Obituaries

Helen Frances Adamson

Helen Frances Adamson

Dec 14, 2011

January 20, 1921 December 14, 2011 Sublimity, Oregon Helen F. Adamson, 90, entered into rest Wednesday, December 14. She was born to Carl W. and Beulah (Adams) Porter Sr.  A Missouri native, she moved to  California in 1940.  Carl R. Adamson  became her husband on May 30, 1942.  She worked as a beautician.  In 1990 they moved to Sublimity.  ...

Steve Ulin

Steve Ulin

Dec 7, 2011

Steve Ulin August 13 1972 December 7, 2011 Aumsville, Oregon Resident William Stephen Ulin Jr. was born in Corvallis, OR on August 13, 1972 to Bill and Sherry (Pellett) Ulin.  He died tragically on December 7, 2011.   A graduate of Santiam High School in Mill City, he went to work for Young & Morgan Truck Shop and soon after...

Toni R. Dail

Toni R. Dail

Dec 5, 2011

TONI  R.  DAIL May 10, 1960 – December 5, 2011 Salem, Oregon Toni  Dail, age 51, passed away on Monday in Salem with her family by her side.  She was born in Crescent City, CA, the daughter of Robert and Barbara Smith.  Toni grew up in Salem before moving to Brooking and Keizer.  She was married to R. Tom...

Peg Tuscher

Peg Tuscher

Dec 1, 2011

August 22, 1922 December 1, 2011 Mother of two and grandmother of 5, died peaceful in her sleep this morning. She was an independent woman who had opinions on how one should behave and never hesitated to share those opinions. She enjoyed gardening late into life and was proud of a lovely yard looking out into a pasture and...

Steven D. Leaton

Steven D. Leaton

Nov 25, 2011

STEVEN  D.  LEATON May 4, 1948 – Nov. 25, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Steven D. Leaton,  63, of Stayton passed away at his home on Nov. 25th.  Born in California on May 4, 1948 to Al and Virginia Leaton.  He grew up in California and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He moved to Stayton in 1972...

Vivian Marie Smith

Vivian Marie Smith

Nov 22, 2011

VIVIAN  MARIE  SMITH Dec. 10, 1928 – Nov. 22, 2011 Salem, Oregon Vivian Marie Smith was born in Klamath Falls on Dec. 10, 1928.  She passed away on November 22, 2011 in Salem.  She was 82 years of age.  The daughter of James and Esther LaDieu. Vivian was married to Ken E. Smith Jr. on May 4, 1957 in...

Alfred L. Lesemann

Alfred L. Lesemann

Nov 15, 2011

ALFRED  L.  LESEMANN November 14, 1915 – November 15, 2011 Turner, Oregon TURNER – Alfred L. Lesemann passed away on Tuesday the 15th at Stayton.  He had just celebrated his 96th birthday.  He was the son of Fredrick and Hazel Lesemann.  He lived in Oklahoma where he graduated from high school .  He was married to  Wilda Weddle on...

Ronald E. Query

Ronald E. Query

Nov 13, 2011

STAYTON – Ronald E. Query passed away on Sunday the 13th at Stayton.  He was 90 years old. He was born in Corning, Iowa, the third of three children to Ralph and Mamie Query.  Ronald worked on the family farm and attended school in Iowa.  He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1938.  He attended Aircraft sheet metal school...

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...