Obituaries

Hubert Laurence Barker

Hubert Laurence Barker

Feb 13, 2019

Hubert Laurence Barker, known to friends as “Hugh,” passed away on February 13, 2019, in Salem, Oregon, due to dementia-related illness. Hugh was born June 28, 1939, in Reedsport, Oregon, to Murvin Barker and Iva Boggs Barker. Hugh is lovingly cherished and remembered by his wife of 48 years, Carol Barker, and his children Debbie, Jay, and Brian, his...

Marilyn Cecelia (Minden) Trower

Marilyn Cecelia (Minden) Trower

Feb 13, 2019

CORVALLIS- Marilyn Cecelia (Minden) Trower died February 13, 2019, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 82. Marilyn was born April 27, 1936, at her family home in Sublimity to Barbara (Schotthoefer) and Bernard Minden, the eldest of six girls and one boy. She was raised in Sublimity, attending Catholic schools until graduating from St. Boniface High...

Michael Lloyd Ramsey

Michael Lloyd Ramsey

Feb 9, 2019

Michael “Mike” Ramsey was born in Salem, Oregon, to Robert Keith and Deloris June (Ames) Ramsey. He grew up in the Lyons area with his six siblings. His dad was a logger and mom was a homemaker. Mike attended Mari-Linn School through the 8th grade. He was the fastest kid at school, holding records in the 50 yard dash...

Paul Abraham Davis

Paul Abraham Davis

Feb 8, 2019

Paul Abraham Davis was born on September 13, 1967 in Silverton, Oregon to Cecil and Darlene (Stowers) Davis; he was the oldest of three children. He was raised in Molalla, lived in Woodburn and as an adult lived in Salem. He married Marian Farm and together they had three children. Early on Paul did construction work but after the...

Jeanne Kirsch

Jeanne Kirsch

Feb 7, 2019

No services at her request, private inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery in Bend, Oregon.

Karri Lee Wright

Karri Lee Wright

Feb 5, 2019

Full Obituary soon to follow.

Morris Wayne Mcgill

Morris Wayne Mcgill

Feb 2, 2019

Morris Wayne McGill was born on January 1, 1930 in Dever-Conner, Oregon to Yancy and Lela (Cox) McGill. Morris was a resident of Stayton for last 64 years and retired from the 701 Operating Engineers and Smoker craft Boats. He married Bonnie Jean McGill in April of 1947 at the Church of God (Seventh Day) and together they had...

Sharon Mathilda Parker

Sharon Mathilda Parker

Feb 2, 2019

Sharon was born in Palatine, Illinois, to George and Eleanor Meier and later moved to Scio Oregon where she met and then married William Parker on November 27, 1963. Together they raised three children and she worked for the Scio School District as a custodian and was active in the community. Sharon later moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where...

Leslie Roy Aubrey

Leslie Roy Aubrey

Feb 2, 2019

Leslie Roy Aubrey was born on December 24, 1943 in Salem, Oregon to Roy and Mina (Pedigo) Aubrey in the Central Howell area. Leslie married Carol Ann Johnson on September 7, 1963 in Fort Myer, Virginia where they were both serving with the U. S. Army. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1962-1982 and worked as...

Robert Herman Hari

Robert Herman Hari

Jan 29, 2019

SILVERTON - Robert was born in Portland, Oregon on January 2, 1925 to Herman and Minnie Hari. He passed away in Salem, Oregon on January 29, 2019. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann in 2015. He is survived by his children and spouses: Nina (Aaron) Stadeli, Brenda (Dan) Witt, Margie (Dennis) Neukomm, Doris (Greg) Shantz,...

Effie Joanne Madsen

Effie Joanne Madsen

Jan 29, 2019

Effie was born in Portland, Oregon, to Clifford Joseph and Eva (Dodge) Heuer. She was raised with eleven siblings in the Portland area. When she was about 17 years old, she headed to what is now the Sheridan area to live on her future father-in-law’s homestead on the Gooseneck Creek. It was here that she met and married Andrew...

Kenneth A. Zilliot

Kenneth A. Zilliot

Jan 27, 2019

Kenneth Alan Zilliot was born on May 12, 1962 in California to Robert and Karen. Ken joined the United States Army on September 11, 1979 and just a few short months later received a medical discharge. After being honorably discharged, as a free spirit he decided to live all over the country. Ken lived in numerous states and could...

Gerald Dean Koehler

Gerald Dean Koehler

Jan 26, 2019

Gerald was born in Newport, Oregon, to Percy and Millie (Allen) Koehler. He married Elizabeth Nolan and together they raised four children in a home he built himself in the Scio area. Gerald leaves behind his wife of 62 years, four children, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. A private celebration of family and friends will be held on Saturday,...

Edna Rose Wason

Edna Rose Wason

Jan 26, 2019

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Edna Rose Wason of Sublimity, Oregon passed away at the age of 86. Edna was born in Sonora, California to Bessie and Daniel Garibaldi. Edna and Allan Wason spent many years raising their children in Rufus, OR. She was often seen at seen at many of her children's sporting events. You would always find...

Augusta Hope  Johnston

Augusta Hope Johnston

Jan 26, 2019

Augusta Hope Elliott Johnston was born on September 26, 1925 to Fred and Anna Mehrer in Lustre, Montana. She and her twin brother were the eldest of six children. As a teenager, her family moved to Eastern Washington for a short time and then on to Portland, Oregon to work in the shipyards during World War II. It was...

Sheri Lynn Evans

Sheri Lynn Evans

Jan 25, 2019

Full Obituary soon to follow.

Linda Jane Sunderland

Linda Jane Sunderland

Jan 23, 2019

STAYTON—Following an active life of dedication to her family and community, Linda Sunderland died at age 79 on January 23, 2019, at her beloved home on the Santiam River. Linda Jane Kendrick was born on July 17, 1939, in San Fernando Valley, California, to Arleigh and Annie (Moore) Kendrick. She grew up in Salem and graduated from South Salem...

Virginia Lee Johnson

Virginia Lee Johnson

Jan 22, 2019

Virginia (Ginger) was born in Fremont, Nebraska, to Walter (Micky) and Beulah Mc Guire. When Virginia was young the family moved to Oregon and settled in the Portland area. She was the second of six children. She and her older sister Patty were both baptized on April 24, 1945. The family eventually moved to the Coos Bay area. The...

Leo Lee Wheadon

Leo Lee Wheadon

Jan 19, 2019

Leo was born December 4, 1926 in Willard, Colorado and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1944. He served two years in the Navy during World War II. After the war he married Bea McTigret on June 12, 1949. Leo passed away on January 19, 2019 in Salem at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by...

"Joey" Earl Merrill Ward Iii

"Joey" Earl Merrill Ward Iii

Jan 18, 2019

“Joey” Earl Merrill Ward III was born on September 22, 1960 in Dallas, Oregon to Earl Merrill Ward Jr. And Bonnie Sue (Ricketts) Ward. Following his birth was his younger brother LoRoy. Joey attended Dallas High School at age 17 he joined the United States Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Frances Hammond in the gulf. He loved traveling...