This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Keltner, Dwyer, Dodson, Leitheiser, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5467/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 23, 2010 Beatrice I. Keltner Beatrice (Bebe) I. Keltner, a resident of Lincoln City for the past 11 years, died at her home with her husband, Chuck, at her side, June 6, 2010, after a 3 1/2-year battle with colorectal cancer. She was 64. Bebe was born Dec. 9, 1945, in Portland to Mavis E. (Melvin) and Thomas P. Dwyer. She graduated from James Madison High School in Portland in 1963, receiving many honors and awards for her artwork. Together with her previous husband, Bebe had four children. First was her daughter, Ann, followed 15 months later by triplet boys: Daniel, Patrick and Timothy. Until moving to Lincoln City in 1999, Bebe lived her entire life in Portland. She worked early in her life at the Federal Reserve Bank, then spent the next 20 years working at various Portland-area restaurants as a waitress, bookkeeper and manager. While working at the Original Pantry restaurant she met her husband, Charles M. Keltner. They were married June 8, 1985, on Whidbey Island, Wash. and would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. Bebe was a very creative and artistic person who loved to paint, draw and sketch. Her painted garden pots, landscapes and drawings of all types were a marvel and inspiration to her family and friends. She also loved her garden, with all its different and interesting flowers and plants, sewing, crafting, shopping, cooking, eating good food, and walking on the beach and in the Coast Range parks and forests. Bebe enjoyed traveling and had visited many different locales, including Europe, numerous trips to Las Vegas, Texas and California to visit family, and anywhere in the beautiful Northwest where there were mountains or water. She also enjoyed going for long drives anywhere with her husband that often ended up as overnight adventures. Bebe often commented to her family and friends that the last 10 years of her life living in Lincoln City had been the best years of her life. She was able to build her dream house at the beach together with her husband and start an early retirement. Also during this time she embarked on a new career that she truly loved as a Blackjack/multi-games dealer at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, where she worked for the last nine years until her illness forced her to quit. She was greatly loved and asked for by many customers. She also made many friends and had a huge extended family with countless numbers of her co-workers, whose love, friendship, generosity and compassion helped her immensely during her illness. Bebe loved her family and friends with all of her heart and loved to feed and entertain anyone who came to see her. She enjoyed creating special memories for others and celebrating birthdays and holidays. She was happiest spending time with her friends, children and, especially, her grandchildren. She showed great compassion and generosity to all. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dwyer; her mother, Mavis Dwyer; and her son, Daniel Dodson. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Keltner of Lincoln City; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ian Leitheiser of Portland; sons and daughters-in-law Timothy and Non Dodson of Portland and Patrick and Christina Dodson of Fort Worth, Texas; her five grandchildren Greta, Rae, Freyja, Hunter and Ti; and her beloved pets Francis Valentine and Tinker. Her warm smile and sharp wit, shared wisdom, caring words, generosity and love she showed for others will truly be missed. At Bebe's request, there will be no memorial service. Memorial donations can be made to Charles Keltner, 3233 N.W. Lee Ave., 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: Heman, Parcher, Powell, Williams, Fruckovitch, May, Chester, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5466/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 23, 2010 Donald R. Heman Donald Raymond Heman, formerly of Lincoln City, died June 11, 2010. He was 73. Donald was born on May 13, 1917, in Rainier, Ore., to Peter and Minnie Ethel (Parcher) Heman. He was married to Edna M. Powell in 1940 and had three children: Carolyn (Hack) Williams (who had two children, Sheri and Heidi Williams), Ronald Lee Heman and Dennis Heman. Donald married Rose Fruckovitch, who died on June 22, 1982. He married Mary Jane May on May 4, 1984. She had three sons. Two - Lewis Chester IV and Miles C. Chester - are still living. Donald served during World War II from November 1943 to April 1946. He was an auto mechanic. He was honorably discharged with the rank of TEC 4 and received the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. Donald was a timber faller for 25 years with various firms from Tillamook to Crescent City, Calif. He was with Champion International in Mapleton, Ore., for 20 years. He started as a hog man and was promoted a number of times, finishing his career as chief engineer in 1981. He was a member of the Oregon State Grange #861, Elks Lodge #1858 and Masonic Lodge #107. He spent his retirement cutting firewood, fishing, hunting, camping and prospecting. 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: Berry, Shenneman, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Della M. Berry Della Myrene Berry, 73, of Longview, Wash., died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at St. John's Medical Center. Ms. Berry was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Harlan County, Neb., to Everett and Fern Berry. She left Nebraska in 1952, moving to Lincoln City, then to Kodiak, Alaska, retiring in 1980. She returned to Lincoln City and lived here until moving to Longview last year. She enjoyed playing cards and crossword puzzles. Survivors include a brother, Dale Berry of Minden, Neb.; a sister, Lois Jean Shenneman of Kearney, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her close friend of many years, Mary Herndon. At her request, no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Green Hills Memorial Gardens handled 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: Garner, Haroldson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5451.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 10, 2010 Patricia Garner Patricia Ann Garner died at her home in Lincoln City on June 7, 2010. She was 62. Pat was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Portland. She graduated from Madison High School in 1965. She completed her bachelor's of science degree at Portland State University on June 17, 1981, a degree she earned while working full time and going to night school. Pat brought two children into this world who she spoiled hopelessly but loved fiercely - daughter Elizabeth, the oldest, and her son, Garth, for both of whom, she would do anything. Pat had many friends she made wherever she was in life. She was no stranger to heartbreak and bitter struggles, but was always able to find something for which to be grateful, or something to laugh about. Her slow smile often lapsed into a hearty laugh that could melt ice, for she was simply not an ordinary woman, but a lioness with a heart of gold. Like a gentle, cooling breeze in summer, Pat was easy to love, and she truly loved her friends and family. Pat valued people from every walk of life and would give to others even if it meant she had to go without. She was the kindest, gentlest, most loving woman. She was easy to talk to and always made you feel better. She loved spending holidays with her family and friends. Her passions in life were planting flowers, reading books, watching movies with loved ones and discussing politics. Pat worked within the Multnomah County District and Circuit Court system from July 27, 1970, to March 31, 1988. She ended her career as a court operations manager. She was a valued and loyal employee. She was a personal friend to several judges, a host of attorneys, and to most, if not all, of her co-workers. Long after she'd left the court, Pat still counted among her closest circle of friends those she'd made while working within the Multnomah County district and circuit court systems. Pat worked at Allstate Insurance Company as an agent with her husband, Frank, from 1988 until she retired in 1996. She bought the beach house in 1991 and moved from Portland to Lincoln City in 1996. Pat's mother had a stroke and could have been put in a nursing home. Instead, Pat took her home and took care of her from 1987 until she died on Oct. 17, 1993. Mounting health problems and lingering injuries from past tragedies caused Pat a number of serious problems over the past few years, but she was not one to be counted out easily. In her last days, Pat was "taking care of business" and making final arrangements with her son and daughter, Garth and Elizabeth. She predicted her departure to her children, and two of her closest friends, Elaine Morris, with whom she'd been friends since the early 1970s and Pete Schoegje, who she had been friends with for more than 10 years of her life. Pat is survived by her two children, Elizabeth Haroldson and Garth Garner; and 4 grandchildren. Mikel, Chance, Desiree and Kyra. 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: Danna, Schannep, Hanshew, Fentress, Heileson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5464/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 10, 2010 Patricia Danna Patricia Danna, a Lincoln City resident, died June 7, 2010, in Wilsonville. She was 87. Patricia was born Patricia Sue Durst to Thelma (Saling) and Rodney Durst in Portland on Nov. 3, 1922. Her parents divorced when she was a toddler and she went to live with her mother and maternal grandparents in Pendleton. When her mother died in a car wreck when "Patsy" was about 7, she continued to live with her grandparents and attended St. Joseph's Academy Catholic School. During her childhood and early teens in Pendleton, her colorful grandparents cared lovingly for Patsy and provided her with an interesting upbringing. Her grandfather, a former rodeo cowboy, created bathtub gin and her grandmother sold homemade potato chips door-to-door. Pat told stories of listening to partying cowboys downstairs in the Victorian house on Thompson Hill while lying in her feather bed, trying to keep warm in the unheated upstairs, and of painting "stockings" on her legs to go to school so the nuns wouldn't know she couldn't afford real ones. Her grandmother later bought a pool hall in Echo, where Patsy finished off the eighth grade. As a teenager, she moved to Portland to live with her father. They shared a small apartment on West Park Avenue. She attended Lincoln High School, graduating at age 16 in 1939. She then attended Northwestern Business College. She worked as a secretary for several years afterward. In 1943, she married Charles Schannep, the father of her only child, Mary. During their marriage, they ran a jewelry store in Gresham and she worked at Reynolds Metals Corp. They divorced in 1961. Her second husband was Carl Hanshew, an independent truck driver. Carl died in 1969. In 1970, she married Sam Danna, part owner of Garden Products. Sam's Sicilian father had a horse-drawn fruit and vegetable wagon. Sam carried on the Italian green grocer tradition by becoming a meat cutter, operating a small grocery store on S.E. 82nd Avenue, and later operating Garden Products. In 1975, Pat and Sam retired to Lincoln City, where they thoroughly enjoyed their oceanfront home at Roads End. Both were avid golfers, beachcombers, travelers and card players, especially bridge and cribbage. They were also active at St. Augustine Catholic Church. In 1990, they moved to a new home they had built in Indian Shores, where they made many good friends. Sam died in 1999 at the age of 83. She was desolate over his loss, but after a couple of years was consoled by one of Sam's golfing buddies, Don Fentress, who remained her helper, friend and companion until his death in July 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary and Steve Heileson of Sherwood and grandsons Thomas (Karen) of Washington D.C. and Brian of Seattle. A memorial mass will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 U.S. Highway 101, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the church. There will be a private entombment at Portland Memorial Mausoleum. 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: Chamberlin, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5463/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 10, 2010 Dee Chamberlin Dee Ann Chamberlin, a Lincoln City resident, died on June 4, 2010. She was 62. Born Dee Ann St. Clair, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. The hole her passing left in her family and friend's lives will always be felt. Her enthusiasm for life brightened the lives of everyone she met and left a permanent imprint on their hearts. Dee loved her family with all of her heart. She enjoyed creating special memories and celebrating birthdays and holidays. She was happiest spending time with her granddaughters. Her granddaughters were fortunate to have spent the short amount of time they had with her, and to have learned some of life's values. Although their time with her was short, her memory and spirit will live on in them for the rest of their lives. Her generosity and compassion for all of God's creatures speaks to the kind of woman she was. Dee is survived by her husband, Bob; daughters Deborah (Jonathan) and Ginger (Paul); bonus daughter Kristin (Bren); and granddaughters Ella and Riley. A gathering of family and friends to remember Dee will be held Wednesday, July 7, in Lincoln City. For additional information, contact Bob Chamberlin at [email protected] 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: Belanger, Sowa, Raine, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 16, 2010 Helen Belanger Helen "Rusti" Belanger, a longtime Lincoln City resident, died on Sunday May 23, 2010, with her family by her side. She was 70. Rusti was born Oct. 11, 1939, in Glasgow, Mo., the youngest daughter to Bernice and John Sowa. A wanderer and seeker of knowledge, she lived in various places throughout her lifetime including California, Washington, Arizona and Oregon, as well as a brief time in Mexico. She spent nearly 30 years living in Lincoln City, a place close to her heart that she always considered her true home. She was a one-of-a-kind - a remarkable and truly unique individual who lived life on her own terms. She will be remembered for her wisdom, generosity and humor, as well as the stories of her many adventures. She will be greatly missed by the many that knew and loved her. She is survived by her three daughters Kim, Valerie and Secret; her son Tony; her two grandsons, Jeremy and Zarr; and her great granddaughter, Emily Raine. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Eddie. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Doris and Marion. There will be a private family service. Online condolences may be left at the website http://www.anewtradition.com/obituaries/. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center 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: Barrett, Boinski, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 16, 2010 Clinton Barrett Clinton Lee Barrett, a former Lincoln City resident, died May 22, 2010, in La Mesa, Calif. He was 83. Born Oct. 26, 1926, he was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Clint was known for his humor, tall tales, great jokes and his loving way with people. Clint, along with his twin brother, Allen, were born in Klamath Falls into a family that grew to 13 children. Clint proudly served in the Navy during World War II and later moved to Los Angeles, where he married Shirley Mae Stillwell in 1952. They divorced after 27 years but remained close friends. He fathered two children - Mark Barrett (Janet) of El Cajon, Calif., and Charlene Barrett Brown (Vinny), of Alpine, Calif. - and had an adopted daughter, Pauline Boinski of Barstow, Calif. Clint took in and loved many foster children in Downey, Calif. He worked for Boise Cascade in Torrance, Calif., as a foreman until retirement in 1977. He later purchased and ran Sportsman's Landing on the Siletz River near Lincoln City. Clint was a simple man who dreamed and lived larger than life. He will be greatly missed by not just his family, but the lives he touched. Clint is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ora Ella Barrett; brothers Albert, Lewis, Irvine, Harold, Clifton, Eddie, Eugene and Marvin; sisters Winifred and Francis. He leaves behind three brothers -- twin Allen, of Klamath Falls; Herb of Yuma, Ariz.; and Lenin, of Walnut Creek, Calif.; eight grandchildren; three great-children; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A full military honors service is scheduled Thursday, June 17, at Fort Rosecrans Memorial Park in San Diego. 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: Brockus, Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5460/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 16, 2010 KITE FLIER FALLS TO HIS DEATH FATAL PLUNGE FROM CLIFFS AT DEPOE BAY A Depoe Bay man died after falling into the ocean when trying to retrieve a lost kite from cliffs near his home on the evening of Friday, June 11. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), Dennis Keith Brockus, 45, was flying kites with his 45-year-old roommate at the end of Vista Street in Depoe Bay when his kite fell and got snagged on rocks. At about 6 p.m., Brockus' roommate broke his kite by crashing it into the ground and headed back to their shared house to carry out repairs. Meanwhile, OSP say, it appears Brockus went out on to the rocky outcropping to try and retrieve his own kite. His roommate returned to the scene and, finding no sign of his friend, called 911 at about 7:02 p.m.. The U.S. Coast Guard launched a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport and two 47-foot lifeboats from Station Depoe Bay. Depoe Bay Fire District (DBFR), Pacific West Ambulance and OSP all assisted with the search. At about 7:58 p.m. the Coast Guard helicopter crew spotted Brockus about two miles south of Vista Street, floating face-down about 50 to 100 yards from shore. The helicopter lowered a rescue swimmer to retrieve Brockus, who was unresponsive, and airlifted him to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. According to DBFR, hospital staff tried to resuscitate Brockus for more than an hour before pronouncing him dead at 9:19 p.m. DBFR Lt. Dennis Knudson said Brockus and his roommate moved to Vista Street about a year ago, living just a couple of blocks from the scene of the accident. Knudson said people should be prepared to abandon personal belongings such as kites, cell phones or pieces of clothing rather than risk their lives to retrieve them. "These are just things," he said. "They can be replaced but your life can't be. Don't risk your life for a thing." 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: Watson, Hall, Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5459/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 16, 2010 PASTOR LEAVES PULPIT AFTER 35 YEARS WATSON LEAVES LEGACY OF UNITY AMONG CHURCHES If Pastor Ron Watson of the Lincoln City Evangelical Church has left a lasting impression on his congregation during his 35 years behind the pulpit, it's that those who pray together stay together - and not just within his church's boundaries. It's a message he has promoted throughout the area since arriving in town on Aug. 1, 1975. Perhaps more than any other pastor on the coast, Watson, 67, has championed the idea of worshipping as one. "I've purposely chosen to overlook each other's differences and to be loving together, and to do that was an unusual thing," said the retiring Watson, whose many years of service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 19, at his church at 4406 Highway 101. Rev. David "Marty" Hall from Park Place near Oregon City will be introduced as Watson's replacement at the reception, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Watson pioneered the idea of worshipping among churches and congregations that embrace theological differences during his time of service by beginning a ritual of celebrating with Agape Fellowship, a Pentecostal Charismatic Deliverance church located at 1089 S.W. 50th St. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2000, and extending through Pentecost in May 2005, the churches conducted combined services. "It was something unusual that hadn't happened in this community," Watson said. "We chose another church theologically different from us. It is my opinion that when churches split apart and there's dissension, that God is not pleased but Satan is. So we chose to get together instead of doing the opposite. We had services together every week for five and a half years. The churches worked together. It was really neat." Then there was the time on a Saturday night that Watson helped rally more than 1,000 people - primarily from Lincoln City but also from Tillamook, Newport and beyond - at the old Taft High (now Taft Elementary School) and got 200 decisions to accept Christ - mostly first-time commitments and some renewals. "Let's say God loves the Baptist people," he said. "So, if I'm to be like God, I'm going to love them, too. God loves other churches as well. If I compete against them and try to take away their people or try to hurt them in some way or try to look better than them or anything that competes with them, then that's going to displease God because He loves those people and, therefore, anything I can do to help or bless somebody that God loves and blesses, then I'm on God's side." Watson came to Lincoln City from the Western Evangelical Seminary in the Portland area with his wife, Linda. He quickly joined the Kiwanis Club, the Builders Club and the Key Club. He became a member of the North Lincoln Ministerial Association and Pastors Prayer, where pastors have met at Cannon Beach for four days in February for the past 20 years. He's also been involved in events such as Handel's Messiah, Mexicali missionary trips, Promise Keepers, Billy Graham's Portland Crusade, Jericho on the Coast, Luis Palau Crusade and Prayer Walks with the Cross, among others. Watson and wife Linda had two children when they arrived here - sons Eric, now 39, who works for Microsoft in the Redmond area, and Timothy, 37, who works on a Web page, green-energy project in Brooklyn. They had a daughter, Annaliese, now 35, shortly upon arrival. She is studying to become a midwife at Oregon State University. While all three children went through the Taft school system, Linda stayed involved with local kids in musicals, choirs and plays. Three churches were available to the Watsons when it came time for Ron to leave the seminary, but he was indecisive on which one to choose. "I knew I didn't know how to pick a church," he said. "All I knew is that I didn't care about the outside structure. They said, 'Where would you like to go?' I said, 'I don't know, you pick one."' With Linda's parents residing near Cloverdale, the Lincoln City option seemed most plausible. When health issues caused Linda to have to spend more time with her mother, now 96, at their farm near Mt. Hebo, the congregation of approximately 30 has allowed the Watsons to live nearly 30 miles away from the church for the past several years. Watson was influenced to become a pastor by his father-in-law, a pastor in Beaver who suggested he attend the Western Evangelical Seminary in Portland. "I had no clue what kind of seminary it was and this was one of the brands they had, one of the denominations," Watson said. "Linda's brother and wife went to be in the Portland area, so we went to an Evangelical church with them while I was in the seminary and it just naturally fell into place." Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Watson later moved to Pueblo, Colo., where he graduated from the University of Southern Colorado after spending five years in the Air Force. He was prevented from fulfilling his dream of becoming an astronaut due to high blood pressure. Once out of the military, he considered becoming a high school math teacher "but went into preaching instead of teaching." "It's just like in war time," he said, "where the Navy was off doing its thing and the Air Force was off doing its thing, and then you see how [then-General] Eisenhower got these different armies and navies [from different countries] working together on D-Day. They were effective because they worked together. That's what I see in the effectiveness of people loving each other and loving God together and worshipping together. It makes sense to me that if the churches are working together, they're going to be more effective." 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: Taylor, Case, Moody, Bulter, Strong, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5458/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 Joseph Benjamin Taylor Joseph Benjamin Taylor, 69, of Siletz, Ore., died June 3, 2010 at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1940 in Missouri. He spent his early childhood in and around Muskogee, Okla. with his parents. His grandmother, who lived on the Cherokee reservation in Tahlequah, Okla., took care of him for a number of years until he decided to leave the reservation. His early career consisted of jobs as a heavy equipment operator, police officer, electrician, and finally, his last jobs were in the truck-driving field. In 1955, he found the one true love of his life, Martha Case Moody. They spent their days watching old movies and re-runs of classic television shows. Their favorite holiday was Easter, when they would hide eggs around their property for their grandchildren to discover. He always cooked up a big turkey and made all the fixings to celebrate Easter. He was a great handyman; it seemed he could fix anything. He liked making planter boxes and working in the yard. He was a great auto mechanic, too, and helped many people who did not have money to fix their cars professionally. He will also be remembered by family and friends for his cooking. His kitchen was open to anyone who was hungry. Donna Holmes, Chuck Leno, Shawn and Margaret Martin held a special place in his heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Case Moody, and son-in-law, Bruce Butler. He is survived by daughters-in-law, Loraine Butler, of Siletz, LaVonne Butler of Siletz and LaVerne Butler of Salem; sons-in-law, Byron Strong of Siletz and Arthur Butler of Lincoln City; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on June 8, 2010 at Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport. 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: Spears, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5457/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR Posted: Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 James W. Spears James W. Spears, 51, of Gleneden Beach, Ore. died May 27, 2010 at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He was born Oct. 2, 1958 to Art and Peggy Spears in Port Huron, Mich. He grew up in Marine City and Walled Lake, Mich. He attended Northwestern University and other local colleges. He taught computer classes at the local community college. For many years he worked in the computer software industry for companies including IBM and Cross Access. His work took him to New York, San Jose, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan. He was always a brilliant and talented man and could learn anything he applied himself to. In 2005, he moved to Coronado Shores in Gleneden Beach to take care of his mother, who was healing from a fall. He began working as a self-employed contractor and worked on many homes in the area. He loved his work and enjoyed the folks he came in contact with through working on their homes. He also found a wonderful group of friends in Coronado Shores and Depoe Bay. They were like extended family to him. He was loved and respected by his family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed watching a football game, the NASCAR races, grilling up something delicious, playing pool and singing karaoke with his friends. He will be remembered for his big heart, his good work, his positive outlook, his quick response to help a friend or neighbor, his love of a good time, and his laugh. He had a positive effect on many people. He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Peggy Spears. He is survived by his brother, Robert Spears, of Bruce Crossing, Mich. and his sister, Carol Spears, of Portland. A memorial service is planned for September, and details will be announced 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: Millis, Schanck, McNatt, MacHaffie, Brother, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5456/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 Larry Dean Millis Larry Dean Millis, 72, of Newport, Ore., died June 8, 2010 at his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He graduated from Washington High School in 1955 and continued his education to graduate with a B.S.B.A. degree from Augustana Lutheran College in 1961, both of which are located in Sioux Falls. While completing his degree, he served the U.S. in the South Dakota Air National Guard and was honorably discharged on June 12, 1961. In 1960, he married his college sweetheart, Karen Schanck, a marriage that sustained for 20 years. At the same time, he began work with Exxon, a career that lasted until 1981. He also became a general contractor and continued in that industry as a homebuilder until 2009. In 2001, he met Sue Butson, who became his loving companion until his death. He is remembered by his childhood friend, Sheldon Songstad. He is survived by his children, Jill D. McNatt, Nancy MacHaffie, and Jeffrey Clark Millis; sister, Lainys Brother; and six grandchildren. His final resting place will be at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, N.Y. 10018. 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: Collins, West, Richards, Christensen, McAlhany, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5455/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 Eddie Collins Edward "Eddie" G. Collins, 86, of Lincoln City, Ore. died June 4, 2010 in Corvallis, Ore. He was born June 27, 1923 in Siletz, where he spent his childhood and attended school. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He had a wonderful career serving his country from 1940-1964. After retiring from the military, he worked as a logger for 16 years. He took great pride in being a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arless West. He is survived by his daughters, Edell Richards, Theresa Collins, Divona Christensen, and Georgene McAlhany, all of Albany; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Siletz Tribal Community Center, with burial to follow at the Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz. 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: Standfill, Renfro, Grenz, McMillen, Harrison, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5454/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Modified: Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 Patricia Standfill Patricia Kay Standfill, 57, of Otis, Ore., died of complications due to arthritis on June 3, 2010 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. She was born May 15, 1958 to Albert Renfro and Shirley (Grenz) Renfro in Eugene. She worked as a store clerk and lived a simple life. She was a member of the Agape Church and loved the Lord and all He gave. She adopted young people and gave them hope through love and encouragement. She was a great mother and a wonderful wife; even in her pain she still gave all she could. She liked to do needlepoint, hunt, fish and crab; most of all she liked her flowers. She also loved candles. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert "Warren" Renfro, and mother, Shirley Renfro. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Geno" L. Standfill Jr. of Otis; daughter, Cher (Chris) McMillen; son, John Robert Renfro; brothers, Richard "Dick" Renfro and Roger "Bed" Renfro; sister, Kate "Mary" Harrison; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Agape Fellowship, 1089 SW 50th St. in Lincoln City. Memorial Donations may be made to: Eugene Standfill, 317 N. Westview Dr., Otis, OR 97368. Affordable Burial and Cremation 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: Watt, Clarke, Buonanno, Brown, Lee, Culmer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5453/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2010 Susan Watt Susan L. Watt, 66, of Otis, Ore. died June 4, 2010 at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. She was born Aug. 30, 1943 to Dorothy Clarke and Lloyd I. Watt in San Francisco. She attended dental school to become a dental assistant and received her Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked as a dental assistant, then raised sheep on a farm and later ran a coffee house. She was a foster parent for 15 years, a child activist and a member of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She traveled extensively and loved it. She had a boxer dog that was her companion, and they were very close. She also raised and bred boxers. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and being involved in their lives. She loved sitting at the ocean with her sister, Linda, watching the waves go in and out. She loved butterflies, and growing beautiful plants and flowers - she always said if she had a greener thumb, they might have lived longer. She liked to try different foods and recipes. She enjoyed sewing and was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed doing embroidery, needlepoint and reading. She liked listening to country and classical music, garage sales, and her boxers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Lloyd Watt, and daughter, Lisa Buonanno. She is survived by three children, Caterina Buonanno of Newport, Robert (Melissa) of Everett, Wash. and Anthony Watt of Otis; sisters, Linda Brown of Otis, Edith Lee of Castro Valley, Calif. and Debbie Culmer of Castro Valley; and six grandchildren. A celebration of life for the family will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Susan Watt family, c/o Affordable Burial and Cremation Co., 505 NE First St., Newport OR 97365. 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: Mitchell, Miller, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5452/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2010 Jack R. Mitchell Jack R. Mitchell, 77, of Newport, Ore., died suddenly in an automobile accident on June 3, 2010. He was born Oct. 4, 1932. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Arizona State University. He taught elementary, middle, high school and college courses in his teaching career. After retiring in 1991 from Waldport Middle School, he and his wife, Nancy, spent many hours volunteering at schools, church, hospice and Habitat for Humanity. He had many blessings in his life, but the most important were his family and his life at Atonement Lutheran Church. Singing in the choir and Coastal Aires Barber Shop chorus was a joy in his life. He loved making friends wherever he went, whether walking in Newport or on his travels. His love of people and music brought him much pleasure. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Nancy J. Mitchell; daughter, Heidi (Larry) Miller of Apple Valley, Calif.; son, Shawn Mitchell of Newport; five stepchildren through his marriage to Nancy; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 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: Garner, Haroldson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5451/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2010 Patricia Garner Patricia A. Garner, 62, of Lincoln City, Ore., died June 7, 2010. She was born Aug. 7, 1947 in Portland. She graduated from Madison High School in 1965. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State University in 1981, a degree she earned while working full-time and going to night school. She worked within the Multnomah County District and Circuit Court system from July 1970 to March 1988. She ended her career as a court operations manager. She was a valued and loyal employee. She was a personal friend to several judges, a host of attorneys, and to most, if not all of her co-workers. Long after she'd left the court, she still counted among her closest circle of friends those she'd made while working within the Multnomah County District and Circuit Court systems. She worked at Allstate as an insurance agent with her husband, Frank, from 1988 until she retired in 1996. She cared for her mother after a stroke from 1987 until her passing in 1993. In 1991, she bought a beach house, and she moved from Portland to Lincoln City in 1996. She had many friends she'd made wherever she was in life. She was no stranger to heartbreak and bitter struggles, but was always able to find something for which to be grateful, or something to laugh about. She valued people from every walk of life and would give to others even if it meant she had to go without. She loved spending holidays with her family and friends. Her passions in life were planting flowers, reading books, watching movies with loved ones and discussing politics. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Haroldson and Garth Garner, and grandchildren, Mikel, Chance, Desiree, and Kyra. 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: Driscol, Beeman, Maddox, McDonald, Brundige, Macy, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5450/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2010 Ivan Driscol Jr. Ivan Floyd Driscol Jr., 59, of Waldport, Ore. died June 4, 2010 at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1951 to Ivan F. Driscol Sr. and Barbara Jean (Beeman) Driscol in Tillamook. He grew up with the nickname "Van" and graduated from Cottage Grove High School. On Oct. 1, 2003, he married Kim Naurene Maddox. He enjoyed his work as a shrimper in Waldport and liked being outdoors. He especially liked drawing up boat plans. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Floyd Driscol Sr. He is survived by his wife, Kim Driscol of Waldport; sons, Joshua Ivan Driscol and Christopher Driscol; sisters, Linda McDonald of Yachats, MaryAnn Brundige of Springfield, and Joan Macy of Baker City; brothers, Jon Driscol of Springfield, Donald Driscol of Eugene, and David Driscol of Baker City. His family will gather to celebrate his life at 1 p.m. on June 19 in Springfield. 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: Trujillo, Cisneros, Stamnes, Newby, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5449/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2010 David Trujillo David Aaron Trujillo, 93, of Waldport, Ore. died of a stroke on June 3, 2010 in Corvallis, Ore. He was born Oct. 24, 1916 to Theodore Trujillo and Cornelia Cisneros in Rocky Ford, Colo. He left school prior to graduation to help his family during the Great Depression. He moved from Colorado to California in the 1930s and met and married Martha after a two-week courtship in 1945. They settled in the San Pedro, Palos Verdes area of Los Angeles. He was a member of the U.S. Army Flying Tigers during World War II. He was a member and foreman for the ILWU for 40 years, retiring in 1978. They moved to Waldport in 1990. He was a member of the Torrance, Calif. Elks Club, and a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He always enjoyed tinkering in his garage workshop. He was a self-taught craftsman and made beautiful furniture pieces. He could "fix" anything. After retirement, he loved golfing and would play one to two times a week. He was preceded in death by siblings, Phyllip, Grace, Joseph and Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Trujillo of Waldport; children, David Eugene (Patti) Trujillo, Gayle Lynn (Roderick) Stamnes, and Susan Ann (Rex) Newby; siblings, Tillie, Ida and Bill; and grandchildren, Nick Newby and Doug Newby A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corvallis. Memorial donations may be made to any veterans' association. 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.