I did this lady's request for her, just to let the list know so others didn't duplicate the work. Elizabeth in Jackson County ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory Bowne" <gregbowne@earthlink.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [OREGON] will do Oregon Death Index lookups > could you look up the surname BOWNE on the Oregon death list > thanks > Audrey Bowne > Seattle > gregbowne@earthlink.net

Here ya go, in case anyone has not responded yet... Name: Alloway, Wesley County: Lane Death Date: 05 May 1925 Certificate: 174 Good searching! -- Thanks, Sandy Please visit my homepage and see if you have any clues in my hunt for my elusive grandfather http://www.rootssearch.net/mygensite/sscarletgen/index.html Searching for the Ancestry of John ATTEBERRY List Mom for: FAULL-L@rootsweb.com HOLEMAN-L@rootsweb.com RASEY-L@rootsweb.com Board Administrator for: F A U L L R A S E Y J E F F E R S RAILRIDER503@aol.com wrote: >any help is appreciated. sincerly david > > __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

thanks for the info I will add this to my database Is their a WA st birth marriage death index ? thanks Audrey Bowne Seattle gregbowne@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy" <scarletgen@netscape.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 8:45 AM Subject: [OREGON] Re: Bowne Surname-Oregon Death Index > Oregon Death Index, 1903-98 > > Name: Bowne, Francis J. > County: Klamath > Death Date: 03 Mar 1928 > Certificate: 38 > > Name: Bowne, James Bruce > County: Marion > Death Date: 20 Nov 1926 > Certificate: 769 > > Name: Bowne, Clarence S > County: Marion > Death Date: 14 Sep 1944 > > Name: Bowne, Bruce > County: Washington > Death Date: 22 Apr 1968 > Certificate: 6247 > Spouse: Mary > > Name: Bowne, Fred W > County: Clatsop > Death Date: 06 Feb 1968 > Certificate: 1733 > Spouse: Hazel > > Name: Bowne, Heidt L > County: Jackson > Death Date: 24 Apr 1967 > Certificate: 5086 > > Name: Bowne, Agnes Bou > County: Clackamas > Death Date: 06 Jul 1972 > Certificate: 72-10024 > Birth Date: - Aug 1888 > > Name: Bowne, Gertrude Hum > County: Clackamas > Death Date: 28 May 1980 > Certificate: 80-07702 > Spouse: John > Birth Date: 29 Aug 1897 > > Name: Bowne, John Sou > County: Clackamas > Death Date: 06 Mar 1980 > Certificate: 80-04052 > Spouse: Gertru > Birth Date: 22 Jul 1901 > > Name: Bowne, Charles Fra > County: Malheur > Death Date: 17 Jul 1981 > Certificate: 81-11913 > Spouse: Mary > Birth Date: 11 Jul 1907 > > Name: Bowne, Dean Edw > County: Washington > Death Date: 10 Dec 1981 > Certificate: 81-21631 > Birth Date: 29 Aug 1917 > > Name: Bowne, Marguerit Jos > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 05 Oct 1986 > Certificate: 86-17458 > Spouse: Richar > Birth Date: 07 Jun 1915 > > Name: Bowne, Retha Mar > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 30 Apr 1985 > Certificate: 85-08314 > Spouse: Walter > Birth Date: 01 May 1909 > > Name: Bowne, Agnes > County: Washington > Death Date: 14 Sep 1934 > Certificate: 200 > > Name: Bowne, Agnes > County: Marion > Death Date: 03 D 1939 > Certificate: 1005 > Spouse: Clarence > > Name: Bowne, Cora > County: Umatilla > Death Date: 04 D 1936 > Certificate: 304 > Spouse: Thomas > > Name: Bowne, Fred > County: Portland > Death Date: 04 Sep 1938 > Certificate: 2768 > Spouse: May > > Name: Bowne, Francis > County: Klamath > Death Date: 29 Jan 1932 > Certificate: 19 > > Name: Bowne, Lillian > County: Portland > Death Date: 13 Sep 1937 > Certificate: 3145 > Spouse: Fred > > Name: Bowne, Clarice J > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 20 Jan 1995 > Certificate: 95-01542 > Spouse: W > Birth Date: 24 Nov 1907 > > > Name: Bowne, Henry Charles > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 17 Nov 1994 > Certificate: 94-25362 > Spouse: Gladys > Birth Date: 29 Aug 1911 > > Name: Bowne, Walter Colvin > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 04 Jan 1996 > Certificate: 96-00492 > Spouse: Retha > Birth Date: 25 May 1909 > > Name: Bowne, Stella O > County: Klamath > Death Date: 06 Aug 1960 > Certificate: 10113 > > Name: Bowne, Thomas A > County: Multnomah > Death Date: 09 Aug 1954 > Certificate: 9270 > Spouse: Mae > > Name: Bowne, William E > County: Malheur > Death Date: 15 Jan 1956 > Certificate: 448 > Spouse: Marian > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - > Hmmm...will some marriages help out?? > Oregon Marriages, 1906-20 > > Name: Bowne, Bruce > County: Marion > Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1910 > > Name: Bowne, Francis J > County: Klamath > Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1909 > > Name: Bowne, Clara Marion > County: Marion > Marriage Date: 15 Sep 1920 > > Good luck! > -- > Thanks, > Sandy > Please visit my homepage and see if you have any clues in my hunt for my elusive grandfather > http://www.rootssearch.net/mygensite/sscarletgen/index.html > Searching for the Ancestry of John ATTEBERRY > > List Mom for: > FAULL-L@rootsweb.com > HOLEMAN-L@rootsweb.com > RASEY-L@rootsweb.com > Board Administrator for: > F A U L L > R A S E Y > J E F F E R S > > "Gregory Bowne" <gregbowne@earthlink.net> wrote: > > >could you look up the surname BOWNE on the Oregon death list > >thanks > >Audrey Bowne > >Seattle > >gregbowne@earthlink.net > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "M. Grubbe" <mgrubbe@snowcrest.net> > >To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 10:44 AM > >Subject: [OREGON] will do Oregon Death Index lookups > > > > > >> Friends, > >> > >> I have the Oregon Death Index 1903-2000 on microfilm and microfiche. If > >you would like a lookup, please contact me privately. Give me a timeframe > >in which to look, and/or your best guess or estimate. Even a birthdate > >would help. The more information you provide, the better the chances. > >> > >> Sincerely, > >> Mabel Grubbe > >> mgrubbe@snowcrest.net > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > >

any help is appreciated. sincerly david

Hi, Where can I get an obit?

unknown Bleckinger and wife Daisy Bleckinger. Maried 1907, I belive his name to be, Edward. Daisy was born in 1889 Kansas. Would appreciate any help. Sincerly david

An addendum to my previous message regarding obits. Some newspapers now place obits only in the Classified Section of their paper. There is a cost to the submitter for each line just as a regular advertisment so that in some communities you may not see obits listed because people are not willing to pay to pay for them to be placed in the Classified Section in the newspaper. I am fortunate to live in a city where the paper still publishes them free of charge. There were periods in time in this same newspaper though when obits were not included in the paper. Luckily, it was for short periods of time that they did not include obits in the daily or weekly publication. Earline ----- Original Message ----- From: <Msgmsg22@aol.com> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 10:06 PM Subject: [OREGON] OBIT > Hi, > > Where can I get an obit? > >

Give as much information as you know regarding the person you are seeking the obituary of: Full name, married whom, date of death, cause of death if known, city and county where death occurred. SKS will probably search locally for information for you. Some obits can be obtained from newspapers on line. I like www.newslink.org Most of the newspapers seem to have begun archiving their obits about 1997 and later. Some give free access, some ask payment, others only keep information available for a week or so and the rest don't offer access to obits at all. A source for finding newspaper leads of published obits is http://www.rootsweb.com They have a link to Obituary Daily Times. It does a surname search, gives age, city of birth (if known) city of death and newspaper obit was published in and the date of the publication. Genealogical societies do searches for a minimal cost in their local areas. Contact them. Good luck in your search. Earline ----- Original Message ----- From: <Msgmsg22@aol.com> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 10:06 PM Subject: [OREGON] OBIT > Hi, > > Where can I get an obit? > >

Surnames: Clubb, Binford, Ackley, Wedekind Joy "Jo" Vilene Clubb, 53, a resident of The Dalles, died at Mid-Columbia Medical Center on Sunday, June 30, 2002. She was born March 21, 1949, in White Salmon, Washington, the oldest of five children to Earl Dewayne and Ida Evelyn (Binford) Ackley. She grew up in the Portland/Vancouver (Washington) area, and then lived in several areas of the Columbia River Gorge before settling in The Dalles. She enjoyed homemaking, crafts and being with her family. She is survived by her companion, Montia Stephens, The Dalles; her children, Chester Clubb, Portland; Michele Clubb, The Dalles, Pam Wedekind and husband, Andy, Washington; Ida Clubb, Arkansas and Dawn Clubb, Madras (Oregon), 15 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Parkhill Cemetery in Vancouver, Washington at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle July 12, 2002 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant" - Robert Louis Stevenson Researching: WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON

could you look up the surname BOWNE on the Oregon death list thanks Audrey Bowne Seattle gregbowne@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "M. Grubbe" <mgrubbe@snowcrest.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 10:44 AM Subject: [OREGON] will do Oregon Death Index lookups > Friends, > > I have the Oregon Death Index 1903-2000 on microfilm and microfiche. If you would like a lookup, please contact me privately. Give me a timeframe in which to look, and/or your best guess or estimate. Even a birthdate would help. The more information you provide, the better the chances. > > Sincerely, > Mabel Grubbe > mgrubbe@snowcrest.net > > >

Hi, I am still trying to fill some holes in one family line. These people migrated from California to Oregon around 1876, but some of them returned to California. Perhaps you are researching some of them? 2 Mary C. Cummins b: 24 Oct 1856 in Missouri +John W. Ishmael b: Jan 1840 in Randolph,,Indiana 3 Louisa J. Ishmael b: 1874 in CA +B. G. Crowe 3 Arthur Watson Ishmael b: 11 Jul 1876 in Roseberg, Douglas, Oregon +Ivy Jane Smith b: 02 May 1883 4 Winifred M. Ishmael b: Abt. 1906 in Oregon 4 Blanch L. Ishmael b: Abt. 1908 in Oregon 4 Avery Arthur Ishmael b: 25 Feb 1909 in Oregon +Caroline Ventura b: 27 Oct 1909 in Hawaii *2nd Wife of Arthur Watson Ishmael: +Laura Jane Devaney b: 11 Apr 1879 in Jefferson, Lane, Oregon 4 Dessie Ishmael b: Abt. 1916 +Atchison 4 John E. Ishmael b: 27 Jul 1918 3 Virinda May Ishmael b: 07 Oct 1878 in Oregon +William H. Gilbert b: 30 Aug 1870 in California 4 Arthur W. Gilbert b: Oct 1899 in Oregon 4 John A Gilbert b: Abt. 1902 in Oregon 4 Ralph V. Gilbert b: Abt. 1904 in Oregon 4 William L. Gilbert b: Abt. 1908 in Oregon 3 Lorina D. Ishmael b: Dec 1880 in Oregon +G. L. Griggsby 3 William Earl Ishmael b: Dec 1893 in Oregon *2nd Husband of Mary C. Cummins: +R. G. Elliott 2 Sarah Frances Cummins b: Abt. 07 Feb 1858 in Jenny Lind, Calaveras, CA +Lewis Mercel Archambeau b: 22 Apr 1857 in Near Melrose, OR 3 Francis Burden Archambeau b: 16 Jul 1879 in Lookingglass, Douglas, OR 3 Louis Edmond Archambeau b: 11 Oct 1881 in Lookingglass, Douglas, OR 3 David Elmer Archambeau b: 11 Aug 1883 in Lookingglass, Douglas, OR +Mabel Esther Neubaur b: 10 Mar 1902 in Brookville, Kansas 4 Wilma Archambeau 4 Bessie B. Archambeau b: 21 Feb 1927 +Snader 4 Dolores Archambeau b: 27 Apr 1929 +Sumich 4 Frank Archambeau 4 Lawrence Archambeau 3 Iva Pearl Archambeau b: 05 Sep 1887 in Lookingglass, Douglas, OR +Charles Marion Leffler b: 02 Mar 1878 in Scio, Linn, OR 4 Gladys May Leffler b: 17 Aug 1906 in Scio, Linn, OR 4 Raymond Leffler b: 23 Mar 1908 in Scio, Linn, OR 4 Bernice Louise Leffler b: 22 Dec 1925 in Scio, Linn, OR 2 Louisa Cummins b: Abt. 1860 +McDowell?? 2 Virinda R. Cummins b: 17 Mar 1863 in Calaveras, California +William R. Vinson b: 07 Jun 1859 in Nebraska 3 Bird Vinson b: Jan 1882 in Oregon +Arlie b: Abt. 1896 4 Ruth D. Vinson b: Abt. 1918 3 Ralph R. Vinson b: Jan 1887 in Oregon 3 Vernon E. Vinson b: Nov 1889 in Oregon 2 Martha Cummins b: 23 Sep 1865 in California +William Anderson b: Abt. 1864 in Scotland

Thank you again Peggy.I wonder why Sarah was buried with her mom instead of her husband? Why didn't they just leave some message for us to answer these questions? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peggy Contreras" <peggycontreras@attbi.com> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:35 AM Subject: [OREGON] George & Eliz Schultz in Monroe Cemetery > I did a quick check & found these Schultzes in the Monroe Cemetery, south > Benton County. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~orbenton/Cemeteries/Monroe.htm > Monroe Cemetery, Benton Co, OR > > ROW 6+ & 7- INDICATE BURIAL IN AVENUE > N, E, W, S indicates direction of burial space misplacement > Surname Given Name(s) DOB DOD Other Information Lot # Space (Row) > > SCHULTZ Elizabeth 3 Nov 1832~ 21 Apr 1918 On stone with George Schultz 501 4 > 7 > SCHULTZ George 15 Nov 1829~ 17 Sep 1910 On stone with Elizabeth Schultz 501 > 5 7 > SCHULTZ David 4 Apr 1870~ 17 Nov 1890 Next to Elizabeth and George Schultz > 501 6 7 > BUSS Sarah Ann 1858~ 1933 With Shultzes Mother 501 7 7 > SCHULTZ Mary -- 6 Jun 1880 Dau of Geo. & E. Shultz, aged 18 Y, 8 M, 28 D 501 > 8 7 > > > Peggy > peggycontreras@home.com > >

The Dalles High School Class of 1957 is seeking former classmates. The 45th reunion is scheduled for September 20-21 at the Windseekers Restaurant. Anyone with information on the following names is asked to contact Harry Ketchum at hketchum@pacifier.com or Bobetta Schilling at b.stew@netcnct.net. Students being sought are: Laura Albright, Donna Bell, Duane Benish, Susan Brace, Carole Brooks, Richard Calavan, Mike Campbell, Delores Davis, Margaret Dobbs, Dennis Downing, Dale Fallen, Bob Friesen, James Fronsman, Linda Garvey, Norman Gibbs, Wesley Gilbert, Janet Goll, Margaret Greek, Shirley Gust, Carol Hale, Marie Harper, Art Harris, Lora Hayes, Alvin Herman, Doris Hogland, Ester Husted, Rosella Imel. Derold Johnson, Joyce Johnsen, Velma Jones, Gordon Lamb, Shirley Leibrand, John Lewis, Dan Lofland, Beverly Long, Gene McCullough, Dawn McMillan, Faye Mead. Raye Mead, Annette Melting, Beverly Miller, Colene Noah, Gene Pence, Alice Phipps, russell Ramsdell, Ron Ryan, Ramona Sena, Blain Serby, Clydene Shepard, LaRee Shotwell, Rhona Terbarn, Blaine Urby, Jeanette Walton, Neta Ward, Gary Williams, Earl Wilson, Nancy Winfrey, Sharon Wintle and Sharon Youngblood. The Dalles Chronicle July 11, 2002 Written permission to reprint class reunion article given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant: Robert Louis Stevenson Researching: WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON

Thank you Peggy,ya'all have been such a big help to me.Linda

Surnames: Kyte, Peer, Kovell, Bauder, Smith, Whitfield, Bedford, Serrano Henry Harvey Kyte, 94, a resident of Myrtle Creek (Oregon), died in a Seattle hospital on July 3, 2002. He was born February 3, 1908 in Jewell County, Kansas to parents Frank and Cora (Peer) Kyte. He moved to Hayward, California during the Depression after spending several years traveling the Midwest by freight train, working for various corn and wheat farmers during harvest. He worked in canneries in the California bay area, sold Fuller Brushes for a time and worked as a handyman for many years at Ft. Jones, California. He was a veteran of World War II and among other things helped design and build decompression chambers to assist in safety training for pilots and crew members. He married Ruby Kovell in 1949 in California. She died in Mosier (Oregon) in 1979. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Gale Bauder, Camas Valley; grandson, Dan Bauder; great grandchildren, Ryan and Annie, Concord, California; and their mother, Sara Smith; sisters, Provie Whitfield and Opal Bedford; brothers, Ord and Clarence Kyte. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Effie Serrano and two brothers, Leslie and Elvis Kyte. Funeral services were on Tuesday, July 9, at Taylor's Family Chapel with Pastor Vance Culpepper officiating. Private interment will be at the Mosier Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife. The Dalles Chronicle July 9, 2002 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant" - Robert Louis Stevenson Researching: WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON

Thank you whoever you are,I'm sorry about George Schultz as I was told(you know how that is)that he was a pioneer in Benton County.But the other ones you found are the ones I have very little info. on.Again thank you,Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wordsmith" <wordsmith@grrtech.com> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] will do Oregon Death Index lookups > I'm not Mabel but I looked these up anyway :) > > Nothing for George Schultz in Benton. There were several George Schultzes in > the ODI but the earliest one died in 1947. > > Name: Schultz, Elizabeth > County: Benton > Death Date: 21 Apr 1918 > Certificate: 28 > ------------------------------------ > Name: Buss, George > County: Lane > Death Date: 29 Dec 1931 > Certificate: 473 > ------------------------------------ > Name: Buss, Sarah > County: Lane > Death Date: 11 Apr 1933 > Certificate: 175 > Spouse: George > ------------------------------------ > Elizabeth in Jackson County, Oregon, USA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Linda Rogers" <cuppycakes3@earthlink.net> > <snip>George Schultz and Elizabeth Schultz 1903,1933 in Benton County and > George Buss and Sarah Schultz Buss possibly in same county but not sure of > dates.Linda > >

I'm not Mabel but I looked these up anyway :) Nothing for George Schultz in Benton. There were several George Schultzes in the ODI but the earliest one died in 1947. Name: Schultz, Elizabeth County: Benton Death Date: 21 Apr 1918 Certificate: 28 ------------------------------------ Name: Buss, George County: Lane Death Date: 29 Dec 1931 Certificate: 473 ------------------------------------ Name: Buss, Sarah County: Lane Death Date: 11 Apr 1933 Certificate: 175 Spouse: George ------------------------------------ Elizabeth in Jackson County, Oregon, USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Rogers" <cuppycakes3@earthlink.net> <snip>George Schultz and Elizabeth Schultz 1903,1933 in Benton County and George Buss and Sarah Schultz Buss possibly in same county but not sure of dates.Linda

In a message dated 7/8/02 3:26:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, OREGON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Yes, I can attest to them loaning microfilm out of state. I live in > Michigan and I have The Crook County Journal from Prineville for 1901-1903 > on loan right now. My local library picked up the cost. > > John Palmer > I happen to live in Prineville, so if anybody needs help I will do what I can, no next day service in the summer though, sorry! Jackie

Surnames: Gaulke, Hazzard, Claterbos, Jeanne Marie Gaulke, 80, long-time resident and community leader, died Thursday, July 4, 2002, in Hood River (Oregon). She was born June 13, 1922, in White Salmon (Washington) to Harry Louis and Harriet M. (Hazzard) Claterbos. Her family made several relocations while following her father's banking career, and she graduated from Coquille (Oregon) High School in 1940 along with her husband to be, Ray Gaulke. She attended Oregon State College (now OSU) in Corvallis (Oregon) and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority there. Following her graduation from college in 1944 she married Ray in Astoria (Oregon) and they came to Hood River in 1946 to establish his dental practice. In addition to her role as a homemaker, Jeanne served on the Hood River School Board for 14 years and was active in the Oregon State Schools Board Association. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, the Grace Carter Weavers, and was active in the Riverside Community Church and Guild. She had many hobbies including cooking, reading, sewing, photography, travel, and bridge. In addition she was an avid weaver and knitter, carding and spinning her own yarn from raw wool. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking and walking throughout the Mid-Columbia on its many scenic trails. As a mother and grandmother devoted to her family's love of sports, she attended hundreds of ball games and sporting events over the years, enthusiastically supporting her children and grandchildren and their teams. For nearly 40 years, she and Ray enjoyed summers together at their Wallowa Lake cabin. She is best remembered by her friends for her sunny disposition and clever sense of humor. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ray Gaulke, and by her sons and their families; Michael R. and Judith Mellenthin Gaulke of Atherton, California; Thomas G. and Sherry Gaulke of Albany (Oregon); Dr. J. Scott and Susan Gaulke of Hood River, and Terry K. and Cheryl Hughes Gaulke of Tualatin (Oregon). Also surviving are grandchildren Brent, Kelly, Lindsey, Lauren, Cameron and Mitchell Gaulke. The family will observe private ceremonies of remembrance. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library of Hood River in Jeanne's name. The Dalles Chronicle July 8, 2002 Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser. Researching: WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON

Man Drowns on Deschutes Saturday by Maggie Young of the Chronicle,, Front page A weekend rafting trip claimed the life of a 19-year-old man in the Wapinitia rapids of the Deschutes River (Oregon), according to the Wasco County Sheriff's Office. Benjamin Rofinot of Warren (Oregon) fell out of a raft at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday night, said Detective Rick Eiesland. His body was found downriver nearly 45 minutes later by WCSO deputies and brought to shore with the help of two kayakers. Rofinot, along with around 17 other people, had spent the day rafting. No one in Rofinot's boat was wearing a lifejacket when the incident occurred. The report states that the party wore lifejackets until they reached calm water. When they came around a bend, they didn't have time to get their flotation devices back on before they hit the rapids. Police are treating this as a boating accident and do not suspect foul play. The Dalles Chronicle July 8, 2002 Written permission to reprint article given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser. Researching: WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON