Obituaries

Zeta Joanne Reynolds Goon

Zeta Joanne Reynolds Goon

Apr 6, 2012

ZETA JOANNE (BORSZICH) KNITTEL, REYNOLDS, GOON, July 22,1922 to April 6, 2012   89 years old.   Zeta was born in Rosebud, SD. to Peter and Nellie (Cogswell) Borszich.   After graduating high school in New Underwood, SD, Zeta, traveled to the Willamette Valley in OR where she spent the rest of her life. She  joined her mother in Dallas, OR where...

Mildred B. Spellmeyer

Mildred B. Spellmeyer

Apr 1, 2012

Mildred B. Spellmeyer August 12, 1914 – April 1, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Mildred was born in Overton, Nebraska. At an early age she moved to Miller, Nebraska where she graduated from high school in 1931.  She attended Kearney State College and taught school for several years.  She married Clifford R. Spellmeyer on May 21, 1941 and made their first...

Billie Stanton

Billie Stanton

Mar 31, 2012

Billie Stanton was born in Spokane, Washington on the 5th day of May, 1918.  She passed away on Saturday, March 31st in Sublimity.  She was 93 years of age and the daughter of Charles and Juanita Clark.  Billie was married to Bob Stanton in 1940.  She lived most of her life in Spokane.  She received her bachelor’s degree in...

Richard Julius Parkans

Richard Julius Parkans

Mar 30, 2012

In Memory of Richard Julius Parkans August 3, 1939 March 30, 2012 Funeral services for Richard Julius Parkans were held Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10:00am at St Joseph Catholic Church in New Waverly, Texas. Burial will follow with military honors on Friday, April 13th at 11:00 am at the St. Marys Cemetery in Stayton, Oregon. Richard was born...

Hilma G. Coles

Hilma G. Coles

Mar 27, 2012

HILMA  G.  COLES Oct. 14, 1927 – March 27, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Hilma G. Coles was born in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 14, 1927.  The daughter of Vernon and Laila Hallack.  Hilma grew up in Taft and graduated from Taft High School class of 1945.  She was married to the love of her life, Gene Coles on July 9,...

Sigrun Elizabeth Grimstad

Sigrun Elizabeth Grimstad

Mar 27, 2012

June 1, 1916 – March 27, 2012 Sigrun was born in North Bend, Oregon to Edvard and Hansine Grimstad.  She attended Normal School at Western Oregon State where she received her teaching certificate.  She later obtained a Bachelors Degree.  She taught school in Mill City for over 40 years.  She was a member of the Garden Club and Canyon...

Chad Michael Craig

Chad Michael Craig

Mar 25, 2012

March 26, 1988 March 25, 2012 Chad was born in Salem, Oregon to Michael and Lorretta Craig.  A special needs child, he lived with his family until the age of nine.  He continued to receive loving medical care at Providence Child Center and later moved to Bain Street Home as an adult.  His family and caregivers formed close bonds. ...

Ralph Allen Silbernagel

Ralph Allen Silbernagel

Mar 23, 2012

January 31, 1953 March 18, 2012 Lyons, Oregon Ralph died doing what he loved most, Snowmobiling at Breitenbush with his Brothers.  Born in Salem, Oregon to Raymond & Joan Silbernagel, he grew up in Jordan and graduated from Regis High School in 1971.  He was a hard worker and Construction fit his talents.  Eastern Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British...

Beverly J. Walker

Beverly J. Walker

Mar 21, 2012

February 25. 1948 – March 21, 2012 Shaw, Oregon Beverly died peacefully at her home in Shaw.  Beverly grew up in Creswell.  She worked on her family’s farm and attended Creswell High School.  She married, and had four children, settling in Shaw in 1972. During her next forty years, she focused on being a loving mother, raising her children. ...

Lucille A. Champ

Lucille A. Champ

Mar 16, 2012

LUCILLE  A.  CHAMP Sept. 18, 1922 – March 16, 2012 Lucille Anna Champ, 89, was born in Inola, Oklahoma.  She was one of 6 daughters born to William and Minnie Ingram.  Lucille moved to Silverton, Oregon at the age of 15 and attended the Silverton High School.  She was married to Dale Hunt, he preceded her in death.  She...

Oregon Shaw

Oregon Shaw

Feb 28, 2012

Shaw, Oregon Richard Midkiff, 69, of Shaw, Oregon, made a peaceful journey to heaven on February 28, 2012, surrounded by family.  Rick was the loving husband of Lanii Midkiff (Staten); cherished father of Stacie Midkiff and Jennifer Lara (Midkiff); beloved brother of Jean Uren, Kaye Long, and Patty Ann Garner; adoring grandpa of Joaquín Lara, Maya Lara and Karli...

Alfred Lewis Woodworth

Alfred Lewis Woodworth

Feb 28, 2012

March 22, 1931 February 28, 2012 Al was born in Hornbrook, California to Bruce and Nora Woodworth.  He had an older brother Robert who preceded him in death.  While still in grade school the family moved to Ceres, California where Al finished High School.  He went to Western Baptist School (Corban University) when it was located in Oakland, California.  ...

Dorthy June Williamson

Dorthy June Williamson

Feb 28, 2012

November 19, 1931 – February 28, 2012 Dorthy Williamson was born to Fred and Helen Taylor on November 19, 1931 in Houston, Texas.  The eldest of five children, she grew up in Wickes, Arkansas, where she met and married Lynn Williamson in 1950. Her first two sons were born there in Arkansas in 1951 and 1952.  In 1953 she...

Breonia Marie Adam

Breonia Marie Adam

Feb 26, 2012

BREONIA MARIE ADAM November 20, 1994-February 26, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Breonia passed away at the age of 17 after fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for over 2 years. She was diagnosed on January 5, 2010 at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital. She received a stem cell transplant on July 14, 2010, with her sister Felicia being her donor, in hopes it would...

Tivvy Morgan

Tivvy Morgan

Feb 15, 2012

Tivvy Morgan January 23, 1916-February 15, 2012 Salem, Oregon Tivvy Mae Evelyn Boa Morgan, 96 of Salem, Oregon passed away peacefully at home. She was born to Peter and Jeannette Boa in Grafton, N.D. on Jan 23,1916. She was married to Joseph Morgan for 43 years. Tivvy is survived by her two daughters, Marta (Bill) Rash of Rancho Mirage,...

David L. Pitmon

David L. Pitmon

Feb 5, 2012

DAVID  L.  PITMON Feb. 27, 1937 – Feb. 5, 2012 Aumsville, Oregon Resident David L. Pitmon was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Feb. 27, 1937.  He passed away at his home in Aumsville on Sunday, Feb. 5th.  He was 74 years old.  The son of Harold and Gesella Pitmon.  David was married to Jacqueline Gorman on June 24, 1959...

Joan B. Davis

Joan B. Davis

Feb 1, 2012

Joan Beverly Davis June 24, 1940 February 1, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Joan was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Irving and Anna VanDyke.  She married W. Terry Davis.  Joan was a homemaker.   She and  Terry most recently moved to Stayton from Reno-Sparks area of Nevada.  She is survived by her husband, Terry, daughter; Nicole, son; Ron, brother; Joe VanDyke...

Melvin Graham Nichol

Melvin Graham Nichol

Jan 28, 2012

July 5, 1924 January 28, 2012 Melvin was born in Springfield, Oregon to Walter and Anna Nichols.  He graduated from Aumsville High School and attended college at Linfield.  In 1942 he married Dorothy Dalke in Dallas, Oregon.   He joined the U.S. Army and served from 1943 to 1945 as a Sergeant for the Army Engineers.   His civilian career saw...

Leslie James Loranger

Leslie James Loranger

Dec 27, 2011

LESLIE JAMES LORANGER Our Beloved Son March 16, 1975 December 27, 2011 Aumsville, Oregon Resident Aumsville Les passed on to be with Jesus and his Grandma.  He will be greatly missed by his father; Leon, mother; Debbie, brother; William, Grandma Loranger, nephew; Wyatt, niece; Lily, As well as numerous Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Friends.  Special Thanks to Uncle David,...

James Coppola

James Coppola

Dec 26, 2011

James Coppola August 26, 1929 – December 26, 2011 Salem, Oregon Jim Coppola passed away, with his wife by his side, on December 26, 2011. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in September of 2011. Jim was born in Queens, NY, the son of Vincent and Helen (Scholpp) Coppola. His youth was spent in Queens. After graduating from high...