was an avid Blazers fan.Surviving are her two sons, Don Penater and his wife Tara of Pacific City, and Bob Penater and his wife Peg of Bailey, Colo.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Marion Horwell, died in a May 1996 snowstorm on Mt. Hood.
Disposition was by cremation and no services are planned at this time.
If further information is required, please call Mr. Robert Penater at (503) 838-8419.

Arden V. Bruce
Arden Vernon Bruce, 74, of Otis, died July 28, 2000 of cancer.
He was born Dec. 23, 1925 in Oakridge, Ore. to Frode and Mary (Lohner) Bruce. He graduated from Junction City High School, and was veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. Arden had been a resident of Yreka, Calif., Veneta, Junction City and Newport, Ore. He had been an Oregon coast resident since 1965. With a musician's background on the trumpet and organ, he had been a member of the Tex Ritter Band, Elks Club Marching Band, and Eldred Glaspey Band. Arden's hobbies/interests were fishing, hunting, real estate, classic Chrysler cars, ultra lite and hang glider. Surviving are his brothers, Harold Brus of Eugene and Richard Bruce of Auburn, Wash.; and a sister, Helen Hansen of Eugene. No services were planned, with burial taking place Aug. 1, 2000 in Danish Cemetery in Junction City. Chapel of Memories funeral home handled the arrangements.

Elsie Tull
Elsie Tull, 96, of Corvallis, died Aug. 28, 2000 in Lincoln City.
She was born June 18, 1904 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, residing there until the age of 6. She moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada where she was raised and educated. On Sept. 29, 1929, Elsie moved to the United States and settled in the Salem area, becoming a U.S. citizen on June 14, 1936.
On Sept. 30, 1932 Elsie married Ray Tull, who preceded her in death May 26, 1950. She had been employed as a secretary.
Surviving is a son, Conrad Tull of Corvallis; as well as two grandchildren, Aaron Tull of Corvallis and Adam Tull of Creswell.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Barrick Funeral Home in Salem, with disposition at Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem. Barrick Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Ida Beck
Ida Beck, 81, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000 in Floyd County, Va. (Blue Ridge Mountains country) of congestive heart failure after a long period of suffering multiple small strokes. After spending some happy times in retirement at the historic Dorchester House in Lincoln City with many of her friends, she stayed in Portland at Willamette View (an assisted living facility). She lived briefly with her granddaughter Tanya in Milwaukie where she suffered her first debilitating stroke. When her condition improved somewhat she moved to Virginia in April 1999 to be with her daughter, Jeanne Rose who cared for her until her death. Ida had a wonderful and active life. After being widowed from Lloyd Nelson, she moved to Lincoln City and was happily married to L.Z. Brack until he died; then enjoyed several years as the wife of Stan Beck (now deceased) while living in Lincoln City. She had several careers, starting out young as a beautician, then was in modeling photography, bookkeeping, motel owner/manager (Kon-Tiki in Lincoln City) and was owner/manager of The Black Market (now Catch the Wind Kites) in Lincoln City. She was also president of the rock club in Lincoln City (she had an extensive collection), participating in field trips and creating beautiful things out of rocks. Surviving are her daughter Jeanne Rose of Virginia and her son Philip D. Rose of Boring, Ore. A son, James of Portland, died a few years ago of cancer. She is also survived by her grandchildren Tanya Rose, Daniel Rose, Cynthia Sorber and Susan Briggs; great-grandchildren Katrena Sorber, Erika Sorber, Paris Anderson, Jennifer Briggs, Christina Briggs, Anthony Glover and Aaron Glover; and great-great-grandchildren are Lindsey Curtis and Ryan Kelley.

James K. Dambley
James Kenneth Dambley, 81, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000.
Mr. Dambley was born Feb. 18, 1919 in Sock Rapids, Minn. to Alexander and Ruth Worman Dambley. He married Dorothy Roher in Lincoln City on Sept. 25, 1948. Jim worked as a meter reader for Pacific Power. He was a charter member of Oceanlake BPOE Lodge 1886 in Lincoln City. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Dambley of Lincoln City; his sisters, Margaret Fabianich of Beaverton and June Bennett of Corvallis; and his brother Earl Dambley of San Leandro, Calif. A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 25 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City. Entombment was at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Salem. Memorials have been suggested to Happy Talk Harbor Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 2094, Waldport, OR 97394. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Naomi Giles
Naomi Giles, 76, of Pacific City, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000 in Lincoln City. Mrs. Giles was born Sept. 4, 1923 in New London, Conn. to Frederick and Lora (Wilson) Giles. Later in life she married John E. Giles, and they have made Pacific City their home for the past several years. Naomi has been very happy being a homemaker, and has lead an interesting life being stationed in various parts of the world with her husband who was in the U.S. Coast Guard. Surviving are her husband, John E. Giles of Pacific City; her daughters, Naomi Jean Smith and Susan Elaine Towery, both of Acworth, Ga., five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is handling the arrangements.

Paul J. Manteufel
Paul J. Manteufel, 42 of Otis, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 in Portland.
Paul was born Nov. 7, 1957 in Chicago, Ill. to Ken and Darlene (Van Valen) Phelan. He married Kathleen Edger Nov. 7, 1997 in Lincoln City. He last worked as a cook for the Surfrider Restaurant in Lincoln Beach. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen of Gleneden Beach; his sons, Kenny and Danny, his daughters, Tina, Crystal, Jennifer, all of Chicago, Ill., and Katelyn of Lincoln City; his brother, Dave Phelan and sister Vikki Miller, both of Otis; and three nieces. Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 24, at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Mary D. Stone
Mary D. Stone, 92, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000 in Lincoln City.
She was born Dec. 3, 1908 in McKeesport, Pa. to W.J. and Sarah Pearce. On Nov. 26, 1926 she married Norman Williams. They moved to Oregon in 1936 and established an auto parts store in Portland and later in Lake Oswego. Norman preceded her in death in 1957. In 1958, Mary wed Marshall Russell and joined him in his florist business in Lake Oswego. The bought a second home in Depoe Bay, and he preceded her in death in 1968. Mary worked at several resorts and managed gift stores on the coast. She enjoy flower gardening, and her rhododendrons were a special stop for tour buses. In 1975 she married John B. Stone, Jr. - he preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Stone is survived by a daughter, Joanne W. Ledincky of Gleneden Beach; a son, Robert P. Williams of Snohomish,Wash.; six grandchildren: Robert J. Stone, Sandra L. Sherwood, Anne Stone, Robin Christy, Cameron Williams and Lauren Williams; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death was a son, W.J. "Jack" Williams, in 1959. There were private family services, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy, 1931 NW 33rd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Mabel L.M. Taylor
Mabel Lea Martin Taylor, 92, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000.
She was born Nov. 11, 1907 in Lake Charles, La. to Lucius Robert Martin and Angel Marie Humbert Martin.
On Aug. 4, 1927 she married David Moody Taylor in Randolph County, Ark.
Preceding Mrs.Taylor in death were her husband, Moody, in August of 1976; her mother and father; three brothers; a son-in-law, Claud Miller; and her grandson, David Barton. Surviving are two daughters, Regina Davine Miller of Gleneden Beach, and Dortha Jean Ishmael and husband, Lane, of Jenks, Okla.; four grandsons and their wives - Bob and Cheri Miller, Don and Dayna Barton, James and Becky Barton, and Doug and Shirley Barton ­ another grandson, Steve Miller; two granddaughters and their husbands ­ Barbara and David Sheets, and Patricia and Wes Worthington ­ another granddaughter, Karen Barton; 17 great-grandchildren, Lani Shepard and her husband Travis, Amanda Miller, Amber Erlewine and husband Tony, Jacob Sheets, Maryanne Sheets, Jamey Barton, Jack Barton and wife Melissa, Cade Barton, Trina DuVall, Dylan DuVall, Jeremy Worthington, Chance Worthington, Tonya Reel, Bobby Barton, Anna Barton, Kirstie Barton and Lindsay Barton; nine great-great-grandchildren, Ameris Shepard, Nathan Erlewine, Jessa Erlewine, Chelsea, David and Kris Barton, Kyle Barton, Caleb Worthington and Kaylee Ann Worthington; three nephews; two nieces, and many friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Lincoln City Church of Christ.
Contributions in Mabel's memory are suggested to the Church of Christ Mission Fund.
Bateman Funeral Home in Newport handled the arrangements.

Lloyd R. Pettinger, Sr.
Lloyd Reginald Pettinger, Sr., 87, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000 in the Crescent City Hospital.
He was born Dec. 25, 1912, the seventh of eight children, to John Baptist and Margarite Shaffer Pettinger in Adair, Iowa.
In the mid-'30s Lloyd set off with his brother, Bob, to travel to Oregon in search of adventure. He fell trees in the Siletz, Alsea and Coos rivers, and the east side of the Cascades. He also mined gold along the Applegate River and journeyed to Alaska where he an his brother rode a log raft down the Yukon River from Fairbanks to the sea. In November, 1940 Lloyd enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving in the 31st Photo Reconnaissance squadron in the European Theater. He attained the rank of master sergeant and was a line chief in his P-38 squadron. In 1943, before going overseas, Lloyd married his wife of 56 years, Gladys Ruth Lowry, in Oklahoma City. He served in World War II until the war's end, at which time he returned to Oregon, settling in Depoe Bay where he began a 40-year career as a commercial fisherman. His boat, The Migrant, still fishes today. Nicknamed "Tiny" or "Junior," he was one of the top salmon fisherman on the west coast. As a testament to his fish-catching ability, 25 years after his retirement the fish are finally coming back. In 1961 he moved his family to Brookings, retiring in 1975 and pursuing other interests such as gardening and winemaking ("Bad Dad" wine).
Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, Reggie and wife Sarah, David and wife Wendy, Brad and wife Tami, and Patty and husband Randy. He lost one son, Greg, to diabetes in 1987.
Also surviving are 15 grandchildren: Theresa, Allison, Stephanie, Jonathan, Robert, Katheryn, Elizabeth, Reggie, Jeremy, Nathan, Abigail, Jeffrey, Stephen, Lydia and Aaron, and one great-granddaughter, Kristine. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Commercial Fisherman Wives Association in Brookings, Oregon. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 15 ­ ashes to be scattered at sea.

Alfa Sue Reed
Sue Reed, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 at her home in Otis.
Mrs. Reed was born Sept. 11, 1924 in Little Rock, Ark. to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Keathly. She married Albert A. Reed Oct. 21, 1946 in Lincoln City; he preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are her sons, Jim Reed and Julian Reed, both of Salem; Albert A. Reed of Gresham; her daughter Esther Sturtevant of Albany; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, with a family gathering to take place at a later time, per the request of the decedent. The family has suggested memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Mark W. Ward
Mark William Ward, 51, of Lincoln City, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000 in Corvallis.
He was born March 28, 1949 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Jack Richard and Betty Sue (Dover) Ward.
Mark earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Claremont College in California. He owned and operated a small chain of vitamin stores known as Natural Food Supplements in the Seattle, Wash. area from 1982 until 1992. He was known as a highly intelligent, spiritual man who was an Aries and died under a beautiful full moon. Mark's hobbies were travel, gourmet cooking, wine connoisseur, computer and technology, and animals (especially his cats).
Surviving are his partner, Richard Sogn of Lincoln City; a nephew, Jeff Surmon; nieces, Carrie Haro and Jill Huffman; and the Sogn family.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sue Ward.
A private service for family and friends will be held.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Chicken Soup Brigade, Seattle, Wash. DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel of Corvallis handled the arrangements.

LeRoy C. German
LeRoy Claude (Lee) German, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 in Newberg, Oregon from cancer. Mr. German was born in Portland, Ore. on Aug. 16, 1924, the only child of June Tyler German and Claude Alvin German. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a radio operator from March 1943 to February 1946, at which time he was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of sergeant. Mr. German later became a building contactor, and was well known in the Portland area as the owner of Valhalla Homes. During the 1980s he made his home in Lincoln City, then lived for several years in Palm Springs, Calif., returning to Lincoln City in 1995. The last several years of his life were his happiest years, marked by great peace and joy, and by the committing of his life to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior this past January. Surviving are his two sons, Wayne L. German of Newberg and Mark R. German of Apple Valley, Minn.; by his two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also greatly missed by his dearly beloved, Lor-ene Pearce of Lincoln City. A memorial service will be held at a site on the Siletz River on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Disposition will be by cremation.

Mark W. Ward
Mark W. Ward, 51, of Neotsu, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. Arrangements are under the direction of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, Corvallis.

Margaret J. Philips McCall
Margaret J. Philips McCall, 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 while on vacation in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Mrs. McCall was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Clayton, Wash. to Ellin and Carl Forsberg who immigrated to America from Switzerland. In 1948 she married Garland "Jim" DeForest Philips. Together they owned and operated Northwest Plywood in Portland; they moved to Lincoln City in 1961 after purchasing the Taft Motel and Trailer Park. Mr. Philips died in 1964. Margaret then married Charles "Mac" D. McCall in 1966. They built and owned the Taft Mobile Home Villa. It was during this time she worked as a hostess and waitress at Salishan Lodge and Surftides Restaurant. Mac McCall died in1983. Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmothers and aunt who enjoyed reading, gardening and family gatherings. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church and vice president of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Surviving are her son Michael Deforest Philips, granddaughter Stephanie Ann Philips, grandsons James and David Philips, all of Lincoln City.; her brothers John, Roy and Rudy Forsberg of Washington; her sister Helen Carlson of Portland; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, as well as her husbands, were three brothers and her daughter Patricia Ann Philips in 1979.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Missionary women's League or the Connie Hansen Gardens.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.
of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Julia D. Chambers
Julia Dorothy Chambers, 88, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000. She was born April 25, 1912 in Omaha, Neb., the youngest daughter of Josef and Marie Krpalek, who immigrated to America from Czechoslovakia. Her four brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Julia grew up on a farm in Minnesota and graduated from Ulen High School in 1928. In 1933, she moved to Albany, Ore. In 1938 she married her beloved husband, Ralph J. Chambers. They enjoyed 60 happy years together, until Ralph died in April of 1998. After her marriage Julia worked primarily at home and raised two children. She was a very active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany, and a charter member of the CDA chapter in that parish. Her greatest interest after her family and church was gardening. After living in Albany for 63 years, declining health and the wish to be nearer her daughter and grandchildren resulted in the decision by Julia and her husband, Ralph, to move to Lincoln City, where Julia still resided at the time of her death. Surviving are her son, Robert M. Chambers of Albany; her daughter, Joan M. Chambers of Lincoln City; and grandsons Matthew Chambers Rodeman and Paul Chambers Rodeman of Lincoln City, as well as many nephews and nieces Aasum Funeral Home in Albany will be handling the funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Albany, with interment at Willamette Cemetery in Albany following the funeral. Memorial contributions have been suggested to LARC or the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany.

Irene G. Flynn
Irene Gladys Flynn, 86, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000.
Mrs. Flynn was born Feb. 24, 1914 in Crane, Mo. to Ben and Gladys (Andrews) Pruitt. She had lived in the Lincoln City area for the past several years, and worked at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation as dietician. Irene is survived by her sons, Ronald Flynn of Lincoln City and Richard Flynn of Coburg, Ore.; her brother, Hal Pruitt of Madras, Ore.; and her sister, Marie Cunningham of Culver, Ore.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, at Elder Abode in Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Frank Garrett
Frank Garrett, 49, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000. He was born Sept. 16, 1950 in Montana to Charles and Merle (Finn) Garrett. Frank worked with food brokerages in Vancouver, Wash. before moving to Lincoln City in 1993. After moving to Lincoln City he became a realtor with Prudential Taylor & Taylor Realty. He was a member of the Board of Realtors, serving as the treasurer. Frank and Tamara Johnson were married Dec. 12, 1992, in Lincoln City.
Surviving are his wife, Tamara Garrett of Lincoln City; sons, Keith Garrett of Portland, Paul Garrett and Christopher Garrett, both of Vancouver, Wash., Stephen Lane and Jesse Hone; daughter, Sarah Lane; his aunt, Roma Thompson; and one grandchild, all of Lincoln City. Memorial services were scheduled for Friday, Aug. 4, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Marjory J. Stark
Marjory "Marj" Jean Stark, 74, of Otis, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000 in Lincoln City. She was born Dec. 12, 1925 in Eastside, Ore. to Belden Harrison and Margaret Furnish, and graduated from Waldport High School. Marj moved to Portland to work in the shipyards during World War II. After the war, she worked as a restaurant hostess in Portland for one year, then going to work as a clerk for Fred Meyer's in Portland. On. Oct. 25, 1952 she married Richard W. Stark in Portland, who preceded Marj in death in 1989. She enjoyed watching sports on TV, loved reading, and arts and crafts. Surviving are her daughter, Patrick Stark of Otis; and two sons, Randy Stark of Gresham and Scott Stark of Corbett. Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were her parents and one brother. Disposition was by cremation.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Billy F. Thomas
Billy Frank Thomas, 61, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, July 30, 2000.
Mr. Thomas was born Sept. 6, 1938 in Polkton, N.C. to Ransom and Mamie (Porter) Thomas. He was a respected member of the community in Lincoln City and an active participant in the local AA serving as member, sponsor and speaker. Billy Frank moved to Lincoln City from Vancouver,Wash. in 1989. While in Vancouver, he had worked as an auto mechanic. Prior to that he and his family lived in North Carolina where he owned and operated an auto detailing/service station business. He most recently was a long-haul truck driver. Surviving are his life-partner and mother of his four children, Nancy Arrington of Lincoln City; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Liana Thomas of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law Elaine Quitugua of Vancouver, Wash.; son Brian Thomas of Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Traci Thomas of Lincoln City; his mother Mamie Thomas of Polkton, N.C.; brothers, Charles and Randy Thomas, and sisters, Christine Gross and Betty Thompson, all of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Millard E. Wheeler
Millard Earl "Red" Wheeler, 69, of Otis, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000.
He was born Aug. 13, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kan., and was raised in Bakersfield, Calif. Red served for 28 years as an investigator for the Kern County Sheriff's Department in California. His retirement brought him and wife Jewell to Lincoln City in 1981. Red served as a board member for Devils Lake Fire District and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 for the past 10 years of his life. He was elected Chairman of the Board in December of 1999, was chairman of the NLF&R Safety Committee, and almost every day was involved in the activities at both the Oceanlake and Taft Fire Stations. His contributions to the fire district will never be forgotten. Along with his dedication to North Lincoln fire & Rescue, Red also served as a board member on the Oregon Fire District's Directors Association and was a member of the local Kiwanis and Elks clubs. Red dearly admired his wife and family, was known to be an avid cat and llamas fan, continuously advocated for others, and will forever remain and honest and true friend in the hearts of many. Surviving are his wife Jewell, daughters Sandra, Sheryl, Melanie, Robin and Holly; sister Joy Wheeler; brothers Richard and Charles Wheeler; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and many friends. Family and friends attended a procession on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Bob Everest Fire Station in Lincoln City, prior to the graveside memorial service held at Pacific View Memorial Cemetery in Lincoln City. A celebration of Red's life took place at the Bob Everest Fire Station immediately following the graveside service. Memorial contributions can be made to the NLF&R District's "Red's Foundation," P.O. Box 200, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Eleanor E. Wolf
Eleanor Elizabeth Wolf, 85, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 in Portland, Ore. of natural causes.
She was born May 28, 1915 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her education included Mt. Angel Academy and Benny Walker's Business College in Portland. On Jan. 29, 1939, Eleanor married Henry Wolf in Portland, Ore. and were married 61 years. She was a homemaker, enjoyed traveling, loved to sit and watch the sunsets on the beach - but mostly loved being with family and friends, and spending time with her dog, Teddy. Eleanor was gentle, kind, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and touched the lives ­ and loved by all who knew her. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Wolf of Lincoln City; daughters and sons-in-law Sharlene and Irwin Fandery, and Debbie and Bill Shipps, all of Portland; sisters Bertha Morrey of Albany, Nettie Schindler of Jervis, Evelyn Ollas of Seattle, Wash., and Betty Konen of Pasco, Wash.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Disposition was by cremation. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Betty J. Andersen
Betty Jane Andersen, 66, of Vancouver, Wash., died Thursday, July 27, 2000 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
She was born June 18, 1934 in Newport, and was a resident of Lincoln City for some time. She later moved to Monmouth, where she lived for five years before moving to Vancouver, Wash. Betty was a bank officer, and enjoyed running on the beach, singing, playing the trumpet, and writing. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert; son Timothy of Salem; daughter Lori Salzer of Vancouver; sister, Delores Sullivan of Salem; and five grandchildren. Celebration of life was held Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Fairway Club House ballroom in Vancouver.
Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Richard Burdell Foundation, 3316 NE Clackamas St., Portland, OR 97232.

K.T.L. Goodman
Tom Goodman, 77, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000.
Mr. Goodman was born Kenneth Thomas LeRoy Goodman on Sept. 28, 1922. He moved to Minnesota where he met his wife, Viola, of 57 years. The moved to Winston, Ore. in 1950 where they lived until April of this year, at which time they moved to Lincoln City to be closer to family. Mr. Goodman retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Surviving are his wife, Viola of Lincoln City; two daughters, Elsie Hester of Westport, Ore. and Patty Phillips (son-in-law Chris) of Lincoln City; two granddaughters, Michelle Hester of Omak, Wash. and Twyla Plummer of Otis, Ore.; three great-grandchildren, Jessica Biurton of Otis, Christopher Oliver and Cory Goodwin of Omak and Adam Plummer of Otis; a very close friend, George Cannon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Rollie Goodman of Winston, Ore., and two brothers, George and Earl "Vernie" Goodman, also of Winston, Ore. Arrangements were handled by Omega Mortuary in Portland.

Norman R. Hoffman
Norman R. Hoffman, 91, died Sunday, July 23, 2000.
Mr. Hoffman was born March 27, 1909 in Portland, Ore. He had lived in the Portland area, Seattle, Wash., and for the past four-and-a-half years in Gleneden Beach. He graduated from Milwaukie High School and attended the University of Washington. He was an architectural design consultant for many years, being in business for himself at one time, and also was with Storch Engineering Company for several years. Mr. Hoffman was active in Junior Achievement for 25 years and also belonged to Masons and Elks and had been a member of Moreland Presbyterian Church in Portland where he served on the board and taught Sunday school for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, whom he married in 1976; a daughter, Merlyn Beyerle; sons, Richard B. Hoffman and Donald P. Hoffman; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; also one niece, Dr. Joanne Jené; and dear friend, Dorothy Hoffman. Disposition was by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to your favorite charity.

Richard J. Kevern
Richard John "Serb" Kevern, 70, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Portland Veterans Hospital with his wife, Betty, at his side. He was born April 28, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Grace Schmidt Kevern.
Richard was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Elks, Eagles and the American Legion, and was a member of the choir of the St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City. Richard was a man of many interests. He loved nature, fishing, camping, trees, mountains, rivers and animals. He once owned a ranch in Montana. Every morning at 5 a.m. you could see him doing laps at the Lincoln City Community Center, and getting together with his pals at the pool. Richard served in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged, and then employed by Otis Elevator Company where he became the top elevator adjuster for several states. He moved to Yachats in 1972, residing there 18 years, then moving to Lincoln City where he resided with his wife, Betty. He became a real estate agent and was known to be a great cook.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; Waldo and step-daughter Donna Deasy, and half-brother Harold Ries. There will be private services. Anyone wishing to remember Richard may donate to the Cancer Society in his name.

Karen L. Murphy
Karen Louise Murphy, 42, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 after a short illness. She was born in Utica, N.Y. Aug. 21, 1957, the daughter of John and Teresa Lemery. John preceded her in death last year on Aug. 3rd. Karen owned and operated Sports & Imports here in Lincoln City. She married Daniel Murphy Dec. 16, 1979, and five years previous to their marriage she traveled with Daniel throughout the country, moving to Lincoln City in 1976. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; a son, Devin, and a daughter, Denae, both of Lincoln City; her mother, Teresa of Morrisville, N.Y.; sisters, Debbie Hill in Mississippi, and Gayle Lutes of Portland, Ore.; and a brother, David, in Waterville, N.Y. Services were held July 29 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with a celebration of her life at the Taft Fire Hall.

Lauren A. Palmer
Lauren Allen Palmer, 34, a resident of Otis, died Saturday, July 29, 2000 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis following complications of surgery. Lauren was born Dec. 28, 1965 in Portland, Ore., the youngest of two children born to parents Robert Vernon Smith and Sharon Lee Palmer. He grew up in Seaside, graduating from high school there in 1983. As a child and youth, Lauren lived and breathed basketball, and played for his high school varsity team. He met Adina L. Hillaire while he was in Bellingham, Wash. They were married in Lincoln City on the beach on Aug. 20, 1999, and settled in nearby Otis. Lauren was a member of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge #1886, and loved the beach, golf, tennis, and going to garage sales. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was an excellent father, and aspired to be a coach for younger children. Surviving are his wife, Adina and sons, Adam, Jared and Brandon, all of Otis; mother Sharon Lee Palmer/Mailhot of Chilliwick, British Columbia; father, Robert Smith of Lincoln City; and sisters, Teresa Nixon of Bellingham, Wash. and Susan Snair of Seaside; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bud Palmer, in June of 1996. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln City BPOE #1886 Lodge, 2020 NE 22nd Street. Memorial contributions may be made in Lauren's memory to Lincoln City's Taft Middle School Sports Program, c/o DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 NW Buchanan, Corvallis, OR 97330. DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Maude A. Williamson
Maude Agnes Williamson, 98, a resident of the Forest Grove community, died Friday, July 28, 2000 at the Jennings-McCall Residential Center in Forest Grove. Mrs. Williamson was born June 10, 1902 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel S. Pryor and Katherine A. (Prior) Pryor. She was raised and received her education in the Council Bluffs community She was united in marriage to Henry Clark on June 15, 1920 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on Aug. 9, 1950 after celebrating 30 years of marriage. In 1958, Maude married Fred Dalton, and they made their home in Trout Lake,Wash. until 1961 when they moved to Lincoln City, Ore. Fred died in 1967 after 11 years of marriage. On Feb. 3, 1973, Maude married Leslie Williamson in Trout Lake, Wash. Following their marriage they made their home in Lincoln City. In 1976 they moved to the Forest Grove community. Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie, in March of 1985, after 12 years of marriage. Since moving to Forest Grove, she has been a member of the First Baptist Church. Among other interests, she enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, crocheting and traveling. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a son, Merwin Clark; a daughter, Barbara clark; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Betty Clark of Laurel, Md.; George and Evelyne Clark of Passy, France; Loren and Nellie Ann Clark of The Dalles, Ore.; Don and Jo Clark of Hood River, Ore.; and Wayne and Marilyn Clark of Allenton, Mich.; five daughters and sons-in-law,Delpha and Chet Reibolt of Gaston, Ore.; Lela Baskins of Windsor, Mo.; Pat and Ralph Rasmussen of Gaston, Ore.; Elaine and Jim Sargeant of The Dalles, Ore.; and Sharon and Ron Johnson of Grove, Okla.; 34 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug, 2, at the First Baptist Church in Forest Grove. Concluding rites and interment will be held at 4 p.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hood River, Ore. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception immediately following the church service, to be held in the fellowship hall of the church. The family suggests remembrances may be contributions to the First Baptist Church, 2224 - 15th Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116, in her memory.

Barbara L. Christian
Barbara Lee Christian, 58, of Depoe Bay, died Monday, July 17, 2000 in Lincoln City. Mrs. Christian was born May 12, 1942 in Stockton, Calif. to Andrew and Lois (Lurie) Meshke. She was a realtor, co-owner, broker for the past 10 years at Century 21 Pacific Shores Properties. Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard Christian of Depoe Bay; her mother, Lois Meshke of Beaverton; and her brothers, Michael Meshke of Bend, Paul Meshke of Tigard, and Bill Meshke of Escondido, Calif. No services are planned at this time. The family prefers donations be made to North Lincoln Home Health Hospice. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Lester D. Johansen
Lester D. Johansen, 56, died of natural causes on Friday, July 21, 2000 in Lincoln City.
Mr. Johansen was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Hillsboro, Ore. He attended grammar school in Gales Creek, Forest Grove High School, was an undergraduate at Pacific University, and received his master's degree from Portland State University. On July 13, 1963, he married Karen Marshall of Forest Grove.
After receiving his master's degree, he went to work at Beaverton High School as an English teacher for 30 years, was a football coach for 28 years, women's golf coach for 10 years. After retiring, the Johansens moved to Lincoln City where they have lived every since.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Johansen of Lincoln City; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Korey Johansen of Eugene; daughter and son-in-law Kirsten and Greg Shields of Enumclaw, Wash.; brothers, Lee Johansen of West Linn and Jim Johansen of Forest Grove; and a sister, Judy Hilton of Longview, Wash. Mr. Johansen was preceded in death by his parents.
Disposition was by cremation.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Howard G. Kimmelsman
Howard G. Kimmelsman, 71, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, July 23, 2000.
Mr. Kimmelsman was born April 21, 1929 in Chicago, Ill. to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kimmelsman.
He married Mary Ebner on May 30, 1974 in Seattle, Wash. They moved to the Lincoln City area from Tualatin, where he worked for Puget Plastics Company, and he became a blackjack dealer for Chinook Winds Casino. Surviving are his wife Mary of Lincoln City; his daughters, Shelley Katz of Gainesville, Fla., Jillian Wolstein of Ohio, Denise Snow of Portland, Ore. and Christine Joy of Milwaukie, Ore.; and five grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Betty W. Stecher
Betty W. Stecher, 78, of Lincoln City, died Saturday, July 22, 2000. She was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Newville, Pa. to Samuel and Alice (Gunn) Williams.
Betty may be known to most Lincoln City residents for the recognizable pin hat that started out as a single hat with a collection of special pins gathered from her trip west when she moved here from New Jersey in 1990. Her hat grew into several hats filled to overflowing with pins of all descriptions.
They were given to her by many community members, friends and acquaintances, but also by total strangers. She never went anywhere without her hat and made many friends because of it. Betty was very active in the Lincoln City Meals-On-Wheels Program. She was active in the local Senior Center, the Eagles and the local Literacy Program. She very much enjoyed bingo. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bruce Nagle of Portland; her grandsons, Donald (Laurel) Nagle of San Mateo, Calif., Andrew (Lisbeth) Nagle of Asheville, N.C., David (Kim) Nagle of Charlotte, N.C.; her great-grandchildren, Clayton Nagle of San Mateo, Calif. and Henry (Hannah) Nagle of Asheville, N.C.; as well as many friends from the Meals-On-Wheels, Senior Center, and Bingo Buddies. A public viewing will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lincoln City Meals-On-Wheels Program, 2150 NE Oar Place, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Kenneth A. Hallead
Kenneth Albert Hallead died Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Lincoln City at the age of 79. He was born July 14, 1921 in St. Maries, Idaho, son of Claude and Ann (Nicholson) Hallead. He was preceded in death by his brother, Claude, Jr. Mr. Hallead served in the U.S. Army during World War II, 1943 -1946, in the South Pacific, attaining the rank of captain.
In 1946 he married Dorothy Shellabear of Wollongong, Australia. Mr. Hallead graduated from Montana State University in 1949 with a degree in pharmacology. He worked many years as a pharmacist and for several years as a medical service representative for Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Co., in the state of Montana. In 1972 the family moved to Lincoln City where he owned and operated the Pill Box Pharmacy until 1981. He later worked for PayLess Pharmacy in Newport until retirement.
Mr. Hallead was active in the fraternal order of Taft Masonic Lodge 200 and served as Chaplain and Past Patron of the Sunset Fuchsia Chapter 163. For 12 years he was a volunteer with the Oregon State Police, Lincoln County. Mr. Hallead is survived by his wife Dorothy of Lincoln City; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann of Lincoln City, and a cousin, Elaine Pitts of Foster City, Calif. No servvices are planned at this time. Disposition was by cremation. The family requests donations be made to North Lincoln Hospice. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Teresa M. Kaufman
Teresa May "Terri" Kaufman, 75, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
Terri was born May 10, 1925 in Sandy, Ore. to Fred and Lula Mae (Colby) Helmer.
She is survived by her husband, R.J. Kaufman of Lincoln City; and a brother, Walt Helmer of Moses Lake,Wash.
A memorial service was held Monday, July 14, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Guiseppe E. LoBello
Guiseppe "Joseph" LoBello, 84, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
Mr. LoBello was born March 1, 1916 in Sicily, Italy to Giovanni and Calogera LoBello.
Joseph is survived by his sons, John and Frank LoBello, and a daughter, Lee Hoover, all of Lincoln City; a brother Ignacio LoBello and a sister, Raquelina Cutia, both of Sicily, Italy, and five grandchildren. Private family services are planned.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Ida L. LoBello
Ida Lillian LoBello, 77, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
Mrs. LoBello was born Oct. 4, 1922 in Enfield, Conn. to Frank and Vincenzia (D'Angelo) Sferrazza. She married Joseph LoBello May 10, 1947 in Sicily, Italy. Ida was a seamstress and loved to cook, and was a mother to more than her immediate family. She was happy to see her wishes come true; to be in Oregon to be with her family. Ida is survived by her sons, John and Frank LoBello and a daughter, Lee Hoover, all of Lincoln City; her brothers, James Sferrazza of La Palma, Calif. and Bart Sferrazza of Prospect, Conn.; her sisters, Sophie Montanarello of Lancaster, Calif. and Mary Ann Sferrazza of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren. A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, July 18, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with burial following at Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Lincoln City. Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Ernest A. Lowrance
Ernest Albert Lowrance, 81, of Cloverdale, died Thursday, July 13, 2000.
He was born Oct. 12, 1918 in Oretown, Ore. to Joseph and Anna Rutgers Lowrance.
Ernest worked in the mills in the Willamina area until 1947, at which time he moved to the Cloverdale area. There he was a farmer until his retirement in 1983. He married Ida Hurliman on Dec. 27, 1963 in Cloverdale. Ernest is survived by his wife, Ida Lowrance of Cloverdale.
Mr. Lowrance will be cremated with no scheduled service.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Rita M. McDowell
Rita Mae McDowell, 90, of Otis, died Saturday, July 8, 2000.
She was born Feb. 22, 1904 in Murphy, Ore. to Henry and Josie (Hayes) Ruch. She married John Frank McDowell, who preceded her in death in 1965. Rita lived most of her life in Seaside until she moved to the Otis area in 1997 to be near her son. Mrs. McDowell is survived by her son John (Delores) McDowell of Otis; her sister, Alice Voyt of Salem; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Heagy, in 1995. No services are planned at this time.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Karen J. Torrance
Karen Jean Torrance, 58, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in her daughter's home in California, surrounded by her daughter, Dawn Crider, and six of her loving grandchildren. Karen was born Feb. 19, 1942 in Idaho. She was loved by many, including her six children, Dawn Crider, Scott Torrance, Chris Torrance, Debra Jean Torrance, Theresa Jardine and Shawn Torrance; her nine grandchildren, Sheree Crider, Shawna Crider, Sarah Crider, Sher Crider, Tyler Torrance, Natasha Torrance, Ashley Denner, David Jardine and Jonathan Jardine; her two sisters, Pam Schmitze and Tammy Baggarley; a brother, Roger Grossenbacher; and her life-long best friend, Alice Fletcher. Preceding her in death was her mother Beatrice M. Schmitze and her father, Loyal Keith Grossenbacher. Karen loved gardening. She spent most of her time in her garden or with her animals, including her dog Bummer. She lived in Lincoln City from 1979 to 1997. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Scott Torrance's home on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 994-9254.
	
Lawrence Kauffman
Lawrence Rubin Kauffman, 95, of Waldport, died at Mountain View Rehabilitation Center in Oregon City on Jan. 20, 1998.
He was born in Hubbard on Aug. 17, 1902 to Amos and Delila Miller Kauffman. He was a life-long resident of Oregon.
Mr. Kauffman started his career in the rock business in the 1930s, and worked a steam donkey drag line scooping gravel from the Molalla River in the Barlow area. He moved for several years from tent camp to tent camp, and crushed rock for building roads throughout Oregon. 
He first came to the coast in 1940 to the Oceanlake area, now part of Lincoln City, and operated the first commercial rock source at Road’s End. In November 1948. he opened a rock crushing business in Waldport, Eckman Creek Quarries. He continued to work until the late 1970s, when he slowed down but never retired.
He was a past member of the Port of Alsea Commission, the Yaquina Bay Task Force, and the State Board of Forestry, and was one of the founders of the Alsea Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. He served four years as director of the state port authorities, and 18 years as chairman of the Coastal Streams, Ocean and Estuary Committee for the Izaak Walton League. He also spend 10 years on the executive committee of the Oregon Conservation and Development Commission.
In June 1986, he was honored as Grand Marshal for the Waldport Beachcomber Days parade.
He loved to dabble with his boat and go ocean fishing. He loved gardening, and always grew a huge garden. He was concerned with local government, especially the port.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge, and six brothers.
He is survived by his son, Harold Kauffman of Waldport; a step-daughter, Joanne Leatherwood of Seattle, Wash.; a brother Morris Kauffman of Lincoln City; a sister, Lucille Gahler of Molalla; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday) at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. A celebration of life will take place at the Waldport Chapel of Bateman Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Aldergrove Cemetery in Waldport. Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Charles Little
Charles Dale Little died Jan. 17, 1998 in Newport. 
Mr. Little was born in Oklahoma on Jan. 11, 1939. He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to join the Navy. After four years of distinguished service, he entered Central Oklahoma University, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and philosophy. He then went on to a small seminary in Sioux Falls, S.D. for his master’s degree in psychology.
Mr. Little had many occupations, including serving as chief executive of Pepsico, therapist, sales manager for Gateway 2000, and teacher of literature and writing.
He loved the ocean and writing. He moved to Oregon in early 1997 to be near the ocean, where he lived and wrote until his death. He found the Pacific shore of the Oregon coast an inspiration for his writing and life.
He is survived by two sons, Charles D. Little Jr., of Chula Vista, Calif. and Michael Little of Chicago, Ill., and three daughters, Carrie Little of Chicago, and Elizabeth Little and Brandy Little, both of Sioux Falls.
A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of DeMoss-Durdan Chapel in Corvallis. 

Harvey Pfenning
Harvey Pfenning, 48, died on Jan. 22, 1998 at his home in Newport. 
He was born Dec. 26, 1949 in Portland to Henry and Esther Pfenning. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland in 1967. After serving in Vietnam from July 1969 to February 1971, Mr. Pfenning attended Oregon State University for two years. 
He worked for the Portland Water Bureau, and shortly afterward, embarked on a fishing career, which led him to Newport. He fished all facets of the commercial fishing industry, including Alaska. 
He met and married Patricia Baver in Alaska on March 19, 1994.
He is survived by his wife and step-daughter, Caroline; sisters Barbara Simpson of Gresham, Carol Macielewicz of Kalama, Wash., and Donna Tetrault of Richfield, Wash.; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Bulcao. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
A memorial service and potluck reception will be held in honor of Mr. Pfenning's life at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the First Presbyterian Church, 227 NE 12th St., Newport. The service will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, with the reception to follow in Geneva Hall at the church. 

Naomi Logan
Naomi Lee Logan, 17, of Otis, died in Independence on Jan., 26, 1998.
She was born in Hillsboro on Aug. 12, 1980 to Deveere Eastman and Nanette Logan. She had attended school in Lincoln City, and loved swimming.
She is survived by her parents, Nanette Logan and Charles Teddlie of Otis; sisters Rosa Chavez of Springfield, Josephine Logan of Sheridan, Elaine Logan and Frede Aguilar, both of Otis; grandparents Leonard Logan of Willamina and Carol Logan of Springfield; aunts Lisa Logan and Melinda Logan, both of Willamina; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and her family in the Lakota Nation.
Service will be held at the Dance House/Long House in Siletz at 3 p.m. today (Friday). Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Ethel Loomer
Ethel G. Loomer, 89, a resident of Centralia for the past 61 years, died Jan. 26, 1998 at her home.
She was born July 13, 1908, in Sellwood to Arthur and Sophia (Donner) Abbott. She was reared and attended schools in Sellwood and Forest Grove. 
She was married to Robert McNutt, who preceded her in death in 1970. She moved to Centralia in 1973. She and Max C. Loomer were married on July 18, 1992.
Mrs. Loomer was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing flowers. She loved crocheting and taking rides in the country. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church for many years. 
She is survived by her husband, Max C. Loomer of Centralia; sons Edward Losli of Hillsboro, Raymond Losli of Cottonwood, Ariz., Robert McNutt Jr. of Belton, Texas, and Ronald McNutt of Orland, Calif.; daughters Margie Mulkay of Eugene, Florence Moody of Garberville, Calif., Virginia Modin and Sharron Madden, both of Fernley, Nev.; a brother, Jim Abbott of Eugene; a sister, Helen Wagy of Eugene; 30 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Abbott, and two sisters, Ruth Parks and Marla Evens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Pastor Rick Hanneman will officiate. Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery in Newport.
Sticklin Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Eleanore Cely 
Eleanore R. Cely, 84, of Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Newport, died April 18, 1999 at a Vancouver care center.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1914 at San Francisco, Calif. to Joseph and Grace Onorato Corrao. She married Frederick William Cely in 1943 at Fort Scott, San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Cely died on May 12, 1991.
She had been a homemaker all her life and lived in the Newport area many years prior to moving to Vancouver to be near her son.
Survivors include her son, Dr. William F. Cely of Vancouver; and three grandchildren, Carlin, Ian and Sean. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers Frank, Joseph and Vincent; and sisters Grace and Rose.
At the family's request, no services are planned. Entombment will be in Chelan-Abbey Mausoleum, Newport. Local arrangements are under the direction of Bateman Funeral Home.

Daniel Wilkes 
Daniel Russell "Pork Chop" Wilkes, 65, of Oakridge died at his home on April 18, 1999.
He was born in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 4, 1934. He worked for many years as a commercial fisherman. He lived in Newport for many years before moving to Oakridge. He enjoyed telling entertaining stories.
Survivors include his mother, Jean Orton; a sister, Jerry Lou Menard, both of San Diego, Calif.; and numerous step-children.
A potluck gathering will be held at 5 p.m. today (Friday) at the Bay Haven Pub in Newport. Donations for a memorial bench on the boardwalk of Newport's Bayfront are being accepted at the Bay Haven or at Cuppatunes.

Oteka Harris
Oteka S. Harris of Depoe Bay, 62, died at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport on Sept. 19, 2000. 
She was born July 27, 1938 in Rocky Point, Okla., to Houston A. Ward Jr. and Marie Mary (Bearden) Ward. 
She graduated from Toledo High School in 1956 and was a homemaker. 
She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, hunting, and traveling. 
Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her father, Houston A. Ward Jr., and her brother, Daryl Ward. 
She is survived by her companion, Doug Chance, of Depoe Bay; brothers and sisters-in-law Bill and Mona Ward of Kingston, Okla., and Harold and Brenda Ward of Toledo; sisters Betty Ellis of Salem and Frances Baker; her mother, Marie Ward, of Grants Pass; a son, Jeff Harris of Yreka, Calif.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Bateman Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Daisy Winter
Daisy E. Winter, 93, of Hillsboro, died May 9, 2000. 
She was born in Ione on Sept. 8, 1906 to John and Ruth Lois (Hague) Calkins. 
She married Clifford P. Winter in Stevenson, Wash., in 1935. They made their home in several communities, including Granger and Walla Walla, Wash., until 1953, when they moved to Newport. After her husband's death, she lived in McMinnville for seven years before moving to Hillsboro. 
While living in Newport, she owned and operated The Heights Guest Home, an adult foster care home, for 15 years. She retired in 1986. 
She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and listening to gospel music. 
Survivors include her son, Ron Winter of Granger, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Raul "Omar" Ogsaen of Hillsboro; a foster son, Don Long of Corvallis; grandchildren and their spouses Jerry and Ruth Winter and Eddie Winter, all of Toledo; Chuck and Tina Winter of Lebanon; Trena Winter Woodard of Newport; Shelly and Ed Babinski of Siletz; Deanne VanDooser of Canby; Brandon, Chrissi and Cassi Ogsaen, all of Hillsboro; Mike Winter of Vancouver, Wash.; Jeff Winter of McMinnville; and Teresa Winter of Siletz; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Earl, Carl, Clair and Joseph Calkins; sisters Rita Gilliland, Bessie Soule, Leatha Pearson, Eva Calkins and Violet Calkins; and a son, Elwyn Winter. 
A funeral service will be held today (Friday) at 10 a.m. at Forest Grove Memorial Chapel, 1920 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, with Pastor Dave Giles officiating. Private interment will be held at the Eureka Cemetery in Newport. The family suggests to the television ministries program "It Is Written." Forest Grove Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Charyl Failor
Charyl Patrice Failor, 54, of South Beach died of breast cancer May 28, 2000. 
She was born in Colville, Wash., on March 17, 1946. 
She lived most of her life in the Walla Walla, Wash., area. Her career as a registered nurse included many years in labor and delivery, psychiatric and geriatric nursing. At the end of her professional life, she was a nurse case manager for Senior Services in Newport. 
She was a collector of antique and heirloom roses, and enjoyed sharing her garden. 
Survivors include her husband, Dean; a son, Michael Adkins of Walla Walla; daughters Kerri Brink and Cynthia Failor, both of Walla Walla, Kristin Subryan of South Beach, and Amanda Everse of Shelburne, Vt.; and eight grandchildren. 
Disposition was by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to a charity of choice.

Richard Robertson
Richard L. Robertson of Salem, 61, died in Salem on Nov. 27, 2000 from complications of lifelong pulmonary disease. 
He was born in Albany on Aug. 28, 1939. 
He attended Albany schools, and also lived in Roseburg. He moved to Salem in 1978. 
He worked as a route deliveryman for dairy products and beverage companies. He also managed entertainment services in the Portland and Salem areas. 
He was a volunteer for Mid-Willamette Senior Services, the American Red Cross, and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. He was a member of the North Santiam Historical Society, Yaquina Lights, Inc., and Friends of Oregon State Parks. He was a campground host for the Waldport Ranger District of the Siuslaw National Forest. He enjoyed micro-gardening, Oregon history, and genealogy. 
Mr. Robertson is survived by his daughters, Jo DeAnn Fief of Bend, Orva Janette Hubbard of LaPine, and Jean Marie Adams of Vancouver, Wash.; a sister, Dian Sprinkle of Arizona; brothers James G. Robertson of Jefferson, Robert I. Robertson of Lebanon, Douglas D. Robertson of Lebanon, and Oran Swanson of Salem; and eight grandchildren. 
Memorial services are at 3 p.m. Monday at the Salvation Army Church on Winter Street in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 7047, Salem, Ore. 97303; or to the American Lung Association of Oregon, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, Ore. 97219.

Lois Anderson
Lois M. Anderson, 63, of Lincoln City, died Feb. 13, 2001 in Portland. 
She was born Feb. 16, 1937 in Portland to Donald A. and Verna (Smith) Burch. 
She married Larry A. Anderson on Feb. 24, 1954 in Portland. They moved to the Lincoln City area in 1996 from Newport. 
Lois enjoyed raising indoor plants, reading, and watching soap operas. 
She is survived by her husband, Larry Anderson of Lincoln City; daughters Cindy H. Cheatham of Vancouver, Wash. and Theresa A. Chambers of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a son, Michael A. Anderson of Toledo; a brother, Larry B. Burch of Sheridan; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Friday) at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Margaret Lee
Margaret Vietta Lee, 88, of Lebanon died June 15, 2001. 
She was born in Eugene on Dec. 24, 1912 to Charles and Beatrice Willcutt Chappelle. 
She married Anton Hoel. They owned a fish buying business in Reedsport. He preceded her in death. 
She married Melvin George Lee in Newport on Jan. 22, 1971. They lived in Newport until 1979, when the moved to the Lebanon and Waterloo area. 
She owned and managed properties in Reedsport, Newport and Portland. She also owned Margaret's Marine Way and fishing boat repair shop. 
She was a member of the Lebanon Assembly of God and the Reedsport Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and cooking, canning and baking. 
Survivors include her husband, Melvin, of Waterloo; a sister, Irene Rosier of Coos Bay; grandchildren Shirley Dickensen and David Walker; great-grandchildren Rochelle, David and Angie; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Walker; sisters Katherine Gutlefsen and Beatrice Halladay; and brothers Gerald Chappelle, Maurice Chappelle and Saul Chappelle. 
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Lebanon Assembly of God Church. Interment followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Sweet Home. Memorials are suggested to a charity of choice. The Workman and Steckly Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Darrell "Bones" Wilkins
Darrell Lee Roy "Bones" Wilkins, 66, died at his home in Newport on Dec. 21, 2001. 
He was born in Corvallis on April 22, 1935, to Stanley Wilkins and Muriel Hagen. 
He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1958, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. 
He was an albacore fisherman out of Santa Barbara, Calif., and was also a Newport fisherman. He also worked at Jack's Seafood in Newport for 20 years. 
Survivors include his son, Diel Wilkins, his daughter-in-law, Alura, and his granddaughter Kiona, all of Newport; two brothers, Wayne Wilkins and Bud Wilkins of Florence; a sister and brother-in-law, Eldora and Jack Gesik of Newport; and many nieces and nephews. 
No service is planned. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002 at the Barge Inn on the Newport Bayfront.

Janenne Abbas
Janenne Elizabeth Abbas, 61, of Siletz died May 29, 2002 in Newport. 
She was born Jan. 7, 1941 in Waldport. 
She was a homemaker for most of her life. 
She was a member of the Siletz Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, and the National Rifle Association. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Abbas, in November 1967, and her son, Abbey, in August 1993. 
Survivors include three sons, Wade Abbas of Siletz, Lyle Abbas of Redmond, and Ron Vaughn of Bremerton, Wash.; a sister, Janette Gray of Siletz; and seven grandchildren. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. Interment will also be at Eureka Cemetery.

Alfred "Gene" Bavart
Alfred "Gene" Bavart, 74, of Gleneden Beach died July 21, 2002 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. 
He was born Aug. 1, 1927 in Shulter, Okla. 
He attended high school in Vancouver, Wash., and later attended Linn-Benton Community College in Albany for two years. 
He served in the United States Army and the Merchant Marines for two years. 
He married Corrine Gardner on Nov. 21, 1945. 
He was employed as a lumber grader from 1959 to 1969, and as a wastewater engineer for Salishan Lease Holders for 20 years. He retired in 1992. 
Survivors include his wife, Corrine; two sons, Lewis Bavart of Molalla and Leslie Bavart of Gleneden Beach; a daughter, Connie Schroeder of Estacada; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 
Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City is handling the arrangements.

John Wilson
John A. Wilson, 101, of Dublin, Ohio, died of age-related causes on May 12, 2000. 
He was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on March 13, 1899 to Robert Foster and Laura Hoaglund Wilson. 
After graduating from high school in 1917, he worked in the lumber industry in Idaho and Washington, then moved to Toledo in the mid-1920s to take a position with the former C.D. Johnson Lumber Company, where he became head sawyer in the mill. 
He and his wife, Lila, were married in 1930. 
He became a Mason in 1931, was a life-long member, and obtained his Oregon 50-year pin. He was also a member of the Masquers, an amateur theatrical group, and an officer on the former Toledo Water Board for many years. 
In 1949, the family moved to Springfield, where he became head sawyer at the newly opened Weyerhaeuser Timber Company sawmill. He worked at that mill until his retirement in 1965. 
After retirement, he and his wife were active in the Eugene Chapter of Amaranth. They moved to Dublin, Ohio in 1985. 
Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Johanna DeStefano of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Elva Ojalla of Siletz; and a niece, Charlene Ojalla Reetz of Anchorage, Alaska. 
A private graveside service will be held for the family.

Dolores G. Rilatos
Dolores G. Rilatos of Palmer, Alaska, 73, died Sept. 22, 2000 in Anchorage, Alaska. 
She was born in Anaconda, Mont., on Oct. 3, 1927. She married Edward Rilatos on Dec. 29, 1943, and was a homemaker. They lived in Siletz until 1960. 
She is survived by her husband, Edward Rilatos Sr., of Palmer, Alaska; daughters Gloria Ingle of Napaskiak, Alaska and Elaine Smith of Wasilla, Alaska; sons Edward Rilatos Jr. and Donald Rilatos, both of Wrangell, Alaska; sisters Clara Lane of National City, Calif., and Kathleen Overton of Lakeview; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation will be today (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Services will be held at the Siletz Tribal Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.

Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, 52, of Denver, Colo., died Feb. 2, 2001. 
He was born on Jan. 18, 1949 in Toledo. 
He served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. 
He worked for Merrick Company for more than 20 years. He began his career as an aerial photographer and advanced to project manager. He was also a certified photogrammetrist. 
Mr. Hanson was an award-winning mystery novelist. In 1994, he published "Spare Parts,' the first in a five-part mystery series. 
His lifelong interests included sailing, guitar-playing, drawing, photography, and taking road trips. 
He is survived by his mother, Emma Kay Hanson of Toledo; two sisters, Sandra Todd and Janice Leveton; a daughter, Sara Hanson; two granddaughters, Jenna and Kirsten Hanson; his life partner, Kay Bergstrom; and Bergstrom's two daughters, Kersten and Signe Bergstrom. 
A memorial service was held Feb. 8 at Mile Hi Church in Lakewood, Colo.

Roze McGlashan
Roze E. McGlashan, 57, of Gleneden Beach, died May 12, 2001, at her home in Gleneden Beach. 
She was born June 5, 1943 in Riga, Latvia, to Rolands and Alma Erenpreiss. 
She and her family immigrated to the United States in June of 1950, and settled in Springfield, Ohio and then Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from West High School, she attended Ohio State University. 
She married Jim McGlashan on Aug. 24, 1980 in South Weymouth, Mass. As the wife of a hotelier, she lived in Jacksonville, Fla.; Tucson, Ariz.; San Diego, Calif.; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Seattle, Wash., prior to moving to Gleneden Beach in April, 2000. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and travel. 
Survivors include her husband, Jim McGlashan of Gleneden Beach; a brother, Gatis Erenpreiss, and a sister, Ieva Redies, both of Columbus, Ohio. 
At her request, a celebration of life will be held in June on the waters adjacent to Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Bateman Funeral Home is serving the family.

Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis, 83, of Depoe Bay died at his home on June 17, 2001. 
He was born in Portland on May 15, 1918 to Melvin and Blanche (Keele) Leach. 
His childhood was spent on his grandfather's farm where, by the age of 3, he had begun drawing animals. At age 10, he was whittling animals from wood. 
After graduating from Oregon City High School in 1936, he modeled for Jantzen ads, then did advertising layouts for the first Fred Meyer store in Portland. He served in the Army during World War II, then enrolled in the Chicago Art Institute under the GI Bill. He won honors for excellence. 
He spent the next 20 years as a designer of restaurants, nightclubs, churches, offices and homes. He won international acclaim for his originality and style in the early 1960s. He designed furniture, and his accounts included Thomas Organs, Rembrandt Lamps, and the Venenman Collection of Tropitone. 
By the late 1970s, he freelanced his animal wall carvings and mobiles of silver and bronze with spheres of semi-precious stones. In the 1980s, he created an award-winning line of carved chairs with animal motifs called the Fauna Collection and cast in metal. They are featured in galleries and museums throughout the country. 
He was a member of the American Society of Interior Designers. 
Survivors include his adopted son, William Luce of Depoe Bay; a sister, Dorothy Linscott of Cloverdale, Calif.; and a brother, Virgil Leach of Lancaster, Calif. 
Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dove Lewis Emergency Rescue/Shelter Hospital, in care of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis 97330.

Frank "Gino" Freson
Frank "Gino" Freson, 75, of Newport died Dec. 15, 2002 at his home of natural causes. 
He was born May 26, 1927 in Eureka, Calif., to Mary and John Fresoni, immigrants from Venice, Italy. 
He sailed with the Merchant Marines during World War II, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. 
He married Maxine Anderson in 1969 in Eureka, Calif. 
He spent 60 years in different aspects of the fishing industry. 
For the past 20 years, he owned and operated Gino's Seafood and Deli on the Bayfront in Newport. 
He enjoyed skeet and trap shooting. 
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Freson; daughters and sons-in-law Michel and Brian Fritz of Lake Oswego, Dani Kay of Newport, Nicole and Bryon Hurless of Tigard, and Peri and Furl Kamaka'ala of Forest Grove; a sister, Eda Yost; a brother, Atillio Freson; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother. 
A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday at Bateman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held a 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport. Interment will be at Chelan Abbey Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Booster Club.

James Brooks
James Patrick Brooks, 78, of Albany died Feb. 10, 2003 at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. 
He was born Oct. 24, 1924 in Mesilla Park, N.M. to Katherine (McElroy) and Jerome Brooks. 
He was raised in Arizona, and moved to Junction City at the age of 15 to live with his sister. 
He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1942 and served in the South Pacific on the USS Suwanee and the USS Bismarck Sea as a turret gunner on a torpedo bomber. He was a prisoner of war for a few months late in the war, prior to his discharge in November 1945. He received the Purple Heart. 
After the war, he returned to Junction City, where he began a career in construction, truck driving, and heavy equipment operation. He was a longtime member of the Teamsters Union. 
He lived in a number of places throughout Oregon, including Newport. He moved to Albany in July 2001. 
He traveled to Hawaii, and enjoyed panning for gold, writing poetry, and reading western novels. 
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Edwards of Logsden; three sons, Randy Brooks of Oak Grove, Mo., Alan Brooks of Salem, and Ricky Ceruti; two sisters, Agnes of San Diego, Calif. and Rosalie of Arizona; a brother, Paul, of Arizona; a stepson, Arne Christensen III of Newport; two stepdaughters, Barbara Hockema and Gail Ann Bacon, both of Newport; four grandchildren, Suzy, Sally, Jennifer, and Kevin; and three great-grandchildren, Ashelly, Briar, and Kierra. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Donald, and Earl; four sisters, Elizabeth, Marian, Catherine, and Frances; and a grandson, Yuri Brooks in December 1997. 
No public memorial service will take place. AAsum Funeral Home of Albany is handling the arrangements.

Margaret Lawrence
Margaret Lawrence, 87, of Waldport died May 13, 2000. 
She was born in Chicago, Ill. on June 28, 1912. 
She played flute in her high school marching band and in the Chicago Symphony. She worked at John Crerar Library in Chicago. 
She married Gordon H. Lawrence on July 1, 1940. They settled in Denver, Colo., in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1991. 
She worked for the Colorado Division of Mines as office manager for 33 years. She was an active member of Park Hill United Methodist Church. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteer work. She moved to Waldport in 1996, where she volunteered at the senior meal site. 
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen Lawrence and Robert Rubin of Waldport; grandsons Zak Dillon of Fort Irwin, Calif., and Pete and Joe Dillon, both of Eugene; and a brother, Glenn Griffith of North Carolina. 
Disposition is by cremation. The family suggests remembrances be made to a local humane society.

William Wissmath
William Ronald Wissmath, 81, of Lincoln City died June 10, 2000. 
He was born April 30, 1919 to Lute and Adeline Wissmath. 
He married Helen Shoemake. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1987. 
Survivors include his sons, David Wissmath of San Jose, Calif., and Ronald Wissmath of Lincoln City; daughters June Byrne of Medford, Ruth Fowler of Lincoln City, and Dotti Whitlow of Newberg; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
A private family service is planned at a later date. Pacific View Memorial Chapel of Lincoln City is serving the family.

Bertha McCart
Bertha Leola McCart of Brookings, 88, died Sept. 27, 2000 at Newport Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center. 
She was born April 17, 1922, in Tidewater to James Barclay and Virginia Stouder. 
She graduated from Waldport High School and attended the former Western Oregon State College, Monmouth. 
She married Earl McCart in Corvallis in 1942. He died in 1947. 
She was a food manager for fraternity houses and various other places. 
She was a member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, stitchery, crocheting, knitting, and making quilts. 
She is survived by her daughters Maxine Myers of Tillamook, Christine Roberts of Mexico, Carolyn Eckrode of Tacoma, Wash., and Shirley Warthen of Marysville, Wash.; a son, George McCart of Prineville; brothers Lee Barclay and Everett Barclay of Tidewater and Carl Barclay of California; a sister, Eva Noble of Hebo; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Presbyterian Church in Waldport.

Adolph Tronson
Adolph Tronson, 72, of Lincoln City, died Feb. 7, 2001 in Lincoln City. 
He was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Toledo. 
He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in mathematics, and taught undergraduate mathematics at that school. 
Mr. Tronson was a charter member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. 
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Hicks, in 1996. 
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Ann Baker-Martin and Antonne Martin of Lincoln City; grandchildren Florieene Hutchinson, Robert Hutchinson, Gary Hutchinson Jr., Madeline Meza, Junior Gonzalez, Rocky Gonzalez, and Manuel Meza; and great-grandchildren Angel Hutchinson, Angel Joy Hutchinson, Edi Hutchinson, Gloria Hutchinson, Sylvia Hutchinson, and Daniel Shadowbear. 
A memorial service takes place at noon today (Friday) at the Siletz Tribal Center. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.

Marie Waddell
Marie Waddell, 88, of Otis, died April 21, 2001 in Lincoln City. 
She was born Dec. 14, 1912 in O'Neil, Neb., to Harry and Mary Christian Roseler. 
She is survived by her husband, Maynard Waddell, of Otis. 
Burial was at Oretown Cemetery in Oretown.

Robert Grantham
Robert George Grantham, 77, of Newport died of natural causes on June 20, 2001. 
He was born in Pawnee County, Okla., on July 20, 1923. 
He served in the Air Force for 27 years, and was a member of the Ham Radio Club. 
He married Lois Underwood in Topeka, Kansas on March 3, 1964. 
He is survived by his wife, Lois Grantham of Newport. His son, Robin Grantham, preceded him in death. 
No services are planned. Disposition is by cremation. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Dorothy Gould
Dorothy Marie Gould, 81, died July 31, 2002 in Newport of complications from liver cancer. 
She was born Dec. 8, 1920 in Portland. 
She was a graduate of Athena High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Walla Walla, Wash. 
She worked as a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash., for 31 years. After her retirement, she moved to Newport, where she had lived for the past 27 years. 
She was a member of the First Baptist Church. 
She was an avid bowler and enjoyed walking on the beach. 
Survivors include several cousins. 
Visitation is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Bateman Funeral Home, Newport. Interment is at noon Aug. 8 at Athena Cemetery, with viewing that morning at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton. Contributions may be sent to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospice or the First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bateman Funeral Home.

Clara Wolverton
Clara V. Wolverton, 83, of Corvallis died Dec. 21, 2002 at Corvallis Manor. 
She was born Oct. 26, 1919 in Bloomington, Ill., to Emma (Reeves) and Luther Winkler. 
She married Homer O. "Jim" Wolverton on April 24, 1937 in Liberty, Ind. They were married for 54 years. He preceded her in death in 1991. 
They lived in Ohio and Oregon. She was a resident of Newport and Siletz. 
For the past seven years, she lived in Corvallis with her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sue Wolverton. 
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Clark of Fairfield, Ohio; and three nieces, Linda Oberdorf, Pam Cornelius, and Jenny Green, all of Fairfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Woodrow "Buddy" Winkler. 
A memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Chapel, 980 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio. The Rev. Ed Beck will officiate. She will be buried next to her husband in the Masonic section of Rose Hill Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Farm Home, 4455 NE Highway 20, Corvallis, Ore. 97330. Aasum Funeral Home of Albany is handling the arrangements.

Clifford Wirfs
Clifford Wesley Wirfs, 82, of Corvallis, died Feb. 13, 2001 in Corvallis. 
He was born Aug. 18, 1918 in Dayton to Peter and Mary Oliphant Wirfs. 
He graduated from Dayton High School in 1936 and as a journeyman mechanic in diesel engineering from Adcox Trade School in Portland in 1939. 
He served in the U.S. Navy as a CPO in World War II. 
He married Mary Louise Boesel on Aug. 23, 1947 in Albany. Following his discharge from military service in 1945, he attended Oregon State University, Corvallis, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture in 1953 and a master of arts in education in 1966. 
From 1953 to 1966, he taught at Yamhill High School in the agriculture department. While at Yamhill High School, he was involved with the Future Farmers of America. 
From 1960 to 1963, he taught shop at Parrish Junior High School in Salem, and from 1963 to 1980, he taught at Corvallis High School. While at Corvallis, he taught as the special education teacher, then later taught in the English department. He retired from teaching in 1980. 
He built family homes in Salem and Corvallis. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, performing in musical productions with the Albany and Newport community theaters, vegetable gardening, fishing, and managing rental property in Agate Beach, where he owned property since 1975. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Corvallis. 
He is survived by his wife, Mary Wirfs of Corvallis; a daughter, Ellen Hensley of Portland; sons Mark Wirfs of Portland, Paul Wirfs of Beaverton, and Peter Wirfs of Salem; a sister, Alice Blanchard of McMinnville; a brother, Walt Wirfs of Salem; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 
A visitation is set for 7 p.m. today (Friday) at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Pastor John Evans of the First Christian Church of Corvallis will officiate. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum on McMinnville. Memorial contributions may be made to Benton County hospice or to the Shriner's Hospital, in care of Macy and Son.

Wilma McAllister
Wilma Alice McAllister, 92, of Eugene and formerly of Toledo, died May 11, 2001 at the Riverpark Nursing Home in Eugene. 
She was born April 19, 1909 in Lebo, Kansas. 
For most of her life, she was a homemaker. She was a resident of Toledo from 1935 to 1966, when she moved to Florence. 
She married Burton McAllister on April 14, 1980. He died in 1994. That year, she moved from Florence to Eugene. 
She enjoyed camping, fishing, and crocheting. 
She is survived by daughters Dolores Olive of Salem, JoAnn Lyons of Eugene, and Janet Damiler of Grants Pass; a son, Dan Morgan of Springfield; three brothers and sisters; 16 grandchildren,; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. 
No services are planned. Internment is at Toledo Cemetery.

Richard Miller
Richard Ray Miller, 77, of Waldport died of natural causes on June 20, 2001. 
He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Nov. 11, 1923. 
He served in the Navy and Merchant Marines during World War II. 
He graduated from the Minneapolis School of Arts in Minneapolis, Minn., and was a promotion artist and illustrator in Fort Wayne, and later a cartoonist, illustrator and graphic artist for the Salt Lake City Tribune and the Seattle Times. He retired in 1981 after 16 years of employment. 
After retirement, he did freelance artwork, and showed his work at gallery exhibits. He moved to the Bayshore area of Waldport 12 years ago. He was a member of the USS LWM-LSMR Veterans. He was a plank owner of an LSM 47, which he served on from the time it was commissioned, until its decommission three years later. 
He married Virginia Erne in Fort Wayne, Ind., on March 3, 1956. 
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Miller of Waldport; a son, Dennis Miller of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Kayla Miller of Fort Wayne. 
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pacific Communities Hospital Hospice. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Angela Kroto
Angela Rose Kroto, 89, of Waldport died Feb. 7, 2003. 
She was born July 17, 1913 in Alatri, Italy to Maria and Biagio Bragalone. 
She was raised in Williamsport, Penn. 
She married John Girouard in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1966. 
She married John Kroto in 1977 in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death in 1992. 
She was a seamstress and home health care provider for many years. 
She lived in California for a time, then moved to Tucson, Ariz. She settled in Waldport in 2000. 
She was a past secretary and member of the Tucson Eagles Lodge. 
Survivors include a son, Richard Girouard of Waldport; a brother, Florie Bragalone of Williamsport, Penn.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Disposition is by cremation.

Vivian McGuire
Vivian Joyce McGuire, 74, of Neotsu, died May 7, 2001 in Lincoln City. 
She was born Feb. 13, 1927 in Portland to Conrad and Elizabeth Yost Repp. 
She married Keith McGuire on May 18, 1952. They moved to the Portland area and then to the Lincoln City area from Chicago, Ill.. in 1986, after retirement. 
She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and was active in the Congregational Church in Lincoln City. 
Mrs. McGuire is survived by her husband, Keith McGuire, of Neotsu; a daughter, Melanie Tipton of Portland; a sister, LaVern Rosenau of Beaverton; and a grandson, Keith Aaron McGuire of Biloxi, Miss. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael McGuire, and a brother, Kenneth Repp. 
A memorial service was held May 11 at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City. Disposition was by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Edward Noack
Edward William Noack, 78, of Newport died June 19, 2001. 
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on May 27, 1923. 
He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1951 as a technician fifth grade in World War II and the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal. 
He married Betty Bush in England in 1946. 
After his military service, he returned to college to become a machinist. He worked at Rosan's as a foreman for 21 years. He later went to work for Coopervision, which manufactured surgical equipment for cataract surgery. He retired in 1987 and moved to Newport. 
He was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed sports, especially golf. 
Survivors include his wife, Betty Noack of Newport; a son, Michael Noack of Seal Rock; a daughter, Monique Noack of Newport; and grandchildren Brittni Noack, Zachary Cromwell and Zoe See, all of Newport. 
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Harry Woody
Harry P. Woody, 86, of Lebanon died May 26, 2002 at the Villa Cascade Care Center. 
He was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Nashville, Tenn., to James and Dora (Gardner) Woody. 
He moved to Rose Lodge at age 16, where he lived for much of his life. 
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. 
He worked in the Woolen Mills in Portland for a short time following the war, then returned to Rose Lodge. He worked for most of his career with the U.S. Forest Service until he retired. 
He enjoyed deer and elk hunting and fishing. 
His wife, Ann, preceded him in death in 1988. 
Survivors include a brother, Donald Woody of Lebanon; two sisters, Dorothy Martin of Hillsboro and Barbara Werstlein of Gresham; and several nieces and nephews. 
No services are planned. Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon is handling the arrangements.

Merlyn Harmening
Merlyn H. Harmening, 70, of Waterville, Minn., died April 20, 2001 at his home. 
He was born Aug. 7, 1930 in New Ulm, Minn., to Arthur and Elsie (Eke) Harmening. 
He was a graduate of New Ulm Public High School, and attended both Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn., and Mankato State College in Mankato, Minn. 
He served in the U.S. Army, primarily in Germany. 
On Oct. 21, 1953, he married Gertrude Falkensteiner in Courtland, Minn. 
He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service out of Courtland for 42 years, and at the same time worked for Courtland Concrete Products in Courtland, Minn. 
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he held various church offices. He was a member of the Courtland Fire Department for 29 years, and served some of that time as its chief. He was a past city council member for the City of Courtland, Minn., and had been its mayor. He was a past board member of the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes, the Region Nine Development Commission, a past school board member of the Immanuel Lutheran School in rural Courtland, Minn., and a past baseball coach with the Courtland Baseball Association. 
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Harmening, of Waterville, Minn.; sons and daughters-in-law Ron and Lisa Harmening of Newport, Tom and Jennifer Harmening of Burnsville, Minn., and Allan and Jean Harmening of Neillsville, Wis.; seven grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Paul Marxhausen of Roseville, Minn.; and brothers and sisters-in-law Roman and Janice Harmening of Courtland, Minn., and Duane and Marion Harmening of Roseville, Minn. 
Funeral services took place Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland, Minn., with burial in the church cemetery. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.

Alice Austin
Alice H. Austin, 88, of Vancouver, Wash. and formerly of Newport, died of Alzheimer's disease on June 5, 2001. 
A complete obituary appeared in the June 15 edition. 
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Newport First Christian Church. Donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Thomas Pole
Thomas Martin Pole, 77, of Newport died April 17, 2002 of complications from multiple myeloma. 
He was born April 27, 1925 in Newark, N.J. 
He graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served as a Navy pilot on aircraft carriers and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1964. 
He began a second career in the restaurant business and became a restaurant manager for Far West Services of Corona del Mar, Calif. In the mid-1970s, he was promoted to setting up restaurants throughout the East Coast. 
He moved to Yachats in 1982 and became a real estate broker. He established South County Properties and continued to do restaurant consulting work, along with managing the "Fishing Hole." For most of his years at the coast, he lived in Waldport and Yachats. 
He worked in the hardware and paint department at the Newport Wal-Mart for the past three years. 
He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and woodcarving. 
In 2000, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer that was linked to his radiation exposure while serving as a Navy pilot on the Valley Forge in1955. 
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Pole-Wilhite of Portland, Pamela Pole of Dana Point, Calif., and Carolyn Pole of Escondido, Calif.; a son, Thomas Charles Pole of Camas, Wash.; two sisters, Iola Rice and Janet Sherwin; and six grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 at the American Legion Hall, Post 116, 424 W. Olive St., Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, Post 116.

Julia Hulsey
Julia Muriel Hulsey, 66, of Waldport died of natural causes on July 8, 2000. 
She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on Aug. 26, 1933. 
She graduated from Coquille High School. She worked as a grocery clerk at the former Grady's Market in Waldport for many years. Prior to that work, she was employed as a secretary for Brand S Logging of Five Rivers. 
She was an avid reader and enjoyed cross stitching and sewing. 
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Wiedman and Teresa Alley; a son, Archie Hulsey, all of Waldport; a sister, Betty Farley, of Siletz; a brother, Byran Cotter of Sisters; grandsons Roger Flescher, Robby Kirby, Bruce Wiedman and Cole Kirby, all of Waldport; a granddaughter, Jodi Flescher of Bryson, Texas; and one great-grandchild. 
A private graveside service for family and friends will be held at the Toledo Cemetery. Disposition is by cremation. Contributions are suggested to Hospice, in care of Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, 930 SW Abbey St., Newport 97365, or Doernbecher Children's Hospital in memory of Kelsie Flescher. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Clifford Case Sr.
Clifford Willis Case Sr., 66, of Siletz, died at his home on April 23, 2001. 
He was born Aug. 29, 1934 in Toppenish, Wash. to Clifford Calvin Case and Florence Marie Underwood-Case. 
He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and was passionate about tribal politics. He loved sports. 
He was predeceased by his father and mother; sons Erin Stewart Case and Ivan (Case) Miller; a daughter, Venetia Case; and a grandson, Joshua Parr. 
He is survived his wife of 11 years, Trina Case, of Siletz; a brother, Wayne Case Sr. of Siletz; a sister, LaVetta Cunningham of Yakima, Wash; daughters Ardella Parr and Shannon Case, both of Siletz, Jenett Case of Nisqually, Wash., and Pamela Case of Tacoma, Wash.; sons Reginald Case, Clifford Case Jr., LeRoy Case, and Levi Case, all of Siletz, and William Case-Cunningham of Yakima, Wash.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
A memorial service at the Siletz Tribal Community Center, followed by a potluck dinner, is planned. Information on the date and time is available from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians at 444-2532, or (800) 922-1399.

George A. Cathey
Oct. 29, 1910 - Feb. 4, 2001
George Anthony "Jack" Cathey of Albany died Sunday at the Mennonite Home. He was 90.
Born to Cecil and Merle Simpson Cathey in Albany, he was a direct descendant of the Monteith family. He graduated from Albany High School and attended Albany College. He owned the Modern Acres Cottages in Albany for many years and then worked for a railroad. He farmed on 350 acres in Tangent, then went into a real estate career. He donated the property that the Red Cross currently occupies.
He married Florence Thomas Feb. 2, 1933, in Albany. She preceded him in death Feb. 15, 1990.
He was a member of Albany Elks Lodge, St. John's Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Albany Woodpeckers, Lions Club and United Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling, taking many cruises and excursions with his wife.
Survivors include his son, John of Albany; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret McCoun.
A service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Fisher Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn Edwards will officiate. An open gathering will follow at the Elks Lodge.
Memorial donations can be made to the Lions Eye Bank of Oregon in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.

Cleo Olp
July 27, 1930 - July 7, 2001
Cleo Olp of Albany died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 70.
Born to Leonard W. and Lola Morin Valentine in Baker City, she lived in Oregon all her life. She moved to Albany in 1990. She was a homemaker.
She married Frederick B. Olp on March 21, 1949, in Baker City.
She enjoyed gardening, making floral arrangements, playing the piano and organ, writing poetry and songs, singing, dancing, and cooking. She also enjoyed animals and was known for her Christian sense of humor.
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Donna Elliot of Springfield and Evelyn Packard, Charlotte Olp and Lola Rose, all of Albany; brothers, Leonard and Darrell Valentine, both of Baker City, Don Valentine of Salem and Leroy Valentine of Huntington; sister, Valma Blando of Baker City; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandchild and her brothers, Leo and Samuel.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Fisher Funeral Home. A service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Jefferson Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Doernbecher Hospital for Children in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.

Eileen M. Dorsey

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Episcopal Church of St. James in Lincoln City for Eileen. M. Dorsey, 79, who died Wednesday, May 2. 2001.

Eileen was born March 16, 1922 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She moved with her parents, Vance and Nellie Todd, to Vancouver, Wash. in 1925. She graduated from Old Fort High School in 1941.

Eileen married Roy Dorsey in Vancouver, Wash. in 1954. He preceded her in death in 1979. They had five children ­ David Dorsey of Portland, Craig Dorsey of Mill Valley, Calif., Tom Dorsey of Bothell, Wash., Roy Dorsey of Snohomish, Wash., and Todd Dorsey of Gresham.

Eileen moved to Lincoln City in 1954. She worked as a secretary for Lincoln City School District for 18 years, primarily at Oceanlake Elementary. After her retirement from the school district, she did not stay idle for long, working as a courier for The News Guard for many years.

In addition to the devotion to her family, Eileen had a strong commitment to giving back to the community. She had a great love for helping kids and the elderly; had a passion for sports, playing softball in her younger years and dedicating 36 years of volunteering to the Lincoln City Little League. This service included coaching, umpiring, running the concession stand and serving on the Little League Board of Directors. In 1993, a new field at Kirtsis Park in Lincoln City was christened "Dorsey Field" in her honor. She also was active with the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club and the Soap Box Derby.

Eileen was recipient of the Lincoln City Woman of the Year award in 1989 for her volunteering spirit. She love sports of all kind and was an avid Trail Blazer fan. She also loved her cats and her cars, especially those convertibles.

In addition to her sons, Eileen is survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Lincoln City Little League or to the Eileen Dorsey Library Fund at Oceanlake Elementary, 2424 NE 22nd, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Vivian J. Franz

Vivian Jean Franz, 79, of Beaverton, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 of natural causes.

She was born March 27, 1922 in Portland, Ore., raised and educated in Portland, graduating from Lincoln High School. In 1944 she married Arthur J. Franz who preceded her in death in 1996.

Besides being a homemaker she had worked as a bookkeeper for Woodard's Auto Parts in Lincoln City for several years until her retirement in 1987. Vivian had lived in Salem from 1955 to 1960 and from 1970 to 1990 in Lincoln City, returning to Beaverton in 1990.

Surviving are her sons, Douglas Franz of Beaverton and Roger Franz of Sacrament, Calif.; her daughter, Susan G. Franz of Tigard; and four grandchildren, Ashlie, Megan, Jennifer and John Franz.

Public funeral services were held Tuesday, May 8, at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home Chapel in Portland who handled the arrangements. Interment followed at Riverview Abbey Mausoleum.

Remembrances are suggested to be mailed to the Legacy Harp Therapy Program, P.O. Box 3426, Portland, OR 97208.

Jewel Keenan

Jewel Keenan, 82, of Otis, died Friday, May 4, 2001, of multiple sclerosis in Newport.

Jewel was born Oct. 15, 1918 in Garland, Kan., and was a graduate of Winifred Montana High School.

In 19458, she married Norman Keenan, who preceded her in death in 1990. She worked for Newberry in Salem for many years, retiring in 1978. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, embroidery and traveling.

Surviving are are sister, Doris Miller of Lincoln City, and a nephew, Donald Phillips of Las Vegas, Nev.

There will be no services, with interment at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport handled the arrangements.

Bryce W. Bernhardt

Bryce William Bernhardt, 70, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, April 26, 2001.

Mr. Bernhardt was born Feb. 19, 1931 in Chicago, Ill. to John and Bernice Weber Bernhardt. He married Fay Magsig Sept. 8, 1956 in Arlington, Va.

They moved to the Lincoln City area in 1998 from Falls Church, Va. after Bryce retired from Fairfax,Va.

Bryce was an award-winning photographer.

He loved gardening and the banana cream pie from Hilltop Inn restaurant.

He was a well-known race driver, won several races in his red British Allard, and was a member of numerous pit crews, making lifelong friends from all over.

Bruce was a kind and gentle man known for his sense of humor. He was a loving husband and father and was dedicated to his friends and family.

Surviving are his wife, Fay Bernhardt of Lincoln City; his sons, Clete (Maria) Bernhardt of Beaverton and Terry (Brigitte) Bernhardt of Palm Harbor, Fla.; as well as a grandson, Shaun Bernhardt also of Palm Harbor, Fla.

A military service is planned at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. at a later date.

The family suggests contributions be made to North Lincoln Hospice in Mr. Bernhardt's memory.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is handling the arrangements.

Victor L. Hamilton

Victor L. Hamilton, 82, died Monday, April 16, 2001 in Lincoln City.

He was born Dec. 4, 1918 in Franklin, Nebraska to Grace and Rollie Hamilton. Victor married Thelma Grable Dec. 7, 1947 in Vancouver, Washington. They moved to Lincoln City after his retirement from Publishers Paper Company.

Victor was active in Union 50 Club, Cutler City Community Group, Eagles and Elks where he called bingo for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Thelma "Punkin" Hamilton, sister Lucille Franz, and daughter Sherry Burke

His sister, Viola Weyer, preceded Victor in death.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 21, at BPOE Oceanlake Lodge.

Mary Aufmuth

Mary Aufmuth, 87, died Tuesday, April 7, 2001 at her home in Lincoln City.

Mary was born Sept. 18, 1913 in Mount Angel, Ore. to Joseph and Lena Hoffelner. She married Joe Aufmuth on March 7, 1931 in Hillsboro, Ore. They moved to Lincoln City in 1966 after Mary retired form her work at the A-1 Delicatessan and Joe from the hardware store.

Mary Aufmuth is preceded in death by her husband, Joe, and their sons, Robert Aufmuth; her brothers, Joe, George and John Hoffelner, and sister Helen Livingston.

Surviving are her nieces Jane Scott of Portland and Patricia Ruminski of Colton, Calif.; nephews Jerry Hoffelner of Portland and Richard Livingston of California; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Hoffelner of Springfield, Ore. and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

At the decedent's request there will be no formal services. A memorial gathering will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the lodge of IOOF, corner of SE Oar Avenue and 14th Street in Lincoln City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels or Senior Companions of Lincoln City.

John Beavers, Sr.

John Beavers, Sr., 82, died Friday, April 20, 2001. He was born March 4, 1919 in Dallas, South Dakota to Charles and Filena Harrison Beavers.

John married Winifred Wynia on June 6, 1941 in Butte, Nebraska. John and Winnie had five children. The family moved to the Portland area in 1956 where John was an auto mechanic and welder; he then maintained a Christian Guest Camp in Banks, Oregon.

In 1977 John and Winnie moved to Panther Creek to retire. He was active in volunteering for the Panther Creek Road and Water Districts, and helping senior citizens.

Surviving are his wife, Winnie, of 59 years, in Otis; his sons, John Jr. (and Sharlene) of Forest Grove, Ore.. Kenneth (and Sharon) of Milwaukie, Ore., Ralph (and Debra) of Otis; daughters, Margaret (and Raymond) McClelland of Banks, Ore., Gladys (and Michael) Stark of Cornelius, Ore. 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, James of Portland; three sisters, Eleanora Vakiner and Belva Serr in Gregory, South Dakota and Lavina Kenner of Winner, South Dakota.

Preceding John in death were his parents, four brother and three sisters.

A private family services will be held. Omega Cremation handled the arrangements.

Alexander J. Souply

Alexander J. "Bud" Souply, 77, of Sheridan, Ore., died Sunday, April 22, 2001 in Sheridan Care Center.

He was born June 28, 1923 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Alexander and Agnes Vester Souply.

As an infant, "Bud" came to Oregon. He worked as a mail room supervisor for the Division of Continuing Education. He wrote a column called "Canned Soup" in the humor column for The Lincoln Log in 1980. Bud resided in Lincoln City from 1971 to 1993, when he moved to Sheridan.

On July 7, 1986, he married Janice Reynolds in Lincoln City. His hobbies included computers, playing the organ, and classical music. He loved to write and wrote a novel.

Survivors include his wife, Janice of Sheridan; a daughter, Kim Isham of Mesa, Ariz.; sons, Kelly Loomer of Phoenix, Ariz., Kevin Loomer of Walla, Walla, Wash. and Kevin Souply of Lincoln City; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

At the decedent's request, no services will be held, with private family interment.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Northwest Medical Team, c/o Macy & Son Funeral Directors, l35 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128-4682. Macy & Son handled the arrangements.

Jeannette S. Walker

A memorial service for Jeannette S. Walker of McMinnville was held Friday, April 20, 2001 at the chapel of Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville.

Mrs. Walker, 81, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Willamette Valley Medical Center. She was born Sept. 10, 1919 in Montrose, Mo., the daughter of George and Orlette Schiller. Jeannette attended high school in Montrose and Nogales, Arizona. After graduation she attended the University of Arizona, majoring in business administration.

During World War II Jeannette worked for the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C. and Big Springs, Texas. In 1945 she moved to Los Angeles and started a 20-year career in the retail music business as manager of the Steinway Piano Concert and Artists Dept. of Penny-Owsley Music Co.

The roster of the Steinway piano artists with whom she worked in Los Angeles included Alfred Brendel, Artur (cq) Rubenstein, Van Cliburn, Leonard Pennario, Peter Nero, Rudolph Serkin, Vladimir Horo-witz, John Browning, Lili Kraus and Roger Williams.

In 1967, she and her husband, newspaperman William Walker, moved to Bakersfield, California and they both switched careers. She headed public relations for a local hospital and then served as director of fund-raising and public relations for the American Cancer Society; he taught journalism at Bakersfield College.

In 1986, the couple moved to Oregon and built an ocean-view home north of Neskowin. Their move to McMinnville came in 1996 where she became active in local PEO programs and often played the piano for meetings. She was a charter member of the Gourmet Section of the Newcomers Club.

Jeannette enjoyed bridge, gin rummy, nature, music and traveling, and spent nearly a year in Europe on different trips.

Surviving are her husband, William, whom she married in 1949; a niece, Sylvia Simpson Burton of Little Silver, New Jersey; and two grand nephews and two grand nieces.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Hildegarde Simpson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to PEO Scholarship, Chapter Y, c/o Macy & Son Funeral Directors, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128-4682.

Paul E. Conley

Paul Edward Conley, 50, died Friday, April 13, 2001 at his home in Lincoln City.

Paul was born Nov. 25, 1950 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Maurice and Martha Mows Conley. He married Doris Robinson March 10, 1982 in Indianapolis. They moved to Lincoln City in 1998 after he retired from the Indianapolis Police Department with 25 years service, attaining the rank of sergeant. He served two tours inVietnam with the U.S. Navy and received the Medal of Bravery.

Mr. Conley is survived by his wife, Doris Conley; his daughters, Paul, Mary and Elizabeth Conley, all of Lincoln City; his brothers John and Timothy Conley and his sister Sara Norman, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; and his "special family members," Eddie, Matilda, Taco and Joey, all who love and will miss him dearly.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with burial to follow at Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Lincoln City, with police honors.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Roy H. McDonald, Sr.

Roy H. McDonald, Sr., 90, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, April 12, 2001.

Mr. McDonald was born April 18, 1910 in Mill City, Ore. to Orlo G. and Elsie Morgan McDonald. The family moved to Otis and the Lincoln City area in the early '50s from Fossil, Ore. Roy was affectionately known as the "Mayor of Otis." For more than 40 years he owned the Otis Garage where he operated "Sweet Thing."

Surviving are his wife, Nelda McDonald of Lincoln City; his daughters, Carol Pippin of Albany, Ore., Sharon Jones of Lebanon, Ore. and Janis McDonald of Monmouth, Ore.; his sons, Orlo McDonald of Portland, Ore. and Roy McDonald, Jr. of Kernville, Ore.; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ivan McDonald and Chet Morgan.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 17, at Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Zachary T. Mullins

Zachary Thomas Mullins was born prematurely on April 8, 2001 in Lincoln City to parents Richard and Carrie (Shuping) Mullins of Redmond, Ore. Zachary died April 10, at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland.

Besides his parents, survivors include grandparents, Rudy and Debora Shuping of Lincoln City, and Charlene Robinson of Redmond and Rick Mullins of Shelton,Wash.; five great-grandparents, four aunts and one uncle; numerous great-aunts and uncles and great-great aunts and uncles.

Memorial services were held Saturday, April 14 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Redmond, with private burial at Redmond Memorial Cemetery.

Autumn Funerals of Redmond handled the arrangements.

Jackson H. Patterson

Jackson H. "Pat" Patterson, 85, of Neskowin, died Friday, April 13, 2001.

Born the son of Jolin and Margaret (Gallraith) Patterson Sept. 14, 1915, in Winnipeg, Canada, Pat had been an Oregon resident for more than 75 years. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland and was a long-time member of Gospel Hall Church in Portland. Pat had worked as an industrial chemical salesman before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Elks lodge and is fondly remembered as a man who loved to visit ­ friends, family, anyone who wanted to sit and chat.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Gretchen Patterson of Neskowin; his sister, Mary Dudrey of Portland; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Patterson and his sisters Grace Miller and Sadie Patterson.

At the decedent's request there will be no formal services, and interment will be held in private at the Ocean View Abbey Mausoleum in Astoria. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of choice c/o Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third St., Tillamook, OR., 97141.

Della M. Berry

Della Myrene Berry, 73, of Longview, Wash., died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at St. John's Medical Center.

Ms. Berry was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Harlan County, Neb., to Everett and Fern Berry. She left Nebraska in 1952, moving to Lincoln City, then to Kodiak, Alaska, retiring in 1980. She returned to Lincoln City and lived here until moving to Longview last year. She enjoyed playing cards and crossword puzzles.

Survivors include a brother, Dale Berry of Minden, Neb.; a sister, Lois Jean Shenneman of Kearney, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her close friend of many years, Mary Herndon.

At her request, no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.

Green Hills Memorial Gardens handled the arrangements.

Roland J. Kaufman

Roland J. (R.J.) Kaufman, 79, of Lincoln City, died Friday, April 6, 2001.

Mr. Kaufman was born Jan. 22, 1922, in The Dalles, to Tolbert J. and Mildred Fridley Kaufman. He moved to Panther Creek in 1977 from Portland, where he had worked for the Sealy Mattress Company for 27 years, then moved to Lincoln City in 1989. He had been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

R.J. is survived by his brother-in-law, Harry Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa M, Kaufman, who died July 11, 2000.

No services are planned at this time. Disposition is by cremation.

Jose E. Lopez

SPC Jose E. Lopez, 24, died Friday, March 30, 2001, in a car crash while stationed in Hawaii.

Jose was born May 21, 1976 on the east coast, attended middle school in Salem, Ore. and graduated from Taft High School in Lincoln City in 1995. He had been in the U.S. Army for the last four years, recently promoted to a specialist. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, fast cars, and all military activities.

He is survived by his son, Clayton Lopez, age 6, of Corvallis; a brother, Anthony Lopez; and nephews Eurie and Euclide Nunez and Isiah Lopez of Salem.

A full military burial was scheduled in Florida last week.

Hilda W. Schoen

Hilda W. Schoen, 78, a resident of West Linn and Lincoln City, died Monday, April 2, in Portland.

Hilda was born April 22, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Anna Henzie Ludwig. She graduated from Reitz High School in Evansville. She married Joe Schoen, Jr. on July 4, 1952 in Evansville. They lived in Chicago, Illinois from 1952 until 1953. Hilda graduated after attending Indiana State University and then completing her college degree at the Chicago Teachers College.

They have lived in West Linn since 1977 and in Lincoln City part time since 1970, spending time at their Devils Lake home.

Hilda had her own business in Portland ­ an antique specialty store.. She loved gardening and had flowers, tomatoes, and others in her yard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, Joe, Jr. of West Linn; son, Joe III of Portland; daughter, Mary Sue Schoen-Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brother, Edgar W. Ludwig of LaGrange Park, Illinois; sister, Marion Chamberlin of Dunkirck, Maryland; along with five grandchildren, Robert, Grant, Christina, Camrick and JoshAnn.

Private family services were held. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of Bollman Funeral Home, 694 Main St., Dallas, OR 97338.

Sharon L. Warner

Sharon Lee Warner, 54, of Otis, died of lung cancer Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.

She was born Feb.13, 1947 in Moline, Ill. to James C. and Mary (Glazier) Warner, and attended school in Lyndon, Ill. After graduation from high school, Sharon attended airline school in Minneapolis, Minn; later she went to work as a secretary for Hines Lumber Co. in Chicago, Ill.

She was married in 1968 and had a son, James Michael Ewen, born May 4, 1969.

In 1972, Sharon moved to Tucson, Ariz., lived there for nine years and worked for Lucky's Food Chain. In 1991, she moved to the Oregon coast and worked various places, including at Chinook Winds Casino from its opening until her health prevented her working. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding and animals.

Surviving are her son, James Michael Ewen of Tucson, Ariz.; her parents, James C. and Mary Warner of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, James J. Warner of Oregon, Ill.; sisters, Connie Mattson of Sterling, Ill., Sue Warner of Lebanon, Ore., Vicky Warner of Otis, Priscilla Palacki of Tucson, Ariz., and Monica Hyde of Philomath; and one grandson, Andrew James Ewen of Tucson, Ariz.

Memorial services were held Friday, April 6, at the Skyline Assembly of God Church outside Scio, with Pastor Duane Roth officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society, c/o McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, OR 97330.

McHenry Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Larry J. Beatty

Larry Joe Beatty, 59, of Otis, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 of natural causes.

He was born March 15, 1942 in Wellington, Kan., and graduated from high school in Corbett, Ore. He spent 23 years and 8 months in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of first sergeant.

Mr. Beatty was a member of the BPOE #1886 Lodge, Lincoln City.

He retired from Grahn's Construction and the National Guard in Newport.

Surviving are his sons Ricky A. Beatty of Ventura, Calif. and Timothy J. Beatty of Otis Ore.; daughters, Lisa M. Rodriguez of Lincoln City and Anna L. Beatty-Miller of Troutdale, Ore.; sisters Pat Mershon of Troutdale, Ore., Mary Westlake of Burns, Ore. and Helen Reese of Redmond, Ore.; a brother, Norman Beatty of Troutdale, Ore.; ex-wife, Helen Beatty of Lincoln City; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Beatty, in 1980.

A Celebration of Life and potluck will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Wapiti Park.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Julie A. Carver

Julie Ann Carver, 25, of Cloverdale, Ore., died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in Portland after a long battle with myeloid leukemia.

Julie was born Nov. 2, 1975 in Portland to Gerald Carver, Jr. and Valery Hicks. She lived in Portland until she was 14, moved to Cloverdale and graduated from Nestucca High School. She worked at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City for four years, eventually becoming a blackjack dealer. Julie was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter Brianna, enjoyed her family, and is remembered as a good, kind friend. She enjoyed reading, working at the casino, and loved her two horses.

Surviving are her daughter, Brianna Dawn Hunter; mother Valery Hicks of Cloverdale; father, Gerald Carver, Jr. of Portland; a brother, Gary Carver of Portland; a sister, Diane Carver of Lincoln City; a grandmother, Geraldine Burton of Cloverdale; and by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Oretown Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brianna Hunter Memorial Fund at Washington Mutual, c/o Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third Street, Tillamook, OR 97141.

Ivan A. Dent

Ivan A. Dent, 94, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at his home in Willamina, Ore. He was born July 28, 1906 in Hopewell, Ore. to Robert and Nellie Davis Dent.

In 1920 Ivan moved from Hopewell to Willamina and attended Fendall School. Graduating from Willamina High School in 1926, he attended Pacific University and Oregon State University. He started farming in1933.

In 1938 Ivan married Olevia Reeder in Salem, Ore.

Mr. Dent helped form the Willamina Rural Fire District and was chairman of the board of directors for 42 years. He also served on the board of the Willamina School District, Yamhill County Soil Conservation Service, Farmers Co-op Creamery, Sheridan Grain Company and the Sheridan Rodeo Board. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge #1283.

Ivan rode in the Sheridan Canter Club, was on the drill team for the Yamhill County Sheriff's Posse, advisor for Willamina High School's agriculture class and named Honorary Farmer in 1983, 1985 and 1993 by the Willamina FFA. He was named Soil Conservation Service Man of the Year in 1978; named Outstanding Livestock Man for Yamhill County Livestock Association in 1979; received the Willamina First Citizen Award in 1986 for his long-time service to the community.

Surviving are his daughters, Linda Hutchison of Amity, Ore. and Carol Rush of Lincoln City, Ore.; five grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Olevia Dent; three grandchildren, Jackie Rush, Deven Hutchison and Lisa Hutchison; two brothers, Robert Dent and Roy Dent; and three sisters, Neva Allen, Edith Johnson and Erma Dent.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville, with Rev. Kenneth Spicer officiating. Interment to follow in Buckhollow Cemetery in Willamina.

The family suggests memorials to Fendall School Recreation Fund, c/o Macy & Son Funeral Directors, 135 No. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128-4682, or Health Dynamics Hospice, c/o Macy & Son.

Roberta R. McCoy

Roberta Ruth McCoy, of Lincoln City, died March 24, 2001 at the age of 75.

Mrs. McCoy was born Sept. 21, 1925 in Long Beach, Calif. Her maiden name was Hazelton. After attending boarding school in China prior to World War II, she attended Eagle Rock High and Biola University. Marrying W.H. McCoy in 1946, they lived in Bremerton, Wash., Hermosa Beach, Calif., Medical Springs, Ore. and Coeur d'Alene Idaho where she retired from a career in banking.

She had "discovered" the sleepy seaside community of Lincoln City in the 1970s and came out to vacation every year until she moved here in the late 1980s.

Survivors include daughters Rosanne Anderson, Sally Haynes, and Tina McCoy; son Richard McCoy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Humble; brother Talbert Maynard; uncle Jim Goodson, Jr., and numerous other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to the Oregon Humane Society, SPCA or Cat Adoption/ Feral spaying program, phone 541-265-6610.

Wennie Payne

Wennie Payne, 80, of Depoe Bay, died Saturday, March 17, 2001 in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Payne was born March 16, 1921 in Auburn, Ga. She worked for Venice Maid Co. of Vineland, N.J. for 21 years from where she retired and moved to Oregon.

Surviving are her daughter, Sue De Martino and son-in-law Daniel of Depoe Bay; her sons, Charles and James Payne of Roseburg, Ore.; her sisters, Jessie Holman of Fairton, N.J., Beth Conner of Lilburn, Ga. and Evelyn Roebuck of Auburn, Ga.; her brother, Perry Harrison of Auburn, Ga.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Flowers, memorials, gifts and contributions may be sent to Marvin Padgett, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Jan DeHaan

Jan DeHaan, 88, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.

Mr. DeHaan was born Aug. 7, 1912 in Hilversum, Holland to Abraham and Wilamina (Denys) DeHaan. Jan served in the Dutch Air Force for 24 years, and was part of the Dutch Underground in World War II.

His employment included an auto mechanic in Detroit, Mich., service manager for Chrysler in Detroit, factory representative for Peugeot, and self-employed, owning DeHaan's Automotive in Beaverton, Ore.

Jan enjoyed working on cars, working outside, fishing, and he loved animals. He was also interested in the history of World War II.

Survivors are his wife, Theodora DeHaan of Lincoln City; his son, Rene DeHaan of Beaverton; his daughter, Marijke Frederick of Lincoln City; as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Remembrances may be made to World War II Memorial (American Battle Monuments) Commission, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090-6766, and also to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Julia A. Taylor

Julia Anne Taylor, 61, lost her courageous three-year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 18, 2001.

Julia was born Jan. 21, 1940 in Boise, Idaho to Neil and Elaine Clark. She was the eldest of seven children and spent her childhood living in many locations, including Panama, as her father's career progressed in the U.S. Army and the Red Cross. She married Marvin G. Taylor in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. in 1958.

Her children, Karen Taylor Phelps, Jeff Taylor and Cliff Taylor were born in Phoenix, Ariz. The family later moved to San Diego, Calif. and then Tigard, Ore. In 1984, Marv and Julie moved to Depoe Bay, Ore., where they lived for 10 years before settling in Nampa, Idaho in 1994.

Surviving are her parents, Neil and Elaine Clark of Boise, Idaho; her husband, Marvin Taylor; and their three children, Karen and Steve Phelps of Nampa, Idaho; Jeff and Betsy Taylor of Hopkinton, Mass., and Cliff and Suzanne Taylor of Vancouver, B.C.; brothers and sisters, Susan King, Neil Clark, Jr., David Clark, Marv Clark, Pam Clark and Steve Clark; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher, Emily and Zachary Van Stone and Katie, Jack, Scott and James Taylor; four nephews and six nieces.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 23, 2001 at the Portland First Church of the Nazarene, with vault interment at Sunset Hills Memorial Park.

The family suggest any memorial contributions be made to the Karcher Children's Ministries, P.O. Box 978, Nampa, Idaho 83653.

Lillian F. Hodgdon

Lillian (Zebris) Hodgdon, 78, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Lincoln City.

She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Hodgdon; the daughter of the late John and Constance Zebris of Lowell, Mass.; the sister of the late Bertha Stann of Florida; and the sister of the late Frank Foster of New York City, N.Y.

Lillian was born in Lowell, Mass. and was educated in the Lowell schools, graduating from Lowell High School and Newton's Academy of Hairdressing. She lived for many years in Hollywood, Fla., working in banking. Lillian was a graduate of Boston School of Art. She retired to the Depoe Bay area.

Lillian was also a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City.

Surviving are a niece, Irene of Washington and two nephews, John Stann of Florida and Lenard Stann of Virginia.

She leaves many friends from her neighborhood and the Lincolnshire Assisted Living Facility. She enjoyed making greeting cards for her friends and family.

There are no services planned at this time. Disposition was by cremation.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Bobby L. Huggins

Bobby L. Huggins, 68, died Monday, March 26, 2001 of cancer in Portland, Ore.

Mr. Huggins was born Aug. 16, 1932 in Dalton, Ga. and served in the U.S. Air Force. As a civilian he was a machinist at Boeing, retiring in 1992. On June 5, 1971 he married Kristine Maybelle. Bobby was an avid bowler, sports enthusiast and a self-taught musician.

Surviving are his wife, Kristine Huggins; four children and six step-children; brothers Ernest Huggins, John Huggins and Doyle Huggins, all of Dalton, Ga.; a sister, Ruth Pippen, also of Dalton, Ga.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at Zeller Chapel of the Roses in Portland, with burial at Willamette National Cemetery.

The family suggests remembrances to the American Cancer Society.

Anna M. Hunter

Anna M. Hunter, 78, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, March 25, 2001.

"Annie" was born May 14, 1922 in New York City. She married Russell Hunter in 1942, and they returned to his home town of Depoe Bay upon his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1946.

Surviving are her husband, Russell Hunter; daughter and son-in-law Carol and Thomas Thornbrue; grandson Jack "Jay" Watne, Jr. and his daughter Mariah Ann Watne; grandson Bradley Watne and his wife Ruth; and Annie's brother Edward Frey of Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Depoe Bay Fire Department in Annie's name.

Private services have been held, with disposition by cremation.

Mary A. Carlson

Mary Ann Carlson, 89, died Monday, March 12, 2001 in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Carlson was born Feb. 26, 1912 in Prairie du Chien, Wis. to Charles and Mary (Lucas) Mickel. Mary moved to Portland in 1941, the year her late husband Walter Trapp died ­ they married in 1930.

While residing in Portland, Mary became a member of the Violin Bottle Club. She later met Floyd Carlson whom she married in 1954. Floyd died in 1981. Later, in 1991, Mary moved to Lincoln City where she resided until her death.

Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Florisa Trapp of Seattle, Wash.; Walter and Johanna Trapp of Portland, Ore.; and Roger and Karen Stahl of San Francisco, Calif.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Cy Johnson of Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Also, Joan and Chuck Crouch of Lincoln City, Ore.; and Mary and Robert Phillips of Ridgecrest, Calif.; her sisters, Margaret Bernardi of Springfield, Ore., and Grace Middleton of Gold Beach, Ore.; 25 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held Thursday, March 15, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Portland, with internment following at Lincoln Memorial Park.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Nola M. Davis

Nola Mae (Carr) Davis, 79, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 in Sheridan, Ore. She was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Niobrara, Neb.

On Aug. 25, 1954 Nola married Dave Davis in Stevenson, Wash. She loved gardening, fishing, hunting and her family.

Surviving are her husband, Dave Davis of Sheridan, Ore.; daughters Beverly Osborne of Otis, Ore. and Diana Coddington, Grand Ronde, Ore.; a brother, Lenny Carr of Rose Lodge, Ore.; sisters, Beverly Carlson of Clatskanie, Ore. and Margie Morningstar of Grand Ronde, Ore.; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Private family services were held, with Adamson's Inc. of Sheridan handling the arrangements.

Marvin S. Epstein

Marvin Sydney Epstein, 71, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2001.

Mr. Epstein was born Jan. 26, 1930 in Portland, Ore. to Phillip and Mollie (Pivak) Epstein. He moved to Lincoln City in 1955 at 25 years of age. While residing in Lincoln City, Marvin became and established and well-known member of society.

He was one of two remaining charter members of the Lincoln Pops, a member of Whistlin' Dixie and Leama's Band at the Logs. Mr. Epstein was also one of the past presidents of Theatre West as well as an active member until his death. He was also involved with the Coast Antique Shops of Lincoln County.

Surviving are his wife, Judith Anne Epstein of Lincoln City; his son, Matthew David Epstein of Beaverton, Ore.; his two daughters, Deborah Rose Dale of Boca Raton, Fla. and Tamarah Beth Prange of New Haven, Ind.; as well as his brother, Gerald R. Epstein of Denver, Colo.; and five grandchildren.

Mr. Marvin Epstein will be remembered by his great sense of humor as well as his great love and devotion to his family and friends.

Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.

Joyce A. Kuntz

Joyce A. Kuntz, 61, of Lincoln City, died March 14, 2001, from cancer, after leading a full and joyous life.

She is survived by her husband Ed Kuntz of Lincoln City, daughters Tracy Pfeiff and Babette George; sons Lon, Shawn, and Aaron LeSuer; and stepchildren Sonya Adams and Darian Kuntz, as well as her sister Christine Luhman, her brother Tom Luhman, and 13 grandchildren.

She was born in Erie, Pa. on July 9, 1939. After living in North East, Pa. she moved to Tucson, Ariz. where she attended Pima Community College and the University of Arizona, receiving a BS in Rehabilitation, with a Minor in Public Administration. She was employed as activity and social director for a number of nursing homes in the Tucson area until moving to Corvallis, Ore. to attend Oregon State University. In 1981 at OSU she received her Masters in Adult Education with a Minor in Gerontology. While in Corvallis she was a graduate assistant at OSU and an instructor at Linn-Benton College. She was coordinator for Benton County Nursing Home Task Force and assisted in creating the Patients Bill of Rights, which is used as the benchmark for today's patient rights legal issues. She was also co-owner of Engineering and Environmental Service and owner of Joyous Enterprises of Corvallis, Ore. and Richmond, Calif. She was employed as director of volunteer services at Albany General Hospital from 1980 until 1987.

Joyce then moved to Richmond, Calif. where she was employed as coordinator of volunteer services for Brookside Hospital in San Pablo, Calif. and later director of volunteer services at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. She was also an instructor at Contra Costa Community College.

Joyce then moved to Monroe, Wash. with her husband where she was president and co-owner of Career Services for Professionals, Inc. dba Bernard Haldane Associates from 1991 to 1997. She and her husband then moved to Lincoln City where they own and operated An Exceptional Place to B&B Inn, LLC, a 3-unit Bed and Breakfast.

Joyce has been active locally, regionally, and nationally. As a member of Lincoln City Urban Renewal Advisory Board, Bay Area Merchants Assoc., Lincoln City Economic Development Council, Monroe Senior Center Board, People for Protection of Woods Creek Community, St. John's Presbyterian Single, and Erie County Division of the Aging, she has served her many communities. She has also co-authored a self-help book soon to be published.

A celebration of Joyce's life was held at her home in Lincoln City on March 18. The family has requested donations be made to a local food bank in her name. Cremation arrangements were handled by Pacific View Mortuary with Joyce's remains to be spread at a later time.

Dorothy D. Tyler

Dorothy Dixie Tyler, 80, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Lincoln City Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Dec. 9, 1920 in Faulkner County, Ark. to Glenn and Elsie New. She married Paul S. Tyler on Sept. 14, 1940 in Conway, Ark. Paul and Dorothy moved to Oregon Jan. 6, 1946. She was a member of the Emblem Club, Rebekah Lodge, and was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are her husband, Paul S. Tyler of Lincoln City; a son, Paul D. Tyler of Cheshire, Ore.; sisters, Dorothea Williams of Lincoln City, Gennie Sims of California and Bonny Hagen Cutter of Florida; brothers, Harold New of Kansas and Ted New of Arkansas, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, March 12, Pastor Larry Rohlfing officiating.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Rae L. Cribbs

Rae Lucia Cribbs, 73, died Monday, March 5, 2001 at her home in Lincoln City.

She was born March 16, 1927 in San Francisco, Calif. to Wally and Ruth (Jeffcott) Lucia.

Mrs. Cribbs moved to Lincoln City from Wilsonville in 1985 where she met and married her husband, Samuel Cribbs, on Jan. 12, 1985. Rae was a member of the Emblem Club, and she also volunteered her time at the Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving are her husband, Samuel of Lincoln City; daughter Kathleen Morgan of Pleasanton, Calif.; daughter Elsie Melton of Lincoln City; sons, Walter Brooks, Patrick Brooks and Jimmy Brooks, all of Portland; three stepchildren; one foster daughter; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

Olga Orlemann

Ollie Orlemann, 94, of Neskowin, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.

She was born Oct. 31, 1906 in Superior, Wis. Ollie taught elementary school in Wisconsin and Minnesota until she moved to Berkeley, Calif. where she married Edwin Orlemann, a professor at the University of California.

Ollie moved to Neskowin in 1996 with her daughter and son-in-law, Genie and Frank Ullrich and her sister, Irene Anderson.

Surviving is her daughter, Genie Ullrich; sister, Irene Anderson; granddaughter, Gina Meyer of Portland; step-daughter, Jean Daoust of El Cerrito, Calif.; and step-son, Jim Orlemann of El Cerrito, Calif.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 in Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church in Pacific City. Interment at Sunset View Cemetery in Berkeley, Calif.

Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Lincoln City.

Anna S. Wales

Anna Syverson Wales, 86, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Wales was born Nov. 24, 1914 in Portland, Ore. to Paul and Mary (Kaufman) Leopold, and was raised on Cooper Mountain near Beaverton, Ore.

She retired and made her home in the Lincoln City area in 1970.

Surviving are a son, Robert Syverson of Couer D'Alene, Idaho; a daughter, Shirley Pettingill of Otis; three sisters, Emma McCarl of Aloha, Helena Bous of Beaverton and Dorothy Wilkins, also of Aloha; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, sister and great-grandson.

A memorial service on Cooper Mountain will be planned at a later date. Disposition is by cremation.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Gus A. Adams

Gus A. Adams, 86, of Medina, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.

He was born Aug. 12, 1914 on a ranch near Medina, Texas. Gus was a veteran of World War II. After serving in the South Pacific, he was stationed at the radar station on Mt. Hebo in Tillamook County, and remained in the area following his discharge. He worked at the original Kenny's Food Market in Oceanlake for 12 years and then opened the Oceanlake Savings Center which he and his wife, Joyce, operated until their retirement in 1981.

Gus returned to live in Texas in 1997. He was a life member of the Oceanlake Elks Lodge.

Surviving are his sister, Kitty Mansfield of Texas; and three step-children, Jerry Burdick of Lincoln City, Sharol Warren of Redmond, and Loyd Butler. Gus was preceded in death by his wife and 12 brothers and sisters.

Robert J. Bunch

Robert Jerry Bunch, 70, of Otis, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001.

Mr. Bunch was born June 15, 1930 in Portland, Ore. to Edward Bunch and Annie Vivian (Wagner) Bunch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Bunch worked as a truck driver for Robben Inc. since 1983.

Mr. Bunch was a member of the VFW and he enjoyed deep sea fishing and gambling as his hobbies.

Surviving are his ex-wife Donna Bunch of Estacada, Ore.; his daughter Kelly Bunch of Sandy, Ore.; his brothers Wayne Bunch of Lincoln City, John Bunch of Portland and brother Joe DeShazer of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters Darlene H and Jeanne Bunch, both of Portland, and sister Vonnie DeShazer of Portland, Ore.; and two grandchildren.

There will be a graveside memorial service at Scandinavian Cemetery in Sandy at a later date to be set by the family. Contributions can be made in his name to the American Lung Association.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Louis Forgen

Louis Forgen, 44, of Lincoln City, died at his home Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. He was born July 3, 1956 in Uniontown, Pa. to Louis Forgen and Elizabeth (Davis) Forgen.

Mr. Forgen originally moved to Oregon from Southern California to own and operate a grocery store in Rockaway Beach. He was a lover of good food and good wine. Lou was a patron of the arts, a poet and a lover of the sea.

Surviving are his brother Robert Forgen of Ogallala, Neb.; a sister Marie Delahunty also of Ogallala, Neb., and another sister Darlene Chacon of Redding, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service was planned for March 1, at the Embarcadero Resort in Newport. Mr. Forgen's cremains will be spread at the sea he loved so much.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

William H. Mosiman

William (Bill/Woody) Howard Mosiman, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at his home in Seagrove, north Lincoln Beach, Ore. His death was due to complications of diabetes.

Bill was born to Wilbur Crane and Mary Ellen (Fuller) Mosiman in Elwood, Ind., Nov. 11, 1938. He attended Indianapolis Public School #43 and graduated from George Washington High School in June 1959. He joined the U.S. Army and served the military for 21 years prior to his retirement. He worked for several years thereafter for the Merchants Bank as a courier in Indianapolis.

In 1982 he moved to Silverton, Ore. to live with his sister Jane and family, where he met his future wife in Mt. Angel, Ore. Bill and Cathy married in Canby, Ore. June 11, 1997. They lived in Brooks, Ore. for several years, and their love for the Oregon coast prompted them to buy a home and move to the coast July 11, 1998.

Woody is survived by his wife, Catherine, of Lincoln Beach, Ore; a brother, Phillip, of Indianapolis; three sisters, Jane of Silverton, Ore., Carolyn of Fountaintown, Ind., and Leslie of Fayetteville, Ga.; nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews in several states.

A celebration of Bill's life was held at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City on Sunday, March 4, with burial following the next day at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Ore.

The family requests contributions be made to Congregational Church of Lincoln City; the Hospice of Lincoln City; the Samaritan Lincoln Dialysis Unit of Lincoln City; the National Kidney Foundation of Portland, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, Oregon Division - Wilton, N.H., in his honor.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

H. Dale Cutler

H. Dale Cutler, 68. a resident of Siletz, died of natural causes Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore. He was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Fruita, Colo. to Hobert and Modene Cutler.

Dale was raised and educated in Fruita, Colo. Following his high school graduation he drove dairy and produce truck. He moved to Newport, Ore. in 1966 and worked for more than 20 years at the Publisher Paper Saw Mill in Toledo, retiring in 1986. He had married Julianna Hugo in Stevenson, Wash. on July 10, 1972.

The hobbies he enjoyed were hunting, fishing, camping and traveling in his motor home. His memberships included the Toledo Elks Lodge and Toledo Eagles Lodge, and Good Samp Camper Club.

Surviving are his wife, Julianna of Siletz; daughters, Sheri, Dawn, Marcell Correia (only biological daughter), Ellie, Eunice and Paula; sisters, Maxine and Deloris; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At the request of the deceased, no public services will be held. McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements.

Susan D. McCabe

A celebration of life for Susan Diane McCabe was held Saturday, Feb. 24, at Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel in Gresham.

She was born March 27, 1950 in Portland, Ore. to Frank and Joyce McCabe. She died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001 at the age of 50.

Susan began her education in Portland and moved to Lincoln City where she graduated from Taft High School. Following school she worked for the family owned Dorchester House. Susan later became a licensed massage therapist. In 1968, she married Lafe Cooper. They were later divorced, and Susan returned to Portland, where she resided since, approximately six months ago.

Survivors include sons Larry Cooper of Boulder, Colo. and Greg Cooper of Portland; brother Jan McCabe of Gresham; sisters Maggie Manka of Lincoln City and Sandy McDonald of Portland; and five granddaughters

There will be a Labrynth Walk in honor of Susan from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City, on 25th Street behind Kenny's IGA.

The family suggests remembrances be sent to the Legacy VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 3426, Portland, OR 97208-9871.

Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Jack I. Trowbridge

Jack Ira Trowbridge, 78, of Lincoln City, died Sunday Feb. 18, 2001.

Mr. Trowbridge was born Jan. 15, 1923 in Aurora, Minn. to John L. and Florence (Alexander) Trowbridge. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, joining his three brothers who were already serving their country, making his mother a "4-Star Mother." Jack married Gladys Arnold in Texas in 1943.

Surviving are his caregiver and companion, Juanita Doreen Spradlin of Lincoln City; his son, Jack Trowbridge, Jr. of Bend, Ore.; his daughters, Lorraine McKee and Phyliss Trowbridge, both of Portland, Ore.; his brothers, Howard Trowbridge of Sisters, Ore., Logan Trowbridge of Quartside, Calif. and Ira Trowbridge of Medford, Ore.; his sisters, Esther Trowbridge of Lincoln City, Arcelia Trowbridge and June Howard, both of San Diego, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother and a sister.

Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 26 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland with military honors performed by the American Legion of Portland.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Virginia W. Wulf

Virginia W. Wulf, 100, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001.

She was born May 15, 1900 in Dayton, Ore. to Mildred Allison and Thomas Orville Allison and Mildred Allison, the sixth of nine children. She had lived in Otis for 30 years, and lived in Rockaway and also taught school out of Mt. Vernon, Wash. Virginia was a supervisor of accounting at the state hospital in Modesto, Calif. when she retired.

She was very fond of her dogs and cats, and loved to read.

Virginia was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1963 at the Rose Bowl in California.

Surviving are her son, James Black of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Sylvia E. Quiroz of Lincoln City; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding Virginia in death were her parents, sisters Bernadine, Mildred, Ruth, Orvilla; and brothers, John, Merle and Bill.

Burial arrangements were handled by Heritage of Portland, Ore.

A memorial service for Virginia Wolf will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Lincoln City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Mary B. Adams

Mary B. Adams, 72, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001.

Adams was born April 6, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada to Anthony and Armenia (Allevato) Deresti. She helped raise many children, including her own, and was a friend to all who knew her.

Surviving are her sons, Charles (Dr. Marcia) Adams III, of Lincoln City, Michael (Ann) Adams of Amity, Ore. and John Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; her daughter, Joyce Anne Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Paul of Sault Ste. Marie and Tony of Toronto, Canada; sisters, Louise of Florida, Yola and Alice of Michigan, Eva of Alabama, Elsea and Sharon of Sault Ste. Marie; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother; sisters, Caroline, Barbara and Eleanor; and brothers Edward and Frank.

A private service is planned by the family.

Donations in Mary's name may be made to Family Radio, 290 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, CA 94621.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Lois M. Anderson

Lois M. Anderson, 63, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001 in Portland.

Mrs. Anderson was born Feb. 16. 1937 in Portland, Ore. to Donald A. and Verna (Smith) Burch. She married Larry A. Anderson on Feb. 24, 1954 in Portland. They moved to the Lincoln City area in 1996 from Newport. Lois enjoyed raising indoor plants, soap operas, and dearly loved her family.

Surviving is her loving husband, Larry of Lincoln City; her daughters, Cindy H. Cheatham of Vancouver, Wash. and Theresa A. Chambers of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; her son, Michael A. Anderson of Toledo, Ore.; her brother, Larry B. Burch of Sheridan, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 16 at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Thelma M. Boone

Thelma Marie Boone, 80, died on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001 in Gleneden Beach. She was born April 26, 1920 in Knoxville, Mo. She had lived in Gleneden Beach for 14 years.

Surviving are her son, Jon and her daughter, Becky; her grandsons, Jason and Peter; and her great-grandsons, Jared and Moses.

Services were held at St. James Episcopal Church in Lincoln City.

Charles H. Ashwell

Charles Herbert Ashwell, 76, formerly of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 in Olympia, Wash. He was born Feb. 18, 1924.

Survivors include his daughter, Stella Westman of Lincoln City; brothers, Wesley of Valley Junction and Russell of McMinnville; sisters, Lois Camus and Leila Mann, both of Olympia, Wash.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark.

Services are to be announced.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Salvation Army.

John H. Graham

John Howard Graham, 79, of Salem, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 of Alzheimer's Disease.

He was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Worcester, Mass. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Graham received BS and MS degrees in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts. He moved to Portland, from Massachusetts, then to Salem in 1995 from Lincoln City. He had lived in Lincoln City since 1986, when he retired as a health educator from Douglas County Health Department.

On June 21, 1947 Graham married Charlotte Drury. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, and had membership in the American Public Health Association, American Legion, and was a past member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed needle point and copper work, played the organ and sang in choirs.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte D. Graham of Salem; sons, John Graham, Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. and Robert Graham of Pleasant Hill, Ore.; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, with private interment following.

Memorial contributions are suggested to William Temple House in Portland or the Youth Ministry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem.

Restlawn Funeral home in Salem handled the arrangements.

Stewart A. Lenocker

Stewart Allan Lenocker, 37, formerly of Lincoln City, died Feb. 6, 1997 in Los Angeles County, Calif.

He was born to Gary Lenocker and Margaret Lenocker Kerr Sept. 18, 1959 in Portland.

After graduation from Taft High School in 1977, Lenocker served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.

He returned to Lincoln City for two years after living in Wyoming for a short while, then moving to the Los Angeles area in 1982.

His family recently became aware of his death through a search for his whereabouts on the Internet. No attempt to contact the family had been made at the time of his death.

Survivors include his mother, Margaret Kerr of Lincoln City; his father, Gary Lenocker of Sacramento, Calif., and his sister, Julie Lenocker of Lake Oswego.

Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.

No services are planned at this time. The family requests Stewart be remembered in prayer.

Earcel R.L. Owen

Earcel Robert Luther Owen, 89, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 in Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, Ore.

Owen was born Nov. 17, 1911 in Stapleton, Neb. to Luther and Ella Owen. In 1932 he married Juanita Bush. He retired as a general contractor in 1972.

He was a member of the Portland semi-pro baseball team, the Beavers. In 1949 he helped construct the D River Bridge. He had been an antique dealer in Portland, and did Protestant ministry in Lincoln City.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita Owen of Lincoln City; daughters, Joan Michael of Mosier, Eleanor Syverson of Lincoln City and Linda cole of Monticello, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Leota Odmard and Leona Dixon; and a grandson, Timothy Syverson.

A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Assembly of God Church, 1715 NE 19th, Lincoln City, with the Reverends Billy Olds and Garmand Mint officiating. Disposition was by cremation.

Portland Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Justine K. Roan

Justine Kay Roan, 60, of Salem, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001. She was born May 9, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Roan had been a resident of Salem since 1985, moving from Lincoln City where she had been a resident since 1975. She was manager at the Ester Lee Motel and a clerk at Radio Shack.

She enjoyed crafts, gardening, her dog Sable, and spending time at the ocean.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis Roan of Salem; a daughter, Tamara Boss of Salem; a son, Stephen Tissue of Salem; a sister, Karin Menk of Sublimity; a step-daughter, Dennise Clifton of Longview, Wash., and eight grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 9 at Fruitland Community Church in Salem, with private interment at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Fruitland Community Church, 813 - 63rd Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97301.

Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem handled the arrangements.

Barbara N. Tracy

Barbara Noreen Tracy, 65, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 of heart failure at her daughter's home in Portland.

She was born April 29, 1935 in Vancouver, Wash., and lived in Lincoln City with her husband Lewis the last 15 years.

Surviving are her husband, Lewis; her daughter, Seana; her sons, Michael and Charles; her mother, Martha McMeekin; her sisters, Rose and Kathleen; and grandchildren Michael, Anna, Isiah, Shannon and Trenton.

Inez L. Cunningham

Inez Lee Cunningham, 89, died at her Lincoln City home on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001. She was born in Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 17, 1911 to Selmer Lee and Olava (Roison) Lee.

Inez graduated from Silverton High School in 1931. She married Reed William Cunningham on Sept. 3, 1933. They were married more than 50 years and resided in Lake Oswego. They moved to Roads End in 1967. Reed predeceased her on April 11, 1985.

Inez was president of the Forest Hills Garden Club, and an award-winning flower arranger. She and her husband founded and were charter members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lake Oswego. Inez sang in the choir every Sunday. Her hobbies included art (oils), flower arranging, gardening, singing, walking, developing rental property and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are her daughter DeAnna Glanville of Lake Oswego; her son, Lee Cunningham of Portland; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Cunningham.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Miller Cemetery in Silverton.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Donald R. Graham

Donald Roy Graham 68, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 from complications of multiple sclerosis. H

Eva M. Child

Eva M. Child, 83, formerly of east Multnomah County, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Child was born May 6, 1917, in Rockwood to Willard and Martha Cook.

She attended Wilkes Grade School and graduated from Gresham High School in 1935. She married William Irwin Child on Oct. 4, 1940, in Oregon City.

During World War II they moved to Vancouver, Wash.

In 1946, they moved to Parkrose and she worked for a local company making license plates until her retirement in 1966.

In the mid 1970s she was appointed by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon as Alter Guild (Directress), from which she retired in 1998.

In 1998, she moved to Lincoln City, where she resided until her death. She enjoyed flower gardening and knitting hats for Toy & Joy. She was also a volunteer with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Jones of Otis and Jan Sedlacek of Lincoln City; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990.

A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Gresham, with mausoleum entombment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society (Zimmerman House) or the St. Aidan's Memorial Fund.

Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel of Gresham handled the arrangements.

James W. Mask

James Wendell Mask, 69, of Kelso, Wash., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview, Wash.

He was born July 26, 1931 in Fowler, Colo. to Clyde and Fern (Hager) Mask. He moved to Cowlitz County in 1942.

Mr. Mask worked in the plywood department at Weyerhaeuser Co. for 33 years, retiring as a forklift operator in 1987.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Cowlitz Gun Club.

He was an avid clock collector and enjoyed hunting and visiting Reno.

As a private pilot, Mask had a passion for flying.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Mask, at home; his mother, Fern Mask of Lincoln City, Ore.; two sons, Jerry Mask of Monroe, Wash. and Steve Mask of Silver Lake, Wash.; a daughter, Cathy Holt of Castle Rock, Wash.; a brother, Marvin Mask of Lincoln City; two sisters, Nita Olivio and Joyce Johnson, both of Lincoln City; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Glendale Mask.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Longview Memorial Park. Columbia Funeral Services handled the arrangements

Terry L. Rettinger

Terry L. Rettinger, 53, of McMinnville, died Jan. 22, 2001.

Born Feb. 7, 1947, Rettinger was a former resident of Lincoln City, Newport, Salem and Eugene.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Macy & Son Funeral Directors of McMinnville handled the arrangements.

Lois L. Smith

Lois Lillian Smith, 79, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001. She was born June 29, 1921 in Ripon, Calif. to Richard and Winifred (Spanner) Westphal.

Lois worked for the California Highway Patrol for 16 years. She raised and showed polled Hereford cattle and raised guide dogs for the blind in San Rafael, Calif.

She married George M. Smith in Stockton, Calif. in May of 1941.

Surviving are her son, Gary Smith of Safania, Ga.; her great-nephew, Fred Tunnell of Tacoma, Wash.; and her good friend and caregiver, Lynda Staley of Lincoln City.

No services are scheduled at this time. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Carl H. Voges

Carl H. Voges, 94, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001. He was born March 20, 1906 in Parkers Prairie, Minn. to Herman Albert and Augusta (Thun) Voges.

Carl moved to Hillsboro during his teenage years. He owned and operated the Charly Hotel here in Lincoln City. He was a farmer, a builder, and a driver for The Oregonian. He was an active, lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, here locally and in Hillsboro previously.

Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Luella Voges, in 1976, and his brother, Otto Voges in the early '80s. Carl married Bernadine "Bunny" Bruer in Lincoln city on July 22, 1979.

Surviving are his wife, Bernadine Voges of Lincoln City; his son, Ethan (Althea) Voges of Kent, Wash.; his daughters, Joyce (Pete) Erickson of Gleneden Beach and Joanie (Jim) Westerberg of Milwaukie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Services for Mr. Voges were held Jan. 27 at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City, followed by a graveside service at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Dereatha Brinker

Dereatha "Dee" Brinker, 80, of Lincoln City and formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 18, 2001, after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Brinker was born in Oxford, N.J., the only child of Cummins and Mabel Dalrymple, and graduated from Washington High School.

After marrying Robert Brinker in 1942, the couple lived in Curtis Bay, Md., and Chicago, Ill., during his military service and education. They traveled to Oregon and settled in Dallas in 1950. The Brinkers retired to Lincoln City in 1980.

Mrs. Brinker worked as an office manager and receptionist in her husband's chiropractic office.

She was active in the Methodist Church and the Oregon Association of Chiropractic Physicians Auxiliary, where she served as president.

She devoted her life to her four children and eight grandchildren; they were her greatest joy.

She had a passion for traveling by RV and camping; weekends at their Devils Lake summer home were filled with lake, sun and campfire fun.

She loved to dance, but in her later years when she could no longer get around, she enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Robert of Lincoln City; children Alma Reimer and David Brinker of Dallas; and grandchildren Ben Crawley; Seth, Dena (Jones) and Kim Reimer; and Luke, Dave and Blake Brinker.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda and Margie, and grandson Jason.

Family graveside services are planned at Dallas Cemetery. Her family also suggests that she be remembered with a kind word or deed for someone in need.

Dallas Mortuary Chapel, Dallas, Ore., handled the arrangements.

Robert E. Fritch

Robert E. Fritch, 81, of McMinnville, died of natural causes on Jan. 14, 2001, in McMinnville.

Mr. Fritch was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Schofield, Ore. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Alice Marie Simpson on Feb. 15, 1945.

After his discharge from the Navy, he spent two years as a farmer before buying his first doughnut shop, with his wife, in Portland in 1947. They operated it until 1962, when they moved to Lincoln City and purchased their second doughnut shop, which they operated until they retired to Willamina in 1971.

The couple had recently moved to Alterra Villas in McMinnville.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; sons Floyd Tate of Tacoma, Wash., and John Tate of Portland; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Health Dynamics Hospice, c/o Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 10, Sheridan, OR 97378.

Services were held at Willamette National Ceremony in Portland.

Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Albert Murry Hedger

Albert M. Hedger, 87, of Lincoln Beach, died at his home Jan. 15, 2001.

Mr. Hedger was born Jan. 25, 1913, in Chelsea, Okla., to Jesse James Hedger and Bessie (Shaw) Hedger.

He married his best friend, Virginia Boyer in Reno, Nev., on Feb. 2, 1983.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of Lincoln Beach; and daughters Shirley Parker of Tacoma, Wash., and Sharon Baker of Milwaukie.

No services are planned at this time.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel of Lincoln City handled the arrangements.

Shirley Jeanette Howard

Shirley J. Howard, 51, of Lincoln City died in her sleep at her home on Jan. 18, 2001.

She was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Portland to Charles Gallagher and Beatrice (Dueman) Gallagher.

She married her best friend, Aubrey Howard, on May 17, 1968, in St. Helens, Ore. She enjoyed playing bingo, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Aubrey, of Lincoln City; sons Auby Howard of St. Helens and Eric Howard of Hillsboro; daughter Heather McKeag of Heidelberg, Germany; step-daughter Tina Arnold of Clancy, Mont.; brothers Ron Gallagher of Emida, Idaho, and Lyle and Melvin Gallagher of St. Mary, Idaho; and five grandchildren.

No services are scheduled at this time. Disposition is by cremation.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Dorothy Rosana Miller

Dorothy Rosana Miller, 90, of Salem, died Jan. 10, 2001, in Sublimity.

Mrs. Miller was born June 17, 1910, in Alberta, Canada. She moved to Portland as a teen with her family. She owned and operated a restaurant there for a number of years and was also involved with property management.

In 1946, she moved to what was then DeLake, Ore. (now Lincoln City), where she built and operated The Surf Fine Food Restaurant for close to 30 years. She married Kay V. Miller in 1951. The couple moved to Salem in 1984.

She enjoyed walking and gardening, and bowled in a league for a number of years.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Dahl of Jefferson; step-son Glenn Miller of John Day; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Kay, preceded her in death in 1991.

At the request of the deceased, no services will be held. Interment is private.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 2700 Market St. NE, Salem, OR 97301; or to Casey Eye Institute, 3375 Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97201.

Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Jesse J. Marsh

Jesse J. Marsh, the infant son of Kristy Leanne Killion and Justin Lee Marsh of Otis, died Jan. 18, 2001 in Salem.

Born at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland on March 7, 2000, he lived in Salem until January, when his family moved to Otis.

A happy baby, he enjoyed playing with his brothers, tickling and smiling.

Survivors include his parents; twin brother Justin Marsh Jr.; brother Austin Killion-Marsh; grandparent Connie and Kenneth Scharff of Salem, and Linda and Michael Haft of Otis; aunts Anne, Erin and Desiree; uncle A. J.; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Salem.

Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Camille Annie Stianson

Camille A. Stianson, 63, of Lincoln City, formerly of Springfield, died Jan. 19, 2001, after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Stianson was born March 28, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Jo-seph Ra-uschel and Marian (Marquett) Rauschel.

Mrs. Stianson moved to Oregon in 1974, and owned and operated a floral shop in Springfield called "Boyer Flowers."

She met her husband, Edward, in Springfield; they were married in Cottage Grove in 1994. Soon afterward, they moved to the Taft Trailer Court in Lincoln City.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed floral design, crafting, fishing and hunting. An avid bingo player, she could often be found playing at Chinook Winds Casino.

Survivors include her husband, Edward; daughter Debbie Haskins of Lincoln City; brothers Donald Rauschel and Dennis Rauschel-Ness, both of Green Bay, Wis., Leonard Rauschel and Gerald Moldrem, both of Springfield; and Charles Rauschel of Portland; and granddaughter Cheryl A. Cox of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

A memorial service celebrating her life is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Pacific View.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

William C. Andruss
William Clifford "Fonzie" Andruss, 53, a resident of Lincoln City for 15 years, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000.

He was born May 8, 1947 in Wanatchee, Wash. to Fred and Evelin Andruss.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Andruss; children, John Branum, Angie O'del, Tina Estelle, William Andruss and Clifford Andruss; grandchildren, Jessie and Justin O'del; Shawna and Josh Estelle; and Anthony, Brian and BillyRay Branum.

No services have been planned.

The family, in loving memory ­ "will remember and have you with us for all times."

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
You're in a better world now.
Sorry you had to go,
but God took your life.
In His hands, we trust.

Alice J. Craig

Alice J. Craig, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 in Gresham, Ore.

She was born June 20, 1918 in Medina, Ohio, where she lived most of her early life. After a short time in Cleveland, she moved to Milwaukie, Ore. in 1947, later was employed by P&C Tool Co.

After her marriage to Theodore Craig on July 27, 1969, they lived in Milwaukie until moving to Pacific City, where they attended Oretown Bible Church. At their church she took attendance on Sundays, taught Sunday School and mailed church bulletins to those unable to attend services.

Besides being a homemaker she was a faithful volunteer at her local center in Pacific City where she contributed her time in various capacities. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, knitting and taking pictures of her family and friends and her beloved Oregon coast. She made her own cards using her rubber stamps, and kept in touch with family and friends through the years.

Alice was steadfast in prayer, daily lifting up her family, friends and missionaries before the Lord. Her life was characterized by her selfless giving to others.

Surviving are a sister, Helen Glanz and husband John of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Richard Perrin and wife Evelyn of Bend, Ore.; a sister-in-law, V. Matthews, 10 nieces, nine nephews, 23 great nieces, 16 great nephews, eight great-great nieces, and seven great-great nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, brothers Eldred and Robert, and sister-in-law Evelyn.

Public funeral services were held Dec. 12 at Mt. Scott Funeral Home, with burial at Willamette National Cemetery.
 

Mary E. (Olson) Tregaskis

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Tregaskis,79, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000 in Beaverton. She was born April 7, 1921 in Seaside, graduating from Seaside High School.

On April 6, 1950, she married Roy Tregaskis, who preceded her in death in 1991. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time at the Oregon beach, painting and crocheting. She lived in Lincoln City in 1988.

Surviving are her son, Richard Tregaskis and a daughter, Terri Tregaskis.

A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel, 4675 SW Watson in Beaverton.

Remembrances are suggested to the Lincoln County Shelter for Abused Women.

Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Jack B. Fisher

Jack B. Fisher, 81, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000 with his wife and children at his bedside.

Jack was born in Kansas City, Mo. on Feb. 27, 1919, and at age of 6 moved to Oregon with his parents, Bill and Luella Fisher, and his sisters, settling in the Hood River Valley. Following his graduation from Cascade Locks High School, he traveled to Sacramento, Calif. where he met and married Jeanette T. Trippe in 1940. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in October of this year.

Jack worked at McClellan Air Force Base during the war-time years and then relocated his family back to Oregon in 1944 where he began his cleaning and painting business which became known as Fisher Painting & Drywall Contractors, Inc., providing services throughout the Mid-Columbia region for the next 46 years. He retired in 1990 and moved to the Oregon coast with Jeanette.

He generously gave his time and talents to the schools and community organizations, a member of the First Methodist Church in The Dalles for many years, and in 1981 became a member of the Gateway Presbyterian Church where he also served as a Deacon and on Session as an Elder of the Church. Jack was active in the Oregon Chapter of Painting & Decorating Contractors of America and served as its state vice president. He was an executive board member of the Chenowith School District during its expansion and construction phase of the school system. Jack loved to fellowship with people and was always giving a helping hand to others. He loved to play the piano and sing.

Surviving are his beloved wife and best friend Jeanette of 60 years; son Bill Fisher, a missionary in southeast Asia; daughters Nanette lee Fisher of Carmel, Calif., Barbara Jean Williams of Otis, Ore., and Jacquelyne Ann Fisher of Gig Harbor, Wash.; a sister Ruth Lee Lofting of The Dalles, Ore.; and his grandchildren Lynette Michelle Planto of Morgan Hill, Calif., Debra Lee St. Aubin of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Nick Swett of Marshall, Minn., Alisa Mae Miller of Aberdeen, S.D., Rob Dodman of Huntington Beach, Calif., Sara Fisher-Mrnak of Minneapolis, Minn., Rien Havens of Boulder, Colo., John Fisher of Spokane, Wash., and Cameron Havens of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel, who handled the arrangements. The family suggests contributions be made to Assembly of God Building Fund in Lincoln City in Jack's memory.
 

Emil "Ted" Kulla

Emil "Ted" Kulla, 85, of Hastings, Minn., died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, following a long battle with bone cancer.

Mr. Kulla was born March 24, 1915 in Brainerd, Minn., the son of Emil and Ella Kulla. He moved to Hastings in 1942 and worked for the local schools for more than 35 years.

He was known by many in the Lincoln City area as a result of his lengthy stays with his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Becky Kulla of Lincoln City. In Lincoln City he was known for his long walks, his smile and sense of humor, and his visits with anyone and everyone.

Surviving are his children, Jim and Becky of Lincoln City, Don and MaryKay of Prescott, Wis. Joyce of Prescott, Wis., Nancy of West St. Paul, Minn., Bill of Chicago, Ill., Judy of Hastings, Minn., Rick and Jolene of Maple Grove, Minn., Jerry of St. Paul, Minn. Debbie and Ernie of Hastings, Minn., and Mike and Shay of Mankato, Minn. He is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn of Idaho, Phyllis and June, and brothers Carl and Don, all from the Brush Plains area of Washington state; as well as 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and Doris, the mother of his children.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 25 at the United Methodist Church, with interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings, Minn. The Rev. Gordon Gathright officiated

The family suggests any contributions be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104, in Mr. Kulla's memory.
 

Geraldine A. Whittenberg

Geraldine Ann Whittenberg, 63, died Nov. 3, 2000. She was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Galveston, Texas to Walfred and Hermina Nylund.

Gerrie went to high school in Virginia and Michigan, later attending college at Long Beach State and Wheaton College in Illinois.

She was an involved mother, enjoying boating, PTA, was school secretary, taught music lessons, was a soccer mom, secretary of Youth Soccer Association, and sewed. She was always close to her family in Bremerton, Wash. and Michigan. Growing up in the church, to her father's delight she became accomplished in playing both the piano and organ.

In 1958 she married John F. Driver, and together they were blessed with three daughters: Sandra Lynn, Carolann Ruth and Jill Renée.

In 1978, Gerrie married David J. Whittenberg. They lived in California, Colorado and New York before returning to Oregon in 1994 to reside in Lincoln City. They continued to enjoy traveling in their motor home throughout the country.

Surviving are her husband, David J. Whittenberg of Lincoln City; sisters, Carol Castaldi of Seattle, Wash. and Ruthie Carlson of Glendora, Calif.; a brother, Gary Nylund of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters, Sandra Lynn Quickle of Clayton, N.C., Carolann Ruth Driver of Seattle, Wash. and Jill Renée Linson of Fairview, Ore.; and grandchildren Casaundra Quickle, Nathaniel Quickle, Zechariah Quickle, Timothy Quickle, Cayman Linson and Devan Linson.

Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 1, at Milwaukie Covenant Church.

Memorial gifts are suggested to Escapees C.A.R.E. Inc., 2000 Care Center Dr., Livingston, TX 11351-9804.

Dec. 6, 2000
 

Helen F. Curtis

Helen Frances (Barker) Curtis, 82, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000 in Corvallis of cancer. She was born June 9, 1918 in Grants Pass, Ore.

Helen married Arnold Curtis in 1975. She retired as a typesetter.

Surviving are her husband, Ar-nold Curtis of Lincoln City; sons, Early Walton of Biggs, Calif., Renny Resh of Mesa, Ariz. and Jack Walton of Chico, Calif.; daughter, Frankie Farmer of Auburn, Calif., 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

No services have been planned, and disposition was by private cremation.

Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
 

Donald E. Cunningham

Donald E. Cunningham, 71, a resident of Sweet Home, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. He was born April 23, 1929 in Portland, Ore., the son of Walter Darwin and Alma Elizabeth Creger Cunningham.

Mr. Cunningham grew up in Portland and moved to Sweet Home where he met and married Marietta Sites on May 15, 1953. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict where he learned drafting.

Following his military service Don went on to work at the Corvallis City Hall and the Newport City Hall for many years as a draftsman, retiring in 1992, moving to Sweet Home two years ago. He was a computer enthusiast, collector of trains and loved photography, enjoyed square dancing and riding bicycles. He was a board member of the Newport Historical Society for a few years, and was an avid "Monday night coffee drinker" with his group.

Surviving are his daughters, Cynthia Brenneman of Sweet Home, Susan VanScoyk of Siletz and Sheri Jackson of Lincoln City; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one on the way.

His wife preceded him in death on June 17, 1978.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, with interment following in the Eureka Cemetery in Newport.

Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Cleo E. Denney

Cleo Eugene Denney, 84, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000. He was born Sept. 5, 1916 in Fannie, Ark. to Marion Denney and Martha (Alton) Denney.

Mr. Denney married his best friend, Linnie (White) Denney on March16, 1937 in Hot Springs, Ark. Cleo and Linnie moved to Merced, Calif. in 1939, where he was shop foreman for various rubber industries. In 1993 they retired to the Depoe Bay area where they joined the Gleneden Beach Christian Church and became active members of the congregation. Cleo loved to hunt, fish and garden, and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves.

Surviving are his beloved wife and friend of 63 years, Linnie Denney; daughters Wanda Webb of Lincoln Beach, and Marilyn Mashing and Diane Loranzo, both of Portland; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Gleneden Beach Christian Church. Mr. Denny was laid to rest at the Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Maud Z. Wullstein

Maud Zeigler Wullstein, 89, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. She was born March 16, 1911 in Caldwell, Idaho to Carl Zeigler and Nona (Tatum) Ziegler.

She married LeRoy H. Wullstein, Sr. on July 3, 1930 in Idaho. He preceded her in death in 1988.

Maud was a published writer of short stories and poems. She and her husband moved to the Lincoln City area from Salt Lake City, Utah in 1974, where she raised her family and continued writing and volunteering for the American Red Cross. She was instrumental in founding Theatre West in Lincoln City and was a continued supporter until her death.

Surviving are her daughter, Molly VanAusten of Lincoln City; her son, Dr. LeRoy H. (Chuck) Wullstein of Salt Lake City, Utah; a grandson, Carl VanAusten of Tualatin, Ore.; and her granddaughters, Hillary VanAusten-Nolan of San Leandro, Calif., Katherine Wullstein-Perkins of Norman, Okla. and Krissy Wullstein-Westien of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The family suggests contributions be made to Theatre West of Lincoln City or to the Nature Conservancy in Maud's memory

No services are planned at this time.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 
 

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Jean E. Morrison

Elizabeth "Jean" Morrison, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000 in Clackamas, Ore.

She was born Aug. 11, 1922 in Watersmeet, Mich. She worked in quality control at Tektronix.

On Oct. 3, 1942 she married George W. Morrison in Detroit, Mich. They moved to Aloha and Beaverton in 1968, and lived in Gleneden Beach from 1983 until February of this year.

Surviving are her husband, George W. Morrison of Aloha; sons George W. Morrison, Jr. of Eugene, Jim R. Morris of Beaverton and Walt A. Morrison of Aloha; a daughter, Lynda M. Ball of Beaverton; sisters Peggy Wigren, Patricia Pew and Nancy Barnes; a brother Dan Morgan; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Public memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 25 at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Chapel, with private disposition by cremation.

Remembrances are suggested to the charity of your choice.
 

Leo W. Tackett II

Leo Wallace Tackett II, 72, of Salem, died Thursday, Nov. 23.

Leo was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Boise, Idaho. He was a graduate of Idaho State University with a degree in pharmacology. Following college he went into the U.S. Marine Corps. After his time in the service, Leo went to California working as a pharmacist for a short time, then he moved to Twin Falls, Idaho to continue his chosen profession as pharmacist.

In 1954 he married Diane Smallwood. He and his family moved to Newport, Ore., then to Lincoln City, where he owned and operated his own pharmacy from 1964 to 1992, then moving to Salem, but continued as a semi-retired pharmacist for Rite-Aid Drug Stores.

Leo enjoyed old-west shooting and was a member of the Single Action Shooting Society.

Surviving are his wife, Diane Tackett of Salem; a son, John B. Tackett of Salem; two daughters, Mary Mattison and Martha Tackett, both of Salem; a sister, Blanche McCann of Sacramento, Calif.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Leo W. Tackett, III.

Private family services were held at Restlawn Funeral Home, with private disposition in Restlawn Memory Gardens
 

Samuel C. VanLiew, Jr.

Samuel Charles VanLiew. Jr., 75, of Lincoln City, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. He was born Jan. 4, 1925 in San Jose, Calif. to Samuel Charles and Katherine (Williams) VanLiew, Sr.

Sam graduated from high school in California. He was drafted into the Army in 1943. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, he went to work as a car salesman in California. He moved to Portland and was sales manager for Frances Ford for more than 10 years. After passing his civil service exam he went to work for Adult and Family Services for Klamath County, retiring from there in 1987. He moved to Lincoln City in 1993. Sam was an avid reader.

Surviving are his stepsons, John VanLiew and Jay VanLiew, both of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Samuel Charles VanLiew, III.

A family memorial service will be held in California. Disposition is by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Nov. 22, 2000
 

William R. Batey

William Riley Batey, 65, of Otis, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 in Lincoln City.

Mr. Batey was born March 20, 1935 in Watson, Maryland to Wil-liam Batey and Anna Belle (Moles) Batey, and was raised in Hubbard, Ore. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from March 1953 to May 1955. He worked as a mechanic for a diesel engineering company.

Mr. Batey married his best friend, Dora Cook, on Aug. 28, 1955 in San Diego, Calif.

Surviving are his wife, Dora (Cook) Batey of Otis; sons Bruce Batey of Otis, Gary Batey of Redland, Ore., Steven Batey of Aloha, Ore., John Batey of Canby, Ore., Scott Batey of Port Townsend, Wash., and Paul Batey of Clackamas, Ore.; daughters Karen Batey of Lincoln City and mary Coolbaugh of Oregon City, Ore.; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel, who handled the arrangements.
 

Robert F. Bost

Robert Franklin Bost, 63, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 in Lincoln City. He was born Feb. 11, 1937 to Carl and Nellie Kingid.

Mr. Bost is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Crook) Bost of Milwaukie, Ore.; daughters, Debra Davie of Salem, Ore., Barb Deutsch of Newberg, Ore., Donna Bost of Milwaukie, Ore., Patricia Bost of Philomath, Ore., and Delores Bost of Sweethome, Ore.; sons, Richard Mellor of Gladstone, Ore. and Rob Swartout of Eugene, Ore.; a sister, Carl Kingid of Oregon City, Ore.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.
 

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Ruth E. Aycock

Ruth E. Aycock, 81, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 in Estacada.

Ruth was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Springwater, Ore. Her parents were Joseph and Rose Guttridge. She graduated from Estacada High School in 1936 and went on to Normal School (now Western Oregon University in Monmouth). She began teaching in a two-room school in the Springwater area and then at Estacada Grade School.

On Aug. 19, 1940, she married Ernest "Ray" Aycock in Reno, Nev. They moved to Lincoln City in 1966 and Ruth taught at the Taft Grade School until she retired in 1980.

She was a lifetime member of Springwater Presbyterian Church, the Mountain Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star and Delta Kappa Gamma. She enjoyed traveling and working in her flower garden.

Surviving are her brother, Joseph Z. Guttridge of Estacada; and her sisters, Alice "Anne" Vaughn of Kent, Wash. and Elizabeth R. McMullen of Astoria, Ore.

She was preceded in death by her husband Earnest "Ray" in 1974 and her son Ernie in 1998.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Springwater Church Endowment Fund or charity of your choice.

Estacada Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

James M. Foster

James McKee Foster, 73, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 at his home in Lincoln City. He was born June 11, 1927 in Forest Grove, Ore. to James C. and Opal Pearl (Hawkins) Foster.

Jim attended grade school in Forest Grove, but graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1945, and joined the Army in August of 1945, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged in January of 1947. After his military years, Jim went to work driving trucks for major companies in Portland, such as Industrial Air, Air-co and Liquid Carbonics, from which he retired in 1989.

Jim married Margaret "Peggy" Orr in 1967 in Vancouver, Wash. After retiring in 1989, Jim and Peggy lived in Portland until she retired in 1993, at which time they moved to Lincoln City.

Jim was very active in Fast-Pitch Softball in Portland for 20 years. He loved playing jazz piano, playing golf and being with his family. He was a member of the local Elks Lodge and a volunteer for the Meals-on-Wheels Program here in Lincoln City, and previously in Vancouver, Wash.

Surviving are his sons, Jim Foster of Sherwood, Steve Foster of Portland, and Brad Foster of Vernonia; his daughter, Carol Chapman of McMinnville; his step-daughters, Sandra and Cheryl; his sister, Carrie Campbell of Tigard; his step mother, Evelyn Knowles of King City; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Jim's wife, Peggy, of 33 years, died soon after him. A Celebration of Life will be held for them both on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Margaret O. Foster

Margaret "Peggy" Olive Foster. 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000 at her home in Lincoln City. She was born July 4, 1931 in Butte, Mont. to John and Blanche (Johnson) Orr.

Peggy graduated from Roosevelt High School in Portland in 1948. She started working at the phone company with computers when computers were brand new to the world, and continued working with computers for her career. She was a data processor for several places, including a time when she worked with her husband, Jim, at Air-Co, in Portland. Peggy then went to work for Green Meadows Country Club in Vancouver, Wash., until retiring in 1993, at which time she and Jim moved to Lincoln City.

Peggy married James Foster in Vancouver in 1967. She loved music and dancing and was an amazing whistler. She adopted all strangers and made them a part of the family she loved being with so much. She enjoyed collecting clowns and was a fantastic cook.

Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Lee of Seattle, Cheryl Voorhees of eastern Washington, and Mary Phillips of Depoe Bay; her step-children, Jim C. Foster of Sherwood, Steve Foster of Portland, Brad Foster of Vernonia, and Carol Chapman of McMinnville; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peggy's husband, Jim, of 33 years died a day before her.

A Celebration of Life will be held for them both on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Dolores Lehmer

Dolores "Patti" Lehmer, 76, a 19-year resident of Gleneden Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

She was born Jan. 12, 1924 to Clayton and Dolores Lodge in Pueblo, Colo. She married Glenn Lehmer on July 26, 1942 in Anaheim, Cal.

She was a homemaker for 58 years, was an avid golfer, an active member of the Salishan Golf Club, and won the club championship in 1985.

While in California she was involved in charitable work as a member of the LaQuinta Arts League, the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley, and the Living Desert Reserve.

Surviving are her husband, Glenn; daughters Wendy Leavitt of Salem and Sandy Matthews of Brea, Calif.; grandchildren Jill Leavitt of Bend, Jody Aafedt of Chicago and Jamie Matthews of San Francisco; and sister Lois Ainck of San Diego.

A memorial service was held at the Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Episcopal Parish of St. James, P.O. Box 789, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
 

Medora Zimmerman

Medora Zimmerman, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000. She was born Oct. 8, 1931.

Medora served two terms on the Depoe Bay City Council, chaired the Fleet of Flowers Committee for several years, and was named Depoe Bay's Woman of the Year in 1992.

Her passing was very peaceful, and she will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her children Mike Zimmerman, Ellen Hager, LeeAnne and Dan Zimmerman; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated ­ they made her final days most pleasant.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Sacred Heart Church in Newport, time to be announced.
 

Nov. 8, 2000
 

Floyd A. King

Floyd Allen King, 86, of Otis, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2000 in Beaverton.

Mr. King was born Oct. 21, 1913 in Coledo, Ore. to Leslie Miles King and Emma (Smalley) King. He worked as a logger for a lumber company until he retired in 1975.

Mr. King married his wife, Mary Bundy King in Roseburg on May 16, 1940. After retiring they moved to the Lincoln City area.

Mr. King is survived by his wife, Mary (Bundy) King of Otis; sons Larry King also of Otis and Thomas Lee King of Portland; daughter, Shirley Lee Klein of Beaverton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

At the family's request there are no services. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Senior Companion Program.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Lloyd M. Landwehr

Lloyd M. Landwehr was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 7, 1915, and died in Bothell, Wash. on Nov. 3, 2000. His grade school and high school years were spent in Astoria, after his parents bought a business there. He attended Oregon State University and was affiliated with Phi Kappa Si Fraternity and graduated in 1938 with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He was hired by Texaco shortly after. In 1940 he enlisted in the National Guard, then went on to the Air Force where he served in the U.S. and Egypt.

He was discharged in 1945 after attaining the rank of captain. He then rejoined Texaco, spent 25 years in Seattle, nine years in Portland, then retired in 1980. He and his wife purchased a home in Coronado Shores at Gleneden Beach, Ore., and lived there for 19 years. In April 2000, they sold and moved to Bothell, Wash. to downsize and be closer to their daughter Ellen and granddaughter Alison. During the years in Oregon he was active in many organizations including North Lincoln Hospital Foundation (a board member), Kiwanis Club, Lincoln City Elks, Congregational Church (financial secretary), K-GB-LB water board for 6 years, and Hospital Auxiliary. As a volunteer he worked at Home Health on a regular basis was a frequent cashier at the Kiwanis Thrift Store and assisted wherever he was needed in other capacities. His hobbies included fishing in rivers and lakes, camping out with his family, playing bridge and traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada, British Isles, Europe, Morocco, Mexico, and enjoyed several cruises.

He leaves behind his wife Ruth of 52 years, daughter Ellen, granddaughter Alison, sister Johanna Hendrickson, one niece and six nephews. In his memory contributions may be made to the North Lincoln Hospital Foundation or the Congregational Church.

For memorial service information contact Bothell Funeral Home at (425) 486-1281.

Bothell Funeral Home in Bothell, Wash. handled the arrangements.
 

Jack Lovejoy

Jack Lovejoy, 83, of Lincoln City, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000.

Mr. Lovejoy was born Jan. 3, 1917 in Spokane, Wash. to Frank Lovejoy and Ella Mae (Bates) Lovejoy. He was a civilian mechanic at Hickam Airfield and a survivor of Pearl Harbor during World War II. He personally managed the food service at the World's Fair and was employed by Spokane Crescent Department store. Jack and his wife, Alice (Ayers) Lovejoy, wintered in Yuma, Ariz. starting in 1975 and summered in Lincoln City until the moved to Lincoln City permanently in May of 1999.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Lovejoy of Lincoln City; a son, Steve and Marcia Lovejoy of Otis; and daughter, Kathy and Robert Loshbaugh of Overland Park, Kan. He has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Fairmont Cemetery in Spokane, Wash.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Lewis H. McMillen

Lewis Hale McMillen, 80, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles.

Mr. McMillen was born Dec. 27, 1919 in Yokum, Texas to Lewis A. McMillen and Artie Belle (McCain) McMillen. He married his best friend, Roberta (Shook) McMillen in Comanche, Texas on June 30, 1946. Mr. McMillen was a salesman for Westinghouse in Portland for many years before he retired in 1981 and moved to Lincoln City.

Mr. McMillen was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta, in 1993. He is survived by his daughter, DeAnn Long, of Lincoln City and his son, Charles Coleman, of Beaverton.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Richelle R. Piazza

Richelle Renee Piazza, 35, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000 in Conway, S.C.

Born Oct. 14, 1965 in San Jose, Calif., she was the daughter of Rich Piazza and the late Carol Carlson Piazza. Ms. Piazza was formerly of Lincoln City and loved music and life.

Surviving, in addition to her father and step-mother, Pam K. Piazza of San Jose, Calif., her sisters Nina Hval and husband, Doug of Carson City, Nev., and Joy Piazza of Denver, Colo.; brother, Tim Piazza and his wife, Jess, of Sitka, Alaska; one nephew, Danny Clark of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and six nieces .

Memorials may be made to the American Liver Association, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, in Murrells Inlet, S.C., handled the arrangements.
 

Larry E. Roloff

Larry Earl Roloff, 57, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000 at North Lincoln Hospital.

Mr. Roloff was born Sept. 5, 1943 in Vancouver, Wash. to Fred Earl Roloff and Jeanne (Connor) Roloff.

Surviving are his wife, Robyn (Engelquist) Roloff; son, Casey and daughter-in-law Laura; daughter, Darci Keefer and son-in-law Chris; son, Bill Roloff; mother, Jeanne Galloway; and his mother-in-law, Irma Engelquist; all of Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Nov. 1, 2000
 

Katrine F. Day

Katrine (Katy) F. Day, 82, a former resident of Shoshone, Idaho and Portland, Ore., died at her residence in Cloverdale on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000.

Katy was born April 21, 1918 in Shoshone, Idaho. After the death of her mother, Florence Brennan, at the age of 2, Katy was adopted and lived with her grandparents, OJ and Alice Brennan.

Mrs. Day was an employment specialist for the State of Oregon Employment Division. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Joseph Day.

Katy is survived by close friend and caregiver, Pat Griffith. At her request, there will be no services. Disposition is by cremation.

Remembrances are suggested to North Lincoln Hospice, 3100 NE 28th St., Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Raymond A. "Ray" Lee

Raymond Allison "Ray" Lee, 81, a long-time resident of Pacific City and former resident of Lincoln City, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000 in Beaverton following a short illness.

Ray was born June 14, 1919 in San Jose, Calif. When he was a young child he moved with his parents to Waldport, Ore. where he grew up. During World War II he served in the Army Air corps on the European front. He was a member of the Catholic Church

Ray married Martha "Lois" Dey of Coquille, Ore. in 1946. They lived in several communities in western Oregon, where Ray worked as a professional truck driver for various companies, among them Loren Golly Trucking of Lincoln City. Ray and Lois retired to Pacific City in 1981. They celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary prior to Lois's death, June 14, 1998. In June of 1999 Ray moved from Pacific City to live with his children in Grand Ronde and Beaverton.

Ray was a life-long outdoors man who had a keen eye for beachcombing and arrowhead collecting. He especially enjoyed fishing trips with his son. When Ray retired, he and his dog, Toby, took long walks together every day. He would stop to visit with his many neighborhood friends, and share reminiscences of his old logging and fishing days on the Oregon coast.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in law, Michaelle D. and Marvin Kimsey of Grand Ronde; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. "Mike" and Gayle M. Lee of Beaverton; his four grandchildren and their spouses, Laura and Mel Place of Newberg, Robert and Jen Lambert of Dundee, David Lee of Gladstone, and Steve Lee of Beaverton; and four great-grandchildren, Jordann Raylee Wagner and Amanda Wagner, both of Tigard, Nicholas Lambert and Connor Lambert, both of Dundee.

Per the decedent's request there will be no services.

The family suggests remembrances may be contributions to the Oregon Humane Society.

Fruiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove handled the arrangements.
 

Delbert H. Oden

Delbert Herman Oden, 90, formerly of Roseburg, Ore., died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 at his home in Lincoln City.

Mr. Oden was born April 29, 1910 in Roseburg to Herman Oden and Estella (Whittsett) Oden. Delbert was drafted into the Army and fought in World War II, serving in the Philippines.

He worked as a rancher until his service in the army, and then he worked as an auto mechanic and later a logger. Mr. Oden owned and worked a farm until he retired and moved to the Lincoln City area in 1988. He was active in various churches in the area.

Surviving are his wife, Mary (Johnson) Oden of Lincoln City; daughters, Betty Carter of Otis and Caroline Ridgeway of Pleasanton, Calif.; son, Lester Oden, also of Otis; stepsons Robert O'Connor of Junction City, Michael O'Connor and Richard O'Connor, both of Eugene; former wife Laura Frost Carnes of Newport and former wife Grace Oden of Eugene; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

At the decedent's wishes, no services were held. Disposition was by Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City.
 

M. Lee Pope

M. Lee Pope. 80, of Gleneden Beach, formerly of Portland, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000.

Mr. Pope was born Nov. 21, 1919 in Tulsa, Okla. to Harry A. Pope and Gladys (Dunkle) Pope. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the infantry, and worked driving light trucks and staff cars in central Europe. After his time in the service he moved to the Portland area, where he worked at Interstate Tractor and Equipment. He was a parts buyer for heavy equipment businesses such as Halton Tractor and Cornwell Tool Dealer.

Mr. Pope met and married his best friend, Marjorie Ledbetter, on Nov. 23, 1946. She preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 1966.

Mr. Pope retired and moved to Gleneden Beach in 1982. His hobbies were salmon fishing, hunting ducks, and tinkering on boats and cars.

Surviving are his daughter, Dianna Pope of Corbett, Ore.; his son, Marvin Pope of Kelso, Wash.; his sister, Francis James of Rio Rancho, N.M.; his long-time companion Mary Cox of Gleneden Beach; three grandchildren and one niece.

Contributions in Mr. Pope's name may be made to Ducks Unlimited and the Humane Society.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

From Oct. 25

Michael D. Baker

Michael Dell Baker, 46, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 in Portland of natural causes.

Mr. Baker was born Nov. 21, 1953 in Redding, Calif. He had served in the U.S. Army, was an auto and diesel mechanic, retiring in 1998. Moving from Fresno, Calif. He spent three months in Lincoln City prior to settling in the Portland area.

On Aug. 8 of this year Michael married Joyce Shelly Holliman in Oregon City.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; sons, Jason Baker, Levi Baker, Joshua Whitt, Joey Whitt, Jacob Whitt; a daughter, Brittney Baker; his father and mother, Delmar Baker and Rosa Reed Baker; two brothers, George Baker and Edward Baker; four sisters, Anita Baker, Patricia Roller, Coleen Smith and Brenda Baker; and three grandchildren.

A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, with public burial at 2 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery.
 

Barbara A. Ward

Barbara Ann Ward, 77, of Roads End, Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 after a short illness. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. to Ruth and Earl Benton.

She graduated from the Cheyenne High School as the Valedictorian of her class, and attended the University of Wyoming where she became a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1944 she was elected the Queen of Cheyenne Frontier Days.

In 1944, Barbara married Lt. John Ward of the U.S. Army Air Corps, a native of Chile, and after the war lived in that country for some years. On her return to the U.S., she relocated to the Seattle, Wash. and Bellevue, Wash. area. She was an avid sailor, lived and cruised extensively in the Pacific Northwest waters and lived aboard her boat for many years. She was also active in politics and was a member of the Overlake Republican Women's Association. The Wards moved to the Lincoln City area 12 years ago to be nearer their son and grandchildren. She loved the theater and was in many of the plays given by Theatre West in Lincoln City.

Surviving are her husband, John of Roads End; her son Mike Ward of Forest Grove, Ore., two grandchildren, Alethia Ward of Forest Grove, Ore. and David Ward and his wife, Nancy, of West Seattle, Wash.

At Barbara's request, there will be no memorial services.
 
 
 

From Oct. 11, 2000

Howard W. Kirkpatrick

Howard William Kirkpatrick, 89, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000. He was born April 13, 1911 in Stanton, Iowa.

On Jan. 18, 1941, Howard married June March in Seattle, Wash. They moved to Portland in May 1941, and they lived in numerous cities throughout western Oregon.

Howard had held various jobs in the lumber industry throughout his working days, retiring in April 1976. June had been an elementary school teacher in the Eugene school district. June died of cancer on Aug. 29, 1977.

Howard moved to Lincoln City in 1978, and on Jan. 23, 1979, married Margaret Spencer Gordon, whom he had known since grade school, and they graduated in the same class from Lincoln High School.

Surviving are his four sons, Thomas Grant Kirkpatrick, Larry Lee Kirkpatrick, Steven Howard Kirkpatrick and Edwin Allen Kirkpatrick; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Anna E. Morse

Anna Elizabeth Morse, 90, of Portland, and formerly of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Oct, 4, 2000 in Portland.

Mrs. Morse was born June 2, 1910 in Cornelius, Ore. to William Pavey and Anna (Bliss) Pavey. Anna grew up in Hillsboro. Anna married her best friend, Isaac Morse, on March 10, 1936. They resided in the Portland area until he retired and they relocated to Lincoln City where they enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling. Isaac died on June 17, 1989 in Lincoln City.

Anna moved with family to the Portland area in 1999 and remained there until her death.

Anna Elizabeth Morse is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at The Evangelical Church in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Franklyn A. Taylor

Franklyn Arthur Taylor, 61, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 of natural causes in Lincoln City.

Mr. Taylor was born May 20, 1939 in Pendleton, Ore. He moved to the Oregon coast in 1999 from Dallas, Ore. He was used to hard work most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and camping and being with his friends.

Surviving are three sons, Arthur William Taylor of Milpitas, Calif., Robert Dean Taylor and Steven James Taylor, both of Thayer, Mo.; a brother, LeRoy Taylor of Milpitas, Calif. and five grandchildren.

No services will be held. Disposition was by cremation. Bateman Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
 

Gerald G. "Jed" Wade

Gerald G. "Jed" Wade, 81, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000 in Bend of complications due to cancer.
 

Mr. Wade was born Jan. 25, 1919 in Nez Perce, Idaho. On Sept. 25, 1955 he married Margaret Reilly, who died July 2 of this year.

Mr. Wade served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A veteran of the Bataan Death March, he escaped his Jap-anese captors and spent the bulk of the war fighting with the Philippine resistance.

Until Sept. 24 of this year he had lived in Lincoln City since 1974.

Surviving are a niece, Kathy Ann Wade of Bend; a sister, Peggy Wade of Wenatchee, Wash.; and several other nieces and nephews living throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado and North Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, and his wife of 45 years.

Disposition will be by private burial, and private family memorial services will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggestion to the World War II Memorial to be erected in Washington, D.C.

Deschutes Memorial Funeral Home in Bend handled the arrangements.

From Prior Editions...

Jim Collins

Jim Collins, 66, of Sublimity, Ore., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000.

He was born Feb. 7, 1934 in Lebanon, Ore.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara of Sublimity; two daughters, Michelle Weber of Salem and Tanja (T.J.) Mikoleit of Lincoln Beach; two sons, Brian Collins of Lebanon and Craig Collins of Enterprise; eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

The Collins' lived in Otis about 10 years, and recently moved to Sublimity.
 

Dorothy M.S. Hallead

Dorothy Mary Sargent Shella-bear Hallead, 78, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000 in Gleneden Beach.

She was born June 11, 1922 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, daughter of Henry and Eliza Cruickshank Shellabear. In 1946 she married Kenneth A. Hallead, who preceded her in death in July of this year.

Mrs. Hallead was active in the Sunset Fuchsia Chapter 163, Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Ann of Lincoln City; two nieces and three nephews of Sydney, Australia and Seattle Wash. respectively; and by a cousin, Elaine Pitts of Foster City, Calif.

Ms. Hallead was also preceded in death by a brother, A.J.S. Shellabear of Australia.

Disposition was by cremation at the decedent's request ­ no memorial service.

The family suggests remembrances to North Lincoln Hospice.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Fern A.A. Jacobson

Fern Alice Ann Jacobson, 90, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000 in Oregon City. She was born May 8, 1910 in Graham, Alberta, Canada.

Fern was a lifetime homemaker, an accomplished artist and loved bowling; was a member of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge, the 50 Club Senior Center in Lincoln City, as well as the Baptist Church in Beavercreek. She spent the last seven years in Oregon City.

Survivors include sons Robert Wright of Beavercreek, Ore. and Rueben Wright of Lebanon, Ore.; step-daughter Aundrea Martinez of Vancouver, Wash. and step-son Richard Jackson of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Beavercreek Baptist Church. Private burial will take place prior to the memorial service in Lincoln Memorial Park.

Remembrances are suggested to the Beavercreek Baptist Church.

Holman-Hankins-Bowker & Waud Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
 

Vera Klemmer

Vera Klemmer, 85, of Dallas, Ore., died Friday, Sept. 20, 2000 of heart failure in Salem Hospital.

Vera was born Feb. 22, 1915 in Norfolk, Neb. She was raised in Nebraska, and in high school participated in the debate club and basketball, and was involved in a church building project. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Order of Eastern Star, and volunteered in the church youth group.

In 1993 she moved from Lincoln City to Dallas.

Vera's husband, Theodore A. Klemmer, preceded her in death in 1994

Surviving are her daughters, Jean Dunn of Tigard and Leanne Schemp of Corvallis; a son, John Dial of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Walter Maas of Norfolk, Neb., a sister Irene Harned of Vallejo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 SW 13th St., Lincoln City.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 169, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem is handling the arrangements.
 

John R. LaRiviere

John Raymond LaRiviere, 55, of Woodburn, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000.

He was born June 28, 1945 in Detroit, Mich., and moved to Oregon in 1971.

John was co-founder of Abiqua Engineering, Inc. of Salem and Lincoln City. He also worked for the Tillamook County Health Department.

Surviving are his wife, Liana Celeste (Franke) LaRiviere; daughter Lorraine Kathleen (Randy) Wicht of Gresham; brother, Robert A. Jr. (Marilyn) of Livonia, Mich.; sisters, Sister Laetitia, ihm, of Monroe, Mich. and Pauline A. (Lewis) Beaver of Pahrump, Nev., and grandchildren Cory William and Randi Kiana. John was predeceased by a son, Michael Brandon, who died July 30, 1989.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Woodburn.
 

Clarence K. McCarty

Clarence King McCarty, 77, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. He was born April 2, 1923 in Watsonville, Calif. to Joseph and Helen (Berry) McCarty.

Clarence served in the U.S. Army from March of 1943 to February of 1946.

Surviving is his sister, Joyce Thomas of Otis.

No services are planned.

Disposition was by cremation with placement at Willamette National Cemetery.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Mildred M. Richardson

Mildred Mae Richardson, 88, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Sept.; 20, 2000.

Mrs. Richardson was born June 8, 1912 in Wilbur, Wash. to Mose and Nellie (Marsh) Warehime. Mildred married Kenneth Richardson in 1939 in Wilbur, Wash.; he preceded her in death in 1965. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene in 1939.

Millie was a residential caregiver for many years. She moved to Lincoln City in 1991 from Spokane, Wash. She lived and had many friends at Surfwood Manor, then at Lincolnshire. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.

Surviving are a daughter, Dixie Whitt of Lincoln City; a son, Karl Richardson of Pasco, Wash.; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Wilbur Cemetery in Wilbur, Wash.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.

Sept. 20, 2000 - Obituaries

Ida S. Beck

Ida S. Beck, 81, died Aug. 22, 2000 in Floyd, Va. of congestive heart failure.

She was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Walla Walla, Wash. Ida came to Portland in the early '50s, worked for a time as a "camera girl" in a local nightclub, then was a bookkeeper for J.C. Penney. Following her retirement in the late 1970s she operated a gift shop in Lincoln City for several years, residing at the Dorchester House. In April of 1999 she moved to Floyd, Va. to live with her daughter.

Surviving are a son, Phillip Rose of Portland; a daughter, Carolyn Jean Rose of Floyd, Va., four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding Ida in death were a son, James Rose, in 1994 and her husband, Stanley, in 1995.

Remembrances are suggested to Dorchester House, 2701 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Omega Funeral and Cremation Service of Portland handled the arrangements.
 

Shirlee M. Blair

Shirlee Mae Blair, 77, of Neotsu, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. She was born Nov. 17, 1922 in Kernville, Ore. to Axel and Mattie (Anderson) Olsen.

Shirlee married John Blair in Tehran, Iran in 1966. She moved here from Ethiopia in 1977. She was a very active member of St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband, John of Neotsu; her son, Courtney Anderson of Pacifica, Calif.; her sister, Thelma Williams of McMinnville; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 13, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Daniel R. Cochran

Daniel R. Cochran, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 at his home in Rose Lodge.

Mr. Cochran was born Feb. 1, 1932 in Waco, Texas to Perry and Christine (Bradshaw) Cochran. He married La Veta Hevner Dec. 28, 1953 in Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He was a 20-year Marine, a veteran of the Korean conflict and a survivor of the Cho-sin Reservoir and Vietnam. He worked with NALCO as a sales representative for 17 years in Carson, Calif. and was the owner/operator of Dipper Dan Portable Toilets throughout southern California.

Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife, La Veta Cochran of Rose Lodge; his son, Michael Dean Cochran of Otis; his daughters, Debra Rae Braswell of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Sheryl Kay Corpus of Lawrenceville, Ga., Angela Lea Colony of Alta Loma, Calif., and Karen Sue Kemp of Garden Grove, Calif.; his brother, Ernest Ray Canada and his sister, Lois Bearden, both of Smithville, Texas; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 9, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with burial following at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

George J. Eberly, Sr.

Recitation of the Rosary for George Joseph Eberly, Sr. was Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Zeller Chapel of the Roses in Portland.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41st Ave., in Portland. Rite of interment will be in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Portland.

Survivors include his daughters Shirley A. May and Georgette Shannon; and his sons Dwayne Eberly and his son, George Eberly, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Stephen's Catholic Church.

Zeller Chapel of the Roses handled the arrangements.
 

Marion C. Koeber

Marion C. Koeber, 85, died in Lincoln City on Aug. 16, 2000. She was born Marion Ritter on Oct. 16, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pa.

In 1936, Marion married Frank Penater. They lived in Springfield, then Drexel Hill, Pa., divorcing in 1948.

In 1953 she married Ivan Koeber and they moved to Oregon. She was an executive secretary at Willamette Industries in Beaverton. After retirement she moved to Pacific City. She was an avid Blazers fan.Surviving are her two sons, Don Penater and his wife Tara of Pacific City, and Bob Penater and his wife Peg of Bailey, Colo.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Her daughter, Marion Horwell, died in a May 1996 snowstorm on Mt. Hood.

Disposition was by cremation and no services are planned at this time.

If further information is required, please call Mr. Robert Penater at (503) 838-8419.
 

9/6/00 Obituaries

Arden V. Bruce

Arden Vernon Bruce, 74, of Otis, died July 28, 2000 of cancer.

He was born Dec. 23, 1925 in Oakridge, Ore. to Frode and Mary (Lohner) Bruce. He graduated from Junction City High School, and was veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps.

Arden had been a resident of Yreka, Calif., Veneta, Junction City and Newport, Ore. He had been an Oregon coast resident since 1965.

With a musician's background on the trumpet and organ, he had been a member of the Tex Ritter Band, Elks Club Marching Band, and Eldred Glaspey Band.

Arden's hobbies/interests were fishing, hunting, real estate, classic Chrysler cars, ultra lite and hang glider.

Surviving are his brothers, Harold Brus of Eugene and Richard Bruce of Auburn, Wash.; and a sister, Helen Hansen of Eugene.

No services were planned, with burial taking place Aug. 1, 2000 in Danish Cemetery in Junction City.

Chapel of Memories funeral home handled the arrangements.
 

Elsie Tull

Elsie Tull, 96, of Corvallis, died Aug. 28, 2000 in Lincoln City.

She was born June 18, 1904 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, residing there until the age of 6. She moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada where she was raised and educated.

On Sept. 29, 1929, Elsie moved to the United States and settled in the Salem area, becoming a U.S. citizen on June 14, 1936.

On Sept. 30, 1932 Elsie married Ray Tull, who preceded her in death May 26, 1950. She had been employed as a secretary.

Surviving is a son, Conrad Tull of Corvallis; as well as two grandchildren, Aaron Tull of Corvallis and Adam Tull of Creswell.

Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Barrick Funeral Home in Salem, with disposition at Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem.

Barrick Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Ida Beck

Ida Beck, 81, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000 in Floyd County, Va. (Blue Ridge Mountains country) of congestive heart failure after a long period of suffering multiple small strokes.

After spending some happy times in retirement at the historic Dorchester House in Lincoln City with many of her friends, she stayed in Portland at Willamette View (an assisted living facility). She lived briefly with her granddaughter Tanya in Milwaukie where she suffered her first debilitating stroke. When her condition improved somewhat she moved to Virginia in April 1999 to be with her daughter, Jeanne Rose who cared for her until her death.

Ida had a wonderful and active life. After being widowed from Lloyd Nelson, she moved to Lincoln City and was happily married to L.Z. Brack until he died; then enjoyed several years as the wife of Stan Beck (now deceased) while living in Lincoln City. She had several careers, starting out young as a beautician, then was in modeling photography, bookkeeping, motel owner/manager (Kon-Tiki in Lincoln City) and was owner/manager of The Black Market (now Catch the Wind Kites) in Lincoln City. She was also president of the rock club in Lincoln City (she had an extensive collection), participating in field trips and creating beautiful things out of rocks.

Surviving are her daughter Jeanne Rose of Virginia and her son Philip D. Rose of Boring, Ore. A son, James of Portland, died a few years ago of cancer.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Tanya Rose, Daniel Rose, Cynthia Sorber and Susan Briggs; great-grandchildren Katrena Sorber, Erika Sorber, Paris Anderson, Jennifer Briggs, Christina Briggs, Anthony Glover and Aaron Glover; and great-great-grandchildren are Lindsey Curtis and Ryan Kelley.
 

James K. Dambley

James Kenneth Dambley, 81, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000.

Mr. Dambley was born Feb. 18, 1919 in Sock Rapids, Minn. to Alexander and Ruth Worman Dambley. He married Dorothy Roher in Lincoln City on Sept. 25, 1948. Jim worked as a meter reader for Pacific Power. He was a charter member of Oceanlake BPOE Lodge 1886 in Lincoln City.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Dambley of Lincoln City; his sisters, Margaret Fabianich of Beaverton and June Bennett of Corvallis; and his brother Earl Dambley of San Leandro, Calif.

A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 25 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City. Entombment was at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Salem.

Memorials have been suggested to Happy Talk Harbor Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 2094, Waldport, OR 97394.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Naomi Giles

Naomi Giles, 76, of Pacific City, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000 in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Giles was born Sept. 4, 1923 in New London, Conn. to Frederick and Lora (Wilson) Giles. Later in life she married John E. Giles, and they have made Pacific City their home for the past several years. Naomi has been very happy being a homemaker, and has lead an interesting life being stationed in various parts of the world with her husband who was in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Surviving are her husband, John E. Giles of Pacific City; her daughters, Naomi Jean Smith and Susan Elaine Towery, both of Acworth, Ga., five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is handling the arrangements.
 

Paul J. Manteufel

Paul J. Manteufel, 42 of Otis, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 in Portland.

Paul was born Nov. 7, 1957 in Chicago, Ill. to Ken and Darlene (Van Valen) Phelan. He married Kathleen Edger Nov. 7, 1997 in Lincoln City. He last worked as a cook for the Surfrider Restaurant in Lincoln Beach.

Surviving are his wife, Kathleen of Gleneden Beach; his sons, Kenny and Danny, his daughters, Tina, Crystal, Jennifer, all of Chicago, Ill., and Katelyn of Lincoln City; his brother, Dave Phelan and sister Vikki Miller, both of Otis; and three nieces.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 24, at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Mary D. Stone

Mary D. Stone, 92, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000 in Lincoln City.

She was born Dec. 3, 1908 in McKeesport, Pa. to W.J. and Sarah Pearce.

On Nov. 26, 1926 she married Norman Williams. They moved to Oregon in 1936 and established an auto parts store in Portland and later in Lake Oswego. Norman preceded her in death in 1957.

In 1958, Mary wed Marshall Russell and joined him in his florist business in Lake Oswego. The bought a second home in Depoe Bay, and he preceded her in death in 1968.

Mary worked at several resorts and managed gift stores on the coast. She enjoy flower gardening, and her rhododendrons were a special stop for tour buses.

In 1975 she married John B. Stone, Jr. - he preceded her in death in 1985.

Mrs. Stone is survived by a daughter, Joanne W. Ledincky of Gleneden Beach; a son, Robert P. Williams of Snohomish,Wash.; six grandchildren: Robert J. Stone, Sandra L. Sherwood, Anne Stone, Robin Christy, Cameron Williams and Lauren Williams; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death was a son, W.J. "Jack" Williams, in 1959.

There were private family services, with interment in Riverview Cemetery in Portland.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy, 1931 NW 33rd St., Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Mabel L.M. Taylor

Mabel Lea Martin Taylor, 92, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000.

She was born Nov. 11, 1907 in Lake Charles, La. to Lucius Robert Martin and Angel Marie Humbert Martin.

On Aug. 4, 1927 she married David Moody Taylor in Randolph County, Ark.

Preceding Mrs.Taylor in death were her husband, Moody, in August of 1976; her mother and father; three brothers; a son-in-law, Claud Miller; and her grandson, David Barton.

Surviving are two daughters, Regina Davine Miller of Gleneden Beach, and Dortha Jean Ishmael and husband, Lane, of Jenks, Okla.; four grandsons and their wives - Bob and Cheri Miller, Don and Dayna Barton, James and Becky Barton, and Doug and Shirley Barton ­ another grandson, Steve Miller; two granddaughters and their husbands ­ Barbara and David Sheets, and Patricia and Wes Worthington ­ another granddaughter, Karen Barton; 17 great-grandchildren, Lani Shepard and her husband Travis, Amanda Miller, Amber Erlewine and husband Tony, Jacob Sheets, Maryanne Sheets, Jamey Barton, Jack Barton and wife Melissa, Cade Barton, Trina DuVall, Dylan DuVall, Jeremy Worthington, Chance Worthington, Tonya Reel, Bobby Barton, Anna Barton, Kirstie Barton and Lindsay Barton; nine great-great-grandchildren, Ameris Shepard, Nathan Erlewine, Jessa Erlewine, Chelsea, David and Kris Barton, Kyle Barton, Caleb Worthington and Kaylee Ann Worthington; three nephews; two nieces, and many friends.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Lincoln City Church of Christ.

Contributions in Mabel's memory are suggested to the Church of Christ Mission Fund.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport handled the arrangements.

Lloyd R. Pettinger, Sr.

Lloyd Reginald Pettinger, Sr., 87, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000 in the Crescent City Hospital.

He was born Dec. 25, 1912, the seventh of eight children, to John Baptist and Margarite Shaffer Pettinger in Adair, Iowa.

In the mid-'30s Lloyd set off with his brother, Bob, to travel to Oregon in search of adventure. He fell trees in the Siletz, Alsea and Coos rivers, and the east side of the Cascades. He also mined gold along the Applegate River and journeyed to Alaska where he an his brother rode a log raft down the Yukon River from Fairbanks to the sea.

In November, 1940 Lloyd enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving in the 31st Photo Reconnaissance squadron in the European Theater. He attained the rank of master sergeant and was a line chief in his P-38 squadron.

In 1943, before going overseas, Lloyd married his wife of 56 years, Gladys Ruth Lowry, in Oklahoma City. He served in World War II until the war's end, at which time he returned to Oregon, settling in Depoe Bay where he began a 40-year career as a commercial fisherman. His boat, The Migrant, still fishes today. Nicknamed "Tiny" or "Junior," he was one of the top salmon fisherman on the west coast. As a testament to his fish-catching ability, 25 years after his retirement the fish are finally coming back.

In 1961 he moved his family to Brookings, retiring in 1975 and pursuing other interests such as gardening and winemaking ("Bad Dad" wine).

Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, Reggie and wife Sarah, David and wife Wendy, Brad and wife Tami, and Patty and husband Randy. He lost one son, Greg, to diabetes in 1987.

Also surviving are 15 grandchildren: Theresa, Allison, Stephanie, Jonathan, Robert, Katheryn, Elizabeth, Reggie, Jeremy, Nathan, Abigail, Jeffrey, Stephen, Lydia and Aaron, and one great-granddaughter, Kristine.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Commercial Fisherman Wives Association in Brookings, Oregon.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 15 ­ ashes to be scattered at sea.
 

Alfa Sue Reed

Sue Reed, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 at her home in Otis.

Mrs. Reed was born Sept. 11, 1924 in Little Rock, Ark. to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Keathly. She married Albert A. Reed Oct. 21, 1946 in Lincoln City; he preceded her in death in 1985.

Surviving are her sons, Jim Reed and Julian Reed, both of Salem; Albert A. Reed of Gresham; her daughter Esther Sturtevant of Albany; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, with a family gathering to take place at a later time, per the request of the decedent.

The family has suggested memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.
 

Mark W. Ward

Mark William Ward, 51, of Lincoln City, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000 in Corvallis.

He was born March 28, 1949 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Jack Richard and Betty Sue (Dover) Ward.

Mark earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Claremont College in California. He owned and operated a small chain of vitamin stores known as Natural Food Supplements in the Seattle, Wash. area from 1982 until 1992. He was known as a highly intelligent, spiritual man who was an Aries and died under a beautiful full moon.

Mark's hobbies were travel, gourmet cooking, wine connoisseur, computer and technology, and animals (especially his cats).

Surviving are his partner, Richard Sogn of Lincoln City; a nephew, Jeff Surmon; nieces, Carrie Haro and Jill Huffman; and the Sogn family.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sue Ward.

A private service for family and friends will be held.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Chicken Soup Brigade, Seattle, Wash.

DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel of Corvallis handled the arrangements. 

LeRoy C. German

LeRoy Claude (Lee) German, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 in Newberg, Oregon from cancer.

Mr. German was born in Portland, Ore. on Aug. 16, 1924, the only child of June Tyler German and Claude Alvin German. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a radio operator from March 1943 to February 1946, at which time he was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of sergeant.

Mr. German later became a building contactor, and was well known in the Portland area as the owner of Valhalla Homes. During the 1980s he made his home in Lincoln City, then lived for several years in Palm Springs, Calif., returning to Lincoln City in 1995.

The last several years of his life were his happiest years, marked by great peace and joy, and by the committing of his life to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior this past January.

Surviving are his two sons, Wayne L. German of Newberg and Mark R. German of Apple Valley, Minn.; by his two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also greatly missed by his dearly beloved, Lor-ene Pearce of Lincoln City.

A memorial service will be held at a site on the Siletz River on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Disposition will be by cremation.
 

Mark W. Ward

Mark W. Ward, 51, of Neotsu, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. Arrangements are under the direction of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, Corvallis.
 

Margaret J. Philips McCall

Margaret J. Philips McCall, 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 while on vacation in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Mrs. McCall was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Clayton, Wash. to Ellin and Carl Forsberg who immigrated to America from Switzerland.

In 1948 she married Garland "Jim" DeForest Philips. Together they owned and operated Northwest Plywood in Portland; they moved to Lincoln City in 1961 after purchasing the Taft Motel and Trailer Park.

Mr. Philips died in 1964. Margaret then married Charles "Mac" D. McCall in 1966. They built and owned the Taft Mobile Home Villa. It was during this time she worked as a hostess and waitress at Salishan Lodge and Surftides Restaurant. Mac McCall died in1983.

Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmothers and aunt who enjoyed reading, gardening and family gatherings. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church and vice president of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Surviving are her son Michael Deforest Philips, granddaughter Stephanie Ann Philips, grandsons James and David Philips, all of Lincoln City.; her brothers John, Roy and Rudy Forsberg of Washington; her sister Helen Carlson of Portland; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death, as well as her husbands, were three brothers and her daughter Patricia Ann Philips in 1979.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Missionary women's League or the Connie Hansen Gardens.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.

8/9/00 Obituaries

Julia D. Chambers

Julia Dorothy Chambers, 88, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000. She was born April 25, 1912 in Omaha, Neb., the youngest daughter of Josef and Marie Krpalek, who immigrated to America from Czechoslovakia. Her four brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Julia grew up on a farm in Minnesota and graduated from Ulen High School in 1928. In 1933, she moved to Albany, Ore. In 1938 she married her beloved husband, Ralph J. Chambers. They enjoyed 60 happy years together, until Ralph died in April of 1998.

After her marriage Julia worked primarily at home and raised two children. She was a very active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany, and a charter member of the CDA chapter in that parish. Her greatest interest after her family and church was gardening.

After living in Albany for 63 years, declining health and the wish to be nearer her daughter and grandchildren resulted in the decision by Julia and her husband, Ralph, to move to Lincoln City, where Julia still resided at the time of her death.

Surviving are her son, Robert M. Chambers of Albany; her daughter, Joan M. Chambers of Lincoln City; and grandsons Matthew Chambers Rodeman and Paul Chambers Rodeman of Lincoln City, as well as many nephews and nieces

Aasum Funeral Home in Albany will be handling the funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Albany, with interment at Willamette Cemetery in Albany following the funeral.

Memorial contributions have been suggested to LARC or the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany.
 

Irene G. Flynn

Irene Gladys Flynn, 86, of Lincoln City, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000.

Mrs. Flynn was born Feb. 24, 1914 in Crane, Mo. to Ben and Gladys (Andrews) Pruitt. She had lived in the Lincoln City area for the past several years, and worked at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation as dietician.

Irene is survived by her sons, Ronald Flynn of Lincoln City and Richard Flynn of Coburg, Ore.; her brother, Hal Pruitt of Madras, Ore.; and her sister, Marie Cunningham of Culver, Ore.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, at Elder Abode in Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.
 

Frank Garrett

Frank Garrett, 49, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000. He was born Sept. 16, 1950 in Montana to Charles and Merle (Finn) Garrett.

Frank worked with food brokerages in Vancouver, Wash. before moving to Lincoln City in 1993. After moving to Lincoln City he became a realtor with Prudential Taylor & Taylor Realty. He was a member of the Board of Realtors, serving as the treasurer.

Frank and Tamara Johnson were married Dec. 12, 1992, in Lincoln City.

Surviving are his wife, Tamara Garrett of Lincoln City; sons, Keith Garrett of Portland, Paul Garrett and Christopher Garrett, both of Vancouver, Wash., Stephen Lane and Jesse Hone; daughter, Sarah Lane; his aunt, Roma Thompson; and one grandchild, all of Lincoln City.

Memorial services were scheduled for Friday, Aug. 4, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.
 

Marjory J. Stark

Marjory "Marj" Jean Stark, 74, of Otis, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000 in Lincoln City.

She was born Dec. 12, 1925 in Eastside, Ore. to Belden Harrison and Margaret Furnish, and graduated from Waldport High School. Marj moved to Portland to work in the shipyards during World War II. After the war, she worked as a restaurant hostess in Portland for one year, then going to work as a clerk for Fred Meyer's in Portland.

On. Oct. 25, 1952 she married Richard W. Stark in Portland, who preceded Marj in death in 1989.

She enjoyed watching sports on TV, loved reading, and arts and crafts.

Surviving are her daughter, Patrick Stark of Otis; and two sons, Randy Stark of Gresham and Scott Stark of Corbett.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were her parents and one brother.

Disposition was by cremation.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.
 

Billy F. Thomas

Billy Frank Thomas, 61, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, July 30, 2000.

Mr. Thomas was born Sept. 6, 1938 in Polkton, N.C. to Ransom and Mamie (Porter) Thomas. He was a respected member of the community in Lincoln City and an active participant in the local AA serving as member, sponsor and speaker.

Billy Frank moved to Lincoln City from Vancouver,Wash. in 1989. While in Vancouver, he had worked as an auto mechanic. Prior to that he and his family lived in North Carolina where he owned and operated an auto detailing/service station business. He most recently was a long-haul truck driver.

Surviving are his life-partner and mother of his four children, Nancy Arrington of Lincoln City; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Liana Thomas of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law Elaine Quitugua of Vancouver, Wash.; son Brian Thomas of Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Traci Thomas of Lincoln City; his mother Mamie Thomas of Polkton, N.C.; brothers, Charles and Randy Thomas, and sisters, Christine Gross and Betty Thompson, all of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family.
 

Millard E. Wheeler

Millard Earl "Red" Wheeler, 69, of Otis, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000.

He was born Aug. 13, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kan., and was raised in Bakersfield, Calif. Red served for 28 years as an investigator for the Kern County Sheriff's Department in California. His retirement brought him and wife Jewell to Lincoln City in 1981.

Red served as a board member for Devils Lake Fire District and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1 for the past 10 years of his life. He was elected Chairman of the Board in December of 1999, was chairman of the NLF&R Safety Committee, and almost every day was involved in the activities at both the Oceanlake and Taft Fire Stations.

His contributions to the fire district will never be forgotten. Along with his dedication to North Lincoln fire & Rescue, Red also served as a board member on the Oregon Fire District's Directors Association and was a member of the local Kiwanis and Elks clubs.

Red dearly admired his wife and family, was known to be an avid cat and llamas fan, continuously advocated for others, and will forever remain and honest and true friend in the hearts of many.

Surviving are his wife Jewell, daughters Sandra, Sheryl, Melanie, Robin and Holly; sister Joy Wheeler; brothers Richard and Charles Wheeler; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and many friends.

Family and friends attended a procession on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Bob Everest Fire Station in Lincoln City, prior to the graveside memorial service held at Pacific View Memorial Cemetery in Lincoln City. A celebration of Red's life took place at the Bob Everest Fire Station immediately following the graveside service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the NLF&R District's "Red's Foundation," P.O. Box 200, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
 

Eleanor E. Wolf

Eleanor Elizabeth Wolf, 85, of Lincoln City, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 in Portland, Ore. of natural causes.

She was born May 28, 1915 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her education included Mt. Angel Academy and Benny Walker's Business College in Portland.

On Jan. 29, 1939, Eleanor married Henry Wolf in Portland, Ore. and were married 61 years. She was a homemaker, enjoyed traveling, loved to sit and watch the sunsets on the beach - but mostly loved being with family and friends, and spending time with her dog, Teddy.

Eleanor was gentle, kind, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and touched the lives ­ and loved by all who knew her.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Wolf of Lincoln City; daughters and sons-in-law Sharlene and Irwin Fandery, and Debbie and Bill Shipps, all of Portland; sisters Bertha Morrey of Albany, Nettie Schindler of Jervis, Evelyn Ollas of Seattle, Wash., and Betty Konen of Pasco, Wash.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Disposition was by cremation.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, is serving the family. 

Betty J. Andersen

Betty Jane Andersen, 66, of Vancouver, Wash., died Thursday, July 27, 2000 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

She was born June 18, 1934 in Newport, and was a resident of Lincoln City for some time. She later moved to Monmouth, where she lived for five years before moving to Vancouver, Wash. Betty was a bank officer, and enjoyed running on the beach, singing, playing the trumpet, and writing.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert; son Timothy of Salem; daughter Lori Salzer of Vancouver; sister, Delores Sullivan of Salem; and five grandchildren.

Celebration of life was held Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Fairway Club House ballroom in Vancouver.

Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Richard Burdell Foundation, 3316 NE Clackamas St., Portland, OR 97232.
 

K.T.L. Goodman

Tom Goodman, 77, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000.

Mr. Goodman was born Kenneth Thomas LeRoy Goodman on Sept. 28, 1922. He moved to Minnesota where he met his wife, Viola, of 57 years. The moved to Winston, Ore. in 1950 where they lived until April of this year, at which time they moved to Lincoln City to be closer to family.

Mr. Goodman retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Surviving are his wife, Viola of Lincoln City; two daughters, Elsie Hester of Westport, Ore. and Patty Phillips (son-in-law Chris) of Lincoln City; two granddaughters, Michelle Hester of Omak, Wash. and Twyla Plummer of Otis, Ore.; three great-grandchildren, Jessica Biurton of Otis, Christopher Oliver and Cory Goodwin of Omak and Adam Plummer of Otis; a very close friend, George Cannon; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Rollie Goodman of Winston, Ore., and two brothers, George and Earl "Vernie" Goodman, also of Winston, Ore.

Arrangements were handled by Omega Mortuary in Portland.
 

Norman R. Hoffman

Norman R. Hoffman, 91, died Sunday, July 23, 2000.

Mr. Hoffman was born March 27, 1909 in Portland, Ore. He had lived in the Portland area, Seattle, Wash., and for the past four-and-a-half years in Gleneden Beach.

He graduated from Milwaukie High School and attended the University of Washington. He was an architectural design consultant for many years, being in business for himself at one time, and also was with Storch Engineering Company for several years.

Mr. Hoffman was active in Junior Achievement for 25 years and also belonged to Masons and Elks and had been a member of Moreland Presbyterian Church in Portland where he served on the board and taught Sunday school for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, whom he married in 1976; a daughter, Merlyn Beyerle; sons, Richard B. Hoffman and Donald P. Hoffman; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; also one niece, Dr. Joanne Jené; and dear friend, Dorothy Hoffman.

Disposition was by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to your favorite charity.
 

Richard J. Kevern

Richard John "Serb" Kevern, 70, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Portland Veterans Hospital with his wife, Betty, at his side.

He was born April 28, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Grace Schmidt Kevern.

Richard was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Elks, Eagles and the American Legion, and was a member of the choir of the St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City.

Richard was a man of many interests. He loved nature, fishing, camping, trees, mountains, rivers and animals. He once owned a ranch in Montana. Every morning at 5 a.m. you could see him doing laps at the Lincoln City Community Center, and getting together with his pals at the pool.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged, and then employed by Otis Elevator Company where he became the top elevator adjuster for several states.

He moved to Yachats in 1972, residing there 18 years, then moving to Lincoln City where he resided with his wife, Betty.

He became a real estate agent and was known to be a great cook.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; Waldo and step-daughter Donna Deasy, and half-brother Harold Ries.

There will be private services. Anyone wishing to remember Richard may donate to the Cancer Society in his name.
 

Karen L. Murphy

Karen Louise Murphy, 42, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 after a short illness. She was born in Utica, N.Y. Aug. 21, 1957, the daughter of John and Teresa Lemery. John preceded her in death last year on Aug. 3rd.

Karen owned and operated Sports & Imports here in Lincoln City. She married Daniel Murphy Dec. 16, 1979, and five years previous to their marriage she traveled with Daniel throughout the country, moving to Lincoln City in 1976.

Surviving are her husband, Daniel; a son, Devin, and a daughter, Denae, both of Lincoln City; her mother, Teresa of Morrisville, N.Y.; sisters, Debbie Hill in Mississippi, and Gayle Lutes of Portland, Ore.; and a brother, David, in Waterville, N.Y.

Services were held July 29 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with a celebration of her life at the Taft Fire Hall.
 

Lauren A. Palmer

Lauren Allen Palmer, 34, a resident of Otis, died Saturday, July 29, 2000 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis following complications of surgery.

Lauren was born Dec. 28, 1965 in Portland, Ore., the youngest of two children born to parents Robert Vernon Smith and Sharon Lee Palmer. He grew up in Seaside, graduating from high school there in 1983. As a child and youth, Lauren lived and breathed basketball, and played for his high school varsity team. He met Adina L. Hillaire while he was in Bellingham, Wash. They were married in Lincoln City on the beach on Aug. 20, 1999, and settled in nearby Otis.

Lauren was a member of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge #1886, and loved the beach, golf, tennis, and going to garage sales. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was an excellent father, and aspired to be a coach for younger children.

Surviving are his wife, Adina and sons, Adam, Jared and Brandon, all of Otis; mother Sharon Lee Palmer/Mailhot of Chilliwick, British Columbia; father, Robert Smith of Lincoln City; and sisters, Teresa Nixon of Bellingham, Wash. and Susan Snair of Seaside; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bud Palmer, in June of 1996.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln City BPOE #1886 Lodge, 2020 NE 22nd Street.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lauren's memory to Lincoln City's Taft Middle School Sports Program, c/o DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 NW Buchanan, Corvallis, OR 97330.

DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel is handling the arrangements.
 

Maude A. Williamson

Maude Agnes Williamson, 98, a resident of the Forest Grove community, died Friday, July 28, 2000 at the Jennings-McCall Residential Center in Forest Grove.

Mrs. Williamson was born June 10, 1902 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel S. Pryor and Katherine A. (Prior) Pryor. She was raised and received her education in the Council Bluffs community

She was united in marriage to Henry Clark on June 15, 1920 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on Aug. 9, 1950 after celebrating 30 years of marriage.

In 1958, Maude married Fred Dalton, and they made their home in Trout Lake,Wash. until 1961 when they moved to Lincoln City, Ore. Fred died in 1967 after 11 years of marriage.

On Feb. 3, 1973, Maude married Leslie Williamson in Trout Lake, Wash. Following their marriage they made their home in Lincoln City. In 1976 they moved to the Forest Grove community. Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie, in March of 1985, after 12 years of marriage.

Since moving to Forest Grove, she has been a member of the First Baptist Church. Among other interests, she enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, crocheting and traveling.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a son, Merwin Clark; a daughter, Barbara clark; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Betty Clark of Laurel, Md.; George and Evelyne Clark of Passy, France; Loren and Nellie Ann Clark of The Dalles, Ore.; Don and Jo Clark of Hood River, Ore.; and Wayne and Marilyn Clark of Allenton, Mich.; five daughters and sons-in-law,Delpha and Chet Reibolt of Gaston, Ore.; Lela Baskins of Windsor, Mo.; Pat and Ralph Rasmussen of Gaston, Ore.; Elaine and Jim Sargeant of The Dalles, Ore.; and Sharon and Ron Johnson of Grove, Okla.; 34 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug, 2, at the First Baptist Church in Forest Grove. Concluding rites and interment will be held at 4 p.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hood River, Ore.

Family and friends are invited to attend a reception immediately following the church service, to be held in the fellowship hall of the church.

The family suggests remembrances may be contributions to the First Baptist Church, 2224 - 15th Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116, in her memory. 

Barbara L. Christian

Barbara Lee Christian, 58, of Depoe Bay, died Monday, July 17, 2000 in Lincoln City.

Mrs. Christian was born May 12, 1942 in Stockton, Calif. to Andrew and Lois (Lurie) Meshke. She was a realtor, co-owner, broker for the past 10 years at Century 21 Pacific Shores Properties.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard Christian of Depoe Bay; her mother, Lois Meshke of Beaverton; and her brothers, Michael Meshke of Bend, Paul Meshke of Tigard, and Bill Meshke of Escondido, Calif.

No services are planned at this time. The family prefers donations be made to North Lincoln Home Health Hospice.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 
 
 

Lester D. Johansen

Lester D. Johansen, 56, died of natural causes on Friday, July 21, 2000 in Lincoln City.

Mr. Johansen was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Hillsboro, Ore. He attended grammar school in Gales Creek, Forest Grove High School, was an undergraduate at Pacific University, and received his master's degree from Portland State University.

On July 13, 1963, he married Karen Marshall of Forest Grove.

After receiving his master's degree, he went to work at Beaverton High School as an English teacher for 30 years, was a football coach for 28 years, women's golf coach for 10 years.

After retiring, the Johansens moved to Lincoln City where they have lived every since.

Surviving are his wife, Karen Johansen of Lincoln City; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Korey Johansen of Eugene; daughter and son-in-law Kirsten and Greg Shields of Enumclaw, Wash.; brothers, Lee Johansen of West Linn and Jim Johansen of Forest Grove; and a sister, Judy Hilton of Longview, Wash.

Mr. Johansen was preceded in death by his parents.

Disposition was by cremation.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 
 
 

Howard G. Kimmelsman

Howard G. Kimmelsman, 71, of Lincoln City, died Sunday, July 23, 2000.

Mr. Kimmelsman was born April 21, 1929 in Chicago, Ill. to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kimmelsman.

He married Mary Ebner on May 30, 1974 in Seattle, Wash. They moved to the Lincoln City area from Tualatin, where he worked for Puget Plastics Company, and he became a blackjack dealer for Chinook Winds Casino.

Surviving are his wife Mary of Lincoln City; his daughters, Shelley Katz of Gainesville, Fla., Jillian Wolstein of Ohio, Denise Snow of Portland, Ore. and Christine Joy of Milwaukie, Ore.; and five grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
 

Betty W. Stecher

Betty W. Stecher, 78, of Lincoln City, died Saturday, July 22, 2000. She was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Newville, Pa. to Samuel and Alice (Gunn) Williams.

Betty may be known to most Lincoln City residents for the recognizable pin hat that started out as a single hat with a collection of special pins gathered from her trip west when she moved here from New Jersey in 1990.

Her hat grew into several hats filled to overflowing with pins of all descriptions.

They were given to her by many community members, friends and acquaintances, but also by total strangers. She never went anywhere without her hat and made many friends because of it.

Betty was very active in the Lincoln City Meals-On-Wheels Program. She was active in the local Senior Center, the Eagles and the local Literacy Program. She very much enjoyed bingo.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bruce Nagle of Portland; her grandsons, Donald (Laurel) Nagle of San Mateo, Calif., Andrew (Lisbeth) Nagle of Asheville, N.C., David (Kim) Nagle of Charlotte, N.C.; her great-grandchildren, Clayton Nagle of San Mateo, Calif. and Henry (Hannah) Nagle of Asheville, N.C.; as well as many friends from the Meals-On-Wheels, Senior Center, and Bingo Buddies.

A public viewing will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lincoln City Meals-On-Wheels Program, 2150 NE Oar Place, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements. 

As published in the July 18th edition of the News Guard

Kenneth A. Hallead

Kenneth Albert Hallead died Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Lincoln City at the age of 79. He was born July 14, 1921 in St. Maries, Idaho, son of Claude and Ann (Nicholson) Hallead. He was preceded in death by his brother, Claude, Jr.

Mr. Hallead served in the U.S. Army during World War II, 1943 -1946, in the South Pacific, attaining the rank of captain.

In 1946 he married Dorothy Shellabear of Wollongong, Australia. Mr. Hallead graduated from Montana State University in 1949 with a degree in pharmacology. He worked many years as a pharmacist and for several years as a medical service representative for Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Co., in the state of Montana.

In 1972 the family moved to Lincoln City where he owned and operated the Pill Box Pharmacy until 1981. He later worked for PayLess Pharmacy in Newport until retirement.

Mr. Hallead was active in the fraternal order of Taft Masonic Lodge 200 and served as Chaplain and Past Patron of the Sunset Fuchsia Chapter 163. For 12 years he was a volunteer with the Oregon State Police, Lincoln County.

Mr. Hallead is survived by his wife Dorothy of Lincoln City; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann of Lincoln City, and a cousin, Elaine Pitts of Foster City, Calif.

No servvices are planned at this time. Disposition was by cremation. The family requests donations be made to North Lincoln Hospice.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Teresa M. Kaufman

Teresa May "Terri" Kaufman, 75, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.

Terri was born May 10, 1925 in Sandy, Ore. to Fred and Lula Mae (Colby) Helmer.

She is survived by her husband, R.J. Kaufman of Lincoln City; and a brother, Walt Helmer of Moses Lake,Wash.

A memorial service was held Monday, July 14, at Pacific View Memorial Chapel.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Guiseppe E. LoBello

Guiseppe "Joseph" LoBello, 84, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.

Mr. LoBello was born March 1, 1916 in Sicily, Italy to Giovanni and Calogera LoBello.

Joseph is survived by his sons, John and Frank LoBello, and a daughter, Lee Hoover, all of Lincoln City; a brother Ignacio LoBello and a sister, Raquelina Cutia, both of Sicily, Italy, and five grandchildren.

Private family services are planned.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Ida L. LoBello

Ida Lillian LoBello, 77, of Lincoln City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000.

Mrs. LoBello was born Oct. 4, 1922 in Enfield, Conn. to Frank and Vincenzia (D'Angelo) Sferrazza. She married Joseph LoBello May 10, 1947 in Sicily, Italy. Ida was a seamstress and loved to cook, and was a mother to more than her immediate family. She was happy to see her wishes come true; to be in Oregon to be with her family.

Ida is survived by her sons, John and Frank LoBello and a daughter, Lee Hoover, all of Lincoln City; her brothers, James Sferrazza of La Palma, Calif. and Bart Sferrazza of Prospect, Conn.; her sisters, Sophie Montanarello of Lancaster, Calif. and Mary Ann Sferrazza of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, July 18, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Lincoln City, with burial following at Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Lincoln City.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Ernest A. Lowrance

Ernest Albert Lowrance, 81, of Cloverdale, died Thursday, July 13, 2000.

He was born Oct. 12, 1918 in Oretown, Ore. to Joseph and Anna Rutgers Lowrance.

Ernest worked in the mills in the Willamina area until 1947, at which time he moved to the Cloverdale area. There he was a farmer until his retirement in 1983. He married Ida Hurliman on Dec. 27, 1963 in Cloverdale.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Ida Lowrance of Cloverdale.

Mr. Lowrance will be cremated with no scheduled service.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Rita M. McDowell

Rita Mae McDowell, 90, of Otis, died Saturday, July 8, 2000.

She was born Feb. 22, 1904 in Murphy, Ore. to Henry and Josie (Hayes) Ruch. She married John Frank McDowell, who preceded her in death in 1965. Rita lived most of her life in Seaside until she moved to the Otis area in 1997 to be near her son.

Mrs. McDowell is survived by her son John (Delores) McDowell of Otis; her sister, Alice Voyt of Salem; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Heagy, in 1995.

No services are planned at this time.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.
 

Karen J. Torrance
Karen Jean Torrance, 58, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in her daughter's home in California, surrounded by her daughter, Dawn Crider, and six of her loving grandchildren.

Karen was born Feb. 19, 1942 in Idaho. She was loved by many, including her six children, Dawn Crider, Scott Torrance, Chris Torrance, Debra Jean Torrance, Theresa Jardine and Shawn Torrance; her nine grandchildren, Sheree Crider, Shawna Crider, Sarah Crider, Sher Crider, Tyler Torrance, Natasha Torrance, Ashley Denner, David Jardine and Jonathan Jardine; her two sisters, Pam Schmitze and Tammy Baggarley; a brother, Roger Grossenbacher; and her life-long best friend, Alice Fletcher.

Preceding her in death was her mother Beatrice M. Schmitze and her father, Loyal Keith Grossenbacher.

Karen loved gardening. She spent most of her time in her garden or with her animals, including her dog Bummer. She lived in Lincoln City from 1979 to 1997.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Scott Torrance's home on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 994-9254.

Ione Liden
Ione Alma Liden, 80, of Newport, died in Newport on Dec. 20, 1997.
She was born in Brainerd, Minn., on July 21, 1917, to Ernest and Sylvia Warren Persson. She had been a resident of Newport since 1942.
She married Hawkon “Slim” Liden in Platte Lake, Minn. on Oct. 22, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1995. For most of her life, Mrs. Liden was a homemaker.
She is survived by her brother, Dan Persson of Logsden; sisters Verna Mitchell of Brainerd, Ardelle Phillips of Milwaukie, and Zula Corning of Seattle, Wash., and nine nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Burial will be in Eureka Cemetery.

Robert Thomas Sr.
Robert Marshall Thomas Sr., 83, died Jan. 2, 1998 in Lincoln City. 
He was born Sept. 2, 1914 in Port Townsend, Wash. to Earl and Laura Thomas.
He is survived by his son, Robert M. Thomas Jr. of Lincoln City; his second wife, Josephine Thomas; and his three stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Thomas, the mother of Robert Jr, who died in 1972.
Mr. Thomas attended one year at Queen Ann High School in Seattle and three years at Moran High School in California. He also attended three years at the University of Washington. 
He married Geraldine W. Martin in Seattle, Wash., in September 1937. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served until 1946, and obtained the rank of SSG. 
He was self-employed throughout his life as a loan broker and commodities trader.
Mr. Thomas was a native of the Puget Sound area, but lived the past four years with his son in Lincoln City. He could frequently be seen throughout Lincoln City driving his 1976 gold Cadillac with its vinyl top. He loved Cadillacs.
One of his favorite pastimes was spending two or three hours daily at the Hilltop Restaurant.
He also loved the outdoors and the waters of the San Juans. He enjoyed spending time on his sailboat and on the private, 12-square-mile island he once owned in the San Juans. 
A private interment was held Tuesday at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle. Memorial services will be held at the Evangelical Church in Lincoln City at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Evangelical Church, 4406 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City 97367. These offerings will be forwarded to his stepdaughters’ M.S. Rehabilitation Fund in Seattle.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Smith
Robert Bigger Smith, 80, fourth of the nine children of Lewis C. and Ada May Smith, all of whom were graduates of Newport grade and high schools, died on Dec. 26, 1997 in Springfield. Death was from complications of prostate cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, L.C. Smith, in 1945; his mother, Ada May Smith, in 1972; and his sister, Sally Holbrook in 1987, all of whom are interred at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. 
He is survived by his wife, Loretta, of Eugene; sisters Mary of Seattle, Rachel of Portland, Evelyn of Springfield, and Margaret of Newport; and brothers L.C. Jr. of Springfield, Sam of Milwaukie, and Palmer of Lake Oswego.
Mr. Smith graduated from Newport High School in 1936. Among his classmates were Frank Jacobson, Frank Fogarty, Bob Boone, and the elder Sheffield boy. He and his classmates played football at Newport High School for Coach Willard Bear, whose first year at NHS was the 1935-36 academic year. A local journalist referred to that team as Coach Baer and His Cubs. Newport High athletic teams have been called the Cubs since that day.
Mr. Smith was an accomplished trumpet player and played in a local band named the Sons of the Beaches, along with Postmaster Frank Paden, bakery operator Charlie Boddy and shoe shop proprietor Hans Wiener. The Sons of the Beaches were crowd favorites at Crab Festivals prior to and immediately after, World War II.
Between graduation and enlistment in the Marine Corps in May 1941, Mr. Smith attended the University of Oregon off and on. He also drove a log truck for his father in 1939 and 1940.
He served in the Marine Corps from May 1941 until October 1945, when he was honorably discharged as a first sergeant. He served 30 months in the Pacific Theater, and 24 months on Midway Island with a Marine fighter group. He married his wife, Loretta, in 1944 in San Diego after returning from overseas duty.
Upon his return from military service, Bob continued his education at the University of Oregon. He eventually earned a master’s degree in English. He lived in Springfield until his death.

Bernice Worman
Bernice Ollie Worman, 90, of Toledo, died at her home on Jan. 2, 1998
She was born in Rozel, Kansas on March 2, 1907 to Taylor and Melissa E. Boyd. She had been a resident of Lincoln County since 1957.
She married William C. Worman Sr. in Kinsley, Kansas in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1967. They owned and operated a restaurant in Meade, Kansas until 1946, when they moved to Springfield. In 1957, they moved to Newport and started Worman’s Cafe, which they operated for 25 years. She retired in 1972.
Mrs. Worman enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing and craft work. She loved traveling, and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Eileen, and her son, William C. Worman Jr.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Norma Worman of Siletz; grandchildren Rodney Worman of Toledo, Sheila Bayya, Nikki Nelson and Casondra Fortin, all of Siletz, and Misti Reeves of Corvallis; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association.
Graveside memorial services will be held at Eureka Cemetery in Newport at 2 p.m. Friday. Bateman Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

Stella Bienhoff
Stella Gerry Bienhoff, 97, of Newport, died Jan. 4, 1998.
She was born May 15, 1900, in St. Paul, Minn. and was the daughter of Samuel and Annie Gillbard. 
Raised and educated in St. Paul, Stella attended local schools prior to working at the phone company from 1918 to 1920. From 1922 to 1926, she worked for the St. Paul Public Library. 
She married Arthur E. Bienhoff on June 30, 1926 in St. Paul. She worked at home and loved to write and sew, and was a member of the Corvallis First Baptist Church, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
In 1950, the family moved to Corvallis, and in 1996, she moved to Newport to be near her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Milton. 
Mrs. Bienhoff is survived by her daughter, Faith Cole of Newport; sons James of Orlando, Calif., and David of St. Paul, Minn.; a sister, Mary Mooney of St. Paul; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnston-Peterson Funeral Home in St. Paul, Minn. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul. Memorial contributions may be sent to Pacific Communities Hospital in care of the McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW Fifth St., Corvallis 97330

Tessa Knabb
Tessa A. Knabb, 61, of South Beach, died Jan. 2, 1998 at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport after a long illness.
She was born in London, England, and emigrated to the United States when she was 20 years old. She worked as a typesetter at newspapers and printing companies. Her work and family led her to live in New England and Maryland. 
Her children’s education was a priority for her, and she moved to neighborhoods that afforded them the best schools.
She moved to Portland in 1977 and worked at several companies, including Word Works and Adcrafters, before moving to the Oregon coast to retire five years ago.
She kept her connection to England through correspondence with her siblings, through assisting an elderly English widow, and through her love of gardening and knitting. 
Surviving are her husband, Verlyn Knabb of Newport; a brother and sister, Barry Tibbles and Yvonne Roberts of England; her children, Dawn Pavitt of Seal Rock and Mark Pavitt of Brunswick, Maine, and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held later this winter.

H. Stewart Pfeifle
H. Stewart “Stub” Pfeifle died in a Gresham care center on Jan. 1, 1998. He was 77.
Henry Stewart Pfeifle was born to Bert and Grace Stewart Pfeifle in Williamston, Mich. on July 24, 1920. He was raised in Michigan.
On June 4, 1941, he married Helen Clausen in Williamston. In 1947, they moved to Oregon, where he continued his education at Oregon State University, Corvallis. In 1951, he received his bachelor’s degree in counseling, and later earned his master’s degree. He worked for the Springfield School District as a teacher and counselor and then served as head of the counseling department at Springfield High School.
After retiring in 1981, the couple moved to Yachats.
Surviving is his wife, Helen; and daughters Janna Pfeifle of Portland and Lynn West of Sandy.
At the family’s request, no formal services will be held. Disposition was by cremation. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Nature Conservancy, 821 SE 14th St., Portland 97214. Sandy Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. 

Lawrence Kauffman
Lawrence Rubin Kauffman, 95, of Waldport, died at Mountain View Rehabilitation Center in Oregon City on Jan. 20, 1998.
He was born in Hubbard on Aug. 17, 1902 to Amos and Delila Miller Kauffman. He was a life-long resident of Oregon.
Mr. Kauffman started his career in the rock business in the 1930s, and worked a steam donkey drag line scooping gravel from the Molalla River in the Barlow area. He moved for several years from tent camp to tent camp, and crushed rock for building roads throughout Oregon. 
He first came to the coast in 1940 to the Oceanlake area, now part of Lincoln City, and operated the first commercial rock source at Road’s End. In November 1948. he opened a rock crushing business in Waldport, Eckman Creek Quarries. He continued to work until the late 1970s, when he slowed down but never retired.
He was a past member of the Port of Alsea Commission, the Yaquina Bay Task Force, and the State Board of Forestry, and was one of the founders of the Alsea Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. He served four years as director of the state port authorities, and 18 years as chairman of the Coastal Streams, Ocean and Estuary Committee for the Izaak Walton League. He also spend 10 years on the executive committee of the Oregon Conservation and Development Commission.
In June 1986, he was honored as Grand Marshal for the Waldport Beachcomber Days parade.
He loved to dabble with his boat and go ocean fishing. He loved gardening, and always grew a huge garden. He was concerned with local government, especially the port.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge, and six brothers.
He is survived by his son, Harold Kauffman of Waldport; a step-daughter, Joanne Leatherwood of Seattle, Wash.; a brother Morris Kauffman of Lincoln City; a sister, Lucille Gahler of Molalla; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday) at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. A celebration of life will take place at the Waldport Chapel of Bateman Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Aldergrove Cemetery in Waldport. Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Charles Little
Charles Dale Little died Jan. 17, 1998 in Newport. 
Mr. Little was born in Oklahoma on Jan. 11, 1939. He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to join the Navy. After four years of distinguished service, he entered Central Oklahoma University, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and philosophy. He then went on to a small seminary in Sioux Falls, S.D. for his master’s degree in psychology.
Mr. Little had many occupations, including serving as chief executive of Pepsico, therapist, sales manager for Gateway 2000, and teacher of literature and writing.
He loved the ocean and writing. He moved to Oregon in early 1997 to be near the ocean, where he lived and wrote until his death. He found the Pacific shore of the Oregon coast an inspiration for his writing and life.
He is survived by two sons, Charles D. Little Jr., of Chula Vista, Calif. and Michael Little of Chicago, Ill., and three daughters, Carrie Little of Chicago, and Elizabeth Little and Brandy Little, both of Sioux Falls.
A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of DeMoss-Durdan Chapel in Corvallis. 

Harvey Pfenning
Harvey Pfenning, 48, died on Jan. 22, 1998 at his home in Newport. 
He was born Dec. 26, 1949 in Portland to Henry and Esther Pfenning. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland in 1967. After serving in Vietnam from July 1969 to February 1971, Mr. Pfenning attended Oregon State University for two years. 
He worked for the Portland Water Bureau, and shortly afterward, embarked on a fishing career, which led him to Newport. He fished all facets of the commercial fishing industry, including Alaska. 
He met and married Patricia Baver in Alaska on March 19, 1994.
He is survived by his wife and step-daughter, Caroline; sisters Barbara Simpson of Gresham, Carol Macielewicz of Kalama, Wash., and Donna Tetrault of Richfield, Wash.; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Bulcao. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
A memorial service and potluck reception will be held in honor of Mr. Pfenning's life at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the First Presbyterian Church, 227 NE 12th St., Newport. The service will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, with the reception to follow in Geneva Hall at the church. 

Naomi Logan
Naomi Lee Logan, 17, of Otis, died in Independence on Jan., 26, 1998.
She was born in Hillsboro on Aug. 12, 1980 to Deveere Eastman and Nanette Logan. She had attended school in Lincoln City, and loved swimming.
She is survived by her parents, Nanette Logan and Charles Teddlie of Otis; sisters Rosa Chavez of Springfield, Josephine Logan of Sheridan, Elaine Logan and Frede Aguilar, both of Otis; grandparents Leonard Logan of Willamina and Carol Logan of Springfield; aunts Lisa Logan and Melinda Logan, both of Willamina; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and her family in the Lakota Nation.
Service will be held at the Dance House/Long House in Siletz at 3 p.m. today (Friday). Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Ethel Loomer
Ethel G. Loomer, 89, a resident of Centralia for the past 61 years, died Jan. 26, 1998 at her home.
She was born July 13, 1908, in Sellwood to Arthur and Sophia (Donner) Abbott. She was reared and attended schools in Sellwood and Forest Grove. 
She was married to Robert McNutt, who preceded her in death in 1970. She moved to Centralia in 1973. She and Max C. Loomer were married on July 18, 1992.
Mrs. Loomer was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing flowers. She loved crocheting and taking rides in the country. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church for many years. 
She is survived by her husband, Max C. Loomer of Centralia; sons Edward Losli of Hillsboro, Raymond Losli of Cottonwood, Ariz., Robert McNutt Jr. of Belton, Texas, and Ronald McNutt of Orland, Calif.; daughters Margie Mulkay of Eugene, Florence Moody of Garberville, Calif., Virginia Modin and Sharron Madden, both of Fernley, Nev.; a brother, Jim Abbott of Eugene; a sister, Helen Wagy of Eugene; 30 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Abbott, and two sisters, Ruth Parks and Marla Evens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Pastor Rick Hanneman will officiate. Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery in Newport.
Sticklin Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Eleanore Cely 
Eleanore R. Cely, 84, of Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Newport, died April 18, 1999 at a Vancouver care center.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1914 at San Francisco, Calif. to Joseph and Grace Onorato Corrao. She married Frederick William Cely in 1943 at Fort Scott, San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Cely died on May 12, 1991.
She had been a homemaker all her life and lived in the Newport area many years prior to moving to Vancouver to be near her son.
Survivors include her son, Dr. William F. Cely of Vancouver; and three grandchildren, Carlin, Ian and Sean. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers Frank, Joseph and Vincent; and sisters Grace and Rose.
At the family's request, no services are planned. Entombment will be in Chelan-Abbey Mausoleum, Newport. Local arrangements are under the direction of Bateman Funeral Home.

Daniel Wilkes 
Daniel Russell "Pork Chop" Wilkes, 65, of Oakridge died at his home on April 18, 1999.
He was born in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 4, 1934. He worked for many years as a commercial fisherman. He lived in Newport for many years before moving to Oakridge. He enjoyed telling entertaining stories.
Survivors include his mother, Jean Orton; a sister, Jerry Lou Menard, both of San Diego, Calif.; and numerous step-children.
A potluck gathering will be held at 5 p.m. today (Friday) at the Bay Haven Pub in Newport. Donations for a memorial bench on the boardwalk of Newport's Bayfront are being accepted at the Bay Haven or at Cuppatunes.

Daisy Winter
Daisy E. Winter, 93, of Hillsboro, died May 9, 2000. 
She was born in Ione on Sept. 8, 1906 to John and Ruth Lois (Hague) Calkins. 
She married Clifford P. Winter in Stevenson, Wash., in 1935. They made their home in several communities, including Granger and Walla Walla, Wash., until 1953, when they moved to Newport. After her husband's death, she lived in McMinnville for seven years before moving to Hillsboro. 
While living in Newport, she owned and operated The Heights Guest Home, an adult foster care home, for 15 years. She retired in 1986. 
She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and listening to gospel music. 
Survivors include her son, Ron Winter of Granger, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Raul "Omar" Ogsaen of Hillsboro; a foster son, Don Long of Corvallis; grandchildren and their spouses Jerry and Ruth Winter and Eddie Winter, all of Toledo; Chuck and Tina Winter of Lebanon; Trena Winter Woodard of Newport; Shelly and Ed Babinski of Siletz; Deanne VanDooser of Canby; Brandon, Chrissi and Cassi Ogsaen, all of Hillsboro; Mike Winter of Vancouver, Wash.; Jeff Winter of McMinnville; and Teresa Winter of Siletz; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Earl, Carl, Clair and Joseph Calkins; sisters Rita Gilliland, Bessie Soule, Leatha Pearson, Eva Calkins and Violet Calkins; and a son, Elwyn Winter. 
A funeral service will be held today (Friday) at 10 a.m. at Forest Grove Memorial Chapel, 1920 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, with Pastor Dave Giles officiating. Private interment will be held at the Eureka Cemetery in Newport. The family suggests to the television ministries program "It Is Written." Forest Grove Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

John Wilson
John A. Wilson, 101, of Dublin, Ohio, died of age-related causes on May 12, 2000. 
He was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on March 13, 1899 to Robert Foster and Laura Hoaglund Wilson. 
After graduating from high school in 1917, he worked in the lumber industry in Idaho and Washington, then moved to Toledo in the mid-1920s to take a position with the former C.D. Johnson Lumber Company, where he became head sawyer in the mill. 
He and his wife, Lila, were married in 1930. 
He became a Mason in 1931, was a life-long member, and obtained his Oregon 50-year pin. He was also a member of the Masquers, an amateur theatrical group, and an officer on the former Toledo Water Board for many years. 
In 1949, the family moved to Springfield, where he became head sawyer at the newly opened Weyerhaeuser Timber Company sawmill. He worked at that mill until his retirement in 1965. 
After retirement, he and his wife were active in the Eugene Chapter of Amaranth. They moved to Dublin, Ohio in 1985. 
Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Johanna DeStefano of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Elva Ojalla of Siletz; and a niece, Charlene Ojalla Reetz of Anchorage, Alaska. 
A private graveside service will be held for the family.

Margaret Lawrence
Margaret Lawrence, 87, of Waldport died May 13, 2000. 
She was born in Chicago, Ill. on June 28, 1912. 
She played flute in her high school marching band and in the Chicago Symphony. She worked at John Crerar Library in Chicago. 
She married Gordon H. Lawrence on July 1, 1940. They settled in Denver, Colo., in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1991. 
She worked for the Colorado Division of Mines as office manager for 33 years. She was an active member of Park Hill United Methodist Church. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteer work. She moved to Waldport in 1996, where she volunteered at the senior meal site. 
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen Lawrence and Robert Rubin of Waldport; grandsons Zak Dillon of Fort Irwin, Calif., and Pete and Joe Dillon, both of Eugene; and a brother, Glenn Griffith of North Carolina. 
Disposition is by cremation. The family suggests remembrances be made to a local humane society.

Charyl Failor
Charyl Patrice Failor, 54, of South Beach died of breast cancer May 28, 2000. 
She was born in Colville, Wash., on March 17, 1946. 
She lived most of her life in the Walla Walla, Wash., area. Her career as a registered nurse included many years in labor and delivery, psychiatric and geriatric nursing. At the end of her professional life, she was a nurse case manager for Senior Services in Newport. 
She was a collector of antique and heirloom roses, and enjoyed sharing her garden. 
Survivors include her husband, Dean; a son, Michael Adkins of Walla Walla; daughters Kerri Brink and Cynthia Failor, both of Walla Walla, Kristin Subryan of South Beach, and Amanda Everse of Shelburne, Vt.; and eight grandchildren. 
Disposition was by cremation. Remembrances are suggested to a charity of choice.

Oteka Harris
Oteka S. Harris of Depoe Bay, 62, died at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport on Sept. 19, 2000. 
She was born July 27, 1938 in Rocky Point, Okla., to Houston A. Ward Jr. and Marie Mary (Bearden) Ward. 
She graduated from Toledo High School in 1956 and was a homemaker. 
She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, hunting, and traveling. 
Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her father, Houston A. Ward Jr., and her brother, Daryl Ward. 
She is survived by her companion, Doug Chance, of Depoe Bay; brothers and sisters-in-law Bill and Mona Ward of Kingston, Okla., and Harold and Brenda Ward of Toledo; sisters Betty Ellis of Salem and Frances Baker; her mother, Marie Ward, of Grants Pass; a son, Jeff Harris of Yreka, Calif.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Bateman Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Richard Robertson
Richard L. Robertson of Salem, 61, died in Salem on Nov. 27, 2000 from complications of lifelong pulmonary disease. 
He was born in Albany on Aug. 28, 1939. 
He attended Albany schools, and also lived in Roseburg. He moved to Salem in 1978. 
He worked as a route deliveryman for dairy products and beverage companies. He also managed entertainment services in the Portland and Salem areas. 
He was a volunteer for Mid-Willamette Senior Services, the American Red Cross, and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. He was a member of the North Santiam Historical Society, Yaquina Lights, Inc., and Friends of Oregon State Parks. He was a campground host for the Waldport Ranger District of the Siuslaw National Forest. He enjoyed micro-gardening, Oregon history, and genealogy. 
Mr. Robertson is survived by his daughters, Jo DeAnn Fief of Bend, Orva Janette Hubbard of LaPine, and Jean Marie Adams of Vancouver, Wash.; a sister, Dian Sprinkle of Arizona; brothers James G. Robertson of Jefferson, Robert I. Robertson of Lebanon, Douglas D. Robertson of Lebanon, and Oran Swanson of Salem; and eight grandchildren. 
Memorial services are at 3 p.m. Monday at the Salvation Army Church on Winter Street in Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 7047, Salem, Ore. 97303; or to the American Lung Association of Oregon, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, Ore. 97219.

Lois Anderson
Lois M. Anderson, 63, of Lincoln City, died Feb. 13, 2001 in Portland. 
She was born Feb. 16, 1937 in Portland to Donald A. and Verna (Smith) Burch. 
She married Larry A. Anderson on Feb. 24, 1954 in Portland. They moved to the Lincoln City area in 1996 from Newport. 
Lois enjoyed raising indoor plants, reading, and watching soap operas. 
She is survived by her husband, Larry Anderson of Lincoln City; daughters Cindy H. Cheatham of Vancouver, Wash. and Theresa A. Chambers of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a son, Michael A. Anderson of Toledo; a brother, Larry B. Burch of Sheridan; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Friday) at Pacific View Memorial Gardens in Lincoln City.

Margaret Lee
Margaret Vietta Lee, 88, of Lebanon died June 15, 2001. 
She was born in Eugene on Dec. 24, 1912 to Charles and Beatrice Willcutt Chappelle. 
She married Anton Hoel. They owned a fish buying business in Reedsport. He preceded her in death. 
She married Melvin George Lee in Newport on Jan. 22, 1971. They lived in Newport until 1979, when the moved to the Lebanon and Waterloo area. 
She owned and managed properties in Reedsport, Newport and Portland. She also owned Margaret's Marine Way and fishing boat repair shop. 
She was a member of the Lebanon Assembly of God and the Reedsport Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and cooking, canning and baking. 
Survivors include her husband, Melvin, of Waterloo; a sister, Irene Rosier of Coos Bay; grandchildren Shirley Dickensen and David Walker; great-grandchildren Rochelle, David and Angie; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Walker; sisters Katherine Gutlefsen and Beatrice Halladay; and brothers Gerald Chappelle, Maurice Chappelle and Saul Chappelle. 
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Lebanon Assembly of God Church. Interment followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Sweet Home. Memorials are suggested to a charity of choice. The Workman and Steckly Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.

Darrell "Bones" Wilkins
Darrell Lee Roy "Bones" Wilkins, 66, died at his home in Newport on Dec. 21, 2001.
He was born in Corvallis on April 22, 1935, to Stanley Wilkins and Muriel Hagen.
He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1958, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was an albacore fisherman out of Santa Barbara, Calif., and was also a Newport fisherman. He also worked at Jack's Seafood in Newport for 20 years.
Survivors include his son, Diel Wilkins, his daughter-in-law, Alura, and his granddaughter Kiona, all of Newport; two brothers, Wayne Wilkins and Bud Wilkins of Florence; a sister and brother-in-law, Eldora and Jack Gesik of Newport; and many nieces and nephews.
No service is planned. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002 at the Barge Inn on the Newport Bayfront.

Janenne Abbas
Janenne Elizabeth Abbas, 61, of Siletz died May 29, 2002 in Newport.
She was born Jan. 7, 1941 in Waldport.
She was a homemaker for most of her life.
She was a member of the Siletz Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, and the National Rifle Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Abbas, in November 1967, and her son, Abbey, in August 1993.
Survivors include three sons, Wade Abbas of Siletz, Lyle Abbas of Redmond, and Ron Vaughn of Bremerton, Wash.; a sister, Janette Gray of Siletz; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. Interment will also be at Eureka Cemetery.

Alfred "Gene" Bavart
Alfred "Gene" Bavart, 74, of Gleneden Beach died July 21, 2002 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City.
He was born Aug. 1, 1927 in Shulter, Okla.
He attended high school in Vancouver, Wash., and later attended Linn-Benton Community College in Albany for two years.
He served in the United States Army and the Merchant Marines for two years.
He married Corrine Gardner on Nov. 21, 1945.
He was employed as a lumber grader from 1959 to 1969, and as a wastewater engineer for Salishan Lease Holders for 20 years. He retired in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Corrine; two sons, Lewis Bavart of Molalla and Leslie Bavart of Gleneden Beach; a daughter, Connie Schroeder of Estacada; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City is handling the arrangements.

Dolores G. Rilatos
Dolores G. Rilatos of Palmer, Alaska, 73, died Sept. 22, 2000 in Anchorage, Alaska.
She was born in Anaconda, Mont., on Oct. 3, 1927. She married Edward Rilatos on Dec. 29, 1943, and was a homemaker. They lived in Siletz until 1960.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Rilatos Sr., of Palmer, Alaska; daughters Gloria Ingle of Napaskiak, Alaska and Elaine Smith of Wasilla, Alaska; sons Edward Rilatos Jr. and Donald Rilatos, both of Wrangell, Alaska; sisters Clara Lane of National City, Calif., and Kathleen Overton of Lakeview; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be today (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Services will be held at the Siletz Tribal Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.

Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, 52, of Denver, Colo., died Feb. 2, 2001.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1949 in Toledo.
He served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart.
He worked for Merrick Company for more than 20 years. He began his career as an aerial photographer and advanced to project manager. He was also a certified photogrammetrist.
Mr. Hanson was an award-winning mystery novelist. In 1994, he published "Spare Parts,' the first in a five-part mystery series.
His lifelong interests included sailing, guitar-playing, drawing, photography, and taking road trips.
He is survived by his mother, Emma Kay Hanson of Toledo; two sisters, Sandra Todd and Janice Leveton; a daughter, Sara Hanson; two granddaughters, Jenna and Kirsten Hanson; his life partner, Kay Bergstrom; and Bergstrom's two daughters, Kersten and Signe Bergstrom.
A memorial service was held Feb. 8 at Mile Hi Church in Lakewood, Colo.

Roze McGlashan
Roze E. McGlashan, 57, of Gleneden Beach, died May 12, 2001, at her home in Gleneden Beach.
She was born June 5, 1943 in Riga, Latvia, to Rolands and Alma Erenpreiss.
She and her family immigrated to the United States in June of 1950, and settled in Springfield, Ohio and then Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from West High School, she attended Ohio State University.
She married Jim McGlashan on Aug. 24, 1980 in South Weymouth, Mass. As the wife of a hotelier, she lived in Jacksonville, Fla.; Tucson, Ariz.; San Diego, Calif.; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Seattle, Wash., prior to moving to Gleneden Beach in April, 2000. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and travel.
Survivors include her husband, Jim McGlashan of Gleneden Beach; a brother, Gatis Erenpreiss, and a sister, Ieva Redies, both of Columbus, Ohio.
At her request, a celebration of life will be held in June on the waters adjacent to Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Bateman Funeral Home is serving the family.

Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis, 83, of Depoe Bay died at his home on June 17, 2001.
He was born in Portland on May 15, 1918 to Melvin and Blanche (Keele) Leach.
His childhood was spent on his grandfather's farm where, by the age of 3, he had begun drawing animals. At age 10, he was whittling animals from wood.
After graduating from Oregon City High School in 1936, he modeled for Jantzen ads, then did advertising layouts for the first Fred Meyer store in Portland. He served in the Army during World War II, then enrolled in the Chicago Art Institute under the GI Bill. He won honors for excellence.
He spent the next 20 years as a designer of restaurants, nightclubs, churches, offices and homes. He won international acclaim for his originality and style in the early 1960s. He designed furniture, and his accounts included Thomas Organs, Rembrandt Lamps, and the Venenman Collection of Tropitone.
By the late 1970s, he freelanced his animal wall carvings and mobiles of silver and bronze with spheres of semi-precious stones. In the 1980s, he created an award-winning line of carved chairs with animal motifs called the Fauna Collection and cast in metal. They are featured in galleries and museums throughout the country.
He was a member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Survivors include his adopted son, William Luce of Depoe Bay; a sister, Dorothy Linscott of Cloverdale, Calif.; and a brother, Virgil Leach of Lancaster, Calif.
Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dove Lewis Emergency Rescue/Shelter Hospital, in care of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis 97330.

Frank "Gino" Freson
Frank "Gino" Freson, 75, of Newport died Dec. 15, 2002 at his home of natural causes.
He was born May 26, 1927 in Eureka, Calif., to Mary and John Fresoni, immigrants from Venice, Italy.
He sailed with the Merchant Marines during World War II, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He married Maxine Anderson in 1969 in Eureka, Calif.
He spent 60 years in different aspects of the fishing industry.
For the past 20 years, he owned and operated Gino's Seafood and Deli on the Bayfront in Newport.
He enjoyed skeet and trap shooting.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Freson; daughters and sons-in-law Michel and Brian Fritz of Lake Oswego, Dani Kay of Newport, Nicole and Bryon Hurless of Tigard, and Peri and Furl Kamaka'ala of Forest Grove; a sister, Eda Yost; a brother, Atillio Freson; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother.
A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday at Bateman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held a 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport. Interment will be at Chelan Abbey Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Booster Club.

James Brooks
James Patrick Brooks, 78, of Albany died Feb. 10, 2003 at Samaritan Albany General Hospital.
He was born Oct. 24, 1924 in Mesilla Park, N.M. to Katherine (McElroy) and Jerome Brooks.
He was raised in Arizona, and moved to Junction City at the age of 15 to live with his sister.
He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1942 and served in the South Pacific on the USS Suwanee and the USS Bismarck Sea as a turret gunner on a torpedo bomber. He was a prisoner of war for a few months late in the war, prior to his discharge in November 1945. He received the Purple Heart.
After the war, he returned to Junction City, where he began a career in construction, truck driving, and heavy equipment operation. He was a longtime member of the Teamsters Union.
He lived in a number of places throughout Oregon, including Newport. He moved to Albany in July 2001.
He traveled to Hawaii, and enjoyed panning for gold, writing poetry, and reading western novels.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Edwards of Logsden; three sons, Randy Brooks of Oak Grove, Mo., Alan Brooks of Salem, and Ricky Ceruti; two sisters, Agnes of San Diego, Calif. and Rosalie of Arizona; a brother, Paul, of Arizona; a stepson, Arne Christensen III of Newport; two stepdaughters, Barbara Hockema and Gail Ann Bacon, both of Newport; four grandchildren, Suzy, Sally, Jennifer, and Kevin; and three great-grandchildren, Ashelly, Briar, and Kierra. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Donald, and Earl; four sisters, Elizabeth, Marian, Catherine, and Frances; and a grandson, Yuri Brooks in December 1997.
No public memorial service will take place. AAsum Funeral Home of Albany is handling the arrangements.

William Wissmath
William Ronald Wissmath, 81, of Lincoln City died June 10, 2000.
He was born April 30, 1919 to Lute and Adeline Wissmath.
He married Helen Shoemake. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1987.
Survivors include his sons, David Wissmath of San Jose, Calif., and Ronald Wissmath of Lincoln City; daughters June Byrne of Medford, Ruth Fowler of Lincoln City, and Dotti Whitlow of Newberg; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private family service is planned at a later date. Pacific View Memorial Chapel of Lincoln City is serving the family.

Bertha McCart
Bertha Leola McCart of Brookings, 88, died Sept. 27, 2000 at Newport Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center.
She was born April 17, 1922, in Tidewater to James Barclay and Virginia Stouder.
She graduated from Waldport High School and attended the former Western Oregon State College, Monmouth.
She married Earl McCart in Corvallis in 1942. He died in 1947.
She was a food manager for fraternity houses and various other places.
She was a member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, stitchery, crocheting, knitting, and making quilts.
She is survived by her daughters Maxine Myers of Tillamook, Christine Roberts of Mexico, Carolyn Eckrode of Tacoma, Wash., and Shirley Warthen of Marysville, Wash.; a son, George McCart of Prineville; brothers Lee Barclay and Everett Barclay of Tidewater and Carl Barclay of California; a sister, Eva Noble of Hebo; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Presbyterian Church in Waldport.

Adolph Tronson
Adolph Tronson, 72, of Lincoln City, died Feb. 7, 2001 in Lincoln City.
He was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Toledo.
He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in mathematics, and taught undergraduate mathematics at that school.
Mr. Tronson was a charter member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Hicks, in 1996.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Ann Baker-Martin and Antonne Martin of Lincoln City; grandchildren Florieene Hutchinson, Robert Hutchinson, Gary Hutchinson Jr., Madeline Meza, Junior Gonzalez, Rocky Gonzalez, and Manuel Meza; and great-grandchildren Angel Hutchinson, Angel Joy Hutchinson, Edi Hutchinson, Gloria Hutchinson, Sylvia Hutchinson, and Daniel Shadowbear.
A memorial service takes place at noon today (Friday) at the Siletz Tribal Center. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.

Marie Waddell
Marie Waddell, 88, of Otis, died April 21, 2001 in Lincoln City.
She was born Dec. 14, 1912 in O'Neil, Neb., to Harry and Mary Christian Roseler.
She is survived by her husband, Maynard Waddell, of Otis.
Burial was at Oretown Cemetery in Oretown.

Robert Grantham
Robert George Grantham, 77, of Newport died of natural causes on June 20, 2001.
He was born in Pawnee County, Okla., on July 20, 1923.
He served in the Air Force for 27 years, and was a member of the Ham Radio Club.
He married Lois Underwood in Topeka, Kansas on March 3, 1964.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Grantham of Newport. His son, Robin Grantham, preceded him in death.
No services are planned. Disposition is by cremation. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Mel Schoppert
Mel Schoppert, 77, of Rose Lodge died of cancer at his home May 28, 2002.
He was born on July 17, 1924 in Sunnyside, now part of Portland.
He attended Sunnyside High School.
He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. His division was first to land in Japan following the surrender.
He was married to Wanda Burkett for 46 years until her death in 1996.
He married his second wife, Darlene, in 1999.
He was hired as a bus driver at Portland Traction in 1952, where he worked for 11 years. He became a shop steward and liaison officer with the Amalgamated Transit Union and was a business representative of the 21-member bus drivers union in 1963. He remained the union business representative until 1972, when he was appointed international vice president with the international transit union.
He negotiated hundreds of contracts with transit districts, transportation companies and other employers in Oregon, Washington and across the country.
He and City of Portland lobbyist Bill Breman were co-authors of Oregon's mass transit statute in 1969, which has become the basis of Oregon's public transit activities.
He was the International Amalgamated Transit Union's senior vice president at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene, and two brothers, Ray Allen and Fred Schoppert.
Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pacific View Memorial Gardens, 60 SW Fleet Ave., Lincoln City.

Dorothy Gould
Dorothy Marie Gould, 81, died July 31, 2002 in Newport of complications from liver cancer.
She was born Dec. 8, 1920 in Portland.
She was a graduate of Athena High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Walla Walla, Wash.
She worked as a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash., for 31 years. After her retirement, she moved to Newport, where she had lived for the past 27 years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She was an avid bowler and enjoyed walking on the beach.
Survivors include several cousins.
Visitation is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Bateman Funeral Home, Newport. Interment is at noon Aug. 8 at Athena Cemetery, with viewing that morning at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton. Contributions may be sent to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospice or the First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bateman Funeral Home.

Clara Wolverton
Clara V. Wolverton, 83, of Corvallis died Dec. 21, 2002 at Corvallis Manor.
She was born Oct. 26, 1919 in Bloomington, Ill., to Emma (Reeves) and Luther Winkler.
She married Homer O. "Jim" Wolverton on April 24, 1937 in Liberty, Ind. They were married for 54 years. He preceded her in death in 1991.
They lived in Ohio and Oregon. She was a resident of Newport and Siletz.
For the past seven years, she lived in Corvallis with her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sue Wolverton.
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Clark of Fairfield, Ohio; and three nieces, Linda Oberdorf, Pam Cornelius, and Jenny Green, all of Fairfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Woodrow "Buddy" Winkler.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Chapel, 980 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio. The Rev. Ed Beck will officiate. She will be buried next to her husband in the Masonic section of Rose Hill Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Farm Home, 4455 NE Highway 20, Corvallis, Ore. 97330. Aasum Funeral Home of Albany is handling the arrangements.

Clifford Wirfs
Clifford Wesley Wirfs, 82, of Corvallis, died Feb. 13, 2001 in Corvallis.
He was born Aug. 18, 1918 in Dayton to Peter and Mary Oliphant Wirfs.
He graduated from Dayton High School in 1936 and as a journeyman mechanic in diesel engineering from Adcox Trade School in Portland in 1939.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a CPO in World War II.
He married Mary Louise Boesel on Aug. 23, 1947 in Albany. Following his discharge from military service in 1945, he attended Oregon State University, Corvallis, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture in 1953 and a master of arts in education in 1966.
From 1953 to 1966, he taught at Yamhill High School in the agriculture department. While at Yamhill High School, he was involved with the Future Farmers of America.
From 1960 to 1963, he taught shop at Parrish Junior High School in Salem, and from 1963 to 1980, he taught at Corvallis High School. While at Corvallis, he taught as the special education teacher, then later taught in the English department. He retired from teaching in 1980.
He built family homes in Salem and Corvallis. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, performing in musical productions with the Albany and Newport community theaters, vegetable gardening, fishing, and managing rental property in Agate Beach, where he owned property since 1975. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Corvallis.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Wirfs of Corvallis; a daughter, Ellen Hensley of Portland; sons Mark Wirfs of Portland, Paul Wirfs of Beaverton, and Peter Wirfs of Salem; a sister, Alice Blanchard of McMinnville; a brother, Walt Wirfs of Salem; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A visitation is set for 7 p.m. today (Friday) at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Pastor John Evans of the First Christian Church of Corvallis will officiate. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum on McMinnville. Memorial contributions may be made to Benton County hospice or to the Shriner's Hospital, in care of Macy and Son.

Wilma McAllister
Wilma Alice McAllister, 92, of Eugene and formerly of Toledo, died May 11, 2001 at the Riverpark Nursing Home in Eugene.
She was born April 19, 1909 in Lebo, Kansas.
For most of her life, she was a homemaker. She was a resident of Toledo from 1935 to 1966, when she moved to Florence.
She married Burton McAllister on April 14, 1980. He died in 1994. That year, she moved from Florence to Eugene.
She enjoyed camping, fishing, and crocheting.
She is survived by daughters Dolores Olive of Salem, JoAnn Lyons of Eugene, and Janet Damiler of Grants Pass; a son, Dan Morgan of Springfield; three brothers and sisters; 16 grandchildren,; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Internment is at Toledo Cemetery.

Richard Miller
Richard Ray Miller, 77, of Waldport died of natural causes on June 20, 2001.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Nov. 11, 1923.
He served in the Navy and Merchant Marines during World War II.
He graduated from the Minneapolis School of Arts in Minneapolis, Minn., and was a promotion artist and illustrator in Fort Wayne, and later a cartoonist, illustrator and graphic artist for the Salt Lake City Tribune and the Seattle Times. He retired in 1981 after 16 years of employment.
After retirement, he did freelance artwork, and showed his work at gallery exhibits. He moved to the Bayshore area of Waldport 12 years ago. He was a member of the USS LWM-LSMR Veterans. He was a plank owner of an LSM 47, which he served on from the time it was commissioned, until its decommission three years later.
He married Virginia Erne in Fort Wayne, Ind., on March 3, 1956.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Miller of Waldport; a son, Dennis Miller of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Kayla Miller of Fort Wayne.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pacific Communities Hospital Hospice. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Angela Kroto
Angela Rose Kroto, 89, of Waldport died Feb. 7, 2003.
She was born July 17, 1913 in Alatri, Italy to Maria and Biagio Bragalone.
She was raised in Williamsport, Penn.
She married John Girouard in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1966.
She married John Kroto in 1977 in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death in 1992.
She was a seamstress and home health care provider for many years.
She lived in California for a time, then moved to Tucson, Ariz. She settled in Waldport in 2000.
She was a past secretary and member of the Tucson Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include a son, Richard Girouard of Waldport; a brother, Florie Bragalone of Williamsport, Penn.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Disposition is by cremation.

Vivian McGuire
Vivian Joyce McGuire, 74, of Neotsu, died May 7, 2001 in Lincoln City.
She was born Feb. 13, 1927 in Portland to Conrad and Elizabeth Yost Repp.
She married Keith McGuire on May 18, 1952. They moved to the Portland area and then to the Lincoln City area from Chicago, Ill.. in 1986, after retirement.
She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and was active in the Congregational Church in Lincoln City.
Mrs. McGuire is survived by her husband, Keith McGuire, of Neotsu; a daughter, Melanie Tipton of Portland; a sister, LaVern Rosenau of Beaverton; and a grandson, Keith Aaron McGuire of Biloxi, Miss. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael McGuire, and a brother, Kenneth Repp.
A memorial service was held May 11 at the Congregational Church in Lincoln City. Disposition was by cremation. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

Edward Noack
Edward William Noack, 78, of Newport died June 19, 2001.
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on May 27, 1923.
He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1951 as a technician fifth grade in World War II and the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal.
He married Betty Bush in England in 1946.
After his military service, he returned to college to become a machinist. He worked at Rosan's as a foreman for 21 years. He later went to work for Coopervision, which manufactured surgical equipment for cataract surgery. He retired in 1987 and moved to Newport.
He was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed sports, especially golf.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Noack of Newport; a son, Michael Noack of Seal Rock; a daughter, Monique Noack of Newport; and grandchildren Brittni Noack, Zachary Cromwell and Zoe See, all of Newport.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Harry Woody
Harry P. Woody, 86, of Lebanon died May 26, 2002 at the Villa Cascade Care Center.
He was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Nashville, Tenn., to James and Dora (Gardner) Woody.
He moved to Rose Lodge at age 16, where he lived for much of his life.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked in the Woolen Mills in Portland for a short time following the war, then returned to Rose Lodge. He worked for most of his career with the U.S. Forest Service until he retired.
He enjoyed deer and elk hunting and fishing.
His wife, Ann, preceded him in death in 1988.
Survivors include a brother, Donald Woody of Lebanon; two sisters, Dorothy Martin of Hillsboro and Barbara Werstlein of Gresham; and several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned. Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon is handling the arrangements.

Merlyn Harmening
Merlyn H. Harmening, 70, of Waterville, Minn., died April 20, 2001 at his home.
He was born Aug. 7, 1930 in New Ulm, Minn., to Arthur and Elsie (Eke) Harmening.
He was a graduate of New Ulm Public High School, and attended both Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn., and Mankato State College in Mankato, Minn.
He served in the U.S. Army, primarily in Germany.
On Oct. 21, 1953, he married Gertrude Falkensteiner in Courtland, Minn.
He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service out of Courtland for 42 years, and at the same time worked for Courtland Concrete Products in Courtland, Minn.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he held various church offices. He was a member of the Courtland Fire Department for 29 years, and served some of that time as its chief. He was a past city council member for the City of Courtland, Minn., and had been its mayor. He was a past board member of the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes, the Region Nine Development Commission, a past school board member of the Immanuel Lutheran School in rural Courtland, Minn., and a past baseball coach with the Courtland Baseball Association.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Harmening, of Waterville, Minn.; sons and daughters-in-law Ron and Lisa Harmening of Newport, Tom and Jennifer Harmening of Burnsville, Minn., and Allan and Jean Harmening of Neillsville, Wis.; seven grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Paul Marxhausen of Roseville, Minn.; and brothers and sisters-in-law Roman and Janice Harmening of Courtland, Minn., and Duane and Marion Harmening of Roseville, Minn.
Funeral services took place Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland, Minn., with burial in the church cemetery. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.

Alice Austin
Alice H. Austin, 88, of Vancouver, Wash. and formerly of Newport, died of Alzheimer's disease on June 5, 2001.
A complete obituary appeared in the June 15 edition.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Newport First Christian Church. Donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Thomas Pole
Thomas Martin Pole, 77, of Newport died April 17, 2002 of complications from multiple myeloma.
He was born April 27, 1925 in Newark, N.J.
He graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served as a Navy pilot on aircraft carriers and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1964.
He began a second career in the restaurant business and became a restaurant manager for Far West Services of Corona del Mar, Calif. In the mid-1970s, he was promoted to setting up restaurants throughout the East Coast.
He moved to Yachats in 1982 and became a real estate broker. He established South County Properties and continued to do restaurant consulting work, along with managing the "Fishing Hole." For most of his years at the coast, he lived in Waldport and Yachats.
He worked in the hardware and paint department at the Newport Wal-Mart for the past three years.
He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and woodcarving.
In 2000, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer that was linked to his radiation exposure while serving as a Navy pilot on the Valley Forge in1955.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Pole-Wilhite of Portland, Pamela Pole of Dana Point, Calif., and Carolyn Pole of Escondido, Calif.; a son, Thomas Charles Pole of Camas, Wash.; two sisters, Iola Rice and Janet Sherwin; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 at the American Legion Hall, Post 116, 424 W. Olive St., Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, Post 116.

Julia Hulsey
Julia Muriel Hulsey, 66, of Waldport died of natural causes on July 8, 2000.
She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on Aug. 26, 1933.
She graduated from Coquille High School. She worked as a grocery clerk at the former Grady's Market in Waldport for many years. Prior to that work, she was employed as a secretary for Brand S Logging of Five Rivers.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed cross stitching and sewing.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Wiedman and Teresa Alley; a son, Archie Hulsey, all of Waldport; a sister, Betty Farley, of Siletz; a brother, Byran Cotter of Sisters; grandsons Roger Flescher, Robby Kirby, Bruce Wiedman and Cole Kirby, all of Waldport; a granddaughter, Jodi Flescher of Bryson, Texas; and one great-grandchild.
A private graveside service for family and friends will be held at the Toledo Cemetery. Disposition is by cremation. Contributions are suggested to Hospice, in care of Pacific Communities Health District Foundation, 930 SW Abbey St., Newport 97365, or Doernbecher Children's Hospital in memory of Kelsie Flescher. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.

Clifford Case Sr.
Clifford Willis Case Sr., 66, of Siletz, died at his home on April 23, 2001.
He was born Aug. 29, 1934 in Toppenish, Wash. to Clifford Calvin Case and Florence Marie Underwood-Case.
He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and was passionate about tribal politics. He loved sports.
He was predeceased by his father and mother; sons Erin Stewart Case and Ivan (Case) Miller; a daughter, Venetia Case; and a grandson, Joshua Parr.
He is survived his wife of 11 years, Trina Case, of Siletz; a brother, Wayne Case Sr. of Siletz; a sister, LaVetta Cunningham of Yakima, Wash; daughters Ardella Parr and Shannon Case, both of Siletz, Jenett Case of Nisqually, Wash., and Pamela Case of Tacoma, Wash.; sons Reginald Case, Clifford Case Jr., LeRoy Case, and Levi Case, all of Siletz, and William Case-Cunningham of Yakima, Wash.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service at the Siletz Tribal Community Center, followed by a potluck dinner, is planned. Information on the date and time is available from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians at 444-2532, or (800) 922-1399.

Gerda F. Brown
Sept. 1, 1902 - Aug. 2, 2001
Gerda Fredricka Brown of Albany died Thursday, Aug. 2, at Albany Care Center. She was 98.
She was born in Shelby, Neb., to John Kelly and Elizabeth Hasselbach Barnett. She married Ralph Leroy Brown Sr. in 1921. They moved to Oregon during the 1940s. He died in 1948. After many years working as a cook at Oregon State University's West Dining Hall she retired in 1967. In her retirement, she continued to cook for Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was also a caregiver for the elderly.
She had been a member of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1954 in Corvallis and Albany. Among her interests were cooking, gardening, quilting, renovating antique sewing machines, knitting, crocheting and raising African violets. She loved children.
Survivors include three daughters-in-law; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; and her five children, Helen M. Simmons, Ralph L. Brown Jr., Ray A. Brown, Nancy C. Cooper and Noel D. Brown; and three grandchildren.
A private family farewell and burial was held Friday, Aug. 3, at Willamette Memorial Park, Albany. Memorial donations can be made to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. in care of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330.

Lillian Henderson
Feb. 20, 1921 - Feb. 4, 2001
Lillian Inez Eddleman Henderson of Albany died Sunday at Albany Care Center. She was 79.
Born to John and Aileen Taylor Eddleman in Keystone, Okla., she graduated from high school in Springdale, Ark., and from nurse's training at Sparks Memorial Hospital, Fort Smith, Ark. She entered the Navy in 1943 and was a lieutenant in the Nurse Corps, stationed at San Diego Naval Hospital before transferring to the Bremerton Naval Hospital where she met her future husband. She married John L. Henderson June 20, 1946, in Bend. They lived in Portland until moving to Albany in 1948. She worked as a registered nurse in Albany, starting at the old Albany Hospital and continuing when the new hospital was built in 1967. She also worked at the Lebanon Hospital and later at Albany Care Center, which was Sunset Manor at that time. She retired during the mid-1980s. She and her husband had several books published and they became owners of the Millennium 500 Publishing Co. They also conducted Christian retreats in Oregon and Washington.
She was a member of Salem Restoration Branch Church. She enjoyed oil painting, rock hounding, fishing, and camping.
Survivors include her husband; son, Kenneth of Portland; daughter, Estelle Henderson of Albany; brothers, Charles of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and James of Albany; sister, Shirley Hackert of Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Fisher Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.

Kurt E. Singletary
July 11, 1946 - July 27, 2001
Kurt Eric Singletary of Albany died July 27 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 55.
He was born in San Rafael, Calif., to Robert Earl and Mildred Berniece Hartman Singletary. He was raised and educated in the Napa Valley and moved to Oregon during the mid-1970s. He lived in several mid-valley communities before settling in Albany in 1985. He was a professional cook and former owner of the Farmer's Kitchen in Alsea. He had cooked for the Oregon State Hospital and Oregon State University, and at the time of his death, he was employed as a Class II cook at Valsetz Dining Hall, Western Oregon University.
He was a member of the Albany First Evangelical Church, SEIU Local 503 and Oregon Public Employees Union Local 82. He enjoyed hot rods, writing stories, sunsets, cooking and working with students.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Albany; sons, Michael and Justin Holloway of Albany, Jerry and Keith Singletary of Napa, Calif., and Allen Willis of Sonoma, Calif.; daughters, Amanda Holloway of Albany, Sheri Pettit of Fairfield, Calif., and Karon Singletary of Sonoma; and 11 grandchildren.
A celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, 
Sept. 1, at Pistol River Cemetery, Pistol River. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Albany First Evangelical Church in care of DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel, 815 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330.

Olivet M. Seats
April 3, 1926 - Feb. 2, 2001
Olivet M. Seats of Albany died Friday in Albany as the result of an auto accident. She was 74.
Born to Charles and Eltana Allen in Norwalk, Calif., she had lived in Albany many years. She was very active in service and leadership in the World Wide Church of God, in Albany.
She was a member of the O.K. Chorale vocal ensemble, singing at area churches and at the state capitol once a year. She also worked for the Gleaners and took foot to shut-ins.
Survivors include her sons, Dale and Jerry, both of Madisonville, Ky.; daughters, Dee Spicer of Halstead, Kan., and Christie Wright of Wichita, Kan.; brother, Jacque Allen of Yucaipa, Calif.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Seats; and a sister.
A service will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at AAsum Funeral Home. Wayne Mitchell of the World Wide Church of God will officiate.

Darrell A. Kahl
Jan. 8, 1935 - Aug. 5, 2001
Darrell A. Kahl of Waldport, formerly of Corvallis, died Sunday of cancer. He was 66.
He was born in Grants Pass to Arthur and Netta Criswell Kahl. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1953 and from the University of Oregon in 1959. He had worked as a commercial plan examiner for the cities of Eugene, where he lived from 1955 to 1986, and Corvallis, where he lived from 1986 until this year.
He married Zira M. Olney Sept. 5, 1953, in Riverside, Calif.
He was a member of the Albany Pistol Club, International Commercial Builders Association, and a genealogical society. His interests were sailing, pistols and buildings.
Survivors include his wife; son, Kevin of Portland; daughter, Jurinda Kahl of Ridgefield, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
A private service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Poole-Larsen Funeral Chapel, Waldport. Memorial donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4110.

Kenneth M. Coon
Kenneth M. Coon of Corvallis died Monday, Feb. 5 [2001], at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 80. DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ava Lindy Gilder
Ava Lindy Gilder of, daughter of Bryan and Suzanne Gilder of Albany, was stillborn Thursday, Aug. 7 [2001], at Good Samaritan Hospital.
A service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Jefferson Baptist Church. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Albert T. Kannus
Albert Tenho Kannus of Corvallis died Monday, Feb. 5 [2001], in a Corvallis nursing home. He was 85. No service is planned. McHenry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Stewart
Margaret B. Stewart of Corvallis died Tuesday, Feb. 6 [2001]. She was 84. DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel is in charge of arrangements.