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Is is possible to locate old law firm

therearefour — 2009-12-31 22:02:40Z

My great Uncle Eli J. Blair was a lawyer for Platt, Field and Taylor in New York City (120 Broadway) and his WWII draft registration card indicates he was a self-employed lawyer #1 Wall Street. Can anyone advise if there is somewhere I could write to possibly get information on him from the above sources? I am seeking the NY bar association would be a possible source but do not know where to start that search.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Happy New Year's to my fellow genealogists.

Prudential Insurance Policy

therearefour — 2009-12-31 21:51:28Z

I have a document which states my great grandmother had an insurance policy from Prudential Insurance Company dated October 1917. She lived in Jersey City NJ and also on Long Island in New York.

Is there a way to obtain a copy of the old policy? Any advice would be appreciated.

Re: Everett W. Jr. Ferdig --Obituary

thegenerals1 — 2009-12-25 15:24:11Z

You left off a Sister, Delores May Patten Naselle WA.

thank you

Everett Patten

Sheila E. Pedersen --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 05:14:29Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 18th, 2009

Sheila E. Pedersen

Sheila E. Pedersen, 85, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 13, 2009 in Lebanon.

She was born Feb. 21, 1924 to Leon Hull and Eva Hauck in Lake Preston, S.D.

She graduated from high school in Huntington Park, Calif., studied foreign trade at University of California, Los Angeles, and psychology at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. She lived, worked and raised seven children in the Newport and Toledo area. She worked as a purchasing agent for Georgia-Pacific’s Toledo division from 1963 to 1968, and worked as an executive secretary for Publishers Paper Company sawmill division in Toledo from 1968 to 1984. While in Toledo, she was an active member and past president of Business and Professional Women and served as Oregon state president in 1983. She was also a member and president of the Toledo Emblem Club.

She was an avid book collector. Her love of books gained her recognition for creating and maintaining the “friends of the library” in the retirement community of Leisure World in Seal Beach, Calif. where she lived from 1985-1991.

She enjoyed hunting, gardening, canning, building, painting and repairing. She enjoyed knitting and sewing and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Hull and Rodney Hull.

She is survived by her children, Stephen J. Nevill of Troy, Mont., Judy L. Pedersen Nevill of Lincoln City, Sheila K. Pedersen Nevill of Cascadia, Marty L. Pedersen of Gleneden Beach, Michael S. Pedersen of Toledo, Leif H. Pedersen of Alsea, and Cindy P. Pedersen-Liesinger of Salem; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to a library of one’s choice.

Neptune Cremation Service in Portland is handling arrangements.

Dallas ‘Rusty’ Matthews ---Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 05:05:08Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 18th, 2009

Dallas ‘Rusty’ Matthews

Dallas “Rusty” Matthews, 84, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 14, 2009 at his home.

He was born on Jan. 27, 1925 to George and Mary Matthews in Indianola, Neb. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and then was called back to duty during the Korean Conflict. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 with the 2nd Armored Division in Germany.

He met the love of his life, Mary Wellman, while working for Pacific Northwest Bell in Portland, and they were married on Aug. 22, 1959 in Sunnyside. He retired in 1984 after 38 years with US West Communications. In 1985, he and Mary moved from Oregon City to Newport, where they enjoyed gardening and visits from their family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Matthews of Newport; daughters, Connie Sponseller of Aloha, Ore., and Doni Lenz of Newport; son William Mayjor of Las Vegas; brother George Matthews of North Platte, Neb.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private inurnment will be at a later date at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements.

Lucien Nicholas ‘Nick’ Schmit II --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:55:48Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 18th, 2009

Lucien Nicholas ‘Nick’ Schmit II

Lucien Nicholas “Nick” Schmit II, 43, of Lyons, Ore., died of cardiomyopathy on Dec. 13, 2009 at Salem Hospital.

He was born Dec. 18, 1965 to Wes Schmit and Kayleen (Roemmich) Schmit in Portland. He attended Sherwood High School. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1993. He worked as a motor transport operator in Desert Storm. He received the Kuwait Liberation Medal, SW Asia Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He loved serving his country, and he served nine years in Germany.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs, camping, watching movies and country dancing. He was a country dance instructor while stationed in Germany. He also enjoyed working on his house and property, and being outdoors and watching his children’s sports activities. He also loved fixing computers and designing web pages, and he owned Wizbones PC Computer Repair in Stayton.

He is survived by his partner of 10 years, Mary Free of Lyons; his father Wes (Shanna) Schmit of Seal Rock; mother Kayleen Schmit of Tualatin; daughter Jasmine Schmit of Ellensburg, Wash.; son Nicholas Schmit of Lyons; brother John Schmit of Tualatin, and grandfather Albert Roemmich of California.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 510 NE Harney St., Newport OR, 97365.

A memorial service with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Carol Ann Schofield --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:52:48Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 93765
Friday, Dec 18th, 2009

Carol Ann Schofield

Carol Ann Schofield, 53, of Lincoln City, Ore. died Dec. 9, 2009 at her home.

She was born Aug. 16, 1956 to Clarence Schofield and Thelma (Bonnie) Nunn in Phoenix, Ariz. She attended school while growing up in Phoenix.

In 1973, she married Lawrence Busch, and they later divorced in 1978. She met Michael Pruenau in 1987, and two years later they had a daughter, Lindsay Schofield.

Carol completed her Certified Nursing Assistant training and worked as a caregiver throughout her life, including the care of her mother after her stepfather’s death, until her mother moved to Phoenix. She then retired and relocated to Lincoln City.

She loved going to the beach and collecting agates. She was an accomplished home decorator and also created floral decorations.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Schofield; mother, Thelma (Bonnie) Wisdom; and stepfather, Calvin Wisdom.

She is survived by daughters, Lindsay Schofield and Jordyn McCallie of Lincoln City; sisters, Rhonda (Mark) Mitchell of Phoenix, Ellen “Candy” (Hank) Strouther of Sparks, Nev., Nina (Cookie) Laswell of Phoenix, and Jamie Schofield of Gaston; brothers, Dwight (Patti) Schofield of Hillsboro, and Robert Wisdom of McMinnville; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Lindsay Schofield c/o US Bank, 928 SW Fifth St., Lincoln City or any U.S. Bank branch location.

Laura Refugia Kinder --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:48:30Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 18th, 2009

Laura Refugia Kinder

Laura Refugia Kinder, 85, of Lincoln City, Ore. died Dec. 13, 2009 at her home.

She was born in 1924 to Daniel and Laura (Moreno) Villa in Salinas, Calif. She joined the Navy in 1944 and received an honorable discharge in 1953. She was a graduate of a cosmetology college and became a beautician, which was her lifelong profession.

She was the unofficial librarian for St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City and volunteered there exclusively. She was an avid reader and loved her dog, Mandy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Kinder.

She is survived by her niece, Pamela Van Eikeren, of Bend.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City. A luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Kathy Sue Ferguson --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:46:25Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 23rd, 2009

Kathy Sue Ferguson

Kathy Sue Ferguson, 61, of Toledo, Ore., died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Dec. 13, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.

She was born June 11, 1948 to William “Harvey” Wallace and Elsie J. (Snyder) Wallace in Corvallis. She graduated from Toledo High School in 1966. She lived and worked in Lincoln County all of her life, and worked for the Best Western Agate Beach Inn in Newport for the past 13 years.

She married Eugene P. Ferguson on Dec. 21, 1974 in Bellfountain, Ore.

She was a member of the Abundant Life Center, the Sunnyridge Grange and was active in the Democratic Party. She was a 32-year member of the Toledo Eagles Auxiliary, where she worked her way through the chairs in the auxiliary from madam outside guard to the office of madam president in 1991 to 1992. For the last four years, she held the office of madam treasurer and chairperson for the auxiliary charity for Toledo Food Share.

She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, crafts, charity work and her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, William “Harvey” Wallace; her husband, Eugene P. Ferguson; and daughter, Kathy Sue Ferguson II.

She is survived by her mother, Elsie J. (Snyder) Wallace of Toledo; son, Peter Ferguson of Toledo; brother, William H. (Debbie) Wallace II of Albany; sisters, Karen McKibben of Toledo, Ruth Boddy of Toledo, Rosemary (Bob) Russell of Toledo and Juanita (Chris) Short of Toledo; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Peter Ferguson c/o West Coast Bank, 222 NE Highway 20, Toledo OR 97391.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Abundant Life Center, 1154 NW “A” St. in Toledo.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.

Leo Asa Lolley --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:43:37Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Dec. 23, 2009

LEO ASA LOLLEY

Leo Asa Lolley, 81, of Newport, Ore., died of leukemia on Dec. 15, 2009 at his home.

He was born Feb. 18, 1928 to Walter and Edith Lolley in Weiser, Idaho.

He was in the U.S. Navy and worked as a flight engineer and a ground mechanic in Kodiak, Alaska at Moffett Flight Field. He worked at Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane, Wash. before moving to Oregon.

He enjoyed all wildlife and building bird feeders, and he also built and painted a cabin in Elk City.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet.

He is survived by half brothers, Gary Reitz and Larry Lolley; and half sisters, Judy Lolley, Betty Jo Newton and Mercedes McCarter.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Kuhl --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:40:56Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 23rd, 2009

Patricia “Pat” Ann Kuhl

Patricia “Pat” Ann Kuhl, 75, of Newport, Ore., died of cancer Dec. 17, 2009 in Keizer.

She was born Dec. 13, 1934 to Samuel Paul Kent and Flora Edna Turner. She graduated from Newport High School in 1952 and later from Salem Business College.

She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles as a customer service representative for five years before retiring in 1994. She then worked at the Newport Walmart for several years and was a senior companion in 2009. She was a member of the Newport chapter Eagles Lodge and American Legion Lodge.

She was a native Oregonian, who lived in Salem and Newport, and loved living at the coast. Her blessings in life were her family and wonderful friends who included her Red Hat Ladies club, her card club ladies, her weekly happy hour ladies and many other friends.

She was preceded in death by son, Mark Edward Kuhl; brother, Robert Kent; and grandson, Joshua Kuhl.

She is survived by her daughter, Teri Lynn (Michael) Kuhl Robinson of Keizer; sons, Michael (Bev) Kuhl of Bremerton, Wash., and William “Chip” Kuhl of Washington; sister, Doreen Sarver of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and grandchildren, Quinn (Ashley) Robinson stationed in Afghanistan; Kyle Robinson of Keizer; Ashley Gohl-Kuhl of Bremerton, and Bryce Kuhl of Bremerton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 707 13th St. SE, Suite 299, Salem, OR 97301.

William Madio Mura --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:31:04Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009

William Madio Mura

William Madio Mura, 65, of Siletz, Ore., died Dec. 22, 2009 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport.

He was born Dec. 8, 1944 to Madio Mura and Francis Gassaway in Yreka, Calif. He attended school in Mt. Shasta, Calif. through the eighth grade before taking time off to care for his grandmother. Later, he received his high school equivalent and attended Siskiyou Community College in Weed, Calif., where he received his welding degree.

He worked in the timber industry as a logger, choker setter, mill worker and greenchain puller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, beading and loved his family. He was an elder member of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Madio Mura and Francis Gassaway, a brother and two sisters.

He is survived by children, Troy Robert (Teresa) Gaubats of Corning, Calif., Sheila Eileen Mura of Lakeland, Fla., Gina Maria Mata of Yerington, Nev., Lisa Beck of Lincoln City, and Christina Johnson of Redmond, Ore.; brother, Danny Louie Mura of Prineville; grandchildren, Kendra, Brenna, Michael, Danielle, Billy, Michelle, Ana, Madio, Katie, Jacob, Mathew and Jasmine; three great-grandchildren; cousins, nephews and a niece.

A gathering will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz, followed by a reception. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz at a later date. Affordable Burial and Cremation is handling arrangements.

Arvilla “Ivy” R. Jones --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:27:55Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009

Arvilla “Ivy” R. Jones

Arvilla “Ivy” R. Jones, 76, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 20, 2009 at Newport Rehabilitation Center.

She was born May 19, 1933 to Tommy Charles Newton and Lessie O. Knust in Rozet, Wyo. She is a graduate of The Dalles High School in The Dalles, and has lived in Lincoln County since 1961. She was married three times and raised four children.

She worked in the hospitality industry at several locations throughout Lincoln County. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Newport, and enjoyed dancing, fishing, music, movies and gambling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Charles Newton and Lessie O. Knust, and her daughter, Ranae S. Conley Denard.

She is survived by sons, Stephen L. Conley of Newport, Larry A. Conley of Beaverton and Ronald L. Conley of Florida; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

No memorial service is planned. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangemen

Betty Ann Scott --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-25 04:24:52Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009

Betty Ann Scott

Betty Ann Scott, 78, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 21, 2009 at her home.

She was born in 1931 to Ray and Lorene Nickerson in Modesto, Calif.

Her occupations ranged from bookkeeping in the commercial real estate and insurance industries to managing a commissary in Saudi Arabia. For the past five years, she especially enjoyed working at the front desk for Elizabeth Street Inn in Newport.

She loved and appreciated her time with her family, her extensive worldwide travels connected to her husband Jack’s employment, and living in Newport where she grew numerous friendships. She particularly enjoyed her involvement with the Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lorene Nickerson.

She is survived by her husband of more than 54 years, Jack L. “Lee” Scott; sons, Loren of Sacramento, Calif., and Tyler of Greer, S.C.; sisters, Patricia Verstegen of Joseph, Ore., and Jeanne Brosseau of Cathlamet, Wash.; one granddaughter; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

No memorial service is planned.

Re: Jeanne E. Bruyer --Obituary

jessicaabloom — 2009-12-21 19:56:51Z

This is my Grandmother

Re: Jeannie J. Crayton --Obituary

skielpinski — 2009-12-19 14:59:43Z

Hello,

I am a descendant of Stevenson + McKibben (Likely Scotland > Pennsylvania > Ohio > Wisconsin > Iowa > Oregon and I live in California). I'm in contact with a very active McKibben researcher. I would gladly learn more about your line. I would expect we'd find a relationship.

I am the granddaughter of Earl Robnett son of Nell Stevenson dau of James Stevenson and Lenora Hill. James' mother was a McKibbin.

Have a great day.

Merry Christmas,

Susan Kielpinski

Alice Ware Davidson --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 20:27:41Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 16th, 2009

Alice Ware Davidson

Alice Ware Davidson, 64, of Seal Rock, Ore. died Dec. 3, 2009 at her home.

She was born to Harold and Ruby in Farmington, Ohio, where she lived until age 11. She moved to a farm outside Newton Falls just prior to her father’s death. She and her mother stayed there until Alice’s graduation from Newton Falls High School.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Saint Luke’s School of Nursing in Cleveland in 1968. She worked as a public health nurse in inner-city Cleveland while pursuing her master’s degree at Case Western Reserve.

She married James Arthur Davidson in August of 1968. They had two children, daughter Ann Claire, born in 1972 and son William John, born in 1973. They were married for 22 years, until his death in an automobile accident in 1990. While raising their children, they lived in Canada, England, Colorado, Vermont and Ohio. She worked as a nurse during these years specializing in public health, maternity, medical-surgical, neurological, oncology and hospice nursing.

In 1988, she received her PhD in Nursing from the School of Nursing, University of Colorado, Denver. She assumed a dual role as assistant professor of nursing at the university and head of research at Boulder Community Hospital. In 1994, she was awarded a research fellowship at Harvard University, where she worked on a National Institutes of Health funded investigation of the role of environmental complexity in the physical and mental wellbeing of the elderly. In 2001, she received a research fellowship to travel to Pari, Italy to study with complexity science researchers at the Pari Institute.

In 1997, she began traveling via RV with long time companion, John Smith. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, before purchasing a home in Seal Rock in 2006. She and John enjoyed the beautiful Oregon coastal summers and drove the RV south to visit family in the winter. She loved gardening, traveling and was a good food and micro-brew enthusiast and dedicated environmentalist.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Davidson.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 30, 2010 at her son John’s restaurant, The Crushery, 1579 S. Pearl Street, Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport OR, 97365 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.

George E. Kroff --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 20:21:57Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 16th, 2009

George E. Kroff

George E. Kroff, 79, of Otis, Ore. died of cancer on Dec. 12, 2009.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1930 to George E. Sr. and Margret (Stuehmer) Kroff in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

He served as a marine in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He married Cherry Vance on July 2, 1958 in Barstow, Calif. They moved to Otis in 1988 from Michigan after he retired from General Motors as a senior design engineer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. Sr. and Margret Kroff, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Cherry Kroff; daughters, Cynthia Utter of Michigan and Lana Upleger of Texas; son, Robert (Michelle) Kroff; sister, Anita Berger of California; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Lincoln City Church of the Nazarene.

Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.pacificviewmemorialchapel.com.

Pacific View Chapel is handling arrangements.

John Lewis Nickel --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:15:43Z

The News Guard
Lincoln City, OR
December 15, 2009

John Lewis Nickel

John Lewis Nickel of Lincoln City died Nov. 24, 2009, in Salem Hospital of an undiagnosed illness. He was 79.

John was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Hillsboro, Kan., to John H. and Tena Loewen Nickel. He attended schools in Hillsboro, Kan., and in Shafter, Calif. He attended Bakersfield College before transferring to The University of California at Berkeley. His BS degree was in entomology and he received highest honors in science upon graduation. He was Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year.

After a seven-year absence from formal studies, John returned to Berkeley for graduate work on the GI bill, and perhaps still holds the record of going from a BS degree to a PhD in just 21 months, again with honors for outstanding work. He taught at UC Berkeley for several years before leaving to pursue his interest in world hunger. His international work gained him many honors, including two honorary doctorates: one from the University of Berlin and from The National University of Colombia.

During the Korean War, John was drafted into the Army as a conscientious objector, in the tradition of his Mennonite background. He received training as a medic who does not carry weapons. Upon completing basic training, as a private, he was assigned to Walter Reed Medical Center research team, working on insect-borne diseases that affect soldiers on the battlefield - primarily hemorrhagic fever.

His passion to use his skills in research and management to alleviate world hunger was great. He was employed by the U.S. State Department and the Rockefeller Foundation and lived in underdeveloped countries for 30 years. Upon retiring, he worked for 15 years as a consultant for the World Bank, the German Aid Organization and the Interamerican Development Bank. The basic research done by this team of scientists have kept more than 400 million people from starvation, and has helped some countries, including India and China, to be exporters of rice, wheat and other food crops.

John is survived by his wife, Evy Warkentin Nickel of Lincoln City, whom he married in 1951 in Shafter, Calif.; two children, Carol Carter of Danville, Ky., and John Anthony "Tony" (Audrey) Nickel of Mount Hermon, Calif.; grandchildren Courtney, Clayton and Johanna; three great-granddaughters; sister Clara Sweet; nephews Ron and Phil Nickel; and nieces Cora Nickel and Karen Grim. He leaves to mourn his passing many other family members and friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at St. James Episcopal Church in Lincoln City.

Roger Q. Mills --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:09:40Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 4th, 2009

Roger Q. Mills

Roger Q. Mills, 84, of McMinnville, Ore. died Nov. 30, 2009 at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville.

He was born July 11, 1925 to Roger Q. Mills and Bertha Giselman in Corvallis. He attended Hill Military Academy in Portland and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943. Upon discharge, Roger worked in a Corvallis hardware store owned by his stepfather.

On June 18, 1951 he married the love of his life, Lois Christensen, in McMinnville. He tried his hand at farming with his father-in-law before returning to the hardware business. In 1952, he and Lois bought a hardware store in Waldport, where they remained in business for the next 20 years. He sold the business in 1971 and tried his hand at insurance sales. Within a year, he found himself drawn back to the hardware business and purchased a small store in the Taft area of Lincoln City. He eventually added another store in the northern end of Lincoln City, as well as a paint store in the Taft area. He stayed active in the business until well into his 70s before health issues prevented him from fulltime work. Mills Ace Hardware stores remain a family business in Lincoln City. He and Lois moved to McMinnville three years ago.

He was active in urban planning and development in Lincoln City as well as a number of other organizations including SCORE, the Masons, Taft Area Merchant’s Association and the Waldport Jaycees. His life ambition was to have “the best hardware store anywhere, bar none.”

He was an avid reader, lifelong learner and a teacher of life lessons to his children, grandchildren and employees. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which was particularly evident in recent years about the aging process.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Q. Mills and Bertha Giselman, and his sister Maxine Wilt.

He is survived by his wife of 59, Lois Mills of McMinnville; son, Ty (Nancy) Mills of Lincoln City; daughters, Marianne Mills of McMinnville, Joyce (Jerry) Bottemiller of Lincoln City and Jean (Kevin) Morgan of Hood River; grandchildren, Gregg Hendricks, Jeff Hendricks, Michael Neubauer, Cassidy Neubauer, Jake Morgan and Brian Mills; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church, 1760 NW 25th, in Lincoln City. Private family interment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum in McMinnville.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to North Lincoln Hospital Foundation, or Lincoln County or McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity c/o Macy and Son. To leave online condolences, visit www.macyandson.com.

Albert Keith --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:06:16Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 4th, 2009

Albert Keith

Albert Keith, 74, of Toledo, Ore., died of Lewy Body Dementia Nov. 22, 2009 at his home.

He was born Nov. 27, 1934 to James Noah Keith and Edith Marie Keith in Fresno, Calif.

He lived on a farm near Fresno until age 14 and attended Riverdale High School in Fresno. He later lived in the Santa Rosa area, serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1963. In 1964, he married Lucy, and they had two children, Matthew and Allison.

He enjoyed spending many weekends at the beach, camping with his family, fishing and diving for abalone. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved the beach, rivers and lakes of California where he fished with his son, Matthew.

Throughout his life, he worked as a plasterer of swimming pools and commercial buildings in Sonoma, Marin and San Francisco counties. He was a member of the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association for more than 50 years. He attended Assembly of God Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Keith.

He is survived by his wife Lucy Keith; daughter, Allison Keith of Toledo; son, Matthew (Pamela) Keith of Olive Branch, Miss.; sister, Louise Hancock of Santa Rosa; brothers, Charles Keith of Santa Rosa, and Elbert Keith of Florence; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held May 2010 at Sonoma Coast, Calif.

Memorial donations may be made to the Keith family c/o Affordable Burial and Cremation, P.O. Box 513, Newport, OR 97365, which is handling arrangements.

Lillian Marie Jensen --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:03:34Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 4th, 2009

Lillian Marie Jensen

Lillian Marie (Louis) Jensen, 85, of Newport, Ore., died Nov. 28, 2009 in Newport.

She was born Oct. 2, 1924 to Helene Noreen (Emerson) Louis Bowman and John Louis in Detroit, Mich. She attended St. Rita’s and St. Charles’ Catholic Schools in Detroit and graduated from St. Catherine’s in Kentucky.

As a young woman in Detroit, Lillian sang with the Detroit Grand Opera Chorus and was a member of the Junior Third Order of St. Francis.

In the 1970s, she cared for a number of foster children and received the 1977 Foster Parent of the Year Award for the State of Michigan.

She was one of the first female lay ministers at Sacred Heart Church in Detroit and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport.

She was often seen at the Newport Performing Arts Center, where she was a volunteer extraordinaire, having been awarded the 2007 Executive Director’s Spotlight Award in recognition of special service to the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts. Additionally, she received a Retired and Senior Volunteer Program certificate of achievement every year for the last 10 years for volunteering over 500 hours.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Helene Noreen (Emerson) Louis Bowman and John Louis; sister Dorothy “Ducky” Ann; brothers Paul and George “Nicki” Louis; sisters-in-law Lucille “Lu,” Mary Lou, Doris, Shirley and Noni; and godchild Linda Berry.

She is survived by her children Colleen (Louis) Johnson, JoLynne (Jack Turri) Jensen; and Michael Jensen; brothers, John “Bud,” James and Dennis (Cathy) Louis; grandchildren, Cam, Autumn, Aimee, Odjig, Lance, Chelsea, Stefan and Nikita; many nieces and nephews; lifelong best friend, Catherine Berry; and her friend and caregiver, Kathy Cabanag, of Newport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with a reception to follow. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Her remains will be cremated and scattered over the ocean. Memorial donations may be made to the Newport Performing Arts Center, the Capuchin Monastery in Detroit, the Noonan Syndrome Support Group www.noonansyndrome.org/giving.htm, or a charity of one’s choice, in lieu of flowers.

Affordable Burial and Cremation of Newport is handling arrangements.

Dorothy Jane Steele --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:40:58Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Dorothy Jane Steele

Dorothy Jane Steele, 92, died Nov. 10, 2009 in Portland, Ore.

She was born June 13, 1917 to George and Agnes Rebecca Petersen in Brush, Colo. and grew up on a farm in a family of five children. Music lessons and church activities formed a big part of her childhood, as well as horseback riding and a pet prairie dog named Fritzie.

After graduating with honors from Brush High School, she attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, majoring in music and music education. She also had a flare for ice skating and dancing.

During college, she met her future husband, Floyd George Steele, who shared her love of music, and they graduated in 1939. She taught music in several Colorado schools, and her husband enrolled at Cal Tech in California for a degree in aeronautics. They reunited after he graduated in 1941 and were married in Flagstaff, Ariz.

She moved with her husband throughout California while he served in the Navy during World War II. By 1951, they had moved to La Jolla with their four oldest children, Jan, Lynn, George and Penny. Two more children, Sydney and Kathy were born in La Jolla. She was an attentive and hardworking mother, involved in school, scouts, lots of pets and music lessons. She was a church organist and was an accomplished pianist and music teacher.

In 1969, when her husband retired, they moved to the Oregon coast, always near the sea in Lincoln City, Newport, Yachats and Waldport. She worked at the Look Out Gift Shop. Her husband became ill with Parkinson’s disease and she cared for him until his death in 1995. Finally, in failing health, she moved to Portland where her daughter and granddaughters lived.

She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd George Steele; daughter Kathy Steele, and her grandson Tyler.

She is survived by her children, Jan Bowers, Lynn Macbride, George Steele, Penny Smith and Sydney Johnston; brothers, George Petersen of Denver, and Harry Petersen of Twin Falls, Idaho; grandchildren, Steven Bowers, Margaret Bowers, Greg Bowers, Geoff Macbride, Kate Macbride, Martha Steele, Madeline Steele, Hayley Steele, Rachel Smith, Eric Johnston and Robin Tyson; and three great-grandchildren.

She and her husband will be interred together sometime in the spring at the Yachats Memorial Cemetery, a place they chose together as their final resting place because of its sweeping views of the ocean they had always loved.

Note: "Yachats" is pronounced "Ya-hots".

Linda Kristina Quandt --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:37:36Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Linda Kristina Quandt

Linda Kristina Quandt, 55, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Nov. 24, 2009 in Lincoln City.

She was born March 13, 1954 to Raymond and Rosie (Orozco) Winters in Los Angeles. She graduated from El Rancho High School in 1972 and worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She graduated from the Small Business Management program at Oregon Coast Community College in 2008 and worked in retail sales in both jewelry and furniture.

She and her husband, Henry, moved to Lincoln City in October of 1995 from Lake Tahoe, Calif. They owned and operated The 60s Café and Lighthouse Doughnuts, where she had a knack of making everyone feel like a family member. She was a charter member of Oregon Coast Veterans Association and an SBM club member.

She wanted to be near the ocean and loved living in Lincoln City, where she had her dream house built. She loved to go camping and fishing, and one of her favorite things to do was taking a long ride on the Harley with the wind in her hair.

She is survived by her husband, Henry S. Quandt; daughter, Kristina Calvillo of Sunset Beach, Calif.; sisters, Frances Winters of Berkeley, Calif., and Maria Winters of Lincoln City; brothers, Raymond Winters of Minden, Nev., and John Winters of Richmond, Calif.

A memorial service will be at noon today (Wednesday) at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 NW Highway 101, in Lincoln City.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice, in lieu of flowers.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City is handling arrangements.

Karlyne Jones --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:35:12Z

The News Times
Newport, Oregon 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Karlyne Jones

Karlyne Jones, 11, of McMinnville, Ore. died due to complications from Niemann-Pick Type C disease on Dec. 2, 2009 at her home.

She was born Aug. 26, 1998 to Brent Jones of McMinnville and Gina Hamrick of Newport.

She is survived by her parents, Brent Jones and Gina Hamrick; siblings, Karisa Lager of Newport, Kaylina Morley of Newport, Kylan Adams of Newport, and twin sister Kaitlyn Jones of McMinnville; grandparents, Darrell and Vickie Hamrick, of South Beach; aunts, Tina Holmes of Lincoln City, and Kari Hamrick of Toledo; uncle, Brett Hamrick of Toledo; cousins, Tyler Holmes and Jenna Hamrick.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church on the Hill, 700 North Hill Rd. in McMinnville. Memorial donations may be made to NNPDF for a cure in memory of Karlyne Jones. Information is at www.nnpdf.org or call 1-877-287-3672.

Richard L. Gassner --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:32:45Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Richard L. Gassner

Richard L. Gassner, 85, of Blodgett, Ore., died of cancer on Dec. 2, 2009 at his home.

He was born Nov. 17, 1924 to Mike and Nellie Gassner in Stayton, Ore. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1942. Upon discharge, he married Dorothy Mae Dallas on Dec. 15, 1946, at her aunt’s home in Stevenson, Wash. They settled with his parents on their farm in Summit.

Over the years, he ranched and logged while raising their four sons. He later formed Gassner Logging with his sons and worked for Starker Forest until his retirement in 2003. After retirement, he continued to operate the family farm until his death.

He was preceded in death by his son, Larry, in 1970; and siblings, Harold Gassner, Myrtle Loveall, Helen Renfrow and Albert Gassner.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Gassner; sons, Tom (Georgia) Gassner, Terry (Cathy) Gassner, Ron (Sharon) Gassner; daughter-in-law Sandi Gassner Morrison; sister Lillian Hay; 14 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Siletz, 231 Logsden Road.

Memorial donations may be made to Benton County Veterans Memorial, Hospice, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Siletz or an organization of one’s preference in care of McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

Travis C. Clawson --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:30:35Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Travis C. Clawson

Travis C. Clawson, 21, of Grand Ronde, Ore. died Dec. 2, 2009 in Salem.

He was born Sept. 5, 1988 to Dennis Holmes and Vilayne Clawson in Salem.

He was a student in the Salem-Keizer school district. He loved hanging out with brothers, cousins and family members. He enjoyed family gatherings, road trips, pow wows, music and video games.

He was a Siletz tribal member, as well as a member of the Indian Power Organization. His hobbies included pow wows and music.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Tesha Clawson.

He is survived by his parents, Dennis Holmes and Vilayne Clawson of Grande Ronde; brother Erik Clawson, and many relatives.

A wake was held Dec. 4 at The Long House in Siletz, and a funeral service was held Dec. 6 at the Siletz Tribal Community Center. A final ceremony took place at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.

Trellice M. Kappel --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:27:34Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009

Trellice M. Kappel

Trellice M. Kappel, 89, died Dec. 1, 2009 in Eugene, Ore.

She was born Oct. 2, 1920 in Kelso, Wash. She married Karl Kappel on Nov. 8, 1941, and spent her younger years as a homemaker raising their three children.

Later, she was the postmaster of the Gleneden Beach Post Office for 30 years and well known in the community. She also spent many years working at the Salishan Lodge as a cashier, and she retired in 1985.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Kappel, in 1969; and son, James F. Kappel.

She is survived by daughter Pamela (Dennis) McKenzie, of Newport, Ore.; son William (Patricia) Kappel, of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Women’s Space in Eugene at 541-458-6513.

Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is handling arrangements.

Ginette Fortin Lightfoot --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:24:41Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 11th, 2009

Ginette Fortin Lightfoot

Ginette Fortin Lightfoot, 70, of Newport, Ore., died on Dec. 9, 2009 at her home, following a brief illness.

She was born March 22, 1939 to Ovide Lahaie and Constant Paseal in Quebec, Canada. She was raised in Quebec, where she attended high school. She became an airline flight attendant for Air Canada and later became a couture consultant for Neiman Marcus in Del Mar, Calif. She met and married school superintendent Carl Lightfoot and relocated to Newport. She was a docent at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport.

She was an animal advocate, and her dogs, Winston and Rags, were often by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Lightfoot; daughter, Vanessa; stepdaughters, Candace, Cari and Kimberly; grandchildren, Samantha, Taylor, Olivia, Sarah, Emma, Kelan and Braeden, all of southern California; and Kathleen O’Keefe.

A sunset celebration of life service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 SE Bay Blvd., Newport. Memorial donations may be made to ASPCA, 520 8th Ave. Seventh floor, New York, NY 10018 or 1-800-628-0028.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.

Denise Angela Watkins --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:22:24Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 11th, 2009

Denise Angela Watkins

Denise Angela Watkins, 52, of Newport, Ore., died Nov. 30, 2009.

She was born May 1, 1957 to Charles Dewey Young and Iris Aretta Doler. She grew up in Siletz, and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Oregon Coast Community College.

She was a member of Oregon Foster Parents Association and a tireless advocate for abused and neglected children. Her life was one of giving, never growing bitter through hardship. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and dozens of children who passed through her home on their way to a better life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Young.

She is survived by her husband, Richard S. Watkins of Newport; children, Stephan Watkins of Switzerland, Matthew Watkins of Eugene, Charles Watkins of Eugene, Aethena Watkins of Newport, Richard “Aaron” Watkins of Eugene, Chris Phipps of Newport, James Watkins of Newport and Nathan Watkins of Newport; siblings, Karl Young of Waldport, Gale Wyatt of Junction City, and Betsy Rodgers of Arizona; grandchildren, Elaria Watkins-Wong of California, Gabriel Watkins of Eugene and Fiona Watkins Corrigan of Dennis, Mass.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Newport Elks Lodge, 45 SE John Moore Drive.

Memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon, 1410 SW Morrison St., Suite 501, Portland, OR 97205.

Rose Marie Gilmont --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:19:46Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 11th, 2009

Rose Marie Gilmont

Rose Marie Gilmont, 83, of Toledo, Ore., died Dec. 7, 2009.

She was born Dec. 29, 1925 to Harry and Lydia (Nickel) Sinsel on a farm near Archer, Neb. Upon graduation from high school, she lived with her grandmother for a summer and attended Nebraska Central College. Due to a wartime teacher shortage, she began teaching that fall at age 17. She taught elementary classes in one-room schoolhouses in Nebraska from 1943 to 1951.

In 1951, she married Robert Dean Gilmont, of Archer, in Vancouver, Wash. and they moved to Toledo. They were married for more than 54 years. After teaching kindergarten and substitute teaching, she returned to college and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education in 1970.

She began teaching first grade at Mary Harrison School in the fall of 1970 and stayed for 21 years. A generation of youngsters will remember their field trip to the Gilmont garden, and many students have fond memories of the ducklings that hatched in Room 2. She loved teaching - it was her true vocation. She loved seeing “the light come on” as young minds began to master reading.

She was involved in many organizations, including the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Business and Professional Women, Retired Educators Association, Toledo Civic Club and the First Baptist Church of Newport. She also volunteered for years at the Toledo Public Library and served on the library board. She was a “Book Buddy” at Mary Harrison School until the school closed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lydia Sinsel; husband, Robert Gilmont; daughter, Sally Gilmont; brothers, Roy, Cleon, Everett, Stanley, John and Daniel; and sisters, Wanda DeLancey and Helen Sinsel.

She is survived by her children, Susan Gilmont, of Newport, Norman and Donna (Wedlake) Gilmont of Perth, Australia, and Robert Gilmont of Ann Arbor, Mich.; sisters, Jessie Meyer, Elnora Shepard, Virginia DeLancey, and Peggy Posey, all of Fullerton, Neb., and Leola Harlow of Grand Island, Neb.; sisters-in-law, Mae Cosby of Charleston, S.C. and Jocelyn Gilmont of Palmer, Neb.; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the children’s book collection at the Toledo Public Library.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 208 NW Sixth St., in Newport.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements.

Idell Sanoma Stretch --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 02:03:08Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 11th, 2009

Idell Sanoma Stretch

Idell Sanoma Stretch, 91, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 7, 2009 at her home.

She was born Feb. 12, 1918 in Hyattville, Wyo.

She worked in California for many years at Lockheed Corporation, and then later worked several years locally for Newport physical therapist Eugene Moe before retiring.

She was preceded in death on Oct. 22, 2008 by her husband of 21 years, Donald Stretch.

She is survived by stepchildren, Sandy Robb of California, Vickie Foster of Portland, Robert Stretch of Woodburn, Linda Kleinle of Albany, Annette Harley of Seal Rock and Nancy Stretch of Logsden; and 13 grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan Pacific Hospice, P.O. Box 945, Newport, OR 97365, or the American Cancer Society (for leukemia research), P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Lois Mary Symonds --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 01:57:06Z

The News Times
Newport, OR 97365
Friday, Dec 11th, 2009

Lois Mary Symonds

Lois Mary Symonds, 91, of Albany, Ore., died Dec. 8, 2009 at her home.

She was born July 18, 1918 to Roby and Cassie Robinson in Johnsonville, Tenn. When she was a young child, the family moved to Dallas, Ore., where she was raised and graduated from high school.

She married Ervin W. York, and they had three sons. They later divorced.

During World War II, she worked as a crane operator in Vancouver, Wash. She married “Curly” Foch Symonds in 1954, and he preceded her in death in 2001. She owned and operated the Y Café at the intersections of the Salem and Dallas Highways, and then the Hi Ho Restaurant in Independence for 20 years. Later, she owned the Linton House in Albany for eight years before retiring to Newport. After living in Newport for six years, she moved back to Albany.

She enjoyed traveling, crafts, needlework, cooking and being with her family. She was a member of the Professional Business Women’s Association and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, “Curly” Foch Symond, and brother, Vernon Robinson.

She is survived by sons, Perry of Depoe Bay, Dan of Lincoln City, and Ben of Orfino, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home, 805 Ellsworth St. SW, Albany. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 728 Ellsworth SW in Albany.

Memorial donations may be made to a Catholic charity of one’s choice.

Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Ann deJarnette Donnally ---Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-18 19:39:44Z

News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2009

Ann deJarnette Donnally

Ann deJarnette Donnally, 87, died Nov. 9, 2009 in McMinnville, Ore.

She was born in 1921 to the Rev. Lyle and Harriet Lyons deJarnette in Amsterdam, N.Y. Her father was a congregational minister, who moved his family to Tennessee to work with the poor and with labor leaders. She was proud of her mother, who came from a long line of feminist suffragette socialists.

She graduated from Berea College in Kentucky and went to work with the Red Cross during World War II. In 1947, she married Edward Wood Donnally, who was an officer in the U.S. Navy. The couple had two daughters, Elizabeth Harkness and Mary Day.

Because of Edward’s career, the family was fortunate to live in France and Greece, as well as various places in the U.S. When the couple retired, they moved to Corvallis and later to Waldport. In addition, they owned a prize-winning 60-acre tree farm in Summit, where they built a small cabin from their own trees.

In 2003, they moved to McMinnville, where they lived at Hillside Community.

Her life was rich and full and varied. She made loving, lifelong friends everywhere she went. She loved nature and wilderness, and especially loved the Oregon coast and their cabin in Summit. She loved art, music and craft. She gave her daughters an unfailing sense of justice and compassion, a deep love of nature, and a commitment to a life of service. She baked outstanding bread and cherry pie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Donnally.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and sons-in-law, Samuel Davidson and Lee Lamoreux.

An online guestbook is available at www.macyandson.com. Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville are handling arrangements.

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Joan Gertrude Dennis

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Joan Gertrude Dennis
Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2009

Joan Gertrude Dennis

Joan Gertrude Dennis, 70, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Nov. 11, 2009 in Lincoln City.

She was born April 9, 1939 to Everett and Gertrude Kraus in Rensselaer, N.Y.

While working for the New York State Thruway Authority, she met John Dennis. The two were later married July 25, 1987. After retiring in 1994, the couple moved to Lincoln City, where they were active members of the community. She devoted her retirement to making a difference as a volunteer.

She was on the board of the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary and managed the hospital gift shop for more than 10 years. She recently received an award for serving more than 10,000 volunteer hours.

She was also affiliated with the Elks BPOE No. 1886 and the Rebekah’s Sea Foam Lodge/Odd Fellows in Lincoln City, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her love of reading led to a position on the board for Friends of the Driftwood Library.

She was a longtime member of the Oceanlake Emblem Club No. 262. When she served as president of the club, she chose the lighthouse as her symbol. She believed lighthouses stood majestic to light the way for others.

She was also the Americanism chairman for the Emblem Club and never tired of supporting those who serve our country. Her veteran projects included sending care packages overseas to decorating gravesites on memorial holidays, as well as many other projects.

She will continue to give by donating the gift of her sight to another.

She loved life, her family, her community and her church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Gertrude Kraus, son Joseph Reinhart, daughter Valerie Reinhart and brother Everett Kraus Jr.

She is survived by her husband, John Dennis; daughters, Christine Reinhart and Kathleen Reinhart; son Randy (Keli) Mallette; sister Joyce Henry; grandchildren, Michael, Joann, Michelle, Jennifer, Melissa and Marley Jane; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitations will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel-by-the-Sea Presbyterian Church, 2125 SE Lee Ave. in Lincoln City. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by a graveside committal service at 1 p.m. at Taft Pioneer Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Chapel-by-the-Sea Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 25, Lincoln City, OR 97367. An online guestbook is available at www.pacificviewmemorialchapel.com.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City is handling arrangements.

Jay W. Hahn --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 03:06:21Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

Jay W. Hahn

Jay W. Hahn, 58, of Newport, Ore., died of cancer on Oct. 31, 2009 at his home.

He was born May 9, 1951 to Jean and Lillian Hartstrom Hahn in Portland. He grew up in Portland and graduated as a pattern maker from Benson Technical High School in 1969.

As a young man, he traveled the country by riding the rails. His talents and charm lead to many interesting jobs during that time, including working with a traveling porpoise show.

He worked for nine years as a diesel mechanic and lead man at Freightliner Sales and Service. In 1985, he married Karen Anne-Marie Murphy, and they moved to Newport.

While working for Spiro Landscaping, Pacific Communities Hospital and the Lincoln County Road Department, he developed and later ran Tip Top Services, Inc. The company performed tree removal and excavations, and there wasn’t a piece of heavy equipment or a tree that he could not command.

He let his hands lead his life. He was known for salvaging trees, including managing the removal of a 90-foot Redwood blown on to South Beach in January 2007. His home is a testimony to his ability to turn trees into detailed, functional art.

He also built a shop and filled it with antique machinist tools. He could deconstruct any machine and return it to working order. He was in the process of building a line shaft.

He will be remembered for his dry wit, love of the written word, passion for sharing knowledge and his girlfriends. He willingly lent his help to individuals and the community, notably helping with the Newport Skatepark and the play structure at Yaquina View School.

He is survived by wife, Karen; son William; daughter Erin (Eric); sister Julie (Glen); brother Roger (Cindy); grandchildren, Carolyn and Bobby; nephews, Derek and Adam; and cousin Thom (Connie).

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Sylvia Beach Hotel, 267 NW Cliff St. in Newport. Memorial donations may be made to Oregon Coast Community Forest, P.O. Box 149, Newport, OR 97365.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.

E. Louisa Osborn --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 03:00:09Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

E. Louisa Osborn

E. Louisa Osborn, 81, of Newport, Ore., died Oct. 21, 2009 at her home.

She was born Aug. 11, 1928 to Thomas W. and Edith Marie Dunham Kelly in Renton, Wash. She attended San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif., for two years. She then attended Barrett Business School in Salem, where she studied to become a professional secretary.

During World War II, she worked as an assistant for the admiral’s office at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California. She then began her career working with Pacific Bell Telephone, and later worked with Burt Realty.

On Jan. 12, 1951, she married E. Thomas Osborn in Salem.

She volunteered as a “Pink Lady” at what is now Columbia Memorial Hospital of Astoria. She also served as secretary to state, county, and U.S. Departments of Agriculture. Additionally, she served as a medical clerk for the Department of State Human Resources in Newport.

She was a member of the Eastern Star in Astoria and was also a member of The League of Women Voters.

She loved collecting dolls of all kinds, especially Shirley Temple dolls. She enjoyed reading, beachcombing and collecting agates. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden, and was particularly fond of African Violets and sweet peas.

Louisa was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Edith Kelly, and her brother Gerald D. Kelly.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, E. Thomas Osborn of Newport; son, Mark Thomas Osborn of Beaverton; daughter, Jeannine Lynn O’Neal of San Jose, Calif.; and grandsons, Daniel Osborn and Christopher Osborn.

A graveside service was held Oct. 30 at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. Memorial donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, The American Heart Association or the March of Dimes. An online guest book is available at www.batemanfuneralhome.net

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements.

Re: Keith Warren Sax --Obituary

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Keith Warren Sax --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:56:08Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

Keith Warren Sax

Keith Warren Sax, 59, died Oct. 23, 2009 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Ore.

He was born Sept. 25, 1950 in McMinnville to Woodrow C. and June Fuller Sax of Otis.

He was known as a hard worker who enjoyed working on his various projects, which included tinkering on his vehicles, fixing things, and making decks, porches, birdhouses, for others. In his community, his work was in high demand due to his mastery of building, mechanics and carpentry.

He was also known as a good-natured man who was full of talent and charm. He was a good brother, loving son and father who always helped those in need. He helped take care of his mother in her declining years, and did all he could to make her life as easy as possible when she lost her sight and mobility.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and June Sax, and brother Marshall “Allen” Sax.

He is survived by his sons, Chris (Angie) Sax of Sherwood and Kevin (Krissten) Miller of Vancouver, Wash.; sister, Cecille “Cec” (Bill) Davis of Lafayette; grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Sarah, Nathan, Dakota, Cheyenne and Ray; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lincoln City. An additional memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Faith Baptist Church, 5750 N Hwy 101 in Lincoln City.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Lincoln City is handling arrangements.

June Denise Miller --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:54:31Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

June Denise Miller

June Denise Miller, 88, of Corvallis, Ore., died Oct. 26, 2009 in Corvallis.

She was born June 28, 1921 to Martha and Frank Brady of Potter, Neb. In 1939, she completed high school in Sidney, Neb.

In 1940, she moved to Alma, Neb., where her mother owned and operated Brady’s Beauty Shop. One windy afternoon, she met a young man named Lyle Miller, and the two later married on May 2, 1943 .

In 1949, the young couple moved to Corvallis, where they settled and began raising their children, Dale, Dudley and Joyce. During the fall of 1961, she moved with her family to Toledo.

She lived in Toledo until 1986, when Lyle retired from Georgia-Pacific, and they returned to Corvallis.

She loved spending time with friends and neighbors, square dancing and ballroom dancing. She will be remembered for her affection, laughter and friendship.

She is survived by her husband Lyle; children, Dale, Dudley and Joyce; and grandchildren, Melissa, Amanda, Brady and Lauren.

Margaret H. Schirmer --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:52:35Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

Margaret H. Schirmer

Margaret H. Schirmer, 87, of Toledo, Ore., died Oct. 31, 2009 in Oregon City.

She was born Jan. 5, 1922 in Tiger, Wash. She attended Walla Walla College.

On Sept. 29, 1946 she married the love of her life, John F. Schirmer, in Toledo. Her family meant everything to her.

She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John F. Schirmer of Oregon City; daughters, Janice Lewis of McMinnville and Patricia Roessel of Oregon City; sons, John L. Schirmer of Gladstone and James F. Schirmer of Salem; sister Donna Watts of Bend; grandchildren, Christopher Todd Wentland, Jason Lee Schirmer, Jeremy John Schirmer, Amanda Jean Schirmer, Eric John Schirmer, Mickel Alan Roessel and Don Lyle Roessel; and great-grandchildren, Jason Michael Roessel, Benjamin Michael Roessel, Lauren Long and Jarod Long.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bateman Funeral Chapel, 915 Yaquina Heights Drive in Newport.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements.

Lester LeRoy Weatherly --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:50:34Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

Lester LeRoy Weatherly

Lester LeRoy Weatherly, 71, died Oct. 25, 2009 in Newport, Ore.

He was born Oct. 7, 1938 in Yakima, Wash.

He honorably served as a medic in the U.S. Army for four years. He was never married and retired after a full career as a chemical engineer. During his lifetime, he made his home in Portland and Newport, where he lived for fishing.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Donna Weatherly of Portland; many nieces and nephews; and Corie McGranahan of Newport.

A private memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 21 in Portland.

Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements.

Elizabeth Florence Dalesio --Death Announcement

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:49:00Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2009

Elizabeth Florence Dalesio

Elizabeth Florence Dalesio, 83, of Yachats, Ore., died Oct. 30, 2009 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.

DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home in Corvallis is handling arrangements.

Note: "Yachats" is pronounced "Ya-hots".

Paul Pistoresi --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:46:45Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Friday, Nov 6th, 2009

Paul Pistoresi

Paul Pistoresi, 45, of Lincoln City, Ore. died Nov. 1, 2009 in Lincoln City.

He was born Jan 1, 1964, to Dan and Elaine Pistoresi in Richmond, Calif. He attended various elementary schools in Las Vegas and Portland, and later graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland. He then attended the University of Alaska, where he majored in computer programming.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard on the Cutter U.S.S. Rush and worked at the Anchorage Daily News in Anchorage, Alaska before finally settling in Lincoln County. It was here that he made more lifelong friends.

He worked as a waiter at Mr. P’s Depoe Bay and Lincoln City locations and the Old Navy in Lincoln City. He was last employed at Lincoln City’s Grocery Outlet, where truly found his niche. He loved the people he worked with, and they showed their love back through loyalty and concern.

Fourteen months ago, after undergoing radical cancer surgery, he was paralyzed from the waist down. He was given a life expectancy of two to six months and was placed under hospice care. Numerous complications prevented him from recovering fully or from ever living at home again.

He fought and then he fought some more with the staff of Lincoln City’s Rehabilitation Center, extending their arms around him throughout his fight.

His passions in life were photography, the outdoors, the music of Pink Floyd, bike repair and cycling, watching NASCAR and a profitable discourse, as he liked to call it. He will be remembered for his genuine nature and for being a peacemaker.

He is survived by his parents, Dan and Elaine Pistoresi; sister Danise Trute; brothers, Larry Pistoresi and Mike Pistoresi; niece Vanessa Heil; nephews, Jeff Pistoresi and Brad Pistoresi; great-niece Kenzie Pistoresi; great-nephew Kaden Pistoresi; and numerous cousins and extended family members.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 NW Hwy 101 in Lincoln City. A reception will follow in the recreation hall of the church.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Lincoln City is handling arrangements.

Delphine Mabel Houghton Wallace --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:43:40Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Friday, Nov 6th, 2009

Delphine Mabel Houghton Wallace

Delphine Mabel Houghton Wallace, 81, died Oct. 19, 2009 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Ore.

She was born March 14, 1928 to Robert and Irma Houghton at their home in Portland.

A memorial potluck for friends and family will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Logsden Community Center in Logsden

Edna Rhoda Dillon --Obiturary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:38:09Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Friday, Nov 6th, 2009

Edna Rhoda Dillon

Edna Rhoda Dillon, 87, of Lincoln City, Ore., died of heart failure on Oct. 31, 2009 at her home.

She was born Oct. 27, 1922 to John Woods and Pearl Woodland in Council, Idaho. She attended various colleges throughout her life.

She was a woman of many talents and interests, and held many occupations, including working as a “grease monkey” during World War II.

She owned a floral shop and café and also worked as a dietician.

She enjoyed crafts and floral arranging. She wrote many short stories and was published in Guidepost, newspapers and various magazines.

She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, garden club and writers club. She had many interests and hobbies and loved to travel and try new things. Her favorite trip was a cruise to the Caribbean with her daughters, Gloria and Diana.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Dillon; children, Claude Dillon and Betty-Jean Dillon; sisters, Maple Anderson and Addie Heiser; brother, Nolan Woods; and grandsons, Billy Dillon and Keagan Dillon.

She is survived by her children, Lee (Marilyn) Dillon, Gloria (Don) Coffman, Nita (Flurry) Stone, Ken (Cynthia) Dillon, Diana (Gary) Saner, Jim (Jo Lynn) Dillon, Cindy (Bryan) McLean; 30 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral and celebration of life, with a reception following, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Life in Christ Center Church, 3095 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles. Private interment will be at Indian Valley Cemetery in Idaho.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Lincoln City is handling arrangements.

Gerald George Olsen --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:31:03Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009

Gerald George Olsen

Gerald George Olsen, 69, of Waldport, died Oct. 30, 2009 at the Portland VA Medical Center.

He and his identical twin brother were born Jan. 14, 1940 to Marion and Elvina Heater Olsen in Milton-Freewater. He was raised in Milton-Freewater and attended McLoughlin High School.

When he was 18, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Cuban crisis and Vietnam conflict. He earned the rank of aviation ordnance man second class while serving on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier.

On Oct 27, 1973, he married Sarah Hoskinson at his sister’s house in Milton-Freewater. The couple later moved to Beaverton. In 1996, they moved to Tidewater, and in 2000, they moved to Waldport and remained there since.

He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He also belonged to the Moose Lodge and was of the Christian faith.

He loved to hunt and was an avid fisherman. His hobbies were RC airplanes, model trains, CB radios and clocks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Elvina Olsen; twin brother, Gene Olsen; brothers, Alan Olsen, Michael Olsen and Chris Olsen; sister Carla Jones; and grandchild Anthony Clare.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah; son, Alexander Olsen; stepchildren, Antoinette Clare, Alan Libby and Aliza Tucker; sisters, Jan Olsen, Kathleen Hardy and Diane Scott; and eight grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. A fellowship will follow the services.

Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary in Portland is handling arrangements.

Viona Lundeen Bavaro --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:28:04Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009

Viona Lundeen Bavaro

Viona “Vi” Lundeen Bavaro, 77, died Nov. 5, 2009.

She was born May 12, 1932 to Albert and Elsa Jacobson Lundeen in Spencer Brook, Minn. She loved children, and during her youth, she babysat for disabled children.

She married Nicholas Bavaro Sr. in 1954. She dedicated 25 years as a Cub Scout and Brownie leader. She also volunteered in the program for the trainable handicapped before accepting a job in special education at Newport Middle School.

She was a member of the Lincoln City Foursquare Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Bavaro Sr., in 1975; brothers, Adrian Lundeen, Melvin Lundeen and Evald Lundeen; and sister, Elaine Lundeen Trout.

She is survived by her children, David Bavaro Sr. of Newport, Nicholas Bavaro Jr. of Lincoln City, and Donna (Shawn) Bavaro Sharp of Stayton; stepchildren, Richard Bavaro, Kenneth Bavaro and Michelle Peterson; sister Doris Lundeen Allen of Eugene; grandchildren, Kristin Bavaro Estlick, David Bavaro Jr., and Peter Bavaro; and great-grandchildren Christopher Miller and Katelyn Miller.

A memorial gathering will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at God in Christ Mennonite Church in Scio.

Fisher Funeral Home in Albany is handling arrangements.

Mark Alexander Treon --Obituary

marysday — 2009-11-15 02:25:39Z

The News Times
Newport, OR
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009

Mark Alexander Treon

Mark Alexander Treon, 56, of Waldport, Ore., died of cancer on Nov. 6, 2009 at his home.

He was born Feb. 21, 1953 to Joe and Marguerite Treon in Pensacola, Fla.

Before moving to Oregon, he lived in the Philippine Islands, California, Nevada, the Marshall Islands, New Jersey and New Mexico. Above all, he was an artist, and in his capable hands, raw clay transformed into ceramic mugs and bowls, oriental lanterns, huge vases, and human faces and forms. He enjoyed the cool rainy weather, especially when he was in his studio firing his kilns or working up a lump of clay. He was a gifted craftsman who could turn lumber, glass and metal into a piece of furniture, a room, and studios filled with light.

He was compassionate and had a good sense of humor, a wry wit and a philosophical mind. He was an example of the power of service and fellowship in his community.

In the last year of his life, with his wife, Jessica, at his side, he visited France and Holland and Hawaii. Despite his ever-growing physical pain, he visited art museums he dreamed of, kayaked in the Pacific, and caught and released a 180-pound marlin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marguerite Treon.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Woodul Treon; brothers, Bob (Tessie) Treon and Phillip (Janet) Treon; aunt Ann Bagley; cousins, David Bagley and Alex Bagley; and several other family members.

A celebration of life will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 1353 Hwy 101 in Waldport. Those who attend should bring their examples of his pottery (marked with the owner’s name and phone number). His ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Suzanne Brown Student Aid Fund of the Lincoln County Oregon Music Teachers Association, 4796 NE Johns Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97364; Seashore Literacy Center, P.O. Box 730, Waldport, OR 97394; or Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program, P.O. Box 151, Yachats, OR 97498.

Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements.