Obituaries

Milton V. Sample October 22, 1921 February 9, 2011 Milton was born in Falls City, Oregon to William & Laura (Logan) Sample and raised on the family farm.  He married Matacia Y. Peti Bennett on December 31, 1949 in Longview, Washington.  He owned Samples Valley View Fruit Farm.  He and Peti retired to Dallas in 1994.  He will be...

October 9, 1961 October 12, 2011 Salem, Oregon Michael L. Dixon, loving Daddy, son and brother, passed away at home with family by his side after a long battle with cancer.  He leaves behind two beautiful daughters Sierra and Tiffany; parents Bill and Veldren; brothers and sisters Vicki (Steve) Barbour, Debbie Dixon, Scott Dixon, Kevin (Lory Bechtold) Dixon, Theresa...

Marilyn Raye Baarstad December 5, 1945 ~ June 19, 2010 Marilyn lost her hard fought battle with cancer at 4:50 p.m. on June 19, 2010. She passed away at home with her loved ones at her side. She leaves behind her husband Dale, son Michael, daughters Kim and April, her parents Ray and Opal and brother Arlie, two granddaughters...

RUTH G. WALKER July 11, 1921   †   April 15, 2013 Sublimity, Oregon Ruth G. Walker passed away on Monday, April 15th at her home in Sublimity, OR. Born on July 11, 1921, in Hamburg, NY, Ruth was the daughter of Peter and Clara Viox. Ruth lived in western New York most of her life. After receiving her Bachelor of...

Betty L. Mersman Silverton, Oregon May 29, 1946 December 12, 2009 Betty was born in Dos Palos, California.

Angie Sandner was born December 16, 1918 in Orville, WA, the third daughter of John and Lizzie Shamberger. The family moved to Salem, Oregon when Angie was 7 years old and except for the past year, Angie spent her life in the Salem, Stayton area. Angie went home to be with her Lord on November 28th, just three days...

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Nancy L. Hodges November 7, 1935 January 14, 2015 Sublimity, Oregon Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, Oregon.

May 7, 1950 † June 9, 2014 Salem, Oregon Delores was born in Burlington, Colorado to Vernon and Willadean Michael. She met and fell in love with Anthony D. Bakke and they married at the age of 16.   They lived in Myrtle Creek, Oregon for many years and eventually moved to Salem where they have resided for over 20...

Shannon Leigh Coleman 09-22-1964 – 10-06-2010 Turner, OR Shannon left us Wednesday morning after battling lung cancer. Born in Albany, OR to Fred & Loretta Dodson September 22, 1964. She graduated from South Albany High School and received an associate’s degree in Business from LBCC. Shannon was a fixture at Mervyns in Albany for over 20 years then joined...

Michael Earl Favor July 17, 1956 ~ Sept. 30, 2016 Mill City, Oregon Mike passed way at his home in Mill City, Oregon. He was born in Pleasanton, Texas to William Earl Favor and Rosemary (Lucas) Favor. Mike married Marilyn Elder in 1984 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. They have resided in Mill City for the past 22 years. Mike...

Frank Raymond “Ray” Ruby 74 08/26/35 03/31/10 Ray passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife and children by his side. Ray was born on the farm in Scio, Oregon, to James S. and Minnie Ruby. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm, and was a charter member and first president of the Scio FFA chapter....

Gilbert Joseph Clausman November 8, 1921 – January 17, 2011 Gilbert passed away at Mayfair Health Care in Turnbull, CT following a short illness.  He originally lived in Westport, CT.  He  was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Los Angeles to Lila and Pete Clausman.   They later divorced and his mother married Chelcie Williams, and they moved to Salem when...

January 16, 1930 October 22, 2012 Stayton Oregon Max McMullen was born in Mankato, Kansas.  He was the only child of William and Enola McMullen.  He passed away on Monday, Oct. 22nd.  He was 82.    He grew up in Kansas, having played football and basketball during high school.  In 1946 he moved to Wyoming where he completed high school. ...

Diana Di Lynn Petersen

LOU DAHLEN Oct. 30, 1926 Feb. 15, 2014 Lou was born in Kindred, North Dakota to C.J. and Gertrude Dahlen. He married Lorraine Evenson in 1945. Lou drove trucks for West Coast Grocery until he retired. He is survived by his wife Lorraine of 68 years, son Russ (Patti) Dahlen, Daughter Joanne (Foster) Thayer, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandson,...

Valerie June Lee Lebanon, Oregon June 28, 1947 – April 11, 2010 Valerie June Lee was born in Porterville, California on the 28th day of June, 1947 to Willie and Elizabeth White. She passed away on Sunday, the 11th day of April in Lebanon Ore. Survived by husband Robert E. Lee, daughters Theresa Puckett and Shannon McMoarn.  Grandchildren Rachael...

Lehman “Lee” Lamb Sept. 9, 1929 – Feb. 20, 2011 Lee Lamb was born at Dawson Springs, Kentucky on the 9th day of Sept. 1929.  He passed away on Sunday the 20th at Salem.  He was 81.  The son of Preston and Gertrude Lamb.  He had 3 brothers, William Wallace, Clyde and John.  John is the only living brother. ...

H.D. Doug Denson June 5, 1942 Feb. 25, 2010 Born in Hawthorne, California.  He grew up in Montebello and graduated from Montebello high school.  He then attended Cal State in LA and received his superintendant degree. Doug was married to Shirley Muir on June 20, 1964 in Montebello and they lived in Monterey Park where he taught school.  They...

Delores Rae Orr March 20, 1948 – February 9, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Delores was born to Clifford and Hazel Stroud in Hamilton, Montana.   She met and married Arley Orr in 1963.  They settled in Stayton thirty nine years ago.  Delores worked at Jeldwin Manufacturiing.  Reading books of all types brought her much enjoyment as well as the many trips...