Obituaries

Larry Eldon Ambrosek April 8, 1941 – March 6, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Stayton, Oregon on Sat. March 12th at 2:00 pm. Larry Eldon Ambrosek was born April 8, 1941 in Albany, Oregon, to Joe and Zelma (Piatt) Ambrosek.  Larry had 3 brothers, Everett, George and Gordon; and 2 sisters, Kathleen...

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.  ...

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,...

Kay was born in Adams, Oregon to John and Julia Hodgen.  She married Lary Reedy on March 17, 1968. they made Mehama, Oregon their home in 1996 after residing many years in Damascus, Oregon. Her family was the most important thing in her life.  She is survived by children; Kevin (Renee) Reedy, Shawna (John) Carter, Kelli Reedy, 11 grandchildren,...

September 17, 1913 – October 30, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Lydia “Pat” Blum, 99, of Stayton, passed away on Tuesday October. 30th.  She was born in South Dakota on Sept. 17, 1913.  She married Duane Winslow and together they enjoyed cattle drives on horseback in Wyoming and Montana.   Later, they were part owners in a Silver Mine in Nevada, before...

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...

February 11, 1927 – June 3, 2012 Alma Keeton passed away into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on June 3rd. Alma was born in Wilder, Kansas, one of 13 children born to Harry and Stella Smith. She spent her childhood in Bonner Springs, Kansas. In 1948 she married Joy Lee Keeton .   In...

February 28, 1930    December 26, 2013 Walter  Louis Nation was born in Carlisle, Arkansas to Henryetta and Walter  Kitty Nation.  He was a farmer and raised rice and cotton as his crops.  He moved to Oregon in 1992.  He enjoyed blue grass music and attended many festivals.  He is survived by his daughter; Debbie Dare, sisters; Carra Pruett, Martha...

Louella Sue Woodworth January 26, 1951 November 16, 2013 Stayton, Oregon Louella Sue Woodworth passed away peacefully at her home in Stayton, OR at age 62.  She was born January 26, 1951 in Bangor, Maine.  She moved to Rhode Island at age 11 and later graduated from Burrillville High School.  She gave birth to her twin sons Brandon Haggas...

October 13, 1970 – November 2, 2012 Jon is survived by his brother Seth Kalin, sister Karen Kalin, mother Sandra Kalin and father Harry Kalin.  Jon also is survived by Elizabeth Gossman his fiancé’, his bio-dad Jon Pullen and Aunt Lyn Pullen-Schmidt. Jon was a warm and caring person who enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping and anything to do with...

Beuford Amburgey Stayton, Oregon March 26, 1936 ~ February 23, 2010 Private Family Service will be held Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, Oregon.

THOMAS  “TOM”  THOMPSON May 23, 1951   †   Nov. 14, 2013 Thomas “Tom” Thompson passed away on Thursday, November 14th at his home in Scio.Tom was born on May 23, 1951 in California.  He was 62 yrs. of age.  The son of Dewey and Mary Thompson. Tom moved to Scio, Oregon over 30 years ago and  was married to Karen...

Robert Saechao Sperling  November 2, 1977 November 20, 2016 Albany, Oregon Robert Saechao Sperling was born Chieu Song Saechao on November 2, 1977 in a remote village in Laos. His father was Yao Song and his mother Ceng Xin Saechao; he joined his brothers Kao Song Chao and Pha Song Saechao and sisters Muong and Koy Song. This “pre-Sperling”...

Terry William Kump February 15, 1951 January 23, 2018 Mill City, Oregon Obituary of Terry Kump For those who loved me, my date of 34 years, Mary Ellen; my children, Stasia, Gabe, Jonathan and Calvin; my siblings Carolyn, Sharon, David & Dan and a dozen grandchildren. Born in California in 1951, moved to Washington and settled in Oregon 25...

GEORGE  E.  MIELKE Nov. 3, 1923   †   Oct. 13, 2013 George Mielke, 89, of Albany died Sunday, Oct. 13th at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.  George was born in Bellingham, WA to George and Gweneth (Davis) Mielke.  They moved to Stayton, OR where he attended all 12 years of school.  He was very athletic earning 11 out...

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...

May 13, 1932 – March 25, 2013 West Stayton – Huston was born to Huston David Sr. and Nannie Amanda Garoutte in Quapaw, OK.  He was raised there on the family farm before moving to Marion, OR.  He married Pauline Jones on July 14, 1951 in Stayton, OR, a marriage that lasted 61 years.  Huston served in the military...

Gladys Hazel McAlister 03-21-1915 to 01-23-2010 Gladys was born into a farming family on the prairies in Bowbells North Dakota. She was the youngest of five sisters and had one younger brother the children of Hans and Ida Anderson. She moved to Eugene Oregon as a young women on her own. She married Harold McAlister and began their life...

June 17, 1955 June 9, 2014 Shannon Dee Gooch was born in Ashland, Oregon to Keith and Joyce Smith on June 17, 1955. She graduated Silverton High School, then graduated from Western Oregon University in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Shannon married Ritchie Gooch on December 28, 1982 in Seattle, Washington and they made their home...

EDNA MAYETTA OGG May 25th, 1923 February 23rd, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Edna was born on May 25th, 1923 in Falls City to Arthur and Margaret (Kimes) Arrance.  She passed away on February 23rd in Stayton, Oregon. On November 20th, 1941 Edna married Wiliam F. Ogg in Falls City, Oregon. Edna was a homemaker.  Edna is survived by her husband...