We want families to be aware that our service does not end at the committal service; but carries on, forming lasting friendships. Our commitment to the families and community we service will not change. As life is ever changing, we maintain a constant pursuit in providing the best service.

Janie Woodward
Director

Born in New Jersey, my life has taken me too many places around the world.  Having married a high school classmate, we settled in Silverton since 1975.  We have raised 3 outstanding young adults.  Community involvement is important.  I have volunteered in our children's schools, coached soccer. My passion is Funeral Service.  I have been serving families in the Willamette Valley for over 19 years.  I graduated with honors from Mt. Hood Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science.  My goal is to give each family the most personal and meaningful service to make the loss of a loved one significant.  I enjoy looking for and implementing new ideas and as well as embracing tradition.  My hobbies are traveling, reading, sewing, and keeping up with technology.

Gale Rockwell
Director

I was born and raised in Dunlap, Iowa and upon my graduation from High School, I enlisted in the US Navy at the end of the Vietnam conflict.  I served in the Navy for 21 years as a Hospital Corpsman aboard several ships and equally with the US Fleet Marine Force.  After retirement from the Navy, I relocated to Arizona, where I met and married my wife over 13 years ago.  I attended Mesa Community College in Arizona and received a second degree in Mortuary Science shortly after the birth of our second child.  My wife and I have been blessed with three wonderful children that attend Sublimity Middle and Elementary school and are involved with many sporting activities.

My family and I relocated to Sublimity from Coos Bay Oregon over two years ago, where I was the manager of the Coos Bay Chapel.  We truly love this beautiful community and enjoy the serenity of our surroundings.  It is my hope that I may serve families within this community to help with planning for loved ones funeral needs.  It is my goal to make a difficult time just a little bit easier with assisting and attending to the needs of families.

I spend my free time camping with my family to share with our children the beauty of God's creation.  When not camping I can be found gardening, watching football or just spending time with my family. 

Carmella  Bliss
Administrator

Having worked for Weddle's for the last two years I have had the opportunity to come into contact with an amazing community.  Born and raised in Salem, Oregon I have had 36 years of enjoying all that Oregon has to offer, and am proud to be apart of the Funeral industry.  I have an amazing 13 year old daughter who attends Leslie Middle School, and a wonderful fiance David L. Callender whom is also a funeral Director.  With every family feeling like it was our own, I am proud to work in an environment where compassion, community and care are at the forefront of service.

Teddy Etzel
Apprentice

Born and raised on the family farm just 5 miles east of Weddle's on Fern Ridge.  I come from a large family.  Our mom and dad taught us the true meaning of family and how important it is.  I am blessed with a lovely lady Cindy and a beautiful ten year old girl Corrine. We all enjoy taking in together the numerous outdoor activities that Oregon offers.
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I am currently serving my Funeral Director apprenticeship at Weddle Funeral Service. To be honest, I never thought I would be working in the Funeral business (and like it).  I have discovered  how honorable and rewarding it is to help families with arrangements during their time of loss.  To be given a thank you or told your doing a good job means you have made a difficult time easier. I am very lucky to have a manager and co-workers that are very professional and caring about my home community.

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