This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Williams, Bouquinet, Drack, Meunier, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5429/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Denise Williams Denise Marie Williams, 77, of Depoe Bay, Ore., died May 6, 2010 at her home. She was born May 23, 1932, to parents Alexandre and Marie Bouquinet Drack in Tamatave, Madagascar. She was the oldest of two children. She grew up in Madagascar and moved to Paris, France at the age of 19. She was married to Roger Meunier from Feb. 4, 1950 to March 19, 1953. She married Douglas Williams on July 18, 1956 in Laon, France and moved to the U.S. in 1959. She lived in Fallon, Nev. from her arrival in the U.S. until 1977, when she moved to Yerington, Nev. She and Douglas retired in Depoe Bay in November of 1994. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newport, where she served as an usher and reader. She was a long time volunteer at the Newport Senior Activity Center and most recently coordinated senior trips. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and reading the Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Douglas Williams; her parents, Alexandre and Marie Bouquinet Drack; and her brother, Georges. She is survived by her sons, Alain Meunier of Crosses, France, and Marc (Belinda) Williams of Dallas, Ore.; her daughter, Linda Williams of Little Rock, Ark; grandchildren, Evan (Natasha), Bryn (Richard), Ian (Kayla), Marie, Joel, Paul and Elisabeth; and one great-granddaughter, Bailey Rae. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, SW Ninth and Hurbert St. 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: Dahlke, Philo, Westerberg, Jubie, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5428/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Sara Louise Dahlke Sara Louise "Sally" Dahlke, 66, of Shell Valley, Shell, Wyo., died May 21, 2010. She was born Aug. 25, 1943 to Don and Dorothy Philo in Toledo, Ohio. She moved with her family to Newport, Ore. in 1956, and she met and married her first husband, Kenneth Wayne Westerberg, in June of 1966 and raised her daughter, Susan. She and Kenneth divorced after 10 years. She then met H. Kent Dahlke, a commercial fisherman and local business owner. They were married on Sept. 2, 1987 and resided in Newport until 1999, when on one of their many journeys, they found a place that captured their heart, the Shell Valley of Wyoming. As in Newport, she was extensively involved in her community and the people who lived there. She was a member of the Shell Community Church and was involved through the years with the Elks, Eagles, Shell Hall, Greybull Senior Center, Shell Fire Department, Big Horn Basin Art and Music Council and various food banks serving the communities in which she lived. She always seemed to find ways to help others and seldom put herself first. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Dahlke. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Mike) Jubie; her siblings, David Philo, Don Philo, Jim Philo, Chuck Philo and Sue Philo; Kent's children, Jay Dahlke, Kurt Dahlke, Lane Dahlke, Steven Dahlke and their four children; grandchildren, Hayley, Clint, Cole and Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration will be at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 28, at the Shell Hall in Shell, Wyo. Memorial donations may be made to the Shell Hall or the Shell Community Church in Shell, Wyo. Atwood Family Funeral Directors, Inc. in Basin, Wyo. 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: Bond, Alborn, Dawson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5427/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Barry Bond Barry Lee Bond, 45, of Waldport, Ore., died May 20, 2010 at his home. He was born June 3, 1964 to Imogene and Leslie Bond Jr. in Toledo, Ore. He attended Waldport High School, and received his Journeyman Plumbing License at Chemeketa Community College. He entered the Marine Corps in 1986 and was in boot camp in Camp League, N.C. While he was in the service, he had two children, Britny Ann Bond and Scott Michael Bond. After discharge from the Marines in 1990, he moved back to Waldport. He married Khadija Marie Crenshaw in Reno, Nev. on Nov. 19, 1994. He worked as a journeyman plumber for the majority of his employment. He attended the Waldport Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Les Bond Jr. He is survived by his wife, Khadija Bond of Waldport; his mother, Imogene Bond of Waldport; his children, Britny Ann Bond of Bend, and Scott Michael Bond of Waldport; siblings, Cheryl (Steve) Alborn of Lebanon, Les "Buddy" (Colleen) Bond of Waldport, Debra L. Dawson of Newport, Earl (Nancy) Bond of Lebanon, and James (Jen) Bond of Blodgett; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service with full military honors will be at noon Saturday, May 29, at the Waldport Assembly of God Church. A funeral procession, led by the Patriot Guard Riders, will meet at the Newport Elks parking lot at 10:30 a.m., departing at 11 a.m. to the Assembly of God Church in Waldport for services at noon. Memorial donations may be made to the Barry L. Bond Memorial Fund c/o US Bank in Newport. 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: Gainer, Angstead, Kolden, Barnett, Ayers, Tyree, Wood, Castagnola, Greenhill Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5426/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Neal Ray Gainer Neal Ray Gainer, 90, of Waldport, Ore., died following a sudden illness on May 20, 2010 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Ore. He was born Nov. 15, 1919 to Burl and Lena Gainer in Freewater, Ore. He grew up mostly in Portland, and graduated from Franklin High School. He spent time on a family farm in Tangent during those years, as well. He joined the Navy in January 1942 and served aboard the USS Swanson in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres during World War II until the war ended in 1945. He married Alice Angstead-Kolden in July 1949 in Lincoln City. In 1954, they moved from Seaside to Waldport, where he worked at Mills Hometown Hardware until 1968. He then worked for Weyerhaeuser Co. in Tacoma, Wash. until he retired. He and Alice returned to Waldport in 1998. He was a current member of Masonic Lodge No. 85 in Newport, and a 50-year past master of the Masonic Lodge in Waldport. He was a long-time member of the Community United Presbyterian Church of Waldport. He loved big band music and doing crosswords. But, his real enjoyment came from battling a nice silver on light tackle off the beach in the Alsea Bay, or hooking a great cutthroat at the end of a light tippet in his favorite local fishing spot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Gainer, and by his daughter, Anna. He is survived by his son, Bruce (Bernice Barnett) Gainer of Waldport; son-in-law Ray Ayers of Puyallup, Wash.; grandsons, Brent (Marie) Gainer, Jeremy Gainer of Waldport, Anthony Gainer of Portland, Christopher Ayers of Puyallup, Wash.; granddaughters, Katie (Matt) Tyree of Orting, Wash., Kaycie (Steve) Wood of Auburn, Wash., Karalyn Castagnola of Milwaukie, Ore., and Darci Greenhill of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seven great-grandchildren and a niece. There will be an informal gathering of friends and family at the Gainer residence in Waldport on Sunday, May 30. 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: Bessette, Mason, Martinez, Wilson, Armstrong, Isham Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5425/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Gary Bessette Gary Wayne Bessette, 69, of Tidewater, Ore., died from complications of lung cancer on May 23, 2010 at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1940 to Joseph and Evelyn "Poopsie" Bessette in Burlington, Vt. He lived in Vermont until he was nine years old. He then went to live at Boys Town, Neb. until he was 13 years old and then took a train to Portland, Ore. to be reunited with his mother and attend Benson High School. He worked numerous jobs throughout his life, including at Napels Big Apple, Reynolds Aluminum, Mark's Fabricating, Hoody's Peanut Factory, The El Rancho, "Poopsies" Old Town Tavern, and in landscaping. Some of his favorite things to do were golfing, serving as the assistant golf coach at Waldport High School, playing the guitar, guiding on the Deschutes River during the 1960s, camping, working in his yard, going to casinos and watching the History channel. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Bessette. He is survived by his wife, Monica (Mason) Bessette; children, Kimmy (Brian) Bessette-Martinez of Portland, Jason Bessette of Portland, Lauralee Bessette-Wilson of South Dakota, Gavin Bessette of Salem, and Charmaine Bessette of Albany; sister, Sharon (Greg) Armstrong of Waldport; and brother Dana Isham of Colorado. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 28, at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 NE Yaquina Heights Dr. in Newport, with burial following at Eureka Cemetery. The family has invited all to attend a reception in his honor following the graveside service, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 424 W. Olive St. in Newport. 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: McCarter, Hughes, Smith, Bristol, Luts, Olson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5424/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, May 14th, 2010 Herbert Dale McCarter Herbert Dale McCarter, 63, of Newport, Ore., died of natural causes May 6, 2010 at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1946 to Casey and Kay (Hughes) McCarter in Albuquerque, N.M. He lived in Newport for the majority of his life. He left his mark on many landmarks of this community such as the Undersea Gardens, Wax Museum and many other places he worked as a certified welder. He also designed and helped build the Pepsi Challenger, for nationwide tractor pulls. Other accomplishments include recycling and working in forestry. He owned and operated Herb's Welding and began Thompson's Recycling. He enjoyed building race cars, antique cars and outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casey and Kay McCarter, and son, Herbert Dale McCarter Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Lee Smith McCarter of Portland, Ore. and Brandie Sue McCarter of Wyoming; siblings, Wes Bristol of Magnolia, Calif., Vonnie Luts of Minnesota and Gene Olson of San Jose, Calif.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. A reception with light refreshments will follow. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Affordable Burial and Cremation, P.O. Box 513, 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: Phelps, Candelas, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, May 14th, 2010 Shawn Dennis Phelps Shawn Dennis Phelps, 24, died Monday, May 10, 2010 in Bend, Ore. He was born May 2,1986 to Dennis and Mary Jo Phelps in Lincoln City, Ore. He grew up in Otis and graduated from Taft High School in 2004. He was a 4-year letterman, as well as achieving all league/all state honors in football. Following high school, Shawn attended classes at Lane Community College in Eugene, living with his sister, Kaili, until he committed himself full-time to his calling of wildland firefighting. For the past three years, he fought wildland fires throughout three states. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved working with his hands. He was a hard working young man with a big heart. He was a very loving and loyal man and would always give a big hug when welcoming or parting with friends or family. He enjoyed camping with friends. He loved snowboarding and excelled in cooking. Barbecuing was his specialty. He loved family outings, ranging from cutting firewood, exploring the Camp West Wind Beach, helping deliver baby calves, hunting with his father, uncles and cousins, playing softball at the family reunion, to an exciting night of eight-handed Pinochle. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Mary Jo Phelps of Otis; his brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Michelle; nephew and niece, Andy and Madison Phelps of Poulsbo, Wash.; his sister and brother-in-law-Kaili and Carlos Candelas of Puyallup, Wash.; grandparents, Doris Phelps of Otis, and Evelyn and Jim Phelps of Lincoln City. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Lincoln City LDS Church at 3565 NE West Devils Lake Road. Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend 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: Gandy, Shore, Carrier, Allen, Perkins Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5422/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, May 14th, 2010 Joe Henry Gandy Joe Henry Gandy, 82, of Waldport, Ore., died of lung cancer on April 20, 2010 at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1927 to John James and Lodie Gandy in Washington, Okla. He married Billie Shore in Vancouver, Wash. on Aug. 11, 1950. They were married for 59 years. He served in the Army during World War II as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator while stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Carrier. He is survived by his wife, Billie Gandy of Waldport; daughters, Pam (Glen) Carrier of Florence, Ore. and Jo Ann Gandy of Salem, Ore.; son, Robert (Ardie) Gandy of Newport, Ore.; sisters, Ruth Allen of Yreka, Calif. and Pearline Perkins of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at 1183 SE Shady Cove Lane in Waldport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 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: Adams, Colter, Barnard, Weber, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5421/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, May 14th, 2010 Brenda J. Adams Brenda J. Adams, 55, of Newport, Ore. died May 3, 2010 in Toledo, Ore. She was born Feb. 8, 1955 to Eugene T. Adams and Verl E. (Colter) Adams in Vancouver, Wash. She managed a roadhouse in Canby, Ore. She was also a trainer of racing greyhounds and animal welfare coordinator of Greyhound Adoptions at Multnomah Greyhound Park. She was the first female deputy state judge for the Oregon Racing Commission until her illness forced her to retire. She was a volunteer at Newport Senior Activity Center and helped start Friends of the Aquatic Park. In spite of her struggles, she somehow found time to take care of anyone who needed it. She enjoyed adventuring to festivals and community events with her husband. She enjoyed Newport and its people. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verl Adams. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Barnard of Newport; siblings, Spike Adams, Sam Adams and Suzi Weber, all of Vancouver, Wash.; and her father, Eugene Adams of Vancouver, Wash. A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at the Newport Senior Activity Center, 20 SE Second St. Memorial donations may be made to Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Friends of the Aquatic Park. 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: Barnes, Tupper, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5419/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 93756 Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Duane Walker Barnes Duane Walker Barnes, 89, of Depoe Bay, Ore., died April 27, 2010 at his home. After his retirement, he spent his time working with the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and Meals on Wheels. He also served as a senior companion. He leaves behind a host of dear friends. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Barnes; daughter, Cheryl Barnes of San Francisco, Calif.; sister, Lola Tupper of Portland, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at Bayside Chapel, 145 NE Collins St. in Depoe Bay. 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: Shermer, Whetzell, Pforsich, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5418/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Bill Shermer William "Bill" Shermer, 75, of Newport, Ore., died of natural causes on May 8, 2010 at his home. He was born June 5, 1934 to Robert "Red" and Ruth Shermer in South Beach, Ore., as the fourth generation on the central Oregon coast. He graduated from Newport High School in 1952 and lived in Newport his entire life. He was a logger for 15 years before owning Pacific Distributors, a successful beer and wine distributorship serving Lincoln County, until he "retired" in the early 1980s and formed Bill Shermer Construction. Until 2004, he and his crew built many quality homes and commercial buildings throughout Newport, including his signature blue warehouses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing, and his family property in Granite, Ore. where he eventually built a cabin. Known for his gruff personality and sense of humor, he was also an avid reader, history buff and traveler. He had a camera wherever he went, along with his faithful canine companion, Ted. He was recognized as a long-time supporter of the Boosters for Newport High School, where he enjoyed seeing his grandchildren attend and graduate. He was also a long-time member of the Masonic Temple and Elks Club of Newport. He enjoyed a lifetime of friendships that he cherished and considered part of his inner circle. Those who knew him would say he would give you the shirt off his back once you earned his respect through hard work and loyalty. He is survived by two daughters, Sheryl Whetzell of Toledo, Ore. and Angie (Guy Pforsich) Shermer of Bend, Ore.; his former wife, Gerry Shermer of Newport; grandchildren, Bill Whetzell of Bend, Andrea Whetzell of Eugene, Ore. and Cory Pforsich of Bend. There is no service per his request. Memorial donations may be made to a local hospice of one's choice. 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: Updenkelder, Parker, Wanke, LaRoche, Cohn, McClellan, Mason, Bregman, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5417/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Maxine Yvonne Updenkelder Maxine Yvonne Updenkelder, 88, of Newport, Ore. died May 7, 2010, at Newport Rehabilitation and Specialty Care. She was born May 15, 1921 to John D. Parker and Edith B. (Wanke) Parker in Oregon City, Ore. She lived in Newport for the past 60 years. She received an associate degree in home economics at Oregon State University, and in 1944, she became one of the few women in Oregon to acquire a pilot's license. She was active in the community, earning "Woman of the Year" in 1960 from the Newport Business and Professional Women. She was an avid golfer and held several offices in the Agate Beach Ladies Golf Association. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Newport. Some of her other interests included her family, duplicate bridge, and traveling. She was also a voracious reader. She worked at the Banner-Courier Newspaper in Oregon City as a society editor. After moving to Newport, she wrote a column for the Newport News-Times called "Max's Misc." She is survived by her daughters, Sandi (Frank) LaRoche and Bev Updenkelder; and son, Doug (Shirley) Updenkelder, all of Newport; grandchildren, Bob LaRoche, Tim LaRoche, Andrea Cohn, David McClellan, Kate Mason, Jenni Bregman and Matt Updenkelder; and 11 great-grandchildren. There are no services per her request at this time, however, there will be a celebration of life for her family and friends at a future date. 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: Dixon, Healy, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5416/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Conrad Glen Dixon Conrad Glen Dixon, 35, of Lincoln City, Ore. died April 29, 2010 at Lincoln City Rehab Center. He was born April 4, 1975 to Bob and Glenda Healy in Independence, Kan. He graduated in 1993 from Taft High School in Lincoln City. He played football for the Taft Tigers as a senior. One year after he graduated, he was seriously injured in an auto accident on Highway 20, just east of Toledo, Ore. The accident left him permanently disabled, and he lived at Newport Rehabilitation, later moving to Lincoln City Rehabilitation. He loved all sports, especially football and basketball. He was also very artistic and loved to shoot pool. He is survived by his sisters, Kari, Elisabeth and Dawn; his brothers, Nathaniel and Garret; his niece Crystal; and nephews, Cameron, Justin, Corey and Cody. A celebration of life service will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 25 at Coast Vineyard Church, 1505 NE Sixth Drive in Lincoln City. The family invites everyone who remembers Glen to join them at any time during those hours to share memories of him and remember him with joy. 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: Meehan, Chilcutt, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5415/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 May 5, 2010 Richard Meehan Richard H. Meehan of Lincoln City died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, with his wife, Judy, at his side. He was 79. He was born in 1931 in San Francisco to Richard W. and Evelyn Meehan, who called him Jay. But others throughout his life called him by his nickname, Dick. His father worked in a photography studio until the repeal of prohibition, when he took up the art of bar tending. Dick lost his mother when he was only 3, and with his father working evenings, he was sent to board with various families in Modesto and Merced, Calif. Later, he moved to his uncle's house in Portland, attending Central Catholic High School and the University of Portland. In his sophomore year of college, he was able to rejoin his father in San Clemente and transfer for UCLA. After his sophomore year at UCLA, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was commissioned as a lieutenant after completing officer training. He earned his wings and flew numerous aircraft in service to his country, including the first American fighter, the P-80, as well as the T-6 Texas Trainer and the F-51 successor to the P-51 Mustang. He also served as navigation officer on C-47 transports. With the outbreak of the Korean War, his commission was extended in what became known as "The Truman Year," and he was honorably discharged in 1954. In 1955, he married, and the following year his first son was born while he completed his B.A. in history. After graduation, he began his career as an educator, starting in Pico Rivera, Calif., teaching the sixth grade. He moved from Orange County to Ventura County to pursue graduate studies at USC, while teaching sixth grade at Mill School in Ventura. After completing his master's degree in education, he served as principal of Santa Ana school in Ventura and his family grew, with four more sons. During this time, he earned his doctorate in education. In the early 1970s he moved back to Oregon to become the principal and superintendent of the Colton Combination Elementary/High School and then accepted a position as assistant superintendent in Canby. In later years, he returned to the classroom, teaching fifth and sixth grades in Oregon City until his retirement in 1998. Dick was able to visit Ireland, the home of his ancestry. He and his wife Judy had many Mexican adventures, spent time in Nepal and Thailand and enjoyed traveling, often with friends. In the fall of 2002, Dick and Judy fell in love with a view of Devils Lake and made their home there. As health issues began to surface, their plans for continued travel changed and their home was made into a permanent vacation destination, where Dick loved to sit on the deck with a cigar and soak up the view. He called it "paradise." Their dog, Manny, completed their family of three within an extremely close neighborhood. When they moved to Lincoln City nearly eight years ago, they knew no one but quickly became part of the community. Dick was named the Lincoln City "Man of the Year" for 2006 for his work on an educational bond issue and for his volunteer work with the schools and the community. He was a lifelong liberal, and you always knew where he stood when talking with him. He lived with and worked for the values in which he believed. He touched many with his generosity, and his sense of humor permeated everything he did. He will live on in the hearts of many. He is survived by his wife, Judy Chilcutt-Meehan; sons Stephen, Terry, Kevin, Patrick and Tim; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many friends. Services have been held. Memorial donations to the Lincoln City Backpack Food Program or to hospice would please him. 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: Lehnen, Lynch, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5414/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR May 5, 2010 Robert Lehnen Robert Keith Lehnen, formerly of Lincoln City, died Saturday, April 17, at his home. He was 60. Bob, a.k.a. Wood Carver Bob, was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Redmond to Betty Lou & Willard Lehnen. Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam from 1967 through 1971. After marrying Sheri D. Lynch, they made their home in Lincoln City where they had two sons, Josh and Charley Lehnen. Robert started a small business called Lehnen's Wood Works. He had a real eye for art. His influence came from life's loves and loved ones like his father, Will, who was an excellent artist. Bob used only a chainsaw for his carvings and used marbles for the eyes. You can find them all over, just look for his mark of a seagull. One of his carvings he is best known for is in Estacada. It is the huge wooden logger in town. Some people know Robert as a son, father, uncle, grandpa, while others know him as The Wood Carver. Many know him for his smile and sense of humor and for his kind heart. Robert is survived by his mother, Betty Lou; brother, Mick; sons, Josh and Charley; grandson, Luke; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; nephews, Chris and Joe; and niece, Suzann Lehnen. For those who would like to pay their respects, he will have a spot at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland - just ask the family for further information. Services are entrusted to Pacific View Memorial Chapel. 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: Evans, Mariner, Halle, Hyres, Sutherland, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5347.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Roger Evans Roger David Evans of Otis died April 7, 2010, at his home of natural causes. He was 55. Roger was born Aug. 5, 1954, in Minnesota to Gloria (Mariner) Halle and Roger Hyres. He married Nancy Sutherland on August 28, 1975, in Lincoln City. Following their marriage they lived in Lincoln City, where he worked at Salishan Chevron from 1981 to 1989. He lived in Burlington, Wash., for a while where he worked at a service station. Roger also spent time in Minnesota where he worked in multiple wrecking yards from 1993 to 1996. He then moved back to Oregon where he worked for Babb's Body Shop from 1996 to 2004. During the last seven years, Roger formed a close relationship with God through bible studies and discussions with Pastor Bard. He was baptized at Faith Baptist Church in November 2008. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, visiting with friends and collecting John Deere and Harley Davidson memorabilia. He also loved spending time with his grandkids, taking care of his dogs and watching the History Channel. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Evans of Otis; son Justin (Eileen) of Otis; daughter Stacey (Pedro) of McMinnville; son Mike (Gretchen) of Portland; and eight grandchildren. Services have been held and were entrusted into the care of Affordable Burial & Cremation Co. This obituary is being reprinted due to an error in the original submission. 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: DuRette, Newport, Dutson, Chesebro, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5413/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 5/5/2010 The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 Hugh DuRette Hugh R. DuRette of Otis died April 23, 2010, in Lincoln City. He was 77. Hugh was born March 30, 1933, in Salem to Cecil and Nellie DuRette. After graduating high school in Eugene, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard for eight years and then the U.S. Corps of Engineers for 20 years. Hugh was a member of the BPOE and the Elks Lodge. On July 21, 1978, Hugh married Nonda Newport, who died on Feb. 20, 2008. Hugh is survived by daughters Cindy DuRette of St, Helens and Terry Newport of Otis; and two grandsons, Chris Dutson and Bradley Chesebro, both of St. Helens. Services are under the care of Pacific View Memorial Chapel. 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: Wright, Rees, Escott, Dripp, Ayers, Arbona, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5412/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2010 Thomas Ronald Wright Thomas Ronald "Ron" Wright, 95, of Prescott, Ariz. died March 31, 2010 in Prescott. He was born Aug. 6, 1914 to Thomas Rees and Florence Escott Wright in Swansea, Wales. He was the eldest of four children, and his father died in WWI in France as a member of the Welsh Guard Comrades before he was born. At age 17, when his mother died, he moved to the U.S. and was raised by his maternal uncle and aunt, Tom and Anna Escott, in Portland, Ore. They sent him to barber college. He held several positions until opening his own shop. In 1940, he went to Montgomery Ward to learn watch and clock repair, and soon rose to be shop foreman. During WWII, Ward wrote the army asking for a forbearance of his draft status or they would need to close the west coast operation. After the war he opened his own jewelry stores, T.R. Wright Jewelers. He owned and operated several stores in Portland and Crescent City, Calif. In 1954, he married Shirley Dripp and started a family of four children, Thomas II, David, Cynthia and Richard. The family made an annual summer trip to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, Canada. He also drove up to Newport during the summer to spend several months with his eldest son, Tom. He and Shirley divorced in 1978. He retired, sold his store and bought a motor home. He reconnected with an old friend, Arline Ayers, and they had 22 years of fun and traveling together. Arlene passed in the fall of 2000. He traveled around the west coast and settled in Gilbert, Ariz. in 2001. In 2006 he moved to Prescott to be near family. He loved fishing, and he also had to have the latest in new technology. He is survived by his former wife, Shirley; sons, Thomas of Newport, David (Cynthia) of Gilbert, Ariz.; and daughter Cyndi (Fred) Arbona of Prescott, Ariz. A memorial service was held April 10 in Prescott. As per the family, he will be cremated and his ashes spread over his mother's grave in Wales and the site of his son Richard's grave 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: Jones, Miller, Ellsworth, Kirk, Magliulo, Scranton, Boyd, Ells Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5411/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Apr 30th, 2010 Lola Charlene Miller Jones Lola Charlene Miller Jones, 85, of Newport, Ore., died April 28, 2010. She was born Oct. 19, 1924 to George D. Miller and Lena M. Ellsworth Miller in La Cygne, Kan. She grew up in rural Kansas, and after her high school graduation in 1942, she moved to Los Angeles to work with the Santa Fe Railroad during World War II. There she met Valteen Jones, who was on shore leave with the U.S. Navy. They were married in Bremerton, Wash. on March 31, 1945. Before moving to Newport, Lola made many friends across the state as part of the Oregon Parks Department, in which her husband was employed. Homes in Oregon included several years in Tillamook, La Grande, Salem, and Coos Bay. She and Valteen moved to the South Beach area in 1993. In recent years, she has been a resident at Oceanview Retirement and Assisted Living Center. She was active in OSU Home Extension Home and Community Education and served as a community volunteer with the Newport Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center and the Newport Public Library. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her needlework crafts won awards at the county fair and remain with many friends and family members as keepsakes. She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. Miller and Lena M. Ellsworth Miller; and her husband, Valteen M. Jones. She is survived by daughter, Joyce Kirk of Brentwood, Calif.; son, Michael (Spike) Jones of Seal Rock, Ore.; son-in-law, Tim Kirk; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Jones; sisters, Fern and Beulah; brothers, Kenneth and Daune, and sister-in-law Romalee, all of Kansas; five grandchildren, Kolby Kirk of Arcadia, Calif., Kasandra Kirk Magliulo of Fremont, Calif.; Callie Jones Scranton of Ridgefield, Wash.; Kelsey Jones Boyd of Gresham, Ore.; Valerie Jones Ells of Burien, Wash.; and four great-grandchildren. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. No service is planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Newport Public Library Foundation where a memorial bench will be placed in memory of Lola and Valteen Jones. 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: Otness, Rust, Moore, Higgs, Pickner, Englert, Hill, Coordes, May, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5410/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Apr 30th, 2010 Jacqueline Delores Otness Jacqueline "Jackie" Delores (Rust) Otness, 79, of Waldport, Ore., died of natural causes on April 24, 2010 at her home. She was born March 2, 1931 to Ralph and Mabel (Moore) Rust in Fossil, Ore. She was raised on a cattle and wheat ranch in Grass Valley, Ore. She attended Grass Valley grammar school and graduated from Moro High School in 1949. She then moved to Portland to attend beauty school where she was introduced to Eugene Robert "Bob" Otness. Bob and Jackie were married on Dec. 17, 1950. The next 12 years were spent traveling to finish out her husband's 20 years of Navy service. They had three children, the oldest being Marcy, followed by Russell and then Sherry. She lived in Astoria, Ore., San Diego, Calif., Charleston, S.C., Newport, R.I., Bremerton, Wash., and finally retired in Waldport. Along with being the mother of three children and a Navy wife, she was employed at Dahl's True Value in Toledo, Ore. and Waldport Pharmacy. She was also partial owner of a laundry service and worked at a fish plant. She was active in the community and a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Waldport Women's Golf Club, South Lincoln Senior Citizens, Lions Club Auxiliary, Ladies of the Moose, Volkswalkers, Toledo Bowling Association and the Fleet Reserve Association. She enjoyed bowling, golf, cards, travel, quilting, walking, painting, and was the biggest fan of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Wayne Rust; parents, Ralph and Mabel (Moore) Rust; and daughter, Sherry Elaine Higgs. She is survived by her husband Bob Otness, of Waldport; children, Marcia L. Pickner of Waldport, Russell Wayne Otness of Waldport; son-in-law, Chester Higgs; brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Betty Englert of Vancouver, Wash.; grandchildren, Lucas (Yvonne) Pickner, Carmin (Ryan) Hill, Crystal (Eddie Coordes) Pickner, Alana Otness, Jacqueline (Mickey) May and Daniel (Robyn) Higgs; and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. on May 23, at the Waldport Moose Lodge, 250 NW John St. in Waldport. Memorial donations may be made to Newport kidney dialysis through Samaritan Pacific Communities Health District Foundation. 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.