Obituaries

Harry Shuman

Harry Shuman

Nov 8, 2011

Harry Shuman was born in Summers Point NJ  on 07-30-1943 and went to be with the Lord  08-11-2011.   He was retired, and his last job held was with the Lyons School district.  He loved the Outdoors, Hunting, and Fishing. He was also a master carver!!! He loved working with wood. Dad was able to take a few trips with...

Gary Lee Robertson

Gary Lee Robertson

Nov 5, 2011

August 22, 1943 November 5, 2011 Mehama, Oregon Gary was born to Walter and Iva Robertson  in Ontario, Oregon and grew up in Payette, Idaho. He worked for Idaho Power and later for Pacific Power and Light in Stayton, Oregon. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, and kayaking.  He is survived by his wife, Anne of 30 years, children; Teresa (Jack),...

Kevin P. Mckinstry

Kevin P. Mckinstry

Nov 5, 2011

June 17, 1956 – Nov. 5, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Kevin P. McKinstry passed away on Saturday, November 5th at his home in Stayton.  He was 55 years of age. Kevin was born in Chico, California.  He attended Ojai prep school, Ventura and Pierce college and received his nursing degree.  He worked at the Camarillo State Hospital and CPC Vista...

Robert A. Bob Mathews

Robert A. Bob Mathews

Nov 5, 2011

Oct. 5, 1928 – Nov. 5, 2011 Robert (Bob) Mathews was born October 5, 1928 in Guernsey, Wyoming to Jennie and Charles Mathews the youngest and last survivor of eight children.  He graduated from Guernsey High School and served four years in the United States Navy.  He then attended Laramie Univ. in Laramie, Wyoming.  He later moved to Casper,...

Rosella Cord Kreitzer Schuetz

Rosella Cord Kreitzer Schuetz

Nov 1, 2011

ROSELLA  CORD KREITZER SCHUETZ July 29, 1924 – November 1, 2011 Sublimity, Oregon Rosella Cord Kreitzer Schuetz passed away the morning of November 1st.  She was born to Lawrence and Lucille Cord on July 29, 1924 in Timber Lake, South Dakota. Rosella moved to Stayton, Oregon at the age of 13.  She enjoyed many activities including dancing, golfing and,...

Paul E. Chantler

Paul E. Chantler

Oct 21, 2011

November 18, 1927 – October 21, 2011 Sublimity, Oregon Paul and Roberta “Berdie” Chantler were married in July of 1948.  A 1971 graduate of Bethany Bible College in Santa Cruz, CA, Paul was a pastor at The Assembly of God churches in Windsor from 1971 to 1979 and Martinez, CA from 1980 to 1984.  He retired in 1991 from...

Vern Ohrt

Vern Ohrt

Oct 15, 2011

VERN  OHRT Feb. 19, 1931 – Oct. 15, 2011 Gates, Oregon Vern passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 80 years old.  Vern was born to Leroy and Mildred Ohrt on February 19, 1931 in Bennington, Nebraska.  He was one of eight siblings and got an early start working on the farm helping his parents.  He married...

Alana Sue Mankin

Alana Sue Mankin

Oct 15, 2011

November 10, 1958 October 15, 2011 Lyons, Oregon  Gone to quickly, Alanas smiles, her kindness to family and friends, her love of animals and most of all her presence will be missed in this world.  Alan and Mary Thompson began their family in Brigham City, Utah where their first daughter, Pamela Rae was born in 1953.  the family moved...

Hazel Ruth Reames

Hazel Ruth Reames

Oct 13, 2011

Hazel Ruth Reames Aug. 24, 1920- Oct.13, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Hazel Ruth (Grammy) Reames, born in Fairview, Oklahoma, passed away early Thursday morning, October 13, after a short illness. She is now experiencing a well deserved rest with her Savior after spending most of her life serving others. A wartime bride, Ruth married Roscoe in 1942. Together they raised...

Michael L. Dixon

Michael L. Dixon

Oct 12, 2011

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...

Veldean Harris

Veldean Harris

Oct 8, 2011

VELDEAN HARRIS November 26, 1936 October 8, 2011 She is survived by sons, David Smitherman of Missouri, Russell Smitherman of Central Point, OR, Kevin Smitherman of Salem, OR, Gary Smitherman of Central Point, OR, Scott Sims of Salem, OR; Grandchildren, Eleven; Great Grandchildren, Seven; Sister, Connie Sauer of Salem, OR; Brother, Donald Page of Lake Oswego, OR. Memorial service...

Oregon Stayton

Oregon Stayton

Oct 7, 2011

Stayton, Oregon Alice Marie Morrison, age 87, died of natural causes on October 7, 2011 at Santiam Memorial Hospital in Stayton, OR. Alice Marie was born March 15, 1924 to Richard Grant and Marjorie Olive Warthen in Portland, Oregon.  She married Howard Foster Morrison on October 10, 1942 in Eugene, Oregon.  They lived in the Eugene area until they...

Rodney Allen Rosenow

Rodney Allen Rosenow

Oct 2, 2011

June 10, 1947 October 2, 2011 Stayton, Oregon  Rodney was born in Bertha, Minnesota to Roland and Henrietta Rosenow.  He came to Oregon as a young man and  joining the Navy. He served in Vietnam and was discharged after serving four years.   He met Carol Dixon and they married on May 12, 1979.  His passion for the Military beckoned...

Lillie May Scott

Lillie May Scott

Oct 1, 2011

November 10, 1921 October 1, 2011 Born to Albert and Mabel Brinkman in Evensville, Indiana she grew up and graduated from High School there.   During WWII Lillie moved  to Los Angeles  and helped the war effort by working on Air Craft.    She also worked for Fuller Paint & Glass several years.  She met Willard G. Scott on a blind...

Robert Lee John

Robert Lee John

Sep 30, 2011

ROBERT  LEE  JOHN Sept. 29, 1938 – Sept. 30, 2011 Salem, Oregon Robert Lee John, 73, of Salem passed away on September 30th at Sublimity.  He was born at Chemawa  Indian School in Salem.  He was the son of Clark and Eva John.  He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of  Siletz Indians of Oregon.  He had attended...

Cynthia Ellen Waddle

Cynthia Ellen Waddle

Sep 29, 2011

Cynthia Ellen Waddle July 20, 1949 – September 29, 2011 Lyons, Oregon On Thursday, Sept. 29, Cynthia went to be with her Creator and family who have passed before her.  Cynthia was born in Makanda, Illinois to Charles and Ina Jackson.  She met the love of her life and married Johnny D. Waddle on August 4, 1964.  They made...

Leon Paul Arbuckle

Leon Paul Arbuckle

Sep 28, 2011

LEON PAUL ARBUCKLE May 10, 1957 – September 28, 2011 Silverton, Oregon Born in Portland to Fremont and Cheryl Arbuckle, Leon grew up in Silverton and graduated from SUHS Class of 1975.  He was a was a member of Demolay during his high school years.  He married Dawn Hagedorn on September 18, 1976 .  He earned his Bachelor’s degree...

Doris June Frank

Doris June Frank

Sep 15, 2011

Doris June Frank June 23, 1926 September 15, 2011 Doris Frank, maiden name Kramer, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and good friend, passed peacefully at home. She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and lived there and Rhode Island until her marriage to Robert Frank and moved to Cleveland, Ohio after World War II until 1964. They divorced and Doris...

Junko Sako Larson

Junko Sako Larson

Sep 7, 2011

Junko Sako Larson October 11, 1958 – September 7, 2011 Junko was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Minoru & Fumie Sako.  She graduated from Seaside High School in 1977 and the University of Phoenix in 2006 with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. Joining the United States Air Force in 1978, she served her country as a Law...

Marystella Chavez

Marystella Chavez

Sep 2, 2011

February 24, 1931 – September 2, 2011 Marystella Chavez, 80, retired from Hewlett-Packard, a distinguished member of the College of Regents with the Women of the Moose and a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary for the American Legion, passed away on September 2, 2011 in Salem, Oregon. She lived with her husband of 62 years, Reducindo “Red” Chavez, at...