This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: therearefour Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5175.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, I thought I was in the general section for posting a thread. It was very confusing how to post. I apologize. Could you direct me to the correct place? I have a 2nd posting out for a different question which might also be in the wrong place. 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: ElizabethPJohnston Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5174.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could you please tell us how this relates to Lincoln County, Oregon? Otherwise, it's probably more suitable for another message board. Thanks, Beth, Admin 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: ElizabethPJohnston Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5175.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could you please tell us how this relates to Lincoln County, Oregon? Otherwise, it's probably more suitable for another message board. Thanks, Beth, Admin 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: therearefour Surnames: Blair Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5175/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great Uncle Eli J. Blair was a lawyer for Platt, Field and Taylor in New York City (120 Broadway) and his WWII draft registration card indicates he was a self-employed lawyer #1 Wall Street. Can anyone advise if there is somewhere I could write to possibly get information on him from the above sources? I am seeking the NY bar association would be a possible source but do not know where to start that search. Thank you in advance for your help. Happy New Year's to my fellow genealogists. 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: therearefour Surnames: Meyers, Massey, Blair Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5174/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a document which states my great grandmother had an insurance policy from Prudential Insurance Company dated October 1917. She lived in Jersey City NJ and also on Long Island in New York. Is there a way to obtain a copy of the old policy? Any advice would be appreciated. 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: Pedersen, Hull, Hauck, Nevill, Liesinger, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5173/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Friday, Dec 18th, 2009 Sheila E. Pedersen Sheila E. Pedersen, 85, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 13, 2009 in Lebanon. She was born Feb. 21, 1924 to Leon Hull and Eva Hauck in Lake Preston, S.D. She graduated from high school in Huntington Park, Calif., studied foreign trade at University of California, Los Angeles, and psychology at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. She lived, worked and raised seven children in the Newport and Toledo area. She worked as a purchasing agent for Georgia-Pacific's Toledo division from 1963 to 1968, and worked as an executive secretary for Publishers Paper Company sawmill division in Toledo from 1968 to 1984. While in Toledo, she was an active member and past president of Business and Professional Women and served as Oregon state president in 1983. She was also a member and president of the Toledo Emblem Club. She was an avid book collector. Her love of books gained her recognition for creating and maintaining the "friends of the library" in the retirement community of Leisure World in Seal Beach, Calif. where she lived from 1985-1991. She enjoyed hunting, gardening, canning, building, painting and repairing. She enjoyed knitting and sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Hull and Rodney Hull. She is survived by her children, Stephen J. Nevill of Troy, Mont., Judy L. Pedersen Nevill of Lincoln City, Sheila K. Pedersen Nevill of Cascadia, Marty L. Pedersen of Gleneden Beach, Michael S. Pedersen of Toledo, Leif H. Pedersen of Alsea, and Cindy P. Pedersen-Liesinger of Salem; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to a library of one's choice. Neptune Cremation Service in Portland 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: Matthews, Wellman, Sponseller, Lenz, Mayjor, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5172/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Friday, Dec 18th, 2009 Dallas 'Rusty' Matthews Dallas "Rusty" Matthews, 84, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 14, 2009 at his home. He was born on Jan. 27, 1925 to George and Mary Matthews in Indianola, Neb. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and then was called back to duty during the Korean Conflict. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 with the 2nd Armored Division in Germany. He met the love of his life, Mary Wellman, while working for Pacific Northwest Bell in Portland, and they were married on Aug. 22, 1959 in Sunnyside. He retired in 1984 after 38 years with US West Communications. In 1985, he and Mary moved from Oregon City to Newport, where they enjoyed gardening and visits from their family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Matthews of Newport; daughters, Connie Sponseller of Aloha, Ore., and Doni Lenz of Newport; son William Mayjor of Las Vegas; brother George Matthews of North Platte, Neb.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private inurnment will be at a later date at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. 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: Schmit, Roemmich, Free, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5171/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Friday, Dec 18th, 2009 Lucien Nicholas 'Nick' Schmit II Lucien Nicholas "Nick" Schmit II, 43, of Lyons, Ore., died of cardiomyopathy on Dec. 13, 2009 at Salem Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1965 to Wes Schmit and Kayleen (Roemmich) Schmit in Portland. He attended Sherwood High School. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1993. He worked as a motor transport operator in Desert Storm. He received the Kuwait Liberation Medal, SW Asia Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He loved serving his country, and he served nine years in Germany. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs, camping, watching movies and country dancing. He was a country dance instructor while stationed in Germany. He also enjoyed working on his house and property, and being outdoors and watching his children's sports activities. He also loved fixing computers and designing web pages, and he owned Wizbones PC Computer Repair in Stayton. He is survived by his partner of 10 years, Mary Free of Lyons; his father Wes (Shanna) Schmit of Seal Rock; mother Kayleen Schmit of Tualatin; daughter Jasmine Schmit of Ellensburg, Wash.; son Nicholas Schmit of Lyons; brother John Schmit of Tualatin, and grandfather Albert Roemmich of California. Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 510 NE Harney St., Newport OR, 97365. A memorial service with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. 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: Schofield, Nunn, Busch, Pruenau, Wisdom, McCallie, Mitchell, Strouther, Laswell, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 93765 Friday, Dec 18th, 2009 Carol Ann Schofield Carol Ann Schofield, 53, of Lincoln City, Ore. died Dec. 9, 2009 at her home. She was born Aug. 16, 1956 to Clarence Schofield and Thelma (Bonnie) Nunn in Phoenix, Ariz. She attended school while growing up in Phoenix. In 1973, she married Lawrence Busch, and they later divorced in 1978. She met Michael Pruenau in 1987, and two years later they had a daughter, Lindsay Schofield. Carol completed her Certified Nursing Assistant training and worked as a caregiver throughout her life, including the care of her mother after her stepfather's death, until her mother moved to Phoenix. She then retired and relocated to Lincoln City. She loved going to the beach and collecting agates. She was an accomplished home decorator and also created floral decorations. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Schofield; mother, Thelma (Bonnie) Wisdom; and stepfather, Calvin Wisdom. She is survived by daughters, Lindsay Schofield and Jordyn McCallie of Lincoln City; sisters, Rhonda (Mark) Mitchell of Phoenix, Ellen "Candy" (Hank) Strouther of Sparks, Nev., Nina (Cookie) Laswell of Phoenix, and Jamie Schofield of Gaston; brothers, Dwight (Patti) Schofield of Hillsboro, and Robert Wisdom of McMinnville; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Lindsay Schofield c/o US Bank, 928 SW Fifth St., Lincoln City or any U.S. Bank branch location. 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: Kinder, Moreno, Villa, Eikeren, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Friday, Dec 18th, 2009 Laura Refugia Kinder Laura Refugia Kinder, 85, of Lincoln City, Ore. died Dec. 13, 2009 at her home. She was born in 1924 to Daniel and Laura (Moreno) Villa in Salinas, Calif. She joined the Navy in 1944 and received an honorable discharge in 1953. She was a graduate of a cosmetology college and became a beautician, which was her lifelong profession. She was the unofficial librarian for St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lincoln City and volunteered there exclusively. She was an avid reader and loved her dog, Mandy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Kinder. She is survived by her niece, Pamela Van Eikeren, of Bend. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City. A luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church. 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: Ferguson, Wallace, Snyder, McKibben, Boddy, Russell, Short Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5168/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Wednesday, Dec 23rd, 2009 Kathy Sue Ferguson Kathy Sue Ferguson, 61, of Toledo, Ore., died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Dec. 13, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. She was born June 11, 1948 to William "Harvey" Wallace and Elsie J. (Snyder) Wallace in Corvallis. She graduated from Toledo High School in 1966. She lived and worked in Lincoln County all of her life, and worked for the Best Western Agate Beach Inn in Newport for the past 13 years. She married Eugene P. Ferguson on Dec. 21, 1974 in Bellfountain, Ore. She was a member of the Abundant Life Center, the Sunnyridge Grange and was active in the Democratic Party. She was a 32-year member of the Toledo Eagles Auxiliary, where she worked her way through the chairs in the auxiliary from madam outside guard to the office of madam president in 1991 to 1992. For the last four years, she held the office of madam treasurer and chairperson for the auxiliary charity for Toledo Food Share. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, crafts, charity work and her family. She was preceded in death by her father, William "Harvey" Wallace; her husband, Eugene P. Ferguson; and daughter, Kathy Sue Ferguson II. She is survived by her mother, Elsie J. (Snyder) Wallace of Toledo; son, Peter Ferguson of Toledo; brother, William H. (Debbie) Wallace II of Albany; sisters, Karen McKibben of Toledo, Ruth Boddy of Toledo, Rosemary (Bob) Russell of Toledo and Juanita (Chris) Short of Toledo; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Peter Ferguson c/o West Coast Bank, 222 NE Highway 20, Toledo OR 97391. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Abundant Life Center, 1154 NW "A" St. in Toledo. 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: Lolley, Reitz, Newton, McCarter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5167/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Dec. 23, 2009 LEO ASA LOLLEY Leo Asa Lolley, 81, of Newport, Ore., died of leukemia on Dec. 15, 2009 at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1928 to Walter and Edith Lolley in Weiser, Idaho. He was in the U.S. Navy and worked as a flight engineer and a ground mechanic in Kodiak, Alaska at Moffett Flight Field. He worked at Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane, Wash. before moving to Oregon. He enjoyed all wildlife and building bird feeders, and he also built and painted a cabin in Elk City. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet. He is survived by half brothers, Gary Reitz and Larry Lolley; and half sisters, Judy Lolley, Betty Jo Newton and Mercedes McCarter. 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: Kuhl, Kent, Turner, Robinson, Sarver, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5166/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Wednesday, Dec 23rd, 2009 Patricia "Pat" Ann Kuhl Patricia "Pat" Ann Kuhl, 75, of Newport, Ore., died of cancer Dec. 17, 2009 in Keizer. She was born Dec. 13, 1934 to Samuel Paul Kent and Flora Edna Turner. She graduated from Newport High School in 1952 and later from Salem Business College. She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles as a customer service representative for five years before retiring in 1994. She then worked at the Newport Walmart for several years and was a senior companion in 2009. She was a member of the Newport chapter Eagles Lodge and American Legion Lodge. She was a native Oregonian, who lived in Salem and Newport, and loved living at the coast. Her blessings in life were her family and wonderful friends who included her Red Hat Ladies club, her card club ladies, her weekly happy hour ladies and many other friends. She was preceded in death by son, Mark Edward Kuhl; brother, Robert Kent; and grandson, Joshua Kuhl. She is survived by her daughter, Teri Lynn (Michael) Kuhl Robinson of Keizer; sons, Michael (Bev) Kuhl of Bremerton, Wash., and William "Chip" Kuhl of Washington; sister, Doreen Sarver of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and grandchildren, Quinn (Ashley) Robinson stationed in Afghanistan; Kyle Robinson of Keizer; Ashley Gohl-Kuhl of Bremerton, and Bryce Kuhl of Bremerton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 707 13th St. SE, Suite 299, Salem, OR 97301. 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: Mura, Gassaway, Gaubats, Beck, Johnson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5165/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009 William Madio Mura William Madio Mura, 65, of Siletz, Ore., died Dec. 22, 2009 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. He was born Dec. 8, 1944 to Madio Mura and Francis Gassaway in Yreka, Calif. He attended school in Mt. Shasta, Calif. through the eighth grade before taking time off to care for his grandmother. Later, he received his high school equivalent and attended Siskiyou Community College in Weed, Calif., where he received his welding degree. He worked in the timber industry as a logger, choker setter, mill worker and greenchain puller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, beading and loved his family. He was an elder member of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. He was preceded in death by his parents, Madio Mura and Francis Gassaway, a brother and two sisters. He is survived by children, Troy Robert (Teresa) Gaubats of Corning, Calif., Sheila Eileen Mura of Lakeland, Fla., Gina Maria Mata of Yerington, Nev., Lisa Beck of Lincoln City, and Christina Johnson of Redmond, Ore.; brother, Danny Louie Mura of Prineville; grandchildren, Kendra, Brenna, Michael, Danielle, Billy, Michelle, Ana, Madio, Katie, Jacob, Mathew and Jasmine; three great-grandchildren; cousins, nephews and a niece. A gathering will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz, followed by a reception. Interment will be at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz at a later date. 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: Jones, Newton, Knust, Denard, Conley, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5164/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009 Arvilla "Ivy" R. Jones Arvilla "Ivy" R. Jones, 76, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 20, 2009 at Newport Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 19, 1933 to Tommy Charles Newton and Lessie O. Knust in Rozet, Wyo. She is a graduate of The Dalles High School in The Dalles, and has lived in Lincoln County since 1961. She was married three times and raised four children. She worked in the hospitality industry at several locations throughout Lincoln County. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Newport, and enjoyed dancing, fishing, music, movies and gambling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Charles Newton and Lessie O. Knust, and her daughter, Ranae S. Conley Denard. She is survived by sons, Stephen L. Conley of Newport, Larry A. Conley of Beaverton and Ronald L. Conley of Florida; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No memorial service is planned. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangemen 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: Scott, Nickerson, Verstegen, Brosseau, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5163/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Thursday, Dec 24th, 2009 Betty Ann Scott Betty Ann Scott, 78, of Newport, Ore., died Dec. 21, 2009 at her home. She was born in 1931 to Ray and Lorene Nickerson in Modesto, Calif. Her occupations ranged from bookkeeping in the commercial real estate and insurance industries to managing a commissary in Saudi Arabia. For the past five years, she especially enjoyed working at the front desk for Elizabeth Street Inn in Newport. She loved and appreciated her time with her family, her extensive worldwide travels connected to her husband Jack's employment, and living in Newport where she grew numerous friendships. She particularly enjoyed her involvement with the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lorene Nickerson. She is survived by her husband of more than 54 years, Jack L. "Lee" Scott; sons, Loren of Sacramento, Calif., and Tyler of Greer, S.C.; sisters, Patricia Verstegen of Joseph, Ore., and Jeanne Brosseau of Cathlamet, Wash.; one granddaughter; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. No memorial service is planned. 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: thegenerals1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/4078.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You left off a Sister, Delores May Patten Naselle WA. thank you Everett Patten 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: jessicaabloom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/2664.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is my Grandmother 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: skielpinski Surnames: McKibbin, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/3944.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am a descendant of Stevenson McKibben (Likely Scotland > Pennsylvania > Ohio > Wisconsin > Iowa > Oregon and I live in California). I'm in contact with a very active McKibben researcher. I would gladly learn more about your line. I would expect we'd find a relationship. I am the granddaughter of Earl Robnett son of Nell Stevenson dau of James Stevenson and Lenora Hill. James' mother was a McKibbin. Have a great day. Merry Christmas, Susan Kielpinski 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: Davidson, Smith, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5162/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Wednesday, Dec 16th, 2009 Alice Ware Davidson Alice Ware Davidson, 64, of Seal Rock, Ore. died Dec. 3, 2009 at her home. She was born to Harold and Ruby in Farmington, Ohio, where she lived until age 11. She moved to a farm outside Newton Falls just prior to her father's death. She and her mother stayed there until Alice's graduation from Newton Falls High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Saint Luke's School of Nursing in Cleveland in 1968. She worked as a public health nurse in inner-city Cleveland while pursuing her master's degree at Case Western Reserve. She married James Arthur Davidson in August of 1968. They had two children, daughter Ann Claire, born in 1972 and son William John, born in 1973. They were married for 22 years, until his death in an automobile accident in 1990. While raising their children, they lived in Canada, England, Colorado, Vermont and Ohio. She worked as a nurse during these years specializing in public health, maternity, medical-surgical, neurological, oncology and hospice nursing. In 1988, she received her PhD in Nursing from the School of Nursing, University of Colorado, Denver. She assumed a dual role as assistant professor of nursing at the university and head of research at Boulder Community Hospital. In 1994, she was awarded a research fellowship at Harvard University, where she worked on a National Institutes of Health funded investigation of the role of environmental complexity in the physical and mental wellbeing of the elderly. In 2001, she received a research fellowship to travel to Pari, Italy to study with complexity science researchers at the Pari Institute. In 1997, she began traveling via RV with long time companion, John Smith. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, before purchasing a home in Seal Rock in 2006. She and John enjoyed the beautiful Oregon coastal summers and drove the RV south to visit family in the winter. She loved gardening, traveling and was a good food and micro-brew enthusiast and dedicated environmentalist. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Davidson. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 30, 2010 at her son John's restaurant, The Crushery, 1579 S. Pearl Street, Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport OR, 97365 or 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.