Richard Henry Allen Morris
Feb. 27, 1925 - March 14, 2005
Richard Henry Allen Morris of Dallas died March 14 in Corvallis. He was 80.
He was born to Elmer and Lucile Burmister Morris in Lincoln, Iowa.
Following his high school graduation he joined the U.S. Army serving from 1943 until being Honorably Discharged in 1946.
On March 5, 1965 he married Norma Jean Crawford in Omaha, Neb.
He had worked as the Building Supervisor for the Polk County Courthouse and retired in 1985.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Norma Morris of Dallas; son, Ernest; daughters, Lori, Dawn and Judy; brother, James; and sisters, Bea and Shirley.
Private family services were held.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Rose Martha Nielsen
Oct. 13, 1942 - March 25, 2005
Rose Martha Nielsen of Rickreall died March 25 after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. She was 62.
She was born to Peter and Martha Pokorny Krupicka in Aurora.
She graduated from North Marion High School in 1960 and from Oregon State University in 1965 with a degree in Home Economics Education.
She taught home economics at Amity High School from 1965 to 1969.
She married Soren Dejgaard Nielsen on Nov. 9, 1968 and they lived and worked on the family farm near Rickreall for 36 years.
She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in McMinnville. She was an active member of the Salem Graduate Home Economists. She served for 32 years on the Polk County Election Board. She also worked part-time at the Western Oregon University Bookstore and for three years at the Rickreall Post Office.
She enjoyed working on the costumes for the annual Rickreall Christmas Pageant. She loved gardening and was a 4-H leader for many years. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Soren of Rickreall; daughters, Karen Watte of Albany and Anita Stryker of Vancouver, Wash.; son, Peter Nielsen of Iowa City, Iowa; sister, Angela Krupicka of Salem; brother, Edward P. Krupicka of Aurora; and four grandchildren.
Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 with funeral mass following at 10 a.m., in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m., in the Bethel Cemetery between Amity and McMinnville.
Contributions may be made to the Providence Benedictine Nursing Center in care of the Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Leo Morris
Dec. 26, 1922 - March 20, 2005
Leo Morris of Dallas died March 20. He was 82.
He was born to Joseph C. and Dorothy M. Kennedy Morris in Fossil.
He grew up in Kinzua, Ore., attending school there and graduated from Wheeler County High School in 1940.
He had a lifelong love of aviation and after high school finished civilian pilot training as an instructor. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp. He was a flight instructor and crop duster in the Willamette Valley.
While working at the Salem Airport he met Virginia Kitchen and they were married on May 5, 1949. They were married 53 years, until Virginia's death in 2002.
He retired from Willamette Industries in 1987.
He was an active volunteer for the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and also for the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Ronald and Richard.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan Alderin of Bothell, Wash., Teresa Haley of Salem, Cynthia Sweet of St. Helens and Patricia Gallatly of Tyrone, Ga.; sister, Patricia Bells of Bend; brother, Robert of Mascoutah, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were March 25.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delbert Hunter Arboretum in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Tomas C. Fisher
Oct. 10, 1922 - March 27, 2005
Thomas C. Fisher of Dallas died March 27 in Dallas. He was 82.
He was born to Chester and Hazel Fisher in Salem.
He graduated from Salem High School in 1940. He was proud to be the president of his high school Future Farmers of American Club and was a member of the National Honor Society.
He married his high school sweetheart Betty Heine on Oct. 8, 1942 while he was a student at Willamette University.
His studies at Willamette University were cut short when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943. While in the Air Corps he reached the rank of sergeant and served on a B24 bomber crew in the Pacific.
After the war he returned to Polk County to continue his lifelong love of farming and ranching. Besides farming he was a Polk County real estate appraiser for 19 years retiring in 1979.
He had many hobbies including reading, traveling and hunting. He really enjoyed big game hunting trips with his family to the high Alpine meadows of Eastern Oregon. He had strong convictions to his church, family and being a steward of the fields and forests.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Chet, Bill and John.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Dallas; sons, Tom and Greg, both of Dallas; daughters, Jolene Moskal of Salem and Paula Warkentin of Eugene; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and March 31 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas where he was a member for many years. Interment will follow at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Clyde M. Carrington
March 3, 1920 - March 20, 2005
Clyde M. Carrington a longtime Independence resident died on March 20 in Salem. He was 85.
He was born to Suzanna and Daniel Carrington in Fords Prairie, Wash.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a sergeant in the infantry in the Pacific. Following his return from active military service he worked in the logging industry until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Juanita Carrington on May 29, 1996.
Survivors include his sons, Roy Carrington of Chico, Calif., Robert Carrington of Idaho Falls, Idaho and William Carrington of Bonney Lake, Wash.; daughters, Carmon Gagldari and Betty Carrington, both of Independence and Margaret Mann of Marysville, Wash.; brothers, Glen Carrington of Riverside, Calif., and Chester Carrington of Independence; sisters, Irene Stover of Kelso, Wash., and Dorthy Loudermilk of Arcata, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
Services were March 25 at Cornerstone Christian Center in Independence and intermenty was at Smith Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Milton A. McCullough
Feb. 15, 1924 - March 27, 2005
Milton A. McCullough of Dallas died March 27. He was 81.
He was born to Albert and Beulah Ready McCullough in Fruita, Colo.
He hopped a freight train to Oregon during The Depression. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He had lived in Independence and Willamina before moving to Dallas in 1957. He worked for Willamette Industries for 18 years retiring in 1986.
He was a member of the Western Council of Industrial Workers.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time in the mountains.
He was preceded in death by five sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Mae Marie McCullough of Dallas; sons, Jerry McCullough of Dallas and Ben McCullough in Albany; sister, Edna Dwyer of Salem; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 1 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Private intermenty will be at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.

Marian Moyer
Dec. 15, 1925 - March 14, 2005
Marian Moyer longtime resident of Monmouth died March 14. She was 79.
She was born near John Day.
She graduated from now named, Western Oregon University and received her masters from Oregon State University.
She taught at Central High School and was also a counselor. She retired after 21 years in education with the Central School District.
She had majored in art and was known for her painting on gourds and her woodcarving. Her gourds featured many designs but was best known for her depiction of Santa Claus both painted and carved. Her works were sold locally including at Dancing Oaks Nursery.
Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Bill Moyer of Monmouth and other family members.
No services were held at her request. 

Carl Ellis Barnard
July 15, 1914 - March 27, 2005
Carl Ellis Barnard of Dallas died March 27. He was 90.
He was born in Dallas to Landon and Carla Trent Barnard. He lived all his life in the house he was born in.
He married Dorothea Freer Dec. 25, 1938. She died in 1985.
He retired in 1976 from Willamette Industries where he worked as a saw filer for a number of years.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Grant and Cecil.
Survivors include his son, James Barnard of Dallas; daughters, Judy Modrell of Corvallis and Mary Wiens of Dallas; sister, Grace Kelley of Wilder, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Viewing will be noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 31 in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at the Bridgeport Community Chapel. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of choice in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Ruth V. Sigford
Nov. 28, 1921 - March 25, 2005
Ruth V. Sigford of Independence died March 25. She was 83.
Private family services will be held.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Tom Edmison
Dec. 24, 1914 - March 27, 2005
Tom Edmison of Monmouth died on March 27 in Corvallis. He was 90.
He was born to Joseph Jacob and Lydia Lena Arkabauer Edmison in Lamar, Neb.
The family moved to Bend in 1927 and to Burns a year later. He graduated from Burns High School.
He moved to Sweet Home in 1932, Brownsville in 1940 and finally settled in the Monmouth and Independence area in 1954. He owned and operated Tom's Drive In for 40 years before retiring in 1994.
He had been living at Conifer House in Corvallis.
He was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church.
He enjoyed fishing, especially in Alaska and hunting.
Survivors include his daughters, Lawona Search of Philomath and Larue Merriman of Kodiak, Alaska; son, Steven Edmison of Albany; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Crawfordsville Union Cemetery in Crawfordsville.
McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements.

Keith Edward Palmer, Sr.
May 15, 1926 - Aug. 10, 2005
Keith Edward Palmer, Sr., of Dallas died Aug. 10 in Vancouver, Wash. He was 79.
He was born to Thomas and Minnie Roski Palmer in Carmen, Idaho, one of 14 children.
As a boy he lived in Salmon, Idaho. He joined the U.S. Navy and served in World War II and later served in the U.S. Army in Korea as a combat engineer.
He married Martha Yost March 22, 1954 in Las Vegas.
They made their home in Los Angeles where he worked for Goodyear Tires. They moved to Dallas in 1954 where he worked for Willamette Industries for eight years and then for Caterpillar for many years. In 1990 they moved to Prior, Okla., where he worked for Hope Lumber and for WalMart. In 1996 they retired to Sierra Vista, Ariz., and had recently returned to Dallas in April 2005
He had been a member of the Assembly of God Church in Dallas. He had served as a Deacon for the Prior Assembly of God and for Mountain View Assembly of God in Sierra Vista.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He liked watching NFL football, boxing and listening to gospel music.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Jean Lundgren, grandson, Larry Palmer, five sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Jean of Dallas; sons, Lynn Eugene Davis of Nehalem, Keith Jr., of Sierra Vista, and Samuel Dewayne Palmer of Dallas; twin brother, Kenneth Palmer of Prior; sisters, Jean Banta of Salmon, Bea Twitchell of Mackey, Idaho, and Clover Brown of Arco, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were Aug. 13 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and internment was at Dallas Cemetery.

Mason Simon Shutt
April 9, 1913 - Aug. 13, 2005
Mason Simon Shutt of Dallas died Aug. 13 in Dallas. He was 92.
He was born in Madras to Irvin and Myrtle Mason Shutt.
The family moved to Salem in 1926 where he attended Parrish Middle School and Salem High School.
He married Ora Stouffer Nov. 7, 1937 in Dallas.
He worked as a millwright and machinist for Boise Cascade in Valsetz until his retirement in 1978.
He enjoyed woodworking, golf, bowling, and gardening.
His family founded the Methodist Church in Madras and he was a lifelong member of the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ora of Dallas; daughters, Sandi Taylor and Kay Lefley, both of Salem; two grandchildren;and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 at Dallas United Methodist Church and private vault intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Asa Ernest Campbell
March 4, 1914 - Aug. 12, 2005
Asa Ernest Campbell of Monmouth died Aug. 12. He was 91.
He was born to Alvah and Jessie McLarty Campbell in Starkweather, N.D.
He grew up and worked in Saline, Mo., with his parents and sisters on the family farm before moving to Oregon in 1936. He continued to work on farms, a vocation he truly enjoyed.
In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served mainly in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Colorado, 86-45 attaining the rank of Electricians Mate 3rd Class. His shipmates dubbed him "Bee" as he was always buzzing around the ship keeping the electrical systems in order. While assigned to the U.S.S. Colorado, he served in many campaigns including liberation of the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge in 1945 and returned to Oregon.
He married his sweetheart, Margaret Leum, in Cottage Grove Dec. 29, 1948.
They lived in Springfield before moving to Monmouth to raise their family.
In Monmouth he worked for the U.S. Postal Service originally as a city carrier and then accepting the position of carrier for Rural Route 1. He served for several years as an officer in the Rural Letter Carriers Association. ln all, he worked for the Postal Service for more than 30 years retiring in 1978 to pursue his hobbies.
He had a passion for gems and minerals, making cabochons, belt buckles and jewelry out of the many varieties of rocks that he collected. He was a member and officer of the Polk County Rockhound Society. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his many fishing buddies and family.
He was a life member and past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 33 in Monmouth. He volunteered for many years on almost every holiday to be out at dawn putting up the American flags on the streets of Monmouth. He was also a life member of Lyon Lodge No. 29 in Independence and Adah Chapter No. 34 of the Eastern Star in Independence. He belonged to the U.S.S. Colorado Alumni Association and had attended almost all of their reunions that were held in the U.S.
He continued his farming though on a much smaller scale at his home in Monmouth by growing a large vegetable garden every year.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Eletha Nicols.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughter, Margaret Ann of Salem; son, David of Salem; sisters, Margaret Butler of Salem and Beth Mills of Albany; and four grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Private burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Marjorie E. Halligan
July 20, 1924 - Aug. 13, 2005
Marjorie E. Halligan of Monmouth died Aug. 13. She was 81.
Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 at Cassville Baptist Church in Cassville, N.Y.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

Donald P. Gagldari
May 4m 1924 - Aug. 6, 2005
Donald P. Gagldari of Monmouth died Aug. 6 in Monmouth. He was 81.
He was born in Seattle.
He served in the U.S. Army 1940 to 1945 and received an honorable discharge and also was enlisted in the National Guard.
He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Center in Independence. He was a member of Disabled Veterans and the American Legion.
He enjoyed outdoor sports.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald.
Survivors include his wife, Carmon Gagldari of Monmouth; sons, Terry, Howard, and Daniel; daughters, Linda and Tamara; brother, Nick; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m, Saturday, Aug. 20 at Cornerstone Christian Center in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. 

Rose Adell Vorderstrasse
Aug. 2, 1944 - Aug. 13, 2005
Rose Adell Vorderstrasse of Dallas died Aug. 13 after a long battle with cancer. She was 61.
She was born to Frank and Loraine Streitt in Vancouver, Wash.
She grew up in Hazel Dell and Battle Ground, Wash.
She married Lee Vorderstrasse April 20, 1962 and shortly after moved to Dallas.
She was a dedicated homemaker and in 1977 began her career as a CNA. She worked in several local care facilities, as well as in the home care industry.
She enjoyed camping, gardening and singing and playing the drums with her family's band.
She was preceded in death by son, Randal Lee Vorderstrasse and a granddaughter, Jaylyn Rose Quinn.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Lee Vorderstrasse; daughters, Dawn Vorderstrasse-Quinn, Roxann Gish, Teresa McGee, Bree Vorderstrasse and Linda Vorderstrasse, all of Dallas; and eight grandchildren.
A public memorial will be 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in the Dallas City Park. Interment will be private.

Kenneth Harris Mosher
April 9, 1915 - Aug. 14, 2005
Ret. Lt. Col. USMC Kenneth H. Mosher of Dallas died Aug. 14. He was 90.
He was born to Harry and Mabel Bigford in Palisade, Minn., on the Mississippi River.
He enlisted in the military June 27, 1939. He was assigned to the USS Maryland (BB-46); Weapons Platoon B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, Camp Elliott; 2nd Marine Brigade Samoa; Weapons Platoon, B Company 1st Bat. 8th Reg. Guadalcanal; G. Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, New Zealand.
He was commissioned a second lieutenant during the war. In 1943 and landed in assault wave at Red Beach 3 Tarawa, and landed in assault wave Right Flank of 2nd Marine Division Saipan.
In his later military years he served as colonel of 1st and 2nd Guard Company at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and as a staff officer in Training Command at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He joined the Marine Reserves and was discharged as a lieutenant colonel on April 19, 1975.
He served as an officer for the Siskiyou County Sheriff in California, was assistant chief of police in Yreka, Calif., and chief of police in Tule Lake, Calif. He was also on the police force for Ada County, Idaho, Englewood, Colo., and Humboldt County, Nev. He was a deputy special officer for the BIA in Winnemucca, Nev., and for the Civil Air Patrol. He retired to Dallas in 1977.
He was a member of Faith Free Evangelical Church; The Retreads Motorcycle Club; the Second Marine Division Association, the National and Washington Chapters; Marine Corps Mustang Assoc.; USS Maryland BB46 Veterans Assn.; California Police Chiefs Assn.; and the California Narcotics Officer Assn.
He was preceded in death by his former wife and friend, Myrna Mosher in 1999, and a granddaughter, Robin Jones, in 1996.
Survivors include his son, Vernon Mosher of Dallas; daughters, Rita Grady of Dallas and Roxanne McGarvan of Port Lions, Alaska; stepchildren, Jonathan Fox and Heather Fox, both of Salem; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug 18 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside services with full Marine Corps honors will follow at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Carol Hensley Memorial Children's Fund, administrated by Polk CDC, PO box 33, Dallas, OR 97338.

Harold M. Smith
Aug. 13, 1925 - Aug. 13, 2005
Harold M. Smith of Dallas died Aug. 13. He was 80.
A memorial service is pending under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Harry E. Barwig
July 6, 1924 - June 3, 2007
Harry E. Barwig, 82, of Monmouth died June 3 died in Salem of congestive heart failure.
He was born in LaPorte, Ind., to Charles and Stella Barwig.
He married Mary Sharkey March 22, 1947 in South Bend, Ind. She died in 2002.
They lived in the Salem and Monmouth-Independences areas since 1960.
He was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses since the 1930s and had enjoyed talking with others about the Bible.
Survivors include his son, Gary (Candy) Barwig of Monmouth; daughter, Sheri Barwig of Monmouth; sister, Geraldine Thomas of Houston, Texas; brother, Robert Barwig of Escondido, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Memorial service was June 9 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Steven Louis Gore
Aug. 12, 1946 - May 30, 2007
Steven Louis Gore, 60, of Monmouth died May 30 in Panguitch, Utah, while on vacation.
He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Kenneth "Jake" and Louise "Pete" Waterhouse Gore.
He was a part of the graduating class of 1964 from Missouri Valley High School. He entered the Air Force the following year and served for 25 years in Iowa, Okinawa, New York, Turkey, Minnesota, Spain, Montana, Alaska, Washington and Oregon. He retired in 1990 as a senior master sergeant and the site chief of Laurel Mountain before it was closed.
Steve received many honors and citations through his years of service in the Air Force.
He went to work in 1991 for the Oregon Department of Corrections at the state penitentiary and rose to the rank of correctional sergeant.
He was an outgoing and friendly person who loved motorcycles and RVing.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Scherrie Kay Boehler of Monmouth, whom he married Sept. 16, 1966, in Missouri Valley; sons, Steven T. Gore of Salem and Sean R. Gore of Dallas; brothers, Kenneth of Council Bluff, Iowa, Larry of Stanwood, Wash., and Rick and Jim, both of Missouri Valley; sister, Penny Gore of Missouri Valley; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service is 11 a.m., Thursday, June 14, at the Monmouth Military Academy Building on the campus of Western Oregon State University, Monmouth.
Contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice and the family requests that no flowers be sent.
The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Anne Brandt Ediger
March 31, 1917 - June 7, 2007
Anne Brandt Ediger, 90, of Dallas died June 6 in Dallas.
She was born to Isaac T. and Katie Harms Brandt in Fairbury, Neb.
She lived in Nebraska and Kansas for her early years moving to Dallas in her teens.
Anne married Herman Ediger June 6, 1940 in Dallas. He died in June 1994.
Besides being a mother and homemaker, she was a big part of establishing Ediger Church Furniture Inc., with her husband Herman. She worked hard in production and later did all bookkeeping, invoicing and office duties.
She was a longtime member of the Evangelical Bible Church of Dallas and was active in the church for many years.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Harder, and brothers, John, Edwin and Andrew Brandt.
Survivors include her sons, Don (Pat) Ediger of Monmouth and Bruce (Jeannine) Ediger of Salem; daughter, Karyol (Mike) Hiebert of Dallas; brothers, Pete and Arnold Brandt, both of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 11 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, followed by a memorial service in the Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to Child Evangelism in care of the church.
Dallas Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Elsa Gardner
Dec. 24, 1910 - June 4, 2007
Elsa Gardner, 96, of Dallas died June 4 in Dallas.
She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to Erik and Elsa Carlander Lambert.
She emigrated from Sweden to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She came to the United States and settled in Myrtle Point in 1922. She later lived in Valsetz and Portland for many years before moving to Dallas in the early 1990s.
She worked as a waitress in Portland and was a homemaker.
She married Howard Gardner 1945 in Portland. He died in May of 1981.
She was a member of the Lutheran Church and enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and cooking.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Astrid Smart, and brothers, Everett and Jingles Lambert.
Survivors include her sisters, Alice Ackley of Mulino and Ruth Matthew of Winnipeg, and several nieces and nephews.
Private burial will be in the Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

James "Jim" R. Rosenbalm, Jr.
March 21, 1959 - June 5, 2007
James "Jim" R. Rosenbalm, Jr., 48, of Rickreall died June 5 from a cancer-related illness.
He was born in McMinnville to James Robert and Gladys Patty Rosenbalm.
Jim moved to Amity at the age of 6 and graduated from high school in 1977. He joined the Navy and after his discharge in 1981 went to work for the Amity Co-Op and area farmers. He also worked for Tyco in circuit board manufacturing in Dallas from 1992 to 2004.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sisters, Patricia Roth of Rickreall, Elizabeth Petty of Dallas Texas, Jamie Rosenbalm of Keizer, Suzanne Kreder of Dayton; and Sharol Petticord of Yamhill.
Celebration of life service was held June 8.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation in care of Macy and Son, 135 N Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128 which handled arrangements.

Randy Stepper
March 14, 1959 - June 6, 2007
Randy Stepper, 48, of Dallas died June 6 in Dallas.
He was born in Salem to Glen and Loyce Murphy Stepper.
Randy grew up in Dallas and was in the Dallas High School class of 1977.
Randy worked at Salem Hospital for 25 years as a unit clerk.
He married Renee Combs on March 26, 1983, in Reno, Nev.
Randy had served on the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department from 1980 until 1986.
Randy enjoyed spending time with his family, which was very important to him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glen, in 1981, and mother, Loyce, in 2001.
Survivors include his wife, Renee of Dallas; son, Larry Weyer of Dallas; and granddaughter, Trisha of Dallas.
Celebration of Randy's life is 11 a.m., Saturday, June 16 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Victoria M. Freeman
Sept. 30,1913 - June 7, 2007
Victoria M. Freeman, 93, a 75-year resident of Rickreall, died on June 7.
Service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem. Interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Contributions may be made to Oak Grove Community Church, c/o Carol Marx, 415 Oak Grove Rd., Rickreall OR 97371, or Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St NW, Salem OR 97304.

Wilma Jean McConnell
May 14, 1933 - June 6, 2007
Wilma Jean McConnell, 74, of Dallas died June 6 in Dallas.
She was born to Melvin and Nina Matthews in McAllister, Okla.
Her early childhood was spent in Oklahoma before moving to Richmond, Calif.
Wilma worked at doctors' offices as a receptionist. She lived in Salem before moving to Dallas 15 years ago.
She was an avid bowler and carried a 190 average. She was a master bridge player and was a member of the Salem Bridge Club.
She was a hard-working, outgoing person with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved animals, especially her dogs and cats.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Matthews.
Survivors include her daughter, Anita Johnson of Vacaville, Calif.; son, Bill Cleveland of Dallas; brother, Jim Matthews of Penn Valley, Calif.; sister, Geneva Travis of San Pablo, Calif.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 11 in Dallas Cemetery with arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to a Humane Society.

Leo O. Scherzinger
June 7, 2007
Leo O. Scherzinger, 90, of Dallas died June 7.
Private service will be held at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Teresa Ann Wright
Nov. 9, 1959 - June 6, 2007
Teresa Ann Wright, 47, of Independence died June 6 after a life long battle of heart disease.
She was born in Tucson, Ariz., to Betty and Richard Scoggins.
She lived in Spokane, Wash., and was raised in Portland. She attended Harold Oliver Junior High School and graduated from Centennial High School. She moved to Salem in 1988.
Teresa worked as a rural route mail carrier until her health forced her into early retirement.
She loved traveling the back roads of Monmouth to deliver mail, and enjoyed her many customers.
Teresa was always proud of her son, Alex. She loved children, her collection of Teddy bears, and watching the birds that came to her backyard. Her blackbottom cupcakes were a treat at family gatherings.
Survivors include her husband, Bradley G. Wright; son, Alex Duclos; mother, Betty King; sisters, Brenda Atkins, Connie (Hale) Concon, and Andrea Wirth.
At Teresa's request, there will be no memorial service. A family celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to American Heart Assn., 1425 NE Irving #100, Portland OR 97232.
Arrangements were handled by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem.

Marilyn Patterson
March 5, 1928 - June 4, 2007
Marilyn Patterson, 79, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died June 4.
Memorial celebration is 1 p.m., Saturday, June 16 at the Salemtowne club house.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Odette Mary Colburn Hamel
June 6, 1915 - June 3, 2007
Odette Mary Colburn Hamel, 91, of Florence, formerly of Dallas, died June 3.
Graveside service is 11 a.m., Saturday, June 16 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Jonathan Anson Berkey
Oct. 13, 1969 - June 14, 2007
Jonathan Anson Berkey, 37, of McMinnville died June 14 in Dallas.
He was born in McMinnville to Arlen and Evelyn Sutliff Berkey.
Jon grew up in McMinnville and worked in construction with his father and brothers, building many farm buildings and was active in the construction of several local skate parks.
He enjoyed video games, skateboarding, snowboarding, and playing guitar.
Survivors include his son, Liam Berkey of Buena Vista; daughter, Lorelie Berkey of Salem; parents, Arlen and Vivian Berkey of McMinnville, and Evelyn and Martin Cisneros of Salem; brothers, Robert Berkey of Atlanta, Ga., Timothy Berkey of Salem, Ron Berkey of Dayton, Arlen Berkey, Jr. of Salem, and Steven Berkey of McMinnville; sister, Lisa Silva of McMinnville; and stepbrother, Dean Lindsey of Lafayette.
Service was June 19 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was at Buena Vista Cemetery.

Marilyn Patterson
March 5, 1928 - June 4, 2007
Marilyn Patterson, 79, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died June 4 in Salem.
Marilyn was born in Hickora, Ark. She graduated from high school in Hardy, Ark. She married Hank Patterson in November 1953.
They lived in San Francisco while Hank was in the military.
They settled in Dallas in 1960. They enjoyed square dancing and Marilyn was in a bridge club. They moved to Salemtowne in 1983.
Marilyn had multiple interests. She was an avid golfer, and she and Hank were very active at the Salemtowne Golf Course. She also had a green thumb and grew a beautiful flower garden each year.
Marilyn enjoyed working on family genealogy. She also had recently taken up the sport of Pickle Ball.
She enjoyed southwestern d‚cor, as she and Hank had wintered in Phoenix for a number of years. Hank died in 1998.
Survivors include her sons, Paul (Sue) Patterson and Mark (Penny) Patterson, both of Dallas; and two grandchildren.
Memorial celebration was held June 16 at Salemtowne Club House in West Salem.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Odette Mary Colburn Hamel
June 6, 1915 - June 3, 2007
Odette Mary Colburn Hamel, 91, of Florence died June 3.
She was born in Yuma, Colo., to William Anderson and Della Bushner-Anderson.
Odette came to Dallas in 1936 following her marriage to Virgil Colburn. She worked as a mail carrier, pulled lumber on the green chain at the mill, drove a laundry truck and worked in a meat market. Odette and Virgil lived in Dallas for 12 years and divorced in 1949.
Later she married Ken Hamel Sr., and they opened a meat market and slaughterhouse in Amity, where they lived for many years.
Together Odette and Ken enjoyed raising farm animals and riding horses as members of a drill team. After retiring they moved to Bend where they raised cattle and enjoyed riding their horses. They moved back to the valley to be closer to family because of Ken's health. Ken died in 1976.
Odette continued to live in Albany for a while, pursuing painting and sewing with her friends. Then she moved to Newport and became involved with church activities, the Yaquina Arts Association, and volunteering for the Food Share Program.
She enjoyed all types of art and painted on china, made clocks and baby quilts, and collected miniature shoes.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Virgil Colburn and Ken Hamel Sr.
Survivors include her son, Glenn Colburn; daughters, Darlene Blodgette and Reta Colburn-Hamel; stepchildren, Evelyn Drees, Jim Hamel and Kenneth Hamel; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 16 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem. Memorial service is 1 p.m., Saturday, June 23 at First Baptist Church in Newport.
Contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in Newport or to the Food Share Program in Newport.
Arrangements were handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Herbert Wayne Lairson
June 13, 1945 - June 16, 2007
Herbert "Wayne" Lairson, 62, of Dallas died June 16 in Salem.
He was born in Truman, Ark., to Herbert and Esther Lairson.
The family moved to California in 1951, and Wayne grew up there.
Wayne met Marlys "Marty" Smith and they were married in 1963 in Torrance, Calif., where Wayne worked as a machinist.
They moved to Oregon in 1971 and settled in Falls City. Wayne worked for Mosher Lumber and at the Dallas planing mill before getting into the homebuilding trade. Wayne started his own business in 1973, moved to Bend in 1987 and back to Dallas in 1996. He retired in 1999 for health reasons.
Wayne loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting. He also loved spending time with his family and playing with the grand kids.
Wayne was preceded in death by a brother.
Survivors include his wife, Marlys "Marty" Lairson; daughters, Nancy (Lee) Medlock and Sherry (Ron) Krout, all of Salem; son, Rick (Nicole) Lairson of Puyallup, Wash.; brothers, Welan (Charlene) Lairson of Dallas and Glen (Rose) Lairson of Bend; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21. Service is 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with intermenty following at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Marjorie Winifred Kluting
Dec. 20, 1921 - June 14, 2007
Marjorie Winifred Kluting, 85, of Dallas died June 14 in Dallas.
She was born to Wynn and Frances Lefever at the family farm in Cooper Hollow seven miles south of Dallas.
She married W.A. Kluting in Cooper Hollow on Dec. 26, 1941.
The family lived in Ashland; Napa, Calif.; and for the last 48 years in Dallas.
Marjorie enjoyed her family, church, the Bible, her flowers and garden, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, W. A. Kluting; daughter, Barbara Joyce Kluting; sister, Oretha Slack; stepbrothers, Clyde "Buck" Parks, Vernon Parks; and stepfather, Clyde Parks.
Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis (Bill) Tolhurst of York, Penn.; sons, Dennis Kluting and Dean (Lonnie) Kluting, all of Dallas and Bill J. (Arlene) Kluting of Monmouth; brother, Lou Lefever of Molalla; six grandchildren and many step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Viewing is 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday June 24 at the Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas. Service is 1 p.m., Monday, June 25 at Bollman Funeral Home with graveside service to follow.
Contributions are suggested to hospice in care of Bollman Funneral Home.

Howard D. Porter
July 9, 1933 - May 29, 2007
Howard Dean Porter, 73, of Sheridan died May 29 in McMinnville.
He was born in Alma, Neb., to Elsie Valentine Schwenn and Howard Glen Porter.
He attended school in Nebraska and Colorado. He moved to Monmouth in 1950 and graduated from Central High School in 1952. He joined the Navy in 1953.
He married Laura M. Billings Dec. 18, 1954 in Dallas.
He enjoyed woodcrafting, hunting, gardening and gun collecting.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Porter; sons, Alan Porter and Duane Porter, both of Sheridan; daughter, Cindy Porter of Dundee; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home and intermenty was at Green Crest Memorial Park.

Donna Buchanan
May 31, 1925 - June 18, 2007
Donna Buchanan, 82, of Dallas died June 18 in Dallas.
She was born in Florence to Daniel and Bertha Bennett Muno.
Her father was a baker, and the family moved to Eugene for a short time and later to Astoria where Donna attended grade school and junior high. They later settled in Oregon City where her father operated Muno's Bakery, which is still in operation today.
Donna graduated from Oregon City High school in 1943. She attended Oregon State University during the World War II years and met Elmer "Buck" Buchanan during that difficult time in our history. They were married on Dec. 29, 1946, in the Oregon City United Methodist Church, and they enjoyed 60 years together.
They lived in Woodburn where they owned and operated the local bowling alley for 11 years. They settled in Dallas in 1958, where Buck and Donna owned and operated the Dallas and Monmouth Ben Franklin stores until their retirement.
Donna was known best for her hospitality, her generosity and for being at Buck's side whether at home, at work, in a motor home, in a boat, serving the Dallas community or raising their family.
Donna, Curt Lamb and Mel Gilson were the founders of Dallas Kids Inc., which continues today helping Dallas youth sports programs. She also founded the Dallas swim team and helped organize the first marching band competition of Oregon bands here. She and Buck helped build the kitchen at the Campfire Girls Camp Kilowan. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi.
Donna was also a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Buck; children, Karyn Buchanan, Claudia Drill, Conni Anderson and Rod Buchanan; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service is 11 a.m., Friday, June 22 at the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Contributions are suggested to the Dallas Sounds of Summer Concerts, Dallas Aquatic Center, or Dallas Senior Center in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled arrangements. 

Kelly James Fredinburg
June 16, 2007
Kelly James Fredinburg, 33, of Independence died June 16.
He died in a car accident while in the line of duty as a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Department.
He had also worked as a corrections and patrol deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Department for 8 years prior to joining the Marion County agency in August 2006.
Survivors include his wife, Christine; daughters, Miranda and Kaydin; mother, Ellen Rygh; siblings, Kevin Fredinburg and Kim Walsh; father and stepmother, Gary and Marilyn; brothers, Nick and Tyler; and grandmother, Ruby Fredinburg.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21 at the Salem Armory Auditorium at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2320 17th St NE, with an Honor Guard and procession. The public is invited to attend.
An account has been established for the Fredinburg family. Donations can be made at any U.S. Bank toward Christine Fredinburg on behalf of Miranda and Kaydin.
The Fredinburg family also has requested that donations can be made for Madisyn Jenkins, the daughter of Polk County Detective Tyrone Jenkins. Madisyn has leukemia. Gifts can be made at any U.S. Bank as "Donations for Madisyn," Tax ID No. 56-264466.
Condolences can be sent to Marion County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem, handled arrangements.

Viola May George
June 28, 1918 - June 16, 2007
Viola May George, 88, of Dallas died June 16 in Dallas.
Viola was born to Ray and Ida McMahon in Mountain Iron, Minn., where she was raised and schooled.
She moved to Oregon in the early 1940s, and later to The Dalles, where Viola pursued a career in photography.
She lived in The Dalles for about 13 years before returning to Minnesota. In 1993 she decided less snow and more family would be nice, so she moved back to Oregon and settled in Dallas.
Her loves were quilting and most of all entertaining the family.
Survivors include Nancy Olson of Embarrass, Minn.; Fran Richmond of Maupin; John Keseley of Mt. Vernon; David George of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Freda M. (Butterfield) Kunard
Oct. 30, 1918 - June 13, 2007
Freda M. Kunard, 88, of Independence died June 13 in Independence.
Freda was born in Lost River, Idaho, to Charles Leonard and Marian Sollenberger Lowe.
She was raised in Blackfoot, Idaho, and attended Albin Normal Teacher's College. She graduated from Idaho State University in Pocatello with a degree in elementary education.
She married Roy Butterfield of Shoshone, Idaho, on Oct. 17, 1940. Roy was a welder and structural steel worker. They lived in several cities in the Northwest, and Freda taught school in many of those cities.
After Roy died in 1965, Freda taught school for two years in Guam.
She married Lloyd D. Kunard, Sr. of Idaho Falls on June 13, 1968. Lloyd was in retail sales. They lived in Guam for a year before returning to Burley, Idaho, where Freda continued her teaching career.
After retiring in 1986, Freda and Lloyd moved to Independence to be closer to her family. Lloyd died in 2000.
Freda met her friend and companion Robert Langager of Independence and they enjoyed their time together.
Freda was active in the the local Senior Center and delivered meals on wheels with Lloyd for several years. She also enjoyed crocheting, Swedish weaving, traveling and gardening.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elena Marshall, and a stepson, Dell.
Survivors include her sons, Len (Sharon) Butterfield of Corvallis, and Donald (Josephine) Butterfield of Albany; stepchildren, Patricia (Victor) Kunard Kishiyama, Suzette Kunard of Idaho Falls, Lloyd Dale Kunard, Jr. of Lexington, Ky., and Luana Kunard of Lakewood, Colo.; and brother, W. Charles Lowe of Blackfoot; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
At her request there will be no service.
Contributions are suggested to Odyssey Hospice, in care of Farnstrom Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Resource Center, Independence which handled arrangements.

Marvin "Dood" Moran
April 12, 1928 - Aug. 18, 1999.
Marvin "Dood" Moran, 71, died in Eugene Aug. 18, 1999.
A special memorial and burial of ashes, weather permitting, will be 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, June 29 at Salt Creek Cemetery in Dallas, near one of his favorite fishing spots on Salt Creek. In case of any changes please verify with family: Dorothy (Moran) News 818-767-1181 or Karen Williams 503-623-6151.
Although his parents, Choc and Mamie Moran, lived in Comanche, Okla., Dood was born in Fort Worth, Texas, while they were visiting family.
The family moved to Village Creek, Texas, when he was 2 years old. He attended a two-room school there. In 1935 the family moved to California.
Dood was a country boy and loved riding horses while living in the San Fernando Valley.
He met and married Dolores Veeder in 1946.
He worked as a carpenter. In 1962 Dood moved his family to Oregon, where he continued in construction but due to a prior back injury was forced to give up building. He and Dolores started an antique business and enjoyed many buying and selling trips to various antique shows.
When his family was grown he moved to La Pine, where he and his three sons rebuilt an Alpine style house.
After his divorce, Dood visited family in California and then returned to Oregon where he married his high school friend, Alta Tilly. They enjoyed traveling.
Dood loved playing guitar with his friends and son, Marvin. He enjoyed the many hunting and fishing trips with his sons and grandsons.
He was preceded in death by a son, Roger, in 1997.
Survivors include his sons, Marvin and Gary, both of La Pine; brother, Cliff Moran of Las Vegas; sister, Dorothy Moran Newman of North Hollywood, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Inez J. Farley
Nov. 2, 1921 - June 19, 2007
Inez J. Farley, 85, of Corvallis died June 19.
She was born in Selma, Ala., to John and Nancy Taylor and moved to Illinois as a small child.
Inez ran restaurants for more than 30 years in the southern Illinois area. She moved to Oregon in 1984 and cooked for Oregon State University fraternity and sorority houses.
Inez enjoyed antique shopping, estate sales and taking rides in the country, but most of all her passion was cooking.
She belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Corvallis.
She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Lanasky and a brother.
Survivors included her children, Tom, Nancy and Jeanie; three sisters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At her request no services will be held.
Contributions are suggested to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4141 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis.
Farnstrom Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Resource Center, Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com

Verna G. Stee Krauger
Dec. 28, 1916 - June 21, 2007
Verna G. Stee Krauger, 90, of Monmouth died on June 21 in Monmouth.
Verna was born on a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minn., George and Leora Thompson.
Verna lived in Big Bear Lake, Calif., and moved to Oregon in the early 1960s with her husband, Byron Stee. He died in 1978.
She had worked for Commercial Bank in Monmouth and retired from OCE, now Western Oregon University.
In 1982 she married Frank Krauger, he died in 1999.
Verna enjoyed crafts, sewing and flowers.
Survivors include her sons, Donald (Pat) Stee of Monmouth and Tom (Bonnie) Stee of La Pine; stepson, Bernie (Tina) Krauger of Monmouth; stepdaughter, Barbara of Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
Graveside service is 11 a.m., Wednesday June 27 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 1311 N.W 21st Ave., Portland, OR 97209.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Nicole "Nikki" Lee Lunquist
Sept. 11, 1973 - June 20, 2007
Nicole "Nikki" Lee Lunquist, 33, of Dallas died June 20 in Dallas.
She was born in Richland, Wash., to Robert and Debra Lee Vanderwind Yeats.
She married Robert Bryan Lundquist on July 7, 1998 in Lewiston, Idaho.
Nicole was devoted to her four daughters and while raising her children she became a certified cosmetologist in 1997. Even though health issues forced her to find a new career she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse like her grandmother, Nancy.
Nikki not only went to school full-time, she was also able to take care of her family throughout. After years of struggle, she graduated as a registered nurse from Chemeketa Community College in 2004.
She went to work for Salem Hospital in the baby/mother unit, which she was very passionate about.
Survivors include her husband, Bryan of Dallas; daughters, Mariah, Sierra, Alyssa and Katlyn, all of Dallas; parents, Debra and Bob Yeats of Lewiston; sister, Erin Cochrane of Clarkston, Wash.; and brother, Christopher Yeats of Lewiston.
Memorial service was June 26 at New Life Family Fellowship, formerly the Nazarene Church, in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to a college fund for Nicole's daughters in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements. 

Dottie (Suderman) Miller
Sept. 14, 1931 - June 24, 2007
Dottie (Suderman) Miller, 75, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died June 24.
Private service will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Ila Estelle
Sept. 29, 1910 - Jan. 15, 2007
Memorial service for Ila Estelle is 2 p.m., Saturday, June 30 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 205 N Main St, Falls City.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Edwin "Eddie" Randall
June 15, 1984 - June 20, 2007
Edwin "Eddie" Randall, 23, of Dallas died on June 20 as a result of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident on June 19.
He was born to Ted R. and Kimberly King Randall in Salem.
He was raised in Lyons until the age of eight, when he moved to Dallas. He entered Oakdale Heights Elementary School in the spring of 1992. From Oakdale Eddie moved on to LaCreole Middle School and graduated from Dallas High School in 2002. Eddie's school years were active and full of adventures.
When he was 16 he went to work for Safeway in Dallas as a courtesy clerk. After high school Eddie became a journeyman meatcutter and eventually moved to meat manager for Safeway stores in Salem.
He loved to fish, camp, travel and be with his family and friends. He was a member of Jesus Our Jubilee Ministry.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Ted and Linda Randall of Dallas; mother, Kimberly Randall of Lyons; brothers, Keith Randall of Dallas, and Seth K.; sister, Andrea; and grandparents, Alvin and Mary Randall of Emmett, Idaho.
Eddie was an organ donor and gave at least five individuals gifts of life.
Memorial service was June 26 at Dallas Christian Fellowship.
Contributions are suggested to given to Ted Randall for various charity interests.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Gerald L. Austin
Dec. 28, 1931 - June 22, 2007
Gerald L. Austin, 75, of Monmouth died June 22.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence which is handling arrangements.

Mark K. Irick
July 13, 1952 - July 7, 2007
While viewing the valley from his home in the Zena Hills, Mark Irick experienced the final Great Adventure and his breath became one with the wind on July 7.
Mark was born to Dallas and Patricia Irick in Kokomo, Ind.
He completed his undergraduate work at Ball State University and moved to Oregon where he obtained a law degree from Willamette University in 1979.
The name Shetterly and Irick has been a mainstay in legal matters in Polk County for many years, and Mark was the city attorney for Dallas for more than 25 years. Few will forget his intensity as an attorney.
His passion for anything and all things outdoors grew greater the longer he lived in Oregon. His love for fishing and hunting was only surpassed by his love to take people fishing and hunting, especially young people or people who had never experienced the outdoor world. There are many who can attest to the fantastic trips they enjoyed with Mark.
Whatever was in season that is what he was after, from spring salmon to fall elk and wintertime waterfowl.
However, his biggest passion was for sturgeon fishing in Tillamook Bay and the Columbia River Estuary, where his prowess was legendary and earned him the title Sturgeon King.
He enjoyed and loved his nieces and nephews and took them on many unforgettable and special trips. The spectrum of his friendships is immeasurable. Mark had a definite passion for all the finer things in life, like steamer clams and razor clams. He was often awestruck by the pure wonder of nature, from sunrises to sunsets, to gray skies and green trees.
Mark loved to tell a good story as well as laugh heartily at someone else's story. He was an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan and was once a fanatical Blazer fan.
He loved the sound of laughter, crackling campfires, a babbling stream, the wind and salt spray in his face - anything outdoors. Those of us who call him friend will remember his campfires by their roaring flames and not by their ashes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas; sister, Judy; and brother, Mike.
Survivors include his wife, Sue (Harland); mother, Pat; a host of very special nieces, nephews and their families; Bleu the dog, and four cats.
Celebration of life will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 12, at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to the Sportsman's Club, which promotes youth outdoor activities, or to Dallas Christmas Cheer. They may be made in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann Mosher
Sept. 14, 1924 - July 5, 2007
Elizabeth Ann Mosher, 82, of Dallas died July 5 after a short bout with leukemia.
Elizabeth was born in Lakeside, Calif., to Russell and Ruth Wilkinson.
She lived her youth in central California, graduating from Livingston High School in 1941. She attended Modesto Junior College for two years.
She met Arthur Mosher while in high school and they were married after he joined the Navy as World War II began. They moved to Washington, D.C., where Art continued his training before shipping out to the Pacific.
After the war they moved to Yamhill and started a family, then moved to Carlton and settled in Dallas in 1957.
Liz worked at Dallas Public Library and then at Lyle School as a library aide. She read stories to the children. She was active with Friends of the Library and Kids, Inc. for many years.
She was a member of the Dallas First Presbyterian Church, where she worked with youth groups, and she taught Sunday School for many years.
As her kids grew up she became involved with the Polk County Historical Society. Her love of history became a focus for her. She worked at Brunk House and was devoted to the development and building of the Polk County Historical Museum in Rickreall. Liz was a driving force behind many of the programs presented by the Society over the past 30 years.
She was a member of two Dallas quilting groups, and participated in quilting demonstrations at the Polk County and Oregon State Fairs.
Elizabeth's home and life were always filled with friends and family. She was a positive and loving woman who put the friends and family who came to visit at ease even as she knew her life was coming to an end.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Arthur; sons, Alan (Vicki) and David (Christine); daughter, Jane (David) Petersen; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 13 at Dallas First Presbyterian Church.
Contributions are suggested to the Polk County Museum, Children's Education Tour Fund at PCHS or the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Leland Leroy Veach
April 18, 1946 - July 2, 2007
Leland Leroy Veach, 61, of Dallas died July 2 in Dallas.
He was born in McMinnville to Hugh and Mary Jimerson Veach.
He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1964.
He married Nancy McKibben on April 2, 1966. His first love was family, his kids and grandkids.
He enjoyed his timber lands in Oregon and Alaska and enjoyed fishing.
Leland served in the Navy in Vietnam aboard the USS Coral Sea. He worked for the State of Oregon Employment Division and Department of Human Services, retiring in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Veach.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy Veach of Dallas; son, Eric (Heidi) Veach of Gakona, Alaska; daughter, Selena (Eric) Crandall of Paulsbo, Wash.; mother, Mary Veach of Sheridan; brother, Truman Veach of Sherwood; sister, Virginia Veach of Sheridan; and two grandchildren.
Graveside service was July 6 at Salt Creek Cemetery. Celebration of life followed at Salt Creek Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to Salt Creek Baptist Church to be used for Camp Tapawingo.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Anthony Albert George
Jan. 31, 1942 - July 5, 2007
Anthony "Tony" Albert George, 65, of Grand Ronde died July 5 in Portland.
He was born in McMinnville to Lloyd and Alberta Riggs George.
Tony graduated from Willamina High School and attended Chemeketa Community College.
He joined the Army and served in Vietnam.
He married Claudia Mausch July 6, 1968 in Reno, Nev.
Tony enjoyed socializing, giving candy to kids, fast cars, Spirit Mountain Casino, crossword puzzles, and the Elder's activities at Grand Ronde.
He was preceded in death by his son, Marty George and a brother, Monte George.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia George of Modesto, Calif.; children, Cindi Hall of McMinnville, Rod Lundeen of McMinnville, Tracy Schulte of Modesto, and Michele "Tonya" Chrestensen of Salem; brothers, Allen George of Grand Ronde and Ron George of Salem; sisters, Diana George of Salem and Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; and 10 grandchildren.
Service was July 10 at the Grand Ronde Tribal Gymnasium.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Carol Hiebenthal
Dec. 5, 1932 - June 23, 2007
Carol Hiebenthal, 74, of Springfield, formerly of Dallas, died June 23 from complications from a stroke.
She was born to Max and Leona Wilde Kleman in Caroline, Wis.
She married Wayne Hiebenthal Nov. 14, 1952 in Salem.
They lived in Dallas for more than 50 years before moving to Springfield two years ago. She was a homemaker and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne of Springfield; sons, Doug Hiebenthal of Happy Valley, Darrel Hiebenthal of Dallas, Don Hiebenthal of Salem, and Ron Hiebenthal of Springfield; sisters, Agnes Duhrkoop of Oregon City and Norma Herr of Silverton; brothers, Clifford Kleman of Springfield and Kenneth Kleman of Eugene; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m., Friday, July 13 at Twin Rivers Baptist Church, 1660 Mohawk Blvd, Springfield.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield handled arrangements.

Theresa Marie (Kendall) Palmer
Dec. 11, 1941 - July 1, 2007
Theresa Marie Palmer, 65, of Bullhead City, Ariz., died July 1 in Bullhead City.
She was born in Mankato, Minn., to Wally and Jean Kendall.
Theresa moved to Falls City at age 8 and attended Falls City High School. She went on to earn a degree in Mental Health and worked in Portland.
After retirement she moved with her husband, Paul, to Bullhead City.
Theresa loved camping, taking photos, traveling and genealogy. Those were just a few of her interests. She knew where all the best restaurants, camping sites, and amusement parks were. Theresa loved taking her boys all over the United States to speed skating meets.
She was generous to a fault and was happiest when she was making others happy.
She was preceded in death by sons Jeff and Steven DuBell.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Palmer; son, Jim DuBell; brothers, Russell and James Kendall; sisters, Dorothy Sylsberry, Virginia Tallman, and Rose Ellis; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, at the ball park in Falls City.

Patricia "Patsy" L. Ridderbush
May 16, 1954 - July 4, 2007
Patricia "Patsy" L. Ridderbush, 53, of Portland, formerly of Monmouth, died July 4.
She was born in Las Vegas to Eddie and Elaine Ainsworth.
Patsy lived in Monmouth prior to moving to Portland in 1989. She had worked for Cascade Terrace as a med-aide.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Ridderbush; daughters, Linda Laplant and Lori Aspon; sons, David Ridderbush and Daniel Ridderbush; parents, Eddie and Elaine Ainsworth; sister, Yvonne Hensley; brother, Ron Ainsworth; and three grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m., Friday, July 13 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Monmouth. Interment will follow at Fir Crest Cemetery, Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstrom.com.

Thomas Ivar Hansen
Nov. 1, 1931 - July 8, 2007
Thomas "Tommy" Ivar Hansen, 75, of Independence died July 8 in Salem.
He was born to Olaf H. Hansen and Emily Carter Justice in Del Norte, Colo., a stone's throw from the Rio Grande River.
Tom went to school in Del Norte until the family moved to Forest Grove. He graduated from Forest Grove High School and later enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War.
Following his discharge he attended the University of Oregon. After graduation he worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 20 years.
During that time he married Esther Wheeler. Tom and Esther enjoyed traveling, music, golf and fishing.
After Esther's death, Tom moved to Independence, where he made many good friends.
When he retired from the IRS he opened his own tax service.
His interests included square dancing and mounting climbing with friends in the Mazamas organization.
He was a great reader and was knowledgeable about many things. He was an avid sports fan, and "Go Ducks" was his motto.
He met many golfers and baseball players during his lifetime, and wrote sports columns for the Salem newspaper.
Survivors include his sister, Connie Patterson, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Christopher Hopkins Ediger
Dec. 19, 1954 - July 21, 2007
Christopher Hopkins Ediger, 52, died July 21 in Dallas.
He was born in Dallas to Ernie and Gloria Ediger.
Chris attended public schools in Lebanon through grade six, where he began to display a very high IQ and a very entertaining sense of humor. He moved with his family to Indiana for a year while his father did graduate work in communications.
Then the family moved to Eugene, where Chris graduated from Sheldon High School in 1973. He competed in varsity track while in high school.
Chris became a French horn and bass violin player in high school. He played French horn in the Eugene Junior Symphony. He was a also a guest soloist on the French horn in the Portland Junior Symphony.
He played in the Symphonic Orchestra at the University of Oregon School of Music.
Chris married Debbie Erickson in Eugene in 1975. They later divorced. He married April Dahl in Portland in 1987, and they divorced. He married Marjorie Walton in 1994. They later divorced.
He was employed by SS Machinery Company of Dallas.
He was active in the Evangelical Bible Church and touched many lives with his desire to serve.
Survivors include his three sons, Austin, Jonah, and Parker Ediger of Tigard; parents, Ernie and Gloria Ediger of Dallas; sister, Angie Dailey of Tri Cities, Wash.; brother, Brad Ediger of Milwaukie; and a granddaughter.
Service is 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at Evangelical Bible Church. Private intermenty will be in Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Waymaker Mission, P.O. Box 3804, Tri-Cities WA 99302.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Selma Ruth Wiebe
Jan. 20, 1925 - July 26, 2007
Selma Ruth Wiebe, 82, of Dallas died July 26 in Dallas.
She was born to Edward P. and Sarah Willems Schmidt in Corn, Okla.
She grew up in Inman, Kan., where she attended Zoar Academy and Inman High School, graduating in 1942. She was baptized and became a member of the Zoar Church in Inman, Kan., as a child. Selma attended Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan.,and obtained her teacher's license.
On June 6, 1945, she married Allan Wiebe and moved to Omaha, Neb., to attend Grace Bible Institute. Selma studied French for a year with her husband in Belgium before they went to the Congo in 1951 as missionaries. She taught children until 1960, when forced to leave the Congo during the country's fight for independence from Belgium.
The family moved to Dallas in 1962 where Allan pastored the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church. After earning a degree in elementary education at OCE (now WOU) she helped start a kindergarten in the church.
In 1968 she moved back to Omaha and taught kindergarten for 21 years while her husband directed the Missions Department at Grace College of the Bible. They made a number of overseas trips to encourage missionaries and enjoy various cultures.
In 1991 they returned to the Salem area to retire.
Selma was active in Bible Study Fellowship and helped with the MOPS program of the church. She was involved in the Ladies Missionary Fellowship and Mothers of Missionaries (MOM's) monthly prayer meetings.
Selma loved her Lord and her family. She also loved children, music, traveling, cooking, needlework and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Schmidt.
Survivors include her husband, Allan; children, Ruth (Jay) Quiring of Dallas, Marilyn (Steve) Reischke of Sitka, Alaska, Janet (Stan) Teeple of Henderson, Nev., and Gordon (Delphia) Wiebe of Doland, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was July 31 in Dallas Cemetery followed by a memorial service at Evangelical Bible Church.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Helene Welch
Feb. 13, 1924 - July 25, 2007
Helene Welch, 83, of Dallas died July 25.
She was born in Malcom, Minn., to Silas and Hannah Johnson Campbell.
She moved to Cowiche, Wash., in 1937. Helene married Roy Welch in 1942.
Helene worked for the Ellensburg Telephone Company as a telephone operator from 1968 until her retirement in 1986. She settled in Dallas in 1986.
Helene enjoyed crocheting afghans and tablecloths for family members. She also enjoyed crafts. Helene's favorite place to visit was the coast.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Charles and Francis Campbell, and sisters, Violet Benjamin and Millie Shipley.
Survivors include her sisters, Adeline Hays and Doris Lehto, both of Oakridge and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2 in Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Food bank in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Lee Jenkins
April 19, 1956 - July 26, 2007
Lee Jenkins, 51, of Rickreall died July 26 in Salem.
He was born in Salem to Marvin and Hilda Schutz Jenkins.
Lee grew up in Rickreall and graduated from Central High School in 1974. He enlisted in the Navy and was on the first Gold Crew training for duty on the very first Trident Submarine. He was involved in an accident in 1976 and was medically discharged from the Navy.
Lee joined the Rickreall Fire Department in 1976 and aspired to the rank of captain. He was a rock of the department, dedicating his life to all aspects of fire service.
Lee was honored as Firefighter of the Year in 1988 and 2001.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin and a brother, Bruce.
Survivors include his mother, Hilda of Rickreall; brother, Greg of Rickreall; and sister, Sue Payton of Monmouth.
Fire service funeral is 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 3 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Interment with Military Honors will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Rickreall Fire Department in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Travis Lynn Smith
Jan. 28, 1947 - July 28, 2007
Travis Lynn Smith, 60, of Sweet Home died July 28 in Sweet Home.
He was born in Eloy, Ariz., to James Edward and Mattie May Smith.
He moved to Dallas with his aunt and uncle, Fay and Slim Smith, at the age of 12. Travis joined the Army and was one of the first soldiers to be sent to Vietnam. He had tours of duty in Vietnam and Korea and was proud of his service and would have gone back into active duty if called.
He owned his own tree business and worked in Mexico, Alaska, Canada and along the West Coast in structural development, building water towers.
Travis was also a master carpenter.
He married Greta J. Dyer on July 4, 2005, in Reno, Nev. He lived in Idaho and Salem before moving to Sweet Home a year ago.
Travis enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Greta of Sweet Home, and two brothers.
Viewing is 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1 and 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2 p.m., in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Vietnam Vets of America in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Kay A. Vrell
Nov. 16, 1949 - Aug. 5, 2007
Kay A. Vrell, 57, of Independence died Aug.5.
Kay was born in Dallas to Philip and Delia Sperling.
She lived in the Independence area most her life and graduated from Central High School in 1967.
In 1966 she married Bruce Vrell.
Kay enjoyed gardening, working on the farm, sewing, embroidering and making clothes.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Delia Sperling.
Survivors included her husband of more than 40 years, Bruce Vrell of Independence; sons, Shawn Vrell of Salem and Justin Vrell of Amity; father, Philip Sperling of Independence; two sisters; two brothers; and six grandchildren.
Celebration of life and sharing is 2 p.m., Monday Aug. 13 at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.
Contributions are suggested to be made in Kay's name at any Sterling Savings Bank.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Rosemary S. Gioia
April 28, 1925 - Aug. 3, 2007
Rosemary S. Gioia, 82, of McMinnville died Aug. 3.
Rosemary was born to William Leroy "Lee" Shadle and Clara Amelia "Melie" McKinnon in Rochester, N.Y.
On May 29, 1948 Rosemary married the love of her life, Horace "Doc" Gioia, in Miami, Fla. Doc died in 1975.
Rosemary moved to Oregon in 1976, shortly after Doc's passing and began a new career as a loan clerk with the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs.
She was always giving of herself and helping others through volunteer work with various organizations. Other favorite activities included gardening, sewing, ceramics, tole painting, photography, and especially traveling. At the wheel of her motor home and with her many friends in Good Sam, WIN, and Escapees, she traveled extensively throughout the western United States. Other vacation destinations included Bermuda, Mexico and China.
Rosemary also enjoyed 21 different Elderhostel trips around the U.S.
Rosemary sold her house in Salem in 1998 and moved to an apartment at Hillside Communities in McMinnville. There she enjoyed welcoming new residents, calling Bingo, and transporting residents to appointments and other activities. Declining health necessitated her move to assisted living facility at Hillside in 2004.
Survivors include her children, Gail (Roger) Miles of Monmouth, Carl of Sherwood and Sam (Marisol) of Beaverton; and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas and intermenty will be in Salt Creek Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Richard L. "Rich" Frank
March 20, 1935 - Aug. 2, 2007
Richard L. (Rich) Frank, 72, of Falls City died Aug. 2 in Falls City.
Richard was born in Loveland, Colo., to Jacob and Molly Frank.
He graduated from Loveland High School in 1953.
In May 1971 he married Joyce Wood.
Rich worked for Loveland Poultry for many years starting when he was still in school. He worked for Kodak Colorado and retired after 17 years in 1991. He worked at Sam's Club in Loveland until he and Joyce moved to Falls City in 1995.
He then worked for Laidlaw Transit Inc., for six years, driving the school bus for Falls City. He always enjoyed his "kids" on the bus.
He was a lifetime member of Good Sams Club and an enthusiastic member of the local chapter of "Polk about Sams," in which he held offices for several years. He was an assistant director of the State of Oregon Good Sam organization.
He enjoyed meeting new people and working with the other officers.
Richard liked watching wild animals from the front deck at his home and especially looked forward to baby deer every spring.
He enjoyed woodworking in his shop and made many things for friends and family.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Alan Wood, and a brother, Robert Frank.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Joyce; daughter, Ellen Frank; son, Curtis Frank; stepdaughter, Jessica Hopkins; stepsons, David Wood and Paul Wood; sister, Elvera Findley; and seven grandchildren.
Service was Aug. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas and intermenty will be at Loveland Burial Park in Loveland.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Robert L. Moore
July 1, 1958 - July 30, 2007
Robert L. Moore, 49, of Dallas died July 30 following a nine month battle with lung cancer.
He was born in Anniston, Ala., and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
Robert joined the Army at the age of 18. He met and married Sidney (Tison) Melcher, they divorced, but she remained his lifelong friend.
Known in Dallas since his move here in 1993, Robert was an avid bowler and found he had a love of Karaoke.
Survivors include his two children, Tison Moore of Dallas and Ayanna Moore of Salem; his father; four brothers; and three sisters, all living in Ohio.
There will be an informal service to honor his life from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 in Sidney's home at 626 NW Byers Lane in Dallas.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Gennodiy Y. Chuprov
March 27, 1947 - July 29, 2007
Gennodiy Y. Chuprov, 60, of Salem died July 29, 2007 in Salem.
Service was July 31 at the Slavic Christian Church in Salem and internment was in Hilltop Cemetery, Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Charles C. Gallaway
April 13, 1933 - Aug. 4, 2007
Charles C. Gallaway, 74, of Monmouth died Aug. 4.
Call Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence for service information, 503-838-1414. 

Danny Gene Ross
April 26, 1952 - Aug. 3, 2007
Danny Gene Ross, 55, of Falls City died on Aug. 3 in Falls City.
He was born in Dallas to Harold and Dolores Dunaway Ross.
Danny was a good dad, grandpa, and athlete. He enjoyed motorcycles and his many friends. He always made everybody laugh and he touched a lot of people's hearts.
Survivors include his mother, Dolores Ross; children, Rocky Ross, Nichoel Rickards, BJ Ross, Alysha Ross, June Ross, and Cody Ross; brother; Marvin Ross; sister, Sandy Armanakis; and 16 grandchildren.
Graveside service was Aug. 7 at the Lower Falls City Cemetery under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to the Dallas DOGGS Motorcycle group in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Earl James Fitzgerald
Dec. 9, 1940 - Aug. 4, 2007
Earl James Fitzgerald, 66, of Monmouth died Aug. 4.
He was born to Claude and Dorothy Rix Fitzgerald in Ainsworth, Neb.
He served in the Navy from 1959 to 1965.
Earl married Darlene on June 5, 1962 in Stevenson, Wash.
He worked in the timber industry for more than 45 years and was with Boise Cascade for 25 years in Valsetz until it closed in 1984. He later worked 13 years for Rosboro Lumber in Springfield, retiring in 2003.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Monmouth; daughters, Diane Reed and Katherine (Joe) Gutt, all of Albany; son, James (Jona) Fitzgerald of Albany; sisters, Claudine Sullenger of Dallas, Betty Wares of Nevada and Margaret Yetter of California; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service is 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9 at Dallas Cemetery followed by a celebration of life gathering at Dallas City Park.
Contributions are suggested to Benton County Hospice.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Andrew L. Micek
Nov. 17, 1959 - Aug. 4, 2007
Andrew L. Micek, 47, of Monmouth died Aug. 4.
Andrew was born in Salem to John and Neoma Micek.
He was raised and spent his whole life in the Monmouth/Independence area graduating from Central High School.
He worked for Marquis Spa, and later as a cabinet maker in Salem.
Andrew enjoyed making walking sticks, crafts and the Independence Farmers Market. He also enjoyed growing herbs.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Micek of Monmouth; son, Lee Micek of Monmouth; daughters, Veronica Micek and Krystal Micek, both of Monmouth; sisters, Marilyn, Margaret, and Paula; and brother, Sam.
Celebration of life is 6 p.m., Thursday Aug. 9 at Monmouth Evangelical Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Charles Clyde Gallaway
April 13, 1933 - Aug. 4, 2007
Charles Clyde Gallaway, 74, of Salem died Aug. 4.
He was born in Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie L. Gallaway in 1974.
Survivors include his sons, Darrell Gallaway, Michael Gallaway, and Ronnie (Ronda) Gallaway all of Salem; daughter, Michelle Gallaway of California; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life was Aug. 11.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Tyler Jene Lizer
July 1, 1981 - Aug. 3, 2007
Tyler Lizer, 26, of Dallas died Aug. 3.
He was born in Eagle River, Alaska, to Donnalee Lizer and Gerald Lizer.
He moved with his mother and siblings to Dallas in the early 1990s. He graduated from Dallas High School in 2001, then moved back to Alaska, spending most of his time between the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage. He returned often for short periods to live in Dallas.
Ty enjoyed spending time with his family and friends camping, playing pool, bicycling, swimming, and singing karaoke.
Ty loved dogs and small children, the outdoors and nature. He enjoyed working with his brothers and building cabins in Alaska.
Ty was a rebel and liked the retro styles of the 50s and 60s. He was a free spirit who would move from place to place, coming and going with the seasons.
Survivors include his mother, Donnalee Lizer of Talkeetna, Alaska; father, Gerald Lizer of Wasilla, Alaska; siblings, Eric (Becka) Lizer, Brian (Cedar) Lizer, and Travis Lizer, all of Anchorage, and Jody Lizer and Crystal Lizer, both of Talkeetna; and his girlfriend, Helena Bifelt of Huslia, Alaska.
Tyler was cremated and will be interred at September Lake in Alaska, by the cabin he helped build in 2006.

Eugene Allen Rowell, Jr.
Jan. 7, 1943 - Aug. 6, 2007
Eugene Allen Rowell, Jr., 64, of Dallas died Aug. 6 in Dallas.
He was born in Dallas to Eugene Rowell, Sr., and Agnes Yakesh Rowell. Eugene was a lifelong resident of Dallas.
He served in the Navy during the Vietnam era. He was stationed on the USS Mann.
Eugene was married to Patricia Collier, Cheryl Miller and Sylvia Bowman.
He worked at Willamette Industries for more than 30 years. He was also a volunteer for the Dallas Fire Department and a member of BPOE.
He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Courtney Rowell.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy (Don) Klug of Keizer and Teresa (Casey) Kolb of Salem; sisters, Mary (Jim) Heath of Lake View, Loretta (Frank) Smitch of Arizona; uncle, Ted Rowell of Oregon City; aunt, Helen McKibben of Dallas; six grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and several stepchildren.
Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. For more information contact Robert "Bobby" Rowell, 503-623-8534.
Contributions are suggested to the Dallas Fishing Derby.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas handled arrangements.

Ruth S. Boivin
Dec. 13, 1910 - Aug. 6, 2007
Ruth S. Boivin, 96, of Eugene, formerly of Klamath Falls and Medford, died Aug. 6 in Eugene.
Ruth was born in Sandpoint, Idaho to Samuel and Mabel Grant Simpson.
She grew up in Cheney, Wash., and attended Cheney Normal School for two years and earned her teaching degree. She lived in Elma, Wash., for a time where she worked at the TB Hospital.
Ruth married Wyatt Padgett Nov. 21, 1939 in Ashland. They lived in Klamath Falls where she worked as a bookkeeper for 10 years for COPCO Power Co., while Wyatt worked at Driscoll, Padgett & Hurley Insurance Agency. Wyatt died in 1977.
Ruth married former Harry Boivin, a state senator from Klamath Falls, on Aug. 9, 1986 in Klamath Falls. They settled in Medford in 1986 to reside at Rogue Valley Manor. Harry died in 1999.
Ruth moved to Eugene in 2005 and lived with her son.
She was an avid golfer and played until 1995.
Ruth was preceded in death by her three brothers, Claude, Maurice and Jay Simpson.
She is survived by her son, Joe Padgett of Eugene.
Graveside service is 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18 in Mountain View Cemetery in Ashland under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas. 

Mary Lucille Renninger
Feb. 26, 1927 - Aug. 9, 2007
Mary Lucille Renninger, 80, of Monmouth, formerly of Independence, died Aug. 9.
She was born in Morris, Okla., to William and Mary Bowling.
She married Earl Renninger Feb. 17, 1950.
She graduated from Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, in 1971.
She worked as a teacher for the Willamina School District for 15 years. Following retirement she and Earl traveled all over the United States, going to every state.
"Lucy" enjoyed oil painting, reading, bowling and golf.
Survivors include her husband, Earl A. Renninger of Monmouth; daughters, Kathy Cairo of Monmouth and Karen Johnson of Dallas; sister, Patsy Justus of Salem; brother, Clayton Bowling of Tahlequah, Okla.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service is 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16 at Farnstrom Mortuary. A reception will follow at the Independence Elks Lodge.
Private entombment will be at Restlawn Memory Garden Mausoleum, Salem.
Contributions are suggested to Elks Children Eye Clinic, 3375 SW Terwillger Blvd., Portland, OR 97239.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Wilfrid "Bill" Eugene Herring
Jan. 11, 1924 - Aug. 8, 2007
Bill Herring, 83, of Dallas died Aug. 8 in Salem.
He was born in Goshen, Ind.
Bill grew up in Indiana and joined the Air Force. He served in World War II and retired from the military in 1964. He moved to Dallas in 1993.
Bill enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, sports, music and bird watching.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez, in 2002 and a son, Shaun Herring, in 1995.
Survivors include his daughter, Debra Herring of Dallas; son, Terry (Kim) Herring of Mt. Vernon; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Private family service will be held at a later date. Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas handled arrangements.

Ronald Wayne Carver
Nov. 1, 1941 - May 16, 2007
Ronald Wayne Carver, 65, of Mayfield, Ky., died May 16.
He was born in Pomona, Mo., to Fred and Hazel Carver.
Ronny moved with his family to their farm on Fishback Road in Monmouth at the age of 4. He attended Monmouth Elementary School.
He then went to Connecticut to live with his older sister, Velma, where he attended high school and two years of college before going into the Army.
He retired after serving 22 years and then worked in Saudi Arabia for a few years. He lived in Tacoma, Wash., and worked for Specialty Foods as a quality control manager for six years. Ronny and his wife, Marionette moved to Mayfield, Ky., where he bought a restaurant called "Lipsmackers." He later retired but remained in Mayfield.
Survivors include his wife, Marionette Carver; daughter, Solonge Caillier of Tacoma; son, Alain Martin of Mayfield; brothers, Charles Raymond Carver of Monmouth, Kenneth Carver of Hubbard and Martin Carver of Newberg; sisters, Velma Genta of Milford, Conn., Marjorie Kelly of Salem, Lorene Weston of Independence and Laura Presley of Idanha.
Memorial service is 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17 at the Assembly of God Church in Independence. Private intermenty will follow at Willamette National Cemetery.
A family and friends potluck will begin at noon on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Assembly of Church in Independence.

John Lee Choat
1933 - 2007
John Lee Choat of Falls City died Aug. 8 doing what he enjoyed the most - camping with his wife, Gayle.
He was born in California.
He enjoyed the outdoors, laughing, and spending time with his family. He touched many lives with his sense of humor and with his loving and giving nature.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dean and a brother, Raymond.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle; children, Jess, Kim, Nancy, Mike, Christina, Scott, Terri and Tom; brothers, Willie and Roy; sister, Alice; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Aug. 14 in Falls City.
Contributions are suggested to Providence Portland Medical Center.

Lyle H. Seymour
March 31, 1921 - Aug. 11, 2007
Lyle H. Seymour, 65, of Dallas died Aug. 11.
Visitation is noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16 and service with Masonic Rites is 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17 at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas. Interment will follow at Dallas Cemetery.

Mark Steven Werdebaugh
May 28, 1953 - July 14, 2007
Mark Steven Werdebaugh, 54, of West Salem died July 14.
A celebration of life was held on July 19.
Keizer Funeral Chapel handled arrangements.

Verna Louise Shinn
Jan. 31, 1928 - May 29, 2006
Verna Louise Shinn, 78, of Dallas, formerly of Russellville, Ark., died May 29 in Little Rock, Ark.
She was born to Grover and Mildred Holcomb Tucker in Tyrone, Okla.
She was a 1946 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Verna married Leonard Shinn May 11, 1946 at Delaware, Ark.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting.
She was a member of Valley Life Center in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Tucker and Harry Tucker and sisters, Ida Baker and Myrtle Short.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Leonard Shinn of Dallas; sons, Roger (Lori) Shinn of Dallas, Charles (Debra) Shinn of Gresham, Rick (Faith) Shinn, Kevin (Colleen) Shinn and Paul (Yvette) Shinn, all of Dallas; brothers, James Tucker and G.C. Tucker, both of Russellville; sisters, Florence Sutherland and Pearl Cothren, both of Russellville, and Beulah McKinsky of Seattle; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at Valley Life Center in Dallas. Funeral service was June 1 at Humphrey Chapel and intermenty was at Shinn Cemetery at Russellville.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave. FL17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Marcel H. Bourgoin
Oct. 10, 1916 - May 28, 2006
Marcel H. Bourgoin, 89, of Dallas died May 28.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home, 503-623-3286.

John Kliever
April 12, 1923 - May 27, 2006
John Kliever, 83, of Dallas died May 27.
He was born in Nampa, Idaho to Frank and Katharine Becker Kliever, and was the youngest of seven children.
The Kliever family moved to Dallas where Frank bought property and started a dairy. John and his siblings spent their childhoods involved in all aspects of the dairy industry.
When World War II broke out, John changed his date of birth to 1922 so he could enlist and join his three siblings in the military. He served in the South Pacific for three and a half years, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines. He also came to love Australia and its people.
John married Clara Mikkelson March 30, 1946 in Vancouver, Wash.
John worked for the telephone company as a lineman and repairman, building some of the first telephone lines that connected may rural areas of Oregon. He retired in 1975 to pursue his real passion of building houses, cabinets and furniture. He had built his first home in 1953 in Newport.
John loved clamming, crabbing and fishing while at the coast and continued these activities throughout his life.
John and Clara continued building and remodeling homes together. After Clara died in 1989, John stayed in Dallas and became an excellent gardener.
Survivors include his son, Brad (Ginny) Kliever of Waldport; daughter, Karen (Ron) Haynes of Corvallis; sister, Gertrude Duty of Milwaukie; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service was June 2 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the Delbert Hunter Arboretum or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Robert Rolland Taylor
Sept. 17, 1938 - May 29, 2006
Robert Rolland Taylor, 67, of Dallas died May 29.
He was born in Ft. Yates, N.D., to Claude and Clara Bear King Taylor.
Robert grew up in Ft. Yates and after high school attended Aberdeen School of Commerce, earning a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 in Germany. After returning home he met and married Betty Thunderbull on Aug. 15, 1964 in Aberdeen, S.D.
Robert enjoyed a long and successful career in Indian Health Services, retiring as Service Unit Director in 1988.
Robert enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, horseback riding and camping. He attended the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Taylor of Dallas; daughter, Michelle (Larry) Smith of Dallas; sisters, Ramona Thompson, Claudette Moran, Mary Miller, and Valarie Voegle; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Service was June 6 at Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis, S.D., with burial at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Patricia Ann Shoemaker
1942 - 2006
Memorial service for Patricia "Pat" Ann Shoemaker will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Dallas. Pat died following a courageous three-year battle with brain cancer.
Pat was born in Westwood, Calif., and grew up in Dallas. She was active in athletics and cheerleading.
Pat and her husband, Roy, were married for 45 years. For 20 years when Roy was in the Marine Corps, Pat traveled with him to many posts throughout the United States and the Far East.
After retiring from the Marine Corps they lived in Saudi Arabia for several years.
They moved to Sun City Grand, Ariz., in 2001. She made many good friends and was active in tennis and golf.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Shoemaker; children, Randy Shoemaker, Shonna Vlassopoulas and Vicki Loving; mother, Fern Rogers; sisters, Joette Toews and Jeanette Neufeld; brother, Ron Rogers; and six grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation.

James Ballentine
July 24, 1941 - May 28, 2006
James "Jim Bob" Ballentine, 64, of Philomath died May 28 in Corvallis.
He was born to Luther B. and Helen Lewis Ballentine in Myers, Ark.
The family moved to Oregon in 1946 and settled in Independence. He graduated from Central High School in 1959.
He worked in various sawmills until 1970, when he went to work for Smurfit Newsprint in Philomath. He retired after 28 years as a shipping supervisor when the mill was closed.
He married Waylene Bullis Jan. 15, 1983.
In 1985 they joined Marys River Grange in Philomath, where he held several offices. At the time of his death he was serving as president of the Grange. He had recently joined Benton County Pomona and was serving as assistant steward. He was vice-president of the Oregon Retractable Club, of which he had been a member for 36 years.
His greatest hobby was Ford retractable-roof cars. He owned a black 1957 model and a red and white 1958 model. No distance could stop James and Waylene from going to a car show.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a nephew.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Waylene; daughters Darlene Ballentine of Monroe, Wash., Jo Anna (Scott) Westgate of Viola, Idaho and Krystal (Marc) Hayes of Philomath; sister, Cora Dickason of Corvallis; and five grandsons.
Celebration of life was held June 2 at Marys River Grange in Philomath.
McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled arrangements.

Sara L. Torrence
May 14, 1978 - June 1, 2006
Sara L. Torrence, 28, of Sheridan died June 1.
Sara received her education in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1996.
She moved to Northwest Portland in 2000. She worked in Forest Grove as a CNA while studying to be a nurse.
Sara enjoyed spending summer weekends camping and hiking. You could often find her watching a Blazer game with friends.
She was a selfless person, placing the needs of others before her own even through her battle with cancer.
Survivors include her parents, Tom and Kris Torrence of Sheridan and her brother, Ryan Torrence of West Hollywood, Calif.
Celebration of life is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at Orchard Heights Winery, 6057 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem. Her family asks those attending to please dress casual.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Fred Raymond Sellers Sr.
Feb. 1, 1918 - June 3, 2006
Fred Raymond Sellers Sr., 88, of Dallas died June 3.
Fred was born in Dallas to Walter and Lena Allen Sellers.
He grew up in Dallas and was a lifelong resident. Fred served in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He married Mary March 2, 1979 in Salem.
Fred was a baker for 32 years, working for Wonder Bread and Franz bakeries in Salem, retiring in 1974.
Fred loved fishing, hunting, and working in the garden with his wife.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Mary Sellers; children, Loretta Haliska, Fred Sellers Jr., Stanley Sellers, Emily Zeitoun, Debbie Peterson, Chris Peterson, and Bill Boling; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Ada Lee Allison
Dec. 14, 1921 - June 1, 2006
Ada Lee Allison, 84, of Dallas died June 1.
She was born in Texana, Okla., to Claude and Bertha Green Quinton.
Ada married Gilbert Lee Allison April 12, 1945 in Artesia, N.M. They lived in Artesia until moving to the Perrydale area in 1957.
Ada was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, garage sales, and agate hunting at the beach.
She attended the Evangelistic Pentecostal Church of God in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert in 1969; brothers, William Quinton, Eugene Quinton, Edigar Quinton, and Irvin Quinton; and a sister, Georgia Ridgley.
Survivors include her sons, Bill (Lucille) Allison of Coos Bay, and Gary (Mary Jo) Allison of Dallas; daughters, Phyllis (Bob) Cunial of Salem, and Tracy (Bill) Allison of Dallas; brothers, Junior Quinton of Florida, and Bobby Quinton of Dallas; sisters, Nora Wagoner of Dallas, Gladys Burchett of Hopewell, and June McChensey of Culver; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services was June 6 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with burial at the Dallas Cemetery.

Bernice Patterson
March 30, 1913 - June 4, 2006
Bernice Patterson, 93, of Tualatin died June 4 in Tualatin.
Bernice was born in Kenaston, N.D., to Edward and Clara Johnson Korth.
She was raised in the Kenmare area of North Dakota and attended Kenmare High School. Shortly after she moved to Minot, N.D.
She married Maurice Farnstrom in 1934. They moved to Bozeman, Mont., in 1946. Maurice died in 1952.
In 1954 she moved to Salem where she worked for Willamette Valley Bank later U.S. Bank. In 1965 she married Lewis Patterson. She retired from U.S. Bank in 1975 and moved to Gleneden. Lewis died in 1987.
Bernice moved to Independence in 1989, to Salem in 1999, Monmouth in 2000, and Tualatin in 2002.
Bernice was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Monmouth.
She enjoyed watching sports mostly the Blazers and Cowboys, playing cards, and traveling.
She was preceded in death by husband, Maurice Farnstrom in 1952, husband, Lewis Patterson in 1987, daughter, Clarice Patyten in 1989, son, Maurice Farnstrom in 2006 and sister, Marie Wiik in 2003.
Survivors include her son, Eugene Farnstrom; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Private inurnment will be Saturday, June 10 at Mount Union Cemetery in Philomath.
Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Farnstrom-Gable Funeral Chapel, Portland handled arrangements. 

Bob Grenier
Feb. 9, 1944 - May 14, 2006
Bob Grenier, 62, of Falls City died May 14 in Bullhead City, Ariz., while working out of town.
He was born in Springfield, Mass., to Art and Viola Grenier.
Bob was a charter member of the Falls City Quick Response Team and a former member of the the Falls City Volunteer Fire Dept.
He was preceded in death by his father, Art Grenier and a sister, Jeanne West.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Sandy; daughter, Lisa Johnstone and grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon Johnstone, all of Falls City; mother, Viola Grenier of California; sister, Clare McConnell of California; and brother, Roland Caplette of Massachusetts.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ephraim J. Schrenk
Oct. 2, 1914 - June 5, 2006
Ephraim J. Schrenk, 91, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died June 5.
He was born Oct. 2, 1914 to Jacob and Christine Bender Schrenk.
He graduated from Ashley High School in Ashley, N.D., in 1934 and attended Ellendale Normal College.
Ephraim married Millie L. Wiedmann on June 29, 1941.
He taught school for three years before working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1945 Ephraim and Millie purchased a general merchandise store in Venturia, N.D., which they owned until 1955. In Venturia he served as town clerk and town treasurer.
The family moved to Ashley, N.D., in 1955 where he worked as deputy county treasurer. In 1960 they family moved to Dallas where Ephraim worked for Safeway until his retirement in 1976.
A lifetime member of the Baptist Church of North America, he served in various capacities including Sunday school superintendent, teacher, choir director, deacon, and treasurer. He became a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church in Dallas in 1960.
Music held a very special place in his heart, and he added the hobby of woodworking, membership in The Gideons International, and support of his grandchildren's activities during his retirement years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Maurice, and brother, Milton.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Millie; son, John of Salem; sister, Frieda Kusler of Aberdeen, S.D.; and grandchildren, Aaron and Katie.
Memorial service was June 8 at Salt Creek Baptist Church and burial was in the Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem.
Contributions may be made to Salt Creek Baptist Church or The Gideons International in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled arrangements.

Zale A. Bancroft
Dec. 2, 1921 - June 4, 2006
Zale A. Bancroft, 84, of Salem died June 4.
Zale was born to Wyrick and Ruth Bancroft in Mist. They moved to the Falls City and Valsetz area when he was a small boy.
He entered the Army July 14, 1942, and was deployed to Normandy in July of 1944. He was wounded Aug. 7, 1944 by an artillery shell that exploded under him. He was presumed dead for three days before being picked up by medics. His Army decorations included the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two service stars, World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Zale loved photography. One never saw him without his camera. He loved taking scenery pictures of the coast, mountains, desert, sky, parks or the backyard. During the 1970s through the early 1990s, he was often on his C.B. radio, with the handle "Wildfire."
Survivors include his daughters, Jessie (David) Howard of Dallas and Ila (Jack) Shunter of Willamina; brother, Donald Bancroft of Salem; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and special friends, Edna Eiler and Larry and Barbara Kyle.
Memorial service was June 9 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Norman Kroenig
March 15, 1955 - June 5, 2006
Norman Kroenig, 51, of Perrydale died June 5.
He was born in Salem to Walter and Anna Hobson Kroenig.
He attended grade school in Amity and graduated from Dayton High School in 1972.
He worked as a truck driver for Lumberman's, and most recently was a meter reader for the Perrydale Water District.
He enjoyed working on cars and trucks and attending car swap meets. He enjoyed music and hanging out with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter in 1982.
Survivors include his daughter, Leandra Kroenig of Perrydale; mother, Anna Davidson of Dallas; and sisters, Donna Friedrichs of Perrydale, Darlene Hobson of Dallas, and Rita Kroenig of Salem.
Graveside service was June 9 in Salt Creek Cemetery and a memorial service followed at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Charles L. Haines
Oct. 27, 1935 - March 4, 2006
Charles "Chuck" L. Haines, 70, longtime Oregon resident, died March 4, 2006.
He was born in St. Paul, Minn., and relocated with his family to Dallas where he graduated from high school. He settled in the Portland area.
Chuck's life in construction left many monuments to his trade scattered throughout the Portland area.
He enjoyed spending time with friends, family, fishing, and taking care of his business.
After retiring he moved to Yuma, Ariz.
Survivors include his wife, Gail; children, Kim Farmer and Jeff Haines; stepchildren, Mark Haines and Maryann Kappel; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial service was June 10 at Dallas Cemetery.

Amelia C. Medrano
Oct. 1, 1940 - June 1, 2006
Amelia C. Medrano, 65, of Independence died June 1.
Amelia was born in Matchuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
She married Hipolito Ledesma Medrano Jan. 13, 1961.
She had been member of the Jehovah's Witness for 45 years.
Survivors include her husband, Hipolito C. Medrano of Independence; daughter, Ruth Medrano Martinez of Independence; son, Hipolito C. Medrano Jr., of Independence; sister, Celia Nunez of Sherwood; and brothers, Wilfrido Cuellar of Houston, Texas and Santos Cuellar of Matchuala, S.L.P., Mexico.
Memorial service was June 10 at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to at www.farnstroms.com.

Maxine O. Mersch
Nov. 29, 1923 - June 7, 2006
Maxine O. Mersch, 82, a longtime resident of Independence, died June 7 in Independence.
Maxine and her twin brother, Maxzon were born in Kansas to Mary and Everett Case.
Her parents owned a farm in Kansas until 1928 when they moved the family to Independence. She attended Independence schools.
She married Roy Thomas Mersch July 3, 1940. They were married for 46 years; he died in 1986.
In her earlier years she was a childcare provider for various neighbors and friends.
Maxine enjoyed novels, westerns and movies. She admired Indian art and culture. She enjoyed working in the garden with her husband. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald E. Mersch, in 1981, and her twin brother, Maxzon.
Survivors include her children, Leroy of Independence, Robert, Barbara and Patricia, all of Dallas, Marie of Mesa, Ariz., and Deborah, Mary and Kathleen, all of Independence; sisters, Clara Cunningham of Independence and Viola Dunn of Monmouth; 32 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 12 at Hilltop Cemetery Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled arrangements. 

Kenneth B. Sonday
Nov. 12, 1924 - May 26, 2006
Kenneth "Ken" B. Sonday, of Chico, Calif., formerly of Dallas, died May 26.
He was born to George and Ella Sonday in Seward, Neb.
He was raised on a farm in Seward and joined the Coast Guard then served in the U.S. Army.
He married Jo Ann Smith June 3, 1948 in Milford, Neb.
Ken attended trade school where he learned body and fender repair then moved to Seward where he worked in the trade.
Ken and Jo moved their family to Dallas in 1955. He opened his own body shop as a hobby and worked for Caterpillar as a spray painter for 32 years, retiring in 1987. That same year they moved to Chico. Ken worked for Diamond Lumber until they closed and then had his own yard maintenance business until 2004 when he retired.
Ken was an active member of First Assembly of God Church in Chico.
Survivors include his wife, Jo; sons, Steve (Shirley) Sonday and Tony (Cher) Sonday; daughters, Vickie Tully and Pam (Jody) Wassmer; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was June 3 at First Assembly of God Church.
Contributions may be made to Ken Sonday Memorial Fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 680 Camellia Way, Chico, CA 95926.

Mary Lou Davis
March 8, 1915 - June 7, 2006
Mary Lou Davis, 91, of Dallas died June 7.
She was born in Non, Okla., and was the longest-living member of a family that included six brothers and two sisters.
She moved to California, where she met and married Wayne Davis. When their son, Jim, was nearly finished with his schooling, Mary Lou finished work on her college degree and pursued a career in education.
She taught elementary children for nearly 30 years. She was a pioneer in setting up a district-wide reading program. Before retiring in 1978 she was recognized as outstanding educator in the school district.
She had been active in her church, various civic groups and served as a volunteer in a number of organizations.
She traveled throughout the United States, missing by only two or three state visiting them all. She also visited Europe, Australia, and Mexico. In spite of her many accomplishments and travels, she was most passionate about people, particularly her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, all of her siblings and a great-grandson.
Survivors include her son, Jim; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
There will be a private family service.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute handled arrangements.

Thelma Joyce DuPont
March 13, 1934 - June 4, 2006
Thelma Joyce DuPont, 72, of La Pine died June 4.
She was born in Independence to Max and Lena Mode Simpson.
Thelma married Glenn DuPont in 1967 in Monmouth.
She worked as a cook and in nursing.
She enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts, and shopping.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn in 2002, daughter, Gabriella Collingham in 1977 and a brother, Andrew Taylor.
Survivors include her sisters, Mildred Robinette, Bonnie Kirkland, and Sally Collingham; brother, Donald Simpson; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 12 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Contributions may be made to Hospice House of Bend in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled arrangements.

Louis Eugene Hamilton
March 3, 1931 - June 8, 2006
Louis Eugene Hamilton, 75, of Monmouth died June 8.
He was born to Maxwell and Fern Hamilton in Kansas.
He grew up in the Midwest and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in animal science. While at MSU he met and married his wife, Dawn Howard.
He served in the Air Force, flying as a navigator for three years, and earned the rank of first lieutenant. Later he joined the Oregon Air National Guard and flew for many years, retiring as a captain.
Louis and Dawn settled in the Willamette Valley, purchasing a farm near Airlie in 1956. He grew a variety of crops throughout his 50 years of farming, including grass seed and Christmas trees, and also raised cattle.
He was active in many Polk County organizations. He was president of the Polk County Livestock Association, first chairman of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, chairman of the Oregon Orchardgrass Seed Commission, and was a board member of the Ag West Coop and the Farmer's Home Administration. In 1980 he was voted Oregon Conservation Farmer of the Year.
Louis and his wife traveled the world together visiting more than a dozen countries. He enjoyed sailing, hunting and fishing. His main love was his family and farming, and he farmed with his son, Steve, for more than 26 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn; son, Steve (Bev) Hamilton; daughter, Holly (Leland) Hamilton-Dake; sister, Marliene (Dave) Costa; and five grandchildren.
At his request no service will be held. A private family memorial will be held July 16.
Contributions may be made to Animal Humane Society of Willamette Valley (Corvallis or Salem).
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem handled arrangements.

Harold R. Cooper
Aug. 27, 1927 - June 9, 2006
Harold R. Cooper, 78, of La Pine died June 9.
He was born in Airlie to Lauren and Maude Cole Cooper.
Harold graduated from Falls City High School and served in the Air Force.
He married Vivian Wallace Cooper on Dec. 26, 1947 in Dallas.
His career included work in lumber yards, in mills as a millwright and driving trucks for the mills.
He was a member of High Lakes Christian Church.
Harold's interests included hunting, fishing, camping, and he loved visiting with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Cooper of La Pine; son, Vernon Cooper of La Pine; brother, Gene Cooper of Cottage Grove; sister, Irene Cooper of Troutdale; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at High Lakes Christian Church on Day Road in La Pine.
Contributions may be made to La Pine Senior Center, PO Box 1279, La Pine, OR 97739 or Newberry Hospice, PO Box 1888, La Pine, OR 97739.
Baird Memorial Chapel in Bend handled arrangements.

Deloris J. Harlow
May 6, 1923 - June 7, 2006
Deloris J. Harlow, 83, of Dallas died June 7.
Private intermenty will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Delmer Ernest Ferguson
Sept. 16, 1922 - June 10, 2006
Delmer Ernest Ferguson, 83, of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died June 10.
Viewing is 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 14 and 15 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, June 16 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will follow at Dallas Cemetery.

Thelma Joyce DuPont
March 13, 1934 - June 4, 2006
Thelma Joyce DuPont, 72, of La Pine, formerly of Monmouth, died June 4.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 12 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Graveside service follows at 2 p.m. at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.

Scott L. Flaming
Sept. 26, 1958 - May 13, 2006
Scott L. Flaming of Vancouver, Wash., died May 13.
He was born in Portland to Wayne and Evelyn Flaming.
He was raised in Dallas and Gladstone before moving to Southern California where he lived for most of his adult life. He had moved to Vancouver four years ago.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Myrtle Flaming and Frank and Agnes Neufeld.
Survivors include his children, Dustin Flaming of Vancouver, Brandon Flaming, Carrie Flaming, Ashley Flaming, Daniel Flaming and Heather Flaming, all of Anaheim, Calif.; parents, Wayne and Evelyn Flaming of Vancouver; sisters, Patti (Brett) Bryant and Jill (Jeff) Kelly, all of Vancouver.
Memorial service was May 22 at New Heights Church in Vancouver.
Contributions may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill for the study of Bipolar Disorder, 317 E 39th St., Vancouver, WA 98663. 

Elaine May Kerr
Nov. 1, 1968 - May 9, 2006
Elaine May Kerr, 37, of Dallas died May 9 in Dallas.
She was born in Salem to G.L. and Darlene Roy Nickeson.
She grew up in Independence and graduated from Dallas High School in 1986.
She married Michael R. Kerr April 17, 2003 in Dallas.
Elaine worked for Northwest Senior Services as a caregiver for the past three years.
She enjoyed dancing and listening to her husband's classic rock and blues band.
Survivors include her husband, Mike of Dallas; sons, J.J. Carmichael of Bellingham, Wash., John Carmichael, Stephen Carmichael and Joseph "Joey" Michael Kerr, all of Dallas; parents, Gill Nickeson of Harrisburg and Darlene Nickeson of Dallas; and grandfather, Joseph Roy.
Graveside service was May 15 in the Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

William "Bill" Woodrum
Oct. 16, 1915 - May 17, 2006
William "Bill" Woodrum, 90, of Salem died May 17.
He was born in Gymond, Okla., to Lenny and Eva Brinkley Woodrum.
Bill rode the rails from Oklahoma west to Oregon in 1936. He married Marjory Engblom June 15, 1942 in Vancouver, Wash.
Bill served in the Navy during World War II.
He and Marjory made their home in Falls City, where they operated a dairy farm until moving to Salem in 1955. The family later moved to Dallas and stayed for about 15 years before settling in Salem in 1987.
Bill enjoyed boxing in the Navy and always had a love for the sport. He also liked hunting, fishing and playing pool.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marjory; son, Bill Woodrum of Dallas; daughters, Ramona Faye Hestekind of Salem and Diane Lombardo of Auburn, Wash.; stepdaughter, Mary McGraw of Oklahoma; sisters, Goldie Barnes, Evalene Sapp, Daisy Chase, and Imagene Jandera; brothers, Avis and L.B. Woodrum; nine grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 20 at in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Lautenbach
April 7, 1909 - May 18, 2006
Ruth Elizabeth Lautenbach, 97, of Salem, formerly of Monmouth, died May 18 in Salem.
She was born in Pella, Iowa.
Ruth attended Central College in Pella, Iowa for two years before receiving her bachelor of science degree in physical education and a masters degree at the University of Iowa. She earned a doctorate from the University of Colorado.
Ruth taught for more than seven years at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and then moved to Oregon and taught at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, until her retirement in 1974.
At her request no service will be held.
Private intermenty will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to the Dr. Ruth E. Lautenbach Scholarship Fund at Western Oregon University.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Urho Kullervo Hammer
March 4, 1918 - May 18, 2006
Urho Kullervo Hammer, 88, of Dallas died May 18 in Dallas.
He was born in Ionia, Mich.
Private family services were held.
Arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Robert Charles Morton
July 13, 1922 - May 17, 2006
Robert Charles Morton, 83, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Salem, died May 17. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Doris Morton.
He was a resident of Salem from 1979 to 2005.
He served in the Marines in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart medal.
Bob was talented in many ways. He taught drama at Madison High School in Portland. In his career he produced and directed several private and community plays, did set design and construction, and worked for Disney Corporation doing sets for the 1950s movie "The Chartreuse Caboose."
He was a model train enthusiast who spent hours at his craft. Bob was a gifted craftsman, often finding clever ways to complete challenging projects.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ruth G. Morton; sons, Victor C. Morton of Independence, Russell C. Morton of Eugene, and Lawrence C. Morton of Rockford; sister, Shirley Gunesch of Gresham; and four grandchildren.
Private service was May 22 in Rockford.

Teri Linn Caldwell
July 23, 1960 - May 17, 2006
Teri Linn Caldwell of Eugene, formerly of Monmouth died May 17.
She was born in Pendleton to Jerry and Sharon Epperson.
Teri moved to Salem at age 6 and to Eugene when she was 10. She graduated from North Eugene High School in 1978.
She married Charles Caldwell Oct. 17, 1987 and lived in Monmouth until moving back to Eugene in 2001.
Teri was a very talented, creative and caring person. She had many interests but her true passion was raising and showing her Persian cats, which earned national recognition with many ribbons, awards and trophies.
Survivors include her husband, Charles; children, Emilee and Zachary; mother and stepfather, Sharon and Jerry Bishop; father, Jerry Epperson; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Tracy Jones; and grandmother, Ruby Miller.
Celebration of her life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at Central Baptist Church in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

Terry Lynn Berkey
March 22, 1965 - May 19, 2006
Terry Lynn Berkey, 41, of Salem died May 19 in a work accident in Keizer.
He was born in McMinnville. He grew up in North Salem and graduated from Gervais High School in 1983.
Terry was a skilled and gifted mechanic who worked alongside his Dad at Broadway Garage.
Terry loved fishing and hunting and being in the outdoors. His favorite pastime was boating and he was happiest when he spent time in his boat with his family. He recently completed an extensive remodeling of his home doing much of the work himself. His other favorite pastimes were spending time with his nieces and nephews, working with them at the shop, teasing them, and helping them to fish or spending time hunting with them.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Shanon and his children, David and Brandy; parents Ralph and Patricia Berkey; sisters, Laura Ragon and Kim Christofferson; grandmother, Leona Wilson; and his mother-in-law, Diana George.
Celebration of Terry's life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Dayspring Fellowship, 1755 Lockhaven Drive NE, Keizer. Burial will follow at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery, where Terry's wife and children are members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Charlotte Louise Bice
Nov. 23, 1925 - May 19, 2006
Charlotte Louise Bice, 80, of Depoe Bay died May 19 in Lincoln City.
She was born in Portland.
She had worked for the telephone company for 34 years in Portland. She retired and moved to the Oregon Coast in the 1980s.
Charlotte enjoyed bingo, sewing and painting by numbers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Bice.
Survivors include her son, Jim Winn of Depoe Bay and daughter, Beth Randall of Portland.
Family service will be held at a later date.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

John Clergy McWhirter Jr.
March 29, 1932 - May 19, 2006
John Clergy McWhirter Jr., 74, of Albany died May 19 in Albany.
He was born in Saint Maries, Idaho to John Clergy Sr. and Rosetta Marie Prey McWhirter.
When John was a young boy his family moved to a logging camp in Black Rock where he was raised and educated.
John's love of the outdoors led him to a career in logging but later in life he worked in the metallurgical industry and worked for Oremet and Rem Metals. He retired in 2005.
He married Mary Elizabeth Benson June 29, 1951 and they had three children. He married Linda Hoskins June 2, 1979 in Albany and again on March 15, 1998 in Yachats.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, golfing and most of being with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Linda McWhirter of Albany; daughters, Vickie Kautz of Watertown, S.D. and Tammy Loewen of Turner; son, Dennis A. McWhirter of Camas, Wash.; stepsons, John and Mark Stauffer, both of Albany; stepdaughter, Kori Goff of Albany; sister, Diana Mason of St. Helens; brothers, Wayne, Roger and Ron, all of Dallas; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Calvary Baptist Church, 800 34th Ave SE, Albany.
Contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home, 805 Ellsworth St SW, Albany, OR 97321, which handled arrangements.

Charles Melvin Teal Sr.
March 28, 1925 - May 16, 2006
Charles Melvin Teal Sr., 81, of Ketchikan, Alaska, died May 16. He had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS, in December 2005.
He was born in Falls City at home to Mabel Hunter Teal and Ira Lee Teal.
He attended Fall City schools and had a career in logging and in logging road construction.
He married Donna on Feb. 23, 1952 and they moved to Ketchikan in May 1962.
He had a good heart, a great smile and joked with everyone. He was a hard worker and took care of his family. He enjoyed playing poker, taking long drives, and loving his grandkids. He was known as "Snoose" and "R&R" by his friends, and he was called "Grandpa" by many children in his neighborhood.
He was a member of the Ketchikan Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gregg Teal, brothers, George and Don, and a sister, Ursula Bowman.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; son, Charlie (Teri) Teal Jr. of Ketchikan; daughters, Melody (Thor) Herrington and Linda (Wally) Kreider, all of Ketchikan; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his life will be 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at Ketchikan Moose Lodge.
He donated his body to the research and study of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Contributions may be made to Research of ALS to the ALS Association.

John Raymond Zeyen
Jan. 16, 1968 - June 18, 2006
John Raymond Zeyen, 38, of Dallas died June 18 in Dallas.
He was born in San Diego to Joseph Raymond and Dorothy Mae Blake Zeyen.
John lived in Texas and California before moving to Dallas four years ago. He worked on farms as a combine operator.
He was adventurous and enjoyed shooting, skydiving, fishing, searching for thunder eggs, rock climbing and hunting. He was a fun-loving person.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Billy, killed in Vietnam, and William.
Survivors include his daughter, Alicia Zeyen of Independence; sister, Sandy Gayle of Dallas; and brother, Joe Zeyen of Texas.
Private family celebration of his life will be held.
Contributions may be made to the mortuary to help defray cost of funeral expenses.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Kathleen Brockhaus
June 29, 1925 - June 18, 2006
Kathleen Brockhaus, 80, of Lacey, Wash., formerly of Dallas, died June 18.
Kathleen was born at Mercy Hospital in San Diego to Leone Seavers and James O'Connor.
Kathleen moved often due to her fathers' military duty with the Navy. She attended 10 schools finally graduating high school in Monroe, N.Y. She then attended The College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N.Y.
She joined her parents in Great Lakes, Ill., where she worked at the naval base post office. Kathleen and her family moved to Norman, Okla., and finally to Berkley, Calif., where she met her husband, William F. Brockhaus on a blind date arranged by her mother.
They were married in 1948 at the naval base chapel on Treasure Island, Calif., then honeymooned across the U.S., to Jacksonville, Fla., where her husband was stationed. They moved many times with the Navy, finally settling in Dallas in 1960 after her husband retired from military service.
Kathleen lived in Dallas for 40 years and formed many long lasting friendships.
After her husband died she moved to Olympia, Wash., to be near her children.
Survivors include her son, Patrick J. Brockhaus; daughter, Margaret (David) Gord; and three grandsons, Patrick, Charles and James Brockhaus.
Service was June 23 at Willamette National Cemetery.
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Gilbert C. Whitney
Aug. 31, 1923 - June 22, 2006
Gilbert C. Whitney, 82, of Independence died June 22.
Memorial service will be held at the end of summer at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to at www.farnstroms.com.

"Dick" Ives E. Lloyd
Jan. 4, 1919 - June 22, 2006
"Dick" Ives E. Lloyd, 87, of Independence died June 22.
Dick was born in Mosquero, N.M.
He married Gladys McNeil in 1938. They moved to Oregon in 1939. He worked for Armpriest Sheet Metal from 1947 until retirement in 1983.
He enjoyed working on his farm and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Lloyd and a son, Richard L. Lloyd.
Survivors include his son, Robert C. Lloyd of Independence; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 30 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Service will be at 2 p.m., at Farnstrom's, and vault intermenty will be at Bethel Cemetery. 

Elbert Hawkins
June 22, 2006
Elbert Hawkins, 89, formerly of Dallas, died June 22 in Santa Barbara, Calif.
He was born in Toledo to Chauncy and Winona Hawkins.
Elbert grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1939.
He was employed by the Oregonian and Hillsboro Argus prior to World War II.
Elbert married Kathleen Jensen in 1945 whiled serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
He was editor and publisher of Times Publishing, an organization providing news coverage to the communities of Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood and Tualatin until his retirement in 1981.
A former first citizen of Beaverton he was active in the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, the First United Methodist Church of Beaverton and more recently St. Mark United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen and a sister, Betty Hawkins Fitch.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Guerin of Santa Barbara and two grandchildren.
At his request no service will be held and intermenty will be in City View Cemetery in Salem.

LeRoy "Curly" Vernon Holbrook
Jun 7, 1950 - June 24, 2006
LeRoy "Curly" Vernon Holbrook, 56, of Dallas died unexpectedly June 24.
He was born in Brainerd, Minn., to Vernon and Mettie Holbrook.
As a child he moved with his family several times betweeen Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon before settling in Dallas for his school years. He left school in 1967 to join the Marines, and while serving in Vietnam was wounded in heavy fighting in Quang Nam Province. LeRoy was leading a mine-sweeping patrol when a booby-trap detonated, leaving him with disabling injuries for life. He received the Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. His love of his country and pride in being a Marine was part of his everyday life.
LeRoy married Sharon Kelley in 1971 after leaving the Marines, and settled in Dallas. The marriage ended in divorce, and in 1984 he married Christine Trube. They lived in Idaho for and then moved back to Dallas, divorcing in 2003.
Curly worked at Muir and McDonald in Dallas off and on for 20 years. He enjoyed the leather tanning, and leatherwork was a favorite personal hobby.
His kids and grandkids were his greatest joy. He enjoyed collecting rocks of any kind, going to the coast to find agates and marvel at the tide pools. Hunting, fishing, and travel were also a part of his life, and he had recently returned from a five-month trip to Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvyn.
Survivors include his sons, Patrick (Christie), and Jacob, both of Dallas, Scott (Candy) of Salem, and Adam (Sara) of Monmouth; daughters, Skyleen (Brandon) Hoard, Barbara Holbrook, and Michelle Redding, all of Dallas, and Rebecca (Curtis) Boatman of Texas; foster son, James (Susan) Broyles; brothers, Donald, Larry, and Chuck, all of Dallas, and James of Louisiana; sisters, Alice Pender, Ruth Wright, Joy Durham, and Kathy Giesbrecht, all of Dallas, Marian Christian of Portland, and Fawn Merryman of Salem; and 13 grandchildren.
Service was June 28 at Valley Life Center, Dallas.
Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute which handled arrangements.

James David Mudd
June 8, 1961 - June 26, 2006
James David Mudd of Independence, 45, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo., died June 26.
When James lived in Colorado he was an iron worker.
He loved fishing and was a gracious and caring man.
Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Mudd of Colorado Springs; brothers, Kevin Mudd and Steve Mudd, both of Colorado Springs; and sister, Jean O'Brien of Independence.
Service was June 30 at Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

Betty Lou Smart Bailey
Nov. 1, 1926 - June 28, 2006
Betty Lou Smart Bailey, 79, of Independence died June 28 in Independence.
She was born in Perry to Darrel and Marie Simpson Low.
Betty lived in Altuna, Wash., and Bandon before settling in Dallas 35 years ago.
She cooked for the Blue Garden Restaurant in Dallas and for J's in Monmouth. She also owned the Dallas Mud Hut ceramic shop for many years.
Betty was the youngest female to be employed at the shipyards in Portland, where she helped launch the first aircraft carrier at a ceremopny with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Betty enjoyed ceramics and traveling. She was a member of the Red Hat Society at Heron Pointe in Monmouth.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ron in 1991 and Merle Bailey.
Survivors include her, sons, Ronald Smart of Alaska and Mikel Smart of Newport; daughter, Nora Bennett of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Deny D. Rue
Feb. 26, 1926 - June 26, 2006
Deny D. Rue, 80, of Independence died June 26.
Service is pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 503-623-2325.

Ronya Lynn Qutob
Nov. 10, 1987 - June 23, 2006
Ronya Lynn Qutob, 18, of Pahrump, Nev., died June 23 in Pahrump.
She was born in Dallas to Michael and Kelly Qutob.
Ronya lived in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Nevada in 2002. She recently graduated from Pahrump Valley High School and worked part-time at Hollywood Video in Pahrump.
Survivors include her parents, Kelly and Kevin Ruckle of Pahrump, and Michael and Sena Qutob of Sugar Land, Texas; brothers, Geoffrey Williams of South Carolina, Abrahaim Qutob and Musa Qutob, both of Sugar Land; sister, Sara Qutob of Pahrump; grandmother, Victoria Texel of Eugene; grandparents, Yusef and Kauther Qutob of Jordan; uncle, Ron Texel of Draper, Utah; and a niece, Aurora Qutob of Pahrump.
Graveside services were June 30 at Dallas Cemetery.
Celebration of Ronya's life will be held in Pahrump at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Violet G. Boye
Jan. 9, 1919 - June 29, 2006
Violet G. Boye, 87, of Woodburn died June 29.
She was born in Independence to Leonard and Gladys Reeves Todd.
She graduated from Independence High School in 1935. She worked various jobs including hop picking, dairy farming, and seafood packing.
Violet married Wilson Boye in 1947 and they lived in the Reedsport area.
After her husband's death she lived with her daughter in Medford, Salem and most recently in Woodburn.
She enjoyed writing letters and giving comfort to others.
She was preceded ion death by her husband, Wilson, and a sister, Mildred Todd.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Hines of Woodburn; brothers, Lester (Kathy) Todd of Independence and Larry (Sharon) Todd of Silverton; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 at Hope Luthern Church in Woodburn. Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton handed arrangements. 

Mickie Adolf
Aug. 5, 1923 - June 21, 2006
Mickie Adolf, 82, formerly of Dallas, died June 21 in Kent, Wash.
Mickie was born in Weiser, Idaho to Harry and Mildred Robertson Garrett.
She grew up in Idaho and attended the University of Idaho, Southern Branch, studying Business.
Mickie married Al Adolf on Jan. 29, 1965 in Reno, Nev.
Al and Mickie owned and operated Adolf's Electric in Dallas, an appliance store and electrical contractor that Al's father founded. They also operated Breaktime Video and Yogurt store.
An active member of the community, Mickie was a member of the Oak Knoll Women's golf group and an avid bridge player who enjoyed her various playing groups.
Mickie also was active in Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Al in 1997 and a sister, Ann Kohler.
Survivors include her stepchildren, Mark, Randy and Sandee; sisters, Barbara Kimmel of Hayward, Calif., and Edna McCutcheon of Yuba City, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Service was June 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas which handled arrangements.

Amy Lee Ruman Jackson
July 28, 1978 - Dec. 3, 2006
Amy Lee Ruman Jackson, 28, of Tualatin, formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 3 in Portland.
She was born to David and Laura in Tyndall, S.D.
As a young child, Amy survived a courageous battle with cancer that left her with many health-related challenges.
She moved from South Dakota to Dallas in January 1990.
She honed her social skills as a member of the Dallas High School Class of 1996 and was active in band and cheerleading. She attended Oregon State University and Glendale Community College.
Amy was baptized in The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints and was attending Brigham Young University when she fell ill in 2004. She returned to Oregon as her health declined.
Amy married Aaron Douglas Jackson Aug. 26, 2006, in the Portland Temple.
She most enjoyed being a wife, playing the piano, knitting and animals. Her positive attitude and sunny outlook touched all she knew.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert "Chick" and Jane C. Sales.
Survivors include her husband, Aaron of Tualatin; parents, Laura and Steve Sales of Dallas; father, Dave Ruman of Tyndall; brother, Ryan (Vicky) Ruman of Port Orchard, Wash.; sisters, Jennifer Ruman of Tabor, S.D. and Katie Ruman of Dallas; niece and best buddy, Rachael Ruman of Port Orchard; grandparents, John and Joan Lee, Lumir and Marcy Ruman, all of Tyndall; and great-grandmother, Ella Cahoy of Tyndall.
Celebration of Amy's life was Dec. 7 at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Dallas and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Contributions may be made to help defray funeral expenses and should be sent in Amy's name to the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements. To send an on-line condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Edward James Fleener
Feb. 13, 1957 - Dec. 4, 2006
Edward James Fleener, 49, of Salem died Dec. 4.
He was born in Newberg and attended school in Sheridan.
He graduated from high school in Mt. Angel and then attended two years of seminary at Mt. Angel Abbey. He later took classes at Chemeketa Community College in computer programming.
He went to work in Arizona but returned to the Salem area and married Jennifer Barnett Sept. 23, 1995.
He loved to bowl and to go fishing and boating. He served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Boat Safety Inspector monitoring lake safety.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of Salem; son, Frank of Salem; mother and stepfather, Wanna and John Grealish of Silverton; and brother, Ron (Janice) Fleener of Mt. Angel.
Graveside service was Dec. 9 at Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Angel.

"Hank" Lawrence Henry Molitor Jr.
Jan. 5, 1934 - Dec. 5, 2006
"Hank" Lawrence Henry Molitor Jr., 72, of Dallas died Dec. 5.
He was born in Chetopa, Kan., to Lawrence Henry, Sr., and Nellie Juanita Caldwell Molitor.
He was raised in Kansas and moved to the farming country of Idaho for his teenage years.
He married Irene Humphreys Oct. 13, 1951 in Idaho. They celebrated 50 years together before Irene died in 2003.
Hank moved the family to Oakridge where he worked in a plywood mill. They later moved to La Grande where Hank worked for the Eddie Bread Company before retiring in 1989.
Hank and Irene enjoyed being snowbirds for six months of the year in the Yuma, Ariz., area. Hank moved to Dallas four years ago.
He enjoyed riding the "Trackers" in the desert and was a yodeler, karaoke singer and lover of country music.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Brackett.
Survivors include his daughters, Vicki (Bruce) Kibbey of Dallas, Cheryl (Scott) Hansell of Albany, Mary (Gary) Allen of Kennewick, Wash.; son, Larry (Nancy) Molitor of Tigard; sisters, Juanita Wilson and Verla Weber, both of La Grande; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Dec. 9 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To send an on-line condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Shirley Louise Austin
Jan. 6, 1937 - Dec. 4, 2006
Shirley Louise Austin, 69, of Monmouth died Dec. 4.
She was born in Fouke, Ark., to T. Terrell and Myrtle Cutshall Hines.
Shirley grew up in Texarkana, Ark., and graduated from high school in 1955.
She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Austin, March 19, 1955 and after graduation joined him in El Paso, Texas where he was stationed with the army.
The army sent them to Massachusetts. Following his discharge they moved to Texarkana and then on to Concord, Calif. After Bill's retirement from the Dupont Company in 1995, they moved to Monmouth.
Shirley was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word and provided day care while raising their four children. She was a mother figure for numerous children over the years .
She was active in the church social committee and in TOPS. Shirley loved cooking, canning, gardening, and living in the country with a view of the valley and mountains.
Survivors include her husband, Bill; children, Nanci (Gordon) Huyser of Kilgore, Texas, Brenda Wenrich (Chris) of Salem, Teresa (Todd) Tolzmann of Monmouth, and Larry Austin of Woodside, Calif.; sister, Lois Barlow of Carthage, Texas; and six grandchildren.
Graveside service was Dec. 8 at Fir Crest Cemetery, Monmouth. Memorial service was Dec. 9 at Independence First Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or to Hope House Children's Home in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Raymond E. Miles
Dec. 2, 1924 - Dec. 7, 2006
Raymond E. Miles, 82, of Dallas died Dec. 7 in Dallas.
He was born in Estacada to Watson B. and Mamie Miles.
Ray moved with his family to a ranch along the Powder River near Baker in 1928.
He attended Lockhart Elementary School in rural Baker County through the eighth grade and graduated from Baker High School in 1942.
After working in the shipyards at Vancouver, Wash., building "Liberty Ships," Ray went to work for the Weather Bureau in Baker as a meteorologist.
He had various assignments that took him to Tatoosh Island the in Puget Sound, the mountains of Eastern Oregon, the desert of Nevada, aboard a Coast Guard Cutter in the North Pacific Ocean, Louisiana, and finally Texas. He retired in 1981 after 36« years with the Bureau.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth W. Miles, and sisters, Frances Miles and Mildred Miles Jenkins.
Survivors include his brothers, Samuel W. Miles of Dallas, Willis B. Miles of North Powder, and Norman Miles of Klamath Falls.
Private family graveside service will be held at City View Cemetery, Salem.

Josephine A. Brown
March 4, 1915 - Dec. 6, 2006
Josephine A. Brown, 91, of Dallas died Dec. 6.
She was born in Cloverdale to Frank and Josephine Hurliman Von Euw.
She married Arthur Brown Oct. 20, 1935 in Tillamook.
Jo worked as a meat cutter for many years and at the Tillamook Cheese Factory as a wrapper for years after that. She moved to Dallas in 1979.
Jo was a member of the Tillamook Pioneer Association, Tillamook Elks, and St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur in 1990, son, Richard in 1989, her twin sister, Marie Mayer and her brother, Clem.
Survivors include her sisters, Agnes VanLoo of Beaverton, Frances Dibble of Coos Bay, and Agatha "Shorty" Duncan of Keizer; grandchildren, Vicki Brown, Michael Brown and Dana Brown; four great grandsons; and one great-great-granddaughter.
At her request no service will be held and intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to charity of choice.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas handled arrangements. 

Eleanor Lynn Kimsey
Nov. 6, 1936 - Dec. 8, 2006
Eleanor Lynn Kimsey, 70, of Grand Ronde died Dec. 8 in Grand Ronde.
She was born in St. Helens to Clifton Delo and Helen Ursula Woolstenhulme Reynolds.
She grew up in St. Helens and Sheridan and attended high school in Sheridan.
Eleanor married Marvin Loren Kimsey Sr., Nov. 25, 1954.
She lived in Grand Ronde for more than 50 years and worked as a waitress, in a lumber mill, and for the Willamina Police Department. Eleanor and Marvin owned and operated a filling station, and she managed an office for Thousand Trails campgrounds.
She enjoyed crocheting, painting and swimming. She was active in PTA and was a room mother while her children were in school.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Levi Brendon Baker.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Marie Lord of Grand Ronde, Virginia Anne Roof of Otis, Christie Diane Loomis of La Pine, and Colleen Lee Branson of Willamina; son, Duke Kimsey of Grand Ronde; parents, Clifton and Helen Reynolds of McMinnville; sister, Shirley Ann Holstad of Tillamook; brothers, Daniel Ray Reynolds of Ferndale, Wash., and Timothy Kirk Reynolds of Utah; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 in the Grand Ronde Nazarene Church, and vault intermenty follows in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Pavel Andreyevich Grigoryev
April 12, 1933 - Dec. 10, 2006
Pavel A. Grigoryev, 73, of Keizer died Dec. 10.
Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the First Slavic Baptist Church in Salem and intermenty follows at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Kent Brocaw Bauersfeld
Aug. 11, 1922 - Dec. 4, 2006
Kent Brocaw Bauersfeld, 84, of Monmouth died Dec. 4.
He was born in Portland to Karl and Pearl Bauersfeld.
Kent grew up in West Linn and graduated from West Linn High School where he excelled as an athlete in basketball and golf.
He met his wife, Shirley Kullander at an ice cream parlor in Oregon City and they wed July 24, 1944, in Oregon City. He served in Europe during World War II as an army staff sergeant.
When Kent returned from the war he used the GI Bill to study for a career as a jeweler and watch repairman. He took an internship in a jewelry store working for his wife's uncle, Shorty Kullander, in Vernonia in 1946. In 1952 he moved his family to Independence where he and Shirley opened Kent's Jewelers. He retired in 1984.
Kent served from 1964 to 1972 on the State of Oregon Watchmakers Board.
Kent was active in the community by serving on various boards and organizations. He was a 50-year member of American Legion Post 33, a member of the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce, a trustee of Monmouth Christ Church, a charter and life member of the Independence Elks Lodge, a school board director for Central School District, an Independence Planning Commission member, and a director for the Independence Downtown Association.
In 1966 he was named First Citizen of Independence.
Kent was an avid golfer and member of Oak Knoll Mens Club. In 1979 he helped co-found the Independence Merchants Golf Tournament for charity. He also loved to fish and enjoyed family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Shirley Bauersfeld of Monmouth; sons, Kevin (Marcy) Bauersfeld of Lacey, Wash., and Richard (Jennifer) Bauersfeld of McLean, Ill.; daughters, Karen Hoffman and Ann (Steve) McElravy, all of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Dec. 7 at Christ's Church in Monmouth and entombment was at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the Ella Curran Food Bank in Independence or Christ's Church, Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Maria Hamilton
Oct. 8, 1947 - Dec. 7, 2006
Maria Hamilton, 59, of Dallas died Dec. 7 in Dallas.
She was born in San Francisco to Bernice Busher van Ammelrooy and Curt van Ammelrooy.
She graduated from Lone Pine High School in Lone Pine, Calif., in 1965.
She married Thomas S. Hamilton May 19, 1979 in Santa Paula, Calif. They lived in Santa Paula until moving to Dallas in 1990.
In Dallas she belonged to the Saddlites Saddle Club and the Oregon Equestrian Trails Club. For several years she worked for the Forest River Recreational Vehicle company in Dallas. She is a past member of the Polk County Sheriff's Mounted Posse and in 1996 was the first woman elected as Posseman of the Year.
Maria raised Jack Russell Terriers and owned horses most of her life. She was an avid horsewoman who loved horse camping and all of her animals. She also loved 60's Rock & Roll.
Survivors include her husband, Tom of Dallas; son, Steven Van Noy of Citrus Heights, Calif.; mother, Bernice van Ammelrooy of Redmond; sisters, Sara van Ammelrooy of San Diego and Nita van Ammelrooy of Salem; and three grandchildren.
Service was Dec. 11 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
A memorial project in Maria's name is to be constructed at the Quinn Meadows Horse Camp in Central Oregon by the West Valley O.E.T. and contributions can be made to West Valley O.E.T. in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Carol "Jean" Johnson
Dec. 11, 1939 - Dec. 10, 2006
Carol "Jean" Johnson, 66, of Dallas died Dec. 10 in Salem.
She was born in Prineville to Wayne and Florence Rickman Berry.
Jean attended Parkrose Elementary School in Portland and later graduated from Crook County High School in Prineville in 1957. She graduated from Oregon State University, earning bachelors degrees in education and home economics.
Jean came to Dallas in 1967.
She later attended Oregon College of Education and earned a master's degree in counseling from the school after it became Western Oregon State College.
Jean married Kenneth Johnson June 29, 1974 in Dallas.
Jean was a counselor at Dallas High School for 18 years until her retirement in 1987.
She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Beta Sigma Phi. She was a member of The Quaint Quilter's. Jean loved quilting and received many blue ribbons from the Polk County Fair and State Fair. She was also a member of Lady's Charming and loved attending and hosting formal tea parties.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Berry and brother, Frances Wayne "Buzz" Berry.
Survivors include her husband, Ken of Dallas; daughter, Jeri (Ken) Houle of Hillsboro; son, Greg (Christina) Miller of Seattle; stepsons, Kyle Johnson of Kalama, Wash., and Kent Johnson of Reno, Nev.; mother, Florence Berry of Kingman, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. Private intermenty will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Salem Hospital Cancer Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Vernon Dale Huff
Nov. 2, 1930 - Dec. 9, 2006
Vernon Dale Huff, 76, of Dallas died Dec. 9 in Dallas.
He was born in Monmouth to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Huff.
When Vernon was a young boy he and his grandpa Willett planted the trees in the Monmouth City Park. They are still there today.
Vernon graduated from Taft High School. He went to Sitka, Alaska, in 1953 and returned to Dallas in 1973. While in Sitka he owned The Golden Nugget Saloon. He also operated a transport boat there and was operating it when the big Anchorage earthquake hit.
Vernon had a charter boat and loved to fish. He was a true outdoorsman and liked to hunt deer and elk. He officiated the Annual Salmon Derby in Sitka for many years.
Vernon married Charlotte George on June 5, 1988 in Dallas.
He was a bartender at the Blue Garden in Dallas and then worked in the woods for many years before retiring in 1997.
Vernon was active for many years with fundraisers and auctions for Dallas Christmas Cheer, which provides food baskets for families at Christmas.
He enjoyed working with wood and made many special items for family and friends. He also enjoyed singing and could play piano, clarinet, saxophone, and guitar.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte of Dallas; sons, Joseph Wade Huff of Waldport, Thomas of Charleston, Ronald of Coos Bay; daughters, Shirley Huff of Seal Rock, Chris Reafleng of Springfield, Donna Garza of Burley Calif.; mother, Christa Dennison of Dallas; stepsons, Bob George of Dallas, David George of Tigard, and Brian George of Newport; stepdaughter, Linda Hall of Portland; brothers, Timothy, Kenny, Paul and David Huff; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be Dec. 12 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Dallas Christmas Cheer in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Sue Ann Amend
Aug. 16, 1950 - Dec. 4, 2006
Sue Ann Amend, 56, of Ridgeland, Miss., formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 4 in Ridgeland.
She was born in Butte, Mont., to Thomas W. and Helen M. Mulholland.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife who was happiest when she was taking care of others.
Survivors include her husband, Scott; three children, Scott, Ronny and Nykki Hardin; and granddaughter, Kahli Hardin.
Service in her honor is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1525 Glen Creek Rd., West Salem.

Thelma Nora Randall
March 7, 1925 - Dec. 7, 2006
Thelma Nora Randall, 81, of Independence, dies Dec. 7.
Service will be held in North Dakota in April 2008.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence. 

The Rev. Noel Joyce Knelange
Dec. 25, 1943 - Dec. 8, 2006
The Rev Noel Knelange, 62, vicar of St. Hilda's Episcopal Church in Monmouth, died Dec. 8 in Monmouth.
She was born to Raymond and Mabel Knelange.
Noel grew up in La Mesa, Calif., and graduated from Helix High School. She earned a masters degree in Christian Education from Seabury Western Theological Seminary in 1968. She was ordained a Deaconess in the Diocese of Los Angeles at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in La Mesa Nov. 10, 1968 and a priest May 20 1982 at The Church of the Good Samaritan in Corvallis.
Noel devoted her life to God in ministry and to the people of God in the Episcopal Church.
She married Bill Mosier on Aug. 6 1982.
Noel loved housekeeping, cooking, and travel.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Mosier; nieces, Shari Winicki and Juliean and Debbie Mitchell of San Diego; and nephew, Jim Knelange of San Diego.
Service was Dec. 19 at The Church of the Good Samaritan in Corvallis.
Contributions may be made to St. Hilda's Episcopal Church in Monmouth.
Neptune Cremation Services of Portland handled arrangements.

Wineva Doll Clem Pedigo
July 24, 1916 - Dec. 7, 2006
Wineva Doll Clem Pedigo, 90, of Beaverton died Dec. 7, 2006.
Service was Dec. 20 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas with cryptside service at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland.
Memorial celebration will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Keizer.

Billy Edward Owens Jr.
June 29, 1956 - Dec. 14, 2006
Billy Edward Owens, Jr., 50, of Dallas died Dec. 14.
He was born in Tahoka, Texas to Bill and Shirley Johnson Owens.
He lived in Chula Vista and Lemon Grove, Calif., before coming to Dallas in 2004.
Billy married Tammy Parks June 27, 1998 in Santee, Calif.
He worked as a maintenance engineer for Forest River in Dallas.
Billy enjoyed weightlifting, woodworking, bookbinding and collecting.
He was preceded in death by his father Bill Owens.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Owens; daughters, Lisa and Bree; sons, Billy and Stephen; mother, Shirley Hollingshead-Masters; sisters, Karen and Sheila; brother, Gary; and five grandchildren.
Celebration of his life was Dec. 19 at Grace Baptist Church, Dallas.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to: www.dallastribute.com.

Shirley Ruth Schellenberg
Aug. 2, 1936 - Dec. 16, 2006
Shirley Ruth Schellenberg, 70, of Dallas Dec. 16 in Depoe Bay.
She was born to Frank and Hilda Wall.
She graduated from Dallas High School in 1954. She went to college at Fresno Pacific Bible College where she met her husband Ruben Schellenberg. They were married and spent many years in Dallas.
Shirley was employed with the Polk County Juvenile Department and then worked for many years with the Dallas Retirement Village.
She was a member of the former Mennonite Brethren Church in Dallas.
Family was very important to her and loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed entertaining and socializing particularly with a deck of pinochle cards. She was enjoyed sewing, was a canner and homemaker.
Shirley and Ruben enjoyed wintering in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and she loved walking on the beach.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Sept. 6, 2003 and a granddaughter, Lindsey Schellenberg.
Survivors include her children, George Schellenberg, Jerry Schellenberg, Janell Anderson and Ruth Mischel; brothers Bill and Robert Wall; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Hospice.

Margaret Winona Murray
Feb. 12, 1927 - Dec. 15, 2006
Margaret Winona Murray, 79, of Dallas died Dec. 15 in Dallas.
She was born in Molalla to Clarence Ebb and Cora Ella Coover Ramsay.
She graduated from Molalla High School and worked at a bank as a bookkeeper in Salem following high school.
She married Melvin Peterson in 1947 and they were married 30 years.
Margaret lived in Dallas and Silverton before moving to Albany, where she lived for more than 20 years. She returned to live in Dallas two years ago.
While living in Silverton she volunteered at the nursing home doing hair for the residents. For many years she worked for Safeway and Fred Meyer as a meat wrapper.
She married Terry L. Murray July 1, 1979 in Salem. He preceded her in death in June 2003.
She was a member of the Albany First Christian Church and had transferred her membership to the Dallas church.
Margaret and Terry traveled cross country and enjoyed many historical sites. She taught herself to crochet and gave many afghans away to family and friends.
She enjoyed sewing, fishing, playing card games and gardening. She collected seashells and rocks from her adventures on the road.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Everett, Earl, Clyde, Walter and Marvin Ramsay and sisters, Laura and Lily.
Survivors include her daughters, Chris L. Schmitke of Salem, Myrna E. Manning of Dallas and Marcia W. Banford of Clearwater, BC, Canada; stepson, James V. Murray of Sylmar, Calif.; stepdaughter, Melinda M. Murray of North Bend; sister, Naomi E. McEwen of Centralia, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was December 19 Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or to Oregon Health Science University Foundation in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Delmar Hugh McKibben
May 15, 1935 - Dec. 14, 2006
Delmar Hugh McKibben, 71, of Dallas died in Dallas Dec. 14.
He was born in Dallas to Henry Burton and Alma Rowelly McKibben.
Delmar attended schools in Dallas before enlisting in the Army. He worked at several lumbermills in Central Oregon and also did janitorial work through the years. Delmar returned to Dallas seven years ago.
He helped raise many of his nieces and nephews. He loved cats and Brenda Lee music.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse J. Roberts.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Lynn McBee of Eugene; sister, Barbara Miltimore of Albany; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Service was Dec. 16 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.

Emma G. Ream
April 3, 1920 - Dec. 16, 2006
Emma G. Ream, 86, of Independence died Dec. 16.
Arrangements are pending with Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence, 503-838-1414. 

Norma Shirley Schwartz
Oct. 2, 1926 - Dec. 10, 2006
Norma Shirley Bender Newtson Schwartz, 80, died Dec. 10 in Corvallis.
She was born in Pendleton to Fred and Gunda Newtson Bender.
Her mother died when she was two and she was raised by Newt and Katherine Newtson, and later by Newt and Aggie Newtson.
She attended grade schools in Helix and Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1944. She attended Eastern Oregon College in La Grande for two years and then returned to Pendleton.
A number of Norma's early years were spent growing up and working on the family wheat farms in Juniper Canyon, outside of Helix and Pendleton.
Norma married John Schwartz on March, 26, 1950 in La Grande. She worked at a number of secretarial and bookkeeping jobs in Pendleton, with her last job being 29 years with the Federal Land Bank, a farm loan institution. She retired in 1987.
John and Norma moved to Dallas in 1989 and spent a lot of time traveling. She moved to Corvallis in July 2003.
She loved to ride horses, and she and her cousins often rode their horses into Pendleton for the Round-Up. She last rode a horse in December 2003 as a Christmas gift from her family.
Norma loved to play cards at family gatherings. Her hobbies included stamp collecting, coin collecting, jigsaw puzzles, and genealogy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and brothers Elmer Newtson, Freddie Newtson, Gerald Bender, and Fred Bender of California.
Survivors include her son, Michael of Corvallis; daughter, Sherrill, of Pasco, Wash.; sisters, Barbara Russell of Capay, Calif., JoAnn Pratt, Shirley Fields, and Judy Karlstad, all of Woodland, Calif., and Sharon Hall of Sacramento, Calif.; brother, George Schwartz of Snoqualmie, Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial service is 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Philomath. Inurnment of ashes and another memorial service will be held in Pendleton at a later date.
Contributions may be made to "Peace Lutheran Church Building Fund", c/o Peace Lutheran Church, 2540 Applegate, Philomath, OR, 97370, or Meadowood Springs Speech & Hearing Camp, PO Box 1025, Pendleton, OR, 97801.

Martha Matilda Westbrook
Aug. 21, 1905 - Dec. 19, 2006
Martha Westbrook, 101, of Sweet Home died Dec. 19 in Sweet Home.
She was born to Robert Wayne and Flora Etta Hovey Archerd in Kimball, S.D.
She moved to Alsea at the age of 11 and then moved to Falls City in 1945. She moved to Sweet Home in 1970.
Martha met Walter Westbrook at a dance and they were married April 5, 1925 in Falls City. They had 11 children, of which three died at birth and she also had three stepchildren.
She was a member of Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; daughters, Verla Johnson, Annetta Burser, Virginia Montegomery-Cooper, sons, Robert and baby boy Westbrook and stepsons, Walter and Aazel Cate.
Survivors include daughters Ina Dunaway of Sweet Home, Wilma Denue of Blodgett and Marie Lamb of Fairbanks, Alaska; sons, Harold Westbrook of Sweet Home, and Floyd and Wayne Westbrook, both of Blodgett; brother, Wayne Archerd of North Bend; 52 grandchildren; 131 great-grandchildren; 122 great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Hwy 20 Church of Christ, 3025 Hwy 20 and burial will follow at Gilliland Cemetery.
Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel of Sweet Home handled arrangements.

Howard W. Schwanke
Jan. 25 1942 - Dec. 16, 2006
Howard W. Schwanke, 64, died Dec. 16 in Corvallis.
He was born in Corvallis to Ella Leder and Walter Schwanke.
He worked for Fisher Implement.
Survivors include his wife, Robin; sons, Ryan McCormick and Chad McCormick; brothers, Ray Brauner and Kenneth Brauner; and three grandchildren.
Service was Dec. 22 at McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis, and intermenty was at Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Samaritan Regional Cancer Center in Corvallis in care of McHenry Funeral Home.

Jessie Mae Wheeler
Jan. 15, 1932 - Dec. 24, 2006
Jessie Mae Wheeler, 74, of Milwaukie died Dec. 24 in Milwaukie.
She was born to Glenn and Helen McDaniel in Mosquero, N.M.
In 1950 she moved with her mother and three sisters to Oregon. She attended her last year of high school at Central High School in Independence.
Jessie married Bill Wheeler in 1956.
In 1959 they moved from Portland to Monmouth, where Jessie lived until 1995. She worked for the Oregon State Highway Department for more than 30 years, retiring in 1995.
She moved to Milwaukie in 1995 to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Fred Wood.
Jessie was well known for her dedication to her faith, as a Jehovah's Witness, for many years. Most recently she was a member of Mt. Scott Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include her daughter, Melodie Hale of Seattle; and sisters, Jean Wood of Milwaukie, Marcy Cremer of San Jose, Calif., and Claire Berglund of Pasco, Wash.
Memorial service was Dec. 30 at Mt. Scott Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, Portland.

L. Joanne Boatwright
Feb. 1, 1923 - Dec. 25, 2006
Joanne Boatwright, 83 of Dallas died December 25.
She lived in Ketchikan, Alaska, with her husband and family from 1954 to 1984. She moved to Oregon in 1984 and lived in Keizer and Dallas.
She loved to volunteer and help others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Boatwright.
Survivors include her son, Robert Boatwright; daughters, Kathi Wallace and Susan Burns; brother, Hugh Byrkit; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 2 at Dallas Church of the Nazarene. Private intermenty was at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Ernest Ralph Radke
May 10, 1913 - Dec. 23, 2006
Ernest Ralph Radke, 93, of Salem died Dec. 23.
He was born in Underwood, N.D., to Edward and Carrie Schafer Radke.
He married Alice G. Renfrow Dec. 12, 1931 in Washburn, N.D.
He farmed in North Dakota before coming to Salem in 1954.
He moved to Dallas in 1964.
Ernie worked many years for the Oregon Department of Transportation, retiring in January 1976.
He moved to Lancaster Retirement Village in Salem following the Aug. 4, 1998 death of Alice.
He was an active member of the North Salem Baptist Church for many years and was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Salem.
Ernie enjoyed fishing, cutting wood, playing pool, and played many hours of Skip-Bo when he could find a willing partner. Ernie greatly loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald, and brothers, Walter, John, Carl, Dale and Elmer.
Survivors include his daughters, Darlene (Marv) Schirman and Donna (Mike) Rodia, all of Salem; daughter-in-law, Jann Radke of Salem; sisters, Dorothy Valish of Salem and Idella Hinshaw of Crabtree; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Dec. 29 at Salem First Baptist Church and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to Union Gospel Mission in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Barbara Rose Woodhouse
Jan. 5, 1928 - Dec. 4, 2006
Barbara Rose Woodhouse, 78, of Monmouth, formerly of Sedalia, Colo., died Dec. 4 in Monmouth.
She was a loving mother, grandmother,and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her four children, Sharon Bowman, Patricia Lang, Bonnie Garretson, and Frank Woodhouse; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
No service was held at her request.
Contributions may be made to Monmouth Senior Center. 

Charles Arthur Roberts
Feb. 5, 1939 - Dec. 25, 2006
Charles Arthur Roberts, 67, of Dallas died Dec. 25.
He was a retired mill worker and an avid outdoorsman.
Charles was a devoted husband of 43 years, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas, Andrew and Samuel; daughters, Charlotte Sickles and Christine Guzman; brother, Dwaine Roberts; sister, Eleanor Pritchard; and 13 grandchildren.
Memorial service was Dec. 31 at Harvest Time Pentecostal Church in Salem.
Contributions may be made to the church for the family.
City View Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Richard "Dick" Shaw
June 1, 1926 - Dec. 28, 2006
Richard "Dick" Shaw, 80, of Dallas died Dec. 28 in Dallas.
He was born in Litchfield, Mich., to Frank and Elsa Shaberg Shaw.
Dick grew up and graduated from high school in Litchfield. He served in the Navy during World War II as a communications specialist.
He attended Syracuse University studying business.
In 1964, Dick created Master Pools, a marketing concept for swimming pool builders which included diving boards, filters and heaters. It was franchised in cities around the country.
Dick was Vice President of the company while living in the Los Angeles area. He was also its national and international marketing director.
Dick married Loretta on May 13, 1967, in Las Vegas. They moved to Sheridan in 1976 where Dick enjoyed his farm. He worked for American Spas in Woodburn as a business consultant and general manager until his retirement in 1991.
He and Loretta settled in Dallas in 1999 and enjoyed living along Rickreall Creek.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta of Dallas; sons, Dan of Richmond, Va., and Jerry of Dallas; daughter, Linda Mears of Los Angeles; stepdaughter, Dori Wood of Amity; sister, Jane Jarvis of Kentucky; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Dorothy Mae Kiernan
May 27, 1921 - March 19, 2007
Dorothy Mae Kiernan, 85, of Independence died March 19.
Private family service will be held. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Joachim Hubertus Friedrich
Feb. 14, 1920 - March 18, 2007
Joachim Hubertus Friedrich, 87, of Dallas died March 18.
He was born in Waldenburg, Germany (now part of Poland) as the youngest child of Joseph and Elfriede Guenthermann Friedrich.
He graduated from high school and in 1939 was inducted into the German Army. He was a prisoner of war in Algeria during World War II.
In 1948 he returned to Germany and had to search to find his family.
Joe worked in the banking trade before going to the university to learn English.
He married Elisabeth Maria Joppich in Mayen, Germany, on Feb. 26, 1954. At that time he worked for the government consulate to help with the translation of English. In 1955 he transferred to Atlanta, Ga., to work in the German embassy.
They returned to Germany in 1962. He worked as an officer for the German military and reached the rank of major. After his retirement they returned to America in 1983 and later settled in Dallas, where they built a home. He enjoyed Oregon tremendously.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisabeth, in 1993, and one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include his daughters, Astrid Friedrich and Dagmar Friedrich, both of Dallas, and Carola Zischka of Germany; son, Roland Friedrich of Dallas; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service is 4 p.m., Friday, March 30 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Neal Eugene Goodell
Sept. 13, 1932 - March 20, 2007
Neal Eugene Goodell, 74, of Independence died March 20.
He was born on a farm southwest of Haigler, Neb., to Leverett Elzy Goodell and Lillian Ethel (Foltz) Goodell.
In February 1938 the family moved to Ontario and purchased sagebrush land which was part of the Owyhee Irrigation Project.
He graduated from Ontario High School in May 1950 and entered the navy March 13, 1951. He completed basic training in San Diego and was transferred to Tongue Point, Astoria. From August 1953 to March 1955 he served aboard the U.S.S. Ute (Auxiliary Tug Fleet, Sea Going Tug, ATF-76), based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
He made two trips to Japan and the Korean waters. On one of those trips he went to Indo-China (later known as Vietnam). He also traveled to many of the Pacific islands.
After his honorable discharge in 1955 he worked briefly for Peterson's Furniture in Ontario. He took over the family farm near Ontario in 1956 and farmed there until October 1970.
He married Madelyn Person Feb. 25, 1961. In 1971 he moved his family to Independence, where he farmed until 1998.
He worked part-time for Lyon and Sons Farm from 1984 to 1990 and for MacDonald Industrial and Farm Supply in Albany from 1990 to 1998.
He was an active member of Monmouth Evangelical Church.
He enjoyed gardening, deep sea fishing and traveling.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife Madelyn, of Independence; son, Dale, of Independence; and his brother, Chester of Meridian, Idaho.
Service was March 26 at Monmouth Evangelical Church and intermenty was in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to either the Monmouth Evangelical Church Growth Fund or the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

William Renton Boyd, Sr.
April 3, 1931 - March 18, 2007
William Renton Boyd, Sr., 75, of Dallas died March 18.
He was born to Edgar and Annie Renton Boyd in Yale, Okla.
He was a member of the Seminole Indian Tribe.
He moved to Oregon as a youth and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1949.
In 1951 Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps and was discharged in 1953.
He returned to Lebanon and served as a police officer. He moved to Salem and worked as a police officer and then moved to Idaho. In 1968 he moved to Newberg, where he remained until moving to Dallas a year ago.
Bill was a claims adjuster from 1964 until retiring in 1984.
He married Ellen Jones June 24, 1951, in Lebanon. She died in 1982.
Bill married Sharon Ackerman Nov. 8, 1986.
He attended the Dallas United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, traveling and gardening. He volunteered at the Newberg High School wood shop, where he assisted with teaching woodcraft for more than 10 years.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Gomez.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Boyd of Dallas; sons, William R. Boyd of Gresham, Paul R. Boyd of Cornelius and Bruce R. Boyd of Newberg; daughters, Shahana R. Johnson of Newberg, Taslima Stoddard of Dillon, Mont., and Sofia Parra of Salem; brothers, Robert Boyd of White Swan, Wash., and Richard Boyd of Ukiah, Calif.; sisters, Joann Rasor of Corvallis and Imogene Wells of Salem; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Service was March 22 at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, and intermenty was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Lola Faye Quiring
Dec. 3, 1933 - March 16, 2007
Lola Faye Quiring, 73, of Redmond died March 16.
She was born in Gravette, Ark., to Delmar and Melinda Drew.
She grew up in Kansas and lived in Independence as a child. She attended high school in Mill City.
She married Henry Quiring Sept. 11, 1949 in Mill City. They lived in Falls City for 20 years and in Dallas for four years before moving to Redmond in 1978.
Lola served as senior coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Bend for 10 years before retiring in 1997.
She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Henry of Redmond; sons, Gary Quiring of Dallas and Tracy Quiring of Kent, Wash.; daughters, Cathy Tressler of Baker City and Denise Grunthaner of Bend; brother, Tim Drew of Long Creek; sisters, Maxine Simpson of Prineville, Bonnie Culpepper of Myrtle Creek, Helen Keller of Norman, Okla., and Pansy Holt of Gravette; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 25 at Autumn Funerals of Redmond. 

Harry Cathcart Sr.
Dec. 12, 1943 - March 22, 2007
Harry Cathcart, Sr., 63, of Monmouth died March 22.
Harry was born in Vancouver, Wash.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from Central High School and went on to work at Boise Cascade and Willamette Industries.
Harry enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He was devoted to his family and friend.
Survivors include his son, Harry (Traci) Cathcart Jr.; brother, Vern (Nancy) Cathcart; and two grandchildren.
Memorial service is 1 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem. A reception will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Independence Elks Lodge.

Lucille Goodell
March 5, 1914 - March 22, 2007
Lucille Goodell, 93, of Albany died March 22.
She was born in Bellingham, Wash., to Frank Mack and Nellie Atchison Mack.
She moved with her parents from Anacortes, Wash., to Portland in 1920, then to Falls City in May of 1921.
She graduated from Falls City High in 1932.
Lucille married Elmer Wheeler Oct. 7, 1935. She and Elmer moved from Falls City to Valsetz in 1936, where they lived until moving back to Falls City in 1950.
They had three children. Elmer died April 15, 1950.
She remarried June 28, 1952 to Clair Goodell. Clair died in 1976.
She worked at Falls City High School as the secretary, deputy clerk and retired Aug. 1, 1978. She served on the Falls City school board for eight years and on the city budget committee for more than 20 years. After retirement she re-entered the work place working as a caregiver for Senior Services.
She was a member of Rebekahs since 1935.
Survivors include her sons, Frank (Carol) of Springfield and Robert of Salem; daughter, Roxie (Jim) Krummel of Lebanon; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and, five great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 at Dallas Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Charles Edward Murphy
March 6, 1961 - March 23, 2007
Charles Edward Murphy, 46, of Dallas died March 23.
He was born to Clarence and Lois Murphy.
His dream job was to drive trucks. He began with his grandfather's rig at J&B Murphy Trucking Co., and went on to later buy his own truck.
He loved and enjoyed the simple pleasures that life had to offer: playing with the dogs, taking trips to see his family and friends, cheering for the Raiders and his favorite NASCAR drivers.
Survivors include his parents, Clarence and Lois Murphy of Milpitas, Calif.; brother, Philip Murphy of Milpitas; and Coleen Rogers of Dallas.
Private family service was held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: to www.dallastribute.com.

Diane E. Calabrese
April 29, 1958 - March 23, 2007
Diane E. Calabrese, 48, of Independence died March 23.
She was born in Surrey, England, to Mary and Leslie Cox.
She moved to Nigeria and lived there for four years. She then moved back to England. While in England she enjoyed horseback riding with her mother. When she was 8 they moved to America.
She met her first husband in Colorado. They were later divorced. She met her second husband during college in Washington. They were married August 15,1987.
In 1994 they moved to Independence. She started a plant nursery and spent many weekends at the Saturday markets in Independence and Salem. She also bred Havanese dogs for many years.
She enjoyed her family, gardening, traveling, photography, and animals.
Survivors include her husband, Carlo Calabrese of Independence; daughters, Rosa and Angela Calabrese, both of Independence; son, David Joyce of Washington; mother, Mary Cox of Palm Springs, Calif.; half-brothers, Martin Cox of Spain and Stephen Cox of Sweden; her first husband, Joe Joyce of Colorado; and two grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service is 10 a.m., Saturday, March 31 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Lavina Shenk Thiessen
June 25, 1939 - March 23, 2007
Lavina C. Shenk Thiessen, 67, of Yuma, Ariz., died in Yuma March 23 after a brief illness.
She was born in Meade, Kan., to John A. Friesen and Elizabeth R. Claassen and moved to Dallas at the age of four.
She graduated from Dallas High School in 1957 and married Russell F. Shenk in Schwabach, Germany. They lived in Valsetz from 1967-1977. She then moved to the Sheridan area and then to Amity in 1983. Russell died in 1991, and Lavina moved to McMinnville.
She married Donald Thiessen on Feb. 14, 2007.
Lavina attended Bethel Baptist Church and Lafayette Community Church.
She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed reading. She had been involved in many church activities throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Thiessen of Yuma; son, Alex (Patti) Shenk of Sheridan; daughter, Sylvia (Mike) Runge of McMinnville; brothers, Harold of McHenry, Ill., Harlan of Citrus Heights, Calif., Lando of Salem and Duane of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; sisters, Zelma Wall of Dallas, Amanda Warkentin and Mariellen Shenk, both of Salem; and five grandchildren.
Celebration of Lavina's life will be 1 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at Bethel Baptist church with intermenty following at the Sheridan Mennonite Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Lafayette Community Church Memorial Fund or to Henderson House in McMinnville.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

William Audas White
Jan. 17, 1917 - March 23, 2007
William Audas White, 90, of Independence died March 23.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Sally F. Scott
May 19, 1914 - March 23, 2007
Sally F. Scott, 92, of Independence died March 23.
At her request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Kenneth Edwin Nelson
Sept. 26, 1941 - March 25, 2007
Kenneth Edwin Nelson, 65, of Independence died March 25.
Ken was born in Prairie City to Leonard and Martha Nelson.
The family later moved to Salem where Ken graduated from North Salem High School in 1959. He served in the army from 1961-1965.
In 1967 his family purchased property south of Independence and raised filberts.
He worked as an X-ray technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland and Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, retiring after 30 years of service.
His family and the farm were the love of his life.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammi.
Survivors include his wife, Sally; son, Randy; daughter, Pam; two brothers, Ron and Ben; stepchildren, Lisa, Gregory and Julie; two grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 29 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. 

Ruth Evelyn Dorey
Oct. 29, 1910 - Dec. 30, 2007
Ruth Evelyn Dorey, 97, of Dallas died Dec. 30.
She was born in Aberdeen, Wash., to Hilden and Signe Baker Pryde.
She married Granville Dorey in 1934.
Ruth lived in the Pedee area for 15 years before moving to Dallas in 2004. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Pedee Women's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville, and her grandson, Scott Barsi.
Survivors include her four children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 3 at the Dallas United Methodist Church. Contributions are suggested to the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Karolyn Maxine Eiseman
Jan. 4, 1914 - Dec. 24, 2007
Karolyn Maxine Eiseman, 93, of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 24 in Albany.
She was born in San Francisco to Max and Cora Koshland Wolf.
Karolyn married Robert Eiseman on March 28, 1937, in San Francisco. He died on Jan. 28, 2006.
She was an artist and braille translator. She taught art and braille in public schools.
She was preceded in death by her half-brother, Paul Wolf.
Survivors include her sons, David Eiseman of Corvallis and Peter Eiseman of Scarsdale, N.Y., and five grandchildren.
At the request of the family, no service is planned.
Contributions are suggested to the National Braille Association, in c/o Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington, Albany, OR 97321, www.fisherfuneralhome.com, which handled the arrangements.

Kenneth Cicero Farrens
Dec. 31, 1921 - Dec. 19, 2007
Kenneth Cicero Farrens, 85, of Beaverton died Dec. 19 in Portland.
He was born to Cicero and Hazel Kellogg Farrens in Braddyville, Iowa.
The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., when he was 10 years old. Ken graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1940 while working as a meat cutter for a local grocery store.
Following graduation, Ken joined the Wyoming National Guard. He was called to active duty in 1941 and served with the armored cavalry division.
While stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., he married his high school girlfriend, Margaret Wilder, in September 1941.
During World War II, Ken was shipped out to the European Theater. As he was leaving New York Harbor on Aug. 17, 1943, aboard the Queen Elizabeth, he received word that he had become a father.
The military was a major part of Ken's life. He served at the Battle of the Bulge at the end of the war. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Cheyenne where he and his brother owned and operated Bert & Ken's Potato Chip Co.
The family eventually moved in the late 1940s to Oregon, where he finished his military career at Camp Adair and retired with the rank of major.
After a short venture as a surveyor with the Oregon Highway Department, he went to work at Polk County Farmers Co-op in Rickreall. He held many positions over the years within the structure of the company, from gas truck driver all the way to administration which took him from Eugene to Walla Walla, Wash., and to Portland.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, son Kenneth, son-in-law Mark Kind, and his former wife, Margaret, who died in 1998.
Survivors include his daughters, Jo Elaine (Jim) Martin of Dallas, Carrie Ann Kind of Mountaindale, and Lisa Lynn (Jeff) Kleck of Hillsboro; sisters, Bonnie Hinkle of Turlock, Calif., and Ruby Rosenhammer of Oklahoma City, Okla.; close friend, Marianne Miller of Hillsboro; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 5 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Portland. Private family military service will be held at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Beaverton Elks Lodge.
Rose City Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Patsy Montana Lara
Sept. 21, 1942 - Dec. 30, 2007
Patsy Montana Lara, 65, of Independence died Dec. 30 in Independence.
Patsy was born in Lewistown, Mont.
She was a dedicated family member who loved to fish.
Survivors include her husband, Panfilo Lara of Independence; sons, Toney Johnson and Mario Lara, both of Independence, Juan Lara of South Carolina, Jose Lara of Monmouth, and Jorge Lara of Salem; daughter, Rosa Hernandez of Salem; father and stepmother, Fred and Anne Wickersham of Yakima, Wash.; brothers, Dean Wickersham of Zillah, Wash., Tom Wickersham of Sandy, and Larry Wickersham of Portland; sister, Laura Wickersham of Monmouth; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Dec. 31 at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, which handled arrangements.

Alice L. Haslam
March 14, 1933 - Jan. 2, 2008
Alice L. Haslam, 74, of Independence died Jan. 2.
She was born in Oklahoma and moved to California at the age of 18 months.
At the age of 17, Alice married Leo Haslam. He preceded her in death.
She enjoyed reading and her grandkids.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet Wells of Santa Cruz, Calif., Carol Zumaran of Aromas, Calif., and Pat Power of Independence; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service will be held in Watsonville, Calif., in June.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Sara Frances Hodges
Aug. 26, 1922 - Dec. 21, 2007
Sara "Sally" Frances Hodges, 85, of Dallas died Dec. 21 in Dallas.
She was born to John James and Sara Magdalene Woy Fluck in Huntington, W.Va.
The family moved to Baltimore when she was a girl. At the age of 13 the family moved to Southern California, when her father went to work for North American Aviation Company.
She attended University High in Westwood, Calif., and went to UCLA for three years, majoring in anthropology.
She and her parents shared a lifelong interest in Native Americans and had the opportunity to study one summer at UC Berkeley with famous anthropologist Alfred Kroeber. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
When World War II broke out, she left school and moved to Kansas City, Mo., where her father was plant superintendent for North American Aviation Co. She was trained as a radio control operator and earned her private pilot's license.
In 1945 she married Jack Gordon Elam, a petroleum geologist, and they had three daughters. After their divorce, she married the love of her life, Ian Orlando Hodges Jr., and they had another daughter. For four years they operated the Lompoc Municipal Airport before settling in Northern California. Sara trained in the new field of electronic assembly and rose in the ranks to quality control inspector. After Ian's death in 1979, she moved to Midland, Texas, to work for Texas Instruments and retired in 1990.
Sara moved to Newport after retirement and used her time to satisfy her endless curiosity and develop new creative skills. She was a volunteer at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. She also served in the coast lab at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. She later moved to Dallas Retirement Village.
She attended First Baptist Church in Newport, helping with the Awana program. She did free-form beading, stamping, and attended all her grandchildren's activities.
She was preceded in death by her husbands and her only sibling, John Garner Fluck.
Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Rogers of Newport, Patricia Bradley of Franktown, Colo., Peggy McClay of Houston, and Paula Cunha of Everett, Wash.; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at First Baptist Church in Newport.
Contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.
The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Oscar Voegele
July 23, 1930 - Jan. 2, 2008
Oscar Voegele, 77, of Albany, died Jan. 2.
Oscar worked as the production manager for the Itemizer-Observer for 28 years.
He was born in Glen Ullin, N.D., to Christ and Lydia Flemmer-Young Voegele.
He graduated from high school in Beulah, N.D., in 1948.
Oscar married Margaret Cline on Dec. 17, 1950, in Beulah.
He entered the Army on Jan. 16, 1952, and served with the 511th Engineer Panel Bridge Company in Kaiserslautern, Germany, during the Korean War. He was discharged Dec. 24, 1953.
Oscar worked at newspapers in Beulah, Wolf Point, Mont., and Sumner, Wash. He moved to Albany in 1957 and was employed at the Democrat-Herald for eight years. He was employed as production manager at the Itemizer-Observer in Dallas for 28 years until his early retirement in 1992 due to Parkinson's Disease.
Oscar was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Albany Circle 8 Square Dance Club, Albany Elks Lodge No. 359, and American Legion Post 10. He served with the Boy Scouts and was on the Oak Grove School Board for several years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing his accordion and the piano, cooking, working in his garden, and sharing produce with friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, David, Julius, Adam and Gustof.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Voegele of Albany; children, Richard Voegele of Medford, Pamela Mead of Albany, Patricia Freauff of Redmond, Timothy Voegele of Portland, and Cynthia Mitchell of Lebanon; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 5 at the First Church of God in Albany.
Contributions are suggested to Parkinson's Disease Foundation or Alzheimers Association, c/o Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington, Albany OR 97321. 

Charles N. Bair
May 24, 1921 - Dec. 21, 2007
Charles "Charlie" N. Bair, 86, of Wasilla, Alaska, and former longtime Dallas resident, died Dec. 21 in Wasilla. Charlie died from Mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer from asbestosis.
Celebration of his life will start at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in the fellowship hall of the Dallas Alliance Church.
Contributions are suggested to the Oregon Home Trust Fund in c/o Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 700 Summer St, NE, Salem OR 97301-1285.
To leave an online condolence: www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Clinton Ross Foster
Jan. 30, 1936 - Dec. 13, 2007
Clinton Ross Foster, 71, of Jerome, Iowa, died Dec. 13.
He was born in Dallas to Oscar and Camilia Foster.
After high school he moved to Tucson, Ariz. He married Ruth Moore in Las Vegas.
He owned and operated several businesses in Jerome.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; sons, Mark of Tucson, Roger of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Shawn of Colorado; brother, Bill L. Foster of Portland; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Interment is at the Jerome Cemetery.

Jackson Boyd Kalpakoff
Aug. 1, 2007 - Jan. 6, 2008
Jackson Boyd Kalpakoff, five months old, of Monmouth died Jan. 6.
Survivors include his parents, Mike Kalpakoff and Jeanna McKibben of Monmouth; brothers, Bradley Bethell of Lyons and Michael Kalpakoff of Monmouth; sister, Mikayla Kalpakoff of Monmouth; grandparents, Michelle and Michael Husted of Jefferson and Sandra and Fritz Schukar of Monmouth; great-grandparents, Pauline and Carmen Parmenter of Independence, Jack and Patty McElravy of Monmouth, Ruth McKibben of Dallas, and Roy and Wanda Loiselle of Falls City.
Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at Farnstrom Mortuary.
Service is 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, at the Monmouth Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Upper Falls City Cemetery.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Layne Alden Cooper
Sept. 20, 1929 - Jan. 6, 2007
Layne Alden Cooper, 78, of Dallas died Jan. 6.
Layne was born in Salem to Percy and Gladys Cooper.
He and his brother, Jack, spent many evenings at square dances at which their parents provided live music. Layne enjoyed playing clarinet or saxophone with his mother accompanying him at the piano.
He was employed by his dad as a roofer and worked so diligently that others were envious of his speed and proficiency.
Layne was drafted into the Army for the Korean War in the early 1950s, doing his tour of duty with several Oregon buddies.
He married Phyllis Terry on Dec. 30, 1950, and settled in Keizer.
Layne worked as a finish carpenter and cabinet maker before moving to Airlie Road near Monmouth, where for 35 years he and Phyllis raised chickens.
Layne was very active, serving on the board for the Luckiamute Domestic Water Co-Op and the Polk County Fire District for a number of years. He was a charter member of the Crazy Creek Rockers Square Dance Club in Dallas and a life member of the Good Sams Club.
Layne was widowed in 2000 after 49 years of marriage, then married Linda Highfill on June 30, 2001. He and Linda fulfilled his dream of RV travel with Good Sam Caravans to Canada, Alaska, and many national parks.
He was preceded in death by his brother in 2004.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; children, David (Barbara) Cooper, Connie Palin, and Val (Lorri) Cooper; stepchildren, James (Maria) Hendergart and Christy (Peter) Strauhal; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Dallas Christian Fellowship (Foursquare) Church, corner of Washington and Hayter Streets. Viewing is noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Layne spent beneficial time at Oasis of Hope Hospital in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico, and contributions are suggested to be made to that hospital in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center for the continuation of alternative medical research by the medical professionals there.

Anna Magda Ruegsegger
Dec. 17, 1930 - Jan. 2, 2008
Anna Magda Ruegsegger, 77, of Dallas died Jan. 2 in Salem.
She was born in Portland and lived in the Dallas area for more than 50 years.
She provided childcare for a number of families in the area whose children still consider her their "Grandma Ann." She was a warm and loving woman who opened her heart and home to others throughout the years.
Anna enjoyed working on many different kinds of crafts for local craft fairs. She was an avid reader and had a huge collection of books. She bowled for more than 30 years at Starlite Lanes in Dallas with two other original team members. She was also a longtime member of the local TOPS Club No. 232.
Anna's greatest joy in life was her family and friends. She loved hosting huge events for not just her own family but for those who considered her their second "Mom" or "Grandma."
Survivors include her husband of more than 59 years, Paul Ruegsegger; children, Deanne (Brad) Morris, Randy (Sheri) Ruegsegger, Viki Ruegsegger and Scott (Tammy) Ruegsegger; brothers, Ronald Jones and Raymond Jones; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 5 at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Melvin Sius Kirkman Jr.
June 15, 1923 - Jan. 5, 2008
Mel Kirkman, 84, formerly of Salem, died Jan. 5 in Mt. Angel.
He was born in Lawrence, Mass., to Melvin Sius and Mary Kelley Kirkman. Mel eventually settled in Ventura, Calif.
One of Mel's earliest memories is listening to musicians from his New York City apartment. This spurred a lifelong love of music. Mel taught himself to play the clarinet and saxophone. At 16, he and a gifted and lovely pianist, Julia Adele Leason, formed a dance band, playing for various events and functions. They continued entertaining in the "big band" style throughout high school.
Mel joined the Army Air Corps shortly after Pearl Harbor as a radio instructor. He played in the Glenn Miller Band and the Air Force Band with songwriter Henry (Hank) Mancini.
In 1943 Mel married his soul-mate, Julia. In 1944, a son, Melvin Lee, was born, followed by a daughter, Nathelle Eloise in 1949.
Prior to moving to Oregon in 1978, Mel owned the Mel Kirkman Piano and Organ Co., and Mel's 577 Club. He served as president of the Ventura Junior Chamber of Commerce and was a life member in the Lions' Club, serving for a time as director. Mel and Julia entertained celebrities at the Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club in Ojai, Calif., for 22 years.
In Oregon, Mel and Julia continued to play throughout the Willamette Valley, including 15 years with Mel's Trio. In 1987 Mel and Julia were featured at the inauguration of Gov. Neil Goldschmidt in the rotunda of the State Capital.
Mel was the music director and active member of the Dallas Evangelical Church. He also volunteered at nursing homes and senior centers.
Survivors include his daughter, Nathelle (Bill) Norfleet; grandchildren, Bob (Lynn) and David (Mariea) Kirkman, Bill Norfleet, and Hanna (Bobby) Benfield; and his half-brother, Tom Kirkman.
Service is at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Anona "Nonie" Lorenzen Burbank
Feb. 14, 1933 - March 5, 2008
Anona "Nonie" Arlene Burbank, 75, of Pedee died March 5 in Pedee after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Unionvale to Ersel and Ethel Gubser.
She spent her youth working on the Gubser family farm and at various jobs in the Dayton area. She had many memories from working at the Grand Island Store and with Vinton and Larsen Motors in McMinnville. Nonie graduated from Dayton High School in 1950.
She married Marvin Lorenzen in June of 1952 and together they raised four sons on Bonniemoo Farm in Dayton. Nonie later worked at Dayton's U.S. Bank, Russ Hicks Realty of Salem and Monrovia Nursery Co. in Dayton.
She later settled in Pedee with her husband, Aaron Burbank, whom she married in November of 2000.
She loved people, the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. Nonie was one of the founding members of the Dayton Junior Matrons. She was also active in the Evangelical Memorial Church in Pedee, serving as the committee chairperson for the church's mission efforts and the church prayer chain.
Nonie attended the Pioneer Evangelical Church while living in Dayton.
Her special gifts were helping others, poetry and singing.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald and Norman "Duke" Gubser; stepfather, Harold Stoutenberg; and grandson, Aaron Lorenzen.
Survivors include her husband, Aaron Burbank of Pedee; sons, Lynn (Yvonne), Roger (Michi), Phillip, and Paul (Laurie) Lorenzen, all of Dayton; stepchildren, Pastor Lonnie (Pam) Burbank of Pedee, Les and Larry Burbank, both of Portland, and Ann (Bob) Parker of Corvallis; 10 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Celebration of Life was March 10 at Pioneer Evangelical Church in Dayton and intermenty was at Hopewell Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Dayton Pioneer Evangelical Church music or children's fund, c/o P.O. Box 185, Dayton, OR 97114, or to the music ministry at Pedee Evangelical Memorial Church, c/o 12995 Kings Valley Highway, Monmouth, OR 97361. 

Ann Elizabeth Latty
Nov. 28, 1970 - March 4, 2008
Ann Elizabeth Latty, 37, of Dallas died March 4 in Salem.
She was born in Scranton, Pa., to Guy and Janet Henderson Wood.
Annie grew up in Clarks Summit, Pa., and graduated from Abington Heights High School in 1989. She joined the United States Coast Guard, which took her to San Pedro, Calif., and then to Petaluma, Calif., where she graduated from Yeoman school. She then was transferred to Sandy Hook, N.J.
While stationed there, she met her husband, Shon, and they were married on Dec. 7, 1991, in Clarks Summit. Later she was transferred to Hawaii.
Annie was honorably discharged in 1995 and moved to Reedsport in 1996 and to Dallas in 2006.
She enjoyed being a homemaker and mother, choosing to home school her children. She also enjoyed being a puppeteer, translating and teaching American Sign Language, computers, arts and crafts, quilting, and church activities.
She was a member of Dallas Evangelical Bible Church, teaching Awanas, children's church and American Sign Language, and singing with the Women of Praise.
Survivors include her husband, Shon Latty; children, Sabrena Switzer, who attends Oklahoma State University, Samantha, and Jonathan Latty, both of Dallas; sister, Susan O'Connor of Morrisville, Pa.; brothers, Glen Wood of Clarks Summit, and John Wood of Hop Bottom, Pa.; father, Guy Wood of Dalton, Pa.; and mother, Janet Wood of Clarks Summit.
Memorial celebration was held March 8 at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church.
Contributions are suggested to a trust fund for her children in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Maxine Prevo
Oct. 14, 1918 - March 7, 2008
Maurica "Maxine" Prevo, 89, of Dallas died March 7 in Salem.
She was born in Troy, Mont., to Gilbert and Clara Taylor.
For six years she lived in The Children's Home in Corvallis in the early 1930s, when it was run by the W.C.T.U. and thought that every child should have the chance to live there.
Later she married and lived in Dayton, having two children.
She married Willard Prevo of Pedee on August 26, 1962. They worked as custodians for Pedee Elementary School until he died in 1982. She continued for two years, then retired and worked for five more years as a volunteer correcting papers and doing odd jobs. She had a special love for school and served on the P.T.C.
Her hobbies were flowers and sports, and she managed adult volleyball and softball teams for that area.
Maxine moved from Pedee to Falls City in 1996 and lived there for seven years. She then lived for five years at Dallas Retirement Village.
Maxine loved children, animals, especially dogs and birds, and always had great compassion for the mistreated animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; son, James Hadley; and stepsons John, Bobby and Jerry Prevo.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte "Sherrie" (Ton) Henderson of Happy Valley; sister, Birdie Smith of Cambridge, Iowa; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Mary Lucy Summers
Dec. 16, 1919 - Feb. 29, 2008
Mary Lucy Summers, 88, of Gladstone, formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 29.
She was born in Lynch, Neb., to Harold Lee and Margaret Ellen Adamson Coakley.
She moved to Oregon as one of the "Grapes of Wrath" families. Her mother died when Lucy was 12 years old, and she learned the value of hard work. She worked in the fields picking hops, berries and doing laundry and housekeeping jobs.
She met a fellow Nebraskan, Robert "Bob" Wilfrid Summers, and they were married on Sept. 26, 1940, in Independence. They lived in many areas of Oregon, including 25 years in Astoria. She retired on the same day as Bob in 1982 to make sure he didn't have any fun without her. They made their home in Dallas in 2001.
Lucy and Bob were snowbirds for 18 years, nesting in Nyland and Blythe, Calif. They were part of the "Apple Dumpling Gang" CB group, and their handles were "Master Key" and "House Key" as Bob was a locksmith. Lucy enjoyed riding dune buggies, walking on the beach, quilting, gardening and going and doing things with Bob.
They were inseparable.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, on Sept. 30, 2006; a granddaughter, Shirley; and siblings Leta Miles, Alan and Leonard Coakley.
Survivors include her daughters, Leta Burbank of Monmouth, Fayetta (Larry) Parksion of Salem and Roberta (Marlin) Linstrom; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Dianna Kay Woodruff
July 24, 1960 - March 6, 2008
Dianna Woodruff, 47, of Falls City died March 6 following a three-year battle with cancer.
Dianna was born to William Martin and Shirley Ann Prosa Tharp in North Bend.
She spent most of her childhood and teen years in the Salem area. She attended South Salem High School in the mid 1970s.
She later moved to Dallas, where she worked at several local businesses including the Hong Kong Restaurant, Thrifty Market and Crider's.
In 1988 while living with her parents in Falls City, she met her future husband Doug Woodruff. They were married Nov. 12, 1993, in Dallas.
Dianna was a very loving and caring person who always made others feel like they could be themselves around her. She enjoyed fishing, collecting miniatures and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sadie Tharp, and stepmother, Jolene Tharp.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Woodruff, and three girls, Nichole Woodruff, Amber Woodruff and Andrea Woodruff, all of Falls City; her father, William Tharp of Dallas; mother, Shirlie Hicks of Springfield; brothers, Craig Tharp of Falls City, Brad Tharp of Dallas and Randy Ball of Salem; sisters, Kelly Detzel of Salem, Nickie Inman of Falls City and Cindy Beck of Spokane, Wash.; and grandfather, Tom Tharp of Dallas.
Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Falls City Seventh Day Adventist Church. Graveside services follow at the Upper Falls City Cemetery. Those who wish may bring a small memento or note to place in the urn vault at graveside.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolences: www.dallastribute.com.

John William Purdy
Nov. 25, 1932 - March 4, 2008
John William Purdy, 75, of Falls City died March 4 in Falls City.
He was born in Mill City.
When John was young his family moved to Valsetz. John attended school, worked in the sawmill and learned to play and love music. His best memories growing up were of performing in dance halls and on the radio with his father, grandfather and two brothers.
In 1952 he entered the Navy and was deployed on the USS Sicily during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 as a machine apprentice.
In 1961 John married Laveta Mehl, and they soon moved to North Bend.
While living at the Oregon Coast, John worked full time and began his "hobby" of building homes. After returning to Falls City in 1977, he built several homes and developed properties. John's final home reflected his love of animals, as he and his wife raised miniature horses, and his love of music, as he collected and played his guitars. Their home had a beautiful view and encouraged a peaceful quiet life.
Survivors include his wife, Laveta; son, James Purdy; daughter, Jena Bakkum; brother, Ozwald Purdy; sister, Leitha Hohns; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Jack Harold Sloan
Sept. 18, 1946 - Feb. 9, 2008
Jack Harold Sloan, 61, of Monmouth died Feb. 9.
He was born in Berkeley, Calif., to Leon and Virginia Sloan.
Jack lived most of his childhood in Pleasant Hill, Calif. He loved playing and watching almost every sport imaginable.
He was a talented artist and attended the California School of Arts & Crafts in Oakland. Initially, Jack's medium of choice was oil painting, but his interest progressed into woodworking. He was a self-taught Luthier - a stringed instrument maker. He handcrafted mandolins, violins, violas, a guitar and a cello.
In 1975, Jack met Shirley, the love of his life. They moved to Falls City, where he took an active role in the town's government and became the mayor in 1979. Jack demonstrated how he cared about those around him by the work he did. In addition to working for his town, he was employed as a Head Start teacher and then as a children's therapist at the Oregon State Hospital.
Jack and his family moved in 1983 to Monmouth, where they bought and restored a Victorian house that dates back to 1895. He was constantly working on the house and its great backyard.
Jack exhibited his love and respect of culture by serving on Monmouth's Historic Building and Site Commission. He poured his heart and soul into his passions.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughter, Juliet; and brother, Ray of California.
Memorial gathering was held Feb. 23.
Contributions are suggested to Monmouth Montessori School.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Dorcas Ellen Boese
March 14, 1917 - March 4, 2008
Dorcas Ellen Boese, 90, of Albany died March 4.
Celebration of life was March 8 at the home of her grandson, Wes Boese, in Hubbard.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. 

Luckie Minnie Fischer
Oct. 25, 1947 - March 3, 2008
Luckie Minnie Fischer, 60, of Falls City died March 3 in Dallas.
She was born in Ontario to William and Violet Evins Smith.
Luckie grew up in Vale and after high school attended Boise Bible College before moving to Portland.
Luckie married Anthony Fischer on May 20, 1972, in Vale Christian Church. She lived in Portland from 1969 to 2003.
She enjoyed bowling and was in several leagues, knitting, crocheting, and attending Crossroads Church in Portland. But mostly she loved her three boys.
Luckie and Tony moved to Falls City in February 2003 to escape the city life. She joined the Falls City Christian Church in 2004.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Smith, and her sister, Betty Anderson.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Fischer of Falls City; sons, Tony (Katherine) Fischer and Jason (Ashley) Fischer, all of Portland, and Dale Fischer of Tremonton, Utah; mother, Violet Shelby of Vale; brothers, Darwin Smith of Vale and Harold Smith of Ontario; sister, Bonnie George of Molalla; and two granddaughters.
Celebration of life was held March 7 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside services were at the Upper Falls City Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Reyman Africa Mission, P.O. Box 2861, Vancouver, WA 98688.

Diane Wilke Andre
Dec. 17, 1948 - Feb. 28, 2008
Diane Wilke Andre, 59, of East Wenatchee, Wash., died Feb. 28. She battled the last two decades against Gillian Barre Syndrome and cancer. She had a great will to live and fought a hard fight.
Diane was born in San Bernadino, Calif., and raised in Southern California. She was transplanted to Oregon in her mid-teens. Her interest in art blossomed while she was at Dallas High School, from which she graduated in 1967.
She went to work in sales, got married in Dallas in 1975, and had a daughter, Barbara.
Diane started working toward her goal of being a professional artist. When she ran into a problem, she worked her way around it. Her talent led her into a full-time career as an international art instructor.
She traveled extensively, teaching classes, demonstrating at state and national conventions, and made many special appearances. She was featured in TV programs, including "How to Paint."
After battling her first devastating blow of a rare disease at age 40, she had a difficult time going back to her artwork. Well known in Wenatchee, she was the artist behind the fun fabric of The Cellar Caf‚.
She was deeply enamored with alternative lifestyles and ways of perceiving the world. Her great desire was to help people. Humor was her touchstone, and she used it liberally.
Among her gifts to her family and friends was being a great listener.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Andre, and life partner, Lori Van Lith; mother, Mary Wilke; sisters, Della, Deb and Dani; and two grandchildren.
Celebration of her life was March 9 at The Cellar Caf‚.
To send a memory, story or thought about Diane to the family for the album, e-mail to: n2meic@aol.com.

Luella Elizabeth Brandt
Aug. 20, 1923 - March 5, 2008
Luella Elizabeth Brandt, 84, of Salem died March 5 in Salem.
Luella was a very active and energetic lady. After attending school in Dallas and leaving home, she worked in a wide variety of jobs. She married John H. Brandt in Dallas and they were married for 52 years. While raising their family she worked as a telephone operator, in the Portland shipyards during World War II and in the family business "JB Appliance Repair."
She loved luncheons with her friends, traveling by train to see the sights, trips to the coast, the River Front Park, especially the carousel, and her many visits to family and friends in the area.
Survivors include her daughter, Penelope (Robert) Gipson of Los Angeles; sons, John (Joyce) Brandt of Salem and Patrick (Peggy) of Mattawan, Mich.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of her life is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1230 Liberty St SE., Salem.
Contributions are suggested to Galluadet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.; The Salvation Army, Salem; or Doernbecher Children's Hospital, c/o Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.

Frances Brower
Jan. 30, 1924 - May 22, 2006
Frances Brower, 82, of Milwaukie, formerly of Dallas, died May 22.
She was born Frances Bertha Parker in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was raised by a single mother who took in laundry to support Frances and her older brother, Franklin.
From an early age she was independent and hardworking. Frances was a child of the American West, having a badger and a fawn for pets, and working cowboys and members of the Blackfoot Indian tribe for friends. She also spent memorable summers with her uncles at Yellowstone Park. She learned to shoot, ride and get excellent grades at the same time.
She graduated from Kemmerer High School in Kemmerer, Wyo., with an award in math and science. She later applied her love of science by becoming a Registered Nurse graduating from the Mary Seaton School of Nursing in Colorado Springs, Colo. In the 1970s she enrolled at Loma Linda University obtaining a four year degree in nursing. She worked at a number of hospitals both in Southern California and in Oregon during her long nursing career.
She supported her husband Mel in his preaching positions in Long Beach, Calif., and in Dallas.
She moved to Milwaukie in January 2005 to be near her daughter, Lanie and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years in 2001 and her son Randy in 1974.
Survivors include her daughter, Lanie Magorian of Milwaukie; son, Steven Brower of San Bernardino, Calif.; sister, Rae Thomas of Bremerton, Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Service was May 25 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside service was May 30 in the Montecito Memorial Park in Loma Linda, Calif.
Contributions may be made to the local food bank.

Harriet Maganas Rich
Dec. 14, 1929 - May 19, 2006
Harriet Mary-Jane Rich, 76, died May 19 in Corvallis.
She was born in Pasadena, Calif., to Roy D. and Edith L. Rich.
One of her earliest memories was of exploring the beautiful gardens at Monte Sano Hospital in Glendale, Calif., where her family lived while her father completed his medical internship and residency in preparation for his life's work as a Doctor of Osteopathy and Internal Medicine. Another cherished memory as a very young child is of being crowned a Baby Queen and riding on a float in the Pasadena Rose Parade.
When Harriet was 9 her family returned to Athol, Mass. As a teenager Harriet moved back to Los Angeles with her family, completing her education at Brown's School for Girls where she developed her love and talent for art and music and a lifelong appreciation of literature.
While attending Brown's School, she met and later married her first husband, James W. Smith. They resided for a time in Azusa, Calif., later moving to Placerville, Calif.
In 1962 the family moved to Hoskins to run the Smith family business, Fisherman's Camp, a popular fishing spot with cabins and a small store. During this time, Harriet and Jim formed a family band called the TuneSmiths in which Harriet played the drums and sang. The band played clubs around the northwest, from the Chat 'n Chew in Philomath to Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood.
In 1966 the family moved to South Pasadena, Calif., where Harriet began a new career with the John Hancock Insurance Co., and within one year became their top saleswoman of the year.
She and Jim separated in 1974, later divorcing, and Harriet moved back to Oregon, eventually living near and caretaking the family property on the Luckiamute River. There, she met and married her second husband, Steve Maganas. Together they formed a successful reforestation business called Timberland Regeneration, raised their foster grandson, and hosted many memorable family get-togethers on the river. Although Harriet and Steve divorced in 2003, she continued to live on the river and participate in many community activities.
Harriet was a lifelong artist and enjoyed oil painting land and seascapes. She also liked to sing and play her guitar and had performed at local fairs and shows. She was very fond of her community especially the Happy Workers Club in Hoskins and the Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church.
She was preceded in death by her infant son who died at birth, and a brother, Edwin C. Rich.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Smith; daughters, Sandy Smith, Lolly Gast and Teresa King; sisters, Juanita Cable and Marianne Crawford; four grandchildren; and foster grandson.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church with a luncheon reception to follow at the church.
Contributions may be made to the Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church, 12995 Kings Valley Hwy. Monmouth, OR. 97361. Arrangements by McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

George Garner
March 8, 1911 - May 23, 2006
George Garner, 95, of Falls City died May 23.
He was born in Middleton, Mich., to John and Amanda Crismore Garner.
George married Gladys Hughson Dec. 24, 1933 in Carson City, Mich. They lived in the Grand Ledge area until 1959 when they moved to Jackson, Mich., where they owned and operated the Viking Motel until 1970. They lived in Florida for five years before settling in Falls City in 1981.
George had many occupations in his long life, farmer, milk hauler, factory worker, gas station owner and motel owner.
George enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always a helpful neighbor and a good friend. After his wife died in 2000, he discovered an artistic ability that had been dormant before that. He created some beautiful mirror pictures many of which were displayed in his home. He also created a motorized carnival which delighted his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Joan Smith of Salem; son, John Garner of Hat Creek, Calif.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be in Restlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Leland Lynn LeFors
Dec. 28, 1914 - Aug. 6, 2006
Leland "Dutch" Lynn LeFors of Wilsonville, 91 died Aug. 6.
He was born in Dallas, the 10th and youngest child of George Collins LeFors and Nancy Charlotte Hepner LeFors.
Formerly of Lebanon and Albany, Dutch was a registered engineer and surveyed much of northwestern Oregon. He loved surveying and building logging roads and worked for Willamette Industries from 1936 until his retirement in 1980.
He enjoyed playing baseball and basketball in his youth and was a four-year letterman in those sports at Dallas High School. Baseball was his favorite and he received a college scholarship for baseball at Oregon Normal School, now Western Oregon University. In later years he golfed.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Beth Farr LeFors, who he were married Aug. 28, 1941; and sons William R. LeFors of Portland and John D. LeFors of St. Petersbury, Fla.
Contributions may be made to Dallas KIDS Inc., in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements. 

Darwin Adolf Eklund
Sept. 13, 1921 - Aug. 11, 2006
Darwin Adolf Eklund, 84, of Independence died Aug. 11.
Private intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

John "Jack" Vogel, Sr.
March 10, 1940 - Aug. 11, 2006
John "Jack" Vogel, Sr., 66, of Dallas died Aug. 11.
He was born in Aberdeen, Wash., to Fred and Agnes Vogel.
Jack grew up in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served for 16 years.
Jack married Nancy Dunmire June 5, 1965, in Dallas.
He worked as a farmer, and he enjoyed bowling, hunting and watching sports.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Dallas; four children, Melinda Decker of Shelton, Wash., John Vogel, Jr., of Keizer, Tanya Miller of Salem and Nathan Vogel of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of Jack's life will be 1 p.m. until dark Friday, Aug. 18.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Myrtle Inez Waggoner
Dec. 13, 1917 - Aug. 11, 2006
Myrtle Inez Waggoner, 88, of Dallas died Aug. 11, 2006.
Myrtle was born in Salem to Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Stouffer and had lived in or near Dallas most of her life.
Survivors include a sister, Ora Shutt of Dallas; one nephew; and four nieces.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Pearl Elizabeth Snyder Wilkerson
Jan. 12, 1914 - Aug. 10, 2006
Pearl Elizabeth Snyder Wilkerson, 92, of Dallas died Aug. 10.
She was born in Denver, Colo., to Clarence and Mattie Christian Lancaster.
She was married to Oscar Snyder from 1932 to 1954 and to Davis Wilkerson from 1960 to 1972.
Pearl attended Chaffey Junior College in Ontario, Calif., and earned an associate in arts degree. She then attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in music and art.
Pearl was a music therapist for Patton State Hospital in Highland, Calif.. She retired in January 1979 and moved to Salem. She moved to Dallas in 1990.
Pearl was a member of the Christian Science Church, Eastern Star, Rebekahs, and California State Employees Association. She enjoyed singing and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marybelle Stice.
Survivors include her sons, Oren Snyder and Frank Snyder, both of Dallas; grandchildren, Roxy Breyman, Alura Ceragioli, Melody Vohland, and Joel O. Snyder; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Martin Harris Jurgenson
Dec. 12, 1923 - Dec. 30, 2006
Martin Harris Jurgenson, 83, of Dallas died in Salem on Dec. 30.
He was born in Clarkfield, Minn., to Martin and Annie Hanson Jurgenson.
He graduated from Clarkfield High School and served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Martin graduated from Dunwoody Institute in Printing. He then served in Korea.
After being honorably discharged from the army he came to Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor degree in Journalism.
Martin worked for the Polk County Itemizer-Observer from 1955 to 1966 as the general manager, sports editor and advertising editor. He then worked for the State of Oregon, became the safety director for the Accident Prevention Division (now OSHA) and published "A Safer Oregon."
Martin married Dorothy Ediger on Jan. 22, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas.
He enjoyed woodworking, stained glass, traveling, photography and the beach. He was active in the Sons of Norway and was a past president, was in the Thorsmen-Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers, and was a lifetime member of the Independence Elks Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion, and brother, Robert.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Dallas; son, Gregory (Linda) Jurgenson of Salem; sisters, Kathryn and Marlene; two grandchildren; Leah and Brett; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Mary Jane, and Madison.
Celebration of Life is 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or Polk County 4-H Leaders Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Martha Barbara Moore Kimball
Dec. 3, 1915 - Dec. 29, 2006
Martha Barbara Moore Kimball, 91, of Lincoln City, formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 29 in Lincoln City.
Martha was born in Memphis, Tenn., to William Phillip Moore and Mamie Lee Black.
Her family moved to Tulsa, Okla., when she was about 3 years old. She attended public schools and graduated from Tulsa Central High School.
Her father started Moore's Furniture Hospital and Martha learned all aspects of the business, working alongside her parents and siblings.
She married Lyle B. Straus in 1935 and they had one child, Jane. After a divorce, Martha returned home to help in the family business.
She moved to San Diego in 1940 and met Shirl B. Kimball. They were married Oct. 23, 1940 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Shirl adopted Jane and raised her as his own.
They settled in Pacific Beach, Calif., where they lived until 1959.
During World War II Martha worked in an aircraft factory in San Diego. She applied the skills she had learned in the family business and became one of the first women supervisors to direct a team in sewing and installing the upholstery on the seats and interior of the aircraft.
After the war she helped support the family by sewing and installing custom draperies for homes in the San Diego area.
In 1959 Martha and Shirl moved to Provo, Utah, to be near family. While living in Provo Martha worked in a furniture store utilizing her skills in interior design. In 1978 Martha and Shirl purchased a trailer park business in Leeds, Utah. They sold it in the early 1990s and moved to St. George, Utah. Shirl died in 1996, and in 2003 Martha moved to Dallas to live with her grandson and caregiver Dr. Weston "Rusty" Morrill, DMD.
Wanting to be back by the ocean she moved to Newport and then to a care facility in Lincoln City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirl B. Kimball, and a granddaughter, Suzanne Morrill.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane K. Morrill of Newport; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in Provo.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements were handled by the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and Berg's Mortuary of Provo.

Charles A. Ronco
Dec. 22, 1922 - Jan. 2, 2007
Charles A. Ronco, 84, of Dallas died Jan. 2.
He was born in Portland to Albert and Pearl Applegate Ronco.
He lived many years in Pedee. He farmed for a time and then went to work for the Pedee Lumber Company as a lumber carrier operator. He retired in 1972.
He moved to Dallas several years ago.
He enjoyed the outdoors and western music.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta, and a brother, Arthur.
Survivors include his brother, Paul Ronco of Pedee, and sister, Olive Dasch of Salem.
Service was Jan. 6 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty was at Montgomery Cemetery in Pedee. 

Elizabeth "Betty" Low
Feb. 2, 1935 - Dec. 31, 2006
Elizabeth "Betty" Low, 71, of Independence died Dec. 31.
She was born in Corvallis.
Survivors include her sons, Ken Nissen of Okmulgee, Okla., Jake Nissen of Vancouver, Wash., Joe Nissen of Salem and Don Nissen of Deer Lodge, Mont.; daughters, Karen Charlo of Philomath, Patti Minnerath of Saco, Mont, and Liz Vickers of SeaTac, Wash.; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Jan. 9 at Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Four Seasons Residential Care Facility, 202 9th St., Independence.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Valentina M. Kovalenko
Dec. 12, 1933 - Jan. 4, 2007
Valentina M. Kovalenko, 73, of Hubbard died Jan. 4.
Service was Jan. 8 at the Slavic Baptist Church in Salem. Interment followed at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Lynn Anglin
April 20, 1923 - Dec. 31, 2006
Lynn Anglin, 84, of Dallas died Dec. 31, 2006.
He was born in Kentwood, La., to James and Ida Wilson Anglin.
He attended high school in Kentwood and worked on the family farm and service station. His yearn for new places had him working with the CCC program in his late teens. As he became a young adult the war effort called and he journeyed to the West Coast on a whim, ending up as a Merchant Marine, traveling the world.
After the war, he met Mary on a bus to Salem and they soon wed. They settled in Dallas after being flooded out in the Vanport flood of 1948 that wiped out Oregon's second largest city in the area that is now north Portland.
Lynn worked many jobs until finding employment at Willamette Industries. He retired from the "Big Mill," as he liked to call it, in 1987.
Lynn and Mary enjoyed volunteer work with the former Give and Take Center and later the Dallas Food Bank. Their love of camping led to a decade of working as campground hosts for the Oregon State Parks, mostly South Beach State Park in Newport. Lynn was a longtime member of the Dallas Fire Department serving from 1957 until retiring in 1992, however he continued to support the Dallas Fire Department Association serving for 45 years. Lynn was awarded Firefighter of the year in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Oct. 14, 2004.
Survivors include his son, Jim of White Salmon, Wash.; daughter, Joy of Gold Beach; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Lynn's life was Jan. 9 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, Dallas.

Betty Lou Parker
Feb. 15, 1929 - Jan. 2, 2007
Betty Lou Parker, 77, of Dallas died Jan. 2 in Salem.
She was born in Harmony to Buck and Mabel Eades.
She attended school in Harmony and later received her nursing degree at Chemeketa Community College.
Betty married Howard D. Parker on Aug. 1, 1947 in Vancouver, Wash. They lived in Rickreall, Salt Creek and later settled in Dallas.
While living at Salt Creek they had many fruit trees on the home place and Betty enjoyed canning pears, apples and cherries. She was known for her homemade berry pies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in 1995. After Howard's death her son, Ron had been her constant caregiver.
Survivors include her son, Ron of Dallas; brothers, John Eades of Selah, Wash., and Tom Eades of Salem; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 8 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.

Esther Anna Frey
Sept. 7, 1922 - Jan. 5, 2007
Esther Anna Frey, 84, of Monmouth died Jan. 5 in Dallas.
She was born in Mountain Lake, Minn., to Henry and Katrina Dick.
At the age of 12 she moved to Dallas.
She married Elmer Walter Frey on Nov. 28, 1941 in Dallas and they moved to Monmouth in 1966.
She worked for many years for Ediger's Church Furniture and retired from there.
Esther was a member of the Evangelical Bible Church.
She enjoyed her family and was known for being a great cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer March 1, 2006, sisters, Marie and Sue and brothers, Henry, John and Jake.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Nancy) Frey of Grants Pass, and Clifford (Laurie) Frey of Keizer; daughter, Charlene (Doug) Hiebenthal of Happy Valley; and five grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 8 at the Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Ladies Missionary Fellowship in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Verda Kroeker
Aug. 30, 1931 - Jan. 6, 2007
Verda Kroeker, 75, of Dallas died Jan. 6.
She was born in Dallas to Peter and Katherine Quiring Neufeld.
She graduated from Dallas High School.
Verda married Lee Kroeker Jan. 13, 1950 in Dallas and were married for more than 56 years.
Verda worked for Dallas School District for 16 years and retired in 1995 as Head Cook at Dallas High School.
Spending time with her family was her life and she loved playing board games.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Kroeker.
Survivors include her husband, Lee; sons, Mike (Jackie) and Mark (Amy) of Dallas, and Steve (Terri) of Salem; daughter, Debi (Don) Laughlin of Dallas; sisters, Edna Peters of Dallas and Helen Schultz of Corvallis; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Willamette Valley Hospice or First Call Home Health Agency in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Dean R. Smith
Jan. 19, 1921 - Jan. 5, 2007
Dean R. Smith, 85, of Independence died Jan. 5.
Dean was born in Independence to Thomas and Mabel Williamson Smith.
He graduated from Central High School in Independence and attended Oregon State College prior to serving during the war. Dean served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II.
Dean and his father owned and operated the IGA grocery store in Independence for many years. Dean also served on the Independence City Council for many years.
Survivors include his sons, Larry Smith of Independence and Stephen Smith of Rio Rancho, N.M.; brother, Vance Smith; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside service is 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. 

Mary Carolyn Bosvert
April 9, 1928 - Dec. 30, 2006
Mary Carolyn Bosvert, 78, of Sandy, formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 30, 2006.
She was born in Molalla and graduated from Molalla High School.
Carolyn married Dick Bosvert July 3, 1948. Dick died in 2001.
She was a homemaker and a great golfer.
Carolyn had lived in Sandy for the past 2 1/2 years to be closer to her niece.
Survivors include her sister-in-law and seven nieces and nephews.
Service is 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 12 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Mt. Hood Hospice, PO Box 1269, Sandy, OR 97055.

John G. Brown
Dec. 23, 2006
John G. Brown, 89, of Reno, Nev., died Dec. 23, 2006.
He was born in Dallas. John was a retired businessman, rancher, and trucking company owner.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne; daughters, Kandi Drumm and Karen Mak; and sister, Retta Morrison.
Arrangements pending with Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Gwendolyn Clare Hoff
Aug. 13, 1921 - March 27, 2007
Gwendolyn Clare Hoff, 85, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died March 27.
She was born in Dallas to Albert and Althea Bissell Burelbach.
She was a Dallas High School graduate.
Gwendolyn married Bruce W. Hoff after he moved to Dallas from North Dakota.
She worked for 15 years at Brixius Jewelers in Dallas. After suffering a stroke she retired.
Gwendolyn was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce March 21, 1998, daughter, Charma Lee Nichols, grandson, Christopher, and brother, Marlin Burelbach.
Survivors include her son, Bruce L. Hoff of Salem; three grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven step-great grandchildren.
Interment was in Salt Creek Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Ferne E. Kern
April 15, 1920 - March 29, 2007
Ferne E. Kern, 86, of Independence died March 29.
Ferne worked for the Monmouth/Independence schools for many years and later retired from Western Oregon University.
She loved many hobbies and crafts and enjoyed camping and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence E. Kern, who she married in 1939; a daughter, Deanna E. Kern of Wilsonville; sons, Dennis (Marilyn) Kern of Albany and David A. Kern of Roseburg; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service was April 2 at Monmouth Christian Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Alice Hansen
Nov. 20, 1922 - March 30, 2007
Alice Hansen, 84, of Dallas died March 30.
At her request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Richard Murvin Williamson
Dec. 6, 1948 - March 27, 2007
Richard Murvin Williamson, 58, of Stoneville, N.C., formerly of Dallas, died March 28 after a lengthy illness.
Richard was born in Newberg to Murvin and Blanch Baker Williamson.
He had a master's degree in education and fostered more than 400 children.
Richard was a navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.
He was an avid hunter.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Gabry Williamson of Stoneville; five sons; five daughters, and nine grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7 at Lafayette Community Church in Lafayette. A service of remembrance was held March 31 at Boone-Reynolds Funeral Service in Eden, N.C.
Contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Hugh "Johnny" Leon Cook
May 23, 1942 - March 28, 2007
Hugh "Johnny" Leon Cook, 64, of Salem died March 28.
He was born in Knappa to John and Osce Cook.
Johnny enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his sons and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kara, three brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy of Salem; sons, Kirt of Seneca and Kyle of John Day; brothers, Jerry of Dallas and Gene of Vancouver, Wash.; and two grandsons.
There will be a family and friends potluck gathering at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 8 at Meadow Creek Village, 1401 W. Ellendale Ave., Spc 58 in Dallas.

Levi "Lee" Reimer
March 12, 1917 - April 2, 2007
Levi "Lee" Reimer, 90, of Dallas died April 2.
He was born in Meade, Kan., to Abram and Mary Friesen Reimer.
Lee grew up in Texas and Manitoba, Canada. He also lived in Nebraska and California before settling in Dallas in 1954.
He married Marie Reimer, who died in 1975.
He married Martha Heinrichs, who died in 2001.
Lee married Anna Fast Hooge on Oct. 22, 2006 in Dallas.
Lee worked for Dalke Construction for many years. He helped build many churches and schools in the Willamette Valley. He did some of the finish work on the Oregon Capitol for Matson Construction before his retirement.
He enjoyed golf, fishing, and woodworking.
He was a member of Evangelical Bible Church and was active in church building projects. He also served as a missionary for several winters at Rio Grand Bible Institute in Texas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters, and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Anna of Dallas; sons, Roy Reimer of Plattsmouth, Neb., Gordon Reimer of Lincoln, Neb., and Wallace Reimer of Dallas; daughters, LaVonne Young of Portland and Colleen Andersson of Salem; nine brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was April 6 at Evangelical Bible Church.
Contributions may be made to the Rio Grand Bible Institute or Epps Family Missionary Fund.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Madeline Merryman
Dec. 16, 1918 - April 7, 2007
Madeline Merryman, 88, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died April 7 in Salem.
Service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas.

Ernest E. Seaman
Dec. 11, 1947 - April 2, 2007
Ernest E. Seaman, Jr., 59, of Monmouth died April 2.
He was born in Newport, R.I., and lived in Saugas, Mass., until age 12 when the family moved to Dallas.
He graduated from Dallas High School in 1965 and enrolled at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University. He enlisted in the navy and served from 1967 to 1979 during the Vietnam War in submarine service.
He married Alice E. Bond in 1968.
Upon his return from the service he worked at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory in Idaho Falls as a mechanical engineer until 1999. He recently was working at Spirit Mountain Casino as a supervisor in the Environmental Services Department.
He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and riding his mule.
Survivors include his wife, Alice E. Seaman; sons, Jason R. and Jarod J. Seaman; sisters, Beth Wallen and Deb Craiger; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Thursday, April 12 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Independence.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cornwell Colonial Chapel, Wilsonville, handled arrangements.

Jolly Ditzler Dawson
Dec. 8, 1935 - April 3, 2007
Jolly Ditzler Dawson, 71,of Dallas died April 3 in Dallas.
He was born to Crela A. Pratt and Jolly Pratt in Portland. When he was 12 his mother married Ernest Ditzler.
Jolly grew up in the Portland area and graduated from high school in Beaverton.
The Dawson name was given to Jolly during his years as a member of the musician's union. Jolly played many instruments including bass viol, piano, trumpet, drums, and vibes. He had the pleasure of working with the great Jimmy Smith, who wrote a piece in his honor, "Blues for J." Lionel Hampton taught him to play the vibes.
Jolly's short stint with Lawrence Welk was not so profitable, as Welk charged a fee for every wrong note struck, and Welk had perfect pitch.
Jolly served during the Korean War and as a warrant officer he managed two service clubs. A portion of the clubs' income supported a local orphanage that is still in operation today.
After Korea, Jolly put himself through college with his music. He attended Lewis & Clark College for two years, then went to the University of Ottawa where he challenged music courses by taking competency tests. His high scores enabled him to get his bachelor's degree in a year.
His mechanical expertise and musical ability garnered him a good living.
Jolly married Susan Morgan Nov. 22, 1972, assuming a fathership role with children Erica and Paul.
He lived in Aurora across from the airport, where he worked as an airplane mechanic. He also worked at the Independence Air Park as a federally licensed air frame and power plant mechanic and inspector.
Over the years Jolly mentally built his dream house, and on June 9, 2005, he saw his dream become a reality with a 10-acre spread with a mountain view just outside of Dallas.
Memorial service 1 p.m., Friday, April 13, in Gabel's Hanger at 831 Stenson in Independence. Parking will be available at the Starduster Cafe at Independence Air Park.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Joe C. Rocha
Dec. 16, 1925 - April 5, 2007
Joe C. Rocha, 81, of Dallas died April 5.
Joe was born in Artesia, Calif., to John C. and Maria Rocha.
In 1948 he married Juanita V. Schweitzer in Phoenix, Ariz.
Joe worked in California as a dairyman and also worked on the oil fields. He and Juanita moved to Falls City in 1969 and lived there for 11 years before moving to Dallas. He worked for Dallas Co-Op for 12 years before retiring in 1982 due to health problems.
Joe loved doing woodworking, gardening and travel.
He was studying to become a member at the Dallas Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita of Dallas; son, Danny (Doris) Rocha of Rickreall; daughter, Kathleen (Alan) Black of Albany; brothers, John Rocha of Lakewood, Calif., and Frank Rocha of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; sisters, Rita Mendes of Marino Valley, Calif., and Irene Russell of Lakewood; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at Dallas Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

William John Youngreen
Sept. 19, 1941 - April 9, 2007
William John Youngreen, 65, of Monmouth died April 9.
Memorial service is 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 at Monmouth Christian Church.
Private intermenty will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

John G. Brown
Feb. 2, 1917 - Dec. 23, 2006
John G. Brown, 89, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Dallas, died Dec. 23, 2006 in Reno.
He was born in Dallas to William H. and Jenny Gertrude, in a home on his great-grandfather's donation land claim. He attended North Dallas School.
He owned a truck company that hauled logs for various logging operations in Fortuna, Calif. Later he owned and operated a cattle ranch in Ruth, Calif. After his retirement he moved to Reno.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne of Reno; daughters, Kandi Drumm and Karen Mak; and sister, Retta Morrison of Springfield.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Saturday, April 14 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Masonic Lodge in Dallas.

Leo Bertsch
July 21, 1918 - April 5, 2007
Leo Bertsch, 88, of Salem died April 5 in Salem.
Leo was born in Greenway, S.D., to Carl and Emelia Breitling Bertsch.
He was raised on the family farm and attended a country school near Greenway.
Leo wed Faye Marie Haas, Aug. 25, 1940, in Venturia, N.D. They lived and farmed near Venturia until 1956, when they moved to Salem.
Leo worked for Mead Paper Products for 25 years before retiring in 1982.
Leo enjoyed gardening and his yard. He was a past member of the Salem Men's Garden Club and was a 51-year member of West Hills Community Church.
Leo and Faye enjoyed traveling including road trips with their church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and a grandson, Michael Van Cleave.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Faye of Salem; daughter, Renee (Ken) Van Cleave of Salem; grandchildren, Kyle (Elizabeth) Van Cleave and Kari (David) Hiebenthal, all of Dallas; three great-grandchildren, Austin Van Cleave, Joseph and Joshua Hiebenthal and two step great-grandchildren, Katherine and Juan Rangel, all of Dallas.
Service was April 10 at West Hills Community Church.
Contributions may be made to the West Hills Community Church, 1650 Brush College Road NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled arrangements. 

Jose Manuel Suchil
June 4, 1907 - April 7, 2007
Jose Manuel Suchil, 99, of Independence died April 7.
Jose was born in San Felipe, Mexico GTO.
He grew up in Mexico and moved to Houston in 1952, then to Oregon in 1977. Jose worked as a farmer and janitor.
He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, and a brother.
Survivors include three sons, four daughters, 74 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence and intermenty will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Gary Alan Wheeler
Nov. 20, 1950 - April 2, 2007
Gary Alan Wheeler, 56, of Chehalis, Wash., formerly of Independence, died April 2 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Salem to Helen Ruch and John Wheeler.
Gary graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1968 and worked for Boise Cascade. He served in the army in Korea from 1971 to 1974 and had schooling in auto mechanics.
Gary went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad in 1976, a job he loved and held for 30 years.
Gary met Lei Kukui Roberts in May 1977 and they married on Sept 1, 1979 in Rainier, Wash. They resided in Olympia, Wash., until moving to Salem for two years. They settled in Chehalis in 1988.
He loved to hunt and fish with his sons. He was a volunteer Little League coach and sponsored his son's teams. He liked snow skiing, camping with his family, and ocean fishing from his boat.
Survivors include his sons, Malcolm, Jesse, and Trevor of Chehalis and Gary Jr., of Independence; daughter, AudreyMae of Chehalis; parents, Helen Rhoten and John Wheeler; sisters, Pat White, Evelyn Hubbard and Connie Abbs; brothers, Dennis Wheeler and Lonnie Wheeler; and five grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at Evergreen Christian Community, 1000 Blacklake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502, www.evergreenchristian.org.
Contributions may be made to any Security State Bank branch in his name to help with expenses.

William "Bill" Howard Baker
July 5, 1931 - April 8, 2007
William "Bill" Howard Baker, 75, of Independence died April 8.
He was born in Ashland, Wis., to Charles and Grace Baker.
His family moved to Monmouth in 1943 while his oldest brother, Robert, was stationed at Camp Adair.
Bill attended school in Monmouth and was a member of the last graduating class of Monmouth High in 1950.
Bill's career started as a teenager, working part-time at Monmouth Market. In 1951 he went to work for the M&F Store in Independence. In 1956 he moved to Toldeo to manage the meat market in a new IGA store, and he returned to Independence in 1962 to manage the meat market at M&F. He was there 11 years.
In 1973, Bill purchased Independence Meats, a federally regulated slaughter house and meat processing plant and operated it until selling it in 1977. From 1980 through 1983 he operated a small meat market, "Baker's Butcher Block" in Old Town Independence. He then worked at the Craftsman Corner and as a meat cutter for Moothart's Market into the 1990s.
Bill served as a volunteer fireman for the Monmouth and Independence fire departments for more than 21 years; was on the Independence Heritage Museum board for several years; was a charter member of the Independence Elks Lodge and served on its board of directors; and worked on the Elks Christmas Food Basket program for many years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and had a model train collection. On his 75th birthday in 2006 he had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Padres-Mariners baseball game at Petco Stadium in San Diego.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert C. Baker, and sisters, Mary Strick and Frances Perrero.
Survivors include his wife of more than 39 years, Marion of Independence; daughters, Patricia (Eric) Tibbetts of Casper, Wyo., and Karen (John) Kennedy of Guillette, Wyo.; stepson, Gary Potter of Independence; brother, George Baker of Saxon, Wis.; sister, Anna Mae Olson of Corvallis; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday, April 13 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. Luncheon reception will follow at the church. Private intermenty will be at Fircrest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to Polk Fire District No. 1, Heritage Museum in Independence, St. Patrick Catholic Church or the Casey Eye Clinic in care of the Elk's Lodge.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Frank Aron Wall
Jan. 31, 1913 - Feb. 6, 2008
Frank Aron Wall, 95, longtime Dallas resident, died Feb. 6 in Corvallis.
He was born in Mt. Lake, Minn., to Jacob A. and Katharina Flaming Wall.
When he was 3, his family moved to the wilderness of Montana, 30 miles north of Wolf Point, to homestead. He attended the one-room Center Bell School during his primary years except for two winters when the family returned to Mt. Lake so the children could learn to read and write German. He then attended the Lustre Bible Academy.
His father was a minister and leader of the Bruderthaler Church, where Frank attended.
Frank married Olga Fast on Sept. 18, 1935. In July of 1937, they bought a farm on Perrydale Road near Dallas and moved the family there. Frank loved his farm and soon built two chicken houses for 700 laying hens. Then came a new large barn for the dairy cows, and he continued to help with the milking and farming until he was 94.
Frank enjoyed Bible study very much and used his knowledge to teach for many years at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church. He also used his abilities to serve on many church boards and committees.
He and Olga were foster parents to 12 children during the 1960s.
After Olga's death he married Sara Ediger Quiring on Dec. 28, 1980. They had many happy years enjoying living in a new home close to the farm, planting lots of flowers and tending a large vegetable garden. Missions were very important to them and they enjoyed sponsoring and getting to know many of the missionaries in various countries.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Aron J., Heinrich, Jacob J., Orlando, and Jacob D.; sisters, Sara, Aganetha, Elizabeth, Katharina, Anna, and Maria; wife, Olga; daughter, Delores Flaming; great-grandsons, Truman and TJ West; and step-granddaughter, Carol Quiring.
Survivors include his daughters, Verda O'Neal of Independence and Elvera Voth of Dallas; son, Sam Wall of Dallas; stepsons, Ralph Quiring of California and Nathan Quiring of Arizona; sister, Martha Teichroew of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one step-grandchild; eight step-great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-great-grandchildren.
Service was Feb. 11 at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church and intermenty was at Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Far East Regional Ministries in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Ada Mae Wiedeman
Jan. 6, 1916 - Feb. 6, 2008
Ada Mae Wiedeman, 92, of Dallas died Feb. 6 in Salem.
She was born to George P. and Elizabeth Nightingale Schmitt in Dallas.
She grew up on the family farm and attended elementary and high school in Dallas.
Ada met Charles Wiedeman in Dallas, and they were married there on July 1, 1933. Her husband was a building contractor, and for 20 years she was his bookkeeper.
Ada moved to Salem with her husband in 1960. In 1994 she moved back to Dallas.
For many years she enjoyed refinishing and upholstering antique furniture, and caning chairs for customers. She taught chair caning at the Salem YMCA for several years.
Ada also loved to sew and was a skillful seamstress.
She enjoyed gathering fruits and vegetables to can and freeze. She was an excellent cook; her specialty was pies.
Ada was a big sports fan, and her favorite team was the Trail Blazers.
Ada was a member of The Pythian Sisters, Willamette Temple No. 45 of Dallas, for more than 50 years. She was a member of Polk County Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, a sister, two brothers, one grandson and one granddaughter.
Survivors include her son, Marvin (Karen) of Dallas; daughter, Charleen of Nehalem; sister, Anne Leppin of Dundee; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Polk County Museum or Delbert Hunter Arboretum.

Frances M. Perkins
March 13, 1909 - Feb. 8, 2008
Frances M. Perkins, 98, of Monmouth died Feb. 8.
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Clara M. Ottaway
May 7, 1920 - Feb. 7, 2008
Clara M. Ottaway, 87, of Dallas died Feb. 7 in Salem.
Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Union Gospel Mission or the Weekday Bible School in Dallas in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements. 

Joyce Doane Davis
July 18, 1915 - Feb. 7, 2008
Joyce Doane Davis, 92, of Dallas died Feb. 7 in Dallas.
She was born in Almira, Wash., to Maurice and Tillie Evers Doane.
Joyce attended a one-room school in Govan, Wash., and graduated from Almira High School and then Northwestern Business College in Spokane, Wash.
In 1936 she married John F. Cadigan and they resided in Wallace, Idaho, and Milton-Freewater. In 1943 they moved to Yakima, Wash. They had three sons, John, Shane, and Ross Cadigan.
Joyce worked in the family CPA business for a number of years and at Summitview School.
Joyce was a past matron of Syringa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star (OES), past Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Washington, OES, and member of Women's Century Club, Colonial Dames of XVII Century, and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
Her favorite volunteering was at the "Plaid Door," which she did since its inception in 1964.
In 1970, she married Clayton H. Davis and added travel and horseback riding to her activities. She was an avid knitter and contributed more than 700 articles to the RSVP "warm-up" project.
Her pride in her family and their accomplishments was her greatest joy.
After the death of her husband Clayton in 1999, Joyce moved to Dallas to be near Ross and Nancy. While there, she was active in church and club activities and made a number of new friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Doane, sister, Beverly Doane, two step sons, and husbands, John and Clayton.
Survivors include her sister, Carol Eckhart of Deer Park, Wash.; brother, Bruce Doane of Tri Cities, Wash.; sons, John (Marie) Cadigan of Cashmere, Wash., Shane Cadigan of Kirkland, Wash., and Ross Cadigan and his wife Nancy (and Joyce's personal angel) of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Service is at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Yakima, Wash. Interment will be in Terrace Heights Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Anna J. Runkle
Oct. 14, 1925 - Feb. 8, 2008
Anna J. Runkle, 82, of Dallas died Feb. 8.
Private service will be held with private intermenty at Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Dorothy Ellen Franklin
April 4, 1940 - Feb. 4, 2008
Dorothy Ellen Franklin, 67, of Reedsport died Feb. 4 in Portland.
She was born in Gold Beach to Milo and Grace Elizabeth Kerber Gage.
She lived in Pedee as a young child and moved to Lakeside in 1946. She graduated from North Bend High School in 1958.
She married Leslie William "Doc" Franklin on Nov. 26, 1969, and had lived in Reedsport ever since.
Dorothy tended bar for more than 40 years and worked at Forest Hills Country Club and the Waterfront from 1979 until her retirement in 2002.
She was a people person who enjoyed flowers, crafts, sewing, cooking and talking on the telephone with her many friends. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Garden Club, National Novelty Salt and Pepper Shaker Collectors Club including the Oregon and S.W. Washington chapters, Have Shakers Will Travel, Rebekah Lodge, and Lakeside, Reedsport and Clubhouse bunco groups.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2003.
Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Grace Franklin of Portland; stepdaughter, Susan "Val" Washington of Bothell, Wash.; stepsons, Rich Franklin of Pensacola, Fla., and Les Franklin Jr. of Southern California; brother, Dale Gage of Reedsport; sisters, Donna Bradley of Lakeside and Doris Johnston of Portland; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Feb. 8 in Womer Cemetery in Pedee. Memorial gathering was held Feb. 9 at Reedsport Senior Center.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, handled arrangements.

Jack Sloan
Sept. 18, 1946 - Feb. 9, 2008
Jack Sloan, 61, of Monmouth died Feb. 9.
Private service will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Leroy Lalack
Sept. 10, 1935 - Feb. 11, 2008
Leroy Lalack, 72, of Salem died Feb. 11.
Graveside service is at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at Smith Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Wayne Earl Collinsworth
June 3, 1932 - Feb. 6, 2008
Wayne Earl Collinsworth, 75, of Red Bluff, Calif., formerly of Independence, died Feb. 6 in Red Bluff after a long fight with cancer.
Wayne was born in Upland, Calif., to Jim and Violet Collinsworth.
The family moved to Sebastapol, Calif., where they owned and operated an apple orchard. He graduated from Analy High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in France during the Korean War.
After the service, he returned home and married Marie Miller on Sept. 9, 1956. Marie died on Jan. 29, 1972.
Wayne moved his family to Deer Lodge, Mont., in 1965, where he worked as a produce manager at Safeway and later for the Milwaukee Railroad as a dispatch clerk. He and Marie also owned and operated the Auction Barn in Deer Lodge and was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges for several years.
Wayne had a personable nature and loved helping people.
As an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life, Wayne showed many of his family and friends the ins and outs of the sports. He especially enjoyed sharing these times with his grandchildren.
Wayne moved to Independence, where he met and later married Sharon O'Reilly on Aug. 11, 1990. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family until retiring in Mazatlan, Mexico, where they lived for two years. They then returned to the states, residing in Red Bluff, where they lived for the past seven years.
Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Charles, and granddaughter, Diane Dell'Aringa Ritter.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon; brother, Jim (Del) Collinsworth of Sebastapol; eight children, Larry (Diana) Collinsworth of Molalla, Lynnette (Billy) Rounds of Salem, Lori (Dale) Bosch of Sheridan, Lonnie (Collette) Collinsworth of Whitefish, Mont., Debe Rito of Indianapolis, Dena (Jim) Barnes of Front Royal, Va., D'ann (George) Farr of Niagra Falls, N.Y., and Dawn (Brent) Ohren of Dallas; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his faithful service dog, Salsa.
No service will be held at his request. Interment will be at Roseburg National Cemetery.
Celebration of Wayne's life will be held in Oregon on Father's Day with time and place to be announced.
Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff handled the arrangements.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Assoc., Cancer Foundation and Red Bluff Hospice.

Thelma "Suki" Risley Hemphill
Oct. 26, 1913 - Feb. 8, 2008
Thelma "Suki" Risley Hemphill, 94, of Dallas died Feb. 8 in Dallas.
She was born in Terrill, Okla., to Jim and Lula Bartram.
She was raised and schooled at Mobeetie, Texas.
She met and married Lawrence Risley in Canadian, Texas, in 1929. A daughter, Beatrice, was born to them in 1930 and a son, Jim, in 1935. They soon moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., and when World War II broke out, to California.
Suki was a homemaker and also made dolls in a porcelain factory.
After Lawrence died in 1964, she married Frank Hemphill from Kentucky. Frank died in 1980. She moved to Dallas in 1995.
She was preceded in death by her siblings and her daughter, Beatrice.
Survivors include her son, Jim (Lucy) Risley of Dallas; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at Faith Evangelical Free Church. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Weekday School of the Bible.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Heath Garver
June 10, 1910 - March 11, 2008
Heath Garver, 97, died March 11 in Philadelphia.
She was born Anne Heth Mortimer to Stockton Heth Mortimer and Anne Beasley Morsell Mortimer in Philadelphia.
Heath, as she liked to be called, was only 8 when her mother died and she was sent to boarding school. After finishing school at Stuart Hall in Virginia and Springside Academy in Philadelphia, she wanted to pursue finance, but her father forbade her taking a job that might be needed by a man.
Heath married University of Pennsylvania graduate William Arthur Garver on Aug. 3, 1934. A few days after Pearl Harbor, Bill joined the Navy. Heath and her young son moved to Florida, Iowa and California to be where her fighter pilot husband was stationed. After the war, Bill joined Evans-Harvey-Surpass Leathers, which provided a connection that Heath later used to enter the business of design.
In 1947, Heath began a series of restorations and sales of Colonial stone farmhouses. Her sense of design led to one of her homes being featured on covers of The Saturday Evening Post.
She was hired by interior designer John daPalma of Chestnut Hill to guide the acquisition of furnishings before launching the fashion career that would lead to international travel and recognition.
In the 1950s and 60s, as fashion coordinator for John R. Evans and Co., Heath determined the styles and colors of shoes, boots, handbags and gloves that would be produced each season by American leather manufacturers.
It was she who decided whether the spring line would be pastels and neutrals, or dark and white. She decided the height of the boots that would compliment emerging A-lines and rising hemlines, and whether the handbags and gloves in upscale stores would match or contrast with shoes of the fall line.
She and Bill retired to Que-chee, Vt. and Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, Pa. Bill died in 1999.
Survivors include her son Stockton Heth (Kathryn) Garver of Dallas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
At Heath's request, no service will be held. Contributions are suggested to the Philadelphia Zoo.

Martha "Marty" Marie Hill
Aug. 26, 1921 - March 13, 2008
Martha "Marty" Marie Hill, 86, of Dallas died March 13 in Dallas.
Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Dallas Retirement Village Chapel.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Evelyn Carol Stephens
Nov. 25, 1913 - March 12, 2008
Evelyn Carol Stephens, 94, of Keizer died March 12.
She was born to Alfred and May Berg in Astoria, grew up on the family farm in Skomocaway and attended school in the Skomocaway/Cathlamet area.
She received nurse training at St. Mary's Hospital in Astoria. While working in Portland, she met the love of her life, Paul Howard Stephens.
They lived in Portland, Anaconda, Mont. and Seattle until they moved to Eugene, where Evelyn worked in Paul's orthodontic office as his nurse/bookkeeper until he retired in 1989. Paul died in November 1996.
Evelyn belonged to Eastern Star, Moose Lodge and the Elks. She loved growing flowers, baking cookies and making many beautiful quilts for her family and friends.
Evelyn moved to the Salem area in 2004 to be near her son and his wife.
Evelyn was always proud of her "good Swedish" heritage and could cook wonderful Swedish dishes to the delight of her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, May, Lavelle and Marie.
Survivors include her son, Phillip (Mickie); two grandsons; one stepgrandson; one stepgranddaughter; three great-grandsons; two step-great-grandsons; and one-step-great-great-granddaughter.
Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Louise Kempton
Jan. 7, 1925 - March 10, 2008
Johnnie "Louise" Irwin Kempton, 83, of West Salem died March 10.
She was born in San Bernardino, Calif., to John Wesley Irwin and Nora Blanche Taylor Irwin. She spent most of her early years in the Brawley, Calif., area.
Louise married the love of her life, Lloyd LaVar "Var" Kempton, on Oct. 5, 1941, in Yuma, Ariz. They moved in 1951 to Roseburg and then in 1969 to Independence, where they owned the A&W Restaurant until 1981.
Louise and Var were Arizona snowbirds for many years before settling back in the Willamette Valley at SalemTown.
Next to her love for her children was her love and involvement in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a member of the West Hills Ward in West Salem.
She served in the Relief Society, Primary and Young Woman's and was a councilor at Girls Camp. When her boys were in Cub Scouts she was an active den leader.
Louise loved to golf. She was a wonderful cook, famous for her Mexican dinners and her bread, which won a first prize at the Douglas County Fair. She excelled as a mother and a grandmother, and the family enjoyed many activities together including vacations and camp-outs.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Lee and Gene Irwin, and a sister, Eleanor Irwin Miller.
Survivors include her husband, LaVar Kempton; children, Carolyn Janette (Bill) Moore of Salem, John Lavar (Patricia) Kempton of Pahrump, Nev., Robert Eugene (Marcia) Kempton of Roseburg, Brad David (Chris) Kempton and Deanna Louise (Norm) Hewitt, all of Salem; siblings, Charles Irwin of Riverton, Utah, Goldie Gunn of Corvallis and Jess Irwin of Mukilteo, Wash.
Service was March 17 at Restlawn Mortuary, Salem.

Marie Anna Beckmann-Brandt
Oct. 11, 1912 - March 7, 2008
Marie Anna Wilhelmina Beckmann-Brandt, 95, of McMinnville, formerly of Monmouth, died March 7.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Monmouth Faith Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow. A graveside service was held March 8 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Marie Beckmann-Brandt was born at home in Germantown, now Garland, Neb. She married Edwin L. Brandt of Garland and together with Ed's brother Ted in 1933 purchased a farm. They moved to Portland in 1938, and to Monmouth in 1952 when the opportunity arose to purchase a sanitary business.
After Ed died in 1992, Marie lived in Monmouth until stricken with Alzheimer's disease. She moved to Osprey Court in McMinnville in 2006.
Marie was a homemaker with the exception of two years in Portland during World War II, when she worked in the shipyards as a riveter. Marie was bookkeeper for Brandt's Sanitary Service for several years.
She was active at Faith Lutheran Church and was an organist for 25 years. She was active in civic and garden clubs in Monmouth and Independence. She was a talented bowler for many years on teams sponsored by Brandt's.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, including her twin brother, Milton.
Survivors include her sons, Dwaine of Portland and Darrell of Monmouth; sister, Virginia of Garland; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Contributions are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church in Monmouth or to Concordia University's new athletic complex, c/o CU Foundation, 2811 N.E. Holman St., Portland, OR 97211.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

C. Earl Gibbs
April 1, 1935 - March 16, 2008
The Rev. Dr. C. Earl Gibbs, 72, of Tyler, Texas, died March 16 in Tyler.
He was born in Dallas to James Clyde and Addie Martin Gibbs.
He attended public school in Dallas and graduated from Northwest Christian College in 1957 with a degree in Biblical Theology. He was ordained to the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at First Christian Church in Dallas on July 7, 1957.
Earl earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree from The Graduate Seminary of Phillips University; a Master of Science degree from University of Oregon in counseling psychology; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
He served churches in Tennessee, Oklahoma, California and Oregon, and then was senior minister of First Christian Church in Tyler from 1991 to 2000. After retirement as a pastor he was an interim minister in Oregon and Arizona, and was known for his research articles, magazine and journal pieces, and newspaper columns.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Laurice Gibbs, and a daughter, Barbara Gibbs.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Gibbs of Tyler; sons Douglas (Leah) Gibbs of Gilbert, Ariz. and Robert Gibbs of Sacramento; stepchildren, Kay and Ricky Davis of Tyler, Jill and Mike Wallace of Ponta, Texas, and Holly Barry of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at First Christian Church in Tyler. A memorial service will also be held in Sacramento at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to First Christian Church, 4202 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701, or Northwest Christian College, 828 East 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401.

Phillip M. Murray
June 16, 1927 - March 13, 2008
Phillip M. Murray, 80, of Dallas died March 13.
Phil was born in Dallas to William H. and Laura E. Baker Murray.
He was raised with his five siblings in the Valsetz, Salem and Dallas areas. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.
Phil married Kathryn Westbrook on July 19, 1946. They raised five children in the Dallas area.
Phil was known as a logger, a great hunter, a fisherman, store manager at Adolf's Electric, and a friend to all.
After his retirement in 1989, he loved working his farm and continued to harvest and plant trees on it. In 2002, they sold their farm and bought homes in Dallas and at the coast. He liked to beachcomb, hunt coral, watch whales and visit with people. He especially loved family visits at the beach.
He will be remembered as a loving father, special grandpa and great-grandpa, and for his great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte; brother, Donald; and sisters, Dorothy Strode and Roberta Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; sons, Larry (Mary) of Prineville and Les of Dallas; daughters, Loralee (Dene) Edwards and Joni (Mark) Minahan of Dallas, and Jill (Jim) Przybyla of Philomath; brothers, Charles and Dale; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held March 16 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to the Methodist Church in Falls City, the Arthritis Foundation or Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Mathilda Helena Braun
Oct. 29, 1921 - March 12, 2008
Mathilda "Tillie" Helena Braun, 86, of Keizer died March 12.
Tillie was born in Stockham, Neb., to Gerhard and Susana Goertzen.
She met her husband, Calvin Braun, in Reedley, Calif., and lived in Dallas, Lincoln City and Keizer.
After high school, she earned a beauty school certification. Later she worked as a dental assistant, ran the church bookstore in Lincoln City, and used her considerable skills in canning, freezing and baking for the benefit of family and friends. She was accomplished in crocheting and sewing, and was an avid reader.
She loved her Lord and church, cherished her family and was deeply grateful for good neighbors.
Tillie was preceded in death by two infant sons, William Calvin Jr. and Baby Braun, and a sister, Sally Penner.
Survivors include her husband, Cal of Keizer; son, Bill Braun of Fresno, Calif.; and daughter, Bev Worden of Keizer.
Memorial service was March 17 at Salem First Baptist Church.
Contributions are suggested to the Union Gospel Mission or Willamette Valley Hospice.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Philip Lee Kelly
July 14, 1941 - March 16, 2008
Philip Lee Kelly, 66, of Dallas died March 16 in Dallas after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He was born in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Ollen and Wilma Kelly.
He spent his youth working on a farm with longtime friend, Ken Iott, and were known as "the good old farm boys" who raised a calf named "High Power" who acted more like a dog.
He married Joan Marie Smith and raised three daughters.
He was "the rock" of his family and a hero to many, especially his wife.
Never afraid of hard work, Philip was a carpenter, skilled mechanic and delivery driver for several companies.
He was a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Kelly of Dallas; daughters, Debra (Joseph) Hans of Pinson, Ala., Linda (Bill) Henline of Vernal, Utah, and Crystal (David) Bessenbacher of Dallas; sisters, Kay Bradley of Dallas and Rachel Rudd of Mulberry, Fla.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Philip's body was donated to science.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Salt Creek Baptist Church in Dallas. Contributions are suggested to Salt Creek Baptist, 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, OR 97338.

Robert "Bob" Thompson
Aug. 15, 1948 - March 12, 2008
Robert "Bob" Thompson, 59, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died March 12.
Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Masonic Lodge, 140 SW Clay St., Dallas.

Alice C. Straka
April 17, 1910 - March 17, 2008
Alice C. Straka, 97, of Dallas died March 17.
Memorial service is at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in the Dallas Retirement Village Chapel.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Harriet Rich Maganas
Dec. 14, 1929 - May 19, 2006
Harriet Mary-Jane Rich Maganas, 76, former proprietor of Fisherman's Camp on the Luckiamute River, died May 19 in Corvallis.
She was born in Pasadena, Calif., to Dr. Roy D. and Edith L. Rich.
When Harriet was 9 her family returned to Athol, Mass. As a teenager Harriet moved back to Los Angeles with her family, completing her education at Brown's School for Girls.
She met and married her first husband, James W. Smith. They resided in Azusa, Calif., and later Placerville, Calif.
In 1962 the family moved to Hoskins to run the Smith family business, Fisherman's Camp, a popular fishing spot with cabins and a small store.
In 1966 the family moved to South Pasadena, Calif., where Harriet began a career with the John Hancock Insurance Co.
She and Jim separated in 1974, later divorcing, and Harriet moved back to Oregon, eventually living near and caretaking the family property on the Luckiamute.
She met and married Steve Maganas, and they formed a successful reforestation business called Timberland Regeneration, raised a foster grandson, and hosted many memorable family gatherings on the river.
After Harriet and Steve divorced in 2003, she continued to live on the river and participate in many community activities.
Harriet was a lifelong artist and enjoyed oil painting land and seascapes. She also liked to sing and play her guitar at local fairs and shows. She was very fond of her community, especially the Happy Workers Club in Hoskins and the Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Smith; daughters, Sandy Smith, Lolly Gast and Teresa King; sisters, Juanita Cable and Marianne Crawford; four grandchildren; and foster grandson.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church with a luncheon reception to follow at the church.
Contributions may be made to the Pedee Memorial Evangelical Church, 12995 Kings Valley Hwy. Monmouth, OR. 97361. Arrangements by McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

Frances Brower
Jan. 30, 1924 - May 22, 2006
Frances Brower, 82, of Milwaukie, formerly of Dallas, died May 22.
She was born Frances Bertha Parker in Pocatello, Idaho.
From an early age she was independent and hardworking. Frances was a child of the American West, having a badger and a fawn for pets, and working cowboys and members of the Blackfoot Indian tribe for friends.
She graduated from high school in Kemmerer, Wyo., with an award in math and science. She became a registered nurse and a BSN after graduating from the Mary Seaton School of Nursing in Colorado Springs, Colo., and Loma Linda University ain California.. She worked at hospitals in Southern California and in Oregon.
Her husband of 54 years, Mel, held preaching positions in Long Beach, Calif., and in Dallas. He died in 2001, and a son, Randy, died in 1974.
She moved to Milwaukie in January 2005 to be near her daughter, Lanie, and family.
Survivors include her daughter, Lanie Magorian of Milwaukie; son, Steven Brower of San Bernardino, Calif.; sister, Rae Thomas of Bremerton, Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Service was May 25 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside service was May 30 in the Montecito Memorial Park in Loma Linda, Calif.
Contributions may be made to the local food bank.
To send an on-line condolence, see www.dallastribute.com.

Karen Skelton Bates
Dec. 18, 1964 - May 26, 2006
Karen Skelton Bates, 41, of Salem died May 26 of multiple myeloma cancer.
She was born in Salem and attended McNary High School and Chemeketa Community College.
Karen married Brad Bates in 1987 and together they drove long haul trucks.
They lived in Sweet Home before returning to the Salem area.
She worked as an office manager for several firms before becoming operations manager at Riverbrook Farms.
She enjoyed spending time in her garden but most of all loved spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Brad Bates of Salem; children, Jessica Christine Bates of Salem, Amee Samuelsen of Everett, Wash., Erin Bates of San Diego and Andrew Bates of Bend; mother, Charlotte Scott of Salem; sister, Kelly Scott of Houston, Texas; grandfather, Clarence Magnuson of Salem; two grandchildren; and her second family, Clyde and Mary Freeborn, Leslie Casebeer and Kyle, Scott and Jen Freeborn and Megan, all of Independence.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Belcrest Memorial Park, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m. at Court Street Christian Church in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home handled arrangements. 

George Garner
March 8, 1911 - May 23, 2006
George Garner, 95, of Falls City died May 23.
He was born in Middleton, Mich., to John and Amanda Crismore Garner.
George married Gladys Hughson Dec. 24, 1933 in Carson City, Mich. They lived in the Grand Ledge area until 1959 when they moved to Jackson, Mich., where they owned and operated a motel until 1970. They lived in Florida for five years before settling in Falls City in 1981.
George was a farmer, milk hauler, factory worker, gas station owner and motel owner. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always a helpful neighbor and a good friend. After his wife died in 2000, he discovered an artistic ability and created beautiful mirror pictures and a motorized carnival which delighted his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Joan Smith of Salem; son, John Garner of Hat Creek, Calif.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be in Restlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
To send an online condolence see www.dallastribute.com.

James Ballentine
July 24, 1941 - May 28, 2006
James "Jim" Ballentine, 64, of Philomath, formerly of Independence, died May 28.
He was born in Hot Springs, Ark., and moved with the family to Independence in 1946.
McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis is handling arrangements, 541-757-8141.

Delmer Ernest Ferguson
Sept. 16, 1922 - June 10, 2006
Delmer Ernest Ferguson, 83, of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died June 10.
He was born Sept. 16, 1922 in Falls City to Chauncy and Laverne Myers Ferguson.
He graduated from Falls City High School. He met Myrtle Reeves, who moved from Iowa to Falls City, while in high school. They married Oct. 5, 1942 in San Diego.
Delmer served in the Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1946 and achieved the rank of sergeant.
He worked for Boise Cascade for more than 20 years as head sanderman in Valsetz.
Delmer and Myrtle moved from Falls City to Dallas in the early 1980s. He worked for Towmotor as a mechanic for eight years and retired in 1984.
For the past 10 years he lived in Albany with family and in a care facility. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle May 26, 1996.
Survivors include his sons, Keith of Huntsville, Texas, Bruce of Albany and Jim of Dallas; brother, Milton of Cathlamet, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
Service was June 16 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.

Darrel Dean Coffelt
Sept. 2, 1933 - May 29, 2006
Darrel Dean Coffelt, 72, of Dallas died May 29 in Dallas.
Darrel was born in Ravenwood, Mo., to Hugh and Dora Thayer Coffelt.
The family moved from Missouri to Oregon when Darrel was five years old. He attended Ballston Elementary, Sheridan High School and graduated from Amity High School in 1950.
Darrel spent most of his life in the Willamette Valley living in Valsetz from 1951 until 1965 when the family moved to Dallas.
He met Shirley Boggs and they married in Portland July 11, 1952.
He worked for Boise Cascade, Caterpillar, Moore Business Forms and Praegitzer-Tyco retiring in 1999.
Over the years his hobbies included fishing, boxing, cutting wood and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Sass in 1975.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Shirley of Dallas; sons, Bill of Dallas and Doug of Salem; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Service was June 5 at Upper Falls City Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

James Edward Read
March 18, 1929 - June 13, 2006
James "Jim" Edward Read, 77, of Lafayette, formerly of Dallas, died June 13 in Lafayette.
He was born to Birt and Tempey Stallsworth Read in Sapula, Okla.
The family moved to Oregon when he was 8 and they traveled up and down the West Coast picking fruit.
He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and was awarded three Battle Stars.
He married Twila Stacy April 23, 1952.
He lived in Dallas for 30 years. He had worked as a fork lift driver for 17 years at Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Salem, retiring in 1985. The past 20 years he had lived in Lafayette.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He enjoyed working on cars and was an excellent handyman.
Survivors include his wife, Twila Read of Lafayette; sons, James E. Read of Rickreall and Bruce Read of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Sherry Stroh of McMinnville and Vicki Read of Seattle; sister, Margie Keebler of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
No service was held and intermenty was in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in McMinnville. Arrangements were handled by
Macy & Son of McMinnville.

Dorothy Coreson
June 12, 2006
Dorothy Coreson, 80, formerly of Independence and Parkdale, died June 12 in Seaside.
Her life revolved around her family and also included time for reading, music, travel, volunteer work and animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd "Jiggs."
Survivors include her sons, Clayton of Dallas, Dale of White Salmon, Wash., and Scott "Corky" of Milwaukie; daughters, Peggy of Maine and Linda Cox of Seaside; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was June 14 at Parkdale Community Church.
Contributions may be made to Parkdale Lions Club, Parkdale Community Church or Independence Food Bank.

Preston Harold Dickey
Sept. 29, 1921 - June 11, 2006
Preston H. Dickey, 84, of Long Beach, Wash., died June 11 in Ilwaco, Wash.
He was born in Dallas to Preston and Anna Kraber Dickey.
He moved to the Peninsula in 2002 from Florence. He was well-known locally as a volunteer at the Visitors Bureau in Seaview. He had also volunteered with various wildlife groups in Florence. He was a lifelong fisherman who loved the ocean and enjoyed living close to water of any kind.
He was a talented carver of birds and other wildlife.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ferne.
Survivors include his daughter, Carla Karczewski; son, Bryon Dickey; stepdaughter, Donna Tremewen; brothers, Guy Dickey and Walter Johnson; sisters, Phyllis Quayle and Sandra Burns; and two grandchildren.
No service was held at his request.
Contributions may be made to Wildlife Rehab Center of the North Coast, PO Box 1232, Astoria, OR 97103.
Pacific Crematory at Penttila's Chapel by the Sea at Long Beach handled arrangements. 

Larry Wayne Dodge
March 10, 1939 - July 2, 2006
Larry Wayne Dodge, 67, of Jefferson died July 2 in Albany.
He was born in Dallas to James and Marguerite Smith Dodge.
Larry grew up in Valsetz and lived in Dallas, Sweet Home, Lebanon, and Jefferson.
He married Marleen on Dec. 9, 1972 in Sweet Home.
Larry worked for Willamette Industries as a personnel manager and safety director, retiring in 1996.
He was proud of his Dodge's Big D Ranch, where he and Marleen raised cattle and quarter horses. Larry was a member of the Willamette Valley Team Penning Association, a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association, past captain of the Linn County Sheriff's Posse, past president of the Calapooia Roundup.
He was a Sweet Home Little League coach. He loved hunting and fishing with his boys, and was an avid Mariners and Ducks fan.
Survivors include his wife, Marleen of Jefferson; sons, Richard (Susan) Dodge of Bend, William (Tina) Dodge of Lebanon, Corby (Charlotte) Dodge of Cypress, Calif., and Larry R. (Traci) Dodge of Dallas; daughters, Mary Marshall of Los Angeles, and Elizabeth Sloan of Albany; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Service was July 7 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas and internment was at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Contributions may be made to Linn County Search and Rescue or to the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Betty Lou Smart Bailey
Nov. 1, 1926 - June 28, 2006
Betty Lou Smart Bailey, 79, of Independence died June 28 in Independence.
She was born in Perry to Darrel and Marie Simpson Low.
Betty lived in Altuna, Wash., and Bandon before settling in Dallas 35 years ago.
She cooked for the Blue Garden Restaurant in Dallas and for J's in Monmouth. She had also owned the Dallas Mud Hut ceramic shop for many years.
Betty was the youngest female to be employed at the shipyards in Portland where she helped launch the first aircraft carrier with Eleanore Roosevelt.
Betty enjoyed ceramics and traveling. She was a member of the Red Hat Society at Heron Pointe in Monmouth.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert in 1991 and by Merle Bailey.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Smart of Alaska, and Mike Smart of Newport; daughter, Nora Bennett of Dallas; brother, Darrel Low of Oregon; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Graveside service was July 5 at the Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Rose Ellen Peterson Davis
July 22, 1942 - June 28, 2006
Rose Ellen Peterson Davis, 63, of Monmouth died June 28.
She was born in Salem to William and Ellen Peterson.
She had lived in Salem, The Dalles, Sparks, Nev., and Monmouth.
She was employed at Yan's Motel as a manager, the Nugent Hotel as a housekeeper, and Zim's Brau Havs in The Dalles as a bartender/waitress.
Her favorite things were Christmas, movies, music, electronic gadgets, Lucille Ball and sports.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Margaret "Peggy" McGuire and Les Peterson.
Survivors included her daughters, Lori Butler, Lynne Butler and Becky Robb, all of Salem; sons, Chad Butler of Salem and Joe Richards of Washington; sisters, Shirley Jones and Lorraine Bohannan, both of Salem, and Sandra Peterson of Grants Pass; brothers, William I and Bob Peterson, both of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life was July 7 at Minto Brown Park in Salem and intermenty was at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

William "Bill" G. Madden
Jan. 17, 1918 - July 4, 2006
William "Bill" G. Madden, 88, of Salem died July 4.
Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
At his request no public services will be held.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Ronald D. VanWinkle
Feb. 12, 1943 - July 2, 2006
Ronald D. VanWinkle, 63, of Gervais died July 2.
He was born in Oklahoma City, Okla.
He moved to Valsetz in 1948 and then to Dallas. He graduated from Dallas High School.
He married Kathy Hudnall in 1963 in Dallas. They made their home in Salem before moving to Portland and had moved to Gervais eight years ago.
He worked for UPS 16 years and then at Fred Meyer for 16 years, both in Portland.
He enjoyed sailing, swimming, fishing, target practice, star gazing, photography, and snow skiing.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy of Gervais; brother, Rick of Dallas; sisters, Pat Waldron of Amity and Brenda Graham of Dallas; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Service was July 7 at Simon Woodburn Funeral Chapel and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Nursing Home Ministries, PO Box 22246, Portland, OR 97269-2246.

Eugene J. Lee
Feb. 14, 1934 - July 7, 2006
Eugene J. Lee, 72, of Dallas died July 7.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

James Frederick "Jim" Quigley
Jan. 21, 1930 - July 4, 2006
James Frederick "Jim" Quigley, 76, of Dallas died July 4 in Salem.
He was born in East Chicago, Ind.,to Robert and Marjorie Marrow Quigley.
At the age of 17 Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in World War II and Korea. Jim served in Guam as an electronics specialist. He was very proud of his service in the Marine Corps.
Jim married Arlen Marie Shobe April 26, 1950 in East Chicago.
Jim retired from American National Insurance after 20 years serving the Southern California area. They settled in Dallas, Oregon in 1993.
Jim loved helping people and had volunteered for the Salvation Army for many years. He liked fishing and camping. He had been involved with the Polk Station Train Club in Dallas. Jim had been a member of the American Legion Carl B. Fenton Post #20 in Dallas and had been serving as Post Commander for the past six months.
Survivors include his Wife, Arlen; sons, Gerald of Orange County, Calif., and Keith of Victorville, Calif.; daughter, Colleen Palminteri of Fountain Valley, Calif.; sister, Miriam Carley of Niles, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Service was July 7 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas with Military Honors provided by Oregon National Guard. Concluding service is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 in Forest Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery in Covina, Calif.
Contributions may be made to the American Legion Carl B. Fenton Post #20 Dallas in care of the Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, which handled arrangements. 

Clarence Leroy Ledbeter
March 28, 1911 - Aug. 15, 2006
Clarence Leroy Ledbeter, 95, formerly of Falls City, died Aug. 15 in Dallas.
He was born in Hayward, Wis., to Dick and Ann Dolan Ledbeter.
Like many other young men in the 1930s, Clarence hopped a freight train and came to Oregon to find work and make a new life for himself. After arriving in Oregon in 1936, he stayed for a while with the Rogers family. On Nov. 18, 1938, he married Clara Rogers in Victoria, B.C.
Clarence, Clara, and Clara's daughter, Eleanor made their home in the Tigard area where Clarence worked as a caretaker for an estate. In 1941 the family moved to Gilbert Creek where Clarence worked for the Three and One Lumber Company. The company had a portable sawmill that had been made in Dallas by the company that later became Burelbach Industries.
Clarence was recognized as a hard worker and continued with the company until 1970. He worked in the woods felling and bucking and at the saw mill.
They moved from Gilbert Creek to Independence. Two foster daughters, Ruth and Deloris, joined the family in Independence and Deloris was later adopted. Clarence and Clara later moved to Falls City.
After retiring, Clarence, who showed an early interest in art and began drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil, did more painting and gardening. He had almost every square inch of their lot in Falls City growing something. In 1988, at Clara's urging, he entered some of his paintings in the Polk County Fair and was surprised when he won a blue ribbon. With this encouragement he continued to paint and show his paintings at the fair where he won many more ribbons.
In 1993 Clara died and Clarence continued to live in Falls City, with help from daughter Eleanor and her husband Lenard Ballance.
Clarence was a member of the Falls City Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Eleanor Ballance of Independence and Deloris Michelle of Haines City, Fla.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Service was Aug. 21 in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in the Dallas Cemetery.

Marie Grimm
July 8, 1932 - Aug. 17, 2006
Marie Grimm of Independence, 74, died Aug. 17.
She was born in Joplin, Mo.
She married Wensten Martin in 1948 in Oklahoma. Wensten died March 20, 1980. She later married Jack Grimm; they were married almost 25 years.
Marie enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Jan. 1, 2004.
Survivors include her sons, Gerald Martin of Oregon City and Dale Martin of Creswell; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

"Bobbie" Florence LaVerne Jacobs Norris
July 8, 1918 - Aug. 15, 2006
"Bobbie" Florence LaVerne Jacobs Norris, 88, of Dallas died Aug. 15.
She was born Missouri to Maurice and Susie Kraft Jacobs.
During her growing up years the family farmed in the states of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.
She married Joel Norris Jan. 26, 1953 in Vancouver, Wash.
Joel worked in the woods and they traveled to many areas of Oregon to live, including in Valsetz. They loved to fish and hunt as well as grow all kinds of fruits wherever they lived. She worked as a clerk in retail stores including J.C. Penney in Dallas and the Candalaria Drug Store in Salem. Bobbie still worked for Winco Food Store on Lancaster in Salem doing in-store demos.
She moved from Prineville back to Dallas in 1992 to be near her family.
She enjoyed flower gardening and traveling, especially to Hawaii, Victoria, B.C., and eastern Oregon.
She was a member of the Dallas Jehovah's Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Edna and a sister, Virginia Shields.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Hamilton of Dallas; son, Don Todd of Salem; sister, Billie Dorothy Vincent of Eugene; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service was Aug. 20 in the Dallas Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Arrangements were handled by Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Pastor Richard D. Cobb
March 12, 1938 - Aug. 19, 2006
Pastor Richard D. Cobb, 68, of Monmouth died Aug. 19.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Fir Crest Cemetery. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Valley Christian Assembly.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to www.farnstroms.www.

Lonella Elizabeth Kerber
April 13, 1915 - Aug. 21, 2006
Lonella Elizabeth Kerber, 91, of Dallas died Aug. 21.
She was born in Lockwood, Mo., to William and Lucia Brown Polston.
Lonella married Fritz Kerber Jan. 9, 1948 in Portland.
She worked for Polk County Health Department and as a homemaker.
She was a member of Pedee Evangelical Memorial Church.
Lonella loved red hats, animals, bingo, and Blazer games.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz; a daughter, Sue Machaud; and brother, Theron.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Romine of Dallas; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Service was Aug. 28 at Pedee Evangelical Memorial Church with intermenty at Womer Cemetery in Pedee.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Orene Lynn Price
March 16, 1964 - Aug. 24, 2006
Orene Lynn Price, 42, of Dallas died Aug. 24.
She was born in Billings, Mont., to Raymond and LaVonne Rehling Schafer.
The family moved to Portland when Orene was 4 years old. She attended Wilcox Elementary, Vestal Middle School and graduated from Madison High School in 1982.
Orene married Mike Price in 1983.
She worked for the Portland Library, the Portland Grotto, and Toys R Us in Portland and Salem. She was lately employed at Spirit Mountain Casino.
She was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
Orene enjoyed camping, shopping and watching her kids play sports.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, LaRay Schafer in 1961.
Survivors include her children, Joshua Price of Oak Harbor, Wash., currently serving in the U.S. Navy at Whidbey Island, Jason (Mary) Price of Virginia Beach, Va., currently serving in the U.S. Navy at Norfolk Naval Station, Amanda Price of Dallas, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas, and Jon Price of Dallas; parents, Ray and LaVonne Schafer of Portland; and brother, Gerald A. Schafer of Portland.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Bollman Funeral Home. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.

Pastor Richard Dean Cobb
March 12, 1938 - Aug. 19, 2006
Pastor Richard Dean Cobb, 68, of Monmouth died Aug. 19 in Monmouth.
He was born in Albany.
Richard graduated from North Salem High School in 1956. He played for the Tualatin Valley Semi-Pro Baseball team as a pitcher. He attended Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, and served in the U.S. Army and Reserves.
He had been an evangelist for 11 years and served as a pastor for 36 years.
He enjoyed fishing and photography. For many years he had his own aerial photography business. He and his wife shared these hobbies together and spent many hours enjoying them as a couple.
He was preceded in death by his parents: biological father Dean Neely, and mother and stepfather Pauline and Lester Cobb.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Cobb; children, Rich Cobb and Debbie Jenkins; brothers, Mike Cobb and Claude Cobb; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service was Aug. 23 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. Memorial service was Aug. 26 at Valley Christian Assembly in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. 

Datha Long
June 27, 1924 - Aug. 23, 2006
Datha Long, 82, died Aug. 23 in Portland.
She was born in Texas to Robert Ernest Runge and Lona Idella Palmer Runge.
Datha was a nurse and served in the military during World War II. During her military service she met her husband, Frank Jacob Long and they married June 8, 1945 at Hamilton Field in San Francisco.
They lived in Dallas during the 1950s and 1960s. She had worked as a nurse at Dallas Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1996 and three children.
Survivors include two children, Carolyn and Terry.
Private graveside service was held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Stanley Robert Smith
July 1, 1927 - Aug. 27,2006
Stanley Robert Smith, 79, of Detroit died Aug. 27 in Salem.
Stan was born to Harold and Elsie Rath Smith at his grandparents, San Smith's Ranch in Shell, Wyo.
He moved with his family in 1942 to Rockaway. Stan joined the Navy in 1944 and retired after 22 years of service with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Detroit; son, Gary Smith of Arizona; daughter, Wanda Flores of California; sisters, Fern Gurwell of La Pine, and Vera Kirk of Kingman, Ariz.; brothers, Al Smith of Dallas, and Joe Smith of Claskanie; five grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
Stanley's wishes were to be buried at sea and no public service will be held.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. .

Shawn Wayne Gorst
Nov. 5, 1964 - Aug. 13, 2006
Shawn Wayne Gorst, 41, died of cancer Aug. 13 in Ontario.
He was born in Portland to Wayne Gorst and Carrol Smith.
Shawn spent his childhood in Portland. He was involved in construction and lived in several communities including Coos Bay, Carlton and Newberg.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with family.
Survivors include his son, Nathaniel of Astoria; sister, Nancy Gorst of Yamhill; brother, Roy Waymire of Monmouth; nieces Jessica and Shawna of Yamhill; and nephew, Joseph of Yamhill.
Private family service was held Saturday, Sept. 2.

Robert C. Livingston
July 21, 1921 - Jan. 8, 2008
Robert C. Livingston, 86, of Salem died Jan. 8 following a long illness.
He was born in Potosi, Mo., and graduated from Potosi High School. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from the University of Missouri. He received a doctorate in Education from Columbia University in New York City. While attending Columbia, he worked with underprivileged children in the Bronx District of New York City as a counselor for the New York City Police Athletic League.
During World War II he was an officer in the Army Air Corps, serving as a B17 Bombardier.
He was a professor at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, from 1951 to 1983. He served as athletic director, basketball coach (1951-1959) and baseball coach (1951-1967).
Robert was a leader in making athletics an integral part of an overall college education. He was an early proponent for women's athletics at OCE. He served as president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). He also served as a member of the International Olympic Committee. He received numerous professional awards, including being elected to the Western Oregon University Athletic Hall of Fame and NAIA National Hall of Fame.
He was an active and longtime member of Christ's Church in Monmouth.
Upon his retirement, he continued to support physical education as a member of the Monmouth Parks and Recreation board. He and Helen traveled extensively, including every March to baseball spring training in Arizona.
He was admired by students, colleagues, community members and anyone who faced him on the handball court.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Livingston of Salem; daughters, Sally (Tom) Payree of Independence and Jane (Mike) Myatt of Beaverton; sons, Jim (Ging) of Monmouth and Don of Portland; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 12 at Christ's Church in Monmouth.
Contributions are suggested to Western Oregon University Athletic Department or the Capitol Manor, in care of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, which handled arrangements.

Charles N. Bair
May 24, 1921 - Dec. 21, 2007
Charlie Bair, 86, longtime Dallas resident, died peacefully in his sleep Dec. 21 at his home in Wasilla, Alaska. He and his wife, Billie, had moved to Wasilla in October 2007 so that Mat-Su Regional Hospice and their son, Joe, could be Charlie's caregivers. Charlie died from Mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer from asbestosis.
He was born in Long Beach, Calif., to Clyde and Thelma Bair. The family moved to Phoenix, Ariz., when he was 4 years old and his schooling was in that state. After Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was trained as a bombardier-navigator in the B-26 Martin Marauder.
Charles and Billie were married Jan. 22, 1944, shortly before Charlie was stationed in England. While overseas, he completed 33 combat missions over France and Germany and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
After being discharged, he served an apprenticeship from 1946 to 1951 in the Long Beach Naval Shipyard to become a steam pipe fitter. After the Naval yard closed Charles was employed by the U.S. Customs Service from 1951 to 1956. He then worked in private enterprise and for the Proctor & Gamble Co. from 1956 to 1985 as a quality control laboratory analyst.
The Bairs moved to Dallas in 1988, looking for clean air, good water and less traffic. Charlie became involved with the American Legion and its community outreaches, and with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Charlie was always active in his church.
Charlie worked at the Dallas Care Center for a period of time. His positive attitude and caring was greatly appreciated by staff and residents. When Wal-Mart came to Dallas, Charlie applied for the position of greeter and served for 10 years.
Charlie had great love and pride for his family.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Billie of Wasilla; daughter, Cindy (Jerry) Calhoon; son, Joseph (Betty) Bair; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his life begins at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in the fellowship hall of the Dallas Alliance Church. As Charlie loved eating, remembrances of Charlie will be shared as friends and family gather and sit at tables with coffee and cookies.
Contributions are suggested to Oregon Home Trust Fund, in care of Department of Veterans Affairs, 700 Summer St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-1285.

Gladys "Glad" Blackwood
Jan. 11, 2008
Gladys "Glad" Blackwood, 73, of Dallas and loving wife of Charles Blackwood, died Jan. 11 after suffering from Parkinson's for 11 years.
Glad was born in Oakland, Calif., and was a long term resident of Sacramento, Calif., retiring from federal service there in 1989. Upon her husband's retirement in 2001 they moved to Dallas.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Diana Glover of Dallas; sons, John and Michael Burns, both of Sacramento; a sister; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was held at Jefferson Manor in Dallas for immediate family, close friends and residents.

Elton "Ed" Salisbury
May 20, 1919 - Jan. 7, 2008
Elton (Ed) Salisbury, 88, of Salem died Jan. 7.
Ed was born on a farm near Corning, Kan., to Loam Salisbury and Grace Moyer.
Ed grew up in Kansas and moved to Oregon in 1938 to work his way through Oregon State University in the lumber mills. He married Lucile, whom he met in the first grade, following her college graduation.
Ed tried to enlist in the Navy when war was first declared but was too color blind to qualify. He eventually served in the Army Infantry in Europe during World War II, where his color blindness turned to an advantage in spotting through enemy camouflage.
The family returned to Oregon after the war and Ed completed his degree in education at OSU. He became a high school teacher of P.E., health and biology, coached football, basketball and track and athletics in Dallas, and later was a counselor for the Salem School District. He spent four summers at the University of Oregon to obtain his master's degree.
Ed was an excellent games player and sport strategist, but believed that while winning was great, it wasn't everything and we could learn more from our mistakes and losses. He was an avid, if not always successful, fisherman and outdoorsman. The purpose of fishing was not in the catch but more in understanding and peace of the river or sea. The family cherished summers of camping and traveling throughout the west.
Ed and Lucile contributed two summers as high-school level work camp leaders with the American Friends Service Committee in Kentucky and Baltimore, as well as an abbreviated stint in the Peace Corps in 1965.
Ed and Lucile traveled extensively and he was able to see Europe restored after walking through the devastation of World War II. They delighted in Asia and the warm places of Arizona and the Caribbean.
He had a natural gift, perhaps from his carpenter father, in creating through wood. He always carried a small knife and began whittling on his driftwood finds at the beach. This evolved into proficiency as a wood carver, a skill he taught to others in his retirement years. The carving culminated with his participation in creating the Salem Carousel.
He instilled his love of the wild places of the world to his family. His understanding of the mystery and magic of nature underlaid his deep and abiding spirituality. He was a quiet but devoted Christian.
Survivors include his wife, Lucile; daughters, Lee Ann Johnson and Kathleen Gomez; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

Frances Scarola
Nov. 30, 1930 - Jan. 8, 2008
Frances Scarola, 77, of Monmouth died Jan. 8 in Monmouth.
She was born to Paula and Salvador Guerrero in San Francisco.
Frances married and raised five children in Santa Clara, Calif.
She was employed as a secretary to the Admiral of Moffett Field Naval Air Station in Mountain View, Calif. Upon retiring, she served for more than 20 years as a volunteer for Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara and later moved to Monmouth.
She was a mother who asked for nothing and gave everything.
Survivors include her children, Leonard Scarola of Campbell, Calif., Christopher Scarola of Manteca, Calif., Daniel Scarola of Medford, Jeanette Alexander of Whittier, Calif., and Paula Guthrie of Australia; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
At her request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Ellen Virginia Gile
April 29, 1926 - Jan. 8, 2008
Ellen Virginia Gile, 81, of Independence died Jan. 8.
Graveside service was Jan. 15 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Robert E. Ross
Aug. 19, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2008
Robert E. Ross, 79, of Independence died Jan. 13.
Robert was born in Ventura, Calif., to E. Earle and Margarette DeHaven Ross.
He graduated from high school in Lompoc, Calif. He worked for Johns-Manville Co. in Lompoc. He served his apprenticeship to become an A&E mechanic. He opened his own crop dusting business in 1953, which he sold to his son, Robert, in 1985. He was part of the Sheriff's Aero Squadron in Santa Barbara, Calif., and was a technical counselor for the Experimental Aircraft Association. He moved to Hawaii and started a tour business, flying tourists around the volcano. Robert moved to Independence in 2002.
Robert enjoyed building planes and helping others build theirs. He enjoyed traveling to air shows.
Robert was a member of the AOPA, EAA in Hilo, Hawaii and Independence, Half Hundred Club, Caterpillar Club, and Rotary in Hilo, Hawaii.
Robert received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the FAA in 1998, and the Paul Harris Award from Rotary. A park has been named in his honor in Pahoa, Hawaii - the "Robert E. Ross Park."
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Cole.
Survivors include his wife, Kayla Ross of Independence; daughters, Candace Griffith of Australia and Allison (Mike) Mann of California; sons, Rob (Marcia) Ross of California, Steven and Mark Scovel of Vermont; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2000 SW First Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97201.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

John T. Mathis
Feb. 14, 1922 - Nov. 30, 2007
John T. Mathis, 85, coach at Independence High School from 1947 to 1950, died in Klamath Falls on Nov. 30.
Mathis taught biology and boys physical education and, in his first year, served as head coach for football, basketball and baseball. A track and field program that had been discontinued during World War II was also reintroduced by Mathis. Thirteen boys turned out.
John was born in Flagstaff, Ariz. The family moved to Klamath Falls in 1927 and John graduated from high school there in 1940. He attended Pacific University in Forest Grove and lettered four years in four major sports. His college years were interrupted by service in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade aboard the USS Yancey in the South Pacific.
John married his college sweetheart, Patricia Cruver, in San Diego in 1943. He returned to college, graduated in 1947 and was hired to teach and coach in Independence.
There, he was successful in turning the athletic programs around. One of his top athletes, Darrel "Mouse" Davis, was quarterback for his successful football team and is still coaching at Portland State.
After the Independence and Monmouth school districts merged and Central High began, Mathis returned to the Klamath Basin in 1952 where he taught and served as an administrator for several districts. He had obtained his master's degree in education from Oregon State University and later his school administrator's credentials from the University of Oregon.
John's wife, Pat, died from cancer and years later John met and married Patricia Taylor Erbes in 1976 in Klamath Falls. He helped raise her four children. Their combined family of eight children grew to include 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
John retired in 1983 after 36 years of involvement in education. His lifelong passion was youth sports and that continued as he was a coach, friend and mentor of his own children and grandchildren plus hundreds of other youth in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and AAU basketball. In his vigorous life, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and attending youth sports activities throughout the Klamath Basin.
John suffered a stroke on Christmas Eve 2006, but after three weeks in a rehabilitation center and months of recuperation he returned to a more active life. He and Pat attended numerous basketball, track, baseball and football events.
Contributions are suggested to Mazama High School for sports participation scholarships where John's son coaches. Make checks to: Mazama High School, John Mathis Memorial Scholarship Fund, and send in care of Al Oppliger, 848 N. Craven, Monmouth, OR 97361. Al was one of John's student athletes at IHS.

Caroline E. Staniford
Sept. 29, 1933 - Jan. 10, 2008
Caroline E. Staniford, 74, of Perrydale died Jan. 10 in McMinnville.
She was born in Wausa, Neb., to Martin and Caroline Person Johnson.
The family moved to Salem in 1934 and settled in the Rickreall area and had their family farm at Crowley Station.
Caroline married Virgil Staniford on Dec. 16, 1950, in Dallas.
Caroline enjoyed knitting and crocheting, along with playing the piano and organ. She enjoyed children. Caroline was a school bus driver and was a row boss in the berry fields. She enjoyed cooking and was proud of her Swedish heritage. She was always there and willing to help out.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gaylord and Martin "Hap" Johnson, and a sister, Marjorie Cutler.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil; sons, John (Carol) Staniford of Lyle, Wash., and Dean (Gail) Staniford of Prineville; daughters, Jeanette (Denny) Wilfong of Perrydale, and Susan (Brian) Philips of Sherwood; sister, Joyce Teters of Silver Springs, Nev.; brother, Joe (Myrna) Johnson of Rickreall; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 15 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, Doernbecher Children's Hospital or American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
To send an online condolences: www.dallastribute.com.

Kermit "Mel" Melvin Courter
May 10, 1926 - Jan. 4, 2008
Kermit "Mel" Melvin Courter, 81, of Redmond died Jan. 4.
He was born in Dallas to Kermit C. and Clara Ingram Courter.
He joined the Navy following high school basketball season and served in the South Pacific.
He married Donna Abel on Nov. 25, 1949, and they were married for 58 years.
Mel worked for Willamette Industries and transferred to Redmond in 1966. When the mill shut down he worked at Juniper Golf Club before retiring. He had been a member of the club since 1967.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially the six trips to Hawaii they had taken following his retirement, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Courter, and a grandson, Travis Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Courter of Redmond; sons, Gary and Rocky Courter, both of Portland; daughter, Jan Johnson of McMinnville; brother, Don Courter of Dallas; sister, Joann Marshall of Independence; and four grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Hospice of Bend, 2698 NE Courtney Dr., Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.
Autumn Funeral in Redmond handled arrangements.

Leona R. Miles
Jan. 14, 1921 - Jan. 7, 2008
Leona R. Miles, 86, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 7.
Memorial service is pending with Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service of Salem.

Samuel Ediger
Feb. 7, 1919 - Jan. 8, 2008
Samuel Ediger, 88, of Dallas died Jan. 8.
Service and intermenty will be private.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Ada Louise Lynch
Dec. 19, 1930 - Feb. 10, 2008
Ada Louise Lynch, 77, of Independence died Feb. 10.
She was born to James and Myrtle McCormick Middleton.
Louise was creative and enjoyed reading, watching movies, and scenic drives.
She was a woman of faith and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jim.
Survivors include four children and seven grandchildren.
Memorial service was Feb. 15 at the Church of Christ in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Shirley Maye Brown
Nov. 19, 1912 - Feb. 17, 2008
Shirley Maye Brown, 95, of Dallas died Feb. 17 in Salem.
She and her twin sister Patricia Faye were born in Salt Lake City to Jack and Lillian Aiken.
They moved to Colorado before starting school. They grew up in Colorado and graduated from Montrose High School.
She married Roland Lee Roy in early 1934. Lee and Shirley moved to Oregon in 1944 along with their two children.
Lee was a home building contractor while Shirley worked for Wards Department Store. She also worked at Lipman's Department Store until her retirement. Lee died in 1952 due to a heart attack. She continued to raise the two children while single and working as a clerk.
In 1958 she married Bill Brown and they were married until 1979, when Bill died of diabetic complications.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Salem.
Shirley loved to travel and enjoyed gardening.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, two sisters, one brother, and twin great-grandsons.
Survivors include her son, Robert Roy; daughter, Beverlee Stalnaker; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at Belcrest in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Food Bank in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, which handled arrangements.

Linda L. McKnight
Jan. 3, 1954 - Feb. 16, 2008
Linda Louise McKnight, 54, of Salem died Feb. 16.
She was born in Tillamook to Raymond and June (Drake) McKnight.
Linda grew up in Salem. She had a spot in her heart for the elderly, caring for several elders in town. Linda helped a friend care for her sister with disabilities right up to her last days.
She was quick to make friends, and to be one. To her, everyone was a potential friend.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond McKnight; brother, Stephen McKnight; sister, Cheryl McKnight; and her two daughters, Michelle and Kevyn McKnight.
Survivors include her mother, June McKnight of Salem; brother, Kevin McKnight of Salem; sister, RaeAnn Mussell of Vancouver, B.C.; and best friend, Connie Starr of Salem.
Graveside service is at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Ronald K. Remington
May 23, 1934 - Feb. 13, 2008
Ronald K. Remington, 73, of Salem died Feb. 13.
Service will be held at a later date. Private intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Jim Lawrence
Dec. 27, 1922 - Feb. 12, 2008
Jim Lawrence, 85, of Salem died Feb. 12.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Linda Darlene Wiebe
Sept. 6, 1923 - Feb. 14, 2008
Linda Darlene Wiebe, 84, of Salem died Feb. 14.
She was born in the family farmhouse near Henderson, Neb.
The farm was Linda's home, both through bountiful times and in the difficult Depression years, until she left for college in 1941.
After Linda received an AA degree at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. She taught school for a year in Meade, Kan., and then married her college sweetheart, Arno Wiebe.
The couple moved to upper Michigan for a year of mission work. During the next four decades Linda served faithfully with her pastor-husband in churches throughout the Midwestern and Western U.S. and Canada. She and Arno were married 58 years at the time of his death.
As well as being a full-time homemaker who raised five children, Linda taught piano lessons, loved to read, and enjoyed painting and quilting. She loved nature and found pleasure in gardening, identifying birds and wildflowers, and taking long walks. She especially enjoyed visiting the Oregon Coast and many other of the state's nature spots.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arno; son, James; and a sister, Berdina Vogt.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean (Bill) Deeter and Sylvia (Randy) Regier; sons, Steven (Joyce) Wiebe and Philip (Kimberly) Wiebe; sisters, Ferne Hiebert and Janice Jost; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Feb. 18 at Dallas Cemetery and a memorial service followed at Kingwood Bible Church in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to the church mission fund.
Dallas Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Allen Charles Enderson
April 14, 1940 - Feb. 11, 2008
Allen Charles Enderson, 67, of Independence died Feb. 11.
No service has been scheduled.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Grace Young
March 17, 1937 - Feb. 12, 2008
Grace Young, 70, of Dallas died Feb. 12 in Salem.
Grace was born in Hamilton, Ohio, to William Henry and Lucinda Langdon Depew.
She lived in Hayward, Calif., for a number of years prior to settling in Dallas in 1997.
She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and playing cards.
Survivors include her sons, Cecil Young Jr. and George Young, both of Hamilton, Ohio; brother, Hal Depew of Dallas; sister, Judith Silva of Dallas; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Private family service will be held at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Diabetes Association.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Ella Ruth Voth Connelly
Aug. 31, 1912 - Feb. 9, 2008
Ella Connelly, 95, of Salem died Feb. 9.
She was born in Oklahoma to John H. and Katherine Sperling Voth. She grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and Nebraska.
She married Ray Connelly in 1944 and they enjoyed 55 years together. He preceded her in death.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Salem.
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ed Parker, and two great-grandsons.
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Robert) Wolf, Margaret Parker, Judy (Roman) Baszniak, and Dorothy (Mike) Haynes, all of the Salem area; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Service was Feb. 15 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem, and internment was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Union Gospel Mission or the First Baptist Church of Salem Mission Fund.

Leroy Leon Lalack
Sept. 10, 1935 - Feb. 10, 2008
Leroy Leon Lalack, 72, of Salem died Feb. 10.
He was born in Salem to Andrew Lalack Sr. and Elizabeth Josephine Albright Lalack.
Leroy collected horses, loved to go on outings and to restaurants, and enjoyed putting together many jigsaw puzzles which were displayed throughout his group home.
Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew Lalack Jr., Joseph Eugene Lalack, Donald Lalack, and William Charles Lalack Sr.; his sister, Rose Anna Lalack Culwell, and an infant sister.
Survivors include his twin brother, Leland Lawrence Lalack of North Bend; brother, David Lee Lalack of Dallas; and sister, Mary Louise Lalack Barton of Dallas.
Graveside service was Feb. 14 at Smith Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Maynard "Fred" Williams Jr.
March 8, 1955 - Feb. 3, 2008
Maynard "Fred" Williams Jr., 52, of Independence died Feb. 3.
He was born to Maynard and Lenora Williams in Goldendale, Wash.
He met and married his best friend and soulmate, Julie, and together they raised six children.
Fred's family was his life and they did everything together, from gardening to camping. He enjoyed school sports. He was a kind, gentle and humorous man.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lenora, and a nephew, Brian Brady.
Survivors include his wife, Julie of Independence; children, Maynard Williams III of Goldendale, Robbie Williams of Salem, Brandon Williams, Shannon Castro, Shanelle (Daniel) Cooper, all of Independence, and Melissa (Jose) Nava of Monmouth; father, Maynard Williams Sr., of Goldendale; sisters, Karen Schrader, Diana Schelhorn, Sherri White, and Pam White, all of Goldendale, Sandra Roberts of California and Patsy Burris of Wishram, Wash.; special friend and brother-in-law, Andy; and seven grandchildren.
Celebration of Fred's life will be March 8 in Independence.
Alternative Burial and Cremation, Tualatin, handled arrangements.

Anna J. Runkle
Oct. 14, 1925 - Feb. 8, 2008
Anna J. Runkle, 82, of Dallas died Feb. 8 in Dallas.
She was born to James and Mattie Wiersma in Fillmore County, Minn.
She and Donald "Pete" Runkle were married July 26, 1943, and enjoyed 40 years together.
She was happiest working in her flower beds and spending time with her family. She had a green thumb for African Violets and turned the most pitiful into a thing of beauty. She was always sending care packages of homemade jams, breads, jerky and salsa to family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, in 1983 and a grandson, Jacob Wilkerson, who died of cancer in 2004.
Survivors include her children, Les (Phyllis) of Culver, Duane (Deb) of Coquille, Jim (Holly) of Prineville, Larry (Judy) of Lebanon, Carol (John) Metully of Gleneden Beach, and Colleen (John) Reed of North Pole, Alaska; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Col. Vance Owen Smith
March 3, 1919 - Feb. 14, 2008
Vance Owen Smith, 88, of Corvallis, formerly of Independence, died Feb. 14.
He was born in Airlie to Tom and Mabel Smith.
He grew up in Independence where he worked in his father's I.G.A. Grocery Store alongside his brother, Dean.
He attended the University of Oregon, majoring in business administration. Vance then moved on in 1941 to become the youngest Oregon State Police officer at that time.
During World War II he was an officer in command of a transportation company in the Philippines. After the war he stayed in the Army, making it his career for 33 years. He retired as a colonel.
His speciality in the military was logistics, the coordination and movement of supplies. Vance was a veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He received the Legion of Merit (multiple awards), Bronze Star and the Joint Forces Commendation Medal.
In 1943 he married Mildred, and they had a son, Duane.
Following his retirement he and his wife, Mildred, settled in Corvallis, working in Amway. Vance served as treasurer of the local Rotary Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include his son, Duane.
Service was Feb. 20 at McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

Letha Mae Andrews
Oct. 31, 1937 - March 18, 2008
Letha Mae Andrews, 70, of Monmouth died March 18 in Monmouth.
Letha was born in San Francisco to Fred and Inez Steinhaus Hobbs.
Letha loved the ocean, gardening, quilting, her family and her cats Dolly and Keri.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Monmouth.
Survivors include her son, David Andrews of Oakland, Calif.; daughter, Janet Duarte of San Lorenzo, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 21 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Thompson
Aug. 15, 1948 - March 12, 2008
Robert "Bob" Thompson, 59, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died March 12 following a short battle with cancer.
He was born to Ralph and Della Thompson.
He spent his childhood growing up in Valsetz. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1966, then moved to Princeton, Idaho.
Bob returned to Dallas and married Betty Lamprecht on Feb. 24, 1968. Together they made their home in the Dallas area until moving to Newport in 1993. They moved to Salem in 2006 to be closer to family.
Bob loved fishing, hunting and ATV riding with his family and best friend Bill Dodson. Bob was always happiest when spending time with his grandchildren, Morgan, Cassandra and Justyn.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; son, Ralph; daughter, Connie; father, Ralph; sister, Kathy; and three grandchildren.
Service was held March 22 at the Masonic Lodge in Dallas.

Viola Marietta Mach Dietz
March 23, 1913 - March 18, 2008
Viola Marietta Mach Dietz, 94, of West Salem died March 18.
She was born to Adolph and Martha Ronish Mach during a wild prairie blizzard in a sod house built by her father on her parents' homestead near Rapid City, S.D.
In 1930, when Viola was 17 years old, she won the South Dakota state 4-H Dress Review competition. Despite the difficult financial times during the depression, she was able to find the resources to design and construct her entire outfit.
Later that year she won the national 4-H competition. This awarded her an eight-week steamer ship trip to Europe, touring many of the European countries prior to World War II. She wrote a book about her experiences.
Viola graduated with honors in Home Economics from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. She taught home economics in schools at Freeman, S.D., and Bemidji, Minn., and later became a Home Extension Agent in Blue Earth County, Mankato, Minn., where she met her husband, Ben Dietz.
They were married on Sept. 5, 1942, in St. Louis, where Ben was serving in the Army Air Force. They lived on Fort Pendleton Air Force Base in Oregon before moving to Milwaukee, Wis., and then Minneapolis, where Ben worked as an Army Placement Officer, finding jobs for soldiers when they left the service.
In 1946 they settled in Winnebago, Minn., where they owned and ran the Marshall Wells Hardware Store.
Viola was active in the Presbyterian Church of Winnebago, teaching Sunday School for many years, singing in the adult choir and leading study groups in the Ladies Aid Society.
She was one of the founding members of the Home Economics Club and participated in community plays and arts activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, and brothers, Reynold and Roland Mach.
Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Leveille of Red Wing, Minn., and Kathy (Steve) McGavock of Dallas; son, Gregory (Ann) of Auburn, Wash.; sister, Eileen Berg of Palo Alto, Calif.; brother, Dr. Alvin Mach of Minneapolis; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Alice Caroline Straka
April 17, 1910 - March 17, 2008
Alice Caroline Straka, 97, of Dallas died March 17.
She was born to Joseph and Anna Nikola in Chicago.
The family lived in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn, Ill., in an area of mostly Czechoslovakian immigrants.
She left grade school before graduating in order to help support the family.
In 1930 she married Edward A. Straka Sr. and they were married for 76 years. He died in 2006. He often told the story about walking 10 miles from his home to hers for their dates because he was so crazy in love with the beautiful Alice.
The family moved to Florida in 1950 and owned a resort there for several years. Alice spoke often of the fun and hard work of running a beachside resort. Later in life the couple moved to Dallas to be near their oldest son and his family.
She took pleasure in cooking for her family. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and especially liked the visits from the family pets. She also created beautiful crochet pieces that will provide lasting memories.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard; sisters Lillian, Evelyn, and Camille; her husband, Edward A. Straka Sr.; and a son, Donald J. Straka.
Survivors include her son, Edward A. (Carleen) Straka Jr. of Dallas; daughter, Alice Joy (Bruce) Barry of Texas; six grandchildren, Ann (Bob) Smith of Tennessee, Sally (Robert) Davies of Dallas, Kathy (Robbie) Whitesell and Gail Anderson, all of Virginia, Lynda (Eric) Tiedtke and Michael (Missy) Barry, all of Texas; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 20 in Dallas Retirement Village Chapel and entombment was in the Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handed arrangements.

Christine Trantham
Oct. 5, 1928 - March 12, 2008
Christine Trantham, 79, of Prosser, Wash., formerly of Dallas, died March 12.
She was born in Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, to William T. and Letha B. Burden Dennis.
She married Charley Ray Trantham on May 9, 1946, in Dallas, Texas.
They moved in 1956 to Dallas, where they enjoyed the bounty of the Willamette Valley's fruits and vegetables for canning. They loved sport fishing and hunting together. Christine also loved bingo and making crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley, and sister, Kay Thurston.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda S. (Ronald) Cole of Prosser; brother, J.D. Dennis of Las Vegas; sister, Geraldine Atkins of Prineville; one grandson; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at her daughter's home in Prosser. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions are suggested to Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Road, Sunnyside, WA 98944.

Cameron "Red" Doughty
Dec. 13, 1925 - March 20, 2008
Cameron "Red" Doughty, 82, of Dallas died March 20.
He was born in Seattle and grew up in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School.
He enlisted in the Navy after high school and was stationed in Guam. After the service he worked for Widing Transportation for 20 years as a truck driver and dispatcher. Aero Transportation bought Widing Transportation and he continued to work for Aero Transportation as a sales representative. At age 60 he went to work for Matlack Company, becoming the Rookie Sales Person of the year at the age of 62 before retiring at 70.
He was married to Eleanor; together they had three children.
On Feb. 5, 1987, he married Judy Cutler in Hillsboro. They later retired and moved to Dallas in March 2000.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Doughty of Dallas; daughter, Cathy Parr of McMinnville; sons, Rod Doughty of Aloha and Rick Doughty of Portland; stepdaughters, Shelley Charleston of Dallas and Susan Coombs of Oregon City; stepson, Ronald Prentice of Estacada; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. A reception will follow.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, which handled arrangements.

Martha Marie Hill
Aug. 26, 1921 - March 13, 2008
Martha "Marty" Marie Hill, 86, of Dallas died March 13.
She was born to the Rev. Henry R. and Maggie Thiessen Harms at home near Meade, Kan.
The family lived in Meade County, Kan., where Martha grew up. She was baptized by her father and joined the Bruderthal EMB Church at Meade. The family moved to Dallas in 1953.
She married Wayne Hill on April 28, 1962, in Dallas.
During her early years in Dallas, she was active in Bible teaching in children's outreach in the Dallas area.
They later purchased acreage north of Salem and much of their attention was focused on their Morgan mare and white chow dog. They enjoyed 18 years of marriage. Wayne died on Jan. 8, 1980. Martha sold the farm and moved to Salem.
Martha was employed as a Certified Nurse's Aide for many years and also assisted families that needed special care. She found much joy in her service to others.
As a young woman she conquered an attack of Spinal Meningitis. She recovered but was left with some physical limitations as a result of it. Her later years were spent at Dallas Retirement Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hill, sisters, Edna, Mabel and Florence, and brothers, Dan, Arthur and Merle (Elmer).
Surviving are her brothers, Andrew, Vernon and Harold; and sisters, Ann and Cindy (Elizabeth).
Memorial service was March 19 at Dallas Retirement Village Chapel.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

C. Lloyd "Sonny" Burrows
Sept. 24, 1940 - Jan. 4, 2006
C. Lloyd "Sonny" Burrows, 65, of Falls City died in Falls City Jan. 4.
He was born in Cottage Grove to Myron and Ethel Walker Burrows.
He married Wilma Fristed and they later divorced. He married Ronnie Boyer in 1972. She preceded him in death in 1996.
Lloyd worked in various jobs in Pendleton for several years. He worked making cedar posts, poles and shakes before moving to Falls City.
Lloyd was a hard worker and a loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen Burrows of Ponca City, Okla.; brothers, Micheal Burrows and Donald Burrows, both of Pendleton; sisters, Lois Norris and Lola Burrows, both of Sweet Home and Nancy Ward of Mars Hill, Maine; and five grandchildren.
Private services and intermenty will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is handling the arrangements.

Logan Crace
Nov. 4, 1921 - Jan. 13, 2006
Logan Crace, 84, of Dallas died Jan. 13.
He was born in Nashville, Wis., to Maude and Clark Crace.
He served three years in the U.S. Army from August 1942 to December 1945. During World War II he served with distinction in the European Theater where he drove ambulance in combat areas earning a victory medal, three Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct medal.
After returning from the war he moved to Oregon in the early 1950s where he spent many of the remaining years of his life as a rancher.
Logan enjoyed hunting and working on the farm.
Survivors include his three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Scott Viljo Falleur
Nov. 14, 1986 - Jan. 16, 2006
Scott "Scotty" Viljo Falleur of McCall, Orofino died Jan. 16 in Boise, Orofino.
He was born to Daniel Falleur and Jane Siewert Falleur in Bend.
He had lived in Bend until June 2005 when he moved to McCall. He was working as an electrician apprentice and also working alongside a plumber in McCall at the time of his death.
Scott was a gentle man with a loving and caring heart for family, friends and those in need.
He was active in sports, playing in football and Little League baseball. Scott was adventurous and loved the outdoors, the mountains, lakes and the ocean. He loved snowboarding, swimming, hiking, camping, hunting, riding bikes, motorcross, taking pictures, off-roading, animals and playing video games.
Survivors include his father and mother of Bend; sister, Melody Falleur of Corvallis; grandparents, Firmin and Rose Falleur of Lyons, and LaVern and Joan Siewert of Monmouth.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Shevlin Park at Aspen Hall, 18920 Shevlin Park Road in Bend.
Contributions may be made to KIDS Center, 1375 NW Kingston Ave., Bend, OR 97701.
Arrangements by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise.

Carol Breidall
Memorial service for Carol Breidall will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
Survivors include sons, Tom and Bruce; daughters, Holly, Leah and Beverly; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren
Contributions may be made to the church.
Arrangements handled by Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. To leave an on-line condolence go to www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Coralee "Cora" Rose Whiffen
April 2, 1942 - Jan. 21, 2006
Coralee "Cora" Rose Whiffen, 53, of Sheridan died Jan. 21.
She was born in Phoenix, Ariz., to John and Phyllis Keele Allred.
She went to school in Glendora, Orofino. She married Ralph Edward Whiffen on April 10, 1959 in Glendora.
They moved from Orofinoornia to the Sheridan area 30 years ago.
She worked at The Rocket Restaurant in Willamina before owning her own "Cora's Caf‚" in Amity for 10 years.
Her family came first in her life. She enjoyed playing bingo and going for weekly outings with Ralph. Cora and Ralph bowled for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph of Sheridan; sons, Ralph of Mountain Home, Orofino, Randy of McMinnville and Tony of Sheridan; daughters, Kimberly Worthington and Cathy Cosner, both of Sheridan; parents, John and Phyllis Allred of Mountain Home; brother, John Allred of Little Rock, Ark.; sisters, Marge McCance of Ontario, Orofino., Delayna Ellis of Carson, Orofino., Anita Stokes, Judy Payne and Carma Whirksey, all of Mountain Home; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be at the Dallas Cemetery.

Gary "Mike" M. Gentry
Sept. 15, 1942 - Jan. 17, 2006
Gary "Mike" M. GENTRY, 63, of Dallas died Jan. 17 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Mike was born in Klamath Falls to George and Helen Rowell.
At the age of 3 Mike lived in New York while his mother worked in the shipyards. They came to Dallas when he was 4.
Mike graduated from Dallas High School in 1960. In school he excelled as a member on the Dallas wrestling team. He joined and served in the Navy, Air Force and then the Army National Guard in Dallas.
Mike and Lois were the first couple to be married in the new Assembly of God Church in Dallas July 16, 1976.
He started working for Gerlinger Carrier Co., in Dallas at the age of 17 and continued working for Towmotor and later Caterpillar in Dallas until they closed the plant. He moved to Monterrey, Mexico to help Caterpillar start up their plant there.
Mike returned to Oregon and earned his bachelors degree in Industrial Management from OIT. He worked and lived in Portland from 1991 until returning to Dallas in 2001. Mike worked in heavy manufacturing, and quality assurance with parts. He most recently had worked for AG West in Rickreall for the last two years until his health prevented it.
Mike had been a Little League and later a baseball coach for Dallas Kids Inc. He also coached power volleyball at Chemeketa Community College. Mike and son, Wade, coached the Polk Community Hospital women's softball team and won district in 1982-1983. Mike was also a professional scuba diver and instructor. His passion was playing golf which he loved.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ruby who saw to that Mike was raised with good morals, good work ethic, and instilled in him humor, courage and grace.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Joanna Marion Gentry; son, Gary Wade; daughter, Danielle; his mother, Helen McKibben; and brother, Steven.
Service was Jan. 24 at Valley Life Center in Dallas and intermenty was in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Lester Donald Scheline
Jan. 10, 1917 - Jan. 18, 2006
Lester Donald Scheline, 88, died Jan. 18 in Keizer.
He was born near Norwood, Orofino to George and Louise Scheline.
His education began at the Pine Grove Grade School. He graduated from Donnelly Rural High School in 1936.
He served four years in the U.S. Army during World War II as a tank mechanic. During his military service he traveled throughout Africa and Italy. He was critically wounded by an enemy shell fire near Minturno, Italy, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
He married Hazel Downing on June 25, 1949.
Lester lived most of his life near Donnelly. He did some farming, logging, bridge building and hay chopping, but was primarily known as a mechanic and machinist. He worked for Lakefork Lumber Company and Rowland Brothers Ready-Mix Concrete. After 1959 he operated his own repair and machine shop and dealt in antiques. He also wrote several articles for newspapers and magazines, and is the author of the book "Thirty Years of Confusion".
He was a member of the Upper Long Valley Grange, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, three brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include his daughters, Geneva Trent of Eagle, Orofino Irene Ragan of Independence, and Barbara Davis of Rigby, Orofino; brother, Vernon Scheline of Meridian, Orofino; sisters, Fern Howard of Donnelly and Lorene Loftin of New Plymouth, Orofino; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Service were Jan. 23 in the Heikkila Funeral Chapel and intermenty was in Holmes Cemetery in Donnelly.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Terry G. Cooley
Feb. 7, 1948 - Jan. 17, 2006
Terry G. Cooley, 57, of Wolf Creek, Mont., formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 17 in Wolf Creek.
He was born to Lloyd and Barbara Cooley in Salem.
He grew up on the family farm just south of Dallas. Terry graduated from Dallas High School and attended Chemeketa Community College until he was drafted into the Army. He attained the rank of sergeant and served in Korea.
Terry married Kathy Thompson and they later divorced.
He had worked for Towmotor until the plant was closed and worked for Boise Cascade in Valsetz for 15 years as a millwright until the mill closed. Terry later worked for Conifer Mill until it closed and later worked in McMinnville at Hazelwood Farms until they closed.
Terry married Glenna Caudill.
He moved to Lavina, Mont., in 1996 and worked on the Horpestad Ranch. Terry had lived in Wolf Creek for the last three years and had continued working as a rancher.
Terry was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a great appreciation for nature. He enjoyed growing a garden and canning.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Nov. 18, 2001 and mother, Barbara Sept. 4, 2005.
Survivors include his Wife, Glenna of Wolf Creek; son, Erin of Dallas; stepson, Chris; and stepdaughter, Jaime; brothers, Lyle and Ron, both of Dallas; and sister, Donna Thomas of Post Falls, Orofino.
Celebration of Terry's life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Aron Eddie Schellenberg
July 30, 1919 - Jan. 17, 2006
Aron "Ed" Eddie Schellenberg, 86, longtime Dallas resident, died Jan. 17 in Dallas.
He was born to Aron and Elizabeth Penner Schellenberg in Clyde, Okla.
The family moved many times during his childhood years living in Orofinoornia, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Orofino and Oregon. In 1935 Aron found work on the farm of Isaak and Adaline Dyck and in 1941 he married their daughter, Vivian.
He farmed with his father-in-law and brothers-in-law and the farm was known as "Isaak Dyck and Sons." Later Aron and Vivian farmed with their two sons and a son-in-law as "Schellenberg Farms," growing prunes, operating the dehydrator, growing grains and raising various livestock.
He joined the Grace Mennonite Church, later known as Grace Community Church in 1939. He served in many offices during his active years in the church which included trustee and deacon. He spent many hours helping to build the church building. He was active in Gideon International. He served several terms on the Pacific District Mennonite Conference Administration Committee and was a Fire and Health representative for Mennonite Mutual Aid.
He had served on the Polk Station and Rickreall School boards, Salt Creek Cemetery Board, Oregon Prune Commission, Oregon Prune Exchange, Oregon Farm Bureau, helped with the Polk County Fair and had acted in the Rickreall Christmas Pageant.
Aron and Vivian enjoyed traveling around the United States including Alaska and to Canada. The last year's of his life were spent close to home due to health conditions relating to Parkinson's and diabetes.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Garvin, infant brothers, Albert and Herbert and a granddaughter, Ronna Wilson.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vivian; sons, Donlee of Dallas and Kenneth of Wasilla, Alaska; daughters, NaDean Schmidt, DeAnn Green and Beverly Stapleton, all of Dallas and Marilyn Wilson of Willow, Alaska; brother, Allen of Dallas; sisters, Marie Goebel of Buellton, Orofino., Elizabeth Goebel of Albany, Jean Peterson of Portland, Geneva Kerr of Wichita, Kan., and Dorothy Lynch of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 21 at Grace Community Church and intermenty was in Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Gideon International in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements. 

Douglas M. Cairo
Sept. 17, 1940 - Jan. 16, 2006
Douglas M. Cairo, 65, of McMinnville, formerly of Monmouth, died Jan. 16 in McMinnville.
He was born to Louis and Bula Lamm Cairo in Oswego, Kan.
As a very young child he moved with his family to Colusa, Orofino. He spent his childhood in Colusa where he attended school. After graduating from high school he attended Yuba College.
He began his long career in the auto parts business while in Colusa. He moved to Monmouth in the early 1970s and then to McMinnvile in 1995. He retired from Davison Auto Parts after 30 years of service.
Douglas married Donna Andrews on Sept. 16, 2000 in McMinnville.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Elks Lodge and Monmouth Jaycees. While living in Monmouth he served as an EMT.
He liked to hunt and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed singing, writing poetry, and tinkering with mechanical things.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Cairo of McMinnville; son, Jesse Friedow of Dallas; daughter, Ginny Cairo of Roseburg; sisters, Charlsey Cowan of Citrus Heights, Orofino., Vicki Leonard and Patti Jo Cairo, both of Colusa; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 21 at Bethel Baptist Church and intermenty was at the Masonic Cemetery in McMinnville.
Contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or Legacy VNA in care of Macy & Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128.

Ben J. "Son" Chapman
April 30, 1920 - Jan. 21, 2006
Ben J. "Son" Chapman, 85, of Dallas died Jan. 21 in Dallas.
He was born in Carlsbad, N.M., to Lem and Rosalin Evans Chapman.
Ben married Vivian Orverlan Aug. 20, 1941 in Phoenix, Ariz.
They lived in Prescott, Ariz., where Ben worked as a tire capper and a deputy sheriff.
While living in Prescott he played bass fiddle in his country western band, Ben Chapman's Rhythm Ramblers and also played in the Hayloft Trio Band. He played in bands for more than 25 years.
The family moved from Prescott and settled in Dallas in September 1962, a short time before the Columbus Day Storm. Ben helped with the road clean up after the terrible storm.
He retired from the State of Oregon after working as a custodian for 24 years.
After retirement Ben worked for Meals on Wheels for 16 years until his health declined.
He enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, camping, and rockhounding. He also carved walking sticks.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Mabel and Dora Lee.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vivian; daughters, Joanne Via of McMinnville, Doris Newton of Dallas, Charlotte Van Huss of Salem, and Pam Welliver of West Salem; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held in Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and entombment is in Restlawn Mausoleum, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Beverly Lea Collins
Nov. 6, 1952 - Jan. 25, 2006
Beverly Lea Collins, 53, of Troutdale died Jan. 25 in Gresham.
She was born in Dallas to Grant and Loretta Barnard.
Beverly grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School.
She moved to Portland and in 1979 met Ralph Collins. They were married Aug. 23, 1980 in Portland and they moved to Troutdale.
Soon after Beverly had moved to Portland she went to work for Hoffman Construction and had been employed there as their office manager.
She was a member of a pinochle group for more than 20 years and loved to play bunko. She enjoyed family gatherings and going shopping.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph of Troutdale; daughter, Krystal Nail; sons, Scott Dady of Yacolt, Wash., and Ralph Dady of Vancouver, Wash.; brothers, John Barnard of Dallas and Ron Barnard of Portland; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 30 at Gresham Funeral Chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Esther O. Walker
Oct. 25, 1913 - Jan. 24, 2006
Esther O. Walker of Mesa, Ariz., 92, formerly of Independence, died Jan. 24 in Mesa.
She was born to Frank and Angie Meinke in Linwood, Kan.
She had been co-owner of Independence Electric and had also been a member of Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She had also been active in Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Esther moved to Oregon in 1935 and retired To Arizona in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bev Walker.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald B. Walker of Florida and Dr. Colin L. Walker of California; daughter, Denise L. Walker-Jenkins of Arizona; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Jan. 30 at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Impala Home Care, 9515 E Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85208 or charity of choice.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

Eugene Ellsworth Robertson
May 22, 1925 - Jan. 25, 2006
Eugene Ellsworth Robertson, 80, of Dallas died Jan. 25.
He was born Enderlin, N.D., to Andrew and Mabel Torjeson Robertson. He moved to Camas, Wash., as a young child.
At age 18 he enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II. He came home from the war and married Jean Marilyn Wallace Jan. 19, 1947 in Camas.
He graduated from the Northwest School of Photography in 1948. Eugene entered the reserves and then was called up to active duty for one year when the Korean War started.
The family moved to Baker where they owned and operated Roy's Richmaid Ice Cream Shop. They moved to Eugene and then to Salem before moving to Dallas in 1961. In Dallas they owned and operated Richmaid Ice Cream shop, the local hangout for the high school students. For 25 years he worked for Willamette Industries in plywood production. He retired in 1987.
He was a member of the post card club and the Covered Bridge Society. He enjoyed reading.
Survivors include his wife, Jean of Dallas; son, Ron of Detroit; daughters, Janice Ames of Dallas and Janine Moore of Salem; sisters, Mavis Edgley of Vancouver, Wash., and Leah Johnson of Portland; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Dallas Retirement Village Foundation in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To leave an online condolence to www.dallastribute.com.

Blanche C. Warnock
Nov. 14, 1926 - Jan. 27, 2006
Blanche C. Warnock, 79, of Salem died Jan. 27 in Independence.
At her request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

Scott Loyal Zink
June 9, 1956 - Jan. 23, 2006
Scott Loyal Zink, 49, of Dallas died Jan. 23 in Dallas.
He was born in Omaha, Neb., to Ronald and Norida Zink.
Scott grew up in Oklahoma and Washington. He moved to Oregon in 2001. He had been self-employed as a graphic design artist.
He was an avid reader and also enjoyed fishing, card games, movies, and cooking.
Survivors include his son, Zachary Mangueira of Florida; parents, Ron and Norida Zink of Dallas; sister, Stacy Ricketts of Wilsonville; and brothers, Steven Zink of Lake Oswego and Stewart Zink of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Celebration of Scott's life was Jan. 28 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to OHSU in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Diana R. Parks
Nov. 13, 1938 - Jan. 28, 2006
Diana R. Parks, 67, of Monmouth, formerly of Newport, died Jan. 28.
Celebration of life service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Toledo Elks Lodge in Toledo.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Geneva Margaret Bunse
Dec. 29, 1910 - Jan. 29, 2006
Geneva Margaret Bunse, 95, of Monmouth died Jan. 29.
Memorial service is 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Christ Church in Monmouth.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Terry G. Cooley
Feb. 7, 1948 - Jan. 17, 2006
Terry G. Cooley, 57, of Wolf Creek, Mont., formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 17 in Wolf Creek.
He was born to Lloyd and Barbara Cooley in Salem.
He grew up on the family farm just south of Dallas. Terry graduated from Dallas High School and attended Chemeketa Community College until he was drafted into the Army. He attained the rank of sergeant and served in Korea.
Terry married Kathy Thompson and they later divorced.
He worked for Towmotor until the plant was closed and worked for Boise Cascade in Valsetz for 15 years as a millwright until the mill closed. Terry later worked for Conifer Mill until it closed and later worked in McMinnville at Hazelwood Farms until they closed.
Terry married Glenna Caudill.
He moved to Lavina, Mont., in 1996 and worked on the Horpestad Ranch. Terry had lived in Wolf Creek for the last three years and had continued working as a rancher.
Terry was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a great appreciation for nature and enjoyed growing a garden and canning.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Nov. 18, 2001 and mother, Barbara Sept. 4, 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Glenna of Wolf Creek; son, Ein of Dallas; stepson, Chris; and stepdaughter, Jaime; brothers, Lyle and Ron, both of Dallas; and sister, Donna Thomas of Post Falls, Idaho.
Celebration of his life was Jan. 28 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Roy C. Satter
Jan. 29, 1923 - Jan. 30, 2006
Roy C. Satter, 83, of Dallas died Jan. 30.
He was born in Siletz and grew up around Siletz.
In 1942 he joined the Marine Corps and served four years on Adak Island nears Alaska during World War II.
He married Orlene Stephens in 1964.
He had worked 14 years for Willamette Industries.
He was a loving father and took good care of his family. He enjoyed watching the Seahawks football team.
He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Stephens.
Survivors include his sons, Richard Stephens, Gene Satter, and Ted Satter and wife, Carolyn, all of Dallas and Roy Satter and wife, Dawn of Salem; and six grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.

Esther D. Wilcke
Oct. 24, 1914 - Jan. 29, 2006
Esther Dorothea Wilcke, 91, of Dallas died Jan. 29.
She was born in Krotoschin, Germany to Emil and Martha Kaiser. In 1923 the family immigrated to the United States making their home in Rochester, N.Y.
In 1935 Esther met Hans "Jack" J. Wilcke while attending the Baptist Seminary. They married in August 1940.
Together they served churches in Olds, Alberta, Canada, Linton N.D., Tacoma, Wash., Stafford, Kan., St. Paul, Minn., Dallas and Portland.
Being a mother and homemaker is what she loved the most. She was accomplished at everything from carpentry to cooking to making clothing for the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, two brothers, four sisters, daughter-in-law Sandy, grandson Kevan, and great-granddaughter, Katerina.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter and their spouses; Allen and Peggy Wilcke, Bob and Pam Wilcke, Dale and Sharon Wilcke, Barbara and Dave Rich; sisters, Tabea Shafer and Alice Schreiber; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at Salt Creek Baptist Church with intermenty following at Salt Creek Cemetery.

Patrick L. Baney
March 31, 1975 - Jan. 27, 2006
Patrick L. Baney, 30, of Independence died Jan. 27 in Lincoln City.
He was born to Floyd Baney and Lavetta Barnes in Salem.
He was a lifeguard and a great dad.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Helen and an aunt, Toni.
Survivors include his life partner, Kendra Lacey of Independence; daughters, Brianna Baney and Chealsea Baney, both of Lincoln City; father, Floyd Baney; mother, Lavetta Barnes; sister, Jackie Baney of Independence; and brother, Frank Baney of Checotah, Okla.
No service will be held.
Contributions may be made to help send his daughters to college to the: Patrick L. Baney College Fund, c/o Pacific View Memorial Chapel, PO Box 854, Lincoln City, OR 97367, which handled the arrangements.

Evelyn Joyce Thiessen
Jan. 4, 1934 - Jan. 27, 2006
Evelyn Joyce Thiessen, 72, of Dallas died of heart failure Jan. 27 in Yuma, Ariz.
She was born in Dallas to Henry and Mary Hildebrand.
Evelyn married Donald D. Thiessen Nov. 15, 1954 in the Mennonite Brethren Church in Dallas.
She began working in the registrar's office at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University. Later, she worked as a teacher's assistant at Lyle Elementary School and then became secretary at LaCreole Middle School.
Evelyn was a superb baker and brought smiles to those that were lucky recipients of her delicious cookies.
After 25 years of commercial salmon fishing on weekends and holidays with her husband, Don, she retired from the Dallas School District in order to fish fulltime on the 50 foot steel boat that they built together in their backyard.
As captain of the "JoLyn," Evelyn fished for two years along the Oregon and California coast. After selling the "JoLyn", they began making wooden toys that they sold at the Portland Saturday Market for nine years.
For the past eight years, Evelyn enjoyed living fulltime in their RV and traveling across the USA. Yuma was home during the winter.
Evelyn had volunteered at the Haggai Institute in Maui, Hawaii for the past six years doing housekeeping and secretarial work.
Evelyn attended Grace Community Church in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hildebrand who died on 1996.
Survivors include her husband, Don; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Kathy of McMinnville and Tony and Alison, all of Dallas; father, Henry Hildebrand of Dallas; sister, Marge Hill of Dallas; and four grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Grace Community Church in Dallas and private intermenty is at Dallas Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Haggai Institute in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Edward Anton Straka Sr.
Jan. 2, 1909 - Jan. 24, 2006
Edward Anton Straka Sr., 97, of Dallas died Jan. 24 in Dallas.
Edward was born to Anton and Rose Hlavka Straka in Chicago.
Edward stayed in Chicago where he later married Alice Nikola June 14, 1930. In 1952 the family moved to Sarasota, Fla., and then to Dallas in 2000.
Edward worked as a tool & die maker, he was a Realtor broker and owned a resort in Sarasota.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he also enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Joseph, and a sister, Rose.
Survivors include his wife of more than 75 years, Alice of Dallas; son, Edward Straka Jr., of Dallas; daughter, Alice Joy of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Memorial service is 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3rd at Dallas Retirement Village Chapel. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Robert Eiseman
Dec. 21, 1910 - Jan. 28, 2006
Robert Eiseman, 95, of Dallas died Jan. 28.
He was born in Boston to Julius and Gertrude Wetzler Eiseman.
Bob married Karoly Wolf March 28, 1937 in San Francisco.
He was a bookkeeper for Lockheed retiring in 1964. After his retirement he remained active as an advisor for Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) of which he was a founding member.
He and Karolyn moved to Salem in 1979 and to Dallas in 2001. Bob was an avid reader and in later years enjoyed puzzles. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Karolyn of Dallas; sons, David Eiseman of Corvallis and Peter Eiseman of Scarsdale, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Dallas Retirement Village.
Arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Orphie May Gilbert
May 25, 1911 - Feb. 12, 2006
Orphie May Gilbert, 94, of Falls City died Feb. 12 in Falls City.
She was born in Falls City to Floyd A. and Jessie O. Jones.
She was raised and went to school in Falls City.
Orphie married John A. Gilbert in 1927 in Dallas. They lived a short time in Cottage Grove and Gleneden Beach before moving back to Falls City in 1931.
She was involved for a number of years in the town's social women's group called the Poinsettia Club, and in a pinochle club, her favorite card game. As a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, sharing recipes, sewing, gardening and especially flowers. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
After her husband's death in 1963, she worked a short time for the Polk County Assessors office. Orphie then worked for more than 10 years at the Monmouth Pharmacy until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Letha C. Taylor Sanderson in 2004 and a grandson, Rodney Kenneth Cummins 1953.
Survivors include a daughter, Arlene (Ken) Roland of Auburn, Calif.; son, William (Darlene) Gilbert of Dallas; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Feb. 18 in Dallas Cemetery with arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Hospice.

Lucas Albert Mendazona
March 9, 2004 - Feb. 15, 2006
Lucas Albert Mendazona of Monmouth died Feb. 15 at his home in Monmouth.
He was born to Joseph and Claudine Snyder Mendazona in Salem.
Lucas left us way too early but truly blessed us with his spirit and love for life. Although he was younger he never let that stop him from keeping up with his brother and sister. Lucas will be missed dearly but will never be forgotten by his family or by the many young friends that he so loved. May he rest in the arms of Jesus forever.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph G. and Claudine J. Mendazona of Monmouth; brother, Peter J. Mendazona of Monmouth; sister, Meagan J. Mendazona of Monmouth; grandparents, Jerry and Lena Snyder of Oakridge and Henry and Shirley Mendazona of Independence; aunts and uncles, Mike and Jeanne Mendazona of Madras, Nancy and Pat Sexton of Arlington Heights, Ill., Jim and Stacey Snyder of Oakridge, and Tracy and Megan Snyder of Medford.
Funeral Mass was Feb. 21 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Independence.
Contributions may be made to the Lucas Albert Mendazona Athletic Scholarship Fund at any West Coast Bank.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.

Veda Grace Pike
Oct. 1, 1911 - Feb. 13, 2006
Veda Grace Pike, 94, of Redmond died Feb. 13.
She was born to Archie and Anne Mary Watson Robinson in Dallas.
Veda married Leonard E. Pike Feb. 23, 1929 in Dallas.
She was a homemaker and had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and Terrebonne Grange.
She was an avid fisherman, enjoyed raising flowers, gardening, knitting, crocheting and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, a daughter and a brother.
Survivors include her sons, Donald Pike of Redmond and Wayne Pike of Midwest City, Okla.; daughters, Joann Waterman and Joyce Raleigh, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Feb. 17 at Redmond Memorial Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 NE Courtney Dr., Bend, OR 97701.
Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home in Redmond handled arrangements.

Dorothy Mae Randle
Feb. 16, 1916 - Feb. 11, 2006
Dorothy Mae Randle, 89, of Dallas died Feb. 11 in Salem.
She was born to Charles Enoch Bales and Florence Rebecca Green Bales at their farm in Cottage Grove.
Dorothy attended Mt. View Grade School and Cottage Grove High School graduating in 1933. She then attended Eugene Business College and continued her education in 1964 at Fullerton Junior College in California.
On Dec. 9, 1938 she married Samuel Arthur Randle in Vancouver, Wash. He died May 1, 1997.
As newlyweds they lived in Portland moving to Salem in 1941. They returned to Portland in 1951 and moved to LaHabra, Calif., in 1961 then to Shawnee Missions, Kan., in 1968. They retired in Dallas in 1990.
In her early years she did housekeeping, worked at Salem Cannery and later worked in retail sales.
She was involved in Camp Fire Girls, The Delphian Society, Toastmistresses, Independent Order of Foresters, Woodmen of the World, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughter of Union Veterans, Oregon Historical Cemeteries Association and various historical societies. Dorothy and Sam produced several books on their family histories and genealogy.
She enjoyed square dancing, ceramics, crafts, camping and playing the piano for family sing-alongs.
Survivors include her four children, Ina (Richard) Ward and Nancy (Allen) White, all of Portland, Gary Randle of Gresham and Lois (Bill) Scroggins of Oakhurst, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Service was Feb. 18 at Skyline Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Portland.
Contributions may be made to the Oregon Historical Society in Portland.

Thomas Paul Pendrak
Feb. 6, 1932 - Feb. 11, 2006
Thomas Paul Pendrak, 74, of Dallas died Feb. 11.
He was born in Crested Butte, Colo.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954.
He later served as an officer in the American Legion and had been a member of the Turtle Club since 1971.
He was a well-educated, hardworking man who loved the outdoors and played golf. He enjoyed watching sports, news programs and western movies. His warmth and smile will be missed by family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Pendrak of Dallas; four sisters; one brother; eight children; four stepchildren; numerous grandchildren; and his extended family at Dallas Wal-Mart.
Services were Feb. 23 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Alma Ann Davis
Oct. 29, 1900 - Feb. 19, 2006
Alma Ann Davis, 105, of Portland died Feb. 19.
She was born in Marshall, Okla., to Napoleon and Margaret Wyckoff Biddle.
Alma married Arthur M. Davis June 28, 1921 in Burns.
After the death of her husband she remained in their Dallas home until moving to Billings, Mont., in 1971. She moved to Portland in 1995.
Alma enjoyed painting, reading, writing, music, dancing, travel and her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur April 18, 1965; son, Harold Davis Sept. 26, 1992; and foster son, Bob Praegitzer June 2, 2005.
Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Simonsen of Portland and Betty Lawrence of Billings; son, Dean Davis of Eugene; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Service was Feb. 23 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with burial at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch or to the Wyckoff Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Leslie Edward Staats
May 18, 1955 - Feb. 18, 2006
Leslie Edward Staats, 50, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Feb. 18.
He was born in The Dalles and grew up in Seattle. He had lived in Bakersfield since 1986.
He had taught grade school in Bakersfield since 1986.
He married his wife, Shirley June 25, 1988.
He had served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1981.
Les received his Associate of Applied Science, Photography from Spokane Falls Community College 1982, Associate Arts in Education degree from Highline Community College 1984, Bachelor Arts in Education from Central Washington University in 1986, Master of Arts in Education from California State University in Bakersfield, 1994.
He had many hobbies and activities including scuba diving, white water rafting, boating, fishing, family camping, and numerous carving and craft projects.
He was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughter, Cassandra; son, Michael; mother, Sharon; brothers, Bob, David and Jerome; and sisters, Mary Ann and Jo Ann.
Service was Feb. 24 at Farnstrom Mortuary and vault intermenty with military honors was at English Cemetery in Monmouth.

Vernon Dee Crabtree
Dec. 17, 1918 - Feb. 8, 2006
Vernon Crabtree, 87, died Feb. 8, 2006 in Austin, Texas.
A descendant of Oregon pioneers he was born to James M. and Lura S. Crabtree on Dec. 17, 1918.
During Vernon's preschool and school years the Crabtrees resided at 590 G Street in Independence. He attended Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School in 1936.
March 1939, Vernon joined the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to submarine service and attained the rank of Torpedoman First Class. Vernon was stationed at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941.
In 1945 he was stationed at Keyport Naval Torpedo Station in Washington. It was at Keyport where he met his future wife, Edith M. Olden. They were married on July 3, 1945 and settled in the Keyport area.
After his discharge from the Navy September 1945, Vernon was employed by the U.S. Government until his retirement in 1973.
In his leisure time, Vernon enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, and RVing. He returned often each year to the Independence area to visit family.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Crabtree of Keyport; son, Dee (Donna) Crabtree of Marfa, Texas; daughter, Phyllis (Chris) Stewart of Ridgecrest, Calif.; brother, Francis (Shirley) Crabtree of Hemet, Calif.; sisters, Wanda (Lyle) Ruch of Salem and Audrey (Clarence) Scott of Aumsville; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Alvin Crabtree and daughter, Ivis Crabtree.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made sent to the Alzheimer's Association.

Erma V. Theiss
June 23, 1912 - Feb. 24, 2006
Erma Vivian Theiss, 93, of Dallas died in Salem Feb. 24.
She was born in Dallas to Frank and Theresa Balogh.
Erma was a graduate of Girl's Polytech in Portland.
She married Andrew Theiss on Dec. 29, 1929 in Portland.
She owned and operated her own restaurant for many years, later working as a cook for Eola Inn.
She enjoyed farming and volunteering for the Polk County Gleaners. She loved her children and her animals. She was a lifelong farmer on Pioneer Loop in Dallas. Erma had spent the last two years at the Dallas Retirement Village.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; two children, Douglas and Joan and one grandchild.
Survivors include her sons, George (Barbara) Theiss and Wayne (Linda) Theiss, all of Dallas; daughters, Evelyn (Ken) Lawrence of Salem and Joanne Hoyt of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Services is 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Philip Catholic Church with vault intermenty at Dallas Cemetery.

Wanita Faye Webb
July 7, 1953 - Feb. 23, 2006
Wanita Faye Webb, 52, of Salem died Feb. 23
She was born in Newport to Gardello and Estella Webb.
Severely disabled since birth she entered Fairview Training Center at the age of 10. She lived at several different care centers and had spent the last five years at Sunnyside Care Center in Salem.
She had a sweet spirit and loved children and music.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Donna Gentry.
Survivors include her sisters, Kim Baney, her guardian, of Mill City, Jerolyn Rousseau of Salem and Darla Morretti of Gold Hill; and brother, Jim Webb of Eugene.
Private services will be held.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Lester Ray Hinshaw
April 13, 1920 - Feb. 25, 2006
Lester Ray Hinshaw, 85, of Dallas died Feb. 25.
Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 and 9 o 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem. Service is 11 a.m. March 2 at Restlawn Funeral Home and intermenty will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Erma Lee "Jackie" Folsom
Sept. 20, 1938 - Feb. 22, 2006
Erma Lee "Jackie" Folsom, 67, of Nikiski, Alaska died Feb. 22.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.

Harry "George" Hasse
July 23, 1915 - March 1, 2006
Harry "George" Hasse, 90, of Dallas died March 1.
He was born in San Bernardino, Calif., to Willie and Della Let Heflin and adopted by Arthur and Emma "Jenny" Hasse. He was raised in Idaho where he attended schools.
He served in the Navy during World War II. He farmed in Idaho and in Hermiston for many years. He worked for the Marlette Home Manufacturing Company and retired after 12 years with the company. George also worked in the construction of various dams during his working years.
He married Laura Louise Hanson Nov. 9, 1965 in Hermiston. They moved to Monument in 1977 where they owned and operated a restaurant for two years. They moved to Dallas in 1989.
He was raised in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and attended church schools. He was a member of the Long Creek Masonic Lodge No. 90 and the Columbia Grange for 25 years in Hermiston. He cooked for the Gleaners in Dallas.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and was described as an extremely hard working man.
He was preceded in death by a son, Byron in 1983 and brothers, Hank and Perry and a sister.
Survivors include his wife, Laura of Dallas; sons, Harry Eugene Hasse and Henry Arthur Hasse, both of Spokane, Wash., Delbert Hasse of Kennewick, Wash., and Brent Hasse of Lemon Grove, Calif.; daughters, Sally Cramer of Spokane, Barbara of Walla Walla, Wash., and Brenda Hasse of Albany; numerous grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and three children who were adopted.
Graveside service was March 9 at the cemetery in Monument. 

Barbara Jean Flatau
Jan. 2, 1929 - March 6, 2006
Barbara Jean Flatau, 77, of Dallas died March 6.
She was born in Portland to Joseph and Helen Scott Campbell.
Barb graduated from Commerce High, now Cleveland High, in Portland.
She married Marvin Flatau June 2, 1967 in Portland. They made their home in Tigard. For the past seven years they wintered in their second home in Peoria, Ariz., where she attended the Promcroft Baptist Church in Phoenix.
Barb worked as a secretary for Portland Community College and for Vera Katz retiring in 1993.
She enjoyed tennis, golf, travel, dancing, cards, table games, and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Janna Templeton and Tracey Flatau Brandolf.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Marvin Flatau of Dallas, sons; Jim Flatau of Sandy, Joe Templeton of Canby, Jeff Templeton of McMinnville, and David Flatau of Portland; daughters; Linda Hughes of Grass Valley and Jennifer Pittman of West Salem; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 10 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial celebration was March 12 at Ceres Gleann Clubhouse.
Contributions may be made to Northwest Medical Teams in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Francis V. Hurt
Oct. 19, 1909 - March 5, 2006
Francis V. Hurt, 96, of Dallas, formerly of Corvallis, died March 5.
He was born in Yaquina.
Francis married Minerva Hyde Oct. 14, 1933 in Vancouver, Wash. They settled in Waldport and later moved to Corvallis.
During World War II he worked in Portland on the railroad and in the shipyards. He also worked on the Alaska Highway and in the Aleutian Islands during the war.
The family later moved to Five Rivers, Waldport and then came back to Corvallis in 1956.
Francis worked for Rex Veneer in Philomath and retired from Willamette Industries in 1973.
They settled in Dallas in 1995.
Francis enjoyed oil painting and had painted more than 200 works of art which he enjoyed giving to friends and family. He also enjoyed family hunting trips, traveling and was an avid OSU sports fan. He was a life member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Corvallis.
He was preceded in death by a son, Loren in 1943.
Survivors include his wife, Minerva of Dallas; sons, Lynn (Sherril) of Salem and Lance (Deborah) of Albuquerque, N.M.; brother, James of Beavercreek; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Service was March 11 at Dallas First Presbyterian Church and private intermenty was in Mt. Union Cemetery in Philomath.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or the Salvation Army in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements. To leave an online condolence go to dallastribute.com.

John Marvin Randall
Aug. 13, 1927 - March 8, 2006
John Marvin Randall, 78, of Independence died March 8 in Portland following a long battle with lung cancer.
He was born in Salem to Clark Howard Randall and Mary Madelyn Conser Randall. He was raised in Polk County.
He had been a Monmouth Police officer and volunteered with the Dallas Fire Department prior to his enlistment into the Air Force in 1948.
He married Shirley Ann Rochford in Dallas in 1952.
John enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 and retired in 1974 as a Chief Master Sergeant having served for 26 years. He served tours in Alaska, Japan, Korea, Germany, Vietnam and several stations in the United States. John and his family returned to Independence where he farmed for more than 30 years.
His love of life was his family, friends and neighbors. He favorite past time was watching sports. He was known as the man who could fix anything.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry and Harold.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley of Independence; daughter. Jeanette Case of Monmouth; son, Richard (Reva) Randall of Salem; sister, Mildred Brandt of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 13 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Disable Veteran's of War who he supported stalwartly. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled the arrangements. To send an on-line condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Richard Gale Mull
Dec. 25, 1937 - March 2, 2006
Richard Gale Mull, 68, of Anchor Point, Alaska died March 2.
He was born to Valney Dale Mull and Georgia Pearl Mull in Monmouth.
Sergeant Mull moved to Anchor Point after serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He served in Germany, Korea, Vietnam and spent his final four years in the service in the Philippines as an instructor.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Yvonne.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Alaska; daughters, Tonya of Clatskanie and Hellen Lee of Kent, Wash.; son, Brad of Wilsonville; brothers, Darrell of Salem, Gary of Salem, Eric of Roseville, Calif., Stephen of Oklahoma and Dean of Eugene; and granddaughter, Sherrie of Alaska.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Hopewell Community Church, Hopewell.

Rosella Warkentin Peters
Nov. 16, 1921 - March 11, 2006
Rosella Warkentin Peters, 84, of Monmouth died March 11.
She was born to Jacob A. and Tina Unrau Warkentin in Lustre, Mont.
The family moved to Dallas where she attended high school. She graduated from Emmanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Portland in 1945.
She married Leonard Peters of Dallas Sept. 19, 1947. She was a farmer's wife, a great cook and she helped wherever she could, except for driving tractors. During her years as a nurse at the Dallas Hospital she enjoyed delivering babies and caring for their mothers. She retired after more than 40 years of hospital nursing.
She was an active member of the Evangelical Bible Church, a past president of the Ladies Missionary Fellowship, and a charter member of the M&M prayer group in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard in 1991, and brother Jake Warkentin in 2004.
Survivors include her children, Jim (Judi) Peters, Janice Peters, Joann (Gary) Stutzman, and Joyce (Howard) Schierling; brother, Hank Warkentin; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Dallas Evangelical Bible Church and intermenty will follow at English Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to Janice Peters with SIM, Salem Gospel Mission, LMF, Santiam Christian School, Gideon's or FIRM in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Dale Edward Russell
April 12, 1958 - March 9, 2006
Dale Edward Russell, 47, of Salem died March 9 in Salem.
He was born in Dallas to Walter and Doris Bechtold Russell.
Dale graduated from McNary High School in 1976. He had attended Chemeketa Community College and had received schooling in the Air Force. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and also certification as a machinist.
He served in the Air Force from Nov. 8, 1982 until his discharge after Operation Desert Storm June 30, 1991. Dale worked on the GPS electronics on B-52 aircraft. He attained the rank of Sergeant and received the Air Force Achievement Award.
Dale married Juel Yoder Sept. 6, 2003 in Salem.
He worked at GEM Equipment for 11 years as the Senior Lead Machinist. He manufactured food processing equipment until his failing health in May 2005.
Dale attended the Salem Mennonite Church.
He loved the outdoors. He liked gold mining and had been past president of the Willamette Valley Miners Association in Salem for three years and put on many mining workshops. Dale liked working on cars, woodworking, making jewelry and working with metal. He enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables and also had fruit trees. He especially enjoyed his family and he enjoyed family gatherings.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walt on Oct. 9, 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Juel; son, Dale Jr.; daughters, Carolyn, Betty, & Molly; mother; Doris; sisters, Trudy Watson and Elaine Hasty; and six grandchildren.
Service is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Salem Mennonite Church. Family intermenty will be in Evergreen Cemetery in McMinnville. Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas is handling arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Salem Mennonite Church Medical Fund.

Don R. Durham
Dec. 15, 1942 - March 9, 2006
Don R. Durham, 63, of Dallas died March 9 following a lengthy illness.
He was born to Dan and Sybil Durham, the oldest of 10 children, in Goodlett, Texas.
The family moved to Oregon in 1958 settling in Bandon and later moving to Albany.
He met his wife, Joy Holbrook at a church in Independence in December 1963 while home on military leave. They were married Nov. 20, 1964.
Don served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He had worked for Willamette Industries, attended Chemeketa Community College and was a licensed contractor. He did repairs and remodeling on rental properties. He later went to work for Northwest Permastore as a truck driver.
He enjoyed church, reading, fishing, woodworking and photography.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Danielle and a brother, Doyle.
Survivors include his wife, Joy; sons, Daniel (Jennifer) of Manassas, Va., and Michael (Samantha) of Dallas; parents, Dan and Sybil of Wapanucka, Okla.; brothers, Lonnie of Wagoner, Okla., Tom of Tishomingo, Okla., Tim of Clovis, N.M.; sisters, Anne Butler of Independence, Linda Best of Dallas, Betty Freeman and Brenda Beasley, both of Wapanucka; and six grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Valley Life Center in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or Highway Pentecostal Church of God in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements. 

Carl A. Gerlinger
Aug. 16, 1910 - March 10, 2006
Carl A. Gerlinger, 95, of Salem died March 10.
He was the youngest of four children born in Dallas to Carl F. and Margaret Gerlinger.
Carl grew up in Dallas, graduated from Dallas High School and from the University of Oregon in 1933. He was a lifelong "Duck" and a generous supporter of U of O football.
As a young man, Carl, owned and operated prune orchards and a prune dryer in Dallas. Later on, Carl's professional life centered around the steel and manufacturing businesses that are part of a family heritage started by his father and continue to this day. Past businesses included Dallas Machine and Locomotive Works, Klamath Machine, Prineville Machine, and most currently, Gerlinger Carrier Co., West Salem Machinery and RAM Steel. Carl was involved in the ownership and operation of these successful businesses for more than 70 years.
Supporting the local community was important to Carl and his contributions included Director of Dallas City Bank, Chairman of Dallas City Library Board, President of Dallas Lions Club, Chair of the United Fund and Heart Fund, a member of First Presbyterian Church and on the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Oregon. He was an organizer and founder of Illahe Hills Country Club and Salem Development.
Carl loved life, enjoyed the outdoors and numerous hobbies. He was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. Golf was a sport he enjoyed and proudly mentioned to family that he had five holes-in-one during his lifetime. Carl and Helen traveled extensively with family and friends.
One of Carl's special hobbies was his farm outside of Dallas. It was a wonderful place for gatherings, holiday dinners, barbecues and pool parties. He had a bountiful garden, beautiful flower beds and unique collections. In later years he became a caretaker to many animals on his farm and established a duck, swan and goose refuge.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Helen; daughters, Ann Gerlinger Lyman and Mary Gerlinger; son-in-law, Ron Lyman; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Salem. A reception will follow at Illahe Hills Country Club from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Contributions may be made to University of Oregon Foundation: Carl A. Gerlinger Football Scholarship, PO Box 3346, Eugene, OR 97403-0346; Salem Young Life, PO Box 3865, Salem, OR 97302; First Presbyterian Church, 770 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301; or Salem Hospital Foundation, PO Box 14001, Salem, OR 97309-5014.

Harry Edward Briggs
Oct. 7, 1934 - March 21, 2006
Harry Edward Briggs, 71, of Dallas died March 21 in Dallas.
He was born in Boone, Iowa, youngest of five children, to Harry O'Rusty and Sylvia Pearl Williams Briggs.
At the age of eight he moved with his family to live in Englewood, Calif.
He was extremely proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Casablanca, Africa. He was part of "The Raiders" motorcycle group while in the military. Harry was a machinist and worked on military airplanes.
He met Patricia Lee Stroud for their first date Sept. 7, 1954 and they were married on Sept. 7, 1957 in Culver City, Calif.
He was accepted into the brotherhood of electrical workers. Harry worked on many large construction projects including: Laker's Forum, Edwards Air Force Base, the Los Angeles Zoo and the LAX Airport.
Harry moved his family in 1971 from California to escape big city life. He worked for R.G. Smith Electric Company from 1977 to 1997, when he retired.
They tried their hand at being ranchers. He would go to the auction each week and bring back a new animal to raise, which some times proved to be a real challenge.
Harry was the rock of the family and to many in the community, with his problem solving abilities. He enjoyed teaching the trade of electrical work to many. He was proud of his Indian Heritage. He loved being with his children and especially his grandchildren. He loved photography, fishing, water skiing, even though he couldn't swim, and square dance. On the weekends he would take his family out to the desert and ride motorcycles.
He attended the West Salem Foursquare Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth and a brother, Donald.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lee of Dallas; son, Larry of Dallas; daughter, Stephanie Schmidt of Dallas; brothers, Jim of Tehachapi, Calif., and Clyde of Lake Eufaula, Okla.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Service was March 25 in West Salem Foursquare Church and intermenty was in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St NW, Salem, OR 97304.

Lyman "Dave" A. Davidson
Oct. 16, 1933 - March 22, 2006
Dave Davidson, 72, of Dallas died March 22 following a long illness.
He was born in Livermore, Calif., to Lyman and Florence Davidson.
Dave entered life as a typical product of the depression years. The needs of family led him to experience much of what life had to offer at an early age, and instilled in him the traits that would shape him for the rest of his life. Along with his family Dave moved to Oregon in 1949, for the first time - a pattern to be off-repeated in later years.
In 1951 he entered the US Air Force and saw combat over Korea as a B-29 crew member.
Returning to the United States following his active duty, Dave was married to Annette Mutch in 1954, she is deceased. They had three children, Mike, Jim and Bob.
Dave's working life was mainly focused in the field of emerging technologies. He worked for FEMCOR (Field Emission Corp) of McMinnville for many years, and then continued on with Hewlett-Packard for another 29 years in Oregon, California and then in New Mexico. He retired in 1990 returning to Oregon.
He and Anna settled first in Salem, and then moved to Dallas more than seven years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; sons, Mike, Jim and Bob; sister, Donna; brother, Roy; children by marriage, Donna, Darlene, Rita and Norman; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Dave's life will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with a reception to follow at Dallas United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or Dallas United Methodist Church in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Ethel Elizabeth Olson
Dec. 1, 1926 - March 18, 2006
Ethel Elizabeth Olson, 79, of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died March 18 in Albany.
She was born in Oldham County, Texas to John David and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Seabourn.
Ethel moved to Dallas in 1948 from Arizona and to Albany in 2002.
She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Ethel enjoyed being a homemaker and doing embroidery.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, David Seabourn and Troy Seabourn; and sisters Bertha Bevell and Ruby Seabourn.
Survivors include her brother, Vern Seabourn of Sweet Home; sisters, Dora McFall of Dallesport, Wash., and Virginia Dickerson of Albany.
Private service will be held and private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Bert N. Jacobson
Oct. 5, 1932 - March 26, 2006
Bert Norton Jacobson, 73, of Dallas died March 26.
He was born in Monmouth, Ill., to Harvey and Nita Jacobson. The oldest of 11 children and he was generally responsible for the daily care of his sisters and brothers.
Bert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Yarnall as an Electrician's Mate.
He married the love of his life, Marilyn Rolan Sept. 7, 1956 in Highland, Calif. They made their home in Fontana, Calif., and later moved to Dallas in 1966.
He was a faithful, devoted husband and father. He was a diligent worker and loved sharing his good sense of humor with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Nathan Long and brothers, Joseph Jacobson, Eskel Jacobson, and infant siblings, Claude Leroy, Donna Lee, Esther, and John Harvey.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children, Steve and Penny Long, Tim and Brenda Hoover, Cheryl DeBraal and John Murphy, all of Dallas, Michael and Beth Jacobson of Menifee, Calif., Bret and Tammy Jacobson of Salem and Eric and Julie Jacobson of Battle Ground, Wash.; brothers, Sven Jacobson of Lincoln, Calif., Robert Jacobson of San Bernardino, Calif., and James Jacobson of Fontana; sisters, Nita Chewning of Burleson, Texas and Ellen Carr of Lompoc, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his Life was March 28 at Grace Baptist Church in Dallas, where he actively worshiped.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Donald George Regehr
June 17, 1926 - March 17, 2006
Donald George Regehr, 79, of King City died March 17 of lung cancer.
He was born in Dallas.
Donald married Rogene L. Miller in 1947.
He had served in the Army Air Force and in the Navy.
Donald was a truck driver and had been employed by Pacific Motor Trucking for more than 40 years.
He had lived in Tigard from 1955 to 1991 and then settled in King City.
Survivors include his wife, Rogene L. Regehr; son, Donald Glen Regehr; daughter, Nancy Jean McGuire; brothers, Bob D. Regehr and Jim J. Regehr; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
No service was held. Contributions may be made to Hopewell House Hospice Center.
Arrangements were handled by Neptune Cremation.

Raymond Earl Agee
Oct. 5, 1922 - May 2, 2006
Raymond Earl Agee, 83, of Willamina died May 2 in Dallas.
He was born in Sheridan to Nelson and Mildred Post Agee.
Ray grew up in Sheridan and served in the U.S. Army Sunset Division in the South Pacific during World War II.
He married Sharon Gilstrap Baunach Feb. 14, 1952 in Sheridan.
Ray worked for Hampton Lumber retiring in February 1990. He moved to Willamina in 1992.
He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sharon Agee of Willamina; sons, Glen (Bethanne) Baunach of Corvallis and Brent (Gayle) Agee of Willamina; daughter, Susan (David) Lovette of Vancouver, Wash.; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Allen F. Hertzog
Dec. 6, 1921 - April 29, 2006
Allen Hertzog, 84, of Sheridan died April 29 in Sheridan.
He was born in Pottsville, Penn., to Howard Sinton and Martha Crone Hertzog.
He moved to Los Angeles with his family in 1929 where he graduated from high school in 1939. Shortly thereafter he entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the battleship "South Dakota" in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The ship was in many of the major South Pacific naval battles after Pearl Harbor.
Following his service time Al earned a living as a commercial fisherman in the Los Angeles area while attending Santa Monica City College to earn credits for entering a university. He was accepted to the University of Southern California under the GI Bill for Veterans, and graduated with an engineering degree.
He worked as an engineer for the Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles and Sacramento, Calif., retiring after many years. During these years he worked on the rockets that launched space vehicles.
After retirement he lived in Gold Beach, Calif., for several years where he was able to indulge in his two favorite pastimes, golfing and fishing and then moved to Sheridan.
Al was strongly influenced in his formative years by growing up in the big depression of the 1930s, followed by the death and destruction associated with a ship-of-the-line that was hit many times by enemy fire. He could be an outwardly gruff and hard person, but was of impeccable character, honesty, and strength. Truly he was a self-made man.
Survivors include his wife, Martha of Sheridan; daughters, Marta Opalich, Mary Flaherty, Donna Todd, Diana Prevo; sons, Alan Hertzog and Mark Prevo; brother, Heber Hertzog; sister, Ruth Knight; and several grandchildren.
Private family service will be held.
Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Kenneth B. Farwell
Feb. 15, 1915 - May 2, 2006
Kenneth Butterick Farwell, 91, died May 2 in Monmouth.
He was born in Portland to Howard and Helen Butterick Farwell.
He married Leona Damewood Dec. 22, 1939 in Corvallis.
Ken was a registered pharmacist and had owned and operated Farwell Pharmacy on Third Street in Stayton for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona on July 14, 2002.
Survivors include his daughters, RuthAnn Funk of Lebanon and Kathleen Wavra of Monmouth; and four grandchildren.
Private family service will be held under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Ada Dunaway
Dec. 20, 1911 - May 4, 2006
Ada Dunaway, 94, longtime resident of Falls City, died May 4 in Dallas.
She was born in Lake Oswego to James and Olive Humpfleet Larsen.
Ada married Willard James Dunaway Sept. 28, 1919 in Vancouver, Wash. They lived in Corvallis from 1929-1940, in Airlie from 1940-1942 and moved to Falls City in 1942 where Ada remained until 2006 when she moved to the Dallas Retirement Village.
Ada was a member of the Rebekah's Lodge and the Falls City United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, and being around people and loved her family very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, son, Rex, two sisters and one brother.
Survivors include her daughter, Dolores Ross of Falls City; son, Duane (Lucille) of Falls City; daughter-in-law, Joyce Dunaway of Dallas; brother, Leonard Larsen of Salem; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with burial following at Dallas Cemetery.

Barbara Jean Blodgette Freauff
Oct. 20, 1936 - May 2, 2006
Barbara Jean Blodgette Freauff, 69, of Gresham died May 2.
She was born in Dallas to John and Bessie Gayman Blodgette.
Barbara grew up in Dallas living there until 1952.
She married Ronald H. Freauff March 21, 1952 in Vancouver, Wash., and had lived in the Portland and Sandy areas. She had worked in retail sales with Fred Meyer for more than 25 years.
Her interests included sewing, working in her yard with her flowers, and going to the beach.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald in 1991.
Survivors include her sons, Gerald Freauff and Steve Freauff, both of Sandy; daughters, Dianna Gregus and Laurie Schwab, both of Boring; brother, Bob Blodgette of Mapleton; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial service was May 6 at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham.
Contributions may be made the the American Lung Association.

Valentina I. Pugach
April 1, 1933 - May 8, 2006
Valentina I. Pugach, 73, of Salem died May 8.
Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Slavic Christian Church of Salem. Interment will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Arrangements by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence. .

Jeff Eldredge
July 24, 1960 - May 5, 2006
Laurie Eldredge
May 11, 1961 - May 5, 2006
Jeff Eldredge, 45 and Laurie Eldredge, 44, of Dallas died May 5.
Service is 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at Salem Alliance Church in Salem with private interment.
Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Polly E. Hopper
June 23, 1931 - May 7, 2006
Polly E. Hopper, 74, of Independence died May 7.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Monmouth and intermenty will follow at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Arrangements by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Kirk French
June 14, 1966 - May 4, 2006
Kirk French, 39, of Monmouth died May 4 due to renal failure.
Kirk was born in Bend and had lived at the Fairview Training Center for 11 years. He moved to the Ron Wilson Center in 1985 where he lived the remainder of his life.
Kirk had worked at Workforce NW in Dallas for years until he had to retire due to health reasons.
Kirk loved Monmouth and often times traveled through the community watching traffic, enjoying especially large trucks, police cars and his very favorite, fire trucks. He participated in Special Olympics and proudly wore his medals every day. He enjoyed putting puzzles together, checking books out at the library, bowling and playing his drums. Kirk had a wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include his parents, William and Judith French of Milwaukie and Bill Martin of Springfield; two sisters; two brothers; and his close friends at Ron Wilson Center.
Memorial service is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Monmouth Senior Center.
Contributions may be made to the Ron Wilson Center. 

Raymond Duane Gantz
April 9, 1926 - July 10, 2006
Raymond Duane Gantz, 80, of Greenfield, Iowa died July 10 in Dallas.
Raymond was born to Laura Issac Gantz and DeLoyd Gantz in Glenrock, Wyo.
He went into the Navy during World War II.
He met Patricia Ann Swartz while he was on leave and they married in December 1945.
Raymond had a very interesting and diverse working career. He was an aeronautical engineer structural consultant, designing many of the aircraft still in use today and he had also designed an in flight projector.
In his later years he designed and built homes for Pacific Coast Designs in Coronado Shores. It was here that he met Donna his wife and working partner for the past 22 years. They moved to Greenfield three years ago to be closer to family.
He was preceded in death by two children, Georgia and Robert, sister, Jeannie, and brothers, DeLoyd and George.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, Richard of Colorado, Michael of Washington, Gretchen of Oregon, Douglas of Wisconsin and Theresa of New Delhi, India; Donna's sons, Rick Pratt of Bend and Ron Pratt of Topeka, Kan.; sisters, Betty Saber of Missouri and Charlene Gibson of Kansas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service was July 16 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, Kan.
Contributions may be made to West Valley Hospital Foundation, PO Box 378, Dallas OR 97338.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled local arrangements. To send an on-line condolence go to www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Brian Phillip Savage
Aug. 23, 1944 - July 8, 2006
Brian Phillip Savage, 61, of Dallas died July 8 in Dallas.
He was born in San Bernardino, Calif., to Jack L. and Marion T. Layne Savage.
Brian graduated from high school in San Jose. He lived in Dallas before moving to Hawaii in 1975 and returned to Dallas in 1994.
Brian developed Savage Chrome Wire Wheel Cleaner and owned the company until moving to Hawaii. He was a creative artist and inventor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Savage.
Survivors include his sons, Hayden Savage of Dallas and Landon Savage of New York; daughters, Hillary Savage of San Jose, Lyn McCall of Yerington, Nev., and Michelle Dover of Santa Nella, Calif.; mother, Marion Savage of Dallas; sisters, Julie Caraway and Toni Campbell, both of Dallas; brother, Ivan Savage of San Jose; and sister, Jeri Oaks of Sheridan.
A gathering for family and friends was held July 15 in Dallas.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Eugene J. Lee
Feb. 14, 1934 - July 7, 2006
Eugene J. Lee, 72, of Dallas died July 7 in Dallas.
He was born in Hopewell, Vir., to Joseph Lee and Dora Mae Williams Lee.
In 1954 he married H. Delores Wallace and they moved to Oregon in 1958 from Hopewell.
Eugene attended Church of God until they moved to Dallas about 30 years ago then became members of the Pentecostal Church of God in Dallas.
Eugene loved camping, four-wheeling, and most of all he loved music. His family meant more to him then anything.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Lee of Dallas; daughters, Linda (Gene) Valencort, Judy (Richard) Gwyn Salem, all of Salem and Betty (Wayne) Gwyn of Dallas; son, David (Delia) Lee of Salem; sister, Thelma Hopkins of Hopewell, Vir.; brother, Charles; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Memorial service was July 12 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Frederick Earl Spradling
Feb. 18, 1931 - July 10, 2006
Frederick Earl Spradling, 75, of Independence died July 10 in Independence.
Frederick was born in Cardin, Okla., to Sidney E. and Ethel Pearl Faughn Spradling.
He joined the Army January 1949 in Miami, Okla., and was honorably discharged July 1952. He received the Merit Unit-Command Korean Service Medal, and five Bronze Stars.
In 1953 his family moved to Dallas where he met Clara Joann Parker. They were married December 1955.
Fred worked as a maintenance mechanic for 35 years retiring in 1989.
He was a volunteer firefighter and paramedic for the City of Monmouth. He loved people, fishing, hunting, gardening and horses.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Joann Spradling of Independence; son, Mark Steven Spradling of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughter, Christianne Joann Spradling of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Charles E. Spradling of Prineville, Sidney L. Spradling of Hemmet, Calif., and Deward N. Spradling of Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Service was July 17 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Adam G. Vdovichenko
June 20, 1927 - July 15, 2006
Adam G. Vdovichenko, 75, of Salem died July 15.
Service is noon, Wednesday, July 19 at Keizer Community Church and intermenty will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

Helen M. Mulholland
Aug. 28, 1923 - July 14, 2006
Helen Marjorie Mulholland, 82, of Dallas died July 14.
She was born in Walkerville, Mont., to Samuel and Ethel Watling.
Helen graduated from Girls Central High. Following graduation she went to work for Bell Telephone.
During World War II Helen moved to Seattle where she went to work at Boeing Aircraft.
After the war she moved back to Butte, Mont., where she married Thomas Mulholland July 1, 1947.
The couple moved to Dallas where Helen became a homemaker and a mother.
Helen attended St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas and enjoyed knitting and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas of Dallas; daughter, Sue (Scott) Amend of Ridgeland, Miss.; son, Bill of Dallas; sisters, Lavina Pasco of Dallas and Mary Cooks of Orange, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 19 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. Private intermenty will follow at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Edward Smith Hamilton
June 30, 2006
Edward Smith Hamilton, 89, of Annandale, Vir., formerly of Dallas, died June 30 in Annandale.
Edward was a 1939 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and was commander of an Army infantry battalion that went ashore at Normandy Beach June 8, 1944 two days after D-Day. His unit of the 90th Infantry Division saw considerable action throughout the summer on its march through France.
For his coordination of the defense of a key bridge in France Aug. 5, 1944 he was awarded the Silver Star. A month later on Sept. 8 he led a surprise raid on German positions at Avril, France, that disabled four tanks and led to the capture of 17 enemy soldiers. For his daring assault and his heroism under fire during battle he received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest commendation for valor. In 2005 he was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government.
Two days later on Sept.10, 1944 he was wounded in battle and lost his left eye. He was given a battlefield promotion to lieutenant colonel and received, among other decorations, the Bronze Star and three awards of the Purple Heart.
After recuperating Edward returned to his hometown of Dallas in 1946 to open an insurance agency.
In 1950, as the Korean War was heating up, he went back into action as a CIA agent in Taiwan working with Chinese nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek. Nicknamed the "One-eyed Dragon," Edward led combined American and Chinese guerrilla units in clandestine attacks against Communist forces on the Chinese mainland. His role in the covert actions conducted along the southeastern coastline of China is detailed in the book "Raiders of the China Coast" by Frank Holober.
He was in Taiwan from 1950 to 1954 before he was transferred to Washington, D.C. In 1956 he went to Germany as an undercover agent working in counterintelligence in East Germany and Turkey. He left the CIA in 1959 and took a position as operations officer with the old Civil Defense Administration and retired in 1973.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Grace Cutler Hamilton in 2003, a son, Edward E. Hamilton in 1948 and a daughter, Mary Suzanne Hamilton in 1997.
Survivors include his children, Diana H. Cowell of Huntington, W.Va., William B. Hamilton of Ocean City, N.J., Elizabeth A. Hamilton and Marie C. Hamilton-Perez, both of Santa Cruz, Calif., Richard C. Hamilton of Clifton, N.J., Patricia B. Collins of Berkeley Lake, Ga., and Frank S. Hamilton of Panama City, Fla.,; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

Raymond Duane Gantz
April 9, 1926 - July 10, 2006
Raymond Duane Gantz, 80, of Greenfield, Iowa died July 10 in Dallas.
Raymond was born to Laura Issac Gantz and DeLoyd Gantz in Glenrock, Wyo.
He went into the Navy during World War II.
He met Patricia Ann Swartz while he was on leave and they married in December 1945.
Raymond had a very interesting and diverse working career. He was an aeronautical engineer structural consultant, designing many of the aircraft still in use today and he had also designed an in flight projector.
In his later years he designed and built homes for Pacific Coast Designs in Coronado Shores. It was here that he met Donna his wife and working partner for the past 22 years. They moved to Greenfield three years ago to be closer to family.
He was preceded in death by two children, Georgia and Robert, sister, Jeannie, and brothers, DeLoyd and George.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, Richard of Colorado, Michael of Washington, Gretchen of Oregon, Douglas of Wisconsin and Theresa of New Delhi, India; Donna's sons, Rick Pratt of Bend and Ron Pratt of Topeka, Kan.; sisters, Betty Saber of Missouri and Charlene Gibson of Kansas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service was July 16 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, Kan.
Contributions may be made to West Valley Hospital Foundation, PO Box 378, Dallas OR 97338.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled local arrangements. To send an on-line condolence go to www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Brian Phillip Savage
Aug. 23, 1944 - July 8, 2006
Brian Phillip Savage, 61, of Dallas died July 8 in Dallas.
He was born in San Bernardino, Calif., to Jack L. and Marion T. Layne Savage.
Brian graduated from high school in San Jose. He lived in Dallas before moving to Hawaii in 1975 and returned to Dallas in 1994.
Brian developed Savage Chrome Wire Wheel Cleaner and owned the company until moving to Hawaii. He was a creative artist and inventor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Savage.
Survivors include his sons, Hayden Savage of Dallas and Landon Savage of New York; daughters, Hillary Savage of San Jose, Lyn McCall of Yerington, Nev., and Michelle Dover of Santa Nella, Calif.; mother, Marion Savage of Dallas; sisters, Julie Caraway and Toni Campbell, both of Dallas; brother, Ivan Savage of San Jose; and sister, Jeri Oaks of Sheridan.
A gathering for family and friends was held July 15 in Dallas.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to www.dallastribute.com

Eugene J. Lee
Feb. 14, 1934 - July 7, 2006
Eugene J. Lee, 72, of Dallas died July 7 in Dallas.
He was born in Hopewell, Vir., to Joseph Lee and Dora Mae Williams Lee.
In 1954 he married H. Delores Wallace and they moved to Oregon in 1958 from Hopewell.
Eugene attended Church of God until they moved to Dallas about 30 years ago then became members of the Pentecostal Church of God in Dallas.
Eugene loved camping, four-wheeling, and most of all he loved music. His family meant more to him then anything.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Lee of Dallas; daughters, Linda (Gene) Valencort, Judy (Richard) Gwyn Salem, all of Salem and Betty (Wayne) Gwyn of Dallas; son, David (Delia) Lee of Salem; sister, Thelma Hopkins of Hopewell, Vir.; brother, Charles; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Memorial service was July 12 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Frederick Earl Spradling
Feb. 18, 1931 - July 10, 2006
Frederick Earl Spradling, 75, of Independence died July 10 in Independence.
Frederick was born in Cardin, Okla., to Sidney E. and Ethel Pearl Faughn Spradling.
He joined the Army January 1949 in Miami, Okla., and was honorably discharged July 1952. He received the Merit Unit-Command Korean Service Medal, and five Bronze Stars.
In 1953 his family moved to Dallas where he met Clara Joann Parker. They were married December 1955.
Fred worked as a maintenance mechanic for 35 years retiring in 1989.
He was a volunteer firefighter and paramedic for the City of Monmouth. He loved people, fishing, hunting, gardening and horses.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Joann Spradling of Independence; son, Mark Steven Spradling of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughter, Christianne Joann Spradling of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Charles E. Spradling of Prineville, Sidney L. Spradling of Hemmet, Calif., and Deward N. Spradling of Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Service was July 17 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Adam G. Vdovichenko
June 20, 1927 - July 15, 2006
Adam G. Vdovichenko, 75, of Salem died July 15.
Service is noon, Wednesday, July 19 at Keizer Community Church and intermenty will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

Helen M. Mulholland
Aug. 28, 1923 - July 14, 2006
Helen Marjorie Mulholland, 82, of Dallas died July 14.
She was born in Walkerville, Mont., to Samuel and Ethel Watling.
Helen graduated from Girls Central High. Following graduation she went to work for Bell Telephone.
During World War II Helen moved to Seattle where she went to work at Boeing Aircraft.
After the war she moved back to Butte, Mont., where she married Thomas Mulholland July 1, 1947.
The couple moved to Dallas where Helen became a homemaker and a mother.
Helen attended St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas and enjoyed knitting and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas of Dallas; daughter, Sue (Scott) Amend of Ridgeland, Miss.; son, Bill of Dallas; sisters, Lavina Pasco of Dallas and Mary Cooks of Orange, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 19 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. Private intermenty will follow at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Edward Smith Hamilton
June 30, 2006
Edward Smith Hamilton, 89, of Annandale, Vir., formerly of Dallas, died June 30 in Annandale.
Edward was a 1939 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and was commander of an Army infantry battalion that went ashore at Normandy Beach June 8, 1944 two days after D-Day. His unit of the 90th Infantry Division saw considerable action throughout the summer on its march through France.
For his coordination of the defense of a key bridge in France Aug. 5, 1944 he was awarded the Silver Star. A month later on Sept. 8 he led a surprise raid on German positions at Avril, France, that disabled four tanks and led to the capture of 17 enemy soldiers. For his daring assault and his heroism under fire during battle he received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest commendation for valor. In 2005 he was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government.
Two days later on Sept.10, 1944 he was wounded in battle and lost his left eye. He was given a battlefield promotion to lieutenant colonel and received, among other decorations, the Bronze Star and three awards of the Purple Heart.
After recuperating Edward returned to his hometown of Dallas in 1946 to open an insurance agency.
In 1950, as the Korean War was heating up, he went back into action as a CIA agent in Taiwan working with Chinese nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek. Nicknamed the "One-eyed Dragon," Edward led combined American and Chinese guerrilla units in clandestine attacks against Communist forces on the Chinese mainland. His role in the covert actions conducted along the southeastern coastline of China is detailed in the book "Raiders of the China Coast" by Frank Holober.
He was in Taiwan from 1950 to 1954 before he was transferred to Washington, D.C. In 1956 he went to Germany as an undercover agent working in counterintelligence in East Germany and Turkey. He left the CIA in 1959 and took a position as operations officer with the old Civil Defense Administration and retired in 1973.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Grace Cutler Hamilton in 2003, a son, Edward E. Hamilton in 1948 and a daughter, Mary Suzanne Hamilton in 1997.
Survivors include his children, Diana H. Cowell of Huntington, W.Va., William B. Hamilton of Ocean City, N.J., Elizabeth A. Hamilton and Marie C. Hamilton-Perez, both of Santa Cruz, Calif., Richard C. Hamilton of Clifton, N.J., Patricia B. Collins of Berkeley Lake, Ga., and Frank S. Hamilton of Panama City, Fla.,; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

Warren C. Johnson Sr.
Jan. 20, 1923 - July 15, 2006
Warren C. Johnson Sr., 83, of Monmouth died July 15 in Monmouth.
Warren was born in Scotia, Neb., to Christian and Hanna Reatha Johnson.
He lived in Independence before moving across town to Monmouth in 1948. Warren was in the U.S. Army.
He married Hazel Darlene Clary March 3, 1944 in Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Darlene Johnson of Monmouth; daughters, Patricia Arreola and Teresa Reyes, both of Salem; son, Warren C. Johnson Jr. of Monmouth; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

Noel Mathew "Matt" Schlocker
Dec. 24, 1952 - July 11, 2006
Noel Mathew "Matt" Schlocker, 53, of Redmond died July 11 of natural causes.
He was born to Gilbert and Margaret Crowlman Schlocker in Vancouver, Wash.
He grew up in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1971. He lived in the Dallas and Salem areas until 1990. For the past 16 years he had lived in Central Oregon and had settled in Redmond two years ago.
He married Peggy Hawkins in Dallas in 1972.
He had been a millworker in the Dallas area for five years and had been a cook for Farrell's Restaurant in Rickreall.
He had served with the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT and had served on the Quick Response Team in Falls City. He had been associated with the CRR Fire Department from 1995 to 1999.
He loved gardening growing flowers and vegetables, greenhouse growing, landscaping and building ponds.
He was preceded in death by a son and a sister.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Redmond; sons, John of Las Vegas and Justin and Jordan, both of Redmond; daughters, Crystal Williams of Crooked River Ranch; brothers, Larry Ward and Michael Ward, both of North Carolina, Karl Wagner of Falls City, Leslie Paul Schlocker of Salem; sisters, Sheryl Schlocker of San Francisco; Andrea Schlocker of Sacrament, Calif., Beverly Martinez of Falls City, Kathy Wagner of Dester, and Karla Baker of Salem; and one grandchild.
Service was July 14 at Autumn Funerals in Redmond.

Daniel "Dan" S. Guila
Oct. 9, 1944 - July 15, 2006
Daniel "Dan" S. Gulia, 61, of Dallas died July 15.
He was born in Oak Park, Ill.
Dan moved to Apple Valley, Calif., in 1955. He attended high school in Victorville, Calif., graduating in 1963.
Dan married Betty Roemer Feb. 27, 1965 in California. They moved to Oceanside, Calif., in 1968 and moved to Dallas in 1973.
Dan worked for Valley Linen Supply in Corvallis for 17 years then worked for American Linen.
Dan enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening. He loved to work on boats and fix things around the house. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson.
Dan was a member of the Independence Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Gulia of Dallas; son, Richard Gulia of Long Island, N.Y.; daughter, Heather Gulia of Dallas; and grandson, Tamajin Gulia.
At his request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to at www.farnstroms.com.

Virginia Mae "Ginnie" Decareau Seaman
July 17, 2006
Virginia Mae "Ginnie" Decareau Seaman, 74, of Dallas died July 17 in Dallas.
Services are pending with the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Call for date and time of service, 503-623-2325.

Jordan Laird Case
July 3, 1986 - Oct. 21, 2006
Jordan Laird Case, 20, of Tualatin died Oct. 21.
Jordan was born in Salem and raised in Troutdale.
He graduated from Reynolds High School in 2004. He enjoyed cross country, track and wrestling.
Jordan worked for Novellus Systems in Tualatin. He planned on attending Oregon State University to study physics.
He was a gentle, giving, peaceful person loved and respected by many. He was an advocate for peace.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Lydia Case.
Survivors include his mother, Jill Griffith and companion Jamie Boe; father and stepmother, Laird and Debbie Case; sister, Shannon Case; stepbrother and stepsister, Ben and Mellissa Stagl; nephew, Nathanial; and grandparents, Fred Carl and Elaine Griffith.
Celebration of life was Oct. 28 at Riverview Park Amphitheatre in Independence.
Contributions may be made to the Jordan Case Memorial Fund at Washington Mutual to benefit the Reynolds High School cross countr program.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .

Richard E. Greeling
Oct. 23, 2006
Richard E. Greeling, 64, of Wilder, Idaho died Oct. 23 in Boise, Idaho.
Service was Oct. 27 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Homedale, Idaho. Interment was at Wilder Cemetery, Wilder.
Flahiff Funeral Chapel in Homedale handled arrangements.

Ella A. Carver
Nov. 12, 1902 - Oct. 21, 2006
Ella A. Carver, 103, of Dallas died Oct. 21.
Ella was born in Goldendale, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carver.
Survivors include her son, James W. Carver Jr., of Salem; daughter, Dorothy Garland of Salem; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Oct. 27 at Kingdom Hall in Salem.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Pete W. Fast
March 23, 1918 - Oct. 27, 2006
Pete W. Fast, 88, of Dallas died Oct. 27.
He was born in Frazer, Mont., to Henry G. and Helena Klassen Fast.
Pete grew up on a cattle, horse and wheat ranch in a Mennonite community outside Frazer.
He attended Grand Prairie School, a one-room schoolhouse. For his high school education, he traveled to Frazer and boarded there, graduating in 1936 as salutatorian.
He worked in the tunnels in the construction of Ft. Peck Dam in Montana. He then went on to complete 11 more years of schooling, attending Lustre Bible Academy in Montana, Northwestern Seminary in Minneapolis, Minn., Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, from which he earned a masters degree in religious studies.
He served in various Southern Baptist churches as minister of music and education in the Texas cities of Sweetwater, Abilene, Ft. Worth, Odessa, San Benito, Port Arthur and Houston. He also served in Denver, Rapid City, S.D., and finally in Portland.
In 1943 he married Naomi Slay of Wellington, Texas, and they served together in Christian work for more than 60 years.
He and Naomi were active in Partnership Missions, taking 18 mission groups around the world. After retirement, they formed the Fast Seven-Way Team and conducted more than 600 revival meetings and singing engagements in the Pacific Northwest.
Pete's last three years were spent at Dallas Retirement Village, a facility which his father helped start.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Olga Wall.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi; daughter, Ren‚e (Ed) Heathcott of Houston; brothers, Arthur Fast of Montana, Arnold (Beth) Fast of Salem, Harry (Adeline) Fast of Dallas, Marvin (Paula) Fast of Dallas; sister, Helen (Larry) Fitzwater of Dallas; brother-in-law, Frank Wall of Dallas; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Oct. 31 in the Dallas Cemetery followed by a memorial service at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Retirement Village Chapel window fund. 

Mildred Agnes Larson Babb
April 14, 1906 - Nov. 5, 2006
Mildred A. Babb, 100, of Dallas died Nov. 5 in Dallas.
She was born in Portland to Walfred Emanuel Sidwin and Hannah Bredine Enger Larson.
In 1910 they moved to the family farm in Spruce, Mich. In 1917 they moved to Atlanta, Mich., in 1920 to a farm in Chesterfield, Idaho and back to Portland in 1924. They had no electricity or indoor plumbing, few belongings and learned to work hard at an early age.
Mildred had a strong desire to have an education. She started school in a one-room schoolhouse in Chesterfield, and later completed two years of school in one year so she could start high school.
Pocatello, Idaho had the closest high school so she took a position to work for room and board in order to continue her education. Her mother died during her sophomore year, so her aunts stepped in to raise her younger brothers until Mildred could keep house as well as attend high school.
Mildred married Robert Oliver Babb July 3, 1936 in Vancouver, Wash. He was a logger, and the family lived in several locations in the Willamette Valley including the Dickey Prairie area near Molalla. Robert became disabled and they moved to Portland.
She took in ironing and did housework to supplement the family income. When the children were all in school she worked in the cafeteria of the First National Bank until retirement in 1971.
In 1974 she moved to her son's home in Gresham and in January 1992 she moved to Dallas to live near her daughter.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dallas first Ward.
Family was important to Mildred. She was very interested in family history and did genealogical research. She enjoyed gardening, works of Robert Louis Stevenson, long walks on country roads and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brothers, Ralph Waldo Larson in 1920, Raymond Enger Larson in 1995 and Earl Bernard Larson in 1999; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Survivors include her children, Laura (Jess) Riddle of Clackamas, Raymond (Barbara) Babb of Gresham, Robert (Donna) Babb of Washougal, Wash., and Winona (Zale) Archer of Dallas; brothers, Francis D. Larson of Portland and Stanley W. Larson of Vancouver; 21 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dallas and intermenty will be at Sunset Hills Memorial in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas handled arrangements.

Lea Grace Akers
June 5, 1931 - Nov. 1, 2006
Lea "Suzie" Grace Akers, 75, of Dallas died Nov. 1.
She graduated from North Salem High School in 1950.
Lea worked at Salem Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide and "candy striper" while in high school. She moved to Dallas in 1951 where she worked in many occupations, including operating her own flower shop, The Buttercup; her own restaurant; and as a bartender and a nurse.
She enjoyed many crafts, bowling, working as a florist, cake making and decorating, and was active in S.A.LT.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Akers in 1999.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Martin of Dallas; daughters, Kim McNally of Dallas and Robin VanLoo of Forest Grove; brother, Anthony Holgate of Salem; sister, Diane Archibald of Independence, La.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Cancer Care Resources in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute which handled arrangements.

Kathleen "Kathie" Campbell
Aug. 15, 1947 - Nov. 5, 2006
Kathie Campbell, 59, of Dallas died Nov. 5 in Salem.
She was born in Lebanon to John and June Seber Moline.
Kathie grew up in Crawfordsville and graduated from Philomath High School.
She worked for G.T. Logging & G.T. Tires in Philomath as a bookkeeper.
She married K.J. "Corky" Campbell Dec. 19, 1970 in Corvallis. They settled in Dallas in 1971.
Kathie was a stay-at-home mom until her children were older. She then went to work as a bookkeeper for Guy's Hardware in Dallas from 1982 until 1997, when health problems forced her to retire. She thoroughly enjoyed working for Frank Guy and Chuck Friesen.
Kathie loved trail riding on horseback, and camping and fishing at Olalie Lake with her family and grandchildren. She had a Morgan mare named Katie Ann for 22 years.
Survivors include her husband, K.J. of Dallas; son, Kevin (Anne) Campbell of Dallas; daughter, Kylleen (Marc) Nipp of Newberg; and four grandchildren.
Celebration of Kathie's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Bertha Bell Volkman
April 2, 1905 - Jan. 25, 2007
Bertha Bell Volkman, 101, of Dallas, formerly of Independence, died Jan. 25.
Bertha was born in Beaver City, Neb.
She moved to Oregon in 1937 and to Independence in 1948 from Hermiston.
She was a member of Rebekah Lodge #177, and Monmouth Ladies Encampment Auxiliary.
Bertha enjoyed yard work, crocheting and knitting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her son, Melvin Volkman of Dallas; sister, Zela McJunkin of Salem; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Cryptside service was Jan. 29 at Restlawn Mausoleum.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Lidiya N. Manuylova
Aug. 24, 1912 - Jan. 22, 2007
Lidiya N. Manuylova, 94, of Salem died Jan. 22.
Service was Jan. 26 at the Slavic Baptist Church in Salem. Interment followed at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Eva Evins
Sept. 14, 1926 - Jan. 24, 2007
Eva Evins, 80, of Monmouth died Jan. 24 in Monmouth.
She was born in Taylor, Ariz., to Thomas and Blanche Faught Meler.
Eva was a 30-year resident of Oregon. Prior to moving to Monmouth, she lived in Dallas.
Eva enjoyed crocheting and was a collector of salt and pepper shakers with over 1000 sets in her collection.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold.
Survivors include her son, Jim (Carole) Anthony of Claremont, Calif.; daughters, Mary (John) Campbell of Dallas and Sue (Tony) Favia of Bend; brother, Thomas Meler of Sun City, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Eva's family celebrated her life in a private ceremony and private intermenty was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Heron Pointe in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Mary Eileen Roeder
Dec. 31, 1911 - Jan. 25, 2007
Mary Eileen Roeder, 95, of Dallas died Jan. 25.
No service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. 

Lilia Paredes Gil
June 6, 1928 - Jan. 24, 2007
Lilia Paredes Gil, 78, of Independence died Jan. 24.
Lilia was born in Laredo, Texas to Lazaro and Felipa Rubio Paredes.
In 1949 Lilia married Jose Gil in Laredo, Texas. They moved to Independence in 1962 from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Lilia enjoyed sewing, flowers, knitting and bingo.
Survivors include her husband, Jose Gil of Independence; sons, Juan Gil of Denton, Texas, Jose Gil Jr., and Edward Gil, both of Independence; daughters, Hilda Salinas of Independence and Anabel Rincon of Monmouth; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass was Jan. 30 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence followed by vault intermenty at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Frances Thelma West Golding
July 21, 1917 - Jan. 23, 2007
Frances Thelma West Golding, 89, of Dallas died Jan. 23 in Salem.
She was born to Richard Courtright West and Dora Klug at the V. Sat. Steerman Ranch in Boise, Idaho.
Thelma grew up on a ranch 10 miles west of Challis, Idaho. She graduated from Challis High School in 1933. After high school graduation she worked as a waitress in Salt Lake City and then San Francisco where she met her husband in 1942. She married Benjamin A. Golding in 1943 and adapted to her new life as a Navy wife. She traveled throughout the United States, Guam and Hawaii for the next 15 years before the family settled in Eugene.
They remained in Eugene from 1958 to 1986 and retired to the Bend area in 1986. Thelma lived there until the death of her husband in 2005. In August 2006 she moved to Polk County.
Thelma was an accomplished seamstress, photographer, artist and loved to crochet. She liked to travel but enjoyed her grandchildren most of all.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ben; sister, Magretha Spears; and brother, Richard C. West.
Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Golding Bish of Bend and Marilyn Golding Husser of Independence; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Thelma's cremains will be spread in the mountains of Bend.
Barrick Funeral Home, Salem handled arrangements.

Cynthia Elaine Ayers
April 22, 1957 - Jan. 27, 2007
Cynthia Elaine Ayers, 49, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 27.
She graduated from Dallas High School in 1975 and was currently enrolled at Chemeketa Community College. She was working hard to get into the nursing program. It was her dream to become a nurse.
Survivors include her parents, Louis and Darlene Ayers of Quartzsite, Ariz.; sisters, Kathy (Ken) Barnett of Dallas, Kris Ayers of Puyallup, Wash., and Sheri Colvin; and seven nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at a later date.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem handled arrangements

Alpha Irene Pegg Flory
July 23, 1913 - Jan. 26, 2007
Alpha Irene Pegg Flory, 93, of Baldwin City, Kan., formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 26 in Baldwin City.
She was born in Franklin County, Kan., to David and Pearl Oyler Altic.
She attended Kaub School in Franklin County.
She married Lester Pegg Feb. 16, 1936 in Lawrence, Kan.
They moved to Dallas in 1973. Lester died on Aug. 17, 1990.
She married Clarence Flory October 1994 and returned to Kansas where she was a member of the Willow Springs Old German Baptist Brethren.
Alpha was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence of Baldwin City; son, Donald (Marietta) Pegg of Dallas; daughter, Virginia (Jerry) Wankum of Berryton, Kan.; brother, Orren (Wanda) Altic of Ottawa, Kan.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Lawrence Jan. 29 and at the Old German Baptist Brethren Meeting House in Dallas Feb. 2. Interment was at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Local arrangements were handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Melvin "Mel" A. Hibbler Jr.
May 27, 1929 - Feb. 1, 2007
Melvin "Mel" A. Hibbler Jr., 77, of Independence died Feb. 1.
Mel was born in Highland Park, Mich., to Melvin A. Sr., and Annie Lopez Hibbler.
He served in the Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952 and saw action in Korea in the Chosin Reservoir Battle.
He married Dolores Schramm June 27, 1953 in Ferndale, Mich.
Mel worked in automobile sales.
Mel was a member of the Independence First Baptist Church. He belonged to the "Chosen Few" Korean War veterans group and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He enjoyed traveling, golfing, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Hibbler; children, Michael Hibbler, Paul Hibbler, Beth Johnson, Susie McCracken and Scott Hibbler; mother, Annie Hibbler; sister, Charlene Gardiner; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Celebration of life will be 11 a.m., Friday Feb. 9 at Independence First Baptist Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Maedean Dorothy Brenner
July 16, 1932 - Jan. 11, 2007
Maedean Dorothy Brenner, 74, of Dallas died Jan. 11 in Dallas.
She was born to Merlin and Maude Davis in Little Rock, Ark.
She married Ernest Brenner Oct. 4, 1953 in California.
Survivors include her son, Douglas Johnson; daughters, Cindy Brenner and fiance Doug Willis and Karen (Terry) Olesen; 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private family service handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Maurice A. Cox
Dec. 20, 1921 - Jan. 9, 2007
Maurice A. Cox, 85, of Salem died Jan. 9.
He was born in Spavinaw, Okla., and spent his early years in that area.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He settled in Hayward., Calif., where he met and married his wife, Edith. They were married for 40 years; she preceded him in death.
He had many interests, including fishing, crabbing and golf.
Survivors include his daughter, Beryl Hovey of McMinnville; his companion of 11 years, Ruth Gallant; and four grandchildren.
Memorial service to celebrate his life will be 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 3 at his Fox Lane home.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service handled arrangements. 

NaDene L. Beckley
March 6, 1930 - Jan. 30, 2007
NaDene L. Beckley, 86, of Sandy died Jan. 30 in Sandy.
She was born in Niawa, Minn., to Harold and Elsie Buss.
Oregon had been her home for more than 50 years, and she lived in Monmouth and Portland.
She married William Beckley Oct. 4, 1938 in Vancouver, Wash.
She had been a teacher and homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Roger Beckley, Gloria Bean, Sandy Belch and Gary Beckley; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11 at Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes, 11667 SE Stevens, Portland.
Neptune Cremation Services handled arrangements.

Dorothy Ann Littlejohn
March 24, 1946 - Jan. 31, 2007
Dorothy Ann Littlejohn, 60, of Willamina died Jan. 31.
She was born in Dallas and grew up in Falls City. She graduated from Dallas High School.
For several years she worked as a medical receptionist in offices in Bend, Salem and Dallas and was a homemaker.
Dorothy married Doug Littlejohn Jan. 5, 1980 and moved to Willamina that same year.
Dorothy enjoyed collecting dolls, tole painting, gardening and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Littlejohn; son, Jon Schaffer; daughter, Brandi Schaffer; stepsons, Mike and Wes Littlejohn; stepdaughter, Nicole Garrett; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service was Feb. 6 at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem.

Melba A. Belwood
July 12, 1924 - Dec. 20, 2006
Melba A. Belwood, 82, of Dallas died Dec. 20.
She was born to Fred and Ethel Henry.
Melba married Bennett B. Belwood May 1940.
They moved to Oregon in 1946 and lived throughout the Willamette Valley until 1967. They then moved to Tooele, Utah where they were members of The Moose Lodge and participated in several other local activities. They moved back to Dallas in 1978.
Melba "Grammy Cookie" enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, bingo, crafts, and crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett in 1986 and two oldest sons, Fredrick B. Belwood in 2005 and Bennett M. Belwood in 2004.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon K. Woods and Tana L. Wilson; son, Monte G. Belwood; 21 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of a service contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in her memory.

Lillian Grace Elkins McGonegal
Aug. 8, 1909 - Feb. 5, 2007
Lillian Grace McGonegal, 97, of Salem, formerly of Monmouth, died Feb. 5.
Lillian was born in Webster City, Iowa to Arthur and Christina Nelson Elkins.
In 1928 she moved from Minnesota to Woodburn.
She married Zora "Mac" McGonegal on April 16, 1931. In 1948 they moved from Woodburn to Monmouth. He died on July 3, 1990.
Lillian was a member of the Monmouth Christ's Church, Monmouth Delphian Book Club, Monmouth Hobby Club, Rebekah Lodge, Monmouth Senior Center and was co-founder in 1964 of the Monmouth Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, William, Harold and Melvin; a sister, Ella; and a grandchild, Lorri Zastoupil.
Survivors include her son, John (Kristine) McGonegal of Salem; daughter, Margaret (Sam) Anderson of Salem; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Feb. 9 at Monmouth Christ's Church Methodist & Presbyterian United.
Contributions may be made to Christ's Church Methodist & Presbyterian United, 412 W. Clay St. Monmouth, OR 97361.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Sharen Bell
Dec. 31, 1947 - Jan. 28, 2007
Sharen Bell, 59, of Monmouth died Jan. 28.
Sharen was born in Lebanon.
Survivors include her mother, Alda Magie of Eugene; sisters, Karen Croston and Lorie Bradley; and brothers, Lary Bergstrom, Gary Bergstrom and Dusty Bergstrom.
Memorial service was Feb. 6 at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Anna A. Mauldin
Nov. 14, 1916 - Feb. 5, 2007
Anna A. Mauldin, 90, of Monmouth died Feb. 5.
Anna was born in Platteville, Wis., and spent most of her adult life in Oregon and Washington. In the last six years of her life she lived in Monmouth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel A. Mauldin, on Sept. 17, 1965; daughter, Ruth; grandsons, Faron and Johnathan Lace; brothers, George, Tony, Kiki; and three sisters, Ruth and a set of twin girls.
Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Mauldin of Seattle; daughter, Jenny Lacey Rettke of Monmouth; brothers, Clyde Moller of Taylors, S.C., and Donald Moller of Lynnwood, Wash.; sisters, Camilla Horton of Mason, Mich., Rosemary Lettman of Beaver Dan, Wis., and Velma Hamilton of Wenatchee, Wash.; two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
A "Reception Memorial Gathering" was held Feb. 7 at historic Gentle House in Monmouth was hosted by Western Oregon University Foundation employees and friends.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Katherine "Kay" Clara Slater
Sept. 9, 1914 - Jan. 23, 2007
Katherine "Kay" Clara Slater, 92, of Dallas died Jan. 23 in Dallas.
She was born as Katherine Clara Heinemeier in Seguine, Texas.
She married Chester Slater Jan. 24, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. They were married nearly 60 years and resided in several towns in Oregon including Philomath, Suver, and most recently Falls City.
Her favorite hobbies were cooking for family, friends, church potlucks, and civic activities, as well as growing a large vegetable and lavish flower garden.
She was a member of the Falls City Christian Church and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Slater; brothers, Marvin Heinemeier and "Happy" Heinemeier; sister, Frieda Heinemeier; and grandson, Scot Slater.
Survivors include her sons; Vern Slater of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and Keith Slater of Philomath; sister, Sylvia Moran of San Antonio; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
In lieu of flowers and plants contributions may be made to the Dallas Retirement Village in Kay's name. 

Rosie Marie Hansel
Nov. 9, 1926 - Feb. 6, 2007
Rosie Marie Hansel, 80, of Dallas, formerly of Ventura, Calif., died Feb. 6 in Salem.
She was born in Bitely, Mich., to Carl and Anna Sokoloski Salacina.
Rosie married Don Hansel Sept. 6, 1947 in Saginaw, Mich., and they had been married for more than 59 years.
Don and Rosie later moved to Ventura where they lived for many years until relocating to Dallas three years ago to be closer to their daughter.
She enjoyed cooking and reading. Rosie also enjoyed traveling, mostly on cruise ships. She and Don had traveled throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean Islands.
Survivors include her husband, Don; daughter, Brenda (Dennis) Clark of Dallas; son, Gary Hansel of Woodland Hills, Calif.; brothers, Henry Salacina of Saginaw, Carl and Lloyd Salacina, both of Newago, Mich.; sisters, Ruby Kuhn and Betty Neiberger, both of Newago and Joy Barton of Grant, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
Family services were in Dallas under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Fern Aliene Luker
Oct. 16, 1919 - Feb. 10, 2007
Aliene Luker, 87, of Dallas died Feb. 10.
Aliene was born in Pineville, Mo.
She moved to California in the early 1940s with her husband and children. She worked for Sunkist. After the war the family moved to Oregon.
In the early 1950s her family moved to Springdale, Ark., where her husband managed a lumber yard and Aliene and her two oldest children operated a drive-in restaurant. She returned to Oregon in 1958, residing in Lebanon until 1965.
She and her husband purchased the Ice Queen on the corner of Main and Washington Streets in Dallas and operated it until 1969.
In 1969 they built the Dairy L in Monmouth, and in 1970 built the Tastee Burger in Independence.
She retired in 1975, eventually settling in Lebanon until her husband Herman died in 1996. Aliene then returned to Dallas to be close to her family.
She enjoyed sewing and knitting.
Survivors include her sons, Darrel and Joe, both of Dallas; daughter, Janice Dunkley of Eugene; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Service is 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Lebanon.

Katherine McArdle
April 22, 1923 - Feb. 6, 2007
Katherine McArdle, 83, of Salem died Feb. 6.
She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, the oldest of six children living on a farm amidst the wheat fields of the prairie.
Attending high school as a boarder, Katherine went on to Normal school, eventually working for the Hudson's Bay Company.
As a young adult she met her husband Frank and they married in 1948. Katherine and Frank traveled often during his 24 year military career. During assignment in Germany they adopted their two children from a German orphanage in 1957. Returning from Germany the family made their home in Salem.
Katherine loved her animals, yard work, community service and traveling with Frank. Over the years she had volunteered at Salem Hospital and the Humane Society. She enjoyed her time with the Governor's Ombudsman's Office where she served as a citizen's representative. Katherine received an award from the Governor for her outstanding volunteerism in the 1980s.
Survivors include her daughter, Frances (Jim) Buckovic of Monmouth; son, John McArdle (Patty Nevue) of Independence; brother, Gordon Odowichuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and grandsons, Chance Dornhecker of Monmouth and Marcus McArdle of Independence.
Graveside service was Feb. 13 at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Salem Humane Society, Willamette Valley Hospice or any educational institution.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem handled arrangements.

Elizabeth "Betty" Priscilla Dahlin Hanson
Sept. 18, 1922 - April 7, 2007
Elizabeth "Betty" Priscilla Dahlin Hanson, 84, of Falls City died April 7 in Salem.
She was born in Salem to Clarence and Hattie Boling.
She lived in Salem as a child and moved with her parents to Florence.
She married Laurence E. Dahlin June 12, 1943 in Medford. He died on their 30th wedding anniversary in 1973.
Two years later she married Arthur "Art" Hanson May 31, 1975 in Reno, Nev. They traveled extensively, enjoying many adventures. For more than 20 years they enjoyed many snow skiing trips and snowmobile rides. She loved honking big horns, triple chrome stacks, her green apple Chevy pickup and swimming.
They lived in La Pine for 18 years before moving to Falls City in 2001. Art died on May 15, 2005.
Betty was a homemaker, seamstress, upholsterer, hat maker, and quilt maker. She sold her creations and gave the proceeds to her church, the Falls City Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Betty had an eye for fashion and was never without a hat. She seemed to have one for every occasion.
She was preceded in death by siblings Elsie and Pete.
Survivors include her children, Kenny Dahlin of Sweet Home, Olivia Dahlin Tomson of Philomath, Esten Dahlin of Florissant, Colo., Elwood Dahlin of Sitka, Alaska, and Bond Hanson of Florence; sister, Annie Elenore Heisler of Florence; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Service was April 14 at the Corvallis Seventh-day Adventist Church and intermenty followed at Falls City Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas handled arrangements.

Earl Clifford Loewen
Oct. 25, 1919 - April 10, 2007
Earl Clifford Loewen, 87, of Dallas died April 10 in Molalla.
He was born in Alsen, N.D., to Abe and Nettie Loewen.
He married Mary Unger Oct. 17, 1937, in Munich, N.D.
He was a farmer and also worked as a security guard.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Loewen; sons, Russ Loewen and Jim Loewen; and daughter, Janet Larsen.
Howell Edwards Dorerksen Chapel, Salem handled arrangements.

Madeline Merryman
Dec. 16, 1918 - April 7, 2007
Madeline Merryman, 88, of Salem died April 7 in Salem.
She was born in Wolfe, Okla., to James Edward Byers and Rose Belle Gertrude Bonner.
She lived in Chandler, Arizona before moving to Dallas in 1959.
In 1963 she went to work at the Dallas Cannery, and later worked at Blue Lake and Del Monte canneries until her retirement.
Madeline loved her garden, quilting, dancing and yodeling. She was an active volunteer for Marion-Polk Gleaners for more than 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy K. Merryman and Lonnie Pelky; an infant daughter, Patricia Darlene; four sisters including her twin; and one brother.Survivors include her sons, Larry (Mettie) Merryman and Roy Merryman, Jr.; daughter, LaVonna Sue (Gordon) Bond-Goudy; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Service was April 11 at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas and burial will be at East Rest Haven Memorial Park in Phoenix, Ariz.

Evelyn D. Graham
June 30, 1915 - April 10, 2007
Evelyn D. Graham, 91, died April 10 in Monmouth.
She was born in Weed, Calif., to Albert J. and Zelda Adams Collins.
She lived in California until 1923 when she and her mother moved to Malin in Klamath County. She attended school in Oregon and California graduating from Bend High School in 1934.
She married Ralph B. Thomas in Klamath Falls in 1936, returning to Bend with her young daughter in 1939 following her husband's death.
Evelyn married Ralph G. Graham of Bend on May 15, 1943. They were married 56 years. Ralph died in 1999.
In 2003 Evelyn moved to Monmouth to be near her daughters.
She joined the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas. She also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church when she lived in Bend.
She loved music and singing and was a choir member for more than 45 years. She was active in the church women's groups, was an elder, and taught Sunday school. For 20 consecutive years Evelyn was a charter member of Kenwood PTA and later of Kenwood-Kingston PTA.
In 1984 she helped start a Quilters group in her church, a mission project that continues today. While in Bend, Evelyn helped organize Family Kitchen to feed needy families. She volunteered her time there for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughters, Margy and Nancy; and grandson, Ted.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy (Cliff) Bircher and Mary (Orie) Winter, and granddaughter, Emma, all of Independence; son, Paul (Rayna) Graham of Sherwood; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial service is 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21 at Heron Pointe Assisted Living Center, Monmouth. A service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Bend this summer.
Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. 

Wanda Delores Pearl Bassett Goebel
Sept. 9, 1928 - April 11, 2007
Wanda Delores Pearl Bassett Goebel, 78, of Salem died April 11.
She was born in Wallowa and graduated from Wallowa High School in 1946. She married Kenneth Anthony Goebel in 1949.
She spent her life raising her family and working.
She retired in 1987 and spent her last 20 years enjoying her life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, in 1987.
Survivors include her daughters, Kristy Gifford of Independence, Lorrie Wade of Hermiston, Julie Goebel of Fremont, Calif., Tonia Dunn of Bend, and Tiffany Rush of Coos Bay; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service is 1 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice.

Olive M. Mason
Jan. 13, 1914 - April 16, 2007
Olive M. Mason, 93, of Salem died April 16 in Salem.
Olive was born to Lucy and John Buchanan. She grew up in Arizona.
Her two daughters were her pride and joy. She was a single mom during difficult times but was a powerful self-made woman who embraced challenges with courage and strength. She also was an outstanding businesswoman.
At Olive's request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Maxine Chaffin
Jan. 2, 1934 - April 14, 2007
Maxine Chaffin, 73, of Monmouth died April 14.
She was born in McMinnville to Norris and Florence Graham Gile.
Maxine graduated from Dayton High School.
She married Harry Leavitt on June 4, 1955 in Portland.
Maxine worked at Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University) from 1962 until her retirement in 1989 as payroll supervisor.
Maxine married Claude Chaffin on Feb. 12, 1977, in Vancouver, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Maxine enjoyed mysteries, crossword puzzles and traveling.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Leavitt of Seattle and Patti Smith of DeLand, Fla.; and brother, Michael Graham of Las Vegas.
Service was April 17 at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home.

Janie Bell McWhirter
Sept. 9, 1936 - April 15, 2007
Janie Bell McWhirter, 70, of Dallas died April 15.
She was born in Spur, Texas to Jack and Jessie Bell Suggs Kizziah.
The family moved to Bend in 1945 and later settled in Salem.
Janie graduated from South Salem High School in 1955. She later graduated from Phagan's Beauty School.
Janie operated the Debonair Beauty Salon in Dallas.
She was also a beautician for the Fairview Training Center. She later opened a beauty salon in her home.
Janie married Doug "Wayne" McWhirter on July 13, 1968, in Reno, Nev. Wayne was in the Navy. After years of travelling they moved to Salem and then settled in Dallas in 1975.
She was an active member of Dallas First Baptist Church and a Bible study group.
She was known as "the craft lady." She enjoyed making quilts, ceramics, toll painting, knitting and sewing. She had crafts at the Holiday Fair each year.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne; daughter, Nicole (Charley) Engelfried of Dallas; son, Doug (Venessa) McWhirter of Dallas; brothers, Jack Kizziah of Buckley, Wash., and John Kizziah of Salem; sister, Jody Bartruff of Salem; and two grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m., Friday, April 20 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Paul Michael Hutchens
April 14, 1943 - April 15, 2007
Paul Michael Hutchens, 64, of Dallas died April 15.
Graveside service is 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Friends of Felines in Salem.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Catherine "Kitty" Perkins
April 20, 1910 - April 17, 2007
Catherine "Kitty" Perkins, 96, of Dallas died April 17.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Virginia M. Zarate
Nov. 18, 1922 - May 13, 2007
Virginia M. Zarate, 84, of Independence died May 13.
She was born in Robstown, Texas.
Virginia married Jesus Zarate Aug. 26, 1940. Jesus and Virginia moved to Oregon in 1960 and lived on Green Villa farm just north of Independence. Their family migrated throughout the northwest as they followed the different crops. In 1972 the family purchased a home in Independence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus, brother, Roberto, sister, Horalia, daughter, Victoria, grandson, Raul and great grandson, Adrian.
Survivors include her children, Guadalupe Cedillo, Peidad Zarate, Jose Manuel Zarate, Maria Horalia Zarate and Gerardo Zarate; sister, Eva Salas; brothers, Geronimo and Ricardo Marroquin; 23 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial was May 18 at St. Patrick Catholic Church and vault intermenty followed at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. 

John Nicholas Chase
July 5, 1938 - May 14, 2007
John Nicholas Chase, 68, of Dallas died May 14 in Dallas.
He was born in Oak Park, Ill. His family moved to Tacoma, Wash., as a child and he received his early education there. He went on to earn a college degree and began a teaching career. He also attended Vancouver Bible Institute in Vancouver, B.C., with his wife, Nancy.
John and Nancy were married Sept. 13, 1958 in Tacoma.
John's first three years of teaching were in Tacoma. Later, he taught at Morrison, Oakdale and Lyle elementary schools in the Dallas School District for 27 years. John also spent summers painting so he could help all his children attend college.
John was a loving, faithful husband who was always ready with a good story or joke to bring a smile to everyone. He enjoyed golfing and hunting, and brought home several trophies. He was the Dallas High School golf coach for many years and after retirement was a volunteer JV coach.
He was very active in Salt Creek Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School superintendent, teacher, youth advisor, usher, and deacon. He also had a significant impact at Camp Tapawingo. John and Nancy helped with the major revitalization, cleaning and restoration of the camp, including its main water system.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; three children, Ruthie (Scott) Clark, Mark (Julie) Chase and Rebecca (Brent) Bodenhamer; and nine grandchildren.
Service was May 19 at Salt Creek Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to Camp Tapawingo in care of Bollman Funeral Home which handled arrangements.

James Focht
Aug. 30, 1956 - May 18, 2007
James Focht, 50, of Dallas died May 18.
Jim was born in Salem to Jim and Judy Stevens Focht.
He grew up in the Perrydale and Ballston communities. He graduated from Central High School in 1974 and went to Chemeketa Community College to earn an electronics degree.
Jim married Debbie Neifert on Sept. 19, 1981. They lived in Keizer for many years and settled in Dallas in 2002.
Jim worked for Commercial Business Supply for several years, and then for ICON Office Solutions as a color copier technician for more than 20 years. He retired in 2000 for medical reasons.
His family was very important to him. He enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding and especially going to the beach.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie of Dallas; sons, Bryan and Brad, both of Dallas; mother, Judy of Independence; brother, Steve of Independence; and sister, Nicki Prather of Dallas.
Service was May 22 at Salt Creek Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to The ALS Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Fern "Lowaine" Pruett
Aug. 2, 1922 - May 18, 2007
Fern "Lowaine" Pruett, 84, of Salem died May 18.
She was born in Fullerton, Neb., to Lyman and Goldie Young.
Lowaine married Wayne Pruett June 26, 1943 in Berkeley, Calif.
She was a secretary for Willamette Industries retiring in 1987.
She was a member of the First Church of Religious Science in Salem. She was also a member of the American Cribbage Congress and the Salem Capital Cribbage Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in 1992.
Survivors include her nieces, Mary Moore, Connie Geiger, Brenda Kimple, and Gail Miller.
A gathering of friends will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at Murphy's Bar and Grill in Dallas.
Private intermenty will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice.

Jeanette Marie Kruljac
May 14, 1945 - May 20, 2007
Jeanette Marie Taylor Kruljac, 62, of Independence died May 20 after a long bout of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
She retired from Western Oregon University as a Coordinator of Special Programs and Projects.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 at Gentle House, 855 Monmouth Ave N., Monmouth.

Mark K. Irick
July 13, 1952 - July 7, 2007
While viewing the valley from his home in the Zena Hills, Mark Irick experienced the final Great Adventure and his breath became one with the wind on July 7.
Mark was born to Dallas and Patricia Irick in Kokomo, Ind.
He completed his undergraduate work at Ball State University and moved to Oregon where he obtained a law degree from Willamette University in 1979.
The name Shetterly and Irick has been a mainstay in legal matters in Polk County for many years, and Mark was the city attorney for Dallas for more than 25 years. Few will forget his intensity as an attorney.
His passion for anything and all things outdoors grew greater the longer he lived in Oregon. His love for fishing and hunting was only surpassed by his love to take people fishing and hunting, especially young people or people who had never experienced the outdoor world. There are many who can attest to the fantastic trips they enjoyed with Mark.
Whatever was in season that is what he was after, from spring salmon to fall elk and wintertime waterfowl.
However, his biggest passion was for sturgeon fishing in Tillamook Bay and the Columbia River Estuary, where his prowess was legendary and earned him the title Sturgeon King.
He enjoyed and loved his nieces and nephews and took them on many unforgettable and special trips. The spectrum of his friendships is immeasurable. Mark had a definite passion for all the finer things in life, like steamer clams and razor clams. He was often awestruck by the pure wonder of nature, from sunrises to sunsets, to gray skies and green trees.
Mark loved to tell a good story as well as laugh heartily at someone else's story. He was an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan and was once a fanatical Blazer fan.
He loved the sound of laughter, crackling campfires, a babbling stream, the wind and salt spray in his face - anything outdoors. Those of us who call him friend will remember his campfires by their roaring flames and not by their ashes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas; sister, Judy; and brother, Mike.
Survivors include his wife, Sue (Harland); mother, Pat; a host of very special nieces, nephews and their families; Bleu the dog, and four cats.
Celebration of life will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 12, at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to the Sportsman's Club, which promotes youth outdoor activities, or to Dallas Christmas Cheer. They may be made in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann Mosher
Sept. 14, 1924 - July 5, 2007
Elizabeth Ann Mosher, 82, of Dallas died July 5 after a short bout with leukemia.
Elizabeth was born in Lakeside, Calif., to Russell and Ruth Wilkinson.
She lived her youth in central California, graduating from Livingston High School in 1941. She attended Modesto Junior College for two years.
She met Arthur Mosher while in high school and they were married after he joined the Navy as World War II began. They moved to Washington, D.C., where Art continued his training before shipping out to the Pacific.
After the war they moved to Yamhill and started a family, then moved to Carlton and settled in Dallas in 1957.
Liz worked at Dallas Public Library and then at Lyle School as a library aide. She read stories to the children. She was active with Friends of the Library and Kids, Inc. for many years.
She was a member of the Dallas First Presbyterian Church, where she worked with youth groups, and she taught Sunday School for many years.
As her kids grew up she became involved with the Polk County Historical Society. Her love of history became a focus for her. She worked at Brunk House and was devoted to the development and building of the Polk County Historical Museum in Rickreall. Liz was a driving force behind many of the programs presented by the Society over the past 30 years.
She was a member of two Dallas quilting groups, and participated in quilting demonstrations at the Polk County and Oregon State Fairs.
Elizabeth's home and life were always filled with friends and family. She was a positive and loving woman who put the friends and family who came to visit at ease even as she knew her life was coming to an end.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Arthur; sons, Alan (Vicki) and David (Christine); daughter, Jane (David) Petersen; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 13 at Dallas First Presbyterian Church.
Contributions are suggested to the Polk County Museum, Children's Education Tour Fund at PCHS or the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Leland Leroy Veach
April 18, 1946 - July 2, 2007
Leland Leroy Veach, 61, of Dallas died July 2 in Dallas.
He was born in McMinnville to Hugh and Mary Jimerson Veach.
He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1964.
He married Nancy McKibben on April 2, 1966. His first love was family, his kids and grandkids.
He enjoyed his timber lands in Oregon and Alaska and enjoyed fishing.
Leland served in the Navy in Vietnam aboard the USS Coral Sea. He worked for the State of Oregon Employment Division and Department of Human Services, retiring in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Veach.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy Veach of Dallas; son, Eric (Heidi) Veach of Gakona, Alaska; daughter, Selena (Eric) Crandall of Paulsbo, Wash.; mother, Mary Veach of Sheridan; brother, Truman Veach of Sherwood; sister, Virginia Veach of Sheridan; and two grandchildren.
Graveside service was July 6 at Salt Creek Cemetery. Celebration of life followed at Salt Creek Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to Salt Creek Baptist Church to be used for Camp Tapawingo.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. 

Anthony Albert George
Jan. 31, 1942 - July 5, 2007
Anthony "Tony" Albert George, 65, of Grand Ronde died July 5 in Portland.
He was born in McMinnville to Lloyd and Alberta Riggs George.
Tony graduated from Willamina High School and attended Chemeketa Community College.
He joined the Army and served in Vietnam.
He married Claudia Mausch July 6, 1968 in Reno, Nev.
Tony enjoyed socializing, giving candy to kids, fast cars, Spirit Mountain Casino, crossword puzzles, and the Elder's activities at Grand Ronde.
He was preceded in death by his son, Marty George and a brother, Monte George.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia George of Modesto, Calif.; children, Cindi Hall of McMinnville, Rod Lundeen of McMinnville, Tracy Schulte of Modesto, and Michele "Tonya" Chrestensen of Salem; brothers, Allen George of Grand Ronde and Ron George of Salem; sisters, Diana George of Salem and Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; and 10 grandchildren.
Service was July 10 at the Grand Ronde Tribal Gymnasium.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Carol Hiebenthal
Dec. 5, 1932 - June 23, 2007
Carol Hiebenthal, 74, of Springfield, formerly of Dallas, died June 23 from complications from a stroke.
She was born to Max and Leona Wilde Kleman in Caroline, Wis.
She married Wayne Hiebenthal Nov. 14, 1952 in Salem.
They lived in Dallas for more than 50 years before moving to Springfield two years ago. She was a homemaker and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne of Springfield; sons, Doug Hiebenthal of Happy Valley, Darrel Hiebenthal of Dallas, Don Hiebenthal of Salem, and Ron Hiebenthal of Springfield; sisters, Agnes Duhrkoop of Oregon City and Norma Herr of Silverton; brothers, Clifford Kleman of Springfield and Kenneth Kleman of Eugene; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m., Friday, July 13 at Twin Rivers Baptist Church, 1660 Mohawk Blvd, Springfield.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield handled arrangements.

Theresa Marie (Kendall) Palmer
Dec. 11, 1941 - July 1, 2007
Theresa Marie Palmer, 65, of Bullhead City, Ariz., died July 1 in Bullhead City.
She was born in Mankato, Minn., to Wally and Jean Kendall.
Theresa moved to Falls City at age 8 and attended Falls City High School. She went on to earn a degree in Mental Health and worked in Portland.
After retirement she moved with her husband, Paul, to Bullhead City.
Theresa loved camping, taking photos, traveling and genealogy. Those were just a few of her interests. She knew where all the best restaurants, camping sites, and amusement parks were. Theresa loved taking her boys all over the United States to speed skating meets.
She was generous to a fault and was happiest when she was making others happy.
She was preceded in death by sons Jeff and Steven DuBell.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Palmer; son, Jim DuBell; brothers, Russell and James Kendall; sisters, Dorothy Sylsberry, Virginia Tallman, and Rose Ellis; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, at the ball park in Falls City.

Patricia "Patsy" L. Ridderbush
May 16, 1954 - July 4, 2007
Patricia "Patsy" L. Ridderbush, 53, of Portland, formerly of Monmouth, died July 4.
She was born in Las Vegas to Eddie and Elaine Ainsworth.
Patsy lived in Monmouth prior to moving to Portland in 1989. She had worked for Cascade Terrace as a med-aide.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Ridderbush; daughters, Linda Laplant and Lori Aspon; sons, David Ridderbush and Daniel Ridderbush; parents, Eddie and Elaine Ainsworth; sister, Yvonne Hensley; brother, Ron Ainsworth; and three grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m., Friday, July 13 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Monmouth. Interment will follow at Fir Crest Cemetery, Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstrom.com.

Leona Rose Frey Miles
Jan. 14, 1921 - Jan. 7, 2008
Leona Rose Frey Miles, 86, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 7.
She was born to John and Susie Frey and grew up on her family's farm in Fir Villa, just outside Dallas. Her first language was German, learning English when she started school in the one-room schoolhouse near her home.
Leona had a gift for music. As a girl, she taught herself to play the piano, Dobro guitar, and accordion. She had a beautiful alto singing voice as well. Her musical interests were wide and she enjoyed singing and playing music with family and friends.
As a young woman, she contributed to the war effort by working as a riveter's helper at Boeing. Afterward, she worked in Salem, where she met and married Charles Miles in 1947 while he was serving in the Army. They were married for 47 years.
She took special care of the world around her by planting and caring for beautiful flower gardens and feeding the birds in her yard. She loved to bake and serve delicious homemade desserts. Leona valued her family and her faith above all.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; brother, Armand Frey; and a sister, Irene Claassen.
Survivors include her sons, Allan (Kathleen), Norman (Marcela), and Neal (Debbie); daughters, JoAnne (Scottie) Wujcik and Cynthia (Mike) Kurtz; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A gathering in Leona's honor will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in the Grace Reception Center at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, 605 Commercial St. SE in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 1311 NW 21st Ave., Portland, OR 97209.

Michael Scott Hall
Sept. 14, 1970 - Jan. 14, 2008
Michael Scott Hall, 37, of Independence, formerly of Portland, died Jan. 14.
Michael enjoyed helping people, reading and animals.
Survivors include his, father, Steve Hall of Independence; mother, Linda Parsley of Kelso, Wash.; sister, Michelle Young of Springfield; grandmother, Joyce Hall of Eugene; and an uncle, Don Hall of Spokane, Wash.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Tina Marie Stroup
Sept. 20, 1964 - Jan. 14, 2008
Tina Marie Stroup, 43, of Independence died Jan. 14 in Portland.
She was born in Imperial, Neb., to Ronald and Ellen Taylor Moody. The family moved to Tucson, Ariz., in 1969.
Tina married Daniel Stroup and they lived in California for a time and moved to Oregon in 1985. They settled in Independence nearly three years ago.
She was a professional contracts manager for HealthNet, where she had worked for 20 years. She received the Heart & Soul Award in 1998, an award given by HealthNet and nominated by fellow employees. This prestigious award is only given to very special people involved in charitable work.
She attended the First Baptist Church in Independence.
Tina enjoyed camping and going to the beach with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel, daughter, Nicole, and son, Sean, all of Independence; parents, Ronald and Ellen Moody, sisters, Sue Acuna and Dee Vaughn, and a brother, Scott Moody, all of Tucson.
Service was Jan. 18 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorials may be made to "Celebration of Children" in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Katherine E. Thurston
Dec. 5, 1925 - Jan. 14, 2008
Katherine E. Thurston, 82, of Dallas died Jan. 14.
She was born in Waxahachie, Texas, to William and Letha Burden Dennis.
Katherine married Allen Ray Thurston on April 16, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. They settled in Dallas that same year.
Katherine worked at the J.C. Penney store in Dallas as a clerk and later worked at Woody's Market. She later retired from Caterpillar in Dallas after working as a receptionist for 23 years.
Katherine enjoyed dancing, especially country western. She and Allen used to dance at various grange halls, including the Buell Grange. Katherine's family was very important to her and she was known for always helping everyone in the family.
Survivors include her daughters, Carol (George) Chaney of Dallas and Judy (Horst) Fleischmann of Las Vegas; brother, Pat Dennis of Las Vegas; sisters, Christine Trantham of Prosser, Wash., and Geraldine (John) Atkins of Prineville; grandchildren, Steve Mabry, Tia Ray, Crystal Harding, and Tiffany Conner; and eight great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 18 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, Marion Polk Food Share, Alzheimer's Foundation or the Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

William Vincent Martin
May 19, 1927 - Jan. 16, 2008
William Vincent Martin, 80, of Corvallis died Jan. 16.
Inurnment at Hilltop Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Arthur S. Nichols
Nov. 27, 1951 - Jan. 15, 2008
Arthur S. Nichols, 56 of Dallas died Jan. 15 in Dallas.
He was born in Whittier, Calif., to Arthur and Marilyn Nichols.
Art lived and raised his family while living in California. He briefly lived in Colorado before moving to Oregon in 2002.
Art enjoyed music, playing the guitar, camping, family, animals, and eating. He also enjoyed the beauty of the Oregon Coast.
Art was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He married Linda Towry on July 2, 2005.
Art worked as a subcontractor for commercial buildings. He set his heart on the Dallas community and resided here for one and a half years with the hopes of never leaving the area and his many friends here.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Nichols of Dallas; daughter, Katie Nichols; son, Adam Nichols; father and his wife, Arthur and Barbara Nichols; sister, Roseanne Ford; brother, Mark Nichols; stepchildren, Taylor and Afton Towry; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 19 at Dallas Kingdom Hall.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

June Elizabeth Coville
June 18, 1917 - Jan. 18, 2008
June Elizabeth Coville, 90, of Dallas died Jan. 18 in Salem.
She was born in Dallas to Lloyd and Bessie Keller Schneider.
June is a descendent of early Oregon pioneers which helped found the city of Stayton. She spent a short time as a child in Stayton but returned to Dallas as a child. In high school, she was a part of the gymnastics team. She graduated from Dallas High School in 1936.
June worked 10 years in the fields picking hops, working in the cannery and at Camp Adair.
She married Merton S. Coville on Oct. 30, 1946, in Dallas. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1988.
She is a former member of the Dallas First Christian Church.
She loved flowers, cooking, canning and working outdoors. She was an avid Portland Trail Blazer fan and enjoyed watching gymnastics.
She was preceded in death by twin daughters, Sharone Elaine and Sherry Lynn in 1947, and a sister, Lona Schaefer.
Survivors include her children, Gary Coville, Cheryl Coville and Debra Coville, all of Dallas, along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Contributions are suggested to the Dallas Library Memorial Book Fund in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Earl Allen Renninger
Nov. 29, 1918 - Jan. 19, 2008
Earl Allen Renninger, 89, of Monmouth, formerly of Independence, died Jan. 19.
Earl was born in Colville, Wash.
Earl served in the Navy as an aviation metalsmith 2nd class from 1942 to 1946.
He worked for Dallas Plumbing and Heating.
Earl was a member of the Independence Elks Lodge and enjoyed being busy with doing little things.
Survivors included his daughters, Karen (Ron) Johnson of Dallas and Kathy Cairo of Monmouth; sister, Anna Mae Domico of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Dustin (Jennifer) Johnson, Andrew Johnson, and Sandy and Michael DeLauder; and six great-grandchildren.
Service is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence. Private entombment is at Restlawn Mausoleum.
Contributions are suggested to Elks Eye Care in care of Farnstrom Mortuary, 410 Monmouth St., Independence.

Deby Mignon Haskins
July 31, 1973 - Jan. 18, 2008
Deby Mignon Haskins, 34, of Portland died Jan. 18.
She was born in Portland to Buddy John and Irene Louise Haskins Jr.
She lived in Portland before moving to California, where she graduated from Arcata High School in 1991. She returned to Portland and worked in various businesses as a secretary.
She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She enjoyed music and writing inspirational poetry.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buddy in 2006, and a sister, Zelma Rochelle Sargeant.
Survivors include her daughter, Camilla Zelma Haskins of Portland; mother, Irene L. Haskins of Arcata; grandmother, Marilee Norwest of Grand Ronde; sisters, Laura Barney, Irene Sargeant, Fawn Haskins and Sonja Haskins, all of Portland, Sharlene Barney and Rosanna Jackson, both of Arcata, Janis Dumont of Myrtle Creek, and Charisse Haskins and Julia Haskins, both of Warm Springs; and brothers James Barney, Warren Caleb Sargeant and Miles Haskins, all of Portland.
Viewing is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Grand Ronde Tribal Gymnasium, and intermenty will be in Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.

Mary O. Morss Jones
March 22, 1912 - Jan. 17, 2008
Mary O. Morss Jones, 95, of Dallas died Jan. 17.
She was born in Albany to Merrill and Maude Hughes Peacock.
Mary worked at Willamette University in food services for many years and retired from there in 1978.
She married Sam Jones; they later settled in Dallas in 1985.
Mary loved to read, play cribbage and watch the Portland Trail Blazers. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sam and son Vernon "Dick" Morss.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Montgomery of Independence, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
There will be no service.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Library Memorial Book Fund in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, which handled arrangements. 

Jean Eleanore Harms
Nov. 30, 1937 - Jan. 15, 2008
Jean Eleanore Harms, 70, of Dallas died Jan. 15.
She was born in Merrill, Wis., to Joseph and Anna Nicholson Hanrahan. Jean grew up in Wisconsin and Chicago.
She married Frank Harms on July 11, 1959, in Chicago. They moved to California where Jean worked at Monrovia Community Hospital in Monrovia, Calif., as a medical records clerk, retiring in 2003. She moved to Oregon in 2005.
Jean enjoyed her family, reading, jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, cruise ships and any type of travel there was.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 2000.
Survivors include her sons, Al of Monmouth and Ted (Laura) of Hemet, Calif.; sister, Martha Maduzia of Chicago; and one grandson.
At her request private family services will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Delbert Fleming
Jan. 18, 1920 - Jan. 19, 2008
Delbert Fleming, 88, of Rickreall died Jan. 19.
He was born in Wyondotte, Okla., to Albert "Boney" and Leta Mae Shipp Fleming.
Del graduated from high school in Oklahoma. Del enlisted in the Army Air Corps right after Pearl Harbor. He was a Flight Chief in the Philippines and New Guinea.
Del came to Oregon in 1941 and later lived in Salem, where he was a member and college class teacher at Salem Nazarene Church.
Del has been married to Jean Lowe for more than 29 years. They settled in Rickreall in 1990 and built their current home together.
Del was a member of the Oak Grove Community Church.
Del and Jean have hosted the Music Jam Sessions at the Oak Grove Grange for the last five years. He enjoyed carpentry and was an expert mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; sons, Dan (Zoe) and Michael (Donna); stepdaughters, Joyce Cherry and Jane Weal; brother, Earl; sister, Alene (Frank) Walz; and four grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Contributions are suggested to Rickreall Fire Dept. AED Automatic External Defibrillator Program or Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Dallas

Samuel D. Oberg
Oct. 14, 1932 - Jan. 13, 2008
Samuel "Sam" Oberg, 75, of Dallas died Jan. 13 in Dallas.
He was born in Gaston to Fred and Edna Oberg.
He went to grade school in Gaston and Dilly and high school in Forest Grove. He attended Oregon State University and served two years in the Army during the Korean War.
Sam married Edythe Borden on July 9, 1960, in Forest Grove. They have spent the last 40 years in the Guthrie area of Dallas, where they farmed and raised their children and 17 foster children.
Sam taught FFA and shop classes at Perrydale, North Marion High and Pacific high schools. He spent the last 20 years of his teaching career at Central High School. He also taught more than 600 students in driver's training. He was a 4-H leader for more than 30 years and participated in the county fair for more than 40 years. He had also served as a superintendent in the swine and sheep department for more than 10 years at the Polk County Fair.
Sam received many honors in the FFA, first as a student and then as a teacher. He was honored with the awards of "Conservation Farmer of the Year" in 1993 and "Livestock Farmer of the Year" in 1976. After retiring from teaching in 1990, Sam started showing garden vegetables at the county fair, winning the "Senior Gardener" award many times.
Sam was very active in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Dallas for the last 40 years. He served as a Sunday school teacher, elder and board member, along with serving on various other committees. He enjoyed traveling around the world and to the Holy Lands. He participated in 37 Mobile Missionary Projects and went on a two-month mission trip to Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Sam enjoyed working outside in his greenhouses and gardens, which showed in the beautiful flowers and landscaping around the home. During the past 10 years, he also was caretaker of the Fircrest Cemetery.
He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities and was actively involved in their lives.
Survivors include his wife, Edythe; daughter, Carol (Henry) Lometo of Dallas; sons, Randy (Mary) Oberg of Dallas, David (Janna) Oberg of Hillsboro, and Kevin (Bonnie) Oberg of Burkina Faso; and 14 grandchildren.
Celebration of his life is at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Dallas Alliance Church. Private intermenty was Jan. 18 at Fircrest Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Alliance Church to help with travel expenses of Kevin, Bonnie and children from Africa.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, handled arrangements.

Walter E. Schmitke
Aug. 12, 1913 - Jan. 20, 2008
Walter E. Schmitke, 94, of Dallas died Jan. 20 in Dallas.
He was born in Portland to Daniel and Malvena Ratzlaff Schmitke.
He graduated from Grant High School and attended Northwestern Business College.
Walt married Florence Trachsel on April 28, 1938, in Portland. They settled in Dallas in 1944.
Walt owned and operated the Atlas Lumber Co. in Falls City from 1944 until the mill burned in 1965. They later owned and operated Heather Lane Mobile Villa in Dallas from 1970 until 1990.
Walter was a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church since 1944.
He was one of the founders of Camp Tapawingo Church Camp at Black Rock near Falls City. He helped tutor children at Lyle Elementary School for 10 years. Walter enjoyed spending time with his family, music and sports.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence; children, Dick and Judy, Daniel and Barbara, David and Chris, and Carol and Harry Dunham; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Salt Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Camp Tapawingo Building Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Derek Paul Scrabeck
Nov. 4, 1981 - Feb. 16, 2008
Derek Paul Scrabeck, 26, of Dallas died Feb. 16 in a boating accident near Pacific City.
Derek was born in Dallas to Kevin and Tabor Scrabeck.
Derek grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 2001. Upon graduation he worked at Home Depot and later for D. Clark Electric in Dallas.
He enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Korea at Camp Casey near the DMZ for the past three years.
Derek married Rose Molleda on June 2, 2006, in Seoul, Korea.
Derek and Rose had just returned home from Korea in December following his honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant. He was just entering the National Guard in Corvallis.
Derek was a very quiet young man. He enjoyed basketball, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a great cook and was well known for his grilling, as he liked entertaining family and friends.
He was always helping others and shared what he had. A person could always count on him. He loved his family and extended family.
Survivors include his wife, Rose of Dallas; parents, Kevin and Tabor of Dallas; sister, Delaine (Andrew) Sparre of Dallas; grandparents, Charlie and Kay Scrabeck, John and Liliah Scrabeck, and Lowry and Donna McKinnon; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Celebration of Life service with Military Honors was Feb. 23 at Valley Life Center in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to Valley Life Center Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Tomas Cortez
July 13, 1968 - Feb. 16, 2008
Tomas Cortez, 39, of Grand Ronde died Feb. 16.
Service was Feb. 22 at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.

Elsie H. Reischke
Aug. 18, 1924 - Feb. 17, 2008
Elsie H. Reischke, 83, of Sublimity died Feb. 17.
Elsie was born to David and Sarah Giesbrecht in Dallas.
She graduated from Perrydale High School in 1943.
She married Carlton E. Reischke in 1945 and they were married 57 years. He preceded her in death in 2001.
During her life she loved entertaining her family and friends. She was talented in many ways, including writing and directing Christmas programs at church. Her biggest joy was her grandchildren and entertaining them on their farm.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet C. Straw of Gates and Carla K. Wheeler of Keizer; brother, Ed Giesbrecht of Rickreall; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Service was at Keizer Community Church on Feb. 23 and intermenty was at Salt Creek Cemetery in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation or the Union Gospel Mission.
Unger Funeral Chapel of Silverton and Mt. Angel handled arrangements. 

Mary "Jeanne" Jacobsen
Nov. 11, 1923 - Feb. 19, 2008
Mary "Jeanne" Jacobsen, 84, of La Pine died Feb. 19.
She was born in Minot, N.D., to Robert and Thelma Gilmore Johnson.
She graduated from high school in Fargo, N.D., and attended dental assistant school.
She married Alvin Honse on Oct. 2, 1943, in Fargo. He preceded her in death.
She married Kenneth Jacobsen on Aug. 11, 1976, in Salem and he later died.
She worked as a dental assistant and later with mentally handicapped children. She also worked on the Alaska Pipeline Project in Nome, Alaska. She lived in Oregon from 1978 to 1985 and 2004 to 2008.
She was a member of the La Pine Moose Lodge and the Rickreall Grange.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, arts and crafts and visiting casinos for fun.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Honse, on Feb. 10, 2005, and her husbands.
Survivors include her daughter, Deryle Rak of La Pine; son, Mark Honse of Dallas; sister, Betty Lou Janway of Portland; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Private inurnment will be held in Los Angeles.
Contributions are suggested to Newberry Hospice, P.O. Box 1888, La Pine, OR 97739.
Bair Memorial Chapel in La Pine handled arrangements.

Delane "Del" Albert Holter
July 13, 1925 - July 9, 2007
Delane "Del" Albert Holter, 81, of Long Beach, Calif., died July 9, 2007, in Long Beach.
He was born to Albert and Edna Holter in Dawson, a logging camp where his parents worked. When he was 3 the family moved to Dallas, where he grew up.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Del, 17 years old, left high school to join the Navy. He served in the South Pacific. After his honorable discharge he moved to Southern California, attended Woodbury College and made his home in the area.
He enjoyed a successful sales career in the foam industry, working for American Latex, CPR/Upjohn and Foam Molders Specialties.
Del had a passion for traveling with friends, and Portugal and Mexico were his favorite destinations.
Survivors include his sister, Marjory Arnold; aunt, Julia Anderson; and longtime friend and traveling companion, Dana Fox; and a niece and nephews.
Celebration of life was held.
Contributions are suggested to The Nature Conservancy at www.nature.org.

Glenn Arthur McClain
Dec. 28, 1928 - Feb. 23, 2008
Glenn Arthur McClain, 79, of Falls City died Feb. 23 at his home in Falls City.
He was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Arthur and Madeline Gates McClain.
He attended school in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Salmon High School in 1946. After graduation Glenn joined the Navy, serving until 1953. He was on the U.S.S. Harlan R. Dickson as a radar man.
Later he worked as an electronic technician in the space industry. Glenn retired from Arnay Systems Inc. in Portland in 1990.
He built his own home and moved in to Falls City in 1976.
He enjoyed collecting and repairing antique and shortwave radios, and also gardening.
Survivors include sisters, Vilma Arias of Catati, Calif., Lila Hasson of Orange, Calif., and Gretahe Tongsuthi of Lake Wood, Calif.; brothers, David Johannessen of Salem, Gene McClain of Pendleton, S.C., and Robert Johannessen of Anaheim, Calif.
Private inurnment will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas handled arrangements.

John Francis "Jack" Haines
March 8, 1921 - Feb. 25, 2008
John Francis "Jack" Haines, 86, of Dallas died Feb. 25 in Dallas.
He was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Floyd and Ada Haines. He was the second of 11 children.
Jack married Frances A. Walter of St. Paul on Feb. 14, 1942.
He was drafted into the Army in November of 1942. He proudly served until November of 1945 in Europe, where he fought with the 104th Division in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
After the war, he and Frances moved to Oregon and settled in Dallas, where they raised four children.
Jack worked in the mid-valley area as a Hod carrier and laborer and belonged to Local No. 320 for more than 50 years.
He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post No. 3203 and also a member of the Dallas Sportsman's Club.
He enjoyed hunting, playing bingo and spending time with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Bart, Bob, George and Chuck, and sister Mary.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; son, Jack of Salem; daughters, Anna Wherry of Gresham, Rosemary Indra and Mischelle Endsley, both of Dallas; sister, Dolores Farrel of White Bear, Minn.; brothers, Tom of Siren, Wis., Art of Goshen, Jim of Salem and Roy of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Viewing is from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Recitation of the rosary will follow at 8 p.m. in the mortuary. Funeral mass will begin at noon on Saturday, March 1, in St. Philip Catholic Church, Dallas, and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Legacy Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Kenneth Hubert Kittams
July 12, 1914 - Feb. 19, 2008
Kenneth Hubert Kittams of Newberg, formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 19 in Newberg.
He was was born to Samuel and Stella Kittams in Belt, Mont.
Kenneth served in the Navy during World War II as a Machinist's Mate First Class maintaining seaplanes.
He married Susie on Sept. 7, 1945, in Shreveport, La. They moved to Great Falls, Mont., where Ken worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years. He retired as an Assistant Superintendent of Mail. Following retirement, Ken drove school buses for Great Falls School District.
He and Susie retired to Dallas before recently moving to Newberg. Ken was active in the Polk County Historical Museum, Head Start, Retired Teachers Association and AARP. Ken and Susie were both members of the First Christian Church in Dallas.
He most enjoyed being with family and friends. He liked the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid rockhound. He had an extensive collection of arrowheads and other Indian artifacts and had a large stamp collection.
He derived great pleasure from gardening, had a fondness for dahlias, but directed his energy to his different varieties of apple trees and his blueberry bushes.
Survivors include his wife, Susie; children, Robert of Spokane, Wash., Bruce of Melbourne, Fla., Brian (Cathy) of Lake Oswego; and Ann (Dennis) Dorr of Kalispell, Mont.; siblings, Marguerite Russell of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mary Tynes of Great Falls, Stella Hein of Meridian, Idaho, and Harry Kittams of Sioux City, S.D.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Celebration of life was Feb. 23 at Attrell's Funeral Home in Newberg.
Contributions are suggested to First Christian Church in Dallas.

Linda J. Drake
April 24, 1951 - March 27, 2008
Linda J. Drake, 56, of Monmouth died March 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Furth, Germany. Her family moved to California when she was a child.
She married Jon Drake on Oct. 15, 1971, but for 38 years they were inseparable. They moved to Oregon in 1976, and she was a longtime resident of Monmouth.
Linda worked as a legal secretary in the same Monmouth law office for numerous lawyers for more than 30 years.
She loved cooking, golfing, gardening, being with friends, and enjoying fine wines.
Survivors include her husband, Jon; mother, Regina Korchek; brother-in-law, Steve Drake; and sister-in-law, Mari Drake.
A Celebration of Life memorial will be held for friends and family at Dancing Oaks Nursery, 17900 Priem Road, Monmouth, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

George F. Willson
Feb. 2, 1921 - March 28, 2008
George Willson, 87, of Dallas died March 28.
He was born in Dallas. He graduated from Dallas High School and attended the University of Portland. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He retired after 40 years with the Polk County Road Department. He also farmed and raised beef cattle.
George was a charter member of the Independence Elks. He was a lifelong member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann, and a stepdaughter, Colleen.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Carolyn; son, John (Becky) Willson; stepdaughter, Cathy Allen; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At his request, a private family service will be held. Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice.
Arrangements were handled by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service of Salem. 

Theodore R. Torkelson
Nov. 22, 1913 - March 29, 2008
Theodore R. Torkelson of Silverton, formerly of Dallas, died March 29.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, in Modesto, Calif.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Manuel Guerrero
July 8, 1942 - March 26, 2008
Manuel Guerrero, 65, of Independence died March 26.
He was born in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico, to Manuel Guerrero and Ana Marie Ramirez.
Manuel graduated from high school in Laredo, Texas, and moved to this area in 1962. He served in the Army for two years during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Chemeketa Community College.
Manuel worked as the bookkeeper for River Bend Sand and Gravel.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Guerrero; sons, John and Peter Guerrero; brother, Ruben Guerrero; and sisters, Guillermina Guerrero and Guadalupe Guerrero Almanza.
Service was March 31 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment was at Fir Crest Cemetery.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Betty C. Lockwood
April 26, 1932 - March 27, 2008
Betty C. Lockwood, 75, of Jefferson died March 27.
Private family service will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Virginia Quigley
June 30, 1919 - March 27, 2008
Virginia Quigley of Dallas died March 27.
She was born in Nebraska to Roy and Winifred Phelps.
She lived in Nebraska until 1928, when she moved to Fort Wayne, Ind.
In 1937 she moved to Oakland, Calif., where she met Robert Quigley. They were married on Aug. 6, 1938, in Berkeley, Calif.
She was a lifetime member of P.T.A. and the American Legion Auxiliary for more than 60 years. She was a volunteer for both the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs.
She and Bob moved to Dallas in 1988 and she promptly joined the Dallas Area Seniors, AARP, Delbert Hunter Arboretum and Dallas Women's Club. She volunteered many hours to those organizations, as well as to the Red Cross Blood Bank and the Senior Meal Site.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Jan (Ted) Novak of Dallas; sons, Dick (Katie) Quigley of Pleasanton, Calif., and Ken (Jeni) Quigley of Bakersfield, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At her request there will be a family graveside service at Etna Cemetery, Etna, Calif.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Area Seniors, Delbert Hunter Arboretum of Dallas, Willamette Valley Hospice of Salem, or a charity of choice.

David Evan Sackfield
March 3, 1917 - March 25, 2008
David Evan Sackfield, 91, of Dallas died March 25.
He was born in Hynes, Iowa, to Evan and Sarah Williams Sackfield.
He met his wife Irene Swensen in Thorhult, Minn., and married her on Nov. 10, 1945.
He served with honor in World War II from 1941 to 1945 in the Southern Philippines, Luzon, Ryukyus, Eastern Mandates, and the Aleutian Islands.
He was a man of integrity - a simple man - with a deep love for his family. Having survived the depression, his greatest desire was to provide and care for those he loved right up to the end.
He loved the outdoors, and fed the quail, birds, deer and squirrels that occupied his yard. He loved the ocean and spent his earlier days fishing.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Evelyn Yates, John, Earl and Emmitt Sackfield, Margaret Mohr and Stella Buyssee.
Survivors include his wife, Irene of Dallas; daughters, Sharon Christenson and LaVonda Lowther, both of Kings Valley; sisters, Lila Swensen of Lebanon, Seville Bivens and Ethel Green, both of Illinois; four grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside service with military honors was held March 29 in the Dallas Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Thomas Martin Tharp
July 8, 1912 - March 25, 2008
Tom Tharp, 95, died March 25 in Sheridan.
He was born in Sheridan to Ralph and Lucy Tharp.
Tom grew up on Three Mile Lane when it was a gravel road. He went to McMinnville schools through the ninth grade, quit and went to work as a farm hand.
He was always connected with the outdoors. He was a logger, rancher, cowboy and trapper.
He and his wife and children moved in 1945 to Pedee, where he owned a ranch and became a logger. In about 1957, he was hired as the Polk County trapper, a job he loved. He could be in the woods all day and became acquainted with people all over the county. He retired in 1972.
He was a charter member of the Phil Sheridan Rodeo Association. He was a member of the Dallas Sportsman Club and the First Christian Church in Dallas.
He loved God, his family, talking to people, telling his old stories, hunting, fishing, food and music.
He married Hazel Shaw in 1931. They were later divorced. He married Sadie Lynn in 1941 and they were married 63 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie; two baby daughters; granddaughter, Diana; and sister, Lela.
Survivors include three children, William (Bill or Buck) Tharp of Dallas, Mary (Frank) Phillips of Sheridan, and Steven (Charlotte) Tharp of Rickreall; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 28 in the Masonic Cemetery in McMinnville.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas First Christian Church.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Jacqueline Delores Espinoza
Nov. 14, 1927 - March 14, 2008
Jacqueline Delores Espinoza, 80, died March 14 in Salem.
She was born to Herman and Anna Delores Miller Peter in San Francisco.
She married John Espinoza on April 7, 1957, in Santa Cruz, Calif.
She worked as a school bus driver for the Morgan Hill Unified School District in Morgan Hill, Calif., from 1968 to 1978, and was a manicurist for two years in Morgan Hill.
She and John retired and moved in 1988 to Detroit, where they owned a cabin. She lived in Salem, Falls City and returned to Salem a year ago.
She was a member of the Rebekah's Lodge and was very active with the Boy Scouts of America. She enjoyed every kind of craft.
Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Hale of Dallas; sons, Michael Winsett of Mexico, Ronald Winsett of Portland, Joel Espinoza of California and George Espinoza of Colorado; stepdaughter, Nancy Flook of South Dakota; sister, Barbara Grever of Everett, Wash.; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 4 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. 

Lana Lovelle Maxfield
May 2, 1949 - March 29, 2008
Lana Lovelle Maxfield, 58, of Dallas died March 29.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.
Inurnment service is at 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Fir Crest Cemetery Niche Wall, Monmouth.

Gertrude Alice Jager
May 17, 1924 - March 29, 2008
Gertrude Alice Jager, 83, of Dallas died March 29 in Dallas.
Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Grace Baptist Church in Dallas, with viewing to follow.
Contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

Flavia "Flo" Rizzo
June 8, 1923 - March 14, 2006
Flavia "Flo" Rizzo, 82, of Monmouth died March 14.
She was born to Joseph and Apolonia Napolean Casini in Dudley, Pa.
She moved to Monmouth in 1990 from Trenton, N.J.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rizzo Sr. daughter Sandra Peak, brothers, Frank and Gino and sisters, Angelina, Demenica and Emma.
Survivors include her son, Jack (Betty-Ann) of Hamilton, N.J.; and sisters, Dora DeJoseph of Monmouth and Clara of Hershey, Pa; grandsons, Domenick and Vincent of Hamilton, John and Chris Peak of Independence and David Peak of Salem; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Jacob and Emily, all of Independence.
Memorial service was March 20 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence.
Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 710 2nd Ave, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Aaron Ronald Booth
Sept. 22, 1959 - March 12, 2006
Aaron Ronald Booth, 46, of Dallas died from complications of surgery March 12 in Portland.
He was born in Dallas to Ronald L. and Patricia Ann Hibbs Booth.
As a child, Aaron lived in Valsetz and graduated from Willamina High School in 1977. He enjoyed playing football and wrestling.
Aaron had worked as a choker setter in Coos Bay and Amity until relocating to Dallas where he continued working in the wood industry. He was employed by Fort Hill Lumber and Willamette Lumber Company until his health no longer allowed him to work.
Aaron had a real passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed riding horses and just being in the outdoors where he felt at home.
He found the love of his life in Lynn M. Brown and married her June 21, 1997 in Buell. They recently fulfilled a dream of buying a home in Alaska and had planned to move there when he was released from the hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn of Dallas; son, Brandt of Salem; daughters, Bonni Booth of Philomath and Jessica Brown of McCleary, Wash.; parents, Ronald and Patricia of Salem; and sister, Deelain Lambert of LaPine.
Graveside service was March 14 in the Buck Hollow Cemetery in Willamina.
Contributions may be made to help defray medical expenses to any U.S. Bank in care of Aaron Booth medical fund.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Cora Elizabeth Linscheid
July 16, 1921 - March 15, 2006
Cora Elizabeth Linscheid, 84, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died March 15.
She was born to Charles Raymond and Elva Pearl Buker Cross in Vancouver, Wash.
She grew up in California and graduated from Benicia High School in 1939.
She married the love of her life, Walter E. Linscheid in Carson City, Nev., Sept. 21, 1941. They lived in Benicia while Walter worked at the Mare Island Naval Shipyards during World War II.
In 1946 they moved to Oregon, living briefly at Perrydale and Bethel while Walter built a home for their growing family in Amity and moved to Dallas in 1951. Cora was active in her children's Cub Scouts, 4-H, and church programs. She really enjoyed being a wife and mother in their busy household.
She and Walter were members of the Grace Mennonite Church in Dallas for many years.
Cora moved to Salem in 2004 following the death of her husband in 2003.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Clifford Cross.
Survivors include her five children, Wayne (Dolores) Linschied of Redmond, Nancy (Robert) Noble of Salem, Dan (Anita) Linscheid of Sheridan, Glen (Dorothy) of Tillamook, and Roger (Sue) Linscheid of Aloha; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 20 at Bollman Funeral Home and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery. To send on online condolence go to www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Robert H. Lace Sr.
Aug. 5, 1918 - March 14, 2006
Robert H. Lace, Sr., 87, of Dallas died March 14.
He is survived by his five children, Bob Sr??., Ron, Carol, Jim, and Penny; two stepchildren, Linda and Chuck; brother, Melvin; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor in 1987, his second wife, Velda in 2005, his brother Don and sister, Dorothy.
Memorial service was March 17th at Dallas Retirement Village under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Bob's favorite charity, Yatima Group Fund, 2395 Center St. NE, Salem,OR 97301, an organization dedicated to helping children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

Lucille "Peggy" B. Holsinger
April 30, 1919 - March 16, 2006
Peggy Holsinger, 86, of Dallas died March 16 in Dallas.
She was born in Sterling, Colo.
She married Edgar Holsinger June 19, 1938 in Sheridan, Wyo.
Peggy was a librarian for the Big Horn School District in Wyoming for many years, retiring in 1984. After retirement she and her husband owned the Gospel Garden Bookstore for 10 years and Peggy helped to establish the library for the local Christian school.
Survivors include her daughter, Dixie L. Roberts of Salem; grandchildren, Tammy J. Simpson of Anchorage, Alaska, and Todd B. Roberts of South Jordan, Utah; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery in Sheridan, Wyo.
Contributions may be made to the Union Gospel Mission in Salem or to the Cornerstone Church in Sheridan.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements and assisted by Kane Funeral Home in Sheridan, Wyo.

Julie Jean Dutoit
Sept. 6, 1951 - March 16, 2006
Julie Jean Dutoit, 54, of Monmouth died March 16 in Monmouth.
She was born in Dallas to Elmer and Delores Schlenker.
She grew up and attended schools in Toledo. After high school she went to work for the State of Oregon Department of Transportation retiring in 1993.
Julie enjoyed flowers, shopping QVC, spending time with family and friends and traveling especially to Grand Cayman and the Hawaiian Islands.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Dutoit of Monmouth and married in August 1979; and sister, Cherry Hanson of Siletz.
Celebration of life service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 24 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Reception will follow at the Independence Elks Lodge.
Contributions can be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd Street NW, Salem, OR 97304-4007.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. 

Marilyn Maxine Erlwein
1935 - Feb. 28, 2006
Marilyn Maxine Erlwein, 70, longtime friend and neighbor in the Independence Airpark, died Feb. 28 while traveling in Arizona. She had lived in Independence for more than 15 years before moving to Onalaska, Wash.
She was born in Olympia, Wash.
Survivors include her husband, Dewey; children, Gaylene, Maxine and Andy; a sister, brother and father; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service was March 7 at Highlands Community Church in Renton, Wash., and inurnment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton.

Sybil Maud Cothrin Rauch
Dec. 7, 1916 - March 15, 2006
Sybil Maud Marvin Cothrin Rauch, 89, of Dallas died March 15.
She was born in Del Paso Heights, Calif., to James "Jack" Ray Marvin and Anna Jamima Grace Ford, both of Nunda, N.Y.
She was raised in Knights Landing, Calif., where her father had a machine shop. He is credited for inventing the Marvin Landplane. Her great-grandfather was a carriage builder and held a patent for the Side-bar Spring Wagon in Nunda Station, Livingston County, N.Y.
Sybil married Amon Sheldon Cothrin of Latrobe, Calif., Nov. 11, 1939.
She was a 50 year Rebekah Lodge Member, as well as past Noble Grand. She was also a member of the Ore Grange and the Eagles. She enjoyed being a homemaker and travel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amon; sons, Marvin and Lauren; and her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Arlene (Melvin) Smith; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Private burial will be in Medford under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or to Rebekah Lodge No. 282, Latrube. To send an online condolence to to www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Helen Mundell Wassum
April 10, 1935 - March 16, 2006
Helen Mundell Wassum, 70, of Dallas died March 16 in Dallas.
She was born in Empire to Herbert and Irene Mundell Myers.
Helen graduated from North Bend High School.
Helen settled in Dallas in 1962. She married Manning Wassum Nov. 23, 1963 in Reno, Nev.
Helen worked at the West Salem Safeway prior to working in the health care field. She worked at the Dallas Hospital and later Valley Community Hospital in Medical Records and Polk County Home Health Care. She later worked for Dr. Hoda in medical records and retired in 1997.
Helen had served on the Dallas Cemetery Board for a number of years and had been involved in Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading and was active in Friends of the Dallas Library. Helen loved spending time with her family and grandsons. She loved the Oregon Coast and her little piece of Heaven at Pacific City called Helen's Hideaway.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Herbert.
Survivors include her husband, Manning; daughter, Teresa (Joseph) Clinton III of McMinnville; sisters, Myrtle Padgett of Cloverdale, Calif., Louise Mundell and Ann Freeman, both of Dallas; and two grandsons, Kyle and Bryce.
Friends are invited to a fellowship 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the home of Don and Ann Freeman, 749 SW Mill St., Dallas. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Ocean View Cemetery in Coos Bay.
Contributions may be made to Friends of the Dallas Library in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled arrangements.

Frankie Marie Padgett
Sept. 10, 1954 - March 15, 2006
Frankie Marie Padgett, 51, of Eugene died March 15 at Yachats.
She was born in Redlands, Calif., to Frank and Hazel Donahoe Crow.
The family settled in Sheridan in 1969 and Frankie graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973.
She had been active in Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star in Sheridan.
She received her Business Degree from Chemeketa Community College. Frankie worked for Stan Malo Insurance in Dallas for two years. She moved to McMinnville in 1978 and worked for Hagan & Hamilton Insurance.
Frankie married Joseph Padgett Aug. 2, 1980 in McMinnville. They lived in Sheridan for three years and later moved to the Tigard and Beaverton area where Frankie worked for American States. She settled in Eugene eight years ago and had worked for Safeco and later as a customer service representative for Smith & Crakes Insurance.
She had been active in the U of O Daisy Ducks Booster Club and the Ya Ya Sisterhood. Frankie loved sports including golf. She loved quilting and had made many beautiful quilts. Frankie loved spending time at the Oregon Coast.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Crow.
Survivors include her husband, Joe of Eugene; sister, Pat (Dan) Trueax of Dallas; stepmother, Suzanne Crow of Colton; stepsister, Kim Caldwell; and several nieces, nephews and a great-niece and great-nephew.
Service was March 21 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Light The Night Walk for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or the Salvation Army in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

William "Bill" Wallace McAlpine
Jan. 15, 1952 - March 16, 2006
William "Bill" Wallace McAlpine, 54, of Albany died March 16 in Albany.
He was born to Wallace "Rudy" and Dora Miller McAlpine in Salem.
He grew up on the family's ranch in the Kings Valley area and graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1970.
He moved to Albany in 1977 and had worked at Teledyne Wah Chang since 2001.
He enjoyed riding quads, camping, boating and woodworking, but working on his tree farm and helping others always came first.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Don McAlpine.
Survivors include his children, Kristen and Mark, both of Albany; sister, Betty Daubenspeck of Carson, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave NW with remembrances at 2 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of choice in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington, Albany, OR 97321, which handled arrangements.

Scott David Needham
Oct. 1, 1954 - March 26, 2006
Scott David Needham, 51, of Dallas died March 26.
He was born in Long Beach, Calif., to Dawson "Doc" and Beth Ohlsen Needham.
Scott grew up in Thousand Oaks, Calif., where he set long-standing track and field records in pole vaulting at Newbury Park High School. He graduated from the Northrop Institute of Technology (NIT) and worked as an airplane mechanic.
He worked in aviation at Santa Barbara Airport for more than 7 years then became a lineman for California Bell. He later installed cable television before moving to Oregon in 2004. Scott was employed by Layton Manufacturing in Salem at the time of his death.
Scott enjoyed sports car racing, music and played the flute, and he loved to fix things. He was known for his many talents in repairs.
He had been attending the Church of the Nazarene in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doc Needham in January 2005.
Survivors include his daughters, Vanessa Salantino and Andrea Needham, both of Templeton, Calif.; granddaughter, Erica Salantino of Templeton; mother, Beth Needham of Dallas; sister, Lisa Shephard of Dallas; brother, Dawson Needham of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and stepsister, JoyLee Brooks of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Memorial service will be held in California.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence go to at www.dallastribute.com.

Jesus Rosales
March 29, 2005
Jesus Rosales infant son of Jose S. Rosales and Luz Adela Paredes died March 29 in Salem.
Survivors include his parents, Jose Rosales and Adela Paredes, sisters, Cindy and Lizbeth Rosales and brother Jose Angel Rosales, all of Independence; and grandparents, Rosalio Rosales, Lorenza Chavez, Francisco Paredes and Maria Delaluz Valencia, all of Mexico.
Funeral mass was April 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence and intermenty was at Hilltop Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled the arrangements.

Doris May Phillips
Oct. 2, 1921 - April 2, 2006
Doris May Phillips, 84, of Dallas died April 2 in Dallas.
She was born in Salt Creek (Dallas), to Otto F. and Phoenicia Autritt May.
She grew up on the family farm. She went to teacher's college in Monmouth and continued her education at Gordon College in Wemham, Mass.
On June 25, 1946 she married H.R. "Bob" Phillips in Dallas. He died in 1994.
She taught school for 30 years retiring from Rickreall Grade School in 1980.
Over the years Doris was active in Salt Creek Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher, deaconess, and prayer tree coordinator.
In retirement she loved to bake pies for friends and family, maintain a beautiful flower garden, do crossword puzzles and read.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl May.
Survivors include her son, David Phillips of Glendale, Ariz.; daughters, Patty Lorenzen of Corvallis, Sharon Wilcke of Dallas and Carol Steinke of Salem; sister, Mildred Friesen of Forest Grove; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Viewing is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Service is 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6 in Salt Creek Baptist Church and intermenty will be in the Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Salt Creek Baptist Church.

Joyce C. Dutcher
July 15, 1930 - March 30, 2006
Joyce C. Dutcher, 75, of Perrydale died March 30 in Salem.
She was born in Redland, Calif., to Allen and Elsie Chaplin Berry.
She grew up and was schooled in the Los Angeles area. As a young woman she moved to San Bernardino, Calif.
She married Frank Dutcher in Las Vegas May 10, 1966.
She had moved to Perrydale in 1987.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, crocheting, collecting dolls and teddy bears, traveling and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Marie Brockett and a brother, Robert Berry.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Dutcher of Amity; sons, David Swanson of Poway, Calif., and Barry Swanson of Hanford, Calif.; daughters, Pamela Bates of Silverton, Melissa Swanson of Perrydale and Angela Lawson of Concrete, Wash.; brothers, Allen Berry of Loma Linda, Calif. and Austin Berry; sisters, Patricia Hangen of Indio, Calif., Francis Cranford of Loma Linda, and Claudia Dahlston of Granada Hills, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was April 3 in Bethel Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity in c/o of Macy & Son, 135 N Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128 which handled arrangements.

David Hanson
July 10, 1948 - April 1, 2006
David Hanson, 57, of Dallas died suddenly April 1.
He was born in Kane, Penn., to Claude and Ethel Mae Buxton Hanson.
David moved to Dallas in June of 2005 from Roseville, Calif.
David served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He had received his Master's Degree in Earth Science in 1975 from Oregon State University.
After his service in the Army, David was employed with the College of the Redwoods in Crescent City, Calif., teaching geography and geology; a Coastal Planner for Del Norte County in California; the National Park Service including Crater Lake National Park; Information analyst for Sure West Communications of Roseville; and recently was employed as a planner with Polk County.
A favorite past time was birding.
Survivors include his wife, Madeline of 32 years; mother, Ethel Mae Hanson; brothers, Bob Hanson, Tom Hanson, Jack Hanson, and Ray Hanson.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Friday, April 7 in Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Ceres Gleann community building in Dallas.

Robert Dean Green
July 30, 1922 - March 27, 2006
Robert D. Green, 83, of Dallas died March 27.
He was generally known for his big smile and nickname "Big Bad Bob."
He traced his roots to Jamestown, Kan. His youthful talent earned him a basketball scholarship to Wichita State College. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific during World War II.
He married Pauline Yost Jan. 23, 1944.
His working years began in 1944 at China Lake at the Naval Weapons Center where they lived both on the base and in Ridgecrest, Calif. Bob was serving as procurement manager at his retirement in 1977. They had lived for 20 years in Redding, Calif., before moving to Dallas three years ago.
As a couple they loved to travel and had square danced around the county for more than 50 years.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Pauline; daughter, Kathleen Johnson of Mukilteo, Wash., and Pamela Burkhalter of Monmouth; two granddaughters; and Barbara Beyer, a niece that Bob and Pauline raised.
Memorial service was April 2 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.
Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Bernice Adalene Pliler
June 4, 1921 - March 23, 2006
Bernice Adalene Pliler, 84, died March 23 in Centralia, Wash.
She was born in Mulvane, Kan., to Gerald and Elsie Blanpied Hutchinson.
The family moved to Jefferson in 1925 and to Mill City in 1934.
She married Howard Shelton April 23, 1938. They had two children, Wayne and Sharon and moved to a large farm near Scio in 1942.
During her life on the farm she raised her family, helped with the dairy and other farm animals. She prepared meals for the threshing crews, drove school bus, and was active in her church teaching Sunday School. In 1956 the family moved to Dallas where she worked for a photography store. After a divorce she relocated to Salem where she worked for Zales Jewelry Store and Payless in the jewelry department.
Bernice married John Pliler in 1959. They bought duplexes and later built a large apartment complex. In 1983 they sold the rentals and moved to Albany where they retired.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Shelton of Chehalis, Wash.; daughter, Sharon Ellett of Green Valley, Ariz.; stepdaughters, Martha Goebel of Albany and Carolyn Horton of Scio; stepson, Richard Pliler of Tigard; sisters, Ruth Hurst of Mill City and Marie Calicott of Springfield; brother, Herb Hutchinson of Molalla; 12 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Service was April 1 at Riverside Baptist Church in Albany followed by a graveside service at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Riverside Baptist Church or charity of choice in c/o Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington, Albany, OR 97321 which handled arrangements.

Bernard "Mike" Michael Anderson
July 3, 1945 - March 27, 2006
Bernard "Mike" Michael Anderson, 60, died March 27 in Burlingame, Calif.
He was born in Portland and attended elementary school in Willamina. The family moved to Monmouth where he graduated from Central High School in 1964.
He joined the Air Force following high school graduation serving in Okinawa and Thailand. At the completion of his four years of service in 1968 Mike moved to California. He had worked in an insurance business in Walnut Creek, Calif.
He was a 'free spirit' with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed life, traveling, the country of Thailand and its people.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard in 1978.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Anderson of Dallas; brothers, Steve of Dallas and Rex of Salem; and sister, Romaine Austin of Salem.
At his request no service will be held.
Contributions may be made to the Willamina Historical Society.

Robert Dean Haworth
Jan. 7, 1944 - March 31, 2006
Robert Dean Haworth, 62, of Dallas died March 31.
Robert was born in McMinnville to Vincent E. Haworth and Joanna E. Stillwell.
He lived a wonderful childhood in Rickreall with sister Caroline and brother Vincent. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1962 and took an honored position in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1966.
He married Evelyn J. Crawford in 1975.
Robert began a career with State Farm Insurance, a relationship that lasted 32 years. He retired in 1999.
He was a member of Valley Life Center in Dallas.
His many interests included hunting, fishing, camping, rafting, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Evelyn; children, Tracy Wetten of Ballston, Gary Crawford of Philomath, Amber Burns of Perrydale, Amanda Kohler of Monroe, Wash., and Justin Haworth of Independence; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Valley Life Center. Viewiong is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Randall "Randy" Lee Butler Sr.
May 23, 1951 -May 7, 2006
Randall "Randy" Lee Butler Sr, 54, of Salem died May 7 in Salem.
He was born in McMinnville to Nathaniel and Lois Leno Butler.
He grew up in Grand Ronde and graduated from Willamina High School in 1969. Randy logged in the woods after high school and then served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He returned from the military and attended Chemeketa Community College and earned an associate degree in psychology. He graduated from Western Oregon State University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology.
He worked for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Siletz as a drug and alcohol counselor and retired because of a disability. Randy had lived in Salem for the past 20 years.
He married Marjorie "Margie" Diana Zink Oct. 28, 1988 in Salem.
He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Randy was a sports enthusiast. He was a member of the Salem Wrestling Association and refereed many wrestling matches. He also umpired softball and enjoyed playing basketball. Randy and his two brothers all wrestled at the state tournament during their high school years.
Survivors include his wife, Margie of Salem; daughters, Tracy Butler of Portland and Teresa Butler of Salem; sons, Randy Jr. of Washington and Christopher of Salem; brothers, Alton of Sheridan, Gary, Alvin and Josh, all of Grand Ronde; and seven grandchildren.
Service was May 12 in the Grand Ronde Tribal Gymnasium and burial was at Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Jerry Dwayne Mott
Jan. 25, 1931 - May 10, 2006
Jerry Dwayne Mott, 75, of Falls City died May 10.
He was born in Beatrice, Neb., to Charlie and Esther Smith Mott.
Jerry grew up in the Midwest. He lived in Mohave Valley, Arizona for many years, moving to Falls City in 1971.
Jerry married Fern Mack Aug. 11, 1955 in Reno, Nev.
He worked in road construction and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern, and a brother, Charlie.
Survivors include his sons, Jerry Mott of Clarinda, Iowa, Ray Mott of Falls City, and Joe Mott of Oregon City; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 13 at Upper Falls City Cemetery under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Edgar "Ed" Allen Powell
Jan. 9, 1945 - May 10, 2006
Edgar Allen Powell, 61, of Cascadia died May 10 in Lebanon.
He was in Albany to Frank and Ethyl Phillips Powell.
Ed grew up in Grand Ronde he later lived in the Salem and Dallas areas, Terrebonne and Cascadia.
Ed enjoyed fishing, landscaping, and stock car racing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Roger and a sister, Marlene.
Survivors include his daughters, Ronda Carter of Salem, Rebecca Vogel of Monmouth, and Deborah Powell of Salem; mother, Ethyl Powell of Salem; sister, Eleanor McGarrah of Redmond; and seven grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Rebecca and Nathan's home in Monmouth.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Evelyn L. Morgan
Dec. 6, 1915 - May 11, 2006
Evelyn L. Morgan, 90, of Salem, formerly of Independence, died May 11.
She was born in Independence to Harrison and Millie Brant.
Evelyn was raised just south of Independence on a farm and graduated from Independence High School.
She had worked for the Monmouth paper during the 1970s.
On March 17, 1936 she married Fory Morgan in Stevenson, Wash.
Evelyn moved to Capital Manor in Salem more than six years ago.
She enjoyed bowling and the many friendships she had at the Manor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fory Jan. 5, 1992 and a son, Gary Morgan in 2001.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lucy Morgan of Salem.
Private intermenty will be at Hilltop Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the Willamette Valley Human Society.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Nada H. Hassler
July 24, 1908 - May 11, 2006
Nada H. Hassler, 97, of Gresham, a longtime Dallas resident and longtime correspondent of Senior News for the Polk County Itemizer-Observer, died May 11 in Gresham.
"I have always wanted to write my own obituary, so this cold stormy day I shall attempt to do so," she wrote.
"I, Nada (Frager) Hassler, daughter of Harley and Della Frager, was born July 24, 1908 in Washington, Kan.
After graduating from Washington schools I taught in rural schools in that county.
In February 1929 I married Clifford Hassler, son of Bert and Katie Hassler, who was born at Agra, Kan., in November 1904. We had three sons, Clifford, Cleo, and Keith.
In the Fall of 1937 our family moved to Monmouth. Here a daughter, Zada, was born. Cleo died in 1945 after a long illness.
I taught in several schools in Polk County and graduated from O.C.E. in 1955. I conducted 21 4-H Clubs in 11 years. After a disability retirement in 1966, I worked as a volunteer for Child Evangelism, the County Health Department, and in nursing homes.
In 1969 I became director of the Dallas Senior Center I love people and found great satisfaction in serving my peers.
My Lord laid me low with afflictions of various magnitudes several times during my life to polish off some rough edges of my personality. Each experience was a needed lesson to show God's love and grace and to teach our need for each other.
Each friend that passes on brings envy; for how I long to be "out of the world" of suffering and into that glorious presence of my Savior, but God sees fit to keep me here. I only trust He will keep me a faithful servant until the last."
Preceding Nada in death was her husband, Clifford, in 1984.
Survivors include her sons, Clifford of Siletz, and Keith of Medford; daughter, Zada Staton of Gresham; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Dallas Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Private intermenty will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to the Alliance Church Mission Fund, 775 E Ellendale, Dallas, OR 97338.
Arrangements by Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Jolene Ann Tharp
Sept. 24, 1939 - May 12, 2006
Jolene Ann Tharp, 66, of Dallas died May 12.
She was born in Wilford, Neb., to James Paul and Olive Sprecker Hansen.
She lived in the Midwest until moving to the Dallas area in the early 1960s.
She was married to William Martin Tharp Sr. for many years before they divorced.
Jolene was a homemaker who made many quilts. She enjoyed knitting, canning, shuffleboard, games shows, growing cactus and other plants and playing video poker. She had a large collection of spoons which she had gathered through the years.
Survivors include her daughters, Nickie (Doug) Inman of Falls City, Kelley (Dan) Detzel of Salem, Diana Woodruff of Falls City and Marty of Eugene; sons, Randy (Karen) Ball of Keizer, Craig Tharp of Falls City, Brad Tharp of Dallas and William Tharp Jr. of Salem; brother, Jim Hansen of Chandler, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Private family service will be held.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Jack T. Vollendroff
March 7, 1929 - May 11, 2006
Jack T. Vollendroff, 77, of Independence died May 11.
Celebration of life is 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at Jack's home, 1211 D St, Independence.
Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence. 

Yuri G. Pugach
May 26, 1964 - May 10, 2006
Yuri G. Pugach, 41, of Salem died May 10.
Service was May 15 at the Slavic Christian
Center in Salem, and vault intermenty was at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Arrangements handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Leonard Charles Vivette
Feb. 16, 1913 - May 11, 2006
Leonard Charles Vivette, 93, of Grand Ronde died May 11.
He was born in St. Paul to Louis and Lena Mary Goodell Vivette.
Leonard grew up in Grand Ronde and attended Chemawa Indian School.
He married Margaret Hoptowit Oct. 5, 1934. Together, they raised seven children in the Yakima Valley. Leonard worked in agriculture until his retirement in 1978. In recent years he had moved to Grand Ronde and lived at Elders housing.
Leonard was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in White Swan, Wash., and recently a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Grand Ronde. He was an enrolled member and elder of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Leonard enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved the Oregon Coast where he gathered mussels. He attended pow wows, listened to tapes of pow wow drums, and played at Indian casinos in Oregon and Washington. He loved to dance, listen to songs of the 50s. He met Willie Nelson in person, and it was one of his favorite moments.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Connie (Colette) Vivette in 1957; his sons, Lance Cpl. Leon Vivette, who was killed in action in Vietnam on July 6, 1967, and Charles Leonard Vivette, who died of cancer in 2003; a grandson, R. Scott Galligher in 1989; a grandson-in-law, Mark Cook in 1999; and his son-in-law, Marvin Hoff in 2004.
Survivors include four daughters, Yvonne Smith of Wapato, Wash., Leonette Galligher of Grand Ronde, Floriene Hoff of Beaverton, and Emmy Vivette of Wapato; 21 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Grand Ronde.
Contributions may be made to the Building Fund at St. Michael Catholic Church, 48520 SW Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas handled arrangements.

Jean B. Andersen
Sept. 4, 1917 - May 14, 2006
Jean R. Andersen, 88, of Dallas died May 14.
She was born in Bordentown, N.J., to Anton J. and Eleanor S. Klein.
Jean spent her first nine years in New Jersey then lived for several years in Upper Darby, Penn. They then moved back to Moorestown, N.J., where she finished both Junior and Senior High School. She entered the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, taking an educational course, graduating in 1940 with a B.R.E. (Bachelor of Religious Education).
On June 28, 1941, she married Christian Marvin Andersen of La Mesa, Calif., in the First Baptist Church of Moorestown. They lived in Philadelphia, Penn., until Marvin graduated in 1943 then he received a call to the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, Ariz. They had a seven year pastorate there before being called to the First Baptist Church in Hawthorne, Calif., where they served for 15 years.
Jean was the mother of three children, taught Sunday School, worked for the Guild Girls Group, taught Vacation Bible School each year, was active in the Women's Society, and attended the Baptist Preacher's Wives Group.
In Hawthorne she was the teacher of the adult women's Sunday school class. She was a substitute school teacher for six years for the Hawthorne School District and worked part-time for National Kids Day in Hollywood.
She later went to work for Teledyne Systems Company and moved with the company to Northridge, Calif., where she was the classified document custodian with a top secret clearance for more than 10 years.
Later she moved to Hollywood for five years then to Bear Lake for two years. Jean then worked for Zonics in Van Nuys, Calif., with a crypto top secret clearance.
Jean enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and other handiwork. She was an avid reader and loved the true stories of settling the West.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, in 2000 and a son, Carl, in 1994.
Survivors include her son, Neil Andersen of Dallas; daughter, Kay Andersen-Wyckoff of Sedona, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20,at Dallas First Christian Church. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be to the American Diabetes Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas which handled arrangements.

Bill Harland
June 3, 1929 - May 11, 2006
Bill Harland, 76, of Dallas and a former Polk County Commissioner, died May 11.
He was born in Dallas to Joseph and Arlene Crouch Harland.
Bill grew up in Rickreall and attended Rickreall Grade School. He was class president and graduated from Dallas High School in 1947. Bill earned a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from Oregon State University.
He married Joann Owen June 1, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Dallas.
They spent their first 12 years farming what is now Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Rickreall. They later purchased property on the south side of Highway 22 and farmed for 27 years. Bill was a sheep rancher and grass farmer.
He served on the Federal Land Bank and Bank of Willamette Valley Bank Boards as well as the Dallas Co-op Board. Bill was a 4-H leader for a number of years, and was a volunteer at the Polk County Fairgrounds.
He served on the Polk County Commission from 1986 until 1991. During that time he helped commission the Emil Marx-Lloyd Strange Park known as "Social Security Park" and the "Fishing Hole" in Polk County.
Bill was very interested in Polk County History. He compiled a booklet on the town of Rickreall. He also donated a large Native American Collection to the Polk County Museum, where he volunteered and gave talks on the Kalapuyan Indian History.
Bill enjoyed carving walking sticks, some with cranes, ducks, geese, bighorn sheep and beavers.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Miller in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Joann of Dallas; son, Ron of Dallas; daughter, Sue and son-in-law, Mark Irick of Dallas; sister, Barbara Mathiesen of Marysville, Wash.; brother, Bob of Eugene; and grandchildren Matt Harland and Andee Rose. Service is 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Polk County Museum or the Alzheimer's Foundation in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.

Ray Thomas Savely
Jan. 20, 1936 - May 12, 2006
Ray Thomas Savely, 70, of Dallas died May 12 in Dallas.
He was born in Los Angeles to Ray and Gladys Thomas Savely.
Ray lived in California until in his teenage years when he moved to Oregon in 1953. From 1954 to 1956 he served in the Marine Corps and returned to live in Salem. He moved to Dallas in the early 1970s.
He worked for Towmotor Company in Dallas for 12 years as a welder. He then worked as a welder at Dartron Industries for more than 10 years.
He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Duane Savely, in 1964.
Survivors include his sisters, Nadine Heidelberg and Ila Jean Savely, both of Salem.
Private family services were held, and private intermenty will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Ronald A. Simmons
Oct. 15, 1932 - April 12, 2006
Ronald A. Simmons, 73, of Dallas died April 12.
Private family services and intermenty will be held at a later date.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled arrangements.

Marilyn Elizabeth Osborn
May 9, 1951 - Feb. 3, 2005
Marilyn Elizabeth Osborn of Salem died Feb. 3 in Salem. She was 53.
She was born to Clifford Harris and Ruth Olive Tabb Osborn in Oakland, Calif.
While her father was in the military she lived in France and returned to Clatskanie in the late 1950s. The family moved to Concord, Calif., and then to Pedee in 1979. A few years ago she moved to Salem to live at Shangri-La.
She helped in the Spruce Villa Craft Shop and worked as a crafter.
She enjoyed bowling and dancing. She was a tidy housekeeper and loved going to Burger King and McDonalds.
Survivors include her father, Cliff of Salem; aunt, Dorothy Bird of Eugene; cousins, Farrell Bird of Eugene, Dale and Claudette Osborn of Applegate, Rita Wheeler of Junction City and Linda Powell of Beaverton.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m, Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and private intermenty will be in the Womer Cemetery in Pedee.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is handling the arrangements. 

Melvin J. Quiring
Sept. 13, 1918 - Feb. 2, 2005
Melvin J. Quiring of Dallas died Feb. 2 in Dallas. He was 86.
He was born to Jacob A. and Elizabeth Schroeder Quiring in Mt. Lake, Minn.
He had lived in Montana and worked on the Ft. Peck Dam. He helped found and build the Gospel Fellowship Mennonite Brethren Church in Wolf Point, Mont., of which he was a charter member. He has lived in the Dallas and Salem areas since 1961.
He married Elizabeth "Betty" Peters on April 6, 1940. She died in October 1979.
They owned the "Ideal Caf‚" and the "B & M Kitchen" both in Dallas. They also had the "B & M Kitchen" in West Salem. He had also worked building homes. He retired as the Marion County Assessor in 1980.
He married Gladys Sundet on Jan. 31, 1981. She died in January 2002.
He was a member of the Grace Community Church and attended the Nazarene Church while married to Gladys. He taught Sunday school and was very instrumental with the building expansion of the sanctuary at the Grace Community Church.
He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. He had been a 4-H leader and was a Blazer fan. He enjoyed traveling and was able to go to Jerusalem on one of his trips.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and Vernon and three grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons, Dennis of Central Point and Don of Pacifica, Calif.; daughters, Becky Graber of Dallas and Kathy Hook of Salem; brother, Bill of Dallas; sister, Betty Quiring of Salem; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 5 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and private intermenty was in the Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the ALS Association in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Leonard "Chuck" or "Woodchuck" LaVerne Quenelle
July 4, 1935 - Feb. 2, 2005
Leonard "Chuck" or "Woodchuck" LaVerne Quenelle of Salem died Feb. 2 in Salem. He was 69.
He was born in Old Grand Ronde to Leonard and Lizzette Warren Quenelle.
He lived in Grand Ronde, Dallas and Salem. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a logger for the Long Bell Logging Company.
On March 14, 1996 he married Ida Mae Bratton in Grand Ronde.
He loved to draw, tell stories, dance at Powwows, any kind of social gathering and spending time with his family. He was proud of his Indian heritage and was very patriotic. He loved people and was very generous. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Charlotte Quenelle, Delores Ream and Ilene Grammar.
Survivors include his wife, Ida of Salem; sons, Alan Jackson, Dareld Summers of Cloverdale and Bill Summers Jr., of Salem; sisters, Carol Quenelle of Siletz and Evelyn Quenelle of Jefferson; brothers, Donald of Vancouver, Wash., and Larry of Salem; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 7 in the Tribal Building in Grand Ronde. Interment was in Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Arpa Harms
March 23, 1919 - Feb. 5, 2005
Arpa Harms of Dallas died Feb. 5 in Dallas. She was 85.
She was born to John K. and Eva Wedel Reimer in Vanderhoof, British Columbia.
The family had moved there the previous year. Later in 1919 the family moved to Dallas. She graduated from Dallas High School in 1937 and attended Multnomah School of the Bible for two years.
In 1941 she married Andrew Harms in Dallas in a double wedding ceremony with his brother, Fred and her sister, Esther. They lived in Dallas the rest of their lives.
Church was a central part of her life. She was baptized and became a member of the Dallas Mennonite Brethren Church as a youth. She was particularly involved with a missionary aid group and even in 2004 quilted with a group that raised funds for missions.
Family and extended family was the biggest part of her life. She was a devoted wife and was the daily provider within the home. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with Andy, she was a gardener. After Andy retired in 1978 they traveled more-with the Salem Golden Agers and travel trailering with the Caravan for Christ group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy in 1998 and seven siblings.
Survivors include her sons, Galen Harms of Dallas and Marlin Harms of Morro Bay, Calif.; daughter, Connie Wilson of Tualatin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 8 at the Dallas Mennonite Brethren Church and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Retirement Village Foundation in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Margaret May Darnielle Lantis
Jan. 21, 1917 - Feb. 1, 2005
Margaret May Darnielle Lantis of San Diego, formerly of Dallas, died on Feb. 1 in San Diego. She was 88.
She was born to Paul and Margaret Darnielle in The Dalles.
She lived in The Dalles and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1934.
She married Daniel Eugene Lantis on March 11, 1939 in The Dalles.
They moved to Hood River in 1943 living on a small farm of what was then Portland Way. Dan bucked ties at the Dee Mill and worked for the Apple Growers and Diamond Fruit for more than 30 years, retiring in 1969. She worked at the Hood River Cafe for several years following Dan's retirement. She had also served as secretary for the Hood River Valley Christian Church in the 1950s.
In 1978 she and Dan built a home on their son, Gene's property in Dallas. They enjoyed living near their children and raised a great garden. Dan died in 1992 and she moved to San Diego the next year.
She loved to crochet and played the piano beautifully.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Burt, John, and Robert and a sister, Vivian.
Survivors include her children, Daniel Eugene "Gene" Lantis, Thomas Roy "Tom" Lantis and Caroline Ann "Carrie" Ciolina; sister, Dorothy Grace Wescott of San Diego; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
No services were held at her request.

Michael G. Laatz
Aug. 17, 1942 - Jan. 23, 2005
Michael G. Laatz of Dallas died on Jan. 23. He was 62.
He was born to George and Catherine Steriotti Laatz in Chicago.
He graduated from Lockport High School in 1960. He later graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
He came to Oregon in 1972 living at Kings Valley and moved to Independence in 1974. He worked for Green Villa Farms in Independence until 1978. The family moved to Falls City in 1979 and settled in the Salt Creek area near Dallas in 1983.
He worked for Oregon Head Start and was in charge of Monrovia Nursery near McMinnville from 1991 to 1995.
He provided care for his mother and brother for eight years until her death on June 28, 2003.
He enjoyed collecting antiques, working on old cars and looking for treasures at flea markets and garage sales.
Survivors include his son, Jeff of Portland; brother, David of Monmouth; and his former wife and friend, Joan Laatz Jewett of Portland.
Private family services were held.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Food Bank or Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Alice Loretta Linn
July 27, 1916 - Feb. 2, 2005
Alice Loretta Linn of McMinnville, formerly of Dallas, died on Feb. 2 in McMinnville. She was 88.
She was born to Harry B. and Bertha Dixon Earley in Roseburg.
She was raised in Garibaldi and graduated from Garibaldi High School as the Class Valedictorian in 1944. She attended one year of Bible college.
She moved to Washington, D.C., and worked for the government during World War II.
She met Leslie Linn in Portland in the early 1940s and they married on April 9, 1944 in Portland and they moved to Dallas in 1944.
She worked for the Capital Press in Salem for several years and worked for Gerlinger Carrier Company in Dallas. She moved to McMinnville in 1971 and worked at Linfield College and the News Register. She owned and operated Linn's Answering Service during the 1970s.
She was a member of the Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas and was a member of the Christian Church of McMinnville, where she also served as church secretary.
She enjoyed child evangelism and volunteered with childrens literacy programs. She loved playing the piano.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie in 1965 and by a brother, Judson Art Earley.
Survivors include her sons, David Linn of Dallas, William Linn of McMinnville and Richard Linn of Newport; daughter, Mary Linn of McMinnville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 7 at the Chapel of Macy and Son in McMinnville and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Mid-Valley Youth for Christ or any other ministry in care of Macy & Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128.

Barbara Jane Adam Koch
June 14, 1920 - Dec. 19, 2004
Barbara Jane Adam Koch of Portland died Dec. 19. She was 84.
She was born in St. Anthony, Idaho.
She received a degree in Home Economics from Oregon State College and a masters degree from Iowa State University.
She moved to Portland in 1949 when she married Fred C. Koch, who preceded her in death in 1998.
She taught at college, high school and grade school levels, retiring from the Portland Public School System. She taught at Dallas High School in 1944-1945.
Her mother, Irene Adam had owned both theaters in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Betty Jean Fisher in January 2004.
Survivors include her son, Rick; daughter, Carol Kirkbride; brother-in-law, Meredith Fisher; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Dec. 28, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church in Portland. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the PEO Foundation in care of Chapter DV, 720 NW Torrey View Dr., Portland, OR 97229. 

Donna Jean Lundgren
Jan. 22, 1945 - Feb. 4, 2005
Donna Jean Lundgren of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 4 in Corvallis. She was 60.
She was born in Commerce, Okla., and was raised in Dallas by her mother, Jean Yost Palmer and stepfather, Keith Palmer.
She came to Dallas with her family at the age of four and went to Dallas High School.
She married Larry Lundgren on July 12, 1963 in Dallas.
They worked together in various plywood mills in Eugene and the surrounding area. She had been a dryer feeder and raimann patcher in the mills. They were married for over 38 years until they divorced. They continued to remain best friends.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren including baking cookies with them. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting garage sales looking for angels she collected and working in her yard. She enjoyed reading her Bible and attending church.
Survivors include her daughters, Denise Brown and Tina Wiedeman, both of Albany; parents, Jean and Keith Palmer of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; former husband and friend, Larry Lundgren of Albany; brothers, Eugene Davis of Nehalem, Keith Palmer of Sierra Vista, and Sam Palmer of Oregon; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Norman "Norm" Sandnes
Nov. 11, 1923 - Feb. 4, 2005
Norman "Norm" Sandnes of Dallas died Feb. 4 in Dallas. He was 81.
He was born to Soren and Rosina Johnson Sandnes in Chicago.
He married Mary Rose on June 13, 1957 at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. Norm retired as a tech Sergeant in 1964. They moved to Dallas in 1968.
He worked for the Salem Post Office for a number of years and retired from there.
He was a member of the Jennings Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Dallas. He and Mary first worked with Polk County S.A.L.T. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together for about four years and had worked for the Dallas Police Department for the past six years as special officers. They were often seen helping with community events and doing special work projects for the Dallas Police Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Dallas; daughter, Dawn Saxton of East Bay, Calif.; brother, Leroy of Connecticut; and sister, June of Des Moines, Iowa.
A private family gathering will be held.
Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Ruth B. Hildebrand
May 28, 1910 - Feb. 6, 2005
Ruth B. Hildebrand of Dallas died Feb. 6 in Dallas. She was 94.
She was born in Dallas to Glen and Maude Brown Butler, who were both of Oregon Pioneer families.
She grew up in Dallas and graduated from high School. She received her teaching certificate from Oregon Normal School in Monmouth. She taught elementary school in West Salem and also in a one room schoolhouse in lower Salt Creek.
She married Abraham T. Hildebrand on June 5, 1938 in Dallas.
She was a Real Estate Broker with her husband at A.T. Hildebrand Real Estate which was located on Court Street in Dallas. She also had a yarn shop in the same office.
She was a longtime member of the Dallas First Presbyterian Church.
She enjoyed knitting sweaters, coats and dresses. She also liked sewing and making afghans. She especially loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Abraham who died Nov. 3, 1980.
Survivors include her daughter, Myra Kromer of Dallas; granddaughters, Persephone Cooper of Dallas and Sarah Luce of Boise, Idaho; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Amanda Cooper and Zachary and Haley Luce.
Services were poending at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Rick Lee Ryan Sr.
Dec. 25, 1934 - March 10, 2005
Rick Lee Ryan Sr., of Sheridan died on March 10 in Sheridan. He was 70.
He was born to Gradyon E. and Mabel Dix Ryan in Abilene, Kan.
He attended school in Kansas then moved to Seattle in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was originally stationed San Diego, as an aircraft mechanic. He was also stationed at Cherry Point, N.C., Jacksonville, Fla., and later at El Toro, Calif., where he worked on blimps.
On Dec. 8, 1953 he married Jean Sims in Yuma, Ariz. Three weeks after their marriage he was sent to Korea and served 18 months in the Military Police in charge of the brig. When he returned home he re-enlisted and was stationed at El Toro and then went to Japan for 16 months of duty. On Sept. 15, 1960 he received an honorable discharge.
They then lived in California where he began a three-year apprenticeship with Alpha Beta as a meat cutter. In the years following he worked cutting meat, lugging beef and briefly worked in meat sales before returning to meat cutting.
In 1971 the family moved to Willamina and settled in Sheridan. After working for the Public Utilities Department he became a police officer and reached the rank of sergeant with the Willamina Police Department. He returned to work as a meat cutter and was employed by Safeway Stores in Portland, the Central Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley before retiring.
He enjoyed playing cards, gardening and landscaping.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Ryan of Sheridan; sons, Richard L. Ryan, R., of Salem, Mark D. Ryan of Clackamas, and Joel M. Ryan of Dallas; daughters, Tracy J. Ryan of Vancouver, Wash., and Kellee L. Budeau of Sheridan; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were March 15 at the Church of the Nazarene in Sheridan and intermenty was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Legacy Hospice in care of Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Rd, Newberg, OR 97132-1891 which handled the arrangements.

William "Bill" Thomas Francke Jr.
Jan. 5, 1937 - March 2, 2005
William "Bill" Thomas Francke Jr., of Independence died on March 2. He was 68.
He was born to William Thomas Francke Sr., and Ruth Hayes Francke in Lockford, Calif.
He grew up in Seattle and after completing his formal education in Seattle he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served at several lifesaving stations along the Pacific Coast. Following his honorable discharge he entered law enforcement and served in the King County Sheriff's Department until a service related injury forced him into early medical retirement.
During his tenure with the department he volunteered many hours as safety officer for the Lake Washington Gold Cup Boat Races and numerous citizens boards for crime prevention.
While living in Washington he obtained his private pilot license and subsequently worked in security at the Boeing Air Museum.
In 1991 he and his wife, Dee moved to Independence. His commitment to aviation and law enforcement and keen sense of history gave him new friends and responsibilities. He joined the Oregon Wing of the civil Air Patrol. He earned the rank of Major and assignment as Salem's Squadron Commander. He held this position until reassignment into the Wing as Assistant Inspector General. While serving in the CAP he flew many search missions and was awarded two coveted Lifesaving Certificates.
Other accomplishments and commitments included: Wagon Master of the Polk County Wagon Train Commission for the 1993 Oregon Trail re-enactment, recipient of the Independence/Monmouth Citizen of Distinction Award, past president of the Polk County Chapter of the Oregon Pilots Association, sustaining member of the National Rifle Association, active member of Chapter 292 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, adviser to the local Explorer Post of the Boy Scouts of America, held various offices in the Independence Homeowners Association and was a volunteer on the Independence Community Disaster Relief Board.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Goddard.
Survivors include his wife, Dee of Independence; daughters, Cindy Knight of Lynnwood, Wash., Jacquie Kline of Spokane, Wash., and Wendy Butler of Provo, Utah; sons, William Thomas Francke III of Pacific, Wash., Michael Goddard of McMinnville, and Jon Horton of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Lyn Welch of Bothell, Wash., and Carol Connonlly of Kansas City, Kan.; brother, David Francke of Mulkilteo, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were March 5 at Monmouth Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and intermenty was at Smith Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or the Civil Air Patrol Youth Education Fund.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Ralph Chester "Chet" Dodson
May 22, 1907 - March 12, 2005
Ralph Chester "Chet" Dodson of Dallas died on March 12. He was 97.
He was born at his family's home near the community of Elkins to Ralph O. Dodson and Anna Clanfield Dodson.
He graduated from Monmouth High School and went on to attend Oregon Normal School.
He married Doris Ione Osborn in Vancouver, Wash., on March 27, 1935.
He was a lifelong farmer, farming near Monmouth until 1942, at which time the U.S. government purchased the land in that area to use to train troops for combat for World War II. The family then moved to the Salt Creek-Perrydale area where he farmed until his retirement in 1976.
He served on the Perrydale School Board for several years.
He enjoyed camping and hunting and for many years he and Doris enjoyed taking their boat "The Dor-Chet" out salmon fishing off the coast near Newport. He was an avid gardener he and Doris grew large gardens and enjoyed sharing the bountiful harvests with family and friends. His favorite sport was baseball; he played in High School and also in the City League in his youth. In his later years he enjoyed watching the games on television.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Dodson and sister, Vera Slawson Brown.
Survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris of Dallas; daughters, Shirley Bird of Dallas, Janice Bartell of Lincoln City, and Darlene Seeger of Aumsville; son, Dean Dodson of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be noon to 5 p.m. Friday, March 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Bollman Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Salt Creek Cemetery.

Gladys B. Wisecarver
April 5, 1910 - March 7, 2005
Gladys B. Wisecarver of Dallas, formerly a longtime resident of McMinnville, died on March 7 in Dallas. She was 94.
She was born to Cecil Manning and Florence Pauline Dielschneider Martin in Boise, Idaho. She was the great-granddaughter of Captain Absolom Hembree and Nancy Bogart Hembree who traveled to the Willamette Valley in the 1843 wagon train.
She graduated from Whittier High School in California and moved to McMinnville with her family. They settled on the Flint and Algenora Martin donation land claim on Three Mile Lane.
She married Irwin James Wisecarver Oct. 14, 1934 in McMinnville.
She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in McMinnville and was an active supporter of CDA and school activities at St. James School. She was a member of the Sacajawea Club, a social group for mothers and daughters.
She loved to read mysteries, play bridge and watch Linfield football games. She played the piano and enjoyed sing alongs with the neighborhood children. She was interested in her family's genealogy.
In 1991 she moved to Dallas to be near her daughter, Judee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin "Bus" in 1973 and sister, Marjorie Martin.
Survivors include her daughter and her husband, Judee and Paul Ward of Dallas; nephew, Steven Wisecarver and family of Vienna, Va.; and caregivers, Leo Williams and Connie Rasmussen of Dallas.
Graveside services were March 11 at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in McMinnville.
Contributions may be made to Linfield Top Cat Club or Polk County Historical Society in care of Mace and Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128, which handled the arrangements. 

John Willard Johnson
Dec. 1, 1933 - Feb. 28, 2005
John Willard Johnson a longtime resident of Eugene died Feb. 28. He was 71.
He was born to Bez Emanuel and Flossie Nichols Johnson in Barnard, Mo.
He had previously lived in Independence and Corvallis.
He worked as an accountant and an apartment manager.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and received a good conduct medal from the Army while serving in Germany.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the National Hunting Club. He was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include his brother, Don Johnson of Eugene, Glenn Johnson of Glodgett and Dewey Johnson Sr. of Portland.
Memorial services were March 12 at Blodgett Community Church.
Contributions maybe made to Blodgett Community Church of the American Diabetes Association.
Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene handled the arrangements.

Maurice "Bud" McCrea
March 25, 1913 - March 11, 2005
Maurice "Bud" McCrea of Monmouth died on March 11 in Independence. He was 91.
He was born to John and Sada McCrea in Beatrice, Neb.
He was raised in Nebraska and moved to Klamath Falls in 1938. He worked as a logger with C.T. George Logging. Later he worked as a fishing guide on the Rogue River in Agness. He retired in 1975. In 1997 he moved to Monmouth.
He was a member of the Church of Christ in Klamath Falls.
His hobbies included fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his sons, John D. McCrea of Caldwell, Idaho, Michael H. McCrea of Portland, Jerry L. McCrea of Monmouth and Robert A. McCrea of Libby, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held in Ft. Klamath.

Carol D. Lund
Feb. 27, 1929 - Jan. 10, 2001
Carol D. Lund of Corona, Calif., formerly of Independence, died on Jan. 10 in Long Beach, Calif. She was 71.
She moved to Independence from California in 1976 and returned to California the summer of 2000.
She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert.
Survivors include her sons, Steve Lund of Mt. View, Calif. and Kit Caldwell of Corona and Dustin Lund of Newport; three granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Services were Jan. 22 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Catherine Wall Lynn Luthe
Aug. 19, 1905 - Jan. 14, 2001
Catherine Wall Lynn Luthe of Dallas died on Jan. 14 in Dallas. She was 95.
She was born the daughter of John and Catherine Schroder Wall in Hague Saskatchewan, Canada.
She came to the United States in 1917 with her parents and family, living for a number of years in Salt Creek and then moving to Dallas.
In 1924 she married James N. Lynn. He died in 1932.
She married Fred M. Luthe in 1935 in Vancouver, Wash. He died Oct. 30, 1997. They were married for 62 years.
She enjoyed gardening and crocheting.
Surviving is her son, Johnie Lynn of Independence; daughters, Janice Brockmier of California and Bev Workman of Nebraska; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Jan. 19 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem. Arrangements were handled by Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas.

Harvey Elmer Montgomery
June 1, 1927 - Jan. 16, 2001
Harvey Elmer Montgomery of Falls City died on Jan. 16 in Dallas. He was 73.
He was born in Dallas the son of Harvey J. and Gladys Miller Montgomery.
He attended school in the Dallas area and started driving log truck as a young child with his uncle. He continued being a truck driver all of his life and drove many different types of trucks including log, mail, and heavy equipment trucks.
A very patriotic man, he served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947.
On Nov. 3, 1951 he married Barbara Young in Washington. They made Falls City their home.
He was a past council member for the City of Falls City.
He was always a hard worker and enjoyed driving on the back logging roads and knew every back road in the area.
He enjoyed fishing and crossword puzzles but most of all he was a good grandpa. The grandchildren loved to hide his hats and keys as part of a special game they played together.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Roxanna Dunbar in 1971 and a sister, Patricia Carter in 1998.
Surviving is his wife, Barbara of Falls City; sons, Steven and Kevin, both of Falls City; daughters, Linda Axford of Falls City, Debra Prescott of Salem and Connie Ritchey of Seal Rock; brother, Jack Montgomery of Yakima, Wash.; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were Jan. 22 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Falls City and intermenty was at the Upper Falls City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Dereatha `Dee' Brinker
March 20, 1920 - Jan. 18, 2001
Dee Brinker of Lincoln City, formerly of Dallas, died on Jan. 18. She was 80.
She was born in Oxford, N.J. the only child of Cummins and Mabel Dalrymple. She graduated from Washington High School.
She married Robert Brinker in 1942. Their early married years were spent in Curtis Bay, Maryland and Chicago during his military service and completion of Robert's education. They traveled to Oregon and settled in Dallas in 1950. They retired to Lincoln City in 1980.
She worked as 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, in which 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 travel, RVing and camping. Weekends at the Devil's Lake summer home were filled with lake, sun and campfire fun. She loved to dance. In her later years when she could no longer get around, she enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda and Margie and grandson, Jason.
Survivors include her husband, Robert of Lincoln City; children, Alma Reimer and David Brinker, both of Dallas; and seven grandchildren.
Family graveside services will be held at Dallas Cemetery.
The family asks you to remember her with a kind deed or word to someone in need. Arrangements were by Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Joyanne Louise `Jo' Cheney
March 24, 1936 - Dec. 21, 2000
Joyanne Louise "Jo" Cheney of Dallas died on Dec. 21, 2000 in Dallas. She was 64.
She was born in Dallas, Texas and was adopted as a baby by Harold and Anita Cheney.
As a U.S. Navy family they moved from location to location until World War II, when she entered a Catholic boarding school in San Diego. Her father was killed in the war, and her mother began working full-time on the base. Her mother married Leo P. Cusick, who was also in the U.S. Navy and who received a permanent assignment to Mare Island near San Francisco. His family had a horse farm that also raised exotic birds for upscale restaurants in the area. She lived at the farm, where she was in charge of the house, kitchen, and the birds while her mother and Leo worked on the base through the war.
The summer after she graduated from high school her mother died.
She worked her way through Napa College, then developed her lifelong photography hobby while working through Chico State College, where she graduated with a degree in Physical Education. She taught high school in Southern California and worked summers as a girls camp counselor and teaching children to swim. She came to Oregon to work for the YWCA in Salem, but the job was filled when she arrived so she went to Portland and became a printer after course work at Portland Community College.
She worked for the McMinnville newspaper, then went to work for the Oregon State University Printing Department as a journeyman printer and stripper. After the printing department building burned, she began working for the State of Oregon Printing Department in Salem. In the 1970s, while serving as treasurer for the Oregon State Employees Association, she became friends with the then chapter president, Martha Brown, and they decided to share living expenses.
In 1983 they designed and built their geodesic dome house in Airlie, and 11 years later they moved to Greenway Park in Dallas, where she worked briefly for the Itemizer Observer.
She was a member of the Master Gardeners Club, where she was active in the newsletter and outreach activities.
She and Martha traveled often to New Mexico. She kept busy with her dog, Snow, and with her photography, reading, computer classes and games, puzzles, handimanship, yardwork, and Martha's extended family.
Survivors include her companion, Martha of Dallas; Martha's three daughters, Theresa Evans of Philomath, Laurene Calhoun of Medford and Barbara Stanton of Salem; and their children.
Memorial services will be Saturday, Jan. 27 at DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel at 1 p.m., 815 NW Buchanan, Corvallis.
Memorial contributions may be made to any Humane Society in care of the funeral home at 815 NW Buchanan, Corvallis, OR 97330. 

Patti Jo Spencer
Jan. 19, 2001
Patti Jo Spencer of West Point, Miss. died on Jan. 19 at her West Point home. She was 59.
She was born the daughter of James Dorsey Finch and Bessie Mae Lewis Finch.
A native of Webster County, Miss. she was a clerical worker and had worked for Mississippi Valley Gas and Old Waverley for a number of years.
She married Nicky Ray Spencer on June 27, 1980.
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Nicky R. Spencer of West Point; daughters, Tina Marie Smith of Dallas and Lisa Clardy of Columbus, Miss.; sons, James Thompson "Buddy" Ellis of Columbus and Chris Spencer of West Point; brothers, Dale Finch of West Point and Vernon Finch of Tampa, Flor.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were Jan. 20 at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel in West Point and intermenty was in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point.

Frank Jones
March 31, 1920 - Jan. 6, 2001
James Virgil Franklin Jones died on Jan. 6 in Battleground, Wash. He was 80.
He was born the son of N.B. and Myrtle Jones in Hominy, Okla.
He came to Washington and Oregon at the age of 5, the youngest of five children.
He lived in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1938. He was a member of the Falls City Christian Church.
He furthered his education at Chemeketa in Salem then went to work for Inglis Ford Motor Company in Dallas.
In 1940 he married Gladys Wright in Dallas and they later divorced.
He moved to Salem and worked for Stan Baker Motors. He then moved to California where he lived for several years, returning to Salem in 1986.
He married Donna Golden in 1994.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; daughters, Kay Moore of Federal Way, Wash. and Norma Lee of Springfield; son, Robert of Springfield; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three stepchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held in Vancouver, Wash. followed by private interment.

Marion E. Johnson
March 2, 1930 - Jan. 19, 2001
Marion Elizabeth Johnson of Monmouth died on Jan. 19. She was 70.
She was born in Swiss, W.V. the daughter of Michael and Edna Fitzwater P'Simmer.
At the age of 14 she moved with the family to Washington. She married Murray "Lucky" Johnson in 1945 in Vancouver, Wash. He died on March 13, 1985.
She worked in the shipyards in Portland. In 1947 she and Murray moved to the Polk County area.
A homemaker, she also worked as a waitress in local restaurants.
She was a member of the Independence AMVETS.
She liked to hunt, fish and camp with the family. In recent years she enjoyed many hobbies such as sewing, painting and doing crafts with friends.
Survivors include her sons, Ron Johnson of Dallas and Bill Johnson of Independence; daughter, Elaine Smith of Monmouth; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were Jan. 22 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence and intermenty was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.

Edith Mills Prise
Sept. 27, 1936 - Dec. 22, 2000
Edith Mills Prise of Bartlett, Texas died at home on Dec. 22, 2000. She was 64.
She was born in Spokane, Mo. the daughter of William H. and Hattie V. Drew Mills.
For the past 20 years she had made her home in the Bartlett, and Taylor, Texas area. She was the co-owner and manager of Edie's Restaurant in Texas. She was a former resident of the Polk County area.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel "Bud" Prise of Bartlett; daughters, Kellie Vanderford of Georgetown, Texas and Tara Jacobs Sahnow of Independence; sons, Mathew Jacobs of East Hartford, Conn., Jack Jacobs of New Britain, Conn., Clarence "Rusty" Jacobs of Rocky Hill, Conn. and Chris Jacobs of Bartlett; and sisters, Billie Raleigh and Ruby McElroy, both of Keizer.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott and White Hospice, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
Local arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.

Jay W. Short
April 1, 1924 - Jan. 22, 2001
Jay W. Short of Salem died on Jan. 22 in Salem. He was 76.
He was born in Akron, Ohio the son of Jay W. and Cordellia Randolph Short.
He lived in Akron until enlisting in the U.S. Navy on June 16, 1941. He was stationed on the USS Copohee Baby Flat Top Aircraft Carrier during World War II. He was an aviation machinist and catapultist.
He married Joanne Morand in 1960 in Snohomish County, Wash. He and Joanne came to Salem in 1977.
He owned a Chevrolet dealership in Lake Oswego for a number of years and later owned Jay W. Short Chevrolet in Cottage Grove. He had been a new car dealer for 50 years prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horses.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne on May 3, 1998.
Survivors include his sons, Jay W. Short III, Jim W. and Jack W., all of Salem and Scott C. of Dallas; daughters, Jennifer Rice of Lake Arrowhead, Calif., Janna Bostrum of California and Michelle of San Francisco; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Dallas Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints and intermenty will follow at Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Esther Frieda Wiens
Nov. 26, 1906 - March 24, 2001
Esther R. Wiens of Kennewick, Wash., formerly of Dallas, died on March 24 in Kennewick. She was 94.
She was born in Dallas to Henry and Frieda Landtruck Fern.
She lived most of her life in Polk County before moving to Kennewick in about 1995. She attended school in Bridgeport.
She married Frank Wiens on Nov. 10, 1928 at the Salt Creek Baptist Church. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
She was a founding member of the Bridgeport Womens Club. Part of their activities included making quilts that helped to raise money for the community and its projects.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Dallas.
She enjoyed square dancing, pinochle and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1984; son, Duane; seven brothers; one sister; and one grandchild.
Survivors include her son, Don of Kennewick; daughter, Diana Tormey of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services were March 30 at the First Christian Church in Dallas and intermenty was in Salt Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dallas First Christian Church Stained Glass Window Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Mildred Louise Gibson
Oct. 5, 1913 - March 28, 2001
Mildred Louise Gibson of Corvallis died on March 28 in Corvallis. She was 87.
She was born in Alsea to Fredrick Fulton and Ada Louise Reigle Peek.
At a young age her family moved to Portland and later moved back to Philomath where she graduated from high school. She married Ross "Hoot" Gibson on Feb. 6, 1935 in Vancouver, Wash.
Her husband was a logger, and the family moved to the Valsetz area, where they lived 10 years before moving to Dallas. She lived in Dallas before moving back to Corvallis about 12 years ago.
A homemaker, she had also cooked for various establishments around the area.
She was member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the women's organizations in the church.
She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, cooking and taking care of children, not only her own but others as well. During World War II she took care of 13 other children as well as her own.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 16, 1984 also one brother, one sister and one grandson.
Survivors include her daughters, Maree Olsen of LaCenter, Wash., Tami Youngkin and Sheri Thomas, both of Puyallup, Wash. and Kathy Hall of Prescott, Ariz.; son, Mike Gibson of Campbell, Calif; sister, Lee Weiden of Portland; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 who is in charge of arrangements. 

Charles `John' Perry
Nov. 28, 1919 - March 26, 2001
Charles "John" Perry, a former Dallas resident, died on March 26 in Beaverton. He was 81.
He was born in Monmouth to Count Polaski and Minnie Albreicht Perry.
He served in the Army Corp of Engineers during World War II building roads in Alaska. He married Lurana Guyon on Oct. 20, 1951 in Kelso, Wash.
They settled in Dallas in 1954, and he went to work for the Polk County Road Department that same year. He operated heavy equipment and was a mechanic for the road department until his retirement.
His wife Lurana died on Sept. 30, 1982.
He married Maxilee Williford on March 19, 1983 in Dallas. She died on Sept. 20, 1990. He moved to Portland in 1990 and to Beaverton in 1998.
He was a member of the Salt Creek Baptist Church. While living in Portland he attended the South Minister Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed coin collecting and sightseeing. He was a tremendous auto mechanic.
Survivors include his brothers, Carl of Lebanon and Howard of Oregon; and niece Maxine.
Services were March 29 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas who handled the arrangements.

Curt C. Cokeley
Dec. 26, 1952 - March 27, 2001
Curt C. Cokeley of Monmouth died on March 27 in Monmouth. He was 48. He was born in Dallas.
Private services were March 30 at Restlawn Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice.

Daisy Cress Jones
March 10, 1916 - April 1, 2001
Daisy Cress Jones of Monmouth died in Corvallis on April 1. She was 85.
She was one of four children born to Louis Herbert and Mattie May McIntire Cress in Squib, Pulaski County, Ky.
She had been a longtime resident of Lebanon, Maineville and Mason, all in Ohio. She moved to Monmouth about a year ago to be near her daughter.
She was married to Earl R. Jones who died in Mason, Ohio on Oct. 9, 1997.
Survivors include her daughters, Susannah Challis of Rockville, Maryland and Sarah Johnson of Monmouth; son, David Lambert of Boston, Mass; sister, Lottie Whitaker of Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home Chapel in Lebanon, Ohio with visitation at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, Or 97330 who handled the arrangements.

Gloria Z. Rodriguez
April 27, 1923 - March 30, 2001
Gloria Z. Rodriguez of Independence died on March 30 in Independence. She was 77.
She was born to Casiano and Piedad Diaz Zarate in Laredo, Texas.
She married Manuel Rodriguez in 1941 in Robston, Texas. He died on June 11, 1979.
She moved to Independence from Texas in 1961.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence.
She enjoyed her birds and cats and at one time had 35 birds. She liked to cook and garden. She took great pleasure in taking care of her grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Santos Rodriguez, Hector Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez, all of Independence; daughters, Gloria Rodriguez, Maria Arismendez, Consuelo Leos and Sylvia Reyna, all of Independence, Elva Arroyo of Monmouth and Yolanda Losoya of Woodburn; 24 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was April 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence and vault intermenty was at Fircrest Cemetery.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Alice Darleen Thompson
Dec. 19, 1921 - March 30, 2001
Alice Darleen Thompson of Dallas died on March 30 in Dallas. She was 79.
She was born to Susie Bane and Caleb Hadeen in Haxtun, Colo.
She graduated from Haxtun High School in 1939. She lived in Denver, Colo. for many years before moving to Valsetz in 1966 and then to Dallas in 1971. In 1971 she graduated from Salem Business College. She retired from the Marion County Assessor's office in 1987.
She enjoyed bowling, bingo, gardening, canning, cooking and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by a set of twin sisters, Margie and Margaret and two other sets of twins.
Survivors include her sons, Larry Turvey of Sheridan, Roger Turvey of Salem and David Thompson of Dallas; daughters, Joann Guth of Florence and Kimm Hester of Dixon, Mo.; brothers, Jim Hadeen of Laramie, Wyo., Richard Hadeen of Ava, Mo., Rex E. Hadeen of Haxtun, Colo., Kenneth D. Hadeen of Asheville, N.C. and Norman K. Hadeen of aurora, Colo. ; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, April 5 at 1 p.m. in Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 4, 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 5 from 9 a.m. until noon at Bollman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas who is handling arrangements.

Melvin Rienhold Geske
April 1, 1922 - March 25, 2001
Mel Geske of Dallas died on March 25 in Dallas. He was 78.
He was born to Henry and Elsie Geske in Wabasso, Minn.
He lived in Wabasso until 1958 when he moved to Southern California where he worked as a mechanic for Bethlehem Steel. He moved to Dallas in 1988.
He was of Lutheran faith.
He enjoyed woodcarving, carpentry and playing horse shoes.
Survivors include his wife, Helen whom he married in 1961; sons, Larry Sundberg of Dallas and David Sundberg of Torrance, Calif.; brother, Vern Geske of Green River, Wyo.; sister, Leona Brown of Redwood Falls, Minn.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas who handled the arrangements.

Ruth Carolyn Raines
Nov. 14, 1912 - March 22, 2001
Ruth Carolyn Raines of Monmouth died on March 22 in Salem. She was 88.
She was born in Clinton, Okla. and raised in Pasco, Wash.
In 1946 she moved to Salem from Washington and moved to Monmouth in 1999. She married Vernon Raines on Oct. 11, 1929. He died in 1977.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, flower gardening, reading and loved her grandchildren very much.
Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Cary and Sharon Burt, both of Independence and Vera Morris of Salem; brother, James Carter of Chehalis, Wash; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were March 28 at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem and intermenty was in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. 

Lester Dieckmann Jr.
Dec. 13, 1922 - March 21, 2001
Lester Dieckmann Jr. of Dallas died on March 21 in Dallas. He was 78.
He was born in Indianapolis, Ind. to Lester and Lida Showers Dieckmann.
He married Lora Dieckmann in 1941. He moved to Dallas 38 years ago.
He served in the Naval Reserve/Merchant Marine during World War II. He was awarded a Commendation for Heroism for saving a seaman's life while at sea.
He was an outdoors man and amateur artist.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Dieckmann.
Survivors include his son, Dan Dieckmann of Salem; sister, Donna De Veau of Somers, Conn.; and one granddaughter.
Private family services were held and arrangements were handled by Autumn Funerals and Cremations of Tigard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Association.

William `Bill' A. Standridge Jr.
July 3, 1923 - March 25, 2001
William "Bill" A. Standridge Jr., formerly of the Roseburg area, died on March 25 in Dallas. He was 77.
He was born to William and Marie Brown Standridge in Delhi, Calif.
He married Ruby Farrell on Oct. 11, 1942 in Mina, Nev. He entered the U.S. Army in March of 1943 and he served in Alaska and the South Pacific with the 104th Engineer Combat Battalion. He received two purple hearts for injuries sustained. He was very proud of his military service.
After his military service they lived in Hawthorne, Nev. from 1946 until 1949 when they moved to Southern Oregon where he worked as a cat skinner for a time. In 1957 he worked as a real estate agent for his father in Medford for two years and in 1963 they moved to Crescent City, Calif.
They moved to Merrill in 1975, working in real estate from 1978 to 1981. In 1984 they moved to the Roseburg area and came to Dallas in November of 2000.
He was a volunteer deputy sheriff and in a jeep club in Del Norte, Calif. that assisted in search and rescue. He like to help those in need. He earned his pilot's license and owned his own plane for a time until a heart attack in 1973 forced him to give up flying.
He was a life member of the D.A.V., past secretary of the Moose Lodge in Merrill and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Myrtle Creek.
He served as a volunteer at the Roseburg Veterans Medical Center.
He will be remembered as being a very strong person with a great sense of humor.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and had a great desire to fix things. In his later life he enjoyed needlework on plastic canvas to keep active.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Dallas; daughters, Carole Tiefenbach of Crescent City, Calif. and Judy Jones of Dallas; son, William Standridge III of North Carolina; brothers, Leroy of Eureka, Calif., Arthur of Merrill and Alfred of Eugene; sisters, Margaret Sexton of Cameron, Okla., Ellen Rosner of Abbotsford, B.C. and Nancy Hermans of McKinleyville, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors were held on March 30 in Roseburg National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the D.A.V. in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

James Otis Boswell
Dec. 13, 1937 - June 4, 2001
James O. Boswell of Monmouth died on June 4 in Salem. He was 63.
He was one of five children born to Floyd and Mildred Loving Boswell in Lyons, Ill.
He attended school in LaGrange, Ill. where he met and married Karen Fischer on Aug. 30, 1958. He served in the Army National Guard and received an honorable discharge.
They made their home in Lyons, where he ran the family business known as B-line Delivery Service in LaGrange.
In his spare time he built and raced stock cars and was known as "Gentlemen Jim in car number 69." In 1973 he was in a head-on collision and stopped racing cars but he continued to fill the mechanic's role.
In 1972 they moved to West Frankfort, Ill. He and his wife, Karen opened Boswell's Texaco. They divorced in 1974.
He met Robin Heroy in 1974 and moved to Hodgkin, Ill. where they made their home with their four children. The family was devastated by the loss of their son Jeremy in 1975.
James and Robin were married on April 1, 1983. In 1987 they moved to Oregon where he was employed at the Chevron station until going to work in Monmouth for Western Oregon University in 1991.
He loved to tinker with things and created his own homemade inventions. He found great joy and pleasure in his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Bradley in 1999.
Survivors include his wife, Robin of Monmouth; sons, Tony Boswell of Hulett, Wyo. and Jessy Boswell of Monmouth; daughters, Tina Tuning, Terry McDaniel and Tammy Black, all of Hulett, Wyo., Kathy Walker of Mulkeytown, Ill., Sheena and Shyanne Boswell, both of Monmouth; brother, Hank Boswell; sisters, Joann Owen and Pat Bradley; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were June 7 in the Falls City Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Dallas Mortuary Chapel handled the arrangements.

Laurel Chester VanLieu
Nov. 26, 1923 - June 4, 2001
Laurel Chester VanLieu of Dallas died on June 4 in Dallas. He was 77.
He was born in Rolston, Okla. to Joe Cooper and Isabelle VanLieu.
He lived in Yakima, Wash. from 1938 to 1948. He married Ada Jones on June 4, 1946 in Yakima. They moved to Sweet Home and lived there until 1958, when they settled in Dallas.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1947.
Survivors include his wife, Ada of Dallas; son, David VanLieu of Dallas; daughter, Sherry Mabry of Dallas; and brother, Bill Huffman of Yakima.
Family services were held under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Juanita Ophelia Richard
Jan. 27, 1922 - June 3, 2001
Juanita Ophelia Richard of Independence died on June 3 in Independence. She was 79.
She was born to George and Nancy Blevins in Oklahoma.
After her marriage to Edwin Richard the couple moved to Independence in 1959.
She was a member of the Church of God.
She enjoyed gardening, canning food and sewing.
She was preceded in death by four brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin Richard of Independence; sisters, Cora Borden of McMinnville, Myrtle Youngberg of Amity, Gladys Vaughn of Camp Verde, Ariz., Velma White of Sheridan and Jean Friend of DeMoine, Wash.
Graveside services were June 9 at Amity Cemetery in Amity.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Willamette Chapter, P.O. Box 12768, Salem, OR 97309.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Katherine M. Larsen
May 11, 1911 - June 2, 2001
Katherine M. "Kay" Larsen of Corvallis died on June 2 in Corvallis. She was 90.
She was born in Birney, Mont. on the Cheyenne Indian Reservation to missionary parents, the Rev. Peter and Katherine Kliewer.
She graduated from high school in Bluffton, Ohio and from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, majoring in music.
She married the Rev. Rudy Larsen in 1934. They spent seven years in rural Kentucky as missionaries. They came to Corvallis in 1942, where she worked for 11 years at the Children's Farm Home as music director. The Larsens then pastored the Westwood Community Church near Philomath for many years.
In 1955 she began work as the first secretary in Dist. 17J in Philomath. She worked in the elementary, middle and high schools as secretary, librarian and accompanist for the high school chorus until her retirement in 1976.
She loved her family, flowers and music. She was devoted to helping and ministering to people and was known as a friend to all.
She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher of the Evangelical Church. She also was a member of the Philomath educational secretary's group and was grand marshal of the Philomath Frolic in 1976.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rudy in 1986; sisters, Esther Templin and Elizabeth Kielsmeier; and brothers, Waldo and Paul Kliewer.
Survivors include her children; Audrey Patching of Pendleton, Peter Larsen of Tucson, Ariz. and Katherine Powell of Ocean Park, Wash; brother, Dr. David Kliewer of Corvallis; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were June 8 at the Evangelical Church in Corvallis and intermenty was at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Church, Child Evangelism Fellowship or Wycliffe Bible Translators in care of the Evangelical Church, 1525 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis, OR.
McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements.

Mary Deborah DeGraff
May 23, 1951 - June 3, 2001
Mary Deborah DeGraff of Veneta died of ovarian cancer on June 3 in Veneta. She was 50.
She was born in Dallas to George and Barbara DeGraff.
She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1969. She attended Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University in Monmouth, college in Ellensburg, Wash. and the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Dunham of Yakima, Wash. and son, Kit Bourn of Yakima.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219-3099. 

Lydia K. Rudy
July 14, 1901 - June 7, 2001
Lydia K. Rudy of Dallas died on June 7 in Dallas. She was 99.
She was born to Peter and Katherine Rexine Kunz in Heaton, N.D.
She lived in Heaton until the age of 7 and was raised in Dusty, Wash. She married Conrad Rudy on Aug. 30, 1918 in Colfax, Wash. living there until 1929 when they moved to Oregon City. They settled in Dallas in 1933.
She was best known for her beautiful flower gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad in 1967 and son, Gilbert in 1999.
Survivors include her grandson, Glen Rudy of Cerritos, Calif.; great-grandson, Brian Rudy of Cerritos, Calif.; adopted granddaughter, Lana Rudy of Olympia, Wash.; and daughter-in-law, Donna Rudy of Olympia, Wash.
Services will be Wednesday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and intermenty will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas who handled the arrangements.

Durwood Thomas Brady
March 8, 1922 - Feb. 5, 2002
Durwood Thomas Brady of Otis died Feb. 5 in Otis. He was 79.
He was born to Harry and Lela Curtis Brady in Nampa, Idaho.
He moved to California as a teenager and joined the Merchant Seaman when he was 20 years old. He was a seaman for 27 years before retiring in 1974. He moved to Otis in 1989.
He married Alberta Fern Sargent in April 1957.
He was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses for 28 years and a member of the Lincoln City Jehovah's Witnesses.
He was a member of Seamans Union (SUI) and Boilermaker Union.
He enjoyed gardening, loved to work on cars and fix everything he could.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Brady of Otis; daughter, Teresa Rockefeller of Otis; son, Wesley Brady of Sabastapol, Calif.; stepson, Arthur Pheland of White City; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Jehovah's Witnesses in Lincoln City.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Troy "Skinny" Fears
Aug. 30, 1927 - Feb. 9, 2002
Troy "Skinny" Fears of Independence died on Feb. 9 in Salem. He was 74.
He was born to William and Maggie Fears in Clover Bend, Ark.
He married Maxine Davis in 1948.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Fears and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Fears of Independence; sons, Tim Fears of Independence and Dennis and David Fears, both of Arizona; daughter, Tina Perkins of Independence; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Connie Welch
April 2, 1926 - Feb. 9, 2002
Connie Welch of Dallas died on Feb. 9 in Dallas. She was 75.
She was born in Greenwood, Texas.
In 1947 she married Jack Welch, he preceded her in death.
In 1974 she moved to Oregon and lived in Independence most of those years.
She was a member of the Baptist church.
She enjoyed crocheting, doll making and sewing but most of all she loved her kids and grandkids.
She was preceded in death by Billy Ray Welch and Danny Ray Welch.
Survivors include her daughters, Beverly Dodele of Independence, Jackie Baker of Dallas and Joe Reagen of Turner; sons, Jerry Welch of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence and vault intermenty will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.

Maria Magdalena Gonzalez-Rubio
Feb. 1, 1935 - Feb. 8, 2002
Maria Magdalena Gonzalez-Rubio of Independence died on Feb. 8. She was 67.
She was born to Lucus and Clara Gonzalez-Rubio in Barranca de sta clara Jalizco, Mexico.
She was married to Marino Arenas.
She was a homemaker in her own home.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence.
Funeral Mass was Feb. 12 at St. Patrick Catholic Church and intermenty was at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.

Grace Olivia Griffin
Dec. 11, 1906 - Jan. 25, 2002
Grace Olivia Griffin of Portland died Jan. 25. She was 95.
A fifth generation Oregonian, she was born in Dallas to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stockwell.
She graduated from Dallas High School in 1925.
She married Joseph Andrew Griffin on Feb. 7, 1926. He died on July 1, 1994.
Prior to moving to Portland in 1993 she had lived in Dallas, Salem, Bend and Lincoln City.
She was from a Polk County pioneer family that included the names of Burnett, Shultz and Lovelady. Her father, Tom Stockwell and grandfather, Johnny Schultz, both owned longtime established businesses in Dallas. Her great-grandfather was Horace Burnett and her great-great-grandfathers were Glen O. Burnett and Thomas J. Lovelady.
She married her childhood sweetheart Joseph Andrew Griffin, who also had a long established Polk County pioneer family that included the names of Hubbard, Collins and Berry.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bend and Salem.
Survivors include her daughter, Janet Noakes of Portland; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Private services were held. As a memorial the family encourages people to visit an elderly shut-in.
Services were handled by Portland Funeral Alternatives.

Gloria Elaine Shumate
Jan. 17, 1934 - Feb. 6, 2002
Gloria Elaine Shumate, a resident of Pottstown, Pa. and of Willamina died on Feb. 6 in Willamina. She was 68.
She was born in Pottstown to John and Helen Whisler Oister.
She lived most of her life in and around Pottstown. She attended and graduated from Warwick High in Knauertown, Pa.
On Dec. 14, 1951 she married Carson Shumate in Elkton, Maryland.
She worked for the State of Pennsylvania as a nurses aide at Penhurst Training Center, retiring after 30 years.
She was a member of the Twin Valley Bible church in Morgantown, Pa. and taught Good News Club. She was also a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary in Pennsylvania.
She and her husband Carson also owned a home in Willamina and attended the Liberty Gardens Bible Church in Salem.
She enjoyed traveling, time with family, crocheting and ceramics.
Survivors include her husband, Carson; son, Douglas of Lake Charles, La.; daughters, Vickie Goff of Willamina and Patricia Mitchell of Keizer; brothers, Clarence Oister of Montgomery, Ala. and Robert Oister of Hereford, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services were Feb. 11 at Dallas Cemetery followed by a memorial service at Liberty Gardens Bible Church in Salem.
Bollman Funeral of Dallas handled the arrangements. 

Alan L. Pedigo
Dec. 20, 1932 - Feb. 3, 2002
Alan L. Pedigo of Salem died on Feb. 3. He was 69.
He was born to Orville and Ollie Pedigo in Craigmont, Idaho.
He came to Eastern Oregon at an early age and attended schools in Hermiston. Following graduation from high school in 1951 he married Betty Williams.
Not long afterward they moved to Monmouth where he attended Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, for a short time on a football scholarship.
He then spent the next 28 1/2 years in the lumber industry retiring from Boise Cascade in 1981.
In 1974 he and Betty divorced.
He married Patricia "Patty" Dent in 1975.
he began his own business in 1988, "Al's Arctic," a restaurant equipment and supply business.
His passion was square dance calling which he did for over 30 years, calling for square dances all over the state of Oregon, as well as, California, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He and Betty started Independence Wagon Wheelers square dance club in 1960. Independence Wagon Wheelers continue to dance at the Polk County Fairgrounds. He also was the caller for several other clubs in the Willamette Valley and Portland.
He was a member of the BPOE No. 1950 in Independence.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Pedigo.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Pedigo of Salem; daughters, Shirley Davis of Dallas, Lori Coffman of Gresham, Melinda DeRochier of Salem and Leslie Wilson of Keizer; son, Steven Pedigo of Salem; former wife, Betty Sharp of Monmouth; brother, Bob Pedigo of Leesburg, Ga.; sister, Corlena Reed of The Dalles; and eight grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held Feb. 6 at Court Street Christian Church and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Willamette Valley Hospice, 2700 Market St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 4800 SW Macadam, Portland, OR 97201.
Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem handled the arrangements.

Jean Becklund
Jan. 14, 1923 - Feb. 9, 2002
Jean Becklund of Falls City died on Feb. 9. She was 79.
She was born to Myron and Florence Woodworth Gilman in Little Falls, Minn.
She married Bill Becklund on Jan. 1, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minn.
He was in the U.S. Air Force for many years and the family moved many times throughout the United States and abroad.
She had been a registered nurse for a number of years earlier in her life.
They settled in Falls City in 1972.
She had been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning and national politics.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of Falls City; sons, Eric of Falls City and Bruce of Mountain Home, Idaho; daughter, Kristin Blanchard of Los Angeles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Private family services were held at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Laura M. Crosiar
April 3, 1915 - Feb. 9, 2002
Laura M. Crosiar of Sublimity died on Feb. 9. She was 86.
Memorial services are pending with Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. For service information call 503-838-1414.

Daniel Timothy Bain
June 16, 1981 - Feb. 10, 2002
Daniel Timothy Bain died on Feb. 10. He was 20.
He was born in Corvallis to John and Lynn Bain.
He and his family spent the next six years in Entiat, Wash. before returning to Oregon in 1987.
He attended school in the Philomath School District from first grade to graduation. While in school he enjoyed sports, science, writing, reading, social studies and chess.
He highly respected and appreciated his many teachers and coaches who had touched his life over the years.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hiking, hunting, target shooting, photography, star gazing, surfing and white-water rafting. Mostly he enjoyed his time with his brothers, sister and parents.
He loved America and was proud and honored to serve his country in the U.S. Army Infantry National Guard. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga. in the summer of 2001. He was looking forward to attending Officer Candidate School and receive a commission in the Army as a combat infantry officer.
He was enrolled at Western Oregon University as a political science and philosophy major.
Survivors include his parents, John and Lynn of Philomath; sister, Esther of Africa; brothers, Johnny of Eugene, Denny of McMinnville and Tommy of Philomath; grandmother, Patricia Hayes of Los Angeles; and grandfather, John Bain of Boise, Idaho.
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at Marys River Grange Hall in Philomath. A potluck gathering will be at the Bain's following the service.

Irene Frederica Weatherly
February 17, 1902-April 26, 2002
Irene Frederica Weatherly of Dallas died April 26 in Dallas. She was 100.
She was born on the farm in her grandparents' home, in Long Prairie, the daughter of Winfield and Eva Thompson. She was the eldest of three children.
In 1920, she graduated from Wilber High School. After graduation, she began teaching in three on-room schools in otter, Slough, Rock Creek and Long Prairie, all in Douglas County.
She married Lee McMickle May 6, 1925. He died in 1938. She married Norman Weatherly Sept. 26, 1946. They spent 41 years together on the farm where she grew up.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Marshall Thompson; husbands Lee McMickle and Norman Weatherly; sons Henry and Harry Weatherly and daughter Normabelle Goesch.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Robert Stevenson, Bonnie and Francis Albro and Janela and Vincent Stone; and son and daughter-in-law Norman Fred and Eileen Weatherly. She had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-granchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Saturday, may 4 at 11 a.m. at the Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg. Memorial contributions may be sent to a scholarship fund for students graduating from Elkton High School, in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, which is handling the arrangements.

Carl Dean Cole
April 10, 1914 - April 27, 2002
Carol Dean Cole of Independence died April 27 in Dallas. He was 88.
He was born to Clarence and Ellen Cole in Boyd.
He was in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 46.
Until 1950, he farmed on a ranch in Dufur. In 1950 he and his family moved to Ephrata, Wash. He worked for several companies, laying pipe and working as a cement finisher.
They moved back to Dufur and ranched until January 1962, when they moved to Independence, where they bought a ranch and continued farming. He also worked at Wah Chang from 1962 until his retirement in 1979.
He enjoyed his family, gardening, cutting firewood and visiting his friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Carol Jean Cole; sisters, Ruth Bolten, Martha Cole, Gladys Wandry and Mary Bruce; and brothers, Floyd Cole, Cecil Cole, Kenneth Cole and Harold Cole.
He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Dean Cole of Salem and Margie Ann Johnson of Dallas; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.
Graveside intermenty was April 30 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

John R. McVey
May 22, 1945 - April 26, 2002
John R. McVey of Dallas died April 26 in Dallas. He was 56.
He was born in Sutter County, Calif. to Leonard and Gladys McVey. He was raised by his sister in Colorado. He graduated from high school in Grand Junction, Colo. in 1963. he attended Long Beach City College for two years.
He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
He resided with his best friend, Frank Snyder.
He is survived by his sisters, Helen Wagner of Colorado, Eden Stewart of Sutter County, Calif., Dorothy Stewart of Perry, Ga. and Susie McVey of Utah; and brothers, Richard McVey of Sutter County, Calif., Leonard McVey of Yuba City, Calif., Jim McVey of New Jersey, Dean McVey of Meridian, Gary McVey of California and Allen McVey of Sacramento, Calif.
There will be a celebration of his life for his friends and family at his home, 1070 East Ellendale Ave., Dallas, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2. 

Raymond G. "Cue Ball" Morgan
May 11, 1929 - April 24, 2002
Raymond G. Morgan died at home in Sheridan April 24. He was 72.
He was born in Dallas to Fielding and Carrie Sullivan Moran.
He married Vivian Elaine Vogle Dec. 16, 1954.
He lived in the Sheridan area for over 40 years. He owned and operated Ray's Pilot Service until health reasons forced him to retire.
He collected classic cars and belonged to Classic Cars of Sheridan. He participated in many parades, and loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian, and a daughter, Penny.
He is survived by his son, Michael Morgan of Sheridan; and daughters, Vickie Brooks of Sheridan, Cindy Swander and Rhonda McKnight of Lebanon, and Glenda Ice of The Dalles. He had 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were April 30 at Upper Falls City Cemetery. Bellman Funeral Home in Dallas is handling the arrangements.

Robert Cass Lamping
July 29, 1921 - April 21, 2002
Robert Cass Lamping of Salem died April 21 in Salem. He was 80.
He was born in Vancouver, Wash. to Milton and Laurita Van Doren Lamping.
He grew up in Vernonia. He graduated from high school there in 1939 and then entered the Air Force.
He served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force in 1967 as a technical sergeant.
He married Doris Danielson Aug. 5, 1957 in Las Vegas, Nev. They moved to Salem in 1968.
He worked for SAIF for several years, then worked at Children and Family Services until he retired.
He owned his own boat and was a commercial fisherman between Astoria and Warrenton for several years.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jan Ree Ward of Salem.
He had been a member of the Four Corners Gun Club since 1968. He enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Lamping of Salem; son, Charles Lamping of Newberg; daughters, Linda Pederson of Dallas and Sheri Kubishta of Salem; brothers, Bud Lamping of Lebanon, Ray Lamping of Astoria and Art Lamping of Vernonia; and sister, Gloria Peter of Madisonville, La.
He had 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held April 27 at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Elder David Robert Pederson Missionary Fund, San Antonio, Texas, in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel, which is handling the arrangements.

Steven Douglas Messal
July 22, 1981 - April 17, 2002
Steven Douglas Messal, formerly of Dallas, died April 17 in Seattle, Wash. of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 20.
He was born in Corvallis. He attended Dallas grade schools. He also attended Dallas High School and Chemeketa Community College's Winema Campus.
As a child, he was involved in soccer, baseball and football.
He enjoyed riding BMX bikes, working on cars and spending time with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon, in 2001. He is survived by many friends.

Virginia Collins Ediger
March 13, 1915 - Nov. 5, 2000
Virginia Collins Ediger of Dallas died on Nov. 5 in Independence. She was 85.
She was born in Pine Bluff, Ark. the daughter of Benjamin and Mandy Martin Foster.
She grew up and lived in Arkansas until the age of 15. She moved to Carlsbad, N.M. and married John Collins at the age of 16 on July 8, 1931 in Carlsbad. John died on Feb. 25, 1963.
She married Abe Ediger on Aug. 29, 1981 in Dallas. He died on May 17, 1997.
She worked as a school cook in Carlsbad, N.M. and started cooking for Lyle Elementary School in Dallas in 1951 and retired from Lyle in 1981.
She loved bowling and had many trophies. She always had a big garden and enjoyed working in the yard. She enjoyed visiting with her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, John Collins in December 1995.
Survivors include her son, Gene Collins of Dallas; daughters, Virginia Seals of Vale and Ernestine Potter of Milton-Freewater; brothers, J.C. Foster of California, Bill Foster of Bend and Gene Foster of Arizona; sisters, Eunice Bennett of Dallas, Gladys Ferris of Dallas, Ruth Wheldon of Tillamook, Lorene Guddy and Fern Sanchez, both of California; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and intermenty will follow at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home.

Donald F. Moreland
Aug. 30, 1924 - Oct. 31, 2000
Donald F. Moreland of Monmouth died on Oct. 31 in Salem. He was 76.
He was born in Dallas and lived in Salem for many years where he worked as as maintenance worker for the City of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dale in 1999.
Survivors include his daughters, Dana of Colorado and Deleah of Salem; sisters, Delia Sperling of Independence and Virginia Barber of Canby.
No services were held. Barrick Funeral Home of Salem handled the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid Willamette Valley Hospice.

Clayton Clifford Heide
Jan. 11, 1927, Oct. 30, 2000
Clayton Clifford Heide of Sweet Home died on Oct. 30 in Lebanon. He was 73.
He was born in South Dakota the son of Theodore and Roxey Heide.
He moved to Oregon as a young teen, living mostly in the Monmouth area. He married Mary Lee Mead in 1945 in Monmouth. She died on July 20, 1992.
He married Wilma "Jean" Sheppard in 1996 in Albany. He worked in the sawmills in the 1960s and moved to Sweet Home in 1999.
He enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. He was a very quiet man.
He was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Duane in October 1999, one sister and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma "Jean" of Sweet Home; daughter, Lucinda "Cindy" Gray of Sweet Home; sisters, Evelyn of Colorado, Betty of Dallas, Dollie of Monmouth and Virginia of Washington; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Graveside services were Nov. 3 at the Dallas Cemetery. Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Belva M. McDonald
Belva M. McDonald of Dallas, formerly of Port Orford, died on Nov. 6 in Dallas. She was 84.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson St., Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-267-3131.

Betty Ann Schweitzer
April 25, 1921 - Oct. 30, 2000
Betty A. Schweitzer of Salem died on Oct. 30 in Salem. She was 79.
She was born in Flagstaff, Ariz. the daughter of Fred and Berta Cannon Rowe.
At an early age she moved to Fayetteville, Ark. where she was raised and attended school. In about 1934 she moved to California where she met John Schweitzer and later married on Dec. 13, 1958 in Las Vegas. In 1969 the family moved to Oregon.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1993 and two brothers, James West in 1995 and Jackie West in 1999.
Survivors include three daughters, Georgia Shrewsbury of Salem, Linda Copeland of Clackamas and Pat Cecil of Riverside, Calif.; son, Ronald Burdick of Canby; sisters, Sandi Burkhardt of Penryn, Calif. and Novelle Monson of Van Nuys, Calif.; along with 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Nov. 4 at Salem Gospel Center in Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. in care of the Dallas Mortuary Chapel. 

Michele Adria "Chele" Dickerson
March 6, 1975 - Nov. 5, 2000
Michele Adria "Chele" Dickerson of Dallas died on Nov. 5 in a small plane crash. She was 25.
She was born in Eugene the daughter of Richard and Erma Hough Peterson.
She grew up in Eugene and graduated from North Eugene High School in 1993. She was a 1997 graduate of Western Oregon University. She worked for the Polk County Commission on Children and Families in Dallas. She married Robert "Rob" Dickerson in Eugene on March 20, 1999.
She enjoyed music, her family and her home.
She was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene.
Survivors include her parents, Rick and Erma Peterson of Eugene; two brothers, Chris Peterson and Bret Peterson, both of Eugene; and grandmother, Lavon Hough of Underwood, Iowa.
Memorial services will be Friday, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene and private burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Musgrove Family Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. or Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Robert Russell "Rob" Dickerson
Feb. 17, 1973 - Nov. 5, 2000
Robert Russell "Rob" Dickerson of Dallas died on Nov. 5 in a small plane crash. He was 27.
He was born in Springfield the son of James and Carol Smith Dickerson.
He moved from Marcola to Bend in 1977. He attended Western Oregon University, Central Oregon Community College and received his associates degree in Fire Science from Chemeketa Community College. He had worked for Polk Fire District No. 1 and was a firefighter and paramedic for the the City of Salem.
He married Michele "Chele" Peterson in Eugene on March 20, 1999.
He enjoyed flying, camping, travel, adventure, his friends and golf.
Survivors include his parents, Jim and Carol Dickerson of Bend; and three brothers, Keith Dickerson of Bend, Craig Dickerson of Albany and Ken Dickerson of Butte, Mt.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene and private burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Musgrove Family Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Helen C. Holmes
June 29, 1917 - July 2, 2001
Helen C. Holmes of Dallas died on July 2. She was 84.
She was born to Roy and Nora Rumbaugh in Willow Lake, S.D.
The family moved to the Hood River valley when she was 5. She graduated from Parkdale High School and Oregon Normal School (WOU) in Monmouth.
She taught school in Shaniko and Cascade Locks. She later earned a degree in library science and was the librarian at LaCreole Junior High in Dallas from the time it opened in 1966 until she retired in 1980.
She was married from 1942 to 1955 to Arthur E. Sundsten. She married Jack Holmes in 1983. He died in 1999.
She was active in several civic organizations. She was past president of the Dallas Education Association and the Oregon Retired Teachers Association. She served on the Education Service District, Dallas Library and Senior Services Agency boards. She also served on the Oregon Education Association state committees. She was involved in leadership in Scouts, Camp Fire and 4-H. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
She enjoyed reading, singing, duplicate bridge, sporting events, gardening, traveling and growing orchids.
Survivors include her children, Paula Douglas of Lake Oswego, Sam Sundsten of Bend, Molly Hayes of Dallas and Becky Pemberton of Salem; brother, Welcome Rumbaugh of Cascade Locks; sister, Trudy Dellinger of Eugene; and 14 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held on July 19 at First Presbyterian Church in Dallas and intermenty was at Idlewild Cemetery in Hood River.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dallas Public Library in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Ada R. Thompson
Jan. 20, 1915 - July 17, 2001
Ada R. Thompson of Dallas died on July 17 in Dallas. She was 86.
She was born to Roscoe and Viola Cramer Tidball in Sheridan, Iowa.
She grew up and attended school in Sheridan. She married B.W. Thompson on Feb. 18, 1934 in Indianola, Iowa.
They lived in many places while B.W. worked on the pipelines. They moved to Oregon in 1947 and settled in Dallas in 1967.
She was a member of the Dallas First Christian Church and the Dallas Women's Garden Club.
She enjoyed gardening and playing games.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Thompson on June 16, 1968.
Survivors include her husband, B.W. Thompson of Dallas; sons, Norm Thompson of Prineville and Carl Thompson of High Lakes, N.J.
Services were July 20 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Dorcas Eileen D'Amico
Dec. 24, 1922 - July 20, 2001
Dorcas Eileen D'Amico of Dallas died on July 20 in Dallas. She was 78.
She was born to John and Eileen Smith McCormack in Willington, Mass.
She graduated from Wakefield High School in Massachusetts and attended one year of nursing college.
She married Philip D'Amico on June 2, 1945. They lived in California where she worked for L.M. Cox in quality control, a company that produced remote control planes and cars. She retired in 1973 and they moved to Dallas that same year.
She had attended St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas and Dallas Christian Women's Club.
She enjoyed cooking and writing letters. She was a people person and enjoyed visiting. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Philip of Dallas; daughters, Linda Sims of Dallas and Judy Analla of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Christian Wake services were July 22 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Cancer Center in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel who handled the arrangements.

Bobbie Jean (May) Dingman
Nov. 21, 1931 - July 10, 2001
Bobbie Jean (May) Dingman of Bonita, Calif. died on July 10 in Bonita. She was 69.
She was born in Branson, Mo. and moved to Monmouth in 1945.
She graduated from Monmouth High School in 1949 where she met her future husband, Ardell Dingman of Independence. They were married in 1951. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5.
They moved to San Diego, Calif. where Ardell served in the U.S. Navy. They retired in 1985 and traveled extensively in South America, Europe, Asia, the Scandinavian countries, visiting more than 37 counties. They also toured all of the states in the U.S. and Canada.
She taught Sunday School for junior high age children for 18 years at the Sweetwater Assembly of God Church in San Diego.
Survivors include her husband, Ardell James of Bonita; sons, Alan Jerome of Davis, Calif. and Wayne Lee of San Diego; and three granddaughters.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Sweetwater Assembly of God Church, 6090 Banbury St., Paradise Hills, San Diego.

Daniel Byron Cooper
March 13, 1949 - July 8, 2001
Daniel Byron Cooper of Dallas died on July 8 in Dallas. He was 52.
He was born in Eugene to Daniel and Agnes Foster Cooper.
He was raised in Dallas and lived his entire life in Dallas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Cooper of Dallas; daughter, Felicia Lee-Ann Benham of Dallas; son, Cacey Benham of Dallas; sisters, Danielle Cooper-Moore of Falls City and Cozzette Cooper of North Carolina; brothers, Robin Cooper of Dallas and Chuck Cooper of Washington.
Services will be Saturday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at Robin and Diane's home, 285 Oak Villa Road, Dallas.
Dallas Mortuary Chapel is handling the arrangements. 

Edwin P. Morgan
Oct. 16, 1919 - Oct. 28, 2001
Edwin "Ed" Morgan of Independence, formerly of Salem and Condon, died on Oct. 28 in Independence. He was 82.
He was born to Lee and Martha Begley Morgan in Hazard, Kent.
He was one of eight children that grew up in Wendover, Kent. He attended Lees College and taught school in a one room schoolhouse.
He arrived in Oregon on Feb. 14, 1942.
He herded sheep in John Day country and later went to work at Kinzua.
He went into the U.S. Army in 1942 working in Division Headquarters for the 3rd Armored Division serving at the Battle of the Bulge. He was always proud of being a World War II veteran.
He married Donna Rose Warren on Nov. 22, 1947 in Goldendale, Wash.
They moved to Condon from Spray in 1950 where they raised their children.
He was the Condon city recorder and worked in the post office from 1951 to 1957 and in 1958 was elected Gilliam County Clerk where he served until 1970.
The family moved to Salem in 1970 where he served as the Marion County Deputy Clerk and was later elected as the Marion County Clerk. He served in that position until his retirement in December 1983.
He was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge in Mayville, Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star and served in the Red Cross in providing service to military families until 1971. He was a member of the Condon Congregational Church and worked with the Building Fund Committee helping to raise funds to build the new church. He most recently attended the Church of Christ in Monmouth.
His favorite things were his wife and family, music, the family cabin in Lonerock, fishing, hunting and his garden where he loved to sit and watch those two pounds tomatoes grow.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of Independence; daughters, Susie Smith of The Dalles, Kathy King of Salem and Gwen Ulrey of La Pine; sons, Dale of Dallas and Jeff of Independence; sisters, Gladys "Bee" Hadley of Lake Stevens, Wash. and Spica Wilmoth of Melbourne, Fl.; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Nov. 3 at United Church of Christ in Condon and burial was at Condon Masonic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park R., Portland, OR 97201.
Sweeney Mortuary of Condon handled the arrangements.

Emma Caroline Baker
Oct. 4, 1914 - Oct. 29, 2001
Emma Caroline Baker of Oregon City, formerly of Dallas, died on Oct. 29 in Portland. She was 87.
She was born to Selvenis and Capitola Bothwell McPherson in Star City, Idaho.
In 1918 the family moved to Seaside where she attended school. She attended Oregon Health Sciences University studying nursing.
On Oct. 8, 1940 she married Robert Baker in Dallas.
The couple made their home in Dallas and she worked at the Dallas Care Center as a nurse for more than 15 years.
She was an avid gardener.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in March 1998.
Survivors include her son, Ron Baker of Roseburg; daughters, Jeannie Kester of Battle Mountain, Nev. and Shannan Cassey of Oregon City; sisters, Myrtle Rea of Washington, Retta Phelps of Olympia, Wash., Zelma Hansen of Vancouver, Wash. and Marjorie Hughson of Portland; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held and arrangements were handled by Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Karen Ann Walser
Dec. 3, 1952 - Nov. 2, 2001
Karen Ann Walser of Dallas died of cancer on Nov. 2 in Salem. She was 48.
She was born in Dallas to Glenn and Donna Walser.
She was a 1971 graduate of Dallas High School. She then attended the Academy of Hair Design in Salem. Upon completion of her degree she began her lifelong career as a hairdresser. She owned her own shop in Dallas for many years before leasing a station at Court Street Hair Co. in Dallas.
She was active in her church.
She enjoyed latchhooking and watching her nephews grow up.
Survivors include her parents, Glenn and Donna Walser of Dallas; sisters, Kim Walser of Dallas and Debbie Price of Lebanon; an aunt; and two nephews.
Graveside services were Nov. 6 at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Kelly C. Wellington
Memorial services for Kelly C. Wellington will be held at S.M.I.L.E. Station, 8210 SE 13th Ave, Portland on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 to 4 p.m.

Laura Zetsche
Nov. 8, 1907 -- March 28, 2002
Laura Zetsche died March 28. She was 94.
She was born Nov. 8, 1907 in Fergas Falls, Minn. to Herman and Elise Steiner Frautschi. She attended schools there, including Minnesota University. She earned a degree in teaching, human resources and social services.
She taught in the Portland School District and also at the School for the Blind in Salem. She was chosen "Woman of the Year" for her services.
She married Bob Zetsche. She will be buried with him in Hardin, Mont.
She is survived by her daughter Katherine Saibel of Independence.
A celebration of her life was held March 30.

Thelma Darlene Long
June 1, 1913 -- March 31, 2002
Thelma Darlene Long, 88, died March 31 at the Dallas Retirement Village.
Long was born June 1, 1913 in Shelton, Wash. She married Clark C. Long in 1934 in Salem. They moved to Dallas in 1942, where Clark worked for Willamette Industries. They moved back to Salem in 1969. She returned to Dallas two years ago to live at the Dallas Retirement Village.
Long was well-known to her neighbors. Her large covered porch was a gathering place for friends and neighbors of all ages.
She loved to read. A friend from the Salem library brought her several books a week until her eyesight failed.
She was a member of the Dallas Evangelical Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clark.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bill Henry of Salem; son Clark Long of N. Hollywood, Calif.; sister Louise Shell of Salt Lake City; and niece Georgia Starns of Salem, who cared for Long for years.
She had five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private family service is planned.
Contributions may be made to the Salem Public Library Foundation in care of Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, which is handling the arrangements.

Donato M. Amaya
March 1, 1943 -- March 29, 2002
Donato M. Amaya of Glendale, Ariz., died at home March 29. He was 59.
Amaya was born in Edinburg, Texas to Santiago and Cresencia Martinez Amaya.
He lived in Independence for 15 years and in Arizona for 30 years. He worked in furniture sales.
Amaya was a member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed dancing, golfing and barbecuing for family. He was a musician for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Adela S. Amaya of Glendale, Ariz.; mother Cresencia Amaya of Independence; son Daniel of Glendale, Ariz.; daughters Norma Morales, Diana Ruiz and Rachel Castro, all of Glendale, Ariz.; brothers Jimmy, of Hillsboro, Alfonso, of Salem, Domingo, of Independence and Juan, of Independence; sisters Frances Duran of Independence, Maria Garcia of Independence, Consuelo Amaya of Monmouth and Esperanza Garcia of Independence.
He had 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral was April 2 at St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church in Glendale, Ariz. Lundberg Mortuary of Glendale, Ariz., handled the arrangements. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence made local arrangements. 

Sharron L. Harless
February 8, 1945 -- March 24, 2002
Sharron L. Harless, 57, of Keizer died March 24 after a short respiratory illness.
She was born in Southgate, Calif. to Dee and Maxine Gordon. She spent her childhood living in California and Oregon. She was a licensed beautician for many years.
She married James L. Harless on July 17, 1965 in Redondo Beach, Calif. The couple moved to Arizona, where they raised two sons, Scott and Kirk. Sharron worked in the cable TV industry in Glendale, Ariz.
Sharron and Jim moved to Keizer a year and a half ago to be closer to their son Kirk, his wife Janice and their two children, Nicholas and Paul. Sharron enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son Scott and her father Dee.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Jim; son Kirk, of Dallas; mother Maxine Gordon of Woodburn; sister Janice Colvin of Portland and two grandchildren.
Services were held March 28 at the Dallas Mortuary Chapel, followed by intermenty at Dallas Cemetery. Her son Kirk Harless hosted a celebration of life at his home afterward.
Dallas Mortuary Chapel handled the arrangements.

Juanita June Ames
March 29, 1925 -- March 25, 2002
Juanita June Ames of Salem died March 25 in Salem. She was 76.
She was born in Joplin, Mo. to Albert and Orva Hailey Hartin.
She is survived by her daughter Juanona S. Morgan; brother Lester Robb; and grandchildren Roni Morgan, Alondra Kae Walker and Alan Curtis D. Jones.
At her request, no services will be held. Dallas Mortuary Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Dennis 'Denny' Van Buskirk
January 5, 1942 -- March 27, 2002
Dennis "Denny" Van Buskirk of Springfield died March 27 in Springfield. He was 60.
He was born in Dallas, the son of Howard and Evelyn Stoltenberg Van Buskirk. The family lived in Valsetz, and he went to school there until eighth grade, when they moved to Dallas. He graduated from Dallas High School.
Van Buskirk worked in plywood mills for 30 years. He lived in Astoria for many years. He moved to Springfield four years ago, where he worked in the Forest Products Plywood Mill.
He enjoyed fishing for salmon and sturgeon and crabbing in Astoria. He liked hunting and bowling. Van Buskirk enjoyed working in his yard, planting a garden every year and sharing his produce with family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Ricky Paul Van Buskirk of Brookings, and his mother, Evelyn, of Dallas.
Graveside services were held March 30 at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, which is handling the arrangements.

Jean L. Pope
June 30, 1927 - Dec. 6, 2004
Jean L. Pope a longtime Dallas resident died Dec. 6. She was 77.
She was born to Roy and Rue Z. Colbert Hudson in Galena, Mo.
She married Chester Eugene Pope on April 25, 1984 in Salem.
She had lived in Eureka, Calif., before moving to Dallas in 1978.
She not only was a homemaker but experienced logging, truck driving and managed as well as drove 18-wheelers with her husband, Chester for more than 20 years. She also ran a sawmill and was also manager and owner of the Red Barn Restaurant in Dallas.
She was a part of the Gleaners for several years.
She was always doing ceramics or Chinese embroidery, bead work and stained glass. With all she did she also provided care for her mother in her later years.
Survivors include her husband, Chester of Dallas; son, Dean Earls of Gold Beach; stepsons, Larry Pope of San Diego, Lanny Pope and Randy Pope, both of Dallas; stepdaughters, Denise Doejaaren of Peru and Leanne Hubbard of Dallas; brothers, Bud Hudson of Gerber, Calif., Jim Hudson of Redding, Calif., and Gary Hudson of Belleview, Fla.; and one grandson, Randy Earls.
Memorial services were Dec. 11 at Bollman Funeral Home and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff, Calif.
Contributions may be made to Grace Community Church or to Legacy Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Richard H. Miller
May 19, 1929 - Dec. 10, 2004
Richard H. Miller of Independence died Dec. 10. He was 75.
He was born to Richard and Gertrude Dickhouse Miller.
He was a millwright for Simpson Timber Company in Albany. He moved to Independence in 1955 when he purchased a farm and he lived there for more than 49 years with his wife.
He was one of the original members who started M.I.K.I, Monmouth Independence Kids Incorporated, which helped to bring youth sports to both communities.
He enjoyed raising cattle and fishing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Miller, Jr., and a grandson, Jason Miller.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Miller of Independence; son, Michael Miller of Independence; brothers, Jerry Horn of Albany and David Horn of Mapleton; sister, Bonnie Howell of Brownsville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
At his request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Esther Lucile Pierce
June 11, 1916 - Dec. 4, 2004
Esther Lucile Pierce of Dallas died Dec. 4. She was 88.
She was born to Morgan Ashley Brown and Josephine Winegar in Alliance, Neb.
She married Lloyd J. Pierce on March 12, 1949 in Pueblo, Colo., and they were married for 50 years. Lloyd died in 1999.
She loved her kitties, flowers and cookies. She enjoyed playing bingo and the care she received at Ellendale Home.
Survivors include her sister, Alice Grandbush, 92, of Walsenburg, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held in Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Eula Vera Shook Zimmerman
May 14, 1912 - Dec. 8, 2004
Eula Vera Shook Zimmerman of Dallas died Dec. 8 in Portland. She was 92.
She was born to Thomas Leonard and Elva Austin Beckham in Astoria, Mo.
She married Omer Shook in 1939 in Boise, Idaho. Omer died in 1976.
She and Omer owned and operated a country convenience store in Shoshone, Idaho.
She married Kenneth Zimmerman on March 1, 1977 in Salem. They lived in the Perrydale area near Dallas on a farm.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and cooking.
She and Ken enjoyed traveling extensively with Elderhostel program to China, Germany and Australia. Ken died June 29, 2003.
She was a former member of the Shoshone Baptist Church and was a member of First Christian Church in Dallas. She was a member of the Rebekah's in Gooding, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her stepsons, Michael Zimmerman of Salem, Donald Zimmerman of Scappoose and Mark Zimmerman of Portland; stepdaughter, Kay Webb of Beaverton; and several grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 11 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and burial was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Shoshone Baptist Church or to the First Christian Church in Dallas in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements. 

Mildred M. Beatty
Jan. 28, 1919 - Dec. 8, 2004
Mildred M. Beatty of Newport died Dec. 8. She was 84.
She was born to Wallace and Nellie Badger in Milo, Maine.
She married Lawrence A. Beatty on Nov. 28, 1959 and they moved to Fairbanks, Alaska. They later moved to Otter Rock in 1972 following Larry's retirement. He died in 1987.
She lived in Otter Rock until 2002 when she moved to Newport because of failing health.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
No services were held at her request.
Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Mark Joseph Schaefer
March 11, 1913 - Dec. 2, 2004
Mark Joseph Schaefer died Dec. 2 in Wilsonville. He was 91.
He was born to Killian Pius Schaefer and Elisabeth Catherine Korth in Wadsworth, Texas.
He grew up in Platte County, Neb. When he was 13, he and an older brother, Lawrence drove a horse and wagon from Nebraska to Fleming, Colo. They farmed land that had been inherited by their mother. The rest of the family moved later.
He married Helen Dieker on April 29, 1935 and they moved to Mt. Angel in 1937. She died July 18, 1959.
He later worked in Portland during the war building PT boats. Following the war he worked in the construction industry building warehouses in the Portland area. One of his last jobs before retiring was building an authentic addition to Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood.
Survivors include his children, Charles of Wilsonville, Dolores Schuh of Dallas, Margaret Mathies of Lake Oswego, Don of Newberg, Rue Rivelli of Milwaukie, Joy O'Neill of Beaverton, and Michael of Portland; stepchildren, Robin Terr and Shelley Hall; brothers, Tom of Lake Oswego, Vic and Mauries, both of Sterling, Colo., Frank of Fleming, and Jim of Sydney, Neb.
Services were Dec. 6 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego and intermenty was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lake Oswego.

A.E. "Pokey" Booth
Aug. 31, 1949 - Dec. 3, 2004
A.E. "Pokey" Booth of Aumsville died Dec. 3. He was 55.
He was born in Alvin, Texas and came to Oregon in 1983.
He worked for the Oregon Department of Corrections and retired after 18 years.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He enjoyed woodworking, putting together model cars, hunting, fishing and whitewater rafting. His greatest enjoyment was the big one RODEO in which he was a part of for 18 years and long after he was out of the circuit.
Survivors include his sons, William Allen Booth of Sealy, Texas and Christopher Preston Booth of Salem; daughter, Stephanie Marie Booth of Salem; brother, Tandy Booth of Texas; and two grandsons.
Memorial services were Dec. 10 at Weddle Funeral Home in Stayton.

Lucille L. Herber
June 18, 1917 - Dec. 12, 2004
Lucille L. Conlee Herber of Sheridan died Dec. 12 in Sheridan. She was 87.
She was born to Linza and Ora Belle Peck Conlee in Kadoka, S.D.
She grew up in Kadoka and graduated from high school there.
She married Leo F. Herber on Oct. 26, 1937 in Kadoka. They came to Salem in 1944 and lived there for one year.
She and Leo settled in Sheridan in the Mill Creek area with their family in 1945.
She was a longtime member of the Buell Grange and was a past Buell School Board member.
Her family remembers how she always cared for others and was a great cook. There was always enough food for family and guests that stopped for visits. She enjoyed canning, sewing, gardening and she had made quilts for all of her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, May 12, 1992.
Survivors include her sons, Brendan and Barsen, both of Sheridan, and Broderick of Grand Ronde; daughters, Barbara Aaron and Bernae Carr, both of Sheridan; sister, Mary Petras of Kadoka; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Interment will be in Herber Family Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Herber Family Cemetery in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Gus Jacroux
Dec. 10, 2004
Gus Jacroux of Dallas died Dec. 10.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-3286.

Donathon Wilson
Oct. 28, 1939 - Dec. 11, 2004
Donathon Wilson died Dec. 11 in Dallas. He was 65.
Services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 503-623-2325.

John Westgarth
Dec. 13, 2004
John Westgarth of Dallas died Dec. 13 in Dallas.
Services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 503-623-2325.

Oren Jack Moore
April 2, 1924 - Dec. 13, 2004
Oren Jack Moore, formerly of Sheridan, died Dec. 13 in Kingman, Ariz.
He was born to Oren, Sr., and Matilda Estelle Peck in Ft. Smith, Ark.
He married Dorothy Helen Rininger twice. The first time was April 22, 1950 and they married again April 22, 1970.
They lived in Whittier, Calif., for 24 years prior to settling between and near Sheridan in 1980. He remained married to her until her death on March 20, 1991. They had no children together.
He does have one son, Jack Lee Darnold of Nevada.
He served with the U.S. Coast Guard until the summer of 1946. He then made his living driving truck for Safeway. He had lived in several states including Arkansas, California, Oregon, and most recently Arizona. He was part of the Cherokee Nation.
Survivors include his siblings, Alfred, Bob, Henrietta, Charlotte and Billie.
Interment will be in Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, Calif., under the direction of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas.

Letha Cleo Taylor Sanderson
April 18, 1917 - Aug. 24, 2004
Letha Cleo Taylor Sanderson of Dallas died on Aug. 24 in Dallas. She was 87.
She was born in Falls City to Floyd Arthur and Jessie Olena Jones.
She was raised in Falls City, Cottage Grove and Newport where she attended school. She graduated with honors from Falls City High School in 1936.
She married Virgil Morris Taylor in Vancouver, Wash., in 1938. They were married until 1962. She was married to John Sanderson from 1971 to 1973.
During her adult life she lived in Molalla and Hoskins moving back to Dallas where she lived for past 40 years.
She worked as a cook at the Blue Garden Restaurant in Dallas and the Cornerstone Caf‚ in Monmouth where she was known for her excellent pies.
She really enjoyed flowers and working in her garden. In 1986 she was acknowledged by the Itemizer-Observer for her gardening skills and her ability to know and name all of her flowers and plants. She was also an avid Blazer basketball fan. She loved spending time with her family and friends sharing stories and laughing.
Survivors include her sons, Marvin Leroy Taylor of Corvallis and James Floyd Taylor of Seattle; sister, Orphie M. Gilbert of Falls City; and three grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Dallas Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements. 

Leon E. Tompkins
Feb. 22, 1911 - Aug. 25, 2004
Leon Eldon Tompkins of Falls City died Aug. 25 in Falls City. He was 93.
He was born to Leslie and Carolyne Coventry Tompkins in Sultan, Wash. He grew up in Sultan and moved to Inman, Neb.
He returned to Washington where he met and married Jane E. Smart on Feb. 10, 1935. In 1952 they moved to Oregon, first to Reedsport and then to Eugene.
He worked as the maintenance and building engineer for Park Manor and then for Cascade Manor in Eugene until his retirement in January of 1982.
He moved to Falls City in 1986 where he worked for the Ellendale Home in Dallas for a short time and drove combine at the age of 91.
He loved his family, enjoyed reading, reciting poetry, playing Aggravation and was an avid football fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane in 1997.
Suvivors include his son, Glenn Tompkins of Eugene; daughter, Laura Tompkins of Falls City; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Falls City Ball Park.
Arrangements are by Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Katie Vernell Crawley
Jan. 27, 1921 - Aug. 22, 2004
Katie Vernell Crawley of Turner died Aug. 22 in Salem. She was 83.
She was born to Quintus E. and Katie Lois Simmons Posey in Memphis, Texas.
She married William E. Crawley on June 5, 1954 in Grand Junction, Colo. They moved from Colorado to live in Dallas from 1960 to 1964. In 1964 they made their home in Salem and moved to Turner in 2004.
She worked for Pacific Northwest Bell as a service representative, analyst and service clerk for 25 years.
She was a member of the West Hills Community Church in Salem and the Bethel Baptist Church in Aumsville.
She enjoyed being a homemaker, sewing including making draperies, quilts, bedspreads and doing handwork.
Survivors include her husband, William of Turner; sons, John W. Crawley of Austin, Texas and Samuel S. Crawley of Portland; daughter, Darlene Kaye Randles of Washington, Ill.; sister, Wanda Phillips of Memphis, Texas; brother, Erwin Posey of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Aug. 31 at Bethel Baptist Church in Aumsville. Private intermenty will be in the Delta Cemetery in Delta, Colo.
Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association in care of the Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Calvin S. Cox
Nov. 16, 1924 - Aug. 26, 2004
Calvin S. Cox of Dallas died Aug. 26. He was 79.
He was born to John and Phoebie Spencer Cox on the family farm in Eckley, Colo.
At the age of 12 he and the family moved to Oregon. He later graduated from Dallas High School. Shortly following graduation he joined the Navy where he served until May of 1946.
On Jan. 8, 1947 he married Zelda Eggert in Dallas. The family made their home in Dallas.
He worked as a logger for Shipley Logging.
He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard and most of all having coffee with his buddies at Bert's Restaurant in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Theodore Cox and Jewell Forest Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Zelda; daughter, Betty Ann Cox of LaGrande; brother, Johnie Cox of Dallas; sisters, Phoebie Jane Cox of Dallas and Betty Thomas of Eugene; granddaughter, Therese; and one great-grandchild, Shelby.
Graveside services were Aug. 31 at Dallas Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Paul Eugene Welfley
Jan. 23, 1933 - Aug. 27, 2004
Paul Eugene Welfley of Dallas died Aug. 27 in Dallas. He was 71.
He was born to John and Victorine Bowman Welfley in Falls City.
He spent his childhood in Oregon, Washington, and Minnesota.
He married Dorothy Alice Neufeld on June 21, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas while in the U.S. Air Force.
They moved to Astoria where he worked for Astoria Plywood Corporation for 35 years, retiring in 1991.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and reading.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 2000.
Following his wife's death he moved to Dallas to be near his family.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Vickie and Mike Slyh of Dallas; brother, Roy Welfley of Dallas; sister, Cindy Curtis of McCall, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Interment will be private.

Carol Jean Lyons
Sept. 24, 1931 - Aug. 25, 2004
Carol Jean Lyons of Dallas died Aug. 25 in Dallas. She was 72.
She was born to Elmer and Florence Becker Schuldt in Chicago, Ill.
She married James Lyons on Feb. 19, 1955 in Chicago. They lived in Dewey, Ariz., and Barnett, Mo., before moving to Sutherlin. They moved to Dallas in 2000.
She was a longtime Arabian horse breeder, helping to preserve historic bloodlines in the Arabian horse world. She was a member of Al Khamsa, Davenport Conservancy, and the International Arabian Horse Association.
Survivors include by her husband of 49 years, Jim Lyons of Dallas; son, James Lyons of Tempe, Ariz.; daughter, Diane Lyons of Dallas; and two grandsons.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Mitsuko Furuyama
March 26, 1914 - Aug. 28, 2004
Mitsuko Furuyama of Dallas died Aug. 28 in Dallas. She was 90.
She was born in Seattle.
She was married to Fred Yoshimi Furuyama and he preceded her death in 1977.
She was also preceded in death by a her daughter and her husband, Nancy and Fred Fonda.
Survivors include her daughter, Grace Rye of Monmouth; sons, Eugene Furuyama of Dallas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Family services will be held. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Nampa, Idaho.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Lilly Katherine Lindstrom
May 14, 1920 - Aug. 29, 2004
Lilly Katherine Lindstrom of Dallas, formerly of Salem, died on Aug. 29 in Dallas. She was 84.
She was born to William Raymond and Nina Miller Allen in Twin Lake, N.D.
She married Harold Lindstrom Sr., on July 18, 1979 and they lived in Salem. She met Harold at the Department of Corrections where she was a file clerk. At one time she had been a Kirby vacuum salesperson.
She was a certified nutritionist and grew her own herbs and vegetables and loved drying and canning them.
She was a lover of the Goodwill store, garage sales and was a collector of cookbooks. In her younger years she sang on the radio and was hired as a singer with the McGuire Sisters.
Survivors include her children, Raymond George, Donald George, Dennis George, Beverly Hester and Sandra Nicholson; stepchildren, Jean Sischo, Dorothy Linscheid, Susan Teal, Jan Bennett, Hal Lindstrom Jr., and Steven Lindstrom; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem. 

Frederick A. "Fritz" Meyer
March 10, 1937 - July 29, 2003
Frederick A. "Fritz" Meyer of Dallas died on Tuesday, July 29. He was 66.
He was born to Alfred and Linda York Meyer in Seattle.
He grew up as an entertainer in show business and was tutored as he traveled to different acts. He had met many famous people from his era.
He enjoyed restoring vintage cars and furniture, Civil War history and local history. He lived in the Lovelady house on Shelton Street in Dallas.
He collected many antique cars and his favorite was a Model T Ford Roadster that was red and black.
He was diagnosed with a heart condition and therefore never married.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Meyer of Dallas and two cousins of Washington.
Graveside services were Aug. 5 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Police Department in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

A. Myles Esrig
Aug. 22, 1927 - July 30, 2003
A. Myles Esrig of Dallas died July 30, 2003 in Dallas. He was 75.
He was born in Chicago to Harry and Frieda Kaplan Esrig.
He grew up in the Chicago area. He had lived in Sacramento, Calif., from 1974-1988 when he moved to Dallas.
He married Judith Gayley on Oct. 3, 1975 in Bend.
He was a sales and marketing manager for large home builders.
He was an Army veteran who enjoyed playing bridge and had achieved "Life Master." He also enjoyed model train layouts, woodworking and golf.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Esrig of Dallas; son, Glenn Esrig of Sacramento; daughter, Lynda Miller of Chicago; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Gayley of Sacramento and Rebecca Gayley of Salem; sisters, Marilyn Rosenberg of Knoxville, Tenn., and DeeDee Scharf of Glenview, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Joseph A. Haase
May 16, 1913 - July 31, 2003
Joseph A. Haase of Lincoln City died on July 31 in Lincoln City. He was 90.
He was born in Chicago to Joseph and Ellen Murphy Haase.
He graduated from St. Mel's High School in Oak Park, Ill.
He was employed for more than 25 years as a salesman and eventually was President of South Bend Electric Co., in South Bend, Ind.
On June 20, 1935 he married Janis E. Adams. She died in 1989.
He was a member of St. Augustine Church in Lincoln City.
He enjoyed and excelled at bridge and was an excellent card player.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charles J. Haase in March 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Marilee E. Haase of Lincoln City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
At his request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Daniel M. Birchard
Oct. 11, 1957 - Aug. 1, 2003
Daniel M. Birchard of Newport died on Aug. 1 in Newport. He had suffered from melanoma for 3 1/2 years. He was 45.
He was born to Robert D. Birchard and Bevra M. Harris Birchard in Encino, Calif.
He was raised in Granada Hills, Calif., and graduated from high school there. Following high school he served in the Navy on the USS Hancock and the USS Ranger. He was discharged on March 3, 1977.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Birchard.
Survivors include his mother, Bevra M. Birchard of Newport; sisters, Devra M. Birchard of Spokane, Wash., and Stephanie Gibson of Manduran, Australia.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 at Longview Hill Club House in Newport.
Contributions may be made to Newport Hospice of the American Cancer Society.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Victor Larsen
June 18, 1910 - July 30, 2003
Victor Larsen of Dallas died on July 30. He was 93.
Services are pending under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Alice E. Stube
Jan. 13, 1918 - July 30, 2003
Alice E. Stube of Dallas died on July 30. She was 85.
Services are pending under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

John Herbert Green
May 6, 1915 - Aug. 2, 2003
John Herbert Green a longtime Dallas resident died Aug. 2 while on vacation in Seinajoki, Finland. He was 88.
He was born in North Liberty, Iowa to Clarence and Myrtle Green, the third of six children.
He married Bess Steffen on Aug. 3, 1941 in Pandora, Ohio.
They moved to Dallas in 1946 where he worked at Willamette Industries until he retired in 1978.
He was a charter member of Faith Evangelical Free Church in Dallas and was instrumental in the church's founding. He served for many years in various positions in the church. His love for the Lord was evident in every aspect of his life.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing table games with the family.
He was preceded in death in by his first wife, Bess on July 26, 1995, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his second wife, Rosetta of Dallas; sons, John K., Larry D., and Thomas L., all of Dallas; daughters, Becky Green of Dallas and Peggy Geisler of Salem; brother, Carl of Salem; sister, Gladys Stonestreet of Fairbanks, Alaska; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and Rosetta's children.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Faith Evangelical Free Church and intermenty will follow at Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Faith Evangelical Free Church Fellowship Center Building Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Dennis Duane "Denny" Jones
Aug. 9, 1941 - Sept. 28, 2004
Dennis Duane "Denny" Jones of Albany died of an apparent heart attack after his daily lap swim on Sept. 28. He was 63.
He was born to Woodrow and Bernice Ratzlaff Jones in Coquille.
He grew up in Dallas, where he enjoyed swimming and playing sports at Dallas High School, before graduating in 1960.
He married Cecilia Pascoe in Dallas, where he worked at the family store, Woody's Market. He later worked at Nebergall Meat Company and moved his family to Albany. He and Cecelia were divorced in 1974.
When Nebergall's closed in the early 1970s he went to work at Wah Chang, retiring in 2003.
A 'people person,' he loved to be active, adventurous, and lived life to the fullest. His favorite activities included traveling, watching action movies, camping and the outdoors, following OSU and high school athletics, motorcycle riding; and water sports, such as boating, swimming, and scuba diving. He loved family activities and spending time with his grandchildren. In 1970, he and some friends took a month and drove to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to scuba dive and sailboat.
He married Shirley Witbeck in Corvallis on Jan. 29, 1983 and moved to North Albany. They enjoyed many family trips and camping in central Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Van Bibber.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Albany; daughters, Denise Jones of Dallas, Leah Landes of Bend, Cindy Church of Burns, Michelle Davis of Corvallis, and Tammi Hagner of Albany; brother, Darrel Jones of Dallas; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Oct. 2 at AAsum Funeral Home in Albany.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and/or the American Cancer Society in care of the AAsum Funeral Home, 805 Ellsworth St. SW, Albany, OR 97321. 

Shirley Ann Evenson
Jan. 26, 1931 - Oct. 1, 2004
Shirley Ann Evenson of Albany died on Oct. 1 in Salem. She was 73.
She was born to Casey Henry and Dolorus Dorothy Hankel Fest in Vernonia.
The family moved to Dallas where she graduated from Dallas High School in 1948.
Shortly after graduation she met Neil Stanley Evenson and they were married in Dallas on March 17, 1951.
She was proud of her long history of helping others as a volunteer and in her various career choices. Her last position she served as the office manager of the local United Way and had worked with the forest industries and, with the North Albany and Dallas Water Districts. Her favorite was serving as the head secretary of Whitworth Elementary School in Dallas.
She had been active in the Eastside Christian Church in Albany and Beta Sigma Phi.
She enjoyed traveling, gardening, homemaking, painting in oils, collecting spoons, plates and other art objects, volksmarching, creating and sewing toy bears, and many other activities including the company of family and others.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lucy Maxine Hill, sons, Bruce Alan Evenson in May 1989 and Ronald Van Evenson in September 1974.
Survivors include her son, Neil Stanley Evenson, Jr. of San Diego, Calif., and two grandchildren, Zachary Elijah Evenson and Teresa Kimberley Johnson.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Eastside Christian Church, 1910 Grand Prairie Road in Albany. Graveside services will follow at Willamette Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, 1046 West 6th, Albany OR 97321 or sent in care of AAsum Funeral Home, 805 Ellsworth St. SW, Albany, OR 97321 which handled the arrangements.

Clarence "Pete" Peters
Jan. 26, 1931 - Oct. 1, 2004
Clarence "Pete" Peters of Dallas died Oct. 1 in Dallas. He was 73.
He was born to Jacob and Katherine Balzer Peters in Meade, Kan.
He moved to Dallas in 1935 and graduated from Dallas High School in 1951.
He married Darlene Mikkelson in Dallas on Jan. 27, 1952.
It was on March 1, 1963 he joined Clarence Grubbs to form Grubbs & Peters Service Center in Dallas and retired April 30, 1994.
He was a member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce where he served as a director and as president. He was chosen Good Samaritan in 1986, served 24 years on Dallas Ambulance Association, 10 years with the Oregon National Guard - Tank Company 162nd Infantry Division and obtained the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas and served on councils and as president.
He joined the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department in December 1953 and was active in fire fighting until October 2001. He served as assistant chief from 1965 to 1988 and was named Firefighter of the Year in 1960 and Officer of the Year in 2001. On Aug. 5 of this year the Dallas Fire Department honored him by dedicating a beautiful gazebo built by the members of the department in the Delbert Hunter Arboretum in honor of his 50 years of service to the Dallas Fire Department.
After his retirement he helped on several Habitat houses, helped with the remodel of the kitchen at the fire hall, known as "Pete's Diner," the pottery room at Dallas High School and remodeled rooms at Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing with his grandson, Logan and son-in-law, Kerry. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Since October 2001 he had been part of a cancer research program at OHSU which helped him greatly over the past three years.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Verna Riemer and Wilma Friesen and business partner, Clarence Grubbs.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene; daughter, Sue and her husband, Dave Smith of Salem; Sandra and her husband, Kerry Cook of Vancouver, Wash.; grandchildren, Kirsten and Logan Cook, both of Vancouver; sisters, Esther Teuscher and Helen Krieger, both Woodburn; and brother, Marvin Peters of San Jose, Calif.
Memorial services were Oct. 4 in the Trinity Lutheran Church. Private entombment was at Restlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Salem.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, Trinity Lutheran Church, Willamette Hospice or the Delbert Hunter Arboretum in care of the Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Franz Dolp
June 6, 1936 - Sept. 27, 2004
Franz Dolp of Corvallis died on Sept. 27. He was 68.
He was born to Frank Dolp and Hermine Dorothy Franz in Portland. He spent much of his childhood and youth in Seattle.
He received an undergraduate degree from Yale University in business administration and a PhD from the University of California, Berkley.
Following a stay of more than 2 years in the Middle East he returned to the states and embarked on a career in teaching economics at California State University, Fullerton. He later moved "home" to the Pacific Northwest, teaching at Willamette University, Western Oregon State College and Oregon State University.
He was a passionate advocate for reconnecting humans with the natural world. The restoration of his land on Shotpouch Creek, 40 acres in the Oregon Coast Range, was a main focus. Over the years he planted thousands of trees, tracked wildlife, established and maintained trails and built a cabin.
He recently chronicled his restoration efforts through a collection of essays, "To Plant an Ancient Forest." He had completed a work of poetry, "Seasons: A Poem of Transformation," and was working on a new collection, "River: Reflections on the Infinite." One of his poems is part of the Willamette River Diptych public installation at the Corvallis Public Library.
He was a co-founder of OSU's Spring Creek Project for Ideas, Nature, and the Written Word.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn Atkins Jones and two children, Laura Anne Dolp and Jonathan Dolp, from a previous marriage to Roberta Morrison Dolp.
Memorial services were Oct. 3 in Corvallis.
Contributions may be made to "Spring Creek Project" in care of the Department of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 208 Hovland, Corvallis, OR 97331.
DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements.

Leonard F. Nelson
Nov. 4, 1917 - Oct. 4, 2004
Leonard E. Nelson of Independence died Oct. 2 in Independence. He was 86.
He was born to William and Ruth Davis Nelson in Prairie City.
He married Martha Hart in December 1939. She died in 1986.
He worked as a hazelnut farmer for many years.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammi Nelson.
Survivors include his sons, Ken Nelson of Independence and Ben Nelson of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held at Belle Passi Cemetery in Woodburn.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Hospice in Salem.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Jacob "Jake" Warkentin
July 1, 1920 - Sept. 28, 2004
Jacob "Jake" Warkentin of Dallas died on Sept. 28 in Dallas. He was 84.
He was born in Mountain Lake, Minn.
The family moved to Wolf Point, Mont., in 1922 and then to the Dallas area in 1934.
He graduated from Dallas High School in 1941 and in 1942 he attended Northwestern Bible School. While in school he met Frances Roppelt and they became engaged in 1942. They waited until he returned from serving in the Army during World War II to be married in 1946.
The couple spent two years in Newport, Wash., before moving back to Dallas. He worked at Towmotor for 30 years while running a 125 acre farm.
Following retirement he built a new home and traveled extensively.
He was active in several churches including the Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas.
He enjoyed sports, travel, farm life, and visiting with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fran in 2000.
Survivors include his sons, Ron of Monmouth, Jerry of Salem and Jack; sister, Rosella Peters of Monmouth; brother, Hank of Christmas Valley; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Oct. 2 at the Evangelical Bible Church and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Missions at the Evangelical Bible Church in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Victor Eugene Lund
March 28, 1925 - Aug. 17, 2004
A memorial and celebrations of life for Victor Eugene Lund of Monmouth will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 Circle Blvd., Corvallis.
Contributions may be made to the Victor E. Lund Scholarship Fund in care of Western Oregon University, Oregon Lions Sigh Hearing Foundation in care of Central Lions, PO Box 101, Independence OR 97351 or U.U. Fellowship of Corvallis for youth programs or to any food bank.

Ann L. Olsson
June 4, 1952 - Oct. 1, 2004
Ann L. Olsson of Dallas died Oct. 1.
Services are pending with Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem, 503-364-2257.

Jesse B. Bahr
Jan. 27, 1922 - Oct. 3, 2004
Jesse B. Bahr of Grand Ronde died on Oct. 3.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286. 

Lindy D. Bartchy
Oct. 30, 1949 - Oct. 1, 2004
Lindy D. Bartchy of Independence died in Salem Oct. 1. He was 54.
He was born to Robert and Marjorie Hanson Bartchy in Tillamook. He was a life-long resident of Oregon, living in Tillamook, Cloverdale, Dallas, and Independence.
He served in the Army during Vietnam.
He married Paul Kness in Portland on March 29, 2004.
He worked for Senior Services and spent two years caring for his grandparents, Esther and Emil until their deaths in 2001.
He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, clam digging, rock hunting, sightseeing, traveling, the outdoors, wildlife, milking at the family dairy and caring for others.
He was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church in Salem.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Bartchy, sister, Jennifer Peterson and nephew, Jason Abraham Jarvie. Survivors include his partner, Paul Kness of Independence; brother, Scott Bartchy of San Francisco; sister, Robin Jarvie of Pendleton; brother, Brian Bartchy of Dallas; extended brother, Jerry Bartchy of Independence; and father, Robert Bartchy of Dallas.
Services were Oct. 9 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to Polk County Relay for Life or to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Ann L. Olsson
June 4, 1952 - Oct. 1, 2004
Ann L. Olsson of Dallas died on Oct. 1. She was 52.
She was born to Ronald and Joyce Stone Lentz in Hillsboro.
She graduated from North Salem High School and then attended the San Francisco School of Design.
On July 19, 1975, she married her best friend and partner, Nels Henry Olsson.
She co-owned A&N Hometown Grocery in Falls City, A&N Livestock Company and Emu Marketing International with her husband. She co-founded the Oregon Emu Association and served as President of the American Emu Association.
She was extremely active in the community. She worked with the youth group at Bridgeport Chapel, assisted various 4-H clubs, and served on the Board of Directors of the Luckiamute Water District. Besides being very entrepreneurial-minded, she was also a brand inspector for the State of Oregon for more than 10 years.
Survivors include her husband, Nels; daughter, Annisa Olsson-Jones of Chaska, Minn.; sons, Nels E.G. Olsson of Salem and Sven T.B. Olsson of Dallas; sister, Helen Valerie Bruce of Salem; brother, Bert Lentz of McMinnville; and two grandchildren, Alicia and Gavin Olsson.
Services were Oct. 9 at Dallas Alliance Church. Interment was at City View Cemetery in Salem.
Contributions may be made to N.W. Medical Team Dental Van, in care of A&N Hometown Grocery, 319 N. Main St., Falls City, OR 97344.
Arrangements were handled by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem.

Beulah V. Davis
April 29, 1923 - Oct. 5, 2004
Beulah V. Davis of Kings Valley and lifelong resident of Polk County, died on Oct. 5 in Kings Valley. She was 81.
She graduated from Airlie High School in 1941.
She married Frank Oliver Davis on Aug. 1, 1942. They purchased the former Airlie Hotel where they lived until 1965 when they purchased her father's farm on Grant Road in Kings Valley.
She was a wife, mother and homemaker. She also served as a 4-H cooking leader for many years.
She attended Airlie Evangelical Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include her daughters, Sally Davis of Dallas and Carolyn Weber of White City; siblings, James D. Wilson of Airlie, Juanita Robison of Corvallis, Robert Wilson of Tillamook, Evelyn McKibben of Salem and Ruth McKibben of McMinnville; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Oct. 11 at City View Cemetery in Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in care of McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

Lily Elizabeth Kaup
Nov. 9, 1909 - Oct. 5, 2004
Lily E. Kaup of Gervais died Oct. 5 in Keizer. She was 94.
She was born to Joseph and Rose Slovada Ribnick in Michele, British Columbia.
As a young child the family moved to Great Falls, Mont. At about the age of 7, the family moved to Oregon where she attended and graduated from Gresham High School.
On Sept. 7, 1938 she married Laird Kaup in Albany. The couple had lived in Monmouth from 1938 until 1942 when they moved to Gervais.
She had attended Oregon College of Education in Monmouth to become a teacher, later teaching in various schools around Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laird in 1977 and one brother.
Survivors include her sons, Lyman of Monmouth and Lenthal of Gervais.
Graveside services were Oct. 11 at Fircrest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Services were under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Ida B. Betts
April 12, 1923 - Oct. 2, 2004
Ida B. Betts of Albany died Oct. 2. She was 81.
She was born to John and Francis Twombly in Byers, Colo.
She was raised in Byers and married on April 19, 1941. She moved to Oregon in 1947, moving to Lincoln City in 1959; to Independence in 1978; to Forest Grove in 1992; and then to Albany in 2004 to live with her daughter.
She enjoyed crocheting and keeping in touch with family.
Survivors include her husband, Russell; son, John; daughter, Judy; sisters, Rose, Dorothy, Lois and JoAnn; brother, Aaron; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private inurnment was at Restlawn Mausoleum.
Contributions may be made to Evergreen Hospice of Albany.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Loren Elvin Powell
Jan. 30, 1930 - Oct. 8, 2004
Loren "Tobie" Elvin Powell of West Salem died on Oct. 8. He was 74.
He was born to Ada and W.H. Powell near Exeter, Mo.
In 1939 the family moved to Buena Vista where he attended first grade. The family then moved to Livingston, Calif., moving back to Salem in 1943. He attended North Salem High School and graduated in 1949.
In 1951 he joined the U.S. Air Force and completed basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. In 1952 he was honorably discharged and pursed a career with the State of Oregon at the Oregon State Penitentiary. In 1959 he transferred to the Oregon State Correctional Institution where he helped train many of the first correctional officers. In 1984 after working more than 32 years he retired from the Correctional Institution with the rank of Lieutenant.
He purchased a farm in West Salem in 1952 and built his home on the property with the help of his brother, Wim. He raised cattle and grew wheat.
He married Evelyn Ada Nairn in Dallas on Feb. 20, 1960.
Following retirement he volunteered at the Salvation Army and Marion-Polk Food Share for more than 15 years.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Delsie Powell Pratt and Wim "Jack" Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn and daughter, Sue.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, 2700 Market St., NE, Salem, OR 97303.

Mark L. Hughes
Nov. 21, 1956 - Nov. 18, 2004
Mark L. Hughes of Woodburn died on Nov. 18. He was 47.
He was born in Eureka, Calif., to Bob and Jan Hughes.
He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1974. He was on the Dallas High School wrestling team.
He married Deanna Rae Toepfer on March 4, 1978 in Vancouver, Wash. She died on May 18, 1980.
He had worked for Boeing as an assembler while living in Seattle. He then worked as a commercial truck driver and forklift driver for trucking companies. He had lived in Alaska, working on a barge for the last six months. He had recently moved to Woodburn.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, carpentry, softball and camping.
Survivors include his children, Trisha Jo Hughes Rodriguez of Woodburn, Chelsea Walsh of Juneau, Alaska, Brianna, John and Tara Hughes, all of Kent, Wash.; parents, Bob and Jan Hughes of Rickreall; grandmother, Pauline Hughes of Salem; brothers, Robert of Salem, Donald of Phoenix, Ariz., and Michael of Dallas; twin sisters, Cathy and Carrie Hughes of Salem; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services were Nov. 23 at Oak Grove Church in Rickreall followed by interment.
Contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Cornwell Colonial Chapel in Woodburn handled the arrangements. 

Rashad Adon Bauman
Nov. 25, 2004
Rashad Adon Bauman of Rickreall died on Nov. 25 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kent. He was five months old.
Survivors include his father, L. Rashad Bauman of Phoenix, Ariz.; mother, Veronica I. Garcia of Rickreall; grandparents, Reyes and Malba Garcia of Rickreall; grandmother, Donna Jones of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous aunts and cousins.
Mass of Christian burial was Nov. 30 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Independence and intermenty was at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Dorothy Loustalot
March 2, 1924 - Nov. 18, 2004
Dorothy Loustalot of Salem and longtime resident of the Bakersfield, Calif., area, died Nov. 18 in Salem. She was 80.
She was born to Jack Oldfield and Raisy Rhodehamel Oldfield in Bodfish, Calif.
She attended KCUHS (now BHS) and worked as bookkeeper in her early career. She served as bookkeeper for her husband, Frank R. Loustalot, Jr., who was elected Constable for the Arvin Lamont Judicial District.
She was an advocate for senior caregiving and was cited for her voluntarism. She was appreciated by both staff and residents at Orchard Heights Senior Community and Special Care Unit West Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Dr. John Byrom; and her sister, Florence Wheeler.
Survivors include her son, Tom Loustalot of Tehachapi, Calif.; daughter, Jill Martin of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Dorothy Loustalot Memorial Fund KSFCU, PO Box 9506, Bakersfield, CA 93389. These gifts will be used for the memory care unit at Orchard Heights Senior Community in Salem.
Graveside services were Nov. 22 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield.
A celebration of life service will be held in Salem at a later date.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Nels Lawrence Larson
March 18, 1910 - Nov. 25, 2004
Nels Lawrence Larson, a longtime Willamina resident, died on Nov. 25 in Dallas. He was 94.
He was born in a log cabin in Clearwater County. Minn.
At the age of 9 he entered school in Comstock, Minn. He was one of 12 siblings and was taught to read Swedish by his mother.
He married Lillian Abel in Vergas, Minn., on Oct. 27, 1935. She died in 1992.
He farmed and worked as a carpenter and beekeeper in Minnesota until 1955 when the family moved to Willamina. He was employed as a carpenter by Fort Hill Company for 25 years. Upon his retirement from Fort Hill he was employed as an outreach worker for the Yamhill Community Action Program and as a building inspector for the City of Willamina.
He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Willamina and had served on the church council for many years.
He was a volunteer driver for the Sheridan Referral Center, served as a Willamina city council member for three years and was a member of the Willamina Lions Club. He and his wife managed the Willamina Care and Share Food Bank for many years. He was also a lifelong baseball fan.
Survivors include his sons, Merle of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Les of Dallas and Glen of Lakeside; sister, Vernie Murley of Port Orchard, Wash.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, there will be no viewing at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Willamina and intermenty will follow at Buck Hollow Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Emmanuel Luther Church or to the Dallas Emergency Food Bank in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Consuelo Martinez Amaya
March 24, 1955 - Nov. 27, 2004
Consuelo Martinez Amaya of Salem died on Nov. 27 in Salem. She was 49.
She was born to Santiago and Cresencia Martinez Amaya in Edingburg, Texas.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donato Amaya.
Survivors include her daughters, Grace Porras of Salem and Maria Porras of Monmouth; sons, Chris Porras, Lude Porras and Mark Porras, all of Salem; sisters, Frances Duran, Esperanza Garcia and Maria Garcia; brothers, Jimmy Amaya, Juan Amaya, Alfonzo Amaya and Domingo Amaya; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were Nov. 30 at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Donna Jeannette Hayes
Sept. 6, 1946 - Nov. 24, 2004
Donna Jeannette Hayes of Albany, formerly of Salem, died on Nov. 24 in Albany. She was 58.
She was born to Joseph and Della Axeley Bailey Hayes in Phoenix, Ariz.
She spent her early childhood in Arizona. She later came to Oregon and graduated from Amity High School.
She loved animals and enjoyed playing bingo, going to the beach and traveling to Las Vegas. She enjoyed dancing to music from the 80s. She loved spending time with her family and reading her Bible. She attended church as much as she was able.
Survivors include her daughters, Jeanette Tallman of Albany, Cheryl Rowe of Broadbent and Denise Howlan of Salem; mother, Della Bailey of Dallas; sisters, Linda of California, Connie Coyle of Perrydale, Mary Hayes of Dallas and Elaine Zeizler of Independence; brothers, Bob Hayes of Salem and Kenny Hayes of Independence; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at West Salem Foursquare Church.
Contributions may be made to the Relay for Life cancer walk in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Rager "Ray" James DeLassio
Feb. 29, 1948 - Oct. 28, 2004
Rager "Ray" James DeLassio of Salem died Oct. 28 in Salem. He was 56.
He was born to James and Susan Mae Cook DeLassio in Portland.
He was self-employed for many years.
He married Mary Ellen Lefever on Aug. 18, 1993 in Salem.
Survivors were his wife, Mary of Salem; children, Susan Frazier of Hot Springs, Ark., James King and Brian King, both of Melvern, Ark., Sheena DeLassio of Portland and Shanda DeLassio of Salem; stepchildren, Wendy, Tina, Teresa, Patty and Roger, all of Melvern; and six grandchildren.
Private family services were held.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Maxine A. Lambert
Nov. 29, 2004
Maxine A. Lambert, longtime Dallas resident, died in Eugene on Nov. 29.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Bernice Hultman
Nov. 29, 2004
Bernice Hultman of Dallas died on Nov. 29 in Dallas.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Joan H. Upton
Nov. 10, 1930 - April 9, 2003
Joan H. Upton of Portland died on April 9 in Portland. She was 72.
She was born in Washington, D.C.
She married Orland Upton on July 4, 1958.
She had lived in Independence for 22 years.
She was a ham radio operator and wedding photographer.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana Upton of Salinas, Calif., Cynthia Patterson of Estacada and Pauline Beeson of Beaverton; son, David Upton of Independence; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
No services were held. 

Bertha "Pat" Anna Bragg
June 30, 1913 - April 14, 2003
Bertha "Pat" Anna Beryl Bragg of Dallas died April 14 in Dallas. She was 89 years of age.
She was born on June 30, 1913 to Julius and Ivy Woodworth Strom in Salem.
She was raised in the Silverton area and attended Silverton High School.
She married Ben Bleakney in 1932 in Silverton. Ben died in 1971.
After moving a few times she settled in Dallas in about 1968.
In her earlier years she enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping in Eastern Oregon. Later she enjoyed gardening and knitting.
She was a member of the Evangelical Church of North America. She was preceded in death by sisters, Betty, Pearl and Agnes; and brothers, Bill and Jim.
Survivors include her daughter, Ivy Van Epps of Sheridan and Mary Detamore of Salem; son, John Bleakney of Lawton, Okla.; brothers, Herman Strom of Alsea and Cliffton Strom of Eugene; sister, Peggy Charpilloz of Salem; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 21 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel in Dallas, Oregon. Visitation will be noon until 5 p.m., Saturday, April 19.
Contributions may be made to the Evangelical Church of North America in care of the Dallas Mortuary Chapel which is handling the arrangements.

Jeanne D. Smith
Aug. 23, 1942 - April 8, 2003
Jeanne D. Smith of Monmouth died on April 8 in Monmouth. She was 60.
She was born in South Vietnam.
On Aug. 12, 1970 she married Paul F. Smith Jr.
She spent 20 years as a military wife and lived in Europe and the United States. For the last 12 years she had lived in Monmouth.
She was a member of the Buena Vista Community Church.
She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening.
Survivors include her husband, Paul F. Smith Jr. of Monmouth; daughters, Jacqueline D. Smith of Salem, Elizabeth L. Smith of Wilsonville and Ann Hull of Austin, Texas; and three grandchildren.
At her request no services were held.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Edna G. Bliss
April 8, 1920 - April 10, 2003
Edna G. Bliss of Lincoln City died on April 10. She was 83.
She was born near Myrtle, Idaho.
She graduated from Lewis and Clark Normal School in Lewiston, Idaho when she was 17. She taught at various small schools in Central Idaho.
During World War II she was a supervisor in the Engineering Department at Boeing in Seattle.
While working at Boeing she met and married Arthur P. Bliss. They resided in Idaho for many years.
She moved to Lincoln City in 1997 to be near her daughter.
She was well known for her beautiful afghans and needlework.
Survivors include her daughters, Lorna Weller of Lincoln City and Linda Clements of Boise, Idaho; son, Richard Bliss of Lewiston; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Burial was April 12 at Lewis & Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston, Idaho.
Contributions may be made to Hospice, PO Box 767, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Donald E. Dyer
Aug. 31, 1920 - April 7, 2003
Donald E. Dyer of Pedee died on April 7 in Pedee. He was 82.
He was born to Jimmie and Garetha Shivley Dyer in Hood River.
The family moved from Hood River to Harris, outside of Philomath. They later settled in Pedee in about 1924.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 in the Philippines as a sharpshooter.
After serving in the Army he worked as a logger for Christenson Logging and Moser Logging. He later worked for Pedee Lumber.
He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Independence and was a member of the American Legion.
He enjoyed hunting deer and elk and going fishing.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Veryl and Ralph.
Survivors include his sister, Helen Bennett of Pedee.
Services were April 11 at Bollman Funeral Home and intermenty was in Womer Cemetery in Pedee.

Zane A. Gould
Aug. 8, 1942 - April 7, 2003
Zane A. Gould of Salem died on April 7 in Salem. He was 60.
He was born in Portland and lived there until 1957.
He moved with his family to the Weston-Pendleton area where he lived until 1980. He then moved to Pioneer Guest Home in Enterprise. He later moved to the Salem area because of his failing health.
He loved the mountains and the beauty of Enterprise. He was known for his quick wit and happy disposition. He loved the '50s and was often heard singing songs from that era.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Neil Gould in 1993.
Survivors include his sisters, Sharlene Downs of Monmouth, Zella Lieuallen of Salem and Jennifer Kulm of Jerome, Idaho.
A Celebration of Life will be held at his group home.
Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas handled the arrangements.

Charles Daniel Hart
Sept. 12, 1915 - April 12, 2003
Charles Daniel Hart of Dallas died on April 12 in Dallas. He was 87.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18 at Salt Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, noon to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 18, 9 a.m. to noon at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which is handling the arrangements.

Nancy M. Thomsen
July 26, 1922 - Jan. 18, 2005
Nancy M. Thomsen of Dallas died Jan. 18 in Dallas. She was 82.
She was born to Robert L. and Edna Shone Ewel Mooney in Douglas, Wyo.
She moved to Pasco, Wash., at a young age. She was a graduate of Pasco High School.
She married Frank L. Thomsen on Jan. 29, 1944 in Pasco.
She was a military wife and was on the first boat load of wives bound for Japan as a part of the restoration. They lived in many areas of the world as he served in the military for 30 plus years. They retired in Pasco and moved to Dallas in 2001.
She was a homemaker and during their travels throughout the world she taught the incoming officers wives the art of etiquette. She was a proper lady who enjoyed luncheons, golf and was an avid needlepoint stitcher. She helped organize and was the first president of the food bank in Ft. Gordon, Ga., for the Army Community Services and helped organize the food bank in Pasco.
She was a member of P.E.O. and the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Pasco and St. Hilda's Episcopal Church in Monmouth.
Survivors include her husband, Frank of Dallas; daughter, Shone Stagg of Independence; and son, Flip of France; along with two grandchildren.
Services were Jan. 21 at Dallas Retirement Village and Jan. 23 at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church, Monmouth and there will be services at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 in the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Pasco.
Memorials are suggested to the PEO Scholarship Fund in care of Chapter G.F. Edwina Kenoyer 819 N. Hugo Ave. Pasco, WA 99301.
Bollman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 

Essie B. Ediger
July 18, 1914 - Jan. 21, 2005
Essie B. Ediger of Dallas, formerly of Salem, Jan. 21 in Dallas. She was 90.
She was born to Frank and Corda Ottinger Byerley in Ballston.
She married Pete Ediger in 1937, they moved to Dallas that same year. In 1940 they moved to Portland. While in Portland she worked in the shipyards as an inspector.
In 1946 they moved to Dayton where they made a 150 acre farm their home. They raised strawberries, beans and grain.
She worked for the State of Oregon at the Hillcrest School for Girls doing social work for 16 years.
In 1976 they moved to Salemtowne and she moved to the Dallas Retirement Village in 2004.
She loved tending her flowers in and around her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete.
Survivors include her sister, Annie E. Brown of Centralia, Wash.; six nieces and nephews, William Byerley of Monmouth, Barbara Wells and Eillen Plate, both of Juneau, Alaska, Beverley Gestrine of Chehalis, Wash., Les Brown of Eugene, and Arnold Brown of Henderson, Nev.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 in Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas with intermenty in the Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.

Jacob "Jake" T. Neufeld
Nov. 11, 1919 - Jan. 17, 2005
Jacob "Jake" T. Neufeld of Dallas died Jan. 17 in Dallas. He was 85.
He was born to Isaac Jake and Katherine "Katie" Janzen Neufeld in Gouldtown, Saskatchewan, Canada.
As a child he moved to North Dakota and to Dallas.
He married Thelma Ruth Burchfield on April 7, 1950 in Valsetz.
He moved to Valsetz in the late 1930s, where he worked for Boise Cascade. He entered the Navy in 1942. After being in the service for three years he returned to Valsetz and his work with the mill. He retired after 34 years in Valsetz and moved to Dallas in 1984.
Ruth died on January 21, 1986.
He married Geraldine "Jerry" on Nov. 8, 1986 in Anaheim, Calif.
He was a member of the AFL-CIO Union and enjoyed reading the newspaper and taking his daily walk around Dallas.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan Lance of Portland and Kathy Neufeld of Juneau, Alaska; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Ruth Lermusiaux and Mary Buren, both of Salem, Dorothy Dudley of Chewelah, Wash., Sarah "Babe" Judd of Bremerton, Wash., Elizabeth Lamb of Grants Pass, and Martha Coonrod of Lincoln City; and his stepdaughter, Joanne Zippel of Escondido, Calif.

Gerald Frances Neufeld
March 1, 1914 - Jan. 17, 2005
Geraldine "Jerry" Frances Neufeld of Dallas died Jan. 17 in Dallas. She was 90.
She was born to Frank and Minnie Rhoades Goodpastor in Bay Center, Wash.
She lived in Bay Center for many years. She moved to Valsetz in the 1940s, where she worked in the Boise Cascade Mill for 25 plus years. She lived in Anaheim, Calif., for seven years before she married Jake Neufeld on Nov. 8, 1986 in Anaheim.
She enjoyed keeping beautiful flowers in and around her home.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Wesley Hopson.
Survivors include her daughter, Joan Marie Zippel of Escondido; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were Jan. 24 in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to SHAPES at the West Valley Hospital in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Allan Lee Brakensiek, M.D.
May 31, 1936 - Jan. 14, 2005
Al "Brak" Brakensiek of Dallas died Jan. 14 after courageously dealing with bulbar onset ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) for more than two years.
He was born to Leland Brakensiek and Marguerite Hardy Brakensiek in Keokuk, Iowa.
The family moved to Long Beach, Calif., where he grew up and graduated from Jordan High School.
During summers he was a camp counselor in California and later at a ranch kids camp near Springerville, Ariz. Throughout this he continued his education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Redlands and then from UCLA Medical School in the class of 1962.
He married Marilyn Bittaker in 1960. She followed from Redlands, where they became engaged, to UCLA Nursing School.
After his internship at Orange County Hospital, they moved to Fort Defiance, Ariz., on the Navajo Reservation and spent four years with the Public Health Service. He worked as a general practitioner in the hospital and Indian field clinics and became interested in anesthesiology. This led to a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Utah in 1967.
The family bought a run down rural farm in Draper, Utah and built it into a horse raising and boarding facility over the years. While in Utah he was involved in breeding, training and showing Arabian horses with his favorite bay stallion, FF Sahhar, who won many championships in trailhorse, stockhorse, western pleasure and working cow horse. Besides his successful anesthesia practice at Holy Cross Hospital for 25 some years.
He had a multitude of talents and interests: building barns, house remodeling projects, nature, gardening, welding, he built a horse trailer and a large utility trailer, working on tractors and cars, art work, music, Willie Nelson and Dixieland Jazz especially, metaphysics, vintage airplanes, swimming in the farm pond and life. He had an amazing energy, great stories, sunny disposition and love for his patients, many friends and his family.
In 1994 he relocated to Dallas for a challenging new job at Valley Community Hospital. He continued with his building projects, horses and added a passion for pottery wheel throwing, kiln firing and bonsai trees. He retired in 2001 as his health began to fail. He was a caring teacher and mentor to many.
He was preceded in death by his only sister, Sandy.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Sabrina and her partner, Jim Feiten; son, Kyle Brakensiek; nieces, Denise Hill and Shirelle McFadden; and nephew, Michael Hill.
At his request no services were held and a celebration of his life is to be planned for later.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handed the arrangements.

Robert Swartout
July 27, 1923 - Jan. 16, 2005
Robert Swartout of Dallas died Jan. 16 in Salem. He was 81.
He was born to Ray and Amanda Swartout in Sanborn, N.D.
He was raised in North Dakota and graduated from Valley City High School. During high school he excelled in playing basketball. He also attended the Valley City College.
He moved to Oregon during World War II.
He married Adeline Hammell in February 1945 in Battle Ground, Wash. She preceded him in death Nov. 19, 1987.
He worked in various capacities associated with the automotive industries.
He married Magdalene Strickwerda on Feb. 8, 1989 in Las Vegas.
He moved to Dallas 14 years ago.
He was an avid and very good bowler and enjoyed following and watching many sports. He enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Good Sam Club.
Survivors include his wife, Magdalene of Dallas; sons, Michael of Bellevue, Wash., Robert Jr., of Helena, Mont., and David of Beaverton; brother, Leonard of Clackamas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held.
Contributions may be made to the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Ruth Elaine Foster
March 8, 1920 - Jan. 23, 2005
Ruth Elaine Foster of McMinnville died on Jan. 23. She was 84.
She was born to George D. and Corynne Card Agard in Binghamton, N.Y. She was raised and schooled in Binghamton.
She married Richard A. Foster on Dec. 14, 1945 in Binghamton.
After their marriage they lived in Johnson City, N.Y., until 1955 when they moved to San Bernardino, Calif. They also lived in Riverside, Calif., before moving to Dallas in 1967. They settled in McMinnville in 1990.
She was a member of the McMinnville First Christian Church.
She loved to sew, knit, play the piano, bake and cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1988; son, Roger Foster in 1994; and two brothers, Richard and George Agard.
Survivors include sons, Lynn Foster of Salem and Mark Foster of McMinnville; daughter, Carole Meyers of Salem; sister, Jill Agard of Utah; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at McMinnville First Christian Church and intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery.
Chapel of Macy & Son in McMinnville handled the arrangements.

Neva "Nicki" McCombs
Nov. 19, 1954 - Jan. 18, 2005
Neva "Nicki" McCombs of Dallas died Jan. 18. She was 50.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Michael G. Laatz
Aug. 17, 1942 - Jan. 23, 2005
Michael G. Laatz of Dallas died Jan. 23. He was 62.
Arrangements are pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 623-2325. 

Eldon Wayne Kliever
Jan. 31, 1920 - Aug. 10, 2003
Eldon Wayne Kliever of Salem died Aug. 10 following a lengthy battle with ALS. He was 83.
He was born and raised in Dallas in a family of 12 brothers and sisters.
He retired from Knapp Printing Co., in 1983 after 25 years.
He served in World War II with Company L 41st Division in the Southwest Pacific and the Headquarters of U.S. Army Services of Supply in Australia and New Guinea for 3 « years. He was a Master Sergeant and a member of the 41st Infantry Association.
He had many hobbies and enjoyed woodworking, photography, gardening and cooking. Many ladies proudly use his beautiful wooden spoons.
He was preceded in death by his first, wife, Mildred Patocka in 1979.
Survivors include his wife, Marianne of Salem; daughter, Diane Ediger of Ravendale, Wash.; son, Richard Kliever of Junction City, Kan.; stepchildren, Gerald Goude of Roseburg, Donna Cate of Salem, Cheryl Goude of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Douglas Goude of Springfield; brother, Kenneth Kliever of Dallas; and many grandchildren.
Memorial services were held on Aug. 19 at Emmanuel Bible Church in Salem and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Bible Church or the Union Gospel Mission in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Rosalie Ann Guy
July 21, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2003
Rosalie Ann Guy, a longtime Dallas resident, died on Aug. 12 in Dallas following a short bout with cancer. She was 83.
She was born to Howard and May Dion Miltonberger in Anselmo, Neb.
She came to Dallas in 1938. She attended Oregon Normal School in Monmouth.
She married Frank L. Guy on Nov. 13, 1941 in Salem.
She worked for the Credit Bureau in Dallas for a number of years. She worked with her husband at their store Guy's Hardware and Guy's Gifts for more than 30 years retiring in 1996.
She was a member of the Dallas First Presbyterian Church, the P.E.O. CB Chapter and the Bridge Club in Dallas.
She and Frank enjoyed living in Dallas, their surroundings and friends. She enjoyed ceramics and hooking rugs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank on Sept. 18, 2002 and a brother, Howard Stanley Miltonberger Jr.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Friesen of Dallas and Janice Keuscher of Reno, Nev.; seven grandchildren; and 11 grandchildren.
Graveside services were Aug. 16 at Dallas Cemetery and services followed at the Dallas First Presbyterian Church.
Contributions may be made to the Dallas Food Bank or Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

James "Jim" Angus Moore
May 12, 1953 - Aug. 9, 2003
James "Jim" Angus Moore of Portland died home on Aug. 9 in Portland. He was 50.
He was born to Angus and Roberta Moore in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He moved to Oregon in 1956 and grew up on a small farm near Gresham.
As a youth he was active in Scouting and was the assistant leader of his troop. He was proficient in Morse Code and became a licensed ham radio operator at 14.
He graduated from Sam Barlow High School in 1971. He was an honor student and a National Merit Scholar finalist. He was on the wrestling and cross-country track teams. He was an accomplished musician and played tenor saxophone in the honor band, winning first place in state competitions. He was a member of a quartet that received commendation from the governor. This was the only instrumental group to represent Oregon at the Northwest Band Conference in Boise, Idaho.
He attended Oregon State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering in 1976. Following graduation he moved to Portland where he worked as a computer programmer analyst, developing new programs for the federal government.
In 1983 he married Amy Schutzer of New Jersey. They divorced in 1993.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling, camping, photography, and friends. He liked to garden and was a good cook. He enjoyed running and bicycling, completing the Portland Marathon and Hood to Coast races several times.
Survivors include his parents, Angus and Roberta Moore of Monmouth and a sister, Jenien Ferguson of Eugene.
Memorial services were held Aug. 14 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and committal was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.

Sandra Lee Boylan
Dec. 2, 1949 - Aug. 13, 2003
Sandra Lee Boylan of Sheridan, formerly of Monmouth, died on Aug. 13. She was 53.
She was born to James Bethell and Ruby Pelky in Salem.
She graduated from Perrydale High School in 1968 and was the class Valedictorian. She attended and graduated from Oregon College of Education and received a degree in music education. She taught both in public schools and privately.
She and her husband, Clint along with their four sons refurbished Howell House in Monmouth. She built and operated a Victorian bed and breakfast at Howell House that she operated for more than 14 years. During the last two years she had established a new bed and breakfast in her childhood home called Bethell Lodging.
She sang and played the guitar and piano and had a talent for weaving her love of music into all aspects of her life at talent shows, fundraisers and family events.
She loved gardening and grew some of the most beautiful roses in the county. She collected vintage clothing dating back more than 100 years and displayed them at fashion shows that raised money for the Western Oregon University music department.
She was an active member of the Bed & Breakfast Guild and was instrumental in the marketing and coordinating of tours featuring bed & breakfasts and wineries.
She was a unique, special and multi-talented woman. She loved to nurture her family and friends. Her absence leaves a huge hole in the lives of all who knew her.
For 30 years she found special joy sharing hope and comfort from the Bible as one of Jehovah's Witnesses with the Monmouth congregation.
Survivors include her husband, Clint; sons, James, Eli, Micah and Clinton Jr.; father, James Bethell; sisters, Sheryn Christian, Teresa Kilander and Cindy Bethell; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, corner of Hoffman Road and Hwy 99 in Monmouth.

Martha McGowan
May 22, 1911 - Aug. 13, 2003
Martha McGowan of Salem died on Aug. 13 in Salem. She was 93.
She was born to Fountain R. Hodgkins and Katharine Millen Mowat Hodgkins in Ontario, Calif.
At a young age, she along with her mother and three sisters moved to Edmonds, Wash. In 1916 her mother married Charles Lemley who had five children.
When she was 11 the whole family moved to a farm outside of Harrisburg, Ore. In 1922 the family moved to a farm near Grass Valley, Ore.
She graduated from Grass Valley High School and met and married Vern B. McGowan, who was a teacher. They were married for 50 years.
They had a cherry farm near Independence, where Vern also was principal of the Hopville School. Vern accepted a teaching position in Pilot Rock where they raised four children.
For a time she was the recreation director at the State Hospital in Pendleton.
After Vern's death in 1981 she moved to Salem where she lived at Hidden Lakes until a stroke in 1992 required nursing care at Magnolia Manor in Salem.
She had been active in the Presbyterian Church in Pilot Rock and later in the Pendleton Golf Club where she consistently shot in the 80s.
She loved to play the piano, paint, fish, travel, play cards, read and decorate for special occassions. In her early years she appeared in several stage productions in Pendleton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern McGowan in 1981; three sisters; stepfather; three stepbrothers; and two stepsisters.
Survivors include her sons, Scott McGowan and Marc McGowan, both of Salem and Ladd McGowan of Portland; daughter, Sharon Ruff of Independence; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were Aug. 19 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence and intermenty was at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Contributions may be made to the Pilot Rock Presbyterian Church in care of Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence which handled the arrangements.

Amy Lenn Jeffers
Oct. 17, 1979 - Aug. 10, 2003
Amy Lenn Jeffers of Silverton died on Aug. 10 in an auto accident in Silverton. She was 23.
She was born to Robert and Jill Simi Jeffers at Ft. Lewis, Wash.
She grew up in Salem and was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
She was very family oriented and loved being a mom to her sons. She enjoyed being with her friends, country music, pow wows, Christmas time, snow and camping.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jerry Brandon in 2001.
Survivors include her two sons, Rock and Brandon Shephard, both of Silverton; mother, Jill Lenn Brandon of La Pine; father, Robert Jeffers of Salem; sisters, Kristie Lenn Jeffers and Jodi Brandon, both of Salem and Marissa Brandon of Stayton; brothers, Jamie Slagter of Pendleton, Robert Jeffers of Spokane, Wash., and Justin Brandon of Stayton.
Graveside services were Aug. 15 at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Contributions may be made for her two sons, Rock and Brandon Shephard in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Tim D. Hecker
March 22, 1963 - Aug. 13, 2003
Tim D. Hecker of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Dallas, died on Aug. 13. He was 40.
He had lived in Dallas for 10 years and had worked as an electrician for D.C. Electric before moving to Alaska.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
All who knew him liked him very much. He will be missed.
Survivors include his father, Dave Hecker of Wasilla; mother, Carol Hamernick of Minneapolis, Minn.; and a brother, Todd Hecker of Wasilla. 

Pauline Theobell Verbeck
Aug. 15, 1909 - Aug. 16, 2003
Pauline Theobell Verbeck of Dallas died Aug. 16. She was 94.
She was born to Lee and Mary Myers in Arkansas.
She had a sister, Leona Saphonia and brother, Edward Jr. Their parents died one day apart in Eastern Oregon during the flu epidemic when Pauline was 9 years old. The children were separated and Pauline was adopted by Edward and Anna Nelson on March 17, 1920 at the age of 11 and lived on a farm in Silverton.
She married Earl Eugene Verbeck on Aug. 15, 1926 and they made their home in Silverton.
They moved to Salem in 1947 where they owned and operated the V San Shop & Motel on Portland Road in Salem They later moved to Dallas and ran Earl's Cafe. After retirement they lived in Albany.
She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Earl in March 1974 and her husband, Earl Eugene in July 1982.
Survivors include her daughter, Rosella Mary Tooker of Dallas; one grandson; and five great-grandchildren; and longtime companion, Joseph Matula of Dallas.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21 with services following at 3 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Private intermenty will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Carmella Caruana
Aug. 18, 2003
Carmella Caruana of Dallas died on Aug. 18.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Donald E. Wernli
Sept. 7, 1916 - Aug. 7, 2003
Jeroma "Jeri" M. Wernli
April 26, 1916 - Aug. 1, 2003
Services for Donald E. Wernli and Jeroma "Jeri" M. Wernli, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem and intermenty will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Ariel L. "Pete" Peterson
Aug. 14, 1914 - Nov. 23, 2003
Ariel L. "Pete" Peterson of Dallas died Nov. 23 in Dallas. He was 89.
He was born to Algot and Florence Leander Peterson in Albert City, Iowa.
He grew up in Alta, Iowa and graduated from high school there.
He married Carol Heathman on Sept. 20, 1936 in Newell, Iowa.
He entered the Army during World War II and served in the 240th General Hospital in France as a Post Master. His family lived in California while he was in the Army. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant.
The family moved back to Newell, Iowa and lived there until 1959 when they moved to Albany, Ore. They resided in Albany until moving to Sacramento, Calif., in 1963. While in Sacramento they owned and operated two Dairy Queen Stores. They returned to Albany in 1969. He worked as an appraiser for Linn County until his retirement in 1976.
They settled in Dallas in 1976.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newell. He had attended the Dallas First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Elks and Masonic Lodge in Iowa.
He loved cars and enjoyed traveling with his wife. They had enjoyed wintering in California and Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol on June 8, 1997.
Survivors include his daughter, Synthia Noble of Dallas; son, Bruce of Salem; sister, Eleanor Orme of Dana Point, Calif.; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday Dec. 12 at the Dallas First Presbyterian Church.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Lorraine Brown
Nov. 30, 2003
Lorraine Brown of Dallas died Nov. 30 in Tigard.
She and her husband, John Brown owned and operated Dallas Pharmacy for 40 years.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. For service information call Bollman Funeral Home at 503-623-3286.

Walter "Bud" Cody
Jan. 2, 1921 - Nov. 26, 2003
Walter "Bud" Cody of Dallas died on Nov. 26 in Dallas. He was 82.
He was born to Lloyd and Mamie Welsh Cody in Dallas.
He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School. He served in the Navy during World War II.
He worked for Brush Industrial Lumber Co., in California for more than 35 years.
He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks in Whittier, Calif., and was also active in the Masonic lodge there.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet and a sister, Marge Rosenbalm.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet Devoe of Portland, Patty Bierer of Sandpoint, Idaho and Janice Stevens of Prescott, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday Dec. 4 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday Dec. 3 and 9 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday Dec. 4. Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

John Samuel Morrison III
March 11, 1937 - Nov. 29, 2003
John Samuel Morrison III of Dallas died Nov. 29 in Dallas. He was 66.
He was born to John Samuel Morrison II and Harriett Pearl Evans in Cloquet, Minn.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Dallas.
Services are pending. Service information is available by calling 503-623-2325.

Kathryn Ann Werline Weaver
Aug. 13, 1921 - Dec. 1, 2003
Kathryn Ann Werline of Salem, formerly of Independence, died Dec. 1. She was 82.
Funeral Mass will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday Dec. 4 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. Burial will follow at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Ina Mary Hubbard
Oct. 9, 1898 - Feb. 13, 2004
Ina Mary Hubbard of Oregon City died Feb. 13 at Rose Villa in Milwaukie. She was 105.
She was born to McClellan and Cora Della Hubbard on her great-grandfather's donation land claim in Smithfield, near Dallas. Her great-grandparents Absolam and Hilah Smith and David Hubbard were early Oregon Trail pioneers who settled on land grants in the Dallas area.
A graduate of Bethel High School near Dallas, she went on to Oregon Agricultural College and attained her bachelor of science degree in Pharmacy in 1921.
She lived most of her adult life in the Eugene and Springfield areas. She worked at Chase Gardens,Tiffany Drug Store, Jensen Pharmacy and Paramount Drug Store. After retirement she covered pharmacies in small towns so that their owners could go on vacation.
She was a longtime member of the Springfield First Baptist Church and was a member of the Oregon City First Baptist Church.
She enjoyed the outdoors and was a keen observer of the details in nature. Identification of wildflowers and picking up interesting items on the beach showed her attention to little things. She liked walking on the beach, hiking, and drives in the country. She participated in hikes with the Obsidians including a Three Sisters hike. She enjoyed visits to Victoria and Lake Louise in Canada. A highlight of her life was visiting Norway and Sweden with a friend.
During her life she got around by walking, biking or by bus until she got her first driving license and car at age 60. She moved to Oregon City in 1990.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Verda Hubbard Chase, brother, Harry Hubbard and four siblings which died as young children.
Survivors include her nieces, Jean Chase Robinson of Eugene, Betty Chase McBee and Patsy Chase Minter, both of Florence, Deirdre Chase Reynolds of Lincoln City and Janice Hubbard Gusmeroli of California.
Memorial services were held Feb. 22 at Oregon City First Baptist Church and private burial was at the Brown Family Cemetery in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to "Heifer Project", First Baptist Church, 819 John Adams St, Oregon City, OR 97045.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements. 

Helen Elizabeth Payne
Jan. 22, 1910 - Feb. 18, 2004
Helen Elizabeth Payne of Dallas died on Feb. 18 in Dallas. She was 94.
She was born to Albert and Eva Dabney Thomas in Newport.
She graduated from Newport High School.
She moved to Dallas in about 1960.
Private services were held.
Arrangements were handled by Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Blossom Marie Garrison
April 10, 1927 - Feb. 14, 2004
Blossom Marie Garrison of Dallas died on Feb. 15 in Dallas. She was 76.
She was born in Ardenwald, Ore.
She had left school during World War II to work in the Portland shipyards.
She married Herald Garrison on Oct. 30, 1945. They later divorced.
She earned her G.E.D. and went to work for the State of Oregon at Maclaren School for Boys in Woodburn. She retired after 25 years.
She was cared for by her nieces, Wanda Bilyeu and Margaret Cook.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary B. Williams of Corbett; sister, June Borland of Dallas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held in March at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Dallas.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Sharon E. Miller Dahl
March 30, 1953 - Feb. 15, 2004
Sharon E. Miller Dahl of Wyoming, formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 15 in Wyoming. She was 50.
She was born to Charles E. and Mary Lou Miller in Dallas.
She attended Dallas schools and graduated from Dallas High School.
She was a talented craft person and taught herself how to knit and crochet. She had a great passion and love for horses.
Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Dahl of Vancouver, Wash., and Melissa Dahl of Wyoming; mother and stepfather, Mary Lou and Carl Koenig of Dallas; brother, Steve Miller of Falls City; stepsisters, Lorette Wagner of Eugene and Twila Buhler of Harrisburg; and two nephews.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at Redmond Cemetery, Ore.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Velda I. Bechthold
July 9, 1936 - Feb. 21, 2004
Velda I. Bechthold of Keizer died Feb. 21 in Salem. She was 67.
She was born to Dewey Day and Ella Ross Day in Red Elm, S.D.
She moved to Dallas as a young child and graduated from Dallas High School in 1955.
While living in Dallas she attended the First Christian Church. She later moved to Keizer and attended Court Street First Christian Church in Salem.
She worked at Salem Hospital as a CNA for 38 years before retiring in 1998.
She loved gardening and roses.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Day.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Swain of Keizer; son, Rod Bechthold of Keizer; brother, James Day of Klamath Falls; sisters, Janette Bergen and Marge Bergen, both of Salem and Audrey Griffin of Dallas; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel in Dallas with private intermenty at Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Union Gospel Mission ( Simonka Place) in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which is in charge of arrangements.

Gene H. Casini
April 4, 1925 - Feb. 21, 2004
Gene H. Casini of Monmouth died on Feb. 21. She was 78.
He was born in Hershey, Penn.
He lived in California for 50 years. He lived in San Jose, Calif., and retired in Placerville, Calif. He moved to Monmouth in 1995 to be near his sisters.
He married Dolores Guerrero on Feb. 18 in Lake Tahoe, Calif.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Angie Clemens.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Casini of Monmouth; son, Joseph Casini of Billings, Mont.; stepsons, Robert Reynolds of Calispell, Calif., and Bruce Reynolds of Redding, Calif.; daughter, Jenny Casini of Powers; sisters, Flo Rizzo and Dora DeJoseph, both of Monmouth and Claire Casini of Hershey; and nine grandchildren.
At his request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Ruth Wolfe
July 17, 1925 - Feb. 18, 2004
Ruth Wolfe of Monmouth died on Feb. 18 in Salem. She was 78.
She was born to Richard Dennis and Laura Murphy in Lubbock, Texas.
She married Howard Joseph Wolfe. He preceded her in death in 2001.
She was a devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Monmouth.
Her favorite hobbies were growing flowers and flower arranging. She had many collectibles from her love for yard and garage sales. She also enjoyed her pets.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, Howard Dennis Wolfe of Keizer; sister, Edith Levacy of Aumsville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Monmouth. Private burial was Feb. 25 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Lyle Buswell
Feb. 13, 1938 - Feb. 17, 2004
Lyle Buswell of Sandy, formerly of Willamina, died on Feb. 17 in Sandy. He was 66.
He was born to Edwin and Thelma Winters Buswell in Sandy.
He was raised in Sandy and received his schooling there. Shortly after graduating from Sandy High School he entered the U.S. Air Force on June 1, 1956. While serving he was sent to Yale University where he learned Mandarin Chinese and worked as an interpreter while in the service. He remained in the Far East until his honorable discharge on Dec. 11, 1959.
He moved to Willamina where he was employed at the local sawmill.
In 1962 he married Janet "Chickie" Mills in Portland.
In 1962 he attended Portland State University to further his education and worked in construction in the summers.
He and Chickie later moved to Sandy. He continued his studies and worked part-time as a banker in downtown Portland. In 1967 he and Chickie divorced.
On Nov. 15, 1968 he married Judy Hines.
They lived in Sandy and he worked nights at Swan Island while attending college. After graduating from Portland State the family moved to California in 1972 where he pursued a master's degree in Mandarin Chinese.
In 1973 they moved to Willamina to the family homestead. He worked various jobs before he and Judy opened their produce market, "The Strawberry Patch" at Grand Ronde, which he operated for more than two decades. He and Judy were later divorced.
He remained in the Grand Ronde community until early February 2004 when he moved back to Sandy after suffering a stroke.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, spending time outdoors and attending musicals.
Survivors include his son, Mark Buswell of Sherwood; daughter, Jessica Moore of Stayton; mother, Thelma Buswell of Molalla; sister, Edwina Logan of West Linn; and brothers, Guy Buswell of Sandy, Steve Buswell of Anchorage, Alaska and Jud Buswell of Molalla.
Services were Feb. 21 at Sandy Funeral Home and burial was at Cliffside Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Grand Ronde Community Food Bank, c/o Grand Ronde Resource Center, North Street, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Sandy Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 

Pauline E. Miller
Nov. 14, 1916 - Feb. 13, 2004
Memorial services for Pauline E. Miller of Dallas will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Special Olympics.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Ralph Harold Kelley
Oct. 11, 1929 - Feb. 20, 2004
Ralph Harold Kelley of Dallas died Feb. 20 in Salem. He was 74.
He was born to Ralph Moses and Nadine LaVerne Anders Kelley in Stayton.
He married Anna Pedersen on Aug. 28, 1959 in Aumsville.
He served in the Army during the Korean War.
He moved to Dallas in 1963 where he worked for DeGraff's Church Furniture and then Ostrom's Lumber in Pedee.
He attended Valley Life Center in Dallas.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time at Spirit Mountain and going to the coast where he enjoyed going to Mo's in Newport to visit with people, boats and to feed the seagulls. He also liked old time fiddle music and reading. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy in 1966.
Survivors include his wife, Anna of Dallas; son, Eric Kelley of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Annette Marie Everson of Dallas; brothers, "Sidney" Ivan Kelley of Dallas and Arden Kelley of Estacada; sister, Evelyn Fuson of Stayton; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or to the American Lung Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Glenn Evan Bronner
July 22, 1955 - July 19, 2003
Glenn Evan Bronner of Dallas died July 19 in Dallas. He was 47.
He was born to Norman and Verlea Willox Bronner in Alhambra, Calif.
He grew up in Temple City, Calif., and moved to Dallas in 1996. He worked as a shipping clerk for Tyco in Dallas.
Survivors include his parents, Norman and Verlea Bronner of Dallas; daughters, Mellissa Bronner of Dallas and Meggan Bronner of Covina, Calif.; brother, Keith Bronner of Carmichael, Calif.; fiance, Dina Funk and his unborn son of Dallas; former wife, Patty Bronner of Covina, Calif.; and one granddaughter.
Memorial Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday July 24 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel and private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Elizabeth Beatrice Giesbrecht
May 5, 1911 - July 18, 2003
Elizabeth Beatrice Giesbrecht of Dallas died July 18 in Dallas. She was 92.
She was born to Peter and Anna Schultz near Main Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada.
In 1922 the Schultz family moved to Mexico where they lived for three years returning to Canada in 1925.
She married David Giesbrecht on July 22, 1930 at the home of her parents in Main Centre, Saskatchewan. David took his new bride immediately to their new home in Dallas which was during the Depression. They bought their first farm land in 1935. She helped her husband on the farm, especially when they raised strawberries.
In the 1940s she became a United States citizen.
She had been a faithful member of Salt Creek Baptist Church for nearly 73 years.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother to three children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David in February 2002, after more than 71 years of marriage.
Survivors include her daughters, Vera Wilson of Woodburn and Shirley Giesbrecht of Salem; son, Merle Giesbrecht of Dallas; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were July 22 at Salt Creek Baptist Church and intermenty was at Salt Creek Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Salt Creek Baptist Church Memorial Fund in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Margaret B. Schiebel
May 28, 1908 - July 18, 2003
Margaret B. Schiebel of Monmouth died July 18 in Dallas. She was 95.
She was born to Robert and Henrietta Meyer Huehn in Cumberland, Wis.
She married Ollie in October 1923. He died in 1969.
She moved to Monmouth in 1976 from Cumberland.
She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Monmouth.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and handwork.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Hogan of Corvallis; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were July 21 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Kathleen Anne Biddle
Oct. 31, 1946 - July 18, 2003
Kathleen Anne Biddle of Eugene died on July 18 in Eugene. She was 56.
She was born to William and Dorothy Simpson Cadle in Lebanon.
She grew up on the Cadle farm in Rickreall and was involved in the Rickreall Christmas Pageant. She graduated from Dallas High School in 1964.
She moved to Eugene and attended the University of Oregon and graduated with a bachelors degree in teaching. She taught at Wyatt Elementary and Harrisburg Middle School.
She marrried Walter A. Biddle on May 25, 1968 in Eugene.
She was a member of the Eugene 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlework, gardening and oil and watercolor painting.
Survivors include her husband, Walter A. Biddle of Eugene; children, Kevin Walter Biddle of Salt Lake City and C. William Biddle, both of Salt Lake City, Eva Kathleen Biddle of Portland, Andrew Graham Biddle and Timothy Ross Biddle, both of Eugene; and sisters, Eileen Martinson and Peggy White of Portland.
Graveside services were July 22 at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday July 26 at The Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3132 River Rd., Eugene.
Contributions may be made to the Biddle Education Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Hiram George Olsen
Feb. 13, 1930 - July 15, 2003
Hiram George Olsen of Portland died on July 15 in Wilsonville. He was 73.
He was born to Francis George and Ruby Rebecca Parker Olsen in North Albany.
He married Carolyn Anne Jenks in 1954 and they had four sons. He latter married Eleanor Ann Terhune in 1985.
After serving in the Army in Korea in 1955-57 he went on to develop a career in farming and business. He farmed in Polk County for many years and had achieved a reputation as a progressive entrepreneur in the grass seed industry. He moved to Portland in 1997.
He had several nicknames including Sonny, Ole (which many knew him by) and H.G., which he used professionally.
He was an accomplished student of history particularly with regard to World War II. He was known for his wonderful wit and sense of humor.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the First United Methodist Church in Albany and Portland.
In his early life he liked to fish, hunt and play golf. He loved music including American folk, blues and jazz. He enjoyed artistic pursuits such as drawing and painting, as well as, designing and building furniture and sculptures.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Ann Olsen of Portland; sons, Robin George Olsen, Roger Pierce Olsen and Eric Richard Olsen, all of Monmouth and James Edward Olsen of Salem; stepchildren, David Alan Francis and Jeffrey Dean Francis, both of Portland and Lauren Ann Francis of Longmont, Colo.; sister, Ann Frances Olsen of Albany; and nine grandchildren.
Services were July 21 at First United Methodist Church in Albany.
Contributions may be made to Oregon Food Bank of Mercy Corps in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington, Albany, OR 97321 which handled the arrangements. 

Dale Nolen
Jan. 15, 1931 - July 20, 2003
Dale Nolen of Dallas died on July 20. He was 72.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday July 28 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which is handling the arrangements.
A full obituary will appear in next week's issue.

John Lee Buller
Sept. 11, 1938 - July 19, 2003
John Lee Buller of Salem died July 19 in Salem. He was 64.
He was born to John and Esther Wilcox Buller in Dallas.
He lived most of his life in the Dallas area, attending and graduating from Dallas High School in 1956. After high school he worked for the U.S. Government as a Civil Engineer technician for 20 years.
On May 17, 1968 he married Teckla Kinyon in Dallas. The couple lived in Missouri for about 16 years where he was a pastor of a church for five years and also worked in the computer industry for 10 years. When the couple returned to Oregon he worked for the State of Oregon.
He and his wife, Teckla are members of the Apostolic Faith Church in Dallas.
Survivors include his wife, Teckla of Salem; sister, Rita Braun of Nanaimo, British Columbia; two nieces; and five nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday July 23 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Private intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Martina "Marty" Freddie
Sept. 28, 1910 - Jan. 25, 2005
Martina "Marty" Freddie of Salem died Jan. 25. She was 94.
She was born to Lawrence and Belle Fernandez Elwell in Santa Paula, Calif.
She grew up in Santa Paula, moving to San Pedro, Calif., where she was a cook and kitchen aide for the public school system until her retirement. She then moved to Medford where she was a volunteer for Providence Hospital and was awarded the volunteer of the year. She moved to Salem 10 years ago.
She enjoyed dancing and walking and was known for her quick wit and giggle.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons.
Survivors include her daughters, Viola Kersey of Monmouth and Stephanie Becerra of Camarillo, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held in San Pedro and intermenty will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City, Calif.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is handling the arrangements.

William "Bill" Secord
Nov. 14, 1920 - Jan. 26, 2005
William "Bill" Secord of Dallas died Jan. 26 in Dallas. He was 84.
He was born in LaCrosse, Wis.
He married Mary Maher on Nov. 27, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas.
He served in the Army during World War II. They lived in Wisconsin, Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, North and South Dakota, Arizona, California and Washington prior to settling in Dallas in 1991.
He worked for Pascal Co., a dental instrument company in Bellevue, Wash., for 12 years until his retirement in 1988.
He was an avid reader. He enjoyed hunting and traveling. He had driven to Alaska and Minnesota in recent years which he enjoyed. He loved spending time with his family. He and Mary had celebrated 52 years of marriage.
He had a get well phone call from actor, James Best "Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrine" from the Dukes of Hazard Show Sunday, Jan. 23.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 1995, son, William in 1993 and daughter Kathleen in 2004.
Survivors include his son, Steve of Dallas and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the Salvation Army in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled the arrangements.

Vernon Ernest Smith
Dec. 24, 1948 - Jan. 29, 2005
Vernon Ernest Smith of Dallas died on Jan. 29. He was 56.
He was born to Vernon and Eloise LaChapelle Smith in Salem.
He grew up in the Oak Grove area and attended Oak Grove School then Central High School. He later earned a certificate in diesel mechanics from Linn Benton College.
He married Mary McDonald on April 8, 1967 in Dallas.
He had worked for Willamette Industries retiring in June of 2000.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, camping, tinkering in his shop and vacations to Maui and the Oregon coast.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Smith and two sisters, LaVera Smith and Janice Willis.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Tami and Rees Linn and Missy and Rick Locke, all of Dallas, and Mini and Shane White of Prosser, Wash.; sisters, Dolores Bachelor of Salem and Ginger Ford of Scio; mother and stepfather, Eloise and Harold Hoven of Salem; and five grandchildren, Kelsey, Colby, Cheyenne, Justin, and Makena.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to Dallas Kids, Inc.

Bob D. Warkentin
1943 - Jan. 27, 2005
Bob D. Warkentin died Jan. 27. He was 61.
He was born in Dallas and was raised by John and Tena Warkentin.
He served in the U.S. Navy and moved to Seattle where he met his wife, Linda.
He was a member of Local 46 for 35 years.
He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, camping and spending time at the ocean.
He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Elsie Thiessen and his father, John Warkentin.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; son, Everett; daughter, Shelley Parent and Rita Parmelee; brother, Bill Warkentin; sister, Bev Hill; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services were Feb. 1 at Church of the Good Shepherd in Lynnwood, Wash.
Contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association.
Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Parks and Funeral Homes in Seattle handled the arrangements.

James "Jim" F. Armstrong
July 25, 1946 - Jan. 27, 2005
James "Jim" F. Armstrong of Salem died Jan. 27 from a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 58.
He was born to Geraldine Schweitzer and Fred Wood in Twin Falls, Idaho and was later adopted by Robert Armstrong.
He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1964. From there he enlisted in the Navy and served as storekeeper aboard the U.S.S. Regilus during the Vietnam war from 1964-1967. His name appears on the Vietnam Memorial at the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation.
After his service in the military he enrolled in college where he met his wife, Trina. He later worked as an accountant for Shutterbug, Payless, Salem Brake &
Wheel, Siletz Trucking Co., and was also an auditor for the Oregon State Farm Bureau.
In 1976, he purchased his Independence accounting firm, Armstrong & Associates, from Rose and Rudy Frykberg. He spent more than 30 years consulting and assisting his clients with their payroll, accounting, and tax needs. In his job he also had to be a friend, parent, marriage counselor, doctor, priest, and lawyer to his clients. He loved every minute of it and considered his clients not only friends, but a part of his family.
He had been a member of the Elks Club for more than 37 years.
His great loves were accounting, fishing, the outdoors, cooking, photography, boating and socializing with his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by both of his fathers.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Trina; daughter, Jennifer and son-in-law, Wyatt; grandsons, Tristan and Ethan; like real sons, Rich and A.J., both of Salem; brothers, Clyde of Idaho and Robert of Lebanon; sisters, Georgine of Salem and Georgia of Idaho; parents, Geraldine and Ray Hartl from Lebanon.
Services will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Elks Lodge in Independence.
Contributions can be made to your favorite fish hatchery, American Cancer Society or Willamette Valley Hospice.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. 

Daria Rose Michel
Dorothy Ann Mischel Bliven Krebs
Sept. 9, 1939 - Jan. 27, 2005
Daria Rose Michel of Dallas died Jan. 27. She was 65.
She was born Dorothy Ann Mischel to William and Eunice Heil Mischel in Mott, N.D.
She was raised in Portland and attended St. Francis Elementary, St. Mary's Academy, then Providence Nursing School. She spent her summers in North Dakota.
She earned her nursing degree and worked as an RN for the State of Oregon Corrections, retiring due to health reasons in 1998. Dorothy raised her family in Dallas and after several years she returned in 1998.
She was a member of the Oregon Nurses Association, Dallas Jr. Women's Club, the Democratic Party, Campfire Girls, and St. Ann's Altar Society.
She enjoyed being with her family, gardening, bridge and Pinochle, bowling and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew William Bliven in 1998.
Survivors include her sons, Matthew Bliven of McMinnville and Michael Bliven of Kalispell, Mont.; daughters, Anne Smart and Karen Bliven both of Dallas; brother, Kenneth Mischel of Springfield; sister, Yvonne Robertson of Polson, Mont.; and five grandchildren.
She is also survived by her first husband, Mark Bliven and second husband, Kenneth Krebs. She maintained a close friendship with both of them over the years.
Visitation will be noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at St. Philip Catholic Church.

Ann A. Swartout
Nov. 7, 1945 - May 16, 2003
Ann A. Swartout of Gleneden Beach died May 16 in Newport. She was 57.
She was born to Frederick and Jane Romano Schilling in New York City, N.Y.
She married Lee Swartout in October 1965.
She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was an amazingly helpful and positive person and was loved by many.
She worked as a realtor.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Swartout of Gleneden Beach; sons, Hugh Swartout of Gleneden Beach and Victor Swartout of Lincoln City; sister, Mary Jane Shankland of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and one granddaughter.
At her request no services were held.

Pauline Harris Baker
July 21, 1913 - May 25, 2003
Pauline Adele Baker Harris of Salem died in Portland on May 25. She was 89.
She was born to Edward and Naoma Butler Meeks in Fairfield Ill.
She grew up in Fairfield moving first to Fullerton, Calif., then to Oregon.
She married Charles L. Harris in 1929. They moved to Dallas in 1952 from Salem.
They owned and operated Harris Cleaners in Dallas from 1949 to 1982. Charles died in 1977.
She married Ervin Baker in 1984 and he died in 1994.
She was a member of Bridge and Pinnacle Clubs, the Elks, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Women's League at Oak Knoll.
She was an avid golfer who also enjoyed gardening, sewing and men's tailoring.
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Harris Condon of Portland; son, Jack Harris of Waldport; sister, Kathryn Sandefer of Farmington, N.M.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel with intermenty following at Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Contributions may be made to Portland Providence Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Katherine "Katie" L. Lewis
March 20, 1923 - May 20, 2003
Katherine "Katie" L. Lewis of Newport died on May 20. She was 80.
She was born to Walter and Selma Jackson Walman in Astoria.
She graduated from Astoria High School and resided in Newport since 1964.
She was a homemaker most of her life and went to work as a bartender in 1968. She worked at The Dunes, The Anchor and the Elks Club.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Astoria.
She was a member of the YMCA, TOPS, Eagles and Elks. As a young woman she sang in a quartet with her two sisters and they entertained at weddings, other celebrations and the movie theater in Astoria.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Lewis and three sisters, Doris Mattson, Lorraine Laycock and Jean Mitchell.
Survivors include her daughters, Jane Cahan in West Linn and Barbara Lajoy of Portland; son, Don Lewis of Newport; and four grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eagles Club on Newport.
Contributions may be made to the Newport Hospice.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Janis Dorene Haener
March 6, 1935 - May 24, 2003
Janis Dorene Haener of Independence died on May 24 in Independence. She was 68.
She was born to Clyde and Clotile Jamieson Edwards in Lindsey, Calif.
She graduated from Porterville High School and attended one year at Porterville Junior College.
She moved to Sutherlin in 1957, to Hood River in 1962 and settled in Independence in 1965.
She married Ron Haener on Sept. 21, 1962.
She was a member of the Elks Lodge and did volunteer work at Heron Pointe Retirement Village.
She enjoyed the beach and ocean and her 18 grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Ron Haener Independence; sons, Tony Owens and Ronnie Haener, both of Independence, Brad Owens of Anaheim, Calif., Mark Owens of Reno, Nev., Joe Haener of Issaquah, Wash., and Raymond Haener of Covington, Wash.; daughter, Diane Morris of The Dalles; sisters, Jeanette Leach of Oakridge and Davalynn Spencer of Springville, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. A reception will follow at the Independence Elks Lodge.
Contributions may be made to the Oregon State Elks Association Eye Clinic, PO Box 189, Salem, OR 97308.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Ana Maria Guerrero
July 26, 1922 - May 26, 2003
Ana Maria Guerrero of Independence died on May 26. She was 80.
She was born in Laredo, Texas and raised in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
She returned to Texas in 1954 with her husband and son. They settled in Independence in 1962.
She was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was also active in the community through the mid-1980s until heath issues caused her to be housebound.
She was an important part of her two grandsons lives.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Raimundo and Cayetano and sisters, Mercedez and Beatris.
Survivors include her husband, Manuel Guerrero of Independence; son, Manuel Guerrero of Independence; and two grandsons.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 29 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, May 29 at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 30 at St. Patrick Catholic Church and intermenty will follow at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence is handling the arrangements.

Marjorie Bassett
Sept. 21, 1909 - July 23, 2003
Marjorie Bassett of Harrington, Wash., died July 23 in Davenport, Wash. She was 93.
She was born to Nat and Elizabeth Rau Smith on Sept. 21, 1909 in Annandale, Minn.
She married Raymond Bassett on June 8, 1938 in Annandale.
She was a teacher for many years teaching school in Minnesota, Alaska and also in Kenya, Africa.
She loved sewing and quilting and she was also a conservationist and enjoyed cooking and working in her yard.
She was a member of the P.E.O.
She and Ray had no children but because of their love for children they assisted several children in achieving their career goals by helping with schooling.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth O'Conner.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Bassett; niece, Mollie Schworm; and nephew, Rob O'Conner, both of Eugene.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the P.E.O. or to Stout State University, P.O. Box 790, Menomonie, WI 54751-0790.
Strate Funeral Home in Davenport, Wash., handled the arrangements. 

Denis Michael Moran
Feb. 27, 1940 - July 26, 2003
Denis Michael Moran of Monmouth died on July 26. He was 63.
He was born in Swindon, Wilshire, England.
He traveled to California in 1964 where he met and married his wife, Grieke.
They moved to Monmouth in 1968 where he was a college professor for 32 years.
His passions in life included his family, teaching and nature.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Grieke; sons, John and Michael, both of Salem; daughter, Monica of Salem; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30 at St. Paul Episcopal Church with a reception to follow. Private family intermenty will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the Independence and Salem food banks.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Darryl Vernon Brown
April 15, 1918 - July 22, 2003
Darryl Vernon Brown of Astoria died on July 22 in Astoria. He was 85.
He was born to Franklin A. Brown and Gladys Lurrine Flory Brown in Harmony, Minn.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1939 and was trained as a hospital corpsman and x-ray technician. He served 20 years and obtained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He served during World War II and was stationed at a variety of stations that included Sitka, Alaska, Bremerton, Wash., and the Tillamook Air Station.
It was at the Tillamook Air Station that he met and married Nellie Marie Thornbrue on June 17, 1944.
In 1946 the family was stationed in Manicani, The Phillipine Islands.
He saw action during the Korean War where he served as a hospital corpsman aboard the LSMR 536 which patrolled the waters off the coast of Korea.
He received an Honorable Discharge from the Navy in 1959 and moved his family to Monmouth.
He began a second career working in business and was employed at Polk County Federal Savings and Loan in Dallas and Salem until 1973. He later worked as a sanitarian for the Marion County and Polk County Health Departments until his retirement in 1980.
He lived in Monmouth until 1997 when he and his wife, Nellie moved to Seaside and later to Astoria.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Brown on Feb. 16, 2001.
Survivors include his son, Michael Brown of Portland; daughters, Karen Neal of Astoria and Andy Doke of Monmouth; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
No services were held at his request.
Contributions may be made to the Lions Eye Bank of Oregon, 1015 NW 22nd Ave. N-120, Portland, OR 97210-9978.
Caldwell's Luce-Layton Mortuary in Astoria handled the arrangements.

Dale Anthony Nolen
Jan. 15, 1931 - July 20, 2003
Dale Anthony Nolen of Dallas died July 20 in Dallas. He was 72.
He was born to Clarence and Lora Black Nolen in Wetumka, Okla.
He graduated from Wetumka High School in 1949. He attended East Central College in Ada, Okla.
He served in the Army's 45th Division Artillery as a magazine keeper during the Korean Conflict.
He married Ivy Nail on Feb. 14, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Okla., where they lived for many years.
He was trained in Oklahoma City as a radar technician and worked for the Federal Aviation Administration.
They came to Dallas in 1978 and worked at the Laurel Mountain Radar Site above Falls City.
He retired in 1985 after 31 years with the Federal Government.
They moved back to Oklahoma City where Dale worked at the Academy as an instructor for radar technicians. They settled back in Dallas in 2002.
He was a member of the VFW and the 45th Infantry Division. He dabbled in everything. He was a Ham radio operator, enjoyed photography and coin collecting. He liked reading about Korean War History. He was known for his great barbecue ribs.
Survivors include his wife, Ivy of Dallas; son, Cliff of Dallas; daughter, Lori of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters, Marie Ice of Dallas, Texas, Delia Haraway of Vian, Okla., and Susie Winters of Wetumka.
Services were July 28 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas. Private intermenty was at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Ruth J. Fletcher
Nov. 8, 1914 - July 27, 2003
Ruth J. Fletcher of Salem died on July 27. She was 88.
She was one of seven children born to Gustave E. and Laura Johnson in Clear Lake (Salem).
She married George A. Fletcher on Nov. 2, 1935.
They came to Salem where George worked for Travelers Insurance Company. In 1949 the family moved to Hartford, Conn., when he was tranferred by Travelers. They returned to Salem in 1972 following George's retirement from Travelers Insurance Company. George died in 1982.
A favorite activity of hers was fishing and she loved visiting people.
Survivors include her three sons, Roger of Dallas, George of Mineral, Va., and Jim of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; brother, Melvin LeRoy Johnson of Woodburn; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Friday Aug. 1 at Capital Manor in Salem. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday July 30 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday July 31 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to the Staff Assistance Fund at Capital Manor in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Margaret Braman
Feb. 9, 1918 - July 27, 2003
Margaret Braman of Dallas died on July 27. She was 85.
She was born to Frank and Emily Roppelt in Morrisville, Penn.
During World War II she worked in an airplane factory.
After the war she married Bill Braman in 1944. They made their first home in Newport, Wash., then moved to Dallas in 1950.
She worked at the Dallas Co-op and Rickreall Seed Company.
She enjoyed travel and was active in the Evangelical Bible Church. She and her twin sister, Fran Warkentin, played many instruments in various musical ministries for over 50 years. She also volunteered at Dallas Community Hospital and the AWANA program at EBC.
Survivors include her brother, Rev. Frank Roppelt of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Dallas Mortuary Chapel at 1 p.m., Thursday July 31. Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Charles Dock Myers Sr.
May 5, 1904 - July 28, 2003
Charles Dock Myers Sr. of Dallas died July 28. He was 99.
He was born to George and Carrie Myers in the Florence Territory of Arizona.
He married Amparo Ramos on August 14, 1928 in Florence, Ariz. They lived in Los Angeles for a short period of time then returned to Florence, where they raised six children.
Following his retirement from the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1966 they moved to their present home in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by a son, grandson, five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Amparo of Dallas; sons, Charles Jr. of Dallas and George of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Ida and Olga, both of Mesa, Ariz., Joan of Black Canyon, Ariz., and Florence of Pinehurst, N.C.; brother, Jim of Payson, Ariz.; sister, Winnie of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, totaling more than 110 surviving family members.
A wake of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 31 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Judy Ann Hojara
Dec. 18, 1946 - Sept. 11, 2003
Judy Ann Hojara of Independence died on Sept. 11 in Dallas. She was 56.
She was born in Corvallis to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hirschy.
She grew up in Independence and graduated from Central High School in 1965. She attended Phagan's Beauty School and was a beautician for more than 26 years.
She enjoyed needlework, crocheting, listening to music, crafts, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewie and Bob.
Survivors include her husband, Ben Hojara of Independence; son, Paul Hojara of Idaho; daughter, Theresa Eckert of Independence; sisters, Mae, Gerri and Bonnie; brothers, Mac and Bill; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18 at Calvary Chapel in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements. 

Robert Bradford Lefever
Sept. 28, 1958 - Aug. 31, 2003
Robert "Bob" Bradford Lefever of Dallas died on Aug. 31. He was 44.
He was born in Dallas to George and Virginia Lefever.
He attended Dallas schools and graduated from Dallas High School in 1976.
He worked for the State of Oregon in the office of overpayment recovery and enjoyed working with the people there. He had made many friends.
He loved music and wrote many original songs. He sang, played double keyboard, guitar, banjo, mandolin and piano. He made tapes and CDs of his own music and that of the bands he played in. He began singing at a young age and was a member of the Dragonnaires in high school. He also loved to camp, fish and hunt with family and friends.
Survivors include his son, Robbi Lefever; parents, George and Virginia Lefever; sisters, Kathleen Fowler, Betty Bredeson, Mary Delassio, Chris Fisher, Donna King and Amy Hillibrand; brothers, George C. Lefever and Brad Lefever.
During his Sept. 6 service several pieces of his music were played. The services were at Dallas Mortuary Chapel and intermenty was at Dallas Cemetery.

Clarence "Charlie" Mead
April 27, 1931 - Sept. 11, 2003
Clarence "Charlie" Mead of Dallas died on Sept. 11 in Salem. He was 72.
He was born to Fred and Mae Luther Mead in Hutchinson, Kan.
He moved to Klamath Falls at the age of 8 living for a time at a lumber camp in Tenet, Calif. They later moved to Vaughn, Ore., where he graduated from Crow High School in 1949.
He served in the Army during the Korean War then moved to Eugene.
He married Janet Jenkins on Sept. 3, 1976 in Carson City, Nev.
He was a maintenance supervisor for International Paper for 32 years. In 1985 they moved to Dallas. He then worked for Willamette Industries for several years and later opened his own machine shop in Dallas.
He enjoyed trap shooting and was respected by his competitors. He was a member of the Elks and was a private pilot.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of Dallas; sons, Scott Mead of Cottage Grove and Max Mead of Eugene; stepsons, Jon Duerst of Bend, Neil Duerst of Eugene and Craig Duerst of Dallas; stepdaughters, Kathleen Whittington of Cottage Grove and Ann Robinson of Gladstone; sister, Phyllis Stolt of Eugene; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services were Sept. 15 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Bollman Funeral Home which handled the arrangements.

R. Ben Graham Sr.
Oct. 10, 1918 - Sept. 8, 2003
R. Ben Graham Sr., of Monmouth died on Sept. 8 in Salem. He was 84.
He was born to Coyne and Hazel Ellison Graham in Dodson, Mont.
He moved to Oregon in 1925. He worked as a cabinet maker for the State of Oregon while continuing to farm in the Camp Adair area. He also served as a volunteer fireman.
He married Marie Louise Elliott on March 4, 1939 in Corvallis.
He loved fishing and gardening, but mostly he loved his wife and family.
Survivors include his wife, Marie of Monmouth; son, Ben Graham of Las Vegas; daughter, Jeanie Brown of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Sept. 11 at DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home in Corvallis.
Contributions may be made to the Polk County 4-H Club in care of DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home, 815 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330.

Agnes E. Hickey
May 27, 1910 - Sept. 12, 2003
Agnes E. Hickey of Independence died on Sept. 12. She was 93.
Memorial service and intermenty will be in New Mexico.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Marlene Fuller
April 20, 1934 - Sept. 13, 2003
Marlene Fuller of Albany died on Sept. 13. She was 69.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence is handling the arrangements, 503-838-1414.

Joseph Hazel
July 13, 1918 - Sept. 13, 2003
Joseph Hazel of Salem died on Sept. 13. He was 85.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at West Salem Western Baptist Church. Private intermenty will be at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Maxine V. Marquis
June 27, 1915 - Sept. 14, 2003
Maxine V. Marquis of Independence died on Sept. 14 in Independence. She was 88.
Private intermenty will be at City View Cemetery in Salem.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Charlotte Jean Lambert Wright
Jan. 15, 1936 - Sept. 15, 2003
Charlotte Jean Lambert Wright, longtime Dallas resident, died Sept. 15 in Dallas. She was 67.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 27 at Valley Life Center in Dallas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which is handling the arrangements.

Michaelle D. Kimsey
Oct. 2, 1947 - Feb. 2, 2004
Michaelle D. Kimsey of Grand Ronde died on Feb. 2. She was 56.
She was born in Lebanon to Ray and Lois Lee.
She graduated from Taft High School and moved to Grand Ronde in the early 1970s where she met Marvin Kimsey.
They worked in Sandy for four years then moved back to Grand Ronde and married in 1985.
She was employed by the Willamina School District as a home school counselor for several years where she assisted children academically and culturally.
She taught beading, moccasin making and drumming. She held craft classes every Wednesday and Friday. She was the first to teach beadwork in Grand Ronde since the termination of the west coast tribes in 1954.
She was involved in the Spirit Mountain Rodeos for five years from budgeting to obtaining sponsors to common labor. The long hours of preparing for the rodeos didn't leave much spare time. But she managed to find the time to organize and open a food bank in Grand Ronde in 1999. She worked at the Spirit Mountain Rodeos and worked two days a week at the food bank distributing food boxes. She also included youth rodeo and junior bull riding into her busy schedule.
She had a passion for helping people and has touched a lot of hearts in her lifetime.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Kimsey; daughters, Laura Place, Colleen Branson, Christie Loomis, Virginia Roof and Karen Kimsey; sons, Rob Lambert and Duke Kimsey; brother, Mike Lee; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Feb. 7 at the Tribal Gymnasium with burial following at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements. 

Dorothy Hope Edgmand Ford Crites
June 27, 1932 - Feb. 2, 2004
Dorothy Hope Edgmand Ford Crites of Salem died on Feb. 2. She was 71.
She was born in Enterprise to John and Golda May Hillman Edgmand.
She grew up in Enterprise and lived for many years in Grants Pass later moving to Dallas and more recently to Salemtowne.
She was an accountant for the Josephine County Clerk's Office for many years.
She was an artist, avid golfer and enjoyed home decorating.
She was an active member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was served as treasurer for 11 years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kimble and sisters, Jean and Icel.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer "Lew" Crites of Salem; sons, William R. Ford and Kent Crites, both of Medford and Scott Crites of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Shannon Peil of Beaverton, Braeda Libby of Keizer and Kari Warner of Tillamook; sister, Neatha Geist of Colorado; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dallas.
Contributions may be made to St. Thomas Children's Program or to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Ada Bell Axley
July 9, 1922 - Feb. 1, 2004
Ada Bell Axley of Dallas died Feb. 1 in Salem. She was 81.
She was born to Joe and Flora Horn in Sapulpa, Okla. She was one of 23 children.
The family lived in Los Angeles where her parents served in the Assembly of God ministry.
She married Andy Lee Axley in 1948. They lived in Phoenix, Ariz., for several years before moving to Dallas in 1982.
She was a homemaker who loved working outside in her vegetable garden and listening to country music. She was very free hearted and loved to help anybody that needed help.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Lee Axley and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her sister, Ethel Huffman of Los Angeles and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Feb. 9 at Bollman Funeral Home and private intermenty was at Falls City Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in care of Bollman Funeral Home Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Vera A. Alexander
March 22, 1925 - Jan. 28, 2004
Vera Alice Mather Alexander of Monmouth died on Jan. 28. She was 78.
She was born in London, England to Alfred and Lillian Mather, the youngest of five daughters.
She married William Frank Alexander in Golders Green, London on Nov. 6, 1943, they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She sailed by herself on the Queen Mary to the United States in 1944. She was one of Oregon's first war brides where she waited for her husband to return at the end of World War II. Their first home was in Corvallis.
During their married life they lived in California, Washington and Oregon.
She was a legal secretary for many years in Eugene.
In Eugene she was a member of the Quota Club. The Quota Club helped to establish the Eugene Hearing and Speech Center. She also played in the bell choir at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Music was a wonderful source of pleasure for her.
After retirement they moved from Eugene to Monmouth. She was active in bridge groups, hospital volunteer activities, China painting and bowling. She loved visiting and was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by a grandson in 1984.
Survivors include her husband, Frank of Monmouth; children, Julie Klarr of Eugene, Janet Molyneaux of Jacksonville, Fla., Jennifer Pennington of Rickreall, Paul Alexander of Albany, Frances Alexander-Haire of Salem and Nancy Summers of West Linn; sister, Violet of England; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Feb. 8 at the Gentle House in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to the Eugene Hearing and Speech Center, 1500 W. 12th, Eugene, OR 97402.

Glenn Edward Walser
May 6, 1929 - Feb. 5, 2004
Glenn Edward Walser of Dallas died Feb. 5 in Salem. He had recently been diagnosed with liver cancer. He was 74.
He was born in Iowa to Ralph and Bernetta Walser.
He had lived in Oregon since he was in high school. He had served in the U.S. Air Force.
He worked for the Polk County Road Department for 36 years until his retirement in 1991.
He loved to travel and was a devoted family man.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Course and daughter, Karen.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Donna Warren Walser of Dallas; daughters, Debbie Price of Lebanon and Kimberly of Dallas; brother, Ron of Richland, Wash.; and two grandsons.
Graveside services were Feb. 10 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

William Bruce Becklund
Dec. 24, 1923 - Feb. 1, 2004
William Bruce Becklund of Falls City died Feb. 1 in Falls City. He was 80.
He was born to Thorwald and Merle Swanson Becklund in Minneapolis.
He graduated from high school in Minneapolis. He entered the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 3, 1943.
He married Jean Gilman on Jan. 1, 1945 in Minneapolis.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years. He retired on May 31, 1972 at the rank of Colonel. They settled in Falls City that same year.
He was a member of the Elmore Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M. and Shriner's in Mountain Home, Idaho.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. He also enjoyed working with the farm machinery, buying and selling cows and tending to the one acre garden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean on Feb. 9, 2002.
Survivors include his sons, Eric of Falls City and Bruce of Mountain Home; daughter, Kristin Blanchard of Los Angeles.
Family graveside services were Feb. 5 at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Ubaldo Badillo
Aug. 12, 1920 - Feb. 8, 2004
Ubaldo Badillo of Dallas died Feb. 8 in Salem. He was 83.
He was born to Gregorio and Secundina Badillo in Cauguas, Puerto Rico.
He came to New York from Puerto Rico in 1936.
He entered the Army Air Corp and served during World War II.
He lived in Chicago and later settled in Southern California. He worked as a supervisor in a plastics company. He came to Dallas in 1978.
He enjoyed photography. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the local V.F.W. Post.
Survivors include his sons, Ubie of Dallas and David of Fortuna, Calif.; daughters, Almita Hartman of Dallas, Lydia Stingley of Reedsport, Cynthia Roth of Wailuku, Maui and twins daughters, Donna Walden of Valley Center, Calif., and Diane Bailey of Windsor, England; sisters, Anna English of Dallas and Carmen Finley of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14 at Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Contributions may be made to the local V.F.W. No. 3203 in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Betty Jean Fisher
Jan. 25, 2004
Betty Jean Fisher of Portland died on Jan. 25. She was 83.
She and her twin sister, Barbara were born in St. Anthony, Idaho.
Her family later moved to Ogden, Utah, where she graduated from high school.
Her family and her mother, Mrs. Adam, owned and operated the Majestic and Rio theaters in Dallas, where she lived for a short time.
She attended Weber College for one year and then transferred to Oregon State College. She enjoyed every moment of playing in the OSU marching band. She was one of a handful of women who graduated with a degree in pharmacy.
Her first job took her to Longview, Wash., for one year before she moved to Portland and began working downtown at Haack Bros. Pharmacy.
She was active in the First Presbyterian Church Young Adult Group in Portland and that is where she met her husband, Meredith Fisher. They were married on March 26, 1950. They continued as active members of the F.P.C. Kaloothason group.
She was past president and an active member of P.E.O. for 64 years. She was active in the community, serving as a past president of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association Women's Auxiliary.
She enjoyed her membership in the Multnomah Athletic Club, participating in water volleyball, badminton, tennis, adaptive aquatics and was on various committees for more than 50 years.
She loved to travel, garden and to do needlework projects.
Survivors include her husband, Meredith; daughters, Joyce Burns of Millersville, Md., and Beverly Inglesby; sister, Barbara Koch; and nine grandchildren.
Celebration of life services were Jan. 29 at First Presbyterian Church in Portland.
Contributions may be made to the P.E.O. Foundation, c/o Carol Kirkbride, 720 Torrey View Dr., Portland, OR 97229. 

John Emil Lindow
June 13, 1913 - Feb. 8, 2004
John Emil Lindow of Albany, formerly of Buena Vista and Independence, died on Feb. 8. He was 90.
He was born to John Amil and Ida Charlotte Ott Lindow in Enid, Okla.
The family left Oklahoma by railroad in 1918 bringing with them their Holstein dairy cattle, horses, farm machinery and furniture to the Beaverton area. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 1931. He worked with his family at their Holstein dairy and assisted in showing their dairy cattle at fairs.
During the 1936 Oregon State Fair he met Norma L. Hulburt, who became his wife. They were married on Jan. 24, 1937 in Independence. She died March 18, 1992.
They moved to the Buena Vista area in 1940 and operated the Lindow Jersey Farm which became famous for champion milk and butterfat production.
They moved from the farm in 1962 and John began working at the Independence Post Office and retired in the mid-1970s.
For several years he dressed as Santa Claus and delivered cookies to all the children their neighborhood. He won the Independence Christmas Lighting Contest on two occasions.
He was a member of the American and Oregon Jersey Cattle Club and the American Postal Workers Union.
They were known for their beautiful flowers and gardens. He like to travel and go fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers, one sister, and a grandson, Matthew Green.
Survivors include his son, John Daniel Lindow of McMinnville; daughter, June Green of Albany; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at Fisher Funeral Home, 306 S.W. Washington, Albany and private internment will be at Orleans Cemetery in Albany.
Contributions may be made to the Orleans Cemetery Association or Independence Library in care of Fisher Funeral Home, PO Box 156, Albany, OR 97321.

Richard Thomas Melton
Nov. 11, 1977 - Feb. 7, 2004
Richard Thomas Melton of Monmouth died on Feb. 7. He was 26.
He was born to David and Pat Melton in Portland.
He lived his entire life in Monmouth and attended Central High School and Oregon State School for the Deaf. He also attended Chemeketa Community College.
He worked at a privately operated group home for developmentally disabled people.
He enjoyed snowboarding, video games, watching movies, family and friends, playing and watching all sports and computers.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, David and Carol Melton of Monmouth; mother and stepfather, Pat and Steven Huillet of Sisters; sisters, Angela Melton of Independence and Michelle Huillet of Sisters; brother, Terry Gilliard of Salem; grandparents, Dick and Geri Melton of Monmouth, Francis and Thelma Olsen of Corvallis, Ken and Mae Luke of LaPine, Dale Huillet of Washington and Marie Sallee of Washington.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Monmouth Christian Church.

Rev. John B. MacDonald
May 7, 1906 - Feb. 8, 2004
Rev. John B. MacDonald of Forest Grove, formerly of Dallas, died on Feb. 8 in Forest Grove. He was 97.
He was born to Daniel James MacDonald and Annie E. McCormick MacDonald in Leadville, Colo.
He graduated from South High School in Denver and received his bachelor of arts degrees from Denver University. He graduated from the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary and later continued at Princeton Theological Seminary with a Masters in Theology.
He was a veteran of World War II having enlisted in the U.S. Army as a chaplain. He was a member of the 89th Division and served in France and Germany. He participated in the liberation of the intermenty camp at Ohrdruf. In his later years he spoke at many school assemblies about his experiences. He contributed many books on the Holocaust to Pacific University in Forest Grove and other libraries so that those times would not be forgotten.
He met his wife, Esther B. Powers during his ministry in Aurora, Colo. They married on June 25, 1940 in Casper, Wyo.
Following the war the family moved to Spokane, Wash., where he served as pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church for nine years. His longest ministry was at the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas where he retired from after 22 years.
He and his wife enjoyed retired life in east Portland and later at Jennings-McCall Retirement Center in Forest Grove. Following his wife, Esther's death in 1998 he moved to an assisted living community in Forest Grove.
He was active in Rotary, the Dallas Ministerial Association and the Polk County Red Cross.
He enjoyed his garden, bowling, bingo and weekly Bible studies.
Survivors include his son, John D. MacDonald of Forest Grove; daughter, Catherine Ann MacDonald of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Annie Jane Clark of Payson, Ariz.; and two grandsons.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the United Church of Christ, 2032 College Way in Forest Grove. Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 427 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123 or to the United Church of Christ, 2032 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is handling the arrangements, 503-357-2161.

Rosena F. Patty
March 8, 1913 - Jan. 27, 2004
Rosena F. Patty of McMinnville, a former longtime resident of Ballston, died on Jan. 27 in McMinnville. She was 90.
She was born to Lawrence and Susan Digby Dornhecker in Perrydale.
She attended Pioneer School in the Dallas area and then continued at Dallas High School.
She married Robert Patty on Nov. 11, 1934 in Dallas.
They farmed for a couple of years and she was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Amity United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a former member of Home Extension.
She enjoyed sewing, homemaking and handiwork.
They lived in Ballston for more than 50 years and then for a short time in Amity. She moved to McMinnville in the 1990s.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996, a brother, Clifford and a sister, Muriel.
Survivors include her son, George Patty of Salem, Ind.; daughter, Roberta Paul of Yuma, Ariz.; brother, Kenneth Dornhecker of Forest Grove; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 29 at the Chapel of Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville and intermenty was at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the Rock of Ages Mennonite Home Building Replacement Fund in McMinnville.

Lisa Luann Thompson
Aug. 21, 1967 - Feb. 3, 2004
Lisa Luann Thompson of Salem died on Feb. 3 in a house fire in Amity. She was 36.
She was born in Salem to Marvin Youngberg and JoAnne Grover.
She graduated from North Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College with an associates degree in office management. She had worked for the Oregon Highway Department and at Adult and Family Services.
She married Monte Lee Thompson in April 2000.
She enjoyed poetry, reading, playing with kids, visiting people and taking photographs.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Isreal James Thompson and Stormy Funk.
Survivors include her husband, Monte Lee Thompson of Salem; son, Jacob Barnim; stepsons, Christopher, Tyler and Adam Thompson, all of Prineville; mother, JoAnne Johnson of Salem; father, Marvin Youngberg of Amity; brother, David Carr of Salem; sisters, Joni Hegney of Albany and Mysti Schaffer of Amity.
Memorial services were Feb. 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salem.
Contributions may be made to any Washington Mutual Bank for her son, Jacob Barnim and sister, Mysti Schaffer, who lost her house in the fire.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Isreal James Thompson
April 28, 2001 - Feb. 3, 2004
Isreal James Thompson of Salem died Feb. 3 in a house fire in Amity. He was 2.
He was born to Monte and Lisa Youngberg Thompson in McMinnville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Thompson and a grandfather, Lee Thompson.
Survivors include his father, Monte Lee Thompson of Salem; brothers, Jacob Barnim of Salem, Christopher, Tyler and Adam Thompson, all of Prineville; grandmothers, JoAnne Johnson and Neva Morris, both of Salem; and grandfather, Marvin Youngberg of Amity.
Memorial services were Feb. 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salem.
Contributions may be made to any Washington Mutual Bank for a surviving brother, Jacob Barnim and Mysti Schaffer, an aunt who lost her house in the fire.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Lily Belle Folk
Aug. 8, 1921 - Feb. 6, 2004
Lily Belle Folk of Salem died on Feb. 6 in Dallas. She was 82.
She was born to Earl P. and Amy Bates Noble in Yakima City, Wash.
As a child she helped pick berries to help survive the depression. She went and finished school in Monmouth and attended Oregon College of Education for three years.
She worked as a secretary at Highland School in Salem and also did library work for Salem School District.
Later in life she worked on the farm with her husband, Otto Emil Folk. They married on Feb. 14, 1964.
She attended the Salem First Baptist Church.
She enjoyed scrapbook making.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto on Dec. 18, 1990 and a sister, Elsie Noble.
Survivors include her sister, Ruth Guenther of Monmouth.
Memorial services were Feb. 10 at Salem First Baptist Church and private intermenty was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements. 

John Roger Waterbury
Sept. 17, 1927 - Feb. 2, 2004
John Roger Waterbury died on Feb. 2 in Independence. He was 76.
He was born to Preston Ballard and Mary Waterbury in Oklahoma City, Okla. His father was a career Army man and they lived in many different places in the United States.
At the age of 17 he joined the Navy. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Ashland where his parents had settled and enrolled in Southern Oregon College. He married and had twins. Within a few years years the marriage ended in divorce.
His fondness for horses took him to the ZX Ranch in central eastern Oregon where he worked as a buckaroo for Lope Heller.
He also had other work positions that included being a policeman in Ashland, Christmas tree cutter, logged for Elmont George and was a sailor in the Merchant Marine.
In 1954 he had a very short-lived marriage. Following that he moved to the Los Angeles area and worked as an extra in many western movies. In between jobs he worked for the Hudkins Ranch which supplied much of the horse drawn equipment and specialty equine to the movie industry.
His agent encouraged him to get some acting experience and suggested the Glendale Center Theatre. The director for a forthcoming play took one look at him and gave him a lead role. The director Barbara Ann became his wife on July 1, 1956. During the next six years he went to sea, worked in construction, logged and surveyed.
In 1961 he moved his family to Goleta, Calif., and took a job with an offshore oil drilling company near Santa Barbara, Calif.
In 1965 he purchased his dream ranch in Lakeview, Ore., the Sailboat Ranch.
He continued taking sea assignments for the next 10 years and took his family to many places in the Middle East, the Canary Islands, Scotland and southeast Asia.
In 1989 he retired with the highest title attainable in the Merchant Marine, Master Mariner.
A long battle with cancer had him move closer to the Portland Veterans Hospital and his family in July 2003.
He was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Barbara Ann; from his first marriage, twins, Mike Waterbury Reed and Kelly Waterbury Reed Stippich; children from his third marriage, Sean Sexton Waterbury, Laurel Ellen Waterbury Cuthbertson and Daleanna Waterbury Cossey; sister, Mary E. Ryason; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Services were Feb. 4 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Donald Hugh Leiferman
Jan. 10, 1944 - Feb. 1, 2004
Donald Hugh Leiferman of Newport died on Feb. 1. He was 60.
He was born to Hugh and Roberta Leiferman in Stayton.
He married Joy Heer on Sept. 21, 1962.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, shooting pool and mountain drives.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Leiferman of Newport; daughter, Karrie Justice of Washougal, Wash.; sons, Chad Leiferman of Newport and Shannon Leiferman; brother, David Leiferman of Burnt Woods; and seven grandchildren.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Betty Louise Glubrecht
March 26, 1930 - Jan. 24, 2004
Betty Louise Glubrecht of Dallas died on Jan. 24 in Dallas. She was 73.
She was born to William Zoulek and Marguerite Tiemann Zoulek in St. Louis, Mo.
She married Fred F. Glubrecht.
She was a data input operator.
Arrangements were handled by Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem.

Vivian C. Brown
Oct. 23, 1918 - Jan. 29, 2004
Vivian C. Brown of Hillsboro, formerly of Perrydale, died on Jan. 29. She was 85.
She was born to Carl E. and Clara Letteken Morrison in Perrydale.
She grew up in the Perrydale and Salt Creek area.
She moved to North Bend in 1924 where she attended elementary and high school. She spent the summers in Eugene while her father attended graduate school.
She attended Linfield College for one year before marrying Alden "Pete" J. Brown on Aug. 25, 1940.
They resided in Perrydale where she was an active member in the community and school activities, the Perrydale Goodwill Club and the Pinochle Club.
She went back to college and graduated from Oregon College of Education in Monmouth in 1961. She taught second grade at Whitworth Elementary School in Dallas from 1961 to 1980.
In 1987 she moved to McMinnville where she was a member of the United Methodist Church. In 1999 she moved to Beaverton and later to Hillsboro where she resided.
She was an avid traveler. She also enjoyed the symphony, church activities, cross country skiing, reading, playing cards, bingo, family genealogy and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden "Pete" in 1985.
Survivors include her son, Richard K. Brown of Tigard; daughter, Meridith L. Putzler of Hillsboro; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 7 at McMinnville United Methodist Church and intermenty was at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in McMinnville.
Contributions may be made to Mid-Valley Workshop.
Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville handled the arrangements.

Rosemary Murr Farley
July 13, 1945 - Feb. 6, 2004
Rosemary Murr Farley of Dallas and a longtime resident of Pendleton died on Feb. 6 in Corvallis. She was 58.
She had been working at VanWell Building Supply in Dallas.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Bert Michael Schuster
July 25, 1960 - March 19, 2004
Bert Michael Schuster of Keeling, Va., died on March 19 in Keeling. He was 43.
He was born to Vernon Edward Schuster and Gertrude Gault Schuster in Posserville, Calif.
He had spent most of his life in Salem and had lived in the Danville, Va., area for two years.
Bert had worked with John Boyer at A-1 Transmission in Salem for several years.
He enjoyed working on cars. He loved the outdoors especially camping and water sports.
Survivors include his children, Nicole Schuster of Salem, Mariah McKechnie-Schuster and Matthew McKechnie-Schuster, both of Dallas; stepson, Justin Schuster of Alaska; brother, Konrad F. Schuster of Shelton, Wash.; and sisters, Charmin Hutton of Tacoma, Wash., Carmille Thomas of Round Mountain, Nev., Amanda Woodward and Ingrie Smith, both of Shelton.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at Calvary Chapel, Central Plaza Shopping Center, 1399 Monmouth St., Independence.

John William "Papa John" Christian
Aug. 10, 1925 - March 26, 2004
John William "Papa John" Christian of Dallas died on March 26 in Corvallis. He was 78.
He was born to Loringo and Marie Dover Christian in Alhambra, Calif.
He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a pilot aboard the USS Hornet.
He had been married to Betty and had one son and three daughters. They were later divorced.
He worked in freeway construction in California, was a Harley Davidson mechanic and drove log truck. He had also been a drug and alcohol youth counselor in Eugene.
He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and the fellowship of his motorcycle brothers.
He was a member of the Road Maggots and the United Freedom Riders.
Survivors include his companion, Clella York of Dallas and his children.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at Lewis Cemetery in Sweet Home followed by a gathering at the Sweet Home VFW Hall.
Contributions may be made to a trust fund at Sweet Home Key Bank.
McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled the arrangements. 

Denton Wilmer Howard
Dec. 13, 1920 - March 26, 2004
Denton Wilmer Howard of Sweet Home died on March 26 in Corvallis. He was 83.
He was born to Ray L. and Olga E. Anderson Howard in Elk Point, Alberta, Canada, on his parents homestead.
The family returned to the United States in 1927. They lived in Minnesota and Iowa for a short time. In 1930 they moved to Independence and he graduated from high school in 1939.
He joined the National Guard in Polk County. He was stationed at Camp Murray and then at Ft. Lewis. In April 1942 the 41st Infantry was shipped to southern Australia. He served in eastern Australia and the islands all they way to the Philippines. He started home in June of 1945 and following problems with the ship arrived in Seattle on Aug. 13, 1945 just before Japan surrendered. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 15, 1945.
He married Mable Albertina Toweill on June 16, 1946. They moved to Sweet Home in 1946.
He worked in small lumber mills and also logged.
In 1956 he received an appointment to work at the Bureau of Mines as a technician working with rare metals that were later used in the space program. He was with the bureau for 25 years.
He liked to hunt, camp and travel. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Howard; infant twin daughters; sister, Mildred Howard; and brother, George.
Survivors include his wife, Mable of Sweet Home; daughter, Evelyn Newton of Graham, Wash.; sons, Lawrence "Larry" Howard of Roy, Utah and Kevin Howard of Sweet Home; sister, Ruby Starks of Forest Grove; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31 at the Sweet Home Evangelical Church and intermenty will be at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel in Sweet Home handled the arrangements.

Samuel Vernon Richards
Nov. 22, 1943 - March 26, 2004
Samuel Vernon Richards of Dallas died of cancer on March 26. He was 60.
He was raised in the Yakima Valley and moved to California in 1957. He left school after the tenth grade and became an apprentice machinist in the Navy shipyards. He moved to Washington in 1969 and was a member of the National Guard for eight years. He was a machinist while living in Washington.
He moved to Dallas and bought a farm where he raised emu and rhea birds. He was a diversified farmer. In recent years he worked as a machinist for NW Machine in Salem and Acufab in Corvallis, which later became Automated Tooling Systems of Oregon.
He married Tammy Howe in July 2002.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Richards; brother, Dick Richards; and daughter, Kelly Wordley.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Richards of Dallas; daughter, Lisa Richards and grandson, Samuel Richards of Dallas; son, Aaron Richards of Portland; daughter, Cari Domas and son-in-law, Chad of Kennewick, Wash., stepchildren, Shawn, Brenda and Garold Howe; mother and stepfather, Marjorie and Maynard Huenefield; sister, Marcella Brice and brother-in-law, Lloyd of Fontana, Calif.; and brother, Dan Richards and sister-in-law, Rosie of Keizer.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 4 at 216 NW Denton Ave., Dallas.

Edna Mae Youtzy
April 18, 1921 - March 23, 2004
Edna Mae Youtzy of Independence died on March 23 in Dallas. She was 82.
She was born to Edward and G. Rebecca Kafer in Bismark, N.D.
She graduated from high school in Fargo, N.D. on April 18, 1921.
She married Wilbur "Beans" Youtzy in 1940. They followed her parents to Oregon in 1942.
She was a member of the Women's Club, AMVETS Auxiliary and the Historic Corporation for many years.
She enjoyed activities at the Independence Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur and a son, Jerry Bruce.
Survivors include her daughter, Audrey Lovelace of Monmouth; brother, Jerry Kafer of Grants Pass; and two grandsons, Troy and Darren Lovelace.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Mary Alice Chapman Simons
June 15, 1912 - March 24, 2004
Mary Alice Chapman Simons of Independence died on March 24 in Salem. She was 91.
She was born to William and Mattie Terry Chapman in Caruthersville, Mo.
She was raised in Cotton Plant, Ark., with her three sisters and a brother.
She married Calvin Simons in 1927.
Work during World War II brought Calvin to Oregon and the family followed shortly after. The family moved back to Arkansas for a short time then returned to Oregon. She had lived in the current family home for the past 50 years.
She had many odd jobs throughout her life.
She was associated with the First Baptist Church in Independence.
She was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling and loved to drive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin in 1978; sons, Norman Terry, David Lynn, Steven Gayle; and daughters, Betty Jo and Shirley D. Howe.
Survivors include: Mary E. Hargraves of La Pine, Jimmy C. Simons of Salem, Robert L. Simons of Portland and Charles Keith of Soldotna, Alaska; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Services were March 29 at First Baptist Church in Independence and intermenty was at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Larry Roy Turvey
Sept. 1, 1940 - March 27, 2004
Larry Roy Turvey of Sheridan died on March 27. He was 63.
He was born to Roy and Alice Hadeen Turvey in Haxtun, Colo.
He grew up in Colorado and then joined the Navy. After the service he moved to Oregon.
He married Alice Fay Willis on Sept. 23, 1963 in Hood River.
He worked for Robert Lloyd Sheet Metal in Independence and was a member of Sheet Metal Workers #16.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching sports on TV.
He was recently baptized at the Christian Church in Willamina.
Survivors include his wife, Alice of Sheridan; son, Larry Junior of Sheridan; daughter, Heather Arreola of McMinnville; brothers, Roger Turvey of Salem and David Thompson of Dallas; sisters, Kim Hester of Magnolia, Ky.; and JoAnn Guth of Florence and three grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Hope Ann Swan
March 27, 2004
Hope Ann Swan was born in Salem March 27. She went to be with the Lord on the same day.
Survivors include her parents, Gerald and Shaunta Swan-Nickerson and her sister, Ariel Swan, all of Dallas; aunts, Doreen Bullock of Woodburn and Anita True of Salem; uncles, Nathan Nickerson of Newport, William and Andrew Swan, both of Salem; grandparents, Penny and Don Dennis of Bend, Leon and Donna Swan of Salem and Tom and Shelly Nickerson of Toledo; great-grandparents, Verda Swan of Salem, Colleen Nickerson of Waldport, and Bill Swan of Dallas; and great-great grandmother, Omi Cochran of Waldport.
Graveside services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Chapel. More information is available by calling 503-623-2325.

Dena Jane Baker
Dec. 28, 1903 - March 27, 2004
Dena Jane Baker of Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Dallas, died on March 27 in Vancouver. She was 100.
She was born to Sam and Miranda Hughes Baker in Savoy, Texas.
She worked at the Dallas Laundry & Dry Cleaning for many years.
She enjoyed crocheting and playing the violin for the Apostolic Faith Church in Dallas where she was a member.
Survivors include her brother, William Baker of Seattle; nephew, Ron Baker of Roseburg; nieces, Jeannie Kester of Battle Mountain, Nev., and Shannon Chaffee of Vancouver.
At her request no services will be held.
Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements. 

Roy Otto Bower
Sept. 15, 1910 - Sept. 18, 2003
Roy Otto Bower of Dallas died Sept. 18 in Salem. He was 93.
He was born to Albert and Elizabeth Geymer Bower in Star, Ore.
He grew up in Port Angeles, Wash., and graduated from Port Angeles High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He enjoyed playing baseball as a catcher and he was also a jockey. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He earned many trophies as he bowled with a two-fingered bowling ball.
He lived in Port Angeles until settling in Dallas in 1963. He attended St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
He retired as a printer from the Statesman Journal.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Beverly Ann Davis; son, Duane; brothers, Wilfred, Albert, Alfred, Eugene, Herbert and Raymond.
Survivors include his son, Jerry of Salem; daughters, Sandy Talbot of Kennewick, Wash., Doreen Russell of Salem and Claudia Weddle of Dallas; brother, Oscar of Port Angeles; sister, Hilda of Port Angeles, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He had many nieces and nephews he adored. He cherished one particular niece, Maria, with all his heart.
Christian Wake service was Sept. 23 in Dallas Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m., Thursday Sept. 25 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend, Wash., and intermenty will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church memorial fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Russell William Upham
March 18, 1915 - Sept. 15, 2003
Russell William Upham of Dallas died Sept. 15. He was 88.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois and was one of four children adopted by Zura and Frances Upham. He grew up on a farm in Rio, Wis.
He went to college at Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in Mechanical Engineering in 1939.
He worked in heating and air conditioning in Kansas City, Mo., until World War II when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps.
He was a meteorologist for the Army Air Corps and served in Okinawa, Japan. After World War II he moved back to Kansas City and on July 3, 1947 he married Frances McCarty.
They moved to Bellevue, Neb., in 1951 and he worked as a Civil Service Engineer at Offutt Air Force Base until he retired in 1973. In 1976 they moved to Bella Vista, Ark., and in 1993 they moved to Aurora, Colo. He moved to Dallas in 2002.
He was active in the United Methodist Church in Bellevue.
He was a member of Toastmasters and wrote articles for the Bella Vista weekly newspaper. He enjoyed camping, reading and his flower garden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances in 1997, sister, Nina Upham and brother, Robert Upham.
Survivors include his son, Randy Upham of Wilton, Calif.; daughter, Priscilla Lewallen of Dallas; sister, Katherine Church of Kaukauna, Wis.; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday Sept. 30 at the Dallas United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Dallas or to Dallas Retirement Assisted Living in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements. Interment for Russell and Frances will be at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date.

Charlotte Jean Lambert Wright
Jan. 15, 1932 - Sept. 15, 2003
Charlotte Jean Lambert Wright of Dallas died Sept. 15 in Dallas. She was 71.
She was born in the small town of Marion, Ore., the oldest daughter of Lowell M. and Minnie Bruck Lambert.
She was raised in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1950. She attended Northwest Christian College in Minneapolis, Minn., for one term before returning to Dallas to marry Carl M. Wright on July 8, 1951.
She was well known as a local church organist and piano teacher in a career that spanned 45 years. She was an avid gardener, talented seamstress and beloved grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Carl Wright; children, W. Renee Soasey, Amy Pickard and Randall Wright; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 at Valley Life Center in Dallas and private intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.

Ava Lee Leibbrandt
Feb. 21, 1948 - Sept. 18, 2003
Ava Lee Leibbrandt of Lincoln City died Sept. 18 in Lincoln City. She was 55.
She was born in Tillamook.
She worked as a bartender.
She enjoyed reading, dancing, listening to classic country music, playing cards, board games and fishing.
Survivors include her son, Kelly Helms of North Bend; companion, Roy Moffitt of Lincoln City; and four grandchildren.
No services are scheduled.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Elmore Gerald Agena
Aug. 16, 1920 - Sept. 19, 2003
Elmore Gerald Agena of Independence died Sept. 19 in Salem. He was 83.
He was born to Jacob J. and Louisa Boebel Agena in Ackley, Iowa.
He graduated from Lennox High School in Lennox, S.D. He then attended and graduated from Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and N.W. Junior College in Orange City, Iowa.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.
He married Frances I. Moss on Aug. 7, 1955.
They moved to Independence in September 1967 where he worked for the bank. He was in the banking business for 30 years and in real estate for 10 years. He also worked for the Heritage Museum in Independence retiring in 1999.
He was a member of Christ's Church in Monmouth.
He enjoyed visiting with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Agena in 1978; brothers, Alfred Agena, Mike Agena, Andrew Agena and Edwin Agena; and sister, Ruth Agena.
Survivors include his daughters, Liana Moser of Independence, Heidi Agena of Redding, Calif., Jill Rutell of Creswell, Loralee Poppitz of Monmouth and Kris Agena Dollahon of Mineral Wells, Texas; sister, Frieda Williams of Lennox; brother, Joe Agena of Sanborn, Iowa; and 11 grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday Sept. 25 at Christ's Church in Monmouth. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Sept. 25 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Military vault intermenty will follow the service at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Contributions may be made the Heritage Museum, 112 S 3rd St., Independence, OR 97351 or to the Independence Public Library Childrens Fund.

Barbara L. Haynes
March 18, 1929 - Sept. 18, 2003
Barbara L. Haynes of Waldport died Sept. 18 in Newport. She was 74.
Memorial services were held Sept. 20.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Charles "Bill" William King
Jan. 1, 1909 - Sept. 17, 2003
Charles "Bill" William King of McMinnville died on Sept. 17. He was 94.
He was born to Abraham Lincoln and Clara Busse King in Corvallis and was a member of an Oregon pioneer family that came to Oregon in 1845.
He graduated from Oregon Agricultural College in 1931. He received a scholarship to study law at the University of Pennsylvania and received his law degree in 1935.
He married Gladys Ann Rasmussen in Corvallis on Sept. 7, 1933.
He had a series of Federal Agency jobs in various states including California, Alaska and Washington ending in retirement and a private law practice in Lincoln City.
His favorite activities were church, music, Gideons and Kiwanis.
He was a member of the Oregon State Bar and a life member of Oregon State University Alumni Association Class of 1931.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 2003; daughter, Donna in 1951; brothers, Jim, Art and Warren King; and seven sisters.
Survivors include his son, William King of Northridge, Calif; nephew, Don VanEtten of McMinnville; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Sept. 23 at Dallas Cemetery and were followed by a Celebration of Life service at the Evangelical Church in Lincoln City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons in care of Macy & Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128. 

Joseph Hazel
July 13, 1918 - Sept. 13, 2003
Joseph Hazel of Salem died on Sept. 13. He was 85.
He was born to Joseph and Effie Sloan Hazel in Kidder County, N.D.
In December 1971 he married Sarah T. Faris.
He was a resident of Polk County for 31 years and spent one year in Marion County.
He was a member of Bethel Community Church.
He enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage and hunting.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Ray and Karl and sisters, Elizabeth and Doris.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah T. Hazel of Salem; sons, Neal Hazel of Beaverton and Lee Hazel of Portland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Friday Sept. 26 at West Salem Baptist Church. Private burial was at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Mitzi Marlene Fuller
April 20, 1934 - Sept. 13, 2003
Mitzi Marlene Fuller of Albany died on Sept. 13 in Lebanon. She was 69.
She was born in Indiana to Oakley Pappan and Celeste Dupieus.
She was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following her time in the service she worked as an administrative specialist.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Celeste Eva Dean.
Survivors include her son, William Stephen Denton; daughters, Paula Jo Dean, Abby Lou Carpenter, Annette Kaye Fuller, Amy Lee Fuller and April Lynn Smiley; stepdaughters, Ramona Alewine and Ceclia Banks; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service was held Sept. 21 at Sankey Park in Sweet Home.
Farnstrom Mortuary of Independence handled the arrangements.

Anna Clancy
April 6, 1912 - Sept. 10, 2003
Anna Clancy of University Place, Wash., formerly of Monmouth, died on Sept. 10 in University Place. She was 91.
She was born to Adam and Dora Belic Radocoj/Rococay in Anaconda, Mont.
The family moved to Opportunity when she was 2. She attended Beaver Dam Elementary School in Opportunity and graduated form Anaconda High School in 1930.
Following graduation she worked at Strain Brothers Department store as a clerk, cashier and stenographer. She later worked at Schwartz Department Store and in the diet kitchen at the then Galen Sanitarium.
She married William Clancy on Dec. 8, 1935 in St. Peters Catholic Church in Anaconda.
The family moved to Texas in 1950 where she worked for the Periodical Publishers. In 1955 she moved to Dallas, Texas and worked as a secretary to the manager of the Hotel Travis.
She and William were divorced in 1955. She then returned to Anaconda in 1956 to help care for sick members of her family.
She went to work for the Anaconda Company in the personnel and accounting departments for seven years then transferred to Butte, Mont., as a stenographer in the geological library for the geologists until her retirement.
Following retirement she moved to The Dalles to be near family and later moved to Monmouth.
She moved to Washington to live with her daughter, Janice in 1998 after the loss of her vision from macular degeneration.
She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends, gardening and activities at the Monmouth Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by half-brothers, Frank Chavrack and Joseph Chavrack; brother, Matthew Rodocay; sisters, Rose Rodocay and Katherine Elafald.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Cooper of University Park and Marcia Linville of Portland; son, William J. Clancy Jr., of Annadale, Vir.; sister, Mary Podobnik of Anaconda; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services and private inurnment was held.
Contributions or correspondence may be mailed to Janice Cooper, 5511 Chokecherry Circle West, University Place, Wash. 98467.

David "Crockett" Billings
March 8, 1951 - Sept. 19, 2003
Crockett Billings of Willamina died on Sept. 19. He was 52.
He was born to Elvin and Fern Butler Billings in Fresno, Calif.
He enlisted in the Army in 1971 then returned to Fresno. He came to the Dallas - Willamina area about 20 years ago and worked in the logging industry and in construction.
He enjoyed playing pool, horseback riding, his motorcycle and spending time with his children, family and friends.
Survivors include his lifemate, Jeanne "Ode" Antonucci of Scio; sons, Dustin Billings of Grand Ronde and Nathan Billings of Scio; daughter, Dana Maldonado of New York; stepdaughters, Amy Bice and Dawn Bowman, both of Turner; brother, Alvin Billings of Willamina
Services will be at 11 a.m, Friday Sept. 26 at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Cemetery. Visitation will be at Dallas Mortuary Chapel from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 24 and noon to 5 p.m., Thursday Sept. 25. Arrangements are being handled by Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Irene Frey Claassen
Feb. 19,1927 - Sept. 16, 2003
Irene Frey Claassen of Dallas died on Sept. 16. She was 76.
She was born to John and Susie Ediger Frey in Dallas.
She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1946.
She married Arnold Claassen on July 2, 1948 in Dallas.
They lived in Salem for several years and settled back in Dallas.
She loved children. She cared for over 63 children in her lifetime. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and quilting. She was an excellent baker. She loved working out in her yard tending her flowers and garden.
She was a longtime member of the Salem First Church of the Nazarene.
She had also served on the Women's Auxiliary for the Oregon Rural Letter Carrier Association.
Survivors include her husband, Arnold of Dallas; son, Brad of Salem; daughter, Connie of Salem; sisters, Leona Miles of Salem and Alvina Radke of Depoe Bay; and four grandchildren.
Services were Sept. 22 at Salem First Church of the Nazarene and private intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel which handled the arrangements.

Gladys V. Spencer
May 23, 1913 - Sept. 22, 2003
Gladys Velma Spencer of Dallas died on Sept. 22 in Salem. She was 90.
She was born to Ernest and Edith Coleman Vance in Alamosa, Colo.
She was an elementary school teacher in Albany, Tillamook and Bay City before her retirement to Arizona in 1974. She returned from Arizona in 2000 and moved to Dallas.
She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and growing plants and flowers.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Apt and husband, David Spencer.
Survivors include her son, Jerry Apt of Thailand; daughter, Julia Apt; stepdaughter, Janet Ward of Dallas; stepsons, Lee and Barry Spencer; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services were held at Dallas Retirement Village on Sept. 25.
Arrangements were handled by Bollman Funeral Home. 

Frank L. Butler
March 8, 1918 - Sept. 25, 2003
Frank L. Butler of Salem died on Sept. 25. He was 85.
He was born to Randolph and Zella Dryer Butler on the family farm near Falls City.
The family later moved to Dallas where he graduated from high school in 1935.
He worked as a planer for the Cobbs and Mitchell Lumber Company in Valsetz for three years.
He married Erlene A. Josi in Portland on Sept. 7, 1943.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Army.
In 1949 he graduated from Oregon State College with a degree in business administration.
They moved from Corvallis to Salem where he worked as a tax auditor for the Oregon Department of Revenue for 30 years until his retirement in 1979.
He was a member of the Salem Evangelical Church. He was also a member of the Polk County Historical Society.
He enjoyed helping the church with their accounting records, compiling history and doing crossword puzzles.
Survivors include his wife, Erlene A. Butler of Salem; sons, Arthur A. Butler of Salem, Philip N. Butler of Falls City and Leroy W. Butler of Pendleton; daughter, Francene A. Dezellem of Gresham; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Sept. 30 at Salem Evangelical Church and intermenty was at Belcrest Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the church.
Howell-Edward-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Dorothy Bertina Woodin Watson
April 28, 1922 - Sept. 23, 2003
Dorothy Bertina Woodin Watson of Albany died on Sept. 23 in Albany. She was 81.
She was born to Thomas Earl and Viola May Thompson Woodin in Withrow, Wash.
The family lived in Athol, Idaho where she graduated from high school. In high School she loved to play basketball.
She met Norris Halden in Plummer, Idaho at a grange dance and they were married in 1941 in Big Sandy, Mont., and then moved to Kalispell, Mont. They divorced in 1956.
She moved to Spokane, Wash., in 1960 and went to Spokane Community College and graduated from LPN Nursing School in 1964.
She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane and several nursing homes until her retirement.
She married Jerry Watson in 1965 and lived in Washington, California and Oregon. He died in 1996.
She enjoyed bowling, cooking, canning, crocheting, embroidering pillowcases and hand quilting.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Jim, Hugh, Harold and Delbert; sisters, Elsie Mallory and Ethel Spath; half-brother, Clay; and half-sister, Velma Nixon.
Survivors include her six children, Karen Henderson of Deming, N.M., Daryl Halden of Napa, Idaho, Dennis Halden of Damascus, Dean Halden of Columbia Falls, Mont., Karla Ortegon of Lebanon and Duane Halden of Fairbanks, Alaska. best friend and companion, Carl Miller of Albany; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Contributions may be made to the Linn County Society for Prevention and Cruelity to Animals (SPCA).
A celebration of her life was held Sept. 26 at Grand Prairie Park in Albany.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.

Randall "Randy" Arthur Inman
Jan. 19, 1959 - Sept. 2, 2003
Randall "Randy" Arthur Inman of Phoeniz, Ariz., died on Sept. 2 in Phoenix. He was 44.
He was born to Arthur and Barbara Inman in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Inman.
Surivors include his mother, Barbara Inman of Falls City; brothers, Rick Wade of Anchorage, Alaska, Dennis Wade of Hermiston, Ron Wade and Alan Wade, both of Dallas, and Doug Inman of Falls City.
Private family services were held.

Bertha June Harper
June 29, 1916 - Sept. 26, 2003
Bertha June Harper of Sheridan died Sept. 26. She was 87.
She was born in Gary, Indiana, the oldest of twelve children.
She married Ray Harper in 1934 in Yuba City, Calif.
They had a dream of owning their own farm and in 1959 they purchased their farm in Sheridan. They resided on the farm until Ray's death in 1999.
She was kind and happy and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was a wonderful baker and was famous for her great blackberry cobbler. She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening and was very strong in her faith.
She had resided in the Sheridan Care Center the last four years. She had made many friends, worked her word books and enjoyed all the activties, especially bingo.
Memorial services will be at 6:30 p.m., Friday Oct. 3 at the Jehovah's Witnesses Hall located on West Main Street in Sheridan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.

Audrey Belle Kidd
June 1, 1917 - Sept. 27, 2003
Audrey Belle Kidd of Dallas died on Sept. 27. She was 86.
She was born to Robert and Clara Kidd in Paul, Idaho.
Private services were held.
Arrangements were handled by Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Marie M. Parsegian
April 2, 1920 - Sept. 29, 2003
Marie M. Parsegian of Dallas, formerly of Independence, died on Sept. 29 in Dallas. She was 83.
She was born to Everette Sherman Case and Mary Annis Ray in Logan County, Kan.
She moved to Independence in the early 1930s. She had lived in Independence and Dallas.
On Sept. 19, 1936 she married Walter Johnson Parsegian in Vancouver, Wash.
They owned a berry and cherry farm in Dallas. She was also an Avon representative for many years.
She enjoyed flowers, working outside, gardening, quilting, crocheting and the beauty of the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Parsegian; son, Patrick Parsegian; sister, Nellie Smith; and brothers, Alfred, Earl, Harry, Norman, William, and Maxson Case.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol Wright of Dallas; sisters, Clara Cunningham and Maxine Mersch, both of Independence and Viola Dunn of Monmouth; four grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside inurnment will be at 2 p.m., Friday Oct. 3 at Hilltop Cemetery in Independence. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 1 at Farnstrom Mortuary Chapel which is handling the arrangements.