This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Peterson, Kuhn, Voss, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5251/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 Mary Ellen Peterson Mary Ellen Peterson, 75, of Newport, Ore., died Feb. 12, 2010 at her home. She was born April 11, 1934 to Tom and Ellen (Kuhn) Voss in Lima, Mont. She attended grade school and graduated from high school in White Hall, Mont. She moved from Montana to Oregon, living in various areas throughout Oregon. She worked as a bookkeeper for Harbor Village Mobile Home Park in Newport for 18 years and enjoyed her work. She enjoyed cooking for her sons and grandchildren. She was always a great mother and caretaker to everyone she knew, and took the best care of her husband, Pete. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ellen Voss. She is survived by her husband of more than 56 years, Pete Peterson of Newport; sons, Lee (Romona) Peterson of Ten Mile, Ore., and Lloyd (Lynn) Peterson of Chehalis, Wash.; former daughter-in-law, Judith Peterson; brother, Ken (Helen) Voss of Washington; grandchildren, Rex (Nona) Peterson of Chehalis, Julie Peterson of Eugene, Renee Peterson of Roseburg, Jennifer Peterson of Newport; and Myriah Peterson of Roseburg; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Feb. 15. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at www.cancer.org. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Thissell, Lawrence, Atkinson, Hughey, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 James Francis Thissell James Francis "Bud" Thissell, 78, died Jan. 26, 2010 at Gracelin Paradise in Portland, Ore. He was born Sept. 4, 1931 to Harry and Ruth Thissell in Tidewater, Ore. He worked in the woods and at one time owned his own timber falling business. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also was an Oregon State University Beavers fan and always watched or attended their games whenever possible. Every year, his garden was a showplace. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florence Thissell; children, Larry (Kim) Thissell of Waldport, Deana (Rick) Lawrence of Beaverton and Lora Atkinson of Bend; sister, Dorothy (Bob) Hughey of Corvallis; grandchildren, Randi, Toby, Sheila, Michael, Courtney and Brandon; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date on the Alsea River. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eight Ave., 7th floor, New York, N.Y. 10001 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Rector, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5249/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR Posted: Friday, Feb 12th, 2010 Lynn Louise Rector Lynn Louise Rector, 57, of Waldport, Ore., died Feb. 10, 2010 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the family home in Waldport. Affordable Burial and Cremation is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Villegas, Templos Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5248/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR Posted: Friday, Feb 12th, 2010 Samuel Cruz Villegas Samuel Cruz Villegas, 29, of Newport, Ore., died Feb. 7, 2010 in Lincoln City. He was born June 28, 1980 to Samuel Cruz and Lorena Villegas Templos in Mexico City, Mexico. A Mass of Resurrection will be at 6 p.m. today (Friday) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport, with viewing beginning at 5 p.m. Affordable Burial and Cremation is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Hunter, Simmons, McGladrey, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5247/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The ASSOCIATED PRESS February 12, 2010 PORTLAND, Ore. -- State police have identified a Toledo, Ore., couple who died in a head-on crash on Highway 20 east of Newport. OSP Sgt. Justin McGladrey says 57-year-old John Hunter and 55-year-old Debra Hunter died at the scene Thursday after their pickup was struck by a vehicle that crossed the center line for unknown reasons. The driver of that vehicle, 53-year-old Debra Simmons of Depoe Bay, is hospitalized in Portland. ---------- OSP RELEASE: A Toledo-area couple died and a third person was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 20 about five miles east of Newport. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation. Names of the involved individuals are being released. According to OSP Sergeant Justin McGladrey, on February 11, 2010 at approximately 4:55 p.m. a Subaru Forester driven by DEBRA A. SIMMONS, age 53, from Depoe Bay, was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 5 when, for an undetermined reason, it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on with an eastbound Ford Ranger pickup occupied by two people. After impact, the vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lane and shoulder area. Both occupants in the pickup were pronounced deceased at the scene. They are identified as driver JOHN EUGENE HUNTER, age 57, and passenger DEBRA ANNETTE HUNTER, age 55, both from Toledo. SIMMONS was transported by Pac West ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and then transferred by ground ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Safety restraint use information is not available at this time. OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Toledo Police Department, Toledo Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene. Highway 20 was closed about three hours with a detour established. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Doner, Joslin, Lorimor, Sharpe, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5246/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 IRENE DONER Irene Doner, 85, died Feb. 6, 2010 at Newport Rehabilitation Center in Newport, Ore. She was born Feb. 14, 1924 to Charles and Doris Joslin in Gooding, Idaho. She married Henry Ford Doner on Aug. 24, 1942 in San Diego. She loved playing pinochle, shanghai rummy and bingo with her family. She also enjoyed watching the PBA Bowling Tour. She was a member of American Legion Post 116. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Doner, and her brothers, Walt Joslin, Warren Joslin and Frank Joslin. She is survived by sisters, Ruth Lorimor of Newport and Peggy Sharpe of Dallas; and three generations of nieces and nephews. A private family farewell was observed on the day of her passing. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 116, 424 W. Olive St., Newport OR 97365. An online memorial book is available at www.batemanfuneralhome.net Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Morgan, Culham, Erickson, McCrae, Davis, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Candace Kay Morgan Candace "Candi" Kay Morgan, 55, died of accidental drowning on Feb. 6, 2010 in Lincoln City, Ore. She was born Feb. 17, 1954 to William and Mary Jane Culham in Pendleton. She attended grade school in Pendleton before moving to Portland after the sixth grade. She attended Beaumont Grade School, Grant High School and graduated from Adams High School in Portland. For most of her adult life, she worked as a food server, living between Portland and Lincoln City. She loved the sun, the beach and silver jewelry, the more the better. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Culham, and nephew, Sam Culham. She is survived by her daughter, Cari (Brian) Erickson; her brothers, Mick Culham and Carl (Jaclyn) Culham; sisters, Julie (Bill) McCrae, and Jari Davis; grandson Will; six nieces and nephews; and her former husband, Scott Morgan. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Bumagarner, Tuttle, Elliott Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 John A. Bumgarner Jr. John A. Bumgarner Jr., 61, of Seal Rock, Ore., died Feb. 1, 2010. He was born Sept. 18, 1948 to John and Zette Bumgarner. He grew up in Nyssa, Ore. He moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1975, where he resided with his sister, Mary, and his brother-in-law, Glen Tuttle, until September 1998. With their guidance and love, John, who had Downs Syndrome, trained and worked for an agency that cleaned office buildings. He was employed at Dimond Boulevard Burger King in Anchorage from 1982 until 1998. He loved going to work and outlasted several managers. He knew that he was an important part of the team and just knew that Burger King would shut down without him there to keep everyone in line. He rode public transportation to and from work and was known as "Cowboy John." He then moved to Oregon and lived with his niece, Cozy Reel, in Lincoln City, then on to Newport, where he continued to work for Burger King until 2007 for a total of 24 years. In 2008, he moved to Seal Rock to live with his sister, Nellye, and brother-in-law, Bill Elliott. He enjoyed life and loved to fish, bowl, dance and play his country CDs. He spent many hours working on his studies and filled many notebooks with his writing. He lived to tease and be teased back. If he called you a turkey, baboon or bowlegged, you knew you were loved. He said many times, "I'm trying to be nice, but you won't let me." He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Zette Bumgarner; his brother, Harold Bumgarner; and sister Mary Tuttle. He is survived by his sister, Nellye Elliott of Seal Rock; brother, Harry Bumgarner of Lakeview, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Fulkerson, Bade, MInnis, Furness, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Margaret Madelene Fulkerson Margaret "Peg" Madelene Fulkerson, 67, of Yachats, Ore., died of leukemia on Feb. 9, 2010 at her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1942 to Helen and Bill Fulkerson in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis in 1963. She later received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Oregon State College in Ashland, and her Master of Arts from University of Minnesota, and Nurse Practitioner from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She worked in the nursing field in Missouri, California, Canada, eastern Oregon and finally at the Oregon coast. Various local positions included being director of nursing at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, being in charge of the county-wide school based health clinics while at the Lincoln County Health Department and finally working as Nurse Practitioner at Eddyville School with her good friend and principal Don McDonald. Her heart was centered on the wellbeing of children and she impacted the community with her nursing skills and compassion and care for children and families. Her skills and determination were instrumental in starting the Waldport Clinic. She had a quick wit and loved people. She made many good friends from Yachats, Waldport and the Newport area and in her church. She relished volunteering at Cape Perpetua and enjoyed leading walks to the Giant Spruce. She was a cook par excellence and used her skills to cook and organize monthly dinners for the poor at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She was active in many other activities in the church. She also loved to garden and grew flowers and vegetables that she shared with many in the community. She loved the Oregon coast, nature, and her two beloved cats, Eudora Rose and Gus. She is survived by her sister Barbara Bade of Tulsa, Okla.; brother-in-law Gary; sisters-in-law, Karen Minnis and Carol Furness; and her nephew Tim. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Luke's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 1353 Highway 101 South in Waldport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Seashore Literacy Center, P.O. Box 266, Waldport, OR 97394; Food Share of Lincoln County, 535 NE 125 Street, Newport, OR 97365; Helping Hands Food Pantry, P.O. Box 151, Yachats, OR 97498, or St. Luke's Episcopal Church Garden Fund. Note: "Yachats" is pronounced "Ya-hots". Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Morrow, Mason, Chamberlin, Wood, Rilatos, Troyer, Urbach, Payne, Bessette, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5242/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Tamara Deborah Morrow Tamara "Boo Boo" Deborah Morrow, 53, died Feb. 4, 2010 at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. She was born Aug. 18, 1956 to Howard and Madge Mason. In 1975, she graduated from Waldport High School. In 1979, she married Aaron Ralph Morrow, and gave birth to two children, Stephanie Jo Mariah Chamberlin and Joshua Blaine Morrow. They raised their children in Vancouver, Wash. until 1994, when they moved to Yachats. She worked as a Housing Occupancy Specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. She was a member of the Waldport Women's Bowling League and St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and served as chairman of SCHC Health Committee. She participated in Relay for Life, and Walk for Diabetes. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending every moment with her grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Madge Mason; and brothers, Terry Mason, Paul Mason and Todd Mason. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Jo (Ryan Wood) Mariah Chamberlin of Waldport; son, Joshua Blaine Morrow of Yachats; brothers, Tim Mason of Siletz and Tad (Belinda Boy Sun) Mason of Dallas, Ore.; sisters, Sharon Mason of Siletz, Pamela (Phil) Rilatos of Siletz, Dorene (Roger) Rilatos of Siletz, Diane (Ed) Troyer of Siletz, Cindy (Brian) Urbach of Newport, Judy (Karl) Payne of Siletz and Monica (Gary) Bessette of Tidewater; grandson, Mason Marcus Chamberlin of Waldport; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call for visitation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Bateman Funeral Home, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary to be held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 Logsden Rd. in Siletz. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz, with graveside committal services following at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. All are welcome to a potluck luncheon at the Siletz Community Tribal Center following the graveside services. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. An online memorial book is available at www.batemanfuneralhome.net. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. NOTE: "Yachats" is pronounced "Ya-hots". Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Thomas, Rust, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 John Charles Thomas John "Jack" Charles Thomas, 65, of Siletz, Ore., died Jan. 25, 2010 at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1944 in Riverside, Calif. In 1962, he graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School. After graduating, he enlisted and spent much of his four years in the U.S. Navy at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland as a meteorologist. He returned to Riverside and attended Riverside City College and then graduated from California State University in Chico. He worked as an auditor for the State of California and a small local agency in Willows, Calif., where he audited dairy farms. He lived for many years in the San Francisco Bay area as an auditor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he worked with cities, states and tribal communities across the west. He retired in 2000 at the age of 55 and moved to Siletz, where he enjoyed life in retirement along the Siletz River. He loved history and spent countless hours researching family genealogy and traveling around the U.S. discovering new information, new connections and long lost family members. He was a member of the Lincoln County Genealogical Society, serving as treasurer for many years and giving lectures on a variety of subjects related to genealogical research. He provided one-on-one help to people regarding their family trees, helped survey cemeteries in Lincoln County. He was kind and generous with his time and resources and volunteered for many organizations and efforts, particularly in the Newport area. He is survived by his sister, Pat (Lloyd) Rust of San Diego; brothers, Bill (Marscia) Thomas of Riverside, and Jerry (Eileen) Thomas of San Jacinto, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His family and friends will have an open house to celebrate his life at his home in Siletz from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 510 NE Harney St., Newport, OR, 97365; Friends of Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2264, Newport, OR 97365; or Central Coast Humane Society, P.O. Box 71, Newport, OR 97365. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Randleman, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5240/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Doris Randleman Doris Randleman, 87, of Monmouth, Ore., and formerly of Toledo, Ore., died Jan. 25, 2010. She was born in North Dakota and spent most of her life in Toledo with her late husband, Randy. She loved and cared about others, had a big heart and was a wonderful friend. She was very well read, loved crossword puzzles and had a great sense of humor. She worked outside the home many years ago and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook, and everything, including her canned peaches and pickled beets straight from the garden, was beyond compare. Her family and friends say they were blessed to have her in their lives. To honor her wishes there will be no memorial service. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Porter, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5239/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Scott Porter Scott "Scotty" Porter, 86, of Newport, Ore., died Jan. 2, 2010. He was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the American Legion Hall, 424 W. Olive St. in Newport. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Sommers, Pfeffer, Kirsch, Solina, Dunn, Coenen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5238/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2010 Sheryl Rachel Sommers Sheryl Rachel Sommers, 56, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Feb. 2, 2010. She was born April 2, 1953 to Harry and Pearl (Pfeffer) Kirsch in Bay Shore, N.Y. She worshiped with the House of Yeshua. She was a classic car aficionado and had a great interest in saving the lives of wolves. Her special pets were "Thunder (Wolf)," Lightning, her Newfoundland and Poindexter, her African Grey Parrot. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Kirsch of Portland; sister, Terri (Kirsch) Solina of Oregon City; and nieces, Angel Dunn of Keizer and Candi Coenen of Gladstone. Memorial contributions may be made at Wells Fargo Bank by contacting Janice Wilson at 541-994-5284. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Seufert, Gunter, Kern, Davenport, Yapuncich, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5236/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Cheris Ann Seufert Cheris Ann Seufert, 51, of Newport, Ore., died of a stroke on Dec. 13, 2009 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She was born Feb. 2, 1958 to Dale Gunter and Joy Kern. In 1976, she graduated from Moscow High School in Moscow, Idaho. She earned her bachelor's degree in childhood education from the University of Idaho in 1979. She spent most of her childhood living in Moscow, and as an adult, she lived in Idaho, Washington and Montana before settling in Oregon. She worked as a child care provider for her grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Moscow. She enjoyed reading, writing, mini road trips and playing with her grandchildren. She also loved photography and singing. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Gunter. She is survived by her children Tiffany Gunter, Tim Davenport, Jennifer Seufert, and Steffany Seufert; siblings, Lynn Yapuncich and Steven Gunter; brother-in-law Mark Yapuncich; sister-in-law Wendi Gunter; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin, Jacob, Jayden, Tristan and Joseph. A memorial candlelight vigil service will be at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the South Jetty. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Fogarty, Sijota, Culter, Grogan, Kelleher, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5237/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Jess Raymond Fogarty Jess Raymond Fogarty, 79, of Rainier, Ore., died of complications from Alzheimer's on Jan. 21, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview, Wash. He was born Nov. 5, 1930 to Captain Frank and Stella Sijota Fogarty in Newport. He attended grade school and high school in Newport. In his senior year, 1949, at Newport High School, he was chosen to play in the second Shriner's All-Star Football Game at the Multnomah Stadium in Portland. He was awarded a football scholarship at the University of Oregon. He played two years under the coaching of Jim Aiken and Bill Bowerman. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was stationed in Okinawa during his two years and was honorably discharged Feb. 6, 1953. On Sept. 2, 1966, he married Marie Culter in Vancouver, Wash. He was a longshoreman for 45 years. He worked in Newport for 12 years and then transferred to Portland Local #8, where he worked for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella Fogarty; sister, Barbara Grogan; and brothers, Frank Fogarty, Joseph Fogarty, Robert Fogarty and George Fogarty. He is survived by his wife, Marie Fogarty; daughters, Arlynn (Greg) Kelleher of Houston, Texas and Kelly Fogarty of Los Angeles; son, Michael (Monica) Fogarty of Woodland, Wash.; sister-in-laws, Kathleen Fogarty, Donna Fogarty and Frances Fogarty; grandchildren, Chelsea and Max Kelleher of Houston and Danielle and Sean Fogarty of Woodland, Wash. A graveside service was held Monday at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. Memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Hospice Care Center, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Affordable Burial and Cremation is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Harris, Winfree, Page, Estes, Jones, Boese, Haskins, Sedgin, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5235/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Sherrie Estes Harris Sherrie Estes Harris, 71, of Alsea, Ore., died Jan. 16, 2010 at her home. She was born July 14, 1938 to Floyd W. and Vera M. (Winfree) Page in Bend. She attended grade school at Kenwood and graduated in 1956 from Bend Senior High School. She majored in music, played drums in six different bands, and won the Master Musician award. She earned a scholarship to Boise State University. She played other instruments as well, such as piano and guitar, performed recitals, and enjoyed tap dancing. She married Lloyd Estes in 1961 in Carson City, Nev. and maintained their home in Tangent. They had three children together, and she was also a stepmother. On June 4, 2000, she married William E. Harris. She and William enjoyed traveling in their motor home, spending winters in Arizona and Mexico and making new friends on those trips. She drove school bus in Albany for several years and then in Alsea for 17 years. She had a passion for dogs, raising German Shepherds from 1970 to 1989 and then Rottweilers for the next 10 years. She trained and showed her dogs, as well as giving obedience classes. She also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, dancing, gardening and fishing. She was a member of the Waldport Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease) at the Mayo Clinic in 2007. Because of the outstanding help, support and equipment provided by the ALS Association, the many doctors of the ALS clinic in Portland and especially the Benton Hospice staff she was allowed a substantially better quality of life. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Vera Page; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by her husband, William E. Harris; her three children, Larry Estes of Keizer, Kelly Jones of Montana and Meloney Brittani Boese of Montana; stepdaughters Lavonne Haskins of Laramie, Wyo. and Lorraine Sedgin of South Carolina; brother Jerry; 26 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, great nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Waldport. Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Albany is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Settle, Murnan, DeWitt, McGrath Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5234/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Gerald Allen Settle Gerald "Jerry" Allen Settle, 74, of Waldport, Ore., died of lung cancer on Jan. 21, 2010 at his home. He was born March 22, 1935 to Earle and Elberta (Murnan) Settle in Inglewood, Calif. He graduated from high school in California in 1953, and joined the U.S. Navy and later received an honorable discharge. He often shared his boyhood memories of living in Big Bear and Lancaster, Calif. In 1955, he moved with his family to southern Oregon, and then later moved with his parents to Waldport. Over the years, he was employed in a variety of jobs, ranging from the logging industry to retail sales. His hobbies included woodcrafting, working on cars and trucks and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Elberta Settle. He is survived by his brother James (Judy) Settle, of Surprise, Ariz.; and nieces, Cori DeWitt and Kim McGrath. Memorial donations may be made to "The Daily Bread" c/o RBC Ministries, P.O. Box 270, Grand Rapids, MI 49501. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Kasner, Warner, Wall, Schmidt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5233/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Hanyan J. Kasner Hanyan J. "Slim" Kasner, of Blodgett, Ore., died Jan. 5, 2010 at his home. Born in 1917, he was raised in Panora, Iowa and then joined the Navy in 1936. He met his wife, Leone, in Honolulu while stationed at the Pearl Harbor Sub Base, and they were married in Pensacola, Fla. in January 1941. During World War II, he served in the South Pacific, and after the war he continued his naval career, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 1956. Upon his retirement, Slim, Leone and their four children moved to the Lincoln County property they called Shamrock K Ranch. From 1956 until his death, he ran the Shamrock K. He also drove the Eddyville school bus from 1957 to 1968, was a partner in the Corvallis real estate firm Oregon Farms and Ranches, custom baled hay in the summer and occasionally filled in for the shop teacher at Eddyville High School. For many years, he was active in the Oregon Cattleman's Association, Oregon Beef Council, Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District, Future Farmers of America, and several 4-H clubs. He was a regular at every agricultural event in Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael and Patric; stepbrother Bill; half brothers, Corky and Tom; half sister Betty; grandson Andrew; and great-grandson Olyron. He is survived by his wife Leone; his children, Candace and James; sisters, Betty Warner of Des Moines, Iowa, Johnie Wall of Panora, Iowa, and Peachie Schmidt of Dorrance, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A community potluck and celebration of his life is planned for a future date. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Swancutt, Clark, Beine, Pubaldi, Park Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2010 Wayne Charles Swancutt Wayne Charles Swancutt, 79, of Newport, Ore., died Jan. 20, 2010 at his home. He was born May 24, 1930 to Ross and Bessie (Clark) Swancutt in Riceville, Iowa. "Red" grew up in Riceville, Iowa, the youngest of six siblings. In 1948, he graduated from Riceville High School. He married Beverly, the love of his life, on June 29, 1951. They lived in Riceville when their first son, David Wayne, was born. They moved to Northwood, Iowa in 1954, where they had their second son, Steven Jay. He and Bev lost an infant son, Neil, in 1956. They returned to Riceville where he purchased and ran the Riceville Locker. Their fourth child, Melissa, was born in 1960 in Riceville. He was a master butcher, skilled in meat processing and sausage making. After years owning the locker, he became the proprietor of Murphy's Tavern. In 1985, he and Bev moved to Oregon. They retired to Newport in 2002. For 15 years, he managed Safe-Lock Storage in South Beach. He was a member of the L.O.O.M. (Moose) Lodge 2238 and the Salmon River Athletic Club and greatly enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Bessie Swancutt; his son, Neil; sisters, Doris Beine and Hazel Pubaldi; and brothers, Dale Swancutt and William Swancutt. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Swancutt of Newport; son, David (Kerri) Swancutt of Riceville, Iowa; son, Steven (Susan) Swancutt of Manly, Iowa; daughter, Melissa Swancutt of Newport; sister, Jean (Swancutt) Park of Junction City; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held in Oregon and Iowa. Dates will be announced. Memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to a charity of one's choice. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.