This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Livesay, Attridge Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6601/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Sept. 3rd, 2013 Mary E. Livesay Mary E. Livesay, 58, of Otter Rock, Ore., died Aug. 28, 2013 in Otter Rock. She was born Nov. 30, 1954 to Robert and Patricia Attridge in Seattle, Wash. No services are planned at this time. Bateman Funeral Home 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: Sax Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6600/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Sept. 3rd, 2013 Darrel Dean Sax Darrel Dean Sax, 78, of Crescent, Ore., died April 15, 2013. He was born Feb. 10, 1935. A celebration of life will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Newport Elks Lodge, 45 SE Moore Road in Newport. Baird Memorial Chapel in La Pine 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: Selvog Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6599/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TOLEDO, Ore. (AP) -- A Lincoln County sheriff's detective says kayakers found the body of a missing Toledo, Ore., man in Olalla Lake. Detective Trish Miller said Wednesday that the body of 55-year-old Quinton Selvog was spotted and retrieved Tuesday evening. Selvog had been reported missing and was last seen near the lake on Aug. 19. A search failed to find him then. 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: Clark, Doyle, King, Edenfield, Hockema, Wright, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 15th, 2013 John T. Clark John T. Clark passed away at the age of 75, August 13, 2013 at Avamere Rehabilitation Center, in Newport, Oregon from complications following surgery. John was born October 18, 1937 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan to Vera (Doyle) & Delmer Clark. John married his sweetheart Donna Marie Clark in Hulbert, MI. on July 26, 1958. Together, they had three children: Jeannie King of Waldport, Sonja (Bob)Edenfield of Toledo, Julee (Gary) Hockema of Waldport. Their children in turn gave John and Donna five grandchildren: Joshua King, Eileen Wright, Sean King, Calvin Hockema and Fallon Hockema. John had seven great-grandchildren. John was a lifelong resident of Waldport, OR. He was the business owner of 2 local business: Lincoln County Septic Service and the RV Car Wash. John was an avid sportsman and hunting was his ultimate passion. He was proud of his prize elk (pictured above). John had selflessly dedicated many years of his life in the United States Army and was a Veteran; he was also a member of VFW. John was a beloved husband, honorable father and loving grandfather. He was always caring and shared his love and compassion not only to his family but to all his friends and to those he met; including those in his church family at the South Beach Community Church. John is preceded in death by his dear mother: Vera (Doyle) Clark and father: Delmer Clark. Brothers: Fred & William Clark and sister: Ella May Clark. A graveside service will be held for close family & friends at Aldergrove Cemetery(Eckman Creek) in Waldport on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Aldergrove Cemetery is located off of Eckman Creek Road just east of Waldport, OR. Portrait "Honorable Grandfather" done by his grandson, Joshua King 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: Estes, Gorman, Murrain, Vermaas, Bagley, Whitney, Welch, MacPherson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6597/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 15th, 2013 Elliott Robert Estes Elliott Robert Estes, 69, passed away at home in Waldport in the arms of his devoted wife on Friday, August 9. He was a warrior in the eyes of his family as he battled liver cancer this past year. Elliott was born July 30, 1944 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia to an American Soldier and an Australian war bride, Arvin and Ray (Gorman) Estes. Two years later, in 1946, Elliott sailed with his mother to the United States to meet his father for the first time. He grew up in Warrenton, Oregon in the family home his father built. For over 30 years, Elliott worked for the Oregon University System, first at Portland State University where he met Dale (his wife of 22 precious years), and then at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls. He retired from OIT as their Facilities Manager in 2001, and began construction of the couple's Oregon Coast home which he designed himself. Elliott and Dale shared a great love of God and family (his grandchildren held a very special place in his heart). Some of their most joyous times were spent with family. They loved to travel and were able to celebrate their 20th anniversary by cruising to Alaska, a long-time dream. Elliott enjoyed puttering about in his workshop, landscaping their property, and caring for their home. He built a pond at each of the three homes in which they lived. Many would say Elliott had an interesting sense of humor, and he shared it with everyone he could. At home, a familiar sight was Elliott resting in his recliner, working a crossword puzzle, with a kitty on his lap. For the last 10 years, Elliott volunteered once a week at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, sharing his knowledge and humor with visitors, young and old. He also was a volunteer docent at the Heceta Lightkeeper's house where he loved to talk to visitors about the history of the house and keepers' families. His great grandfather was one of the first lighthouse keepers in Australia; perhaps this was Elliott's way of carrying on the family tradition. His last weeks on earth were filled with love and special times; with so much support from family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Dale, his three dear daughters, Tami Murrain (her husband Eugene, their children Tia, Kalene, and J.J.), Lisa Estes, and Bethany Vermaas (her husband Steve Bagley, their children Kyler, Alexa, Skily, and Makayla), his brother Forrest "Allen" Estes, sister Gayle Whitney-Welch (her husband Dave), and in Australia, his aunt Una MacPherson. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 24 at Waldport Community Presbyterian Church. He will be laid to rest at Oceanview Cemetery in Warrenton, OR. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Attn: Jennifer Locklear, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport. Or 97365 or the American Cancer Society. 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: Piquett, Furlong, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6596/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 15th, 2013 Charles D. Piquett Charles D. Piquett, 62, of Corvallis, Ore., died Aug. 9, 2013 in Portland. He was born April 26, 1951 to Augustus and Inez (Furlong) Piquett in Hazel Green, Wis. McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis 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: Estes, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6595/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 15th, 2013 Elliott R. Estes Elliott R. Estes, 69, of Waldport, Ore., died Aug. 9, 2013. He was born July 30, 1944 to Arvin C. and Ray Elizabeth Estes in Australia. A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Waldport Community Presbyterian Church, at Highway 34 and Bay Street. 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: Abner, Rowe, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6594/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 16th, 2013 Marianne E. Abner Marianne E. Abner, 80, of Yachats, Ore., died Aug. 11, 2013. She was born Sept. 13, 1932 to LeRoy and Ida Rowe in Klamath Falls, Ore. A celebration of life will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Crestview Golf Club, 1680 Crestline Dr. in Waldport. Bateman Funeral Home 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: Merrill, Stoddard, Monserrat, Channer, Jones, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6593/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 20th, 2013 Osmond Jed Merrill Osmond Jed Merrill, known as "OJ" or "Jed" to his friends, passed peacefully at home on August 12, 2013. Jed was born to Ralph Douglas and Lucile Stoddard Merrill on a beautiful sunny day June 3, 1921 in Richmond, Utah. He was named by his grandfather, William I. Stoddard. Jed was born in Richmond, Cache County, Utah. The family also lived in Clifton, Blue Creek area of Utah before moving to Moreland, Idaho. Jed was the 5th son in the family of thirteen children. As a young boy, Jed was awarded the "Life Scout" designation to attend the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, DC in the 1930's. He was an accomplished state athlete lettering in baseball and basketball, and the District Champion in Horseshoes. He graduated from Moreland High School as Class and Student Body President. Jed married Maria Monserrat in 1946 and moved to Vanport College in Portland, Oregon to attend college after service in the US Army's 126th Field Artillery Battalion. Later, Jed settled in Eugene, Oregon where he developed skills as a building contractor, landlord, and teacher at Lane Community College. Jed remained active as a young adult; bowling in a league, singing in Eugene Gleeman, and as a member of the Eugene ELKS. Whether creating a landscape design, managing and repairing apartments, or broadening a mind with a challenging question, Jed kept busy. Jed has raised four children: Victoria Channer of Siletz, OR; Debra Jones of South Beach, OR; O. Jay Merrill of Bend, OR; and Michel (Cindy) Merrill of Bend, OR. He has five granddaughters: Michelle Channer, Ivy Jones, Deena Bahr-Merrill, Natalie Merrill and Eva Merrill. He had settled in the peaceful Alsea Valley gardening with his wife Alvanita Stouder Merrill. Funeral services will be held 1PM on Friday, August 23rd, 2013 at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th Street, Corvallis, OR. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lane Community College Foundation "In Memory of Osmond Jed Merrill", 4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405 or on-line at www.lanecc/edu/foundation. 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: Hirsch, Gano, Mabe, Langan, Tower, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6592/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 20th, 2013 Mark Lee Hirsch Mark Lee Hirsch of Winchester, formally from Toledo, Oregon, passed away July 25th, 2013 from respiratory failure. He was born July 4th, 1947 in Nebraska to Calvin Hirsch and LaBerta Gano. Mark is preceded in death by his mother: LaBerta Mabe; step-father: Delbert Mabe; and a brother: Rick Hirsch. Mark is survived by 2 daughters: Angie Langan of Dexter, Or., Brittani Hirsch of Springfield, Or.; 1 granddaughter: McKenzie; and a sister: Patty Tower of Toledo. No funeral arrangements pending. 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: BVoudreaux, Shirrell, Wise, Edmondson, Fowler, Partida, Kunchick, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6591/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 20th, 2013 Maxine Boudreaux Maxine Boudreaux, 90, of Toledo died August 19, 2013 in Toledo from age related causes. She was born September 20, 1922 in Hoquiam, Washington to Flossie (Shirrell) and Emmett (Buzz) Wise. When Maxine was 12 years old, her family moved to Toledo where her father worked as a tugboat Captain. After graduating from Toledo High School in 1941, she worked at National Security Bank, C.D. Johnson Lumber Company and retired from Central Lincoln PUD in 1984. Maxine married Paul "Boody" Boudreaux on May 5, 1946 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Toledo. They met at an army dance in Yachats. While raising their family, she was very active as a Brownie Leader, Cub Scout Leader, 4-H Horticulture Leader and Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of Home Extension, Toledo Civic club, Trinity United Methodist Church, UMW (United Methodist Women), Miriam Circle and had volunteered at the Methodist Thrift Shop for a number of years. Gardening, traveling and being with her friends and family were her joys in life. Survivors include her daughter: Ann (Larry) Edmondson of Toledo, Oregon; son: Lee (Laura) Boudreaux of Spanaway, Washington; sister: Betty Lou Fowler of Toledo, Oregon; six grandchildren: Michelle Edmondson of Astoria, Oregon, Marci (Pete) Partida of Buckeye, Arizona, Melanie Edmondson of Portland, Oregon, Nicole' (Chris) Kunchick of Salt Lake City, Utah, Brian (Kami) Boudreaux of Tacoma, Washington, Julie Boudreaux of Kirkland, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul "Boody" Boudreaux on 2/10/03 and her parents, Flossie and Emmett Wise. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Toledo. A private burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo History Center or Toledo Flower Baskets in care of Toledo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 32, Toledo, OR 97391. Arrangements are entrusted to Bateman Funeral Home. 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: Hocken, Altree Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6590/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97265 Aug 21st, 2013 Frances Jean Hocken Frances Jean Hocken, 91, of Newport, Ore., died Aug. 8, 2013 in Newport. She was born May 17, 1922 to Frances and Victoria Altree in Toledo, Ore. No services are planned at this time. Bateman Funeral Home 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: Maxfield Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6589/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 21st, 2013 Duane 'Duffy' Maxfield Duane "Duffy" Maxfied, 63, of Newport, Ore., died Aug. 16, 2013 in Corvallis, Ore. He was born Aug. 21, 1949 in Oregon. No service is planned at this time. 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: Lippman, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6588/mb.ashx Message Board Post: News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 21st, 2013 Burton 'Burt' Lippman A Celebration of A Life Well Lived for Burt Lippman will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St. Friends and family are invited to attend. There will be social time and a program will follow. In an effort to keep the program timely, those who would like to share a story or memory of Burt are asked to send it to the following email address for the family to collect and reflect on. The address is sendingthoughtsofburtxl@aol.com. There is not an open mic planned for the program. For more information, contact lorna@newportchamber.org or call 541-265-8801. 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: danielcs10 Surnames: daniel colby smallwood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/168.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey This is Colby Smallwood email danielpace2010@gmail.com 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: joswearingen Surnames: Pollard, Read Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6587/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I hope someone can help me find my second cousin, Sharon (or Sharyn) Lynnette Pollard Read. She was born June 16, 1943 in San Francisco. Her mother was Winnifred "Jayne" Niemoller, father was Garvey Albert Pollard. I believe she married a James Curtis Read in 2005 in Lincoln County OR. She last contacted her cousin Don Nielsen about 12 years ago. It's important that we locate her. Any suggestions? swearingen.jo@att.net Thanks, Jo 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: Bontrager, Kirby, Parker, Thomas,Schmeidt, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6586/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Geddy Lee Bontrager June 4, 2013 Geddy Lee Bontrager Geddy Lee Bontrager died March 9, 2013 in Lincoln City. He was born February 27, 1993 in Astoria, OR and moved to Naselle, WA in 2000, then to Lincoln City in 2006. Geddy attended Taft High until 2010. He began employment at McMenamins Brew Pub in 2007 and was most recently employed at Lil Sambos. His hobbies included skim boarding, skateboarding and video games. At one time, he was ranked among the top online "gamers" in the world and trial tested games prior to public release. Geddy is survived by his mom, Carla (Bontrager) Kirby, Lincoln City; his two brothers, Christopher Kirby, 27, Forest Grove, OR and PFC Dustin Parker, 22, Fort Bliss, Texas; deployed in Afganistan. His sister-in-law Heather Thomas-Parker and two nephews, Kaleb and Isaac Parker, Fort Bliss, TX. Step-brother, Joshua Schmeidt, Lincoln City, OR. grandmother Sue Bontrager, DeLong, WA; two aunts, two cousins and two step-sisters. "If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven to bring you home again." 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: Funk, Drussell, Osborne, Smith, Taylor, Heidel, Wight, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6585/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 4, 2013 Glen R. Funk Glen R. Funk, 68 of Neotsu, OR, surrounded by his family, was called home by the Lord on May 22, 2013. Glen was born to Glenn I. Funk and Beth Drussell Funk of Burley, Idaho on August 23, 1944. After Glen graduated from Burley High School he entered the U.S. Navy in 1961 and served on the USS Kitty Hawk in the South China Sea, He was honorably discharged in 1965. Glen and Effie A. Osborne married on September 26, 1966 and together they have 2 sons, Kip R. Funk and Tyron G. (Dusty) Funk . Glen has one grandson, Celeb Lawson Funk and 3 granddaughters, Chelsea Smith, Kassidy Funk & Haley Funk. He loved his sons and was completely smitten with his grandkids. The granddaughters had him wrapped around their fingers. He loved spending time with them all. Despite his dry sense of humor, he was loved by many. Glen and Effie lived in Burley, Idaho until 1968 when they moved to Canby, OR to raise their sons. He worked for Publisher Paper Co. in Liberal, OR from 1968 to 1987. He bought the Corner Pub in Canby, OR in 1992 and operated it until 1999. He then moved to Neotsu and started Funk's Window Washing in 1999 with his two sons. Glen loved golf, bowling and watching and feeding hummingbirds. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Effie A Osborne Funk; 2 sons, Kip R. Funk, Tyron G. (Dusty) Funk; brother, Kenneth Funk; sisters, Joyce Taylor, Patricia Heidel and Pam Wight; granddaughters, Chelsea Smith, Kassidy Funk and Haley Funk; grandson Caleb Lawson Funk. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn I Funk and Elizabeth Drusell Funk and one grandson, Joshua Lawson Funk. A Celebration of Life was held on June 2, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post in Canby, OR. Affordable Burial and Cremation of Lincoln City is in care of the 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: Mathews, Corbett, Wriggelsworth, Kulju, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6584/mb.ashx Message Board Post: June 4, 2013 The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 Marilyn Dawn Mathews Marilyn Dawn Mathews, 66, after a long battle with cancer died Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was born March 5, 1947 in Renton, WA to George and Gloria Corbett. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel G. Mathews of Otis, loving daughter Kristin (Eric) Wriggelsworth of Otis, sister Georgia L. Kulju of Lincoln City, brother Brett Corbett of Springfield, grandchildren; Daniel B. Mathews and Taylor K. Wriggelsworth of Otis and many others who knew and loved her very much. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later 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: Spath, Fargon, Cook, Davis, Balemi, D'Agostino, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6583/mb.ashx Message Board Post: June 13, 2013 The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Richard J. Spath Richard J. "Dick" Spath 82, Depoe Bay, OR died peacefully of lung cancer April 5, 2013 at Hillside House Assisted Living, Lincoln City, OR with his wife at his bedside. He was born May 7, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, the third of four children born to Edward Louis Spath and Margaret Rose Fargo. He graduated from McBride High School in St. Louis in 1948 and attended St Louis University and Washington University, both in St. Louis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from University of Missouri, Columbia MO in 1956. Following high school graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and after basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base, served on board the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Leyte for one year, then was a member of the Naval Reserve while a student. He was called to active duty again during the Korean War where from 1952-1954 he served on the U.S.S. Lake Champlain, also an aircraft carrier. He was honorably discharged after a total of four years, five months in the Navy. He accepted a sales position with Union Carbide Chemical Company after receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree and moved to New York for training. He remained with Union Carbide for thirty years, working in sales and later, sales management. As a technical representative, he sold a variety of chemicals and resins to many different industries throughout the country. In 1977 he was promoted to Area Sales Manager with oil field and gas treating chemicals his specialty. After his period of training in NYC, he was transferred to Chicago where he met his future wife, Jan Carolyn Cook. They were married October 4, 1958 at the Fullerton Covenant Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL and became the parents of Nancy Carolyn and John Edward. Working for a large corporation meant many moves for Dick and his family. They were transferred from Chicago to Atlanta, GA, and after a move to Chattanooga, TN, they later built a home overlooking a lake at nearby Ooltewah, TN. Those moves were followed by transfers to Columbia, MD; Mission Viejo, CA; Pleasanton, CA and finally Dallas TX where they remained for nine years. He took early retirement in 1986 and for the first time he and Jan could choose their new location and they chose Oregon's central coast and built their home near Depoe Bay. As a teen Dick played soccer and baseball and later began playing both golf and his favorite, tennis and was a certified SCUBA diver. Music, especially jazz, was an important part of his life. He was actively involved in his children's schools and activities as a member of PTA, swim team booster club and coach for both Little League and soccer. After moving to Oregon, he was an active member of the homeowner's association, serving as an officer and on the board of directors. Until the last few years, he continued playing tennis at least once a week. He was an intelligent, well spoken, though private person, who enjoyed his years of retirement because he never felt defined only by his job. No matter where the family lived or traveled, he could be counted on to research the area as thoroughly as possible. The family made several driving trips across the United States, but later his favorite vacation area was the Caribbean and a windjammer trip was his choice for the perfect cruise. Never too old to enjoy Disneyland Dick and Jan's 50th wedding anniversary was spent there with their family. He lived a full, happy, busy life for nearly 83 years, He was preceded in death by his parents and eldest brother Edward. He is survived by his wife Jan; daughter Nancy (Robert) Davis, Oakland, CA; son John, Austin, TX; grandchildren David (Joy) Balemi and Alex and Alicia Davis; brother Donald and sister Shirley D'Agostino and several nieces and nephews. The Spath family wishes to thank the staff at Hillside House, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Hospice and 911 responders for the attentive care given to Richard. No services are planned, but remembrances may be sent in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the michaeljfox.org site for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. 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.