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BROOKINGS, OREGON: Judith Akridge, 60, died September 15, 2000. She was born June 26, 1940 to Richard and Martha Horlacher Jones. She was a retired teacher of disabled preschool children. She enjoyed writing, nature, and her dog. She is survived by a brother, Howard H. Kehrl of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Fossati. Arrangements were handled by Abbey Funeral Home.
ELGIN, OREGON: Anna Josephine Cason Allen died December 14, 2002. She was born May 2, 1910 to Lloyd and Josephine Cason. She was a retired postmaster at the Elgin Post Office. She is survived by four nephews, Richard Cason, Dallas Cason, Darrell Cason, and Wayne Boswell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lenn D. Allen; a brother, Paul; and a sister, Loretta. Interment was at the Elgin Cemetery with arrangements by Daniels-Knopp Funeral Home.
SISTERS, OREGON: Velda Claire Allen, 50, died December 26, 1969 at Central Oregon District Hospital in Redmond. She was born April 3, 1919 in Prineville to Bert and Maggie Demaris. She was survived by her husband, Cole Allen; two sons, Ronald Winkle of Redmond, and Willis Winkle of Pilot Rock; a stepson, William Cole Allen of Redmond; her parents; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at Zacher's Chapel. Interment was at the Redmond Cemetery.
FOREST GROVE, OREGON: Jerry Bur Bellmer, 72, died June 28, 2007. He was born June 12, 1935 to Henry and Velma Crabtree Bellmer. He operated a home inspection service, and also held a real estate license. He was a former radio announcer. He enjoyed cooking, jazz, and playing the drums. He was a former Merchant Marine. He is survived by his wife, Margie; a sister, Bonita of Gearhart, OR; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Cremation arrangements were handled by Duyck and VanDeHey Funeral Home.
CRESWELL, OREGON: Esther Louise Bonebrake, 90, died March 18, 2008. She was born May 9, 1917 to Hiram and Ruth Davis Lyne. She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Rand of Eugene, and Kathryn Manwill of Creswell; two sons, Richard Bonebrake of Creswell, and Keith Bonebrake of Eugene; a brother, Carl Demanett of Cottage Grove; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bonebrake. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall in Eugene. Arrangements were handled by Andreason's Cremation and Burial Services.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Frank Butkus, 49, died May 2, 1958 in Pinal County, AZ. He was born July 2, 1908 in Nebraska to Michael and Anna Butkus, who were both born in Russia. He was an asbestos worker. He was survived by his wife, Dorcas Butkus. Interment was at Rose City Cemetery.
COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON: Grace Carlson, 97, died November 19, 1997. She was born November 17, 1900 in Sioux City, IA to Guy and Julia Metcalf. She was a school teacher, and worked in retail sales. She was a former resident of Sioux City, San Diego and Portland, and moved to Cottage Grove in 1979. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Rose of Oakland, CA; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Carlson. Interment was at Walker Cemetery under the direction of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
CORVALLIS, OREGON: Esther May Castle passed away March 6, 2009. She was born October 12, 1920 to George W. and Lula Fay Allen Wigle. She was a retired house mother with the Oregon State University dormitories with 25 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, needlework, and fishing. She and her husband were co-founders of the Philomath Frolic, and she was the Grand Marshal of the Philomath Frolic's 50th Anniversary Parade. She is survived by two sons, Harvey and Jerry Castle; a daughter, Linda Steele; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was the wife of Melvin O. Castle. Interment was at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Albany under the direction of McHenry Funeral Home.
ALBANY, OREGON: Ngan Yau Chan, 80, died October 4, 2007. She was born September 13, 1927 in Guangdong, China. She and her husband lived in Hong Kong and Colombia, South America before coming to Oregon in the 1970s. She opened Ping's Garden, and also worked at Bing's Kitchen. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and walking. Survivors include her sons, Chung Ngong Lee and Chung Ping Lee; her daughters, Wai Lin Ching and Sandra Lee; a brother, Kwok Chiu Chan; a sister, Pui Ling Chan; 9 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chun Ka Lee; and two sisters. Burial was at Willamette Memorial Park by Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Eloise Vivian Cleveland, 90, died December 12, 2009. She was born December 28, 1918 to Gaines and Ora L. Lee Miller. She is survived by two children, Linda Smart of Albany, and George Humphreys of Battle Ground, WA; a stepdaughter, Chris Allen; two stepsons, Charles Cleveland, Jr. and Raymond Cleveland; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Claude Humphreys and Charles Cleveland; her parents; a sister, Doris Johns; and two brothers, Vard and Arville Miller. Arrangements were entrusted to Fisher Funeral Home.
GRESHAM, OREGON: Doris Tappan Connor died October 16, 2010. She was born February 8, 1915 in Waterbury, NE to Munson and Ella Tappan. She worked in the Vancouver shipyards during World War II. She held a master's degree from Columbia University, and also studied in Germany. She and her husband headed the Esperanto Association of North America, and co-authored Esperanto, The World Interlanguage. They traveled the world together. She taught school in New York City, and also taught German at Marshall High School. She was active with the Oregon DAR, serving as Regent and treasurer of the Multnomah Chapter, and as state Regent. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Frances Piper of Exeter, NH; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Connor; her parents; two brothers, Patrick and Jack Tappan; and two sisters, Isabel Peterson and Vestal Westgard. Arrangements were handled by Riverview Funeral Home.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Wayne Earl Cumley died February 15, 2006. He was born June 21, 1948. He is survived by his wife, Marcia E. Covington Cumley; a son, Mark and wife Rachel; a brother, Scott Cumley; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery.
ELGIN, OREGON: Dorothy Ann Dempsey, 63, died June 15, 2001. She was born March 9, 1938 to Clare J. and Lydia A. Suchaneck Potter. She was a health care worker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active with the relief society, activities committee, and other church activities. She is survived by her husband, Boyd Lee Dempsey; a sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law, and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements were handled by Daniels Chapel of the Valley.
FAIRVIEW, OREGON: Yvonne K. Fabian, 65, died August 24, 2007. She was born June 26, 1942 in Portland to John and Katherine Neiderhaus Pence. She worked in the legal department of Consolidated Freightways for 35 years, and was a member of the Blue Lake Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, John M. Fabian, Sr.; her children, John Fabian, Jr. and Katherine Fabian Raymond; a sister, Judy Scott Allen; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Rose City Cemetery under the direction of Rose City Funeral Home.
ALPINE, OREGON: Franklin H. Fanger, 84, died November 21, 2006. He was born August 4, 1922 to Frank and Anna Fanger. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, and flew 50 missions over Southern Europe. He was a graduate of Oregon State College. He taught school for 20 years, and was also a contractor and logger. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and woodworking. He was a member of the Oregon War Birds, the VFW, Fitness over Fifty, and Gideons International. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Mintonye Fanger; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Stephen Meyer of Monroe, and Chris and Roger Liles of Brookings; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jan Fanger of Alpine; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Junction City First Baptist Church. Interment was at Alpine Cemetery under the direction of McHenry Funeral Home.
EUGENE, OREGON: Dr. Francis E. "Gene" Farthing, 81, died October 29, 2005. He was born April 24, 1924 to Roy and Almonette Adams Farthing. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern Oregon College of Education, and held a doctoral degree from the University of Oregon. He was a retired educator, principal and school administrator. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and birdwatching. He was a member of the Southern Oregon Alumni Association, and was a Mason. He is survived by two sons, Michael and Bruce, both of Eugene; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Mae Farthing; and a son, Timothy.
Burial was at Rest-Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Rest-Haven Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Melvin Feinstein, 80, died June 20, 2008. He was an independent real estate broker and a commercial appraiser for Multnomah County. He was the founder and president of Commercial Real Estate Brokers of Portland. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club. Surviving family members include his wife, Judith Feinstein; a son, Michael Feinstein: three daughters, Lynn Feinstein, Joni Feinstein, and Marcia Feinstein-Tobey; a sister, Irene Arron; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Beth Israel Cemetery.
CANBY, OREGON: Clarence Leroy Fillis, 92, died February 25, 2009. He was born October 18, 1916. He was formerly employed by Johnson Controls, and was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of WWII. He was a charter member of New Life Foursquare Church, and enjoyed woodworking and plastic canvas. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hastings Fillis; three sons, Art Fillis, Wayne Fillis and Terry Fillis; a daughter, Beverly Countryman; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at New Life Foursquare Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Crown Memorial Center.
PENDLETON, OREGON: Evelyn M. Foxley, 96, died January 16, 2006 at Suttle Care and Retirement in Pendleton. She was born December 22, 1909 in Mosier. She and her husband built and operated the Pilot Rock Theater, and she had also worked at J.C. Penney. She enjoyed playing bridge and golfing, and served as president of the Women's Club at the Pendleton Country Club. She is survived by a nephew, Jim Beldin of Pilot Rock; a niece, Joan Beldin of Stevenson, WA; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and her great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Foxley; and a brother, Harold C. Beldein. Interment was at Olney Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Chapel.
BROOKINGS, OREGON: Eva Mae Freeland, 72, died May 13, 2000. She was born January 12, 1928 to Ernest and Freddie Jessie Mandy Ross Ward. For 30 years, she was a member and past president of the Brookings Welcoming Committee. She is survived by two sons, James Woods of Thurston, CA, and J.R. Woods of Sacramento, CA; three daughters, Dianne Wade of Brookings; Nina Wade of Saginaw, MI; and Alexis Shook of Boerne, TX; a brother, Billy Joe Ward of Austin, TX; two sisters, Maxine Pate of Pioneer, CA, and Tina Ward of Redding, CA; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Freeland; and her parents. Arrangements were entrusted to Scantlin's Brookings Mortuary Chapel.
BEND, OREGON: Robert L. Fry, 65, died November 20, 1987 at St. Charles Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1922 in Seattle to Cecil and Grace Fry. He retired from Mobil Oil Co. after 35 years of service, and was a military veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Fry; a daughter, Barbara Sedey; a son, William Fry; and 5 grandchildren. He was cremated.
KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Helen Georgia Gailey, 70, died October 25, 2008. She was born May 25, 1938 to Floyd C. Vincent and Helen Leona Vincent. She enjoyed activities at the Senior Center, especially bingo. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Standridge and Jackie Bramlett; a son, Brian; a daughter-in-law, Crystal; three brothers, Chester A. Vincent of Lake Oswego, Charles D. Vincent of Portland, and Clifford R. Vincent of Eureka, CA; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Darrell Gailey; three siblings, Milton, David and Leon Vincent; and her parents. Interment was at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Eternal Hills Funeral Home.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Randolph Louis "Randy" Gaudette, 64, died May 10, 2007. He was born March 12, 1943 to Louis and Eleanor Gaudette. He drove big rig trucks for over 44 years, and was currently employed by Paratransit Services. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed sports, fishing and racing, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Gaudette of Grants Pass; a daughter, Shannon Gaudette of Kennewick, WA; his mother; a sister, Laura Chan; three brothers, Gary, Paul, and Steve; 2 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements were handled by Hull and Hull Funeral Directors.
WOODBURN, OREGON: Anne Gooding, 93, died July 30, 2000. She was born December 7, 1906 in Stickney, SD. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She is survived by two daughters, Colleen Gooding of Portland, and Patricia Kirk of Clackamas; a brother, George Koch of Woodburn; a sister, Mag Kirsch of St. Paul; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard; a brother; and a sister. Services were held at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Simon-Woodburn Funeral Chapel.
ALVADORE, OREGON: Isabell Klase Graf, 86, died February 28, 2010. She was born December 5, 1923 to Robert and Bessie Pond Klase. She was a business college graduate. She is survived by nine daughters, Marji, Meg, Judy, Deborah, Trudy, Jule, Bea, Diana, and Rebecca; six sons, Bill, Bryan, Carl, Terry, Joe and Eric; a sister, Naomi; two brothers, Robert and Earl; 24 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael. Burial was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park by Lane Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
VENETA, OREGON: Kendall J. "Ken" Hafley, 63, died May 2, 2005. He was born August 10, 1941 in Eugene to William and Edith Petrocitch Hafley. He was a press and dryer operator at Trus Joist McMillan in Eugene, and with his wife, was a camp host at Clay Creek Campground. He enjoyed camping, fishing, four-wheeling and racing boats. He is survived by his wife, Laureen Nichols Hafley; three daughters, Angie Estacio of Portland, and Alisha Hafley and Heather Hafley, both of Veneta; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Services were held at the Elmira Church of Christ. Arrangements were handled by Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Eugene.
LEBANON, OREGON: Margie J. Harnar, 81, died August 23, 2005. She was born April 5, 1924 to John and Mae Glenn Walls. She was a member of American Legion Post #51, and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and caring for her pet poodles, Tedi and Miss Kitty. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Lori Schmidt of Bend; a daughter, Dorothy J. Schmidt of Lebanon; her stepchildren, Bonnie Millican of Lebanon, Ginny and Richard Winn of Lake Charles, LA, John and Diane Harnar of Lebanon, Ronnie and Vicki Harnar of Columbia, LA, Virgil and Bev McDougal of Salem, and Susie and Earl Beard of West Monroe, LA; and 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur Alex Schmidt and Virgil Harnar; and eleven siblings. Interment was at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery by Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
ST. HELENS, OREGON: Kay Hartman, 69, died November 23, 2003. She was born May 8, 1934 in Sterling, CO to John and Jessie Vanderpool Williams, and raised by William Couch. She and her husband co-owned the Dairy Delish in St. Helens, and she formerly worked at a grocery store in Tillamook. She was active with the Moose, Eagle, and Elks Lodges, and enjoyed dancing, reading, bowling, cooking, and playing cards. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hartman; a son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Anice Hartman of St. Helens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and Brad Wagner of Laramie, WY, and Brenda and Rod Burnett of Colorado Springs, CO; four stepchildren, Kathy Dent of Myrtle Creek, Sherry Anderson of Harbor, Cindy Findley of Saginaw, MI, and Terry Hartman of Puyallup, WA; four siblings, Colleen Armstrong of Columbia City, Bernadeen Pettit of Glenora, CA, Herschal Williams of Riverton, WY, and Jerry Williams of Camp Verde, AZ; 26 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Yankton Hillcrest Cemetery by Columbia Funeral Home.
ASHLAND, OREGON: Helyn Bounds Hassell, 90, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was born January 12, 1919 to Stephen and Lola Bounds. She enjoyed reading, gardening, painting, crafts, and traveling. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband, Collins Hassell; and her children, Lori (Gordon) Ransom, Gary (Rae) Hassell, Jan (Stan) Nielsen, Donna (Michael) Carrington, Vallee Page, and Curtis (Debrah) Hassell. She was preceded in death by her parents; and eight siblings, Vallee, Blanch, Mae, Thomas, Stella, Ivy, Alvin and Rene. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home.
DALLAS, OREGON: Eldon Lee Headrick, 85, died May 27, 2005. He was born April 19, 1920 to James and Roxie Beard Headrick. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at Boise Cascade with 32 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and watching sports. He was a member of the VFW, and a life member of the Elks. He is survived by his children, Linda Bauer of Portland, Diane Harper and J.C., both of Dallas, and Carol Tull of Eunice, NM; two sisters, Ruth Scheppan of Bakersfield, CA, and Mattie Smith of Meno, OK; 11 grandchildren; and 13-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Deneke Headrick; four brothers; and a sister. Services were held at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Interment was at the Dallas Cemetery.
FOREST GROVE, OREGON: Archie Lloyd Heald, 80, died April 26, 2008. He was born October 12, 1927. Services were held at the United Methodist Church of Forest Grove. Arrangements were entrusted to Duyck and VanDeHey Funeral Home.
EUGENE, OREGON: Angela C. Heidecker, 70, died September 11, 2008. She was born November 29, 1937 in Billings County, ND to Clement and Philomena Holler Volesky. She was a secretary, and had also worked at See's Candies. She is survived by her husband, Virgil H. Heidecker; three sons, Loran of Eugene, Clifford of Spanaway, WA, and Verl of Bellfourche, SD; three daughters, Myra Gregg of Eugene, LaRae Franks of Junction City, and Ermma Lebman of Yelm, WA; two sisters, Wilma Heidecker and Rita Bamford, both of Eugene; two brothers, Doninic Volesky of Bismarck, ND, and Andrew Volesky of Dickinson, ND; 16 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mark Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Poole-Larsen Funeral Home.
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Dorothy Josephine Hernandez, 86, died September 5, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Juanita Escobar of Vida, and Judy Berry of Lebanon; seven sons, Frank Hernandez of Springfield, Tom Hernandez of Portland, Ron Bowles of California, Richard and Kenneth Berry, both of Greenview, CA, and Warren and Mike Berry, both of Fort Jones, CA; a sister, Margaret Hermosillo of California; two brothers, Franklin Edson and Bert Edson, both of California; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Berry. Arrangements were handled by Andreason's Cremation and Burial Service.
SANDY, OREGON: Bette Maxine Lucas Herzog, 86, died June 28, 2009. She was born May 1, 1923 to Gaylord and Marian Lucas. She and her husband formerly operated TJ's Fireside Dining and Lounge. She enjoyed interior decorating, reading, pets, and winter travel in the Southwest. Survivors include her husband, Bill Herzog; a daughter, Connie Wolf of Crooked River; a son, Kerry Webster of Damascus; two stepchildren, Kurt Herzog of Brookings, and Whitney Herzog of North Bend; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and her step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Lucas; a sister, Frances Scott; and a grandson, Troy Chamness. Arrangements were handled by Sandy Funeral Home.
DAYTON, OREGON: Blanche Hollenbaugh, 85, died May 22, 1971 at her home. Survivors include three sons, Norman of Porterville, CA, John of Bellingham, WA, and Clarence of Pasco, WA; and a daughter, Mrs. Maudest Teague of Dayton. Interment was at Gunderson Cemetery in Stanwood, WA under the direction of Macy and Son Funeral Home.
JUNCTION CITY, OREGON: Frank A. Hough, 76, died July 1919, 1939. He was born September 1, 1862 in Charles City, IA. Survivors include a son, Harold; a brother, S.H. Hough; and 2 grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida. Services were held at Miller's Chapel. Interment was at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery (now Rest Lawn Memorial Park).
PORTLAND, OREGON: Leo J. Innocenti, 81, died December 31, 2009. He was born September 23, 1928 to Giovanni and Concetta Volpi Innocenti. He was a warehouseman with Western Transportation, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Gateway BPOE, the Tuscan Association of Oregon, and the Rip City Blazers Club. He is survived by his children, John (Janice), Karen, and Lisa (Bob) Kinney; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Doris Irene Hildebrand Innocenti. Services were held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Interment was at Portland Memorial Mausoleum under the direction of Holman's Funeral Service.
MEDFORD, OREGON: Gene Ronald Johnson, 61, died August 8, 2000. He was born June 10, 1939 in Egeland, ND to Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson. He owned a Volkswagen repair shop and a gun shop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a member of the American Legion, the Moose Lodge, and the C.A.S.O. Car Club. He enjoyed classic car restoration, hunting, raising horses and cattle, and playing cards. He was a former resident of Rochester, IN. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wilson Johnson; three daughters, Jodie Giorgi, Suzi Johnson, and Deanne Stults; four sons, Howard Johnson, Rick Johnson, Steve Johnson, and Wes Wilson; two sisters, Evelyn Miller and Penny Kearns; six brothers, Jerry Johnson, Jim Johnson, Robert "Bob" Johnson, Laverne Johnson, Herman Petruck and Walter Petruck; 24 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Minnie Petruck and Joyce Wolfe; and two brothers, Jack Johnson and John Petruck. Interment was at Eagle Point National Cemetery under the direction of Central Valley Cremation and Funeral Care.
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Leonard Elva Jones, 86, died April 6, 1999. He was born November 9, 1912 in St. Louis to Neal and Rebecca Jones. He was a operating engineer, and had worked at Portable Rock Production. He had been a Springfield resident since 1976. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was member of the McKenzie River Masonic Lodge, White Shrine #4, and the Walterville and Thurston Granges. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Payne Jones; three sons, Harold, Laurence and Edward; 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Springfield Memorial Gardens.
WARM SPRINGS, OREGON: Cyrus Katchia, 90, died June 23, 2007. He was born October 13, 1916 to William and Eliza Manse Katchia. He was a boys' advisory counselor for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was also a road engineer and surveyor for the BIA. He served as a Warm Springs tribal councilman, and was on the land use committee and water board. He enjoyed sports, and was an umpire for high school and American Legion baseball games. He is survived by three sons, John S. Katchia, Sr., Lyle R. Katchia, and William Katchia, all of Warm Springs; three daughters, Louise Katchia, Cassie Katchia, and Tina Aguilar, all of Warm Springs; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Prosanna Tohet and Shirley Kalama; a daughter, Sharon Katchia; a son, Daniel James Katchia; his parents; two sisters, Winona Katchia David and Caroline Katchia Tohet; and a brother, Ray Katchia. Services were held at the Agency Longhouse. Interment was at the Agency Cemetery in Warm Springs with arrangements by Autumn Funerals.
SILVERTON, OREGON: Helen Marie Mullican King, 71, died
January 31, 2010. She was born November 3, 1938 to William and Marie Thomas. She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Mullican of Silverton; a son, Jeff (Linda) Mullican of Waldport; and two sisters, Mary Lou Campbell of Omaha, NE, and Betty Haviland and Dorothy Kendall, both of Des Moines, IA. Services were held at Silverton Assembly of God. Arrangements were handled by Crown Memorial Center.
KEIZER, OREGON: Gary Rexford Korte, 60, died June 8, 2002. He was born January 27, 1942. Since 1967, he had worked in construction for Gelco. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include his wife, Charlinda Kay Korte; two daughters, Shawn Boyington of Salem, and Kimberly Weger of Bend; his sons, Ronald Korte of Salem, and Paul and Jason Farm, both of Keizer; and 8 grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Keizer Funeral Chapel.
OAKLAND, OREGON: Shirley Edith Kraft, 73, died November 10, 2008. She was born August 24,1935 to Carl and Mabel DuVal. Survivors include four children, Carrie Kraft of Oakland, John Kraft of Medford, Lisa Kraft of Yoncalla, and Richard Kraft of Litchfield, CA; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Layton Kraft. Memorial services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
ALBANY, OREGON: Naomi Kropf died December 7, 2009. She was born November 4, 1917 to Oliver and Sarah Maurer Schmucker. She and her late husband were farmers. She attended Lebanon Mennonite Church, and volunteered with the Lebanon Soup Kitchen. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, and crocheted baby blankets and knit stocking caps for the Eugene Mission. She is survived by a son, Dale (Gwen) and daughter, Alta Kropf, all of Albany; a sister, Mary Grieser of Albany; two sisters-in-law, Martha and Bernice Schmucker, both of Albany; 2 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Joseph Kropf; and two brothers, Amos and Ezra Schmucker. Services were held at Lebanon Mennonite Church. Interment was at Fairview Mennonite Cemetery with arrangements by Fisher Funeral Home.
ESTACADA, OREGON: John Ingwar Larson, 96, died January 26, 2009. He was born in Lidkoping, Sweden on December 31, 1912 to John and Agnes Ehn Larson, and came to America as a child. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by two daughters, Marjorie (Jim) Mulqueeny of Vaughn, WA, and Janice (Don) Douglas of Portland; three sons, Leonard (Gail) of Portland, Arvid (Deborah) of Vacaville, CA, and Ken (Rhonda) of Aloha; three sisters, Ida Fields of Tehachapi, CA, and Lucille Vendela and Florence (Bill) Goddard, all of Superior, WI; two brothers, Adolph Larson of Superior, WI, and Alex Larson of Mesa, AZ; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was the husband of Jean Holm Larson. Services were held at Estacada Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Mary Katherine Lilley, 59, died January 31, 2007. She was born July 18, 1947. She was a former software programmer for Standard Insurance Company. She is survived by three sons, Jeff Reynolds (Kathy), and Doug and Mike Reynolds; her mother, Lucille Lilley; and 2 grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Rose City Funeral Home.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Emma Frances Day Magnuson, 85, died January 16, 2001. She was born November 2, 1915 in Mill City. She was a retired file clerk for Niedermeyer-Martin with over 25 years of service. She moved to Portland in 1963, and relocated to Vancouver, WA in 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Huckabay; a sister, Violet Marquez; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Magnuson. Services were held at Life Fellowship Church. Interment was at Columbian Cemetery by Hustad Funeral Home.
GOLD BEACH, OREGON: Jack Victor Magnuson, 72, died April 30, 2000. He was born January 10, 1928 to Fred and Katherine Osbournn Magnuson. He retired from guiding, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Ackerman Magnuson; a daughter, Vickie Carpenter of Gold Beach; a half-sister, Katherine Taylor of Virginia; 2 granddaughters; and 4 great-grandsons. Arrangements were handled by Scantlin's Gold Beach Mortuary Chapel.
EUGENE, OREGON: Edna Marlatt, 64, died February 10, 1952. She was born March 23, 1888 in Waynesville, OH. She had lived in Eugene for the past 43 years, and was a member of the Lady Elks. Survivors include two sons, Milo and Beverly of Eugene; her mother, Mrs. Lida T. Stockes of Eugene; a sister, Elsie Leppert; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Marlatt. Interment was at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Simon-Lounsbury Mortuary.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Norman C. Marsh, 79, died June 21, 2006. He was born January 26, 1927. He worked for Anchorage Natural Gas (now Enstar) in Alaska for nearly 30 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for over 50 years, and served as Noble Grand of the Grants Pass lodge. Survivors include three children, Norma Jean Bowers of Squaw Valley, CA, William M. Marsh of Anchorage, AK, and James D. Marsh of Olympia, WA; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 55 years, E. Jean Morgan Marsh. Interment with Odd Fellows rites was at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery under the direction of Hull and Hull Funeral Directors.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Ann H. McCanna died April 20, 1967 in Portland. She was a former longtime resident of Spokane, WA. Survivors include two sons, Louis McCanna and F. James McCanna; a sister, Mrs. Mary Harrington of Spokane, WA; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. McCanna. Services were held at St. Aloysius Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery with arrangements by Hennessey Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be in Spokane, WA.
BORING, OREGON: Thomas Warren McKay, 71, died January 6, 2010. He was born January 29, 1938 to John Charles and Roberta Munger McKay. He was a retired pressman with 35 years in the printing industry. He was a longtime volunteer with the Boring Fire Department. He enjoyed camping and outdoor sports. He is survived by his wife, Saidee Bailey McKay; a daughter Roberta Dee Allen and son-in-law Dan of Gresham; two brothers, Jack McKay of Gresham, and Lee McKay of Portland; and a grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret. Arrangements were entrusted to Sandy Funeral Home.
SALEM, OREGON: Mitchell Julius Monders, 44, died February 16, 2002. He was born March 5, 1957. He was a journeyman landscaper and irrigation installer, and also worked as an apartment complex manager. He enjoyed movies, Corvette restoration, music, and playing the drums. Survivors include a daughter, Kindra Dorsing; a grandson; his brothers, Ronald of Sumner, WA, Kenneth "J.W." of Clifton, CO, and Marc and Gary of Salem; two sisters, Carol of Mountain View, CA, and Bonnie of Tigard; two aunts, Elva Borland of Lacomb, and Louvanna Monders of Lebanon; and his cat, Flips. Cremation arrangements were handled by Keizer Funeral Chapel. Internment was at the Lebanon Odd Fellows Cemetery.
TERREBONNE, OREGON: Celia Lorraine Buck Muckey died January 13, 2009. She was born May 15, 1921 to Hazel Stoneking Buck and Andrew F. Buck. She was a retired nurse, and worked at the C.O.D. Hospital for 29 years.
She and her husband worked at the ship yards in Vancouver during WWII. She attended the Assembly of God Church. Family members include two daughters, Maxine Hulsey of Madras, and Frances Rector of Pacific, WA; a son, James Muckey of Terrebonne; three nieces; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Muckey; her parents; a brother; a sister; and a great-grandson. Burial was at Redmond Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Redmond Memorial Chapel.
LEBANON, OREGON: Rafael Ortiz, 30, died March 19, 2008. He was born in Tijuana, Mexico on March 19, 1978, and was a longtime Lebanon resident. He was a professional boxer. Survivors include his wife, Adelina Ortiz; two children, Anali and Marcos; his parents, Benjamin and Evelia Ortiz, a sister, Blanca; and three brothers, Alejandro, Estevan and Jaime. Services were held at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Burial was at the Lebanon IOOF Cemetery with arrangements by Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
MULINO, OREGON: Myrtle Elizabeth Patrick, 84, died April 16, 2009. She was born January 16, 1925 to David and Blanche Mayes. She attended the Molalla Church of Christ. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Wildcat extension group.
She was married to Kenneth Patrick, Sr. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Patrick, Jr.; two daughters, Mary Aaby of Vancouver, WA, and Sunshine N.M. Bryan of Las Vegas, NV; a stepdaughter, Vikki Nofziger; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at the Molalla Church of Christ. Interment was at Molalla Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Molalla Funeral Chapel.
MEDFORD, OREGON: Frances Pauline Pence, 85, died August 10, 2007. She was born December 8, 1921 to Peter and Marianna Boehm. She owned an accounting service for area logging companies, and was a cook at Camp Low Echo. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and square dancing. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Jean Pence of Medford, and Donna Elaine Gould of Happy Camp, CA; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Earman Pence and Charles Bovee; a son, Earman Alan Pence; three sisters; and a brother. Arrangements were handled by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.
COOS BAY, OREGON: Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Ping, 79, died June 6, 1982. He was born near Horton, KS. He was a former resident of St. Joseph, MO, and moved to Oregon in 1941. Survivors include three sons, Billy Ping of California, and Bobby Ping and James Ping, both of Coos Bay; two sisters, Madeline Smith of St. Joseph, MO, and Floney Weekley of Stella, NE; and two brothers, Eugene Ping of Coos Bay, and Herman Ping of St. Joseph, MO. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Ping. Arrangements were handled by Campbell-Wadkins Funeral Home.
SALEM, OREGON: Mary Evelyn Fisher Primus, 87, died December 16, 2009. She was born September 24, 1922 to Frank and Golda Fisher. She held a degree in home economics from Juniata College, and was a former food inspector for the USDA. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, shopping and bingo. She was an ice skating fan, and was a basketball player in her youth. Survivors include five children, Janice Primus-Wickett (Ron) of Turner, Mary Lee Schmidgall (Larry) of Keizer, Laurie Jo Dougherty of Salem, Julie Crook (Larry) of Dallas, and Joe of Salem; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Joseph Primus; her parents; and a brother, Joe. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at Belcrest Memorial Park by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
GRESHAM, OREGON: Bernice E. Purviance, 99, died December 7, 2009. She was born September 5, 1910 to Charles and Effie Williams Evans. She and her husband operated a hotel carpet repair business. She was also a former office worker, waitress, and hotel maid. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed crocheting and quilting. She is survived by a son, Donn Stemm of Yuma, AZ; a daughter, Dixie Birchard of Gresham; 7 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarke Purviance. Arrangements were handled by Bateman Carroll Funeral Home.
PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Walter A. Queen, 63, died December 24, 1975 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. He was born July 25, 1912 in Sylva, NC. He worked in the timber industry, and was a former resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA. He was survived by his wife, Vergie Lee Norman Queen; two sons, James and Verlon, both of Prineville; a brother, Earlie; five sisters, Margaret Crawford, Dolly Codgill, Icie Sutton, Ann Hoyle, and Berdell Frizzel; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Juniper Haven Cemetery under the direction of Prineville Funeral Home.
MADRAS, OREGON: Ardath Larie Randle, 87, died April 25, 2009. She was born June 21, 1921 to Robert Stanford Endres and Etta Hoveta McKeenan Endres. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, and coin collecting. She is survived by a grandson, Hoyt Willard Downing (Allison) of Madras; a great-granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Randle; and two daughters, Hoveta Downing and Ethyl Randle. Interment was at Juniper Haven Cemetery.
EUGENE, OREGON: Dr. Dr. Harold S. Rockstein, 86, died April 28, 2002. He was born October 17, 1915 in Cadillac, MI to Esther and Louis Rockstein. He was a graduate of the Pacific University School of Optometry in Portland, and was a doctor of optometry for 52 years. He received the Oregon Association of Optometry life membership award for 50 years in the field. He was a veteran of both the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Oregon Association of
Optometry, the Springfield Lions Club, and Temple Beth Israel. He enjoyed reading, computers, sculpting, and music. He played harmonica and vibraphone. He is survived by a son, Dave of Eugene; a daughter, Linda Rockstein of San Jose, CA; and a brother, Bob of San Diego. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Wutkin Rockstein. Services were held at England's Eugene Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Rest-Haven Memorial Park.
CORVALLIS, OREGON: Merritt E. Rockwell, 77, died September 12, 2008. He was born January 17, 1931 to Edward and Verna Rockwell. He is survived by his wife, Judy Rockwell; a son, Scott of Olympia, WA; two daughters, Lisa Black of Chicago, and Diane Steele of Olympia, WA; and 10 grandchildren. Interment with military honors was at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland by McHenry Funeral Home.
WOODBURN, OREGON: Lila Marie Hodge Rogers, 76, died April 10, 2009 at Jefferson Manor in Dallas, OR. She was born January 24, 1933 in Branson to Alfred and Isabell Firmin Hodge. He worked in the fruit industry in Washington State. She lived in Springfield, Medicine Lake, MT, and Lead Hill, AR before moving to Oregon. She is survived by her children, Harold Rogers of Oregon, and Benita Haase (Ken) of Montana; four brothers, Leo Hodge (Magaline), and Lewis Hodge (Joyce), all of Missouri, Troy Hodge (Laura) of Arkansas, and John Hodge (Betty) of Oregon; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Rogers; her parents; two brothers, James Hodge and Homer Hodge; two sisters, Mary Anna Mead and Ellen Rose; and a great-grandson. Interment was at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson, MO with arrangements by Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home.
FLORENCE, OREGON: Patsy Jean Rohner, 79, died August 7, 2008. She was born January 23, 1929 to Everett and Roxie Bails. She was the wife of Paul E. Rohner. The couple had two sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Darci of Texas, and Paul M. and Wendy of Florence; a daughter, Patricia Rohner of Carnation, WA; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her parents. Services were held at St. Mary's Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by McHenry Funeral Home.
BEND, OREGON: Ellen Elizabeth Hodge Rose died August 9, 2008. She was born October 23, 1922 to Alfred and Isabella Firmin Hodge. In the late 1960s, she worked at North Pacific Products building balsa wood toy planes and other toys; she was a housekeeper and laundry person at local motels, and worked at Kerns Furniture for many years. She married Alvin Rose in 1944 in Harrison, AR. They later moved to Oregon, where she lived over 40 years in the Old Mill District on Riverfront Street. She volunteered at St. Charles Medical Center for over 30 years, worked in the nursery at Eastmont Christian Church, and served as a precinct person in her voting district. She was president of the VFW Auxilary, master of the Pine Forst Grange, and secretary of a local book club. Survivors include her sons, Ray, Larry, and Dennis; a daughter, Linda Bach; four brothers; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Chapel.
OREGON, CITY, OREGON: Addie R. Rozier, 92, died June 24, 1974 in Oregon City. She was born in 1882. She was a former resident of Chipley, FL, where she attended the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Inez Taylor, Mrs. Linda Walden, and Mrs. Eric Berquist; a son, Clyde Rozier; seven sisters; a brother; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley, FL with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.
ESTACADA, OREGON: Mildred Elizabeth Luebbert Ruschell, 77, died July 2, 2010. She was born August 7, 1932 to Adolph and Cecilia Wittman Luebbert. She was the mother of Cecelia, Millie, Regis, Laura, Barbara, Nikki, Greg, and Mary; and the sister of Florence, Sylvia, Cecilia, Edwin, Margaret, Theresa, and Joseph. She had 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Regis Ruschell. Services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sandy. Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery by Sandy Funeral Home.
SISTERS, OREGON: Pearl Ida Rutschow, 85, died March 9, 2005. She was born March 25, 1919 to Frederick and Jesse Gaeble Bauer. She was a former nurse administrator at Mondovia Lutheran Home in Mondovia, WI. She enjoyed traveling, reading and knitting. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Kirkpatrick of Moro; a son, Craig Rutschow of Redwing, MN; a brother, Stanley Bauer of Crystal, MN; two sisters, Fern Griffen of Shell Lake, WI, and Corrine Kronen of Brooklyn Park, MN; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rutschow; a daughter; and a brother. Interment was at Camp Polk Cemetery.
AMITY, OREGON: Bergetta C. Satalich died January 13, 2009. She was born June 12, 1929 to Edwin and Magdelena Benfit Enze. She retired from the banking industry. She enjoyed motorhome traveling, fishing, singing, oil painting, and flower arranging. She and her husband were married for 57 years. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Wray and Mary Freeman; and a brother, Casper Enze. Interment was at St. James Cemetery with arrangements by Macy and Son Funeral Home.
PENDLETON, OREGON: Mary Schiewe, 85, died November 21, 2009. She was born March 13, 1924 to Rollie and Esther Fredrikson Miller. She formerly worked for the Federal Land Bank in Oregon City, and as a bookkeeper for the Pendleton School District and the Umatilla County tax office. She is survived by her husband, Chet Schiewe of Pendleton; two daughters, Karen Schiewe and Sandy Macomber, both of Pendleton; a son, Roger Schiewe of Beaverton; a sister, Sally Culver of Woodburn; 5 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Nicholson and Verbu Lingel. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Pendleton. Burial was at Olney Cemetery.
DALLAS, OREGON: Walter E. Schmitke, 94, died January 20, 2008. He was born August 12, 1913 in Portland to Daniel and Malvena Ratzlaff Schmitke. He attended Northwestern Business College. He was the longtime owner of Atlas Lumber Co. in Falls City, and later owned Heather Lane Mobile Villa in Dallas. He was a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church since 1944, and was one of the founders of Camp Tapawingo Church Camp near Falls City. He enjoyed sports and music, and helped tutor children at Lyle Elementary School for 10 years. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence Trachsel Schmitke; his children, Dick and Judy, Daniel and Barbara, David and Chris, and Carol and Harry Dunham; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Salt Creek Baptist Church. Interment was at Salt Creek Cemetery with arrangements by Dallas Mortuary.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Vera L. Schneider, 97, died June 3, 2008. She was born April 6, 1911 to the late Walter and Anna McFadden Blacker. She is survived by a cousin, Juanita (Ladd) Steele of Halfway; and her neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Schneider; her parents; a brother, Ernest; and a niece, Betty Jo. Interment was at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, OR.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Mary Ann Schulz, 71, died November 18, 1996. She was born February 28, 1925 to Henry and Willie Mae Shankles Jarvis. She enjoyed reading, music and wildlife. She is survived by her husband, Keith Schulz; and a son, Terry Schulz. Arrangements were handled by Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home.
SALEM, OREGON: Dianne M. Serene, 68, died January 29, 2008. She was born September 13, 1939. She enjoyed crafts, crossword puzzles, and cards. Survivors include three daughters, Darla Serene, Debbie Bennett, and Doreen Lewis; a sister, Nita Hudson; 2 nephews; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Zion Memorial Cemetery in Canby by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
WALLOWA, OREGON: Juanita Mae Silver, 87, of Wallowa, died September 17, 2001. She was born October 7, 1913 to George and Elma Greenwood Werst. She was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Rebekah Lodge, and attended the Christian Church. She enjoyed playing cards and dancing, and taught sewing and embroidery for a 4-H Club. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Silver; a son, Donald Silver of Spokane, WA; a daughter, Donna Mae Johnston of Wallowa; a brother, Norman Werst of Wallowa; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Wallowa Christian Church. Burial was at Bramlet Cemetery by Bollman Funeral Home.
BAKER CITY, OREGON: Ted Smietana, 84, died May 12, 2008. He was born October 25, 1923 to Andy and Mary Smietana. He was a retired service station operator, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two sons, Mike Smietana (Tami) of Baker City, and Ted Smietana (Pamela) of Salem; a daughter, Kay Sword (Dan) of Baker City; a brother, Edwin Smietana (Mary) of Rossford, OH; his grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and a friend, Ramona Idler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corlie Ann Knighten Smietana; his parents; and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Smietana. Arrangements were handled by Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home.
SALEM, OREGON: Alice H. Smith, 77, died October 12, 2009.
She was born April 3, 1932 in Ellensburg, WA to Henry and Evelyn (Burgess) Buchanan. Survivors include two sons, Ken and Dave Parsons, both of Salem; a sister, Margie Bryant of Yakima, WA; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Fleck. She was a past member of the Salem chapter of the Sweet Adelines, and enjoyed sewing, ceramics, painting, and making and collecting dolls. Arrangements were handled by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Services.
ROSEBURG, OREGON: Waldo Franklin Smith, 91, died November 16, 2009. He was born October 15, 1918 to Joseph and Nellie Hughes Smith. He served as a medic during World War II, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a former equipment operator and timber industry employee. He was a longtime member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local #2949. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane C. Johnson Smith; two sisters, Elaine and Norma; a brother, Carl; his brothers–in-law and sisters-in-law, Mary Weston, Burk (Wanda) Johnson, Pete (Jenny) Kennedy, Betty Kiser, Emma (Archie) McCoy, Richard Johnson, Patton (Gin) Johnson, Blanch Rickoff, Randy Johnson, and Joe (Lois) Johnson; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in his parents; two brothers, Wendell and Harry; three sisters, Mamie, Elma, and Silvia; and a sister-in-law, Nora. Interment with military honors was at Roseburg Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wilson's Chapel of the Roses.
MEDFORD, OREGON: Charles H. Solomon, 66, died November, November 29, 1963. He was born in Missouri on July 17, 1898. He was a World War I veteran. He entered service at Spokane, WA on June 4, 1918, and was honorably discharged at Camp Lewis, WA on December 26, 1918. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Marilyn Solomon of Spokane, WA, and Mrs. Rosalyn Smith of Marietta, GA; and a brother, Clarence Solomon of Spokane, WA. Services were held at the Chapel at Camp White. Interment was at the Veterans Cemetery at Eagle Point with arrangements by Perl Funeral Home.
CORVALLIS, OREGON: William F. "Bill" Somppi, 82, died January 11, 2009. He was born August 30, 1926 to Alex and Sadie Crume Somppi. He was an educator with the Corvallis School District for over 30 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Brownsville Museum Board of Directors, and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was a local consulting rosarian for the Corvallis Rose Society. He attended the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Henry Somppi; two sons, Don of Tigard, and Jim of Corvallis; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a wife, Elaine Foltz Somppi; and a son, Doug. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home.
ASHLAND, OREGON: Mary Katherine Fischer Sorenson, 89, died November 26, 2009. She was born June 4, 1920 to Wellmuth and Larue Newcomb Fischer. She was a ship welder in Portland during World War II. She attended Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, and was a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed bridge, bowling, and reading, and won several Senior Division golf tournaments. She is survived by six sons, Dennis L., Harvey D., Dale E., John L., Donald J., and David P. Sorenson; three sisters; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Sorenson. Services were held at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. Inurnment was at Scenic Hills Memorial Park with arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home.
HARRISBURG, OREGON: Daisy E. Speiler died November 13, 1950 in Stanfield, AZ. She was born March 19, 1896 in Missouri to Joseph and Elsie Hostetler. She was survived by her husband, William M. Speiler, her mother; a brother, Paul Hostetler; and two sisters, Viola Stewart and Grace Toll. Services were held at the Mennonite Church in Harrisburg. Interment was at Alford Cemetery by Miller-Sherman-Murphy Mortuary.
CRESWELL, OREGON: Penelope Reed "Penny" Spencer, 64, died April 20, 2009. She was born April 20, 1945 to Allen and Mary Reed Curtis. She was a retired executive administrative assistant for the Springfield School District, and was a former operator and administrative assistant with Pacific Northwest Bell.
She is survived by her husband, Errol Spencer; two daughters, Marcy McKey of Tigard, and Kerry Watts of Arlington, WA; a brother, Bruce Curtis of Anchorage; and 5 grandchildren. Inurnment was at Valley View Cemetery under the direction of Andreason's Cremation and Burial Service.
NEWBERG, OREGON: Marie Eileen Spry, 89, died February 7, 2009. She was born September 9, 1919 to Thomas J. and Marie A. Suess Doyle. She was a longtime employee of Pendleton Woolen Mills. Arrangements were handled by Crown Memorial Center.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Oma Grace Stalker, 91, died June 2, 2009. She was born January 10, 1918 to Russell and Anne LeFever. She was the owner of Oma and Friends Tours, which served southern Oregon and Yreka, CA. She also organized Reno bus tours, and retired at the age of 89. She was founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of Grants Pass, and enjoyed the company of her toy poodles. She was preceded in death by her only son. Entombment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum by Hull and Hull Funeral Directors.
GLENDALE, OREGON: Floyd Taylor, 43, died January 2, 1970. He was born June 30, 1926 to John and Nettie Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Taylor; a son, Larry Taylor; a daughter, Julia Taylor; his parents; a sister, Mrs. Clealla Smith; and a brother, Cecil Taylor. Burial was at Myrtle Creek Cemetery under the direction of Ganz Funeral Home.
EUGENE, OREGON: Gerald B. Twite, 85, died August 6, 2006. He was born December 29, 1920 to Gilbert and Bertha Granaas Twite. He worked for the Eugene Planing Mill for 25 years, and was in the home building materials industry for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Neva Nelson Twite; three daughters, Jerrilyn of Eugene, and Sherri Lewis and Cyndi Twite, both of Salem; two sons, Dennis of Cottage Grove, and David of Eugene; two siblings, Dorothy Olson of Eugene, and Ardean Twite of Veblen; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Burial was at West Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Musgrove Family Mortuary.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Vickie Marie Tyler died November 16, 2008. She was born May 14, 1966, and was the daughter of Delores Louise Simmons. She enjoyed photography, bingo, fishing at the Snake River, and her Dachshunds,
Lucky, Peanut, and Ghetto. She is survived by her husband, Huey Miller; a stepdaughter, Monae Miller of Portland; her mother; two sisters, Valerie Allen and Valina Tyler of Portland; her aunts and uncles; her nieces and nephews; two goddaughters; and her friends. Interment was at Rose City Cemetery.
SALEM, OREGON: Gerald Leo Vandehey died January 12, 2011. He was born September 6, 1948 in Woodburn, OR to Robert and Frances Vandehey. He was attended Mount Hood Community College on a basketball scholarship, and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oregon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a shop teacher at Vernonia High School, and later moved to Salem. He enjoyed carpentry and making furniture for his family. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Vandehey of Salem, and Judy Gatchel of Milwaukie; two brothers, John and Tom Vandehey, both of Woodburn; a nephew, Robert Bachelder of Oregon City; and a great-niece. Interment was at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland under the direction of Crown Memorial Center.
EAGLE CREEK, OREGON: Robert Wayne "Bob" Walter died December 5, 2008. He was born August 21, 1953 to Clarence and Norma Tamerius Walter. He was a machinist at Boeing, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gold mining and his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Susan Gennette Walter; two daughters, Kimberly and Angela Walter, both of Eagle Creek; a granddaughter; his parents; a brother, Donald Walter of Damascus; a sister, Pamela Kuhn of Austin, TX; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the First Pentecostal Church of God in Portland. Interment with military honors was at the Willamette National Cemetery under the direction of Sandy Funeral Home.
PORTLAND, OREGON: Frances M. Webb, 68, died September 11, 1980 in Portland. She was a former resident of Weston, MO. Services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Weston, MO. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Weston with arrangements by the Vaughan Chapel.
EUGENE, OREGON: Fordyce Wilcox died November 21, 1937. He was born May 16, 1851 in New York. He had been a Eugene resident since 1918. He was a Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church of Eugene. He was survived by two stepdaughters and 2 step-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1920. Services were held at the Branstetter-Simon Chapel. Burial was at the Masonic section of Rest Haven Memorial Park.
ST. HELENS, OREGON: Lloyd Wintermute, 72, died August 19, 2004. He was born February 22, 1932. He was a retired iron worker with 35 years of service, and was a member of Local #29. He helped build the Fremont Bridge, the U.S. Bancorp building, and many other buildings and structures. He formerly worked at the Kendrick Ranch, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed reading Western novels. He is survived by a daughter, Anna Sorber; a son, Mike Lewis; a sister, Lois Hall; a brother, Earl Wintermute; 3 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Columbia Funeral Home.
YAMHILL, OREGON: George W. Yates died November 9, 2007. He was born February 15, 1909 to Charles Henry and Elnora Holland Kutch Yates. He was a farmer and logger, and enjoyed hunting. He was a past member of the Small Woodland Association and the Yamhill High School board. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Earl Yates; and a grandson, Dennis Yates. Interment was at Pike Cemetery by Macy and Son Funeral Home.
CORVALLIS, OREGON: Alan Duane Zimmerman, 76, died October 19, 2007. He was born November 7, 1930 to Carl and Claudine Goffin Zimmerman. He attended Oregon State University, and was a graduate of Oregon Technical Institute. He served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean Conflict. He was a machinist, welder, mechanic and woodworker, and enjoyed cooking and collecting panda bears. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. He married Lorayne Kraemer Zimmerman. He is survived by a brother, Robert Zimmerman of Tucson, AZ; and a sister, Beverly Manlove of Portland. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was at Bethany Pioneer Cemetery by McHenry Funeral Home.
BANKS, OREGON: Emil George Zimmerman, 95, died April 19, 2006. He was born March 20, 1911 to Emil and Katherine Becker Zimmerman. He was a self-employed television repairman, and formerly worked for the U.S. Forestry Service. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and playing horseshoes. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by a sister, Lillian Fickler of Forest Grove; a brother, Norman Zimmerman of Slinger, WI; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Genevieve "Jean" Meyer Zimmerman; his parents; seven sisters, Hilda Hoffman, Irene Hahn, Eleanor Johnson, Florence Michaels, Amanda Stephenson, Olga Gilligan, and Mildred Zimmerman; and five brothers, Daniel, Wilmer, Clinton, Clarence, and Henry. Interment was at the Willamette National Cemetery under the direction of Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home.
HARBOR, OREGON: George A. Zynda, 76, died August 7, 2000. He was born February 15, 1924. He retired fromPacific Bell with 30 years of service, and was a World War II veteran. He enjoyed fishing, and often went to Lake Don Pedro. He is survived by his wife, Betty Zynda; two daughters, Christine (Bill) Oldham of Redwood Valley, and Patti Mattern and Joe Cooke of Ukiah, CA; two stepdaughters, Roberta Atay of Gladstone, and Susan (Dewinn) Brady of Harbor; his grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Colleen Zynda; a daughter, Rosemary Zynda; a son, Thomas Zynda; and a brother, Earl Zynda. Interment was at the Ukiah Cemetery in Ukiah, CA.
