Greetings..... The following article appeared on the Oregon List that might be of interest to someone........ Janet The Dalles Chronicle July 1, 2003. Surnames: Bunker, Tomlin, Allington, Savage Ivan L. Bunker, Sr., 78, a resident of Arlington (Oregon), died at his home on Sunday, June 29, 2003 after a long battle with diabetes. He was born August 11, 1924 in Vernonia (Oregon) to Lester and Anna (Tomlin) Bunker. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, from September 1942 Through February 1946. He was a journeyman carpenter; living first in Atascadero, California and later In Grants Pass (Oregon). He retired in 1983. He moved to Arlington in December of 1995. He had been a member of the Carpenter's Union, Rogue River Grange in Grants Pass and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty Bunker of Arlington, his daughters Penny Allington of Michigan, Cindi Savage of Arlington, and son, Ivan Bunker of Washington; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded In death by his parents and two older brothers. At his request, no formal services will be held. The family will observe private Ceremonies of remembrance in conjunction with the placement of his ashes. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle July 1, 2003. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy ==== OREGON Mailing List ==== *-<Welcome to the OREGON LIST>-* To Search the OREGON-L http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OREGON/ or leave the list use this link to the Oregon-L web site http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OR/misc.html Oregon Archives http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/ Us Gen Web Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/or/orfiles.htm List Admin OREGON-admin@rootsweb.com