This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Martin Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5635/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Posted: Friday, Nov 5th, 2010 The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Newport Foursquare Church welcomes new pastor Newport Foursquare Church officially installed its new senior pastor, Cameron Martin, this month. He is pictured with his wife, Sharri. (Courtesy photo--see attached below) On Oct. 10, Newport Foursquare Church officially installed Pastor Cameron Martin as senior pastor. Martin and wife, Sharri, moved from Phoenix, Ariz. to accept the appointment at Newport Foursquare, which has ministered on the central coast for more than 30 years. He is the seventh pastor to lead at NFC, formerly known as New Life Center, and has been in full-time ministry since 2004 at Grace Chapel in Scottsdale, Ariz. "I believe God has called me to lead people to live their faith, to grow, to serve those around them, and to encourage others to do the same," Martin said. "I live a life filled with hope, marked by faith, and managed in joy. However, that was not always the case." Martin, born into the hippie culture around the turn of the '70s, said it was inevitable that he would be involved in many self-indulgent, self-destructive habits. For a time, that was true. Before finishing high school, he began a career in musical theatre, which he called an amoral playground in which he could never have lasted though he tried for almost a decade. For the complete article see the 11-05-2010 issue of the News Times, Newport, OR. 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: Giffen, Jerro, Linton, Marrington, Moore, Thoreson, Fulkerson, O'Leary, Borgen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5634/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Oct 27th, 2010 Bill Giffen Edward William "Bill" Giffen, 80, of Sheridan, Ore., died Oct. 22, 2010. He was born Sept. 1, 1930 to Llewellyn D. and Marie I. Jerro Giffen in Englemine, Calif. He lived in California until moving to Bandon in the early 1930s. He married Diane Agnes Linton May 31, 1951 in Grand Ronde. He was drafted into the Army in 1951, trained at Camp Roberts in California and was stationed in Okinawa, where he was part of the military police. He returned to live in Klamath Falls, where he attended Oregon Technical Institute receiving training in commercial and domestic refrigeration. For 46 years, he and Diane made their home in Waldport, where they owned and operated Giffen Refrigeration and Appliance and Western Auto Store. He was an active member of the community and was involved with the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. He was a member of the Yachats volunteer fire department and was also a director for the Pioneer Telephone Co-operative for 16 years. He was a member of the Catholic Church. In 2002, Sheridan became their home. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, hunting and fishing. He loved little children and animals, as well as pulling a good joke on someone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Llewellyn and Marie Giffen; and brother, Jack Giffen Sr. He is survived by his wife, Diane Giffen, of Sheridan; daughter, Debbie Marrington of Sheridan and Brookings; sisters, Ione Moore of Dallas and Virginia Thoreson of Roseville, Calif.; stepsister, Carol Fulkerson of San Francisco; grandson Sean O' Leary; great-grandson Nathaniel Borgen; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. A viewing was held Oct. 26, with a recitation of the rosary in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the Grand Ronde Tribal Gym. Interment will follow in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. An online memorial book is available at www.dallastribute.com. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas 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: Fouts, McDonald, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5633/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Oct 27th, 2010 Lee (Leila) Fouts Lee (Leila) McDonald Fouts, 72, of Newport, Ore., died following a long illness on Oct. 19, 2010 at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1937 and was raised in Beaver, Pa. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, class of 1955. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and served for several years as treasurer of the sorority's Oregon coast organization. She resided in Delaware, Ohio for a number of years before moving to Newport in 1992. A very social and fun-loving person, she and her husband, Jim, enjoyed motorcycling throughout Ohio in their earlier years. An avid bridge player, she attained the rank of Life Master. She participated in numerous bridge tournaments and helped organize and conduct annual tournaments in Newport. Lee loved animals and rescued and cared for numerous dogs. She will be missed by her many friends throughout the U.S. and in England. She is survived by her husband, Jim Fouts, and numerous nephews and nieces. Memorial donations may be made to local animal shelters. In keeping with her wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be conducted. 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: O'Hagan, Lerch, Stauss, Hensley, Blaker, Schmidt, Christensen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5632/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Oct 29th, 2010 Stephen Gregory O'Hagan Stephen Gregory O'Hagan, 57, of Waldport, Ore., died Sept. 29, 2010 in North Bend. He was born April 8, 1953 in Merced, Calif. He was raised and educated in central California, where he worked as a body and fender mechanic. He loved motorcycles and had owned many classic Harleys, including a '37 knucklehead, a '51 panhead and a '76 shovelhead. He had made his home for the last 12 years in Waldport, where he owned and operated C&S Cycles with his brother, producing motorized cruiser bicycles. He would give anyone a chance, and was always willing to share with those in need. He also enjoyed collecting guns and making music. He loved to make everybody laugh, and most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his companion, Kelleen Lerch of Waldport; son, Stephen O'Hagan II of Tillamook; daughter Mistie O'Hagan of Travis AFB, Calif.; parents, Evelyn and Anthony Stauss of Waldport; brothers, Curtis O'Hagan of Austin, Texas, Michael O'Hagan of Waldport and Chris O'Hagan of Waldport; sisters, Lyndi Hensley of North Bend, Lela O'Hagan of Waldport, Lora Jeanne Blaker of Austin, Debra Schmidt of North Bend and Jill Christensen of Moses Lake, Wash.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the clubhouse in Bayshore Estates in Waldport. Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary in Coos Bay 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: Thomas, Ruicker, Rantleberg, Brown, James, Marshall, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5631/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Oct 29th, 2010 Bill Thomas Jr. Willis "Bill" D. Thomas Jr., 88, of Lincoln City, Ore., died from complications due to a fall on Sept. 10, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. He was born Jan 3, 1922 to Emma Louise Ruicker and Willis D. Thomas Sr. in Hillsboro, Ore. He married June Rantleberg in 1941, and then later married Donna Brown in 1963. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland, as well as Dale Carnegie Teaching Courses plus numerous trade school courses. He joined the U.S. Marines, serving in Guadalcanal, Company B 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marines Division, 3rd boat on shore. He worked for the railroad and in construction, and taught driving of large trucks through Teamsters and lastly for Callam Co. Transit in Washington. He loved the L.A. Dodgers, photography, waterskiing and camping in his younger years, coaching Little League, playing ball with his grandson, and rock collecting with his kids and music. He had a fabulous voice and would always sing his favorite Nat King Cole song. He always knew how to charm the ladies of all ages; they gravitated to his attentions even till the age of 88. He captivated people with his stories. He loved his dachshund, Beau, who lived to be 18. He co-raised three children, whom he was always proud of. He was preceded in death by his half-brother. He is survived by his daughter, Irene (Dan) Thomas-James of Lincoln City; sons, Jonathan (Jan) Thomas of Novato, Calif. and Randy (Mikiko) Thomas of Las Vegas; grandson Brett Martin of Portland; granddaughter Laurel Marshall of northern California; and two great-grandchildren. There will be three services in the summer of 2011: one at Willamette National Cemetery; a celebration of life for friends and family filled with his favorite "chocolates," sweets and coffee; and a scattering of his remains at his favorite railroad crossings that he worked on during his teens. Any food donations to homeless people would be appreciated and living life with a "Pay It Forward" mentality would be his wishes. 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: Van Fossan, Atchison, Thompson, Eichleberry, Paseke, Hansen, Mucken, Lewis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5630/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Oct 29th, 2010 Billy Jo Van Fossan Billy Jo Van Fossan, 82, of Lake Oswego, Ore., died of natural causes on Oct. 12, 2010 at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1928 to William E. Atchison and Venus Z. Thompson Atchison of Arkansas City, Kan. She graduated from Wichita High School and attended journalism courses at Oregon State University School of Journalism. She was a stay-at-home mother and homemaker for many years. She married Eldon June Van Fossan on Aug. 17, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2002. She also served at her husband's side as pastor's wife from 1958 to 1990 in Winters, Calif., San Diego, Seattle and Toledo, Ore. She was the library director for Toledo Public Library from 1966 to 1968. She enjoyed writing and publishing poems, song lyrics, human-interest stories and religious articles. She also enjoyed photography, writing, reading and music. She was a member of Toledo Baptist Church and Clackamas Bible Church in Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon June Van Fossan; parents, William and Venus Atchison; brothers, Hayden Atchison and Richard Atchison; and sister, Judith Ann Atchison Eichleberry. She is survived by her son Paul (Maggie) Van Fossan; daughter, Kathryn (Delbert G. Paeske) J. Van Fossan Paeske; grandchildren, Thomas A. Hansen of Camas, Wash., Gretchen (Troy Mucken) Van Fossan Mucken and Rebecca (Kevin M. Lewis) S. Van Fossan Lewis; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Emily, Joshua, Jacob and Abigail. . 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: Wagner, Ryan, Tiagwad, Burgess, Deckard, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5629/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Oct 29th, 2010 Tamara E. Wagner Tamara "Tami" E. Wagner, 52, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Oct. 25, 2010. She was born June 5, 1958 to John and Mary (Ryan) Tiagwad in South Norwalk, Conn. She graduated from high school in 1976 and went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1980, obtaining her bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. She moved to Idaho, where she worked for the Idaho Fish and Game. She met and married David Wagner in 1982 and then moved to the Portland area in 1989. Tami always wanted to live on the coast, so in 1992, they moved to Lincoln City and built a log home on Schooner Creek. During her 21 years at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, she made many friends and was there to help anyone in need. She is survived by her husband, David; daughter, Hilary; son, Ryan; father, John (Rhoda) Tiagwad; mother, Mary (Robert) Burgess; brother, Michael (Debra) Tiagwad; and 11 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 NE Yaquina Heights Drive in Newport. There will be a celebration of life gathering of family and friends held on Nov. 6th in Newport. For those wishing to express their sympathies to Tami's family, her husband, Dave Wagner, has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the funds set up to help ODFW colleague Casey Deckard with the continuing expenses stemming from his own motor vehicle accident almost a year ago. Memorial donations may be sent to Umpqua Bank (541-563-7250) for the benefit of Casey Deckard or West Coast Bank (541-563-3273) for "The Friends of Waldport for the benefit of Casey Deckard." Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City 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: Petterson, Kotchuk, Calkin, Crawford, Stanwood, St. John, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5628/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Oct 29th, 2010 Ronald Petterson Ronald Barry Petterson, 65, of Newport, Ore., died Oct. 23, 2010 at his home. He was born Oct. 6, 1945 to Mitchell and Anita (Kotchuk) Petterson in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. He was raised in Portland and attended Benson High School and Clark College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 as an air traffic control tower chief, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He began his electronics career at Western Electric Co. Later, he chose to become a commercial roofer working for Buckaroo Roofing and ABC Roofing, serving on the union board, before moving to the Oregon coast. He followed that with self-employment as a commercial roofing consultant and was proud of his contract work for the Mentor Graphics headquarters building in Wilsonville. He retired from roofing to work in property management. He married Carol Calkin on Dec. 15, 1985. Together, they managed several properties, including The Highlands in Gearhart, Little Whale Cove in Depoe Bay, 150 rental homes for Tenly Company in the Salem/Keizer area, and Little Creek Cove Condominiums in Newport. He was a member of the American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, golf, poker and cribbage. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Anita Petterson. He is survived by his wife, Carol Petterson of Newport; son, Don Jay; sisters, Sharon (Paul) Crawford of Gresham, Janice (David) Stanwood of Gresham and Darlene (Gary Sr.) St. John of Rockaway; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2817, 106 E. Olive St., 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: Wade, Theesfeld, Capri, Stanger, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5627/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Dolores Wade Dolores Annette Wade, 84 of Tidewater, Ore., died Oct. 27, 2010 at her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1926 to Henry and Rosella Theesfeld in Kankakee, Ill. While attending college in Eugene, she met Walter "Lee" Wade, where he worked for Kendales Photography Studio. They were married on April 28, 1951 and moved to Otter Rock. After four years in Otter Rock, they moved to Newport, where they raised their family in a town they loved to call their home for 38 years. After retirement, they decided to move up the Alsea River to Tidewater, where for the last 17 years, they have enjoyed living next to the river. She loved the outdoors, working in her gardens, fishing, pheasant hunting, or just sitting on her deck on the Alsea River enjoying nature. She was an extraordinary oil painter, and has left many beautiful paintings for her family to enjoy. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lee Wade, and daughters, Claudia Capri and Michelle Stanger, all of Tidewater; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 NE Yaquina Heights Dr. in Newport. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 110 NE Alder St. in Toledo, with burial to follow at the Toledo Cemetery. 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: Short, Peterson, Bushue, Hansen, Lucero, cedergreen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5626/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Lola Short Lola Margaret Short, 90, of Sweet Home, Ore., died of natural causes on Oct. 27, 2010 at her daughter's home in Sweet Home. She was born Feb. 7, 1920 in Las Animas, Colo. and continued to live in the area until moving to Toledo, Ore. in 1948 with her husband, Sam Short, and daughters, Judith and Sharon. She and Sam moved to Corvallis in 1993. She was a beloved wife and mother, a talented seamstress, a wonderful friend and always a gracious lady who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Sam Short; daughters, Judith (Tom) Peterson and Sharon (Martin) Bushue; grandchildren, Scott Hansen, Karen Lucero, Shannon Cedergreen and Renee Cedergreen; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Sweet Home Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. April Hall Cutting. Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City 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: Conte, Pitts, Tilly, Bellavita, Carney, Olson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5625/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Phyllis Irene Tilly-Pitts Conte Phyllis Irene "Pip" Tilly-Pitts Conte, of Englewood, Fla., died Oct. 25, 2010 at her son's home in Waldport, Ore. She was born Aug. 6, 1922 to Maude and Roy Tilly-Pitts in Wales, and raised in Wembly, England. She served in the Woman's Royal Navy Service in World War II. She was an actress who worked many years with the Tallahassee Little Theater in Tallahassee, Fla. and the Lemon Bay Playhouse in Englewood, Fla. She also had a role in the 1968 John Wayne movie "Green Berets." She was an avid tennis player, playing well into her early 80s, winning numerous awards for the Englewood Tennis Club women's team. She loved the sea, and her ashes will be scattered in warm ocean waters. She is survived by her children, Christopher Bellavita of Cottage Grove, Gerard Bellavita of Waldport, Cathleen (Conte) Carney of Washington, D.C., Allison (Conte) Olson of Big Lake, Minn., William "Bill" Conte of Stockholm, Sweden; and her grandchildren, Radiance Bellavita of Seattle, Justin Bellavita, of Eugene, Sara Bellavita of Lake Tahoe, Gabriel Bellavita of Cottage Grove, Julian Bellavita of Cottage Grove, Matt Olson of Big Lake, Minn. and Grace Olson of Big Lake. 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: Ouderkirk, Riley, Berg, Stark, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5624/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Sheri Del Ouderkirk Sheri Del Ouderkirk, 63, of Newport, Ore., died of cancer on Oct. 26, 2010 at her home. She was born May 1, 1947 to Norm and Patty (Riley) Berg in Pullman, Wash. She was retired, and will be remembered for her many years as a family advocate with the Lincoln County School District. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Berg. She is survived by her husband, Woody Ouderkirk of Newport; children, Alissa Stark and Travis Berg; mother, Patty Berg; brothers, Bill Berg and Brian Berg; and two grandchildren. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Sam Case Elementary "School Supply Fund," 459 NE 12th St., 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: Roberts, Oden, Stark, Aja, Adams Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5623/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Elsie Roberts Elsie A. Oden Roberts, 95, of the Pioneer Mountain area, died while recovering from a fall on Oct. 23, 2010 in Corvallis, Ore. She was born July 15, 1915 to Osee and Clara Oden in Wimer, Ore. She left southern Oregon to come to the Oregon coast. She always remembered crossing over the bay from South Beach to Newport on a ferry, as there was no bridge yet. She worked as a cook and housekeeper in Toledo before meeting and eventually marrying Pete T. Roberts. They were wed Sept. 5, 1936 in Vancouver, Wash. and had three children, Vonney L., Betty G. and Thomas R. Roberts. She was no stranger to pain, having had rheumatoid arthritis since age five. She and Pete lost their first born to pneumonia at the age of three. She was widowed in 2003. She enjoyed cooking, drawing, camping and taking care of the home the family had lived in since 1948. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Volney, Alfred and Otis Oden. She is survived by children, Betty G. Roberts, of Carson City, Nev. and Thomas and Sharon Roberts of Toledo, Ore.; three grandchildren, Michelle Stark and Joe Aja of Carson City, Shannon and Melody Roberts of Toledo and Heather and Greg Adams of McMinnville; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Interment will be in Dundee in the Roberts' family plot. 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: Demaray, Coats, Hewitt, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5621/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Nov 3rd, 2010 Elois Demaray Elois Edwina (Coats) Demaray, 86, died of complications from a broken hip and advanced Alzheimer's disease in Woodland, Calif. on Sept. 1, 2010. She was born Oct. 3, 1923 to Edward Morris Coats and Leeta Inez Hewitt in Albany, Ore. Her mother's family were pioneers who came to the Oregon territory on the first organized wagon train in 1843. For many years, they held a land grant in the Willamette Valley, north of Salem. Her father's family were bridge builders who settled near Stayton in 1884. She grew up during the Great Depression, and came of age during World War II. She met her husband, Ernest Mason Demaray, while working as a waitress at the Palm Café in McMinnville. They were married in Bakersfield, Calif. They were soon parted, while he flew 31 combat missions as a bomber pilot in Europe for the 8th Airforce. She had many occupations and never had trouble finding a job. She ran a country store, riveted aircraft for Ryan Aeronautical, kept accounting books, worked as a newspaper reporter and as an executive secretary. But her career was teaching. She obtained her B.A., and M.S. degrees while working fulltime and caring for her family. She taught fourth grade through high school in Fremont, Calif., for 21 years. She had an unshakable faith that education was the answer to society's problems, and served that cause by schooling many young minds. She will be remembered as an early leader in environmental education in the San Francisco Bay Area. She received her master's degree in environmental education from California State University at Hayward in 1976, and developed the first such curriculum used in the Fremont School District. She and her husband Mason retired to Panther Creek, near Lincoln City in the mid-1980s. There she was active in the Garden Club, the DAR, and the Hat Club. During this time she organized and taught an informal summer school for the local kids at the Panther Creek community center. She is survived by two sons, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. A memorial gathering is planned for the first Sunday of August, in conjunction with the Hewitt, Cooper, Matheny Family Reunion, at the Hopewell Cemetery in Oregon. Elois has a Facebook page. Friends are invited to become her Facebook friend and share their memories with her family. 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: Weddle, Aaserude, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5620/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 9367 October 26, 2010 BRAD WEDDLE Brad Weddle of Lincoln City died Oct. 6, 2010, in Kingman, Ariz. He is survived by his partner, Fern Aaserude; three brothers, Roy, Joel and Roger; and four sisters, Mary, Laura, Kathy and Patricia. His parents, Claude and Dorothy Weddle, brother Jack and sister Helen died earlier. 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, Ruicker, Rantleberg, Brown, James, Martin, Marshall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5619/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 October 26, 2010 WILLIS D. JR. THOMAS Willis "Bill" D. Thomas Jr. died Sept. 10, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis from complications due to a fall. He was born Jan 3, 1922, in Hillsboro, Ore., to Emma Louise Ruicker and Willis D. Thomas Sr. He married June Rantleberg in 1941 and Donna Brown in 1963. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland as well as Dale Carnegie Teaching Courses plus numerous trade school courses. He joined the U.S. Marines, serving in Guadalcanal, Company B 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marines Division, 3rd boat on shore. He worked for the railroad, construction, taught driving of large trucks through Teamsters & lastly for Callam Co. Transit in Washington. Bill loved the L.A. Dodgers, photography, water skiing and camping in his younger years, coaching Little League, playing ball with his grandson, and rock collecting with his kids and music. Bill had a fabulous voice and would always sing his favorite Nat King Cole song. He always knew how to charm the ladies of all ages; they gravitated to his attentions even till the age of 88. Bill could captivate you with his stories and they were very often peppered with his great wit and embellished with sometimes "unbelievable" facts, but always a fun story. He loved his dachshund "Beau," who lived to be 18. He co-raised three children, whom he was always proud of. He is survived by his daughter, Irene Thomas-James, and husband, Dan, of Lincoln City; son Jonathan Thomas and wife, Jan, of Novato, Calif.; son Randy Thomas and wife, Mikiko, of Las Vegas , Nev.; grandson Brett Martin of Portland; granddaughter Laurel Marshall of northern California; and two great-grandchildren. A half-brother died earlier. There will be three services in the summer of 2011: one at Willamette National Cemetery; a celebration of life for friends and family filled with his favorite "chocolates," sweets and coffee; and a scattering of his cremains at his favorite railroad crossings that he worked on during his teens. Any food donations to homeless people would be appreciated and living life with a "Pay It Forward" mentality would be his wishes. 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: Wagner, Lockhart, McCuen, Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5618/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Posted October 27, 2010 LINCOLN CITY WOMAN KILLED A Lincoln City woman was killed when her vehicle was crushed by a pole trailer at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 229 just outside Toledo on Monday, Oct. 25. Police say Tamara Elizabeth Wagner, a 52-year-old wildlife biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, was heading west on Highway 20 when her Chevrolet pickup collided with an overturned pole trailer that came hurtling along the roadway toward her. According to Oregon State Police, the pole trailer overturned after a Chevrolet passenger car pulled out from Highway 229 directly into the path of the Freightliner truck that was pulling it eastbound along Highway 20. Police say the car struck the truck's passenger side, with the impact causing the empty pole trailer to detach and crash into Wagner's oncoming pickup. Wagner was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger car driver, 82-year-old Martha Lockhart, of Olivehurst, Calif., was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport for treatment of non-life threatening injuries The truck driver, 57-year-old Michael McCuen, of Fall Creek, was uninjured. The collision took place at about 3:37 p.m. and led police to close the intersection for approximately seven hours. OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office, with the assistance of OSP collision reconstructionists from Newport and Springfield offices, are leading the investigation. Wagner, known as Tami, had been with ODFW for 21 years, the last 14 of which she spent at the Newport field office, working on efforts to expand and improve natural habitat for native species. ODFW spokesman Rick Hargrave said Wagner was an "amazing personality" who will be deeply missed. "She was very much respected," he said, "not only among her colleagues there at that particular office but across the agency." Wagner also served on the advisory board of the Westwind Stewardship Group, an interdisciplinary body charged with overseeing development of a conservation plan to manage the 508-acre Westwind nature preserve north of Lincoln City. 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: Groshong, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5617/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Oct 27th, 2010 James W. Groshong James W. Groshong, 90, of Waldport, Ore., died Oct. 6, 2010 at his home. He had retired in 1982 to Lincoln County after more than 30 years as an English professor at Oregon State University. His life in retirement was enhanced by various activities: working at the county clerk's office during elections as the Democratic Party representative, attending League of Women Voters meetings and helping with their booth at the county fair, going to the Unitarian Fellowship and working with the Alsi Historical and Genealogical Society and the Lincoln County Historical 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: Metcalf, Palamino, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5616/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Oct 27th, 2010 Ellen Metcalf Ellen Louise Metcalf, 59, of Siletz, Ore. died from surgery complications on Oct. 26, 2010, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. She was born Feb. 16, 1951 to Willard Metcalf Sr. and Clara Palamino in Toledo, Ore. She lived her life to the fullest between the Willamette Valley and Siletz, where she is known for her devotion to her ancestors, family and her many forms of beadwork. She was a spirited woman who was a mother, grandmother, and faithful friend to many. A funeral and celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz, followed by the final ceremony at Paul Washington Cemetery and a potluck reception. 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: Tower, Burris, Huber, Kowalski, Vance, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5615/mb.ashx Message Board Post: the News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Oct 27th, 2010 Ranald Bruce Tower Ranald Bruce Tower, 75, of Newport, Ore., died Oct. 17, 2010 while elk hunting in Kamiahi, Idaho. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 to Ran and Esther Tower in Albany, Ore. He was a professional salmon fisherman and fished commercially for 55 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid hunter and sport fisherman. He was a life member of the North American Hunting Club, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ran and Esther Tower, and his first wife, Peggy Ann Tower. He is survived by his wife, Ione Tower of Newport; sister, Elenor Burris of Albany; sons, Randy (Claudia) Tower of South Beach and Barry (Patty) Tower of Toledo; stepdaughters, Tina (Craig) Huber, Coylena (Toby) Kowalski and Tammy (Corey) Vance; grandsons Shannon (Stephanie) Tower of Darby, Mont., Eric Tower of Toledo and Chris Tower of Siletz; two step-grandsons; four step-granddaughters; and two great-grandsons. A celebration of life service for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Shilo Inn in Newport. In lieu of cards and flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk 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.