This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Chorn, Larsen, Shelton, Venneri, Manwill, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5271/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Leona Larsen Chorn Leona Larsen Chorn, 83, died from complications of breast cancer on Jan. 25, 2010 in Oakley, Utah. She was born Aug. 23, 1926 to Bertha Shelton Larsen and Arthur C. Larsen in Roosevelt, Utah. While living in Arcadia, Utah, she attended schools in Myton and Roosevelt. Her family moved to Salt Lake City, where she joined the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve, taking basic training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. She met and married George P. Chorn, who had just been discharged from the U.S. Army. They lived in Utah, followed by Orange County, Calif. and then Toledo, Ore. After her husband died, she moved to Phoenix, Ariz. to be by her son, Paul, and grandson, Brinn. She was a member of the Granite Reef Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Phoenix before returning to Utah on Jan. 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Chorn; her parents, Bertha Shelton Larsen and Arthur C. Larsen; and brother, Lon C. Larsen. She is survived by her sisters, Helen L. Venneri of Taylorsville, Utah, and Betty L. Manwill of Oakley, Utah. Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home in Heber City, Utah is handling arrangements, with interment at Wasatch Lawn in Salt Lake City. A graveside service is pending. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Quetschke, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Vernon C. Quetschke Vernon C. Quetschke, 84, of Blodgett, Ore., died Feb. 22, 2010 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, 34275 Riverside Dr. SW in Albany. Public visitation will be at 10 a.m. prior to the service in the memorial chapel. Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Albany is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Brown, Phillilps, Andrews, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Olin W. Brown Olin W. Brown, 90, of Toledo, Ore., died Feb. 16, 2010 in Corvallis. He was born Jan. 9, 1920 to John and Edna Brown in Leeton, Mo. He graduated from Gervais High School in 1939. On Sept. 27, 1942, he married Betty Phillips. He worked at the Lincoln Dairy for 30 years and was the co-owner of the dairy for five years. He was a member of the Toledo Elks, was an avid rock hound and loved to go fishing and camping with his family. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball for the Lincoln Dairy teams. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Betty Brown. He is survived by his sons, Rodney Brown of Monroe, and Roger Brown of Portland; his brothers, Orville Brown of Portland and Lloyd Brown of Longview, Wash.; granddaughters, Tracy Andrews of Eugene and Shawn Brown of Monroe. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Eureka Cemetery, 917 NE Yaquina Heights Dr. 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: Gates, Keithley, Brakel, Davis, Oliver, Sawyer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Louis Thomas Gates Louis "Lou" Thomas Gates, 67, of Corvallis, Ore. died of a heart attack on Feb. 11, 2010 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He was born Sept. 10, 1942 to Clifford Lee Gates and Dorothy Keithley in Santa Ana, Calif. He graduated from Taft High School in 1960. He received his mechanical engineering degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1965. He married Susan in Santa Ana, Calif. on Nov. 10, 1962. In 1974, he moved back to Oregon with his family to join his father and brother at Groth-Gates Sheet Metal. He bought Bay Sheet Metal in Newport in 1990 and opened Northwest Industrial Sheet Metal in Albany in 1996. He reinstated his pilot's license and began restoring vintage airplanes. He was a member of Airline Owners and Pilots Association and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, and they enjoyed meals together on any occasion possible. He also enjoyed playing a friendly game of cards. He had an infectious laugh and an incredible smile. He lived his life by the Ten Commandments and Glen Beck's Nine Principals and Twelve Values. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Lee Gates. He is survived by his wife, Susan Gates of Corvallis; his mother, Dorothy Keithley of Lincoln City; sons, Thomas Gates of Albany, Ore. and Johnny (Bobbe) Gates of Jefferson, Ore.; daughter, Lisa (Lindsay) Brakel of Haines, Ore.; brother, Clinton (Janet) Gates of Lincoln City; sisters, LaRena (Dick) Davis of Lincoln City, Charlotte (Mark) Oliver of Enumclaw, Wash., and Teri (Randy) Sawyer of Lincoln City; and grandchildren, Mandi and Nolan Gates of Newport, Karsen and Jagen Gates of Jefferson, Ore., and Payton Brakel of Haines, Ore. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Linn County Fair Grounds Expo Center in Albany, Ore. A Flyby and reception will follow. 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: Bruns, Narrigon, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5267/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Burton John Bruns Burton John Bruns, 87, of Newport, Ore., died Feb. 14, 2010 in Newport. He was born May 24, 1922 to John and Ruth Bruns in Raymond, Minn. He graduated from Raymond High School and on June 30, 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Narrigon, in Raymond. He was a farmer while in Raymond, then a co-owner of a grocery store in Multnomah, Ore. He is mostly known as the manager of the Department of Motor Vehicles in Newport, where he worked from 1960 to 1984. He was a member of the Newport Elks 2105, co-founder of the 2105iers camper club and past exalted ruler. He and his wife loved to travel in their RV, and they traveled throughout North America covering all of the 48 lower states and Alaska. They also managed to travel through Canada and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Bruns; his wife of 67 years, Shirley Bruns; and his brothers, Alvin and Brune. He is survived by his sons, Steven (Rhonda) Bruns, of Newport, Stan (Carole) Bruns, of LaHabra, Calif.; grandchildren, Terry (Joy) of Newport, Dustin (Amber) of Toledo and Cody of Newport; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Feb. 20 at Bateman Funeral Home, with interment at Eureka Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity 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: Briley, Mollenhour, Winheim, Wilson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5266/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010 Carroll Loren Briley Carroll Loren Briley, 67, of Springfield, Ore., died of mesothelioma on Feb. 20, 2010. He was born March 3, 1942 to Athel and Lillian (Mollenhour) Briley in Merrill, Ore. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968. On April 27, 1968 he married Sandra Spinney in Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his father, Athel Briley, and grandson, Cody Briley. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra Briley of Springfield; his mother, Lillian Briley; sons, Michael Briley of Springfield, Douglas Briley of Molalla, and Jeffrey Briley of Darrington, Wash.; sisters, Linda Winheim of Newport and Kathy Wilson of Logsden; brothers, Richard Briley of Mayhill, N.M., Dale Briley of Portland, David Briley of Philomath, and Forrest Briley of Sisters; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at Twin Rivers Baptist Church, 1660 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield, Ore. A private burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield 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: Davis, Kusz, Robertson, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5265/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 2/17/2010 Man dies trying to save dog Heavy surf keeps water rescuers busy A 72-year-old Lake Oswego man died trying to save his dog from heavy surf at the D River Wayside on Valentine's Day. Richard William Davis, known as Bill, was reportedly playing fetch with his black Labrador at about 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, when the dog chased the stick into the ocean. Eyewitnesses said the dog got caught by a wave and Davis rushed into the incoming tide to try to rescue the animal. When another wave knocked Davis off his feet and started to drag him out to sea, one witness went into the surf to try to pull him out while others dialed 911. Lt. Jim Kusz, of North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1, said that as the water rescue team arrived on scene, radio traffic made it clear they would likely be dealing with recovery of a body rather than a rescue. Clad in drysuits, the team waded into the surf to try to grab hold of Davis, who Kusz said was floating just yards from shore. Team Leader Peter Robertson was able to grab Davis and bring him to shore, where rescuers began CPR. Pacific West Ambulance transported Davis to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 10 a.m. According to Oregon State Police, members of Davis' family approached troopers gathering witness statements on the beach after the incident. Troopers helped get family members to the hospital, where they were able to formally identify the body. The dog made it back to shore unharmed and was reunited with Davis' family. Later the same day, as the tide was on its way out at about 1:30 p.m., the water rescue team responded to a second call near N.W. 21st St., where a Portland man was swept into the water while walking on the beach. Kusz said the man made it back to shore with help from his wife but that the incident further highlights the dangers to those walking the beach when the surf is high. Kusz said the Oregon Coast is entering its deadliest period for ocean-related deaths as improved weather conditions attract visitors who are unfamiliar with the ocean. "Even though the weather is clear and the sun is out and it may feel warm, we are still in season, " he said. "It's still winter time." Rough ocean conditions led Depoe Bay Fire District to issue an advisory through its Nixle alert system Friday, Feb. 12, warning of high surf through Thursday, Feb. 18. Kusz said he plans to step up his outreach work to local lodging facilities through the Just Add Water Safety, or JAWS, program. "I really would encourage hotels and motels in that area to monitor conditions," he said, "and let their guests know that 'today is not a good day to be on the beach.'" Kusz said the water rescue team does respond to reports of animals in distress and carries out a "risk-benefit analysis" before deciding whether to risk team members' lives in a rescue attempt. He said anyone who sees an animal caught in the surf should stay on shore, call 911 and allow professional rescuers to assess the situation. 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: Rector, Whitney, Mills, Tucker, Theodoroff, Korn, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 Lynn Louise Rector Lynn Louise Rector, 57, of Waldport, Ore. died Feb.10, 2010 in Lincoln City. She was born to Roy Whitney and Helen Whitney (Mills) in Oakland, Calif. She married Danny Lee Rector on March 17, 1970 at Long Beach Naval Station in California. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, beading and quilting. She loved crowds of people and having fun, and her family remembers her as a kind and wonderful person. She was a member of the Baha'i Faith. She is survived by her husband, Dan Rector, of Waldport; daughters, Kathy Tucker of Sacramento, Calif., Laurie Theodoroff of Hayden, Idaho, Jennifer Korn, of Post Falls, Idaho and Kimberely Rector of Post Falls, Idaho; sisters, Dianne Whitney of Portland, Mary Whitney of Estacada and Laurie Whitney of Salt Lake City. A celebration of life was held Feb. 13. Memorial donations may be made to any Umpqua Bank location. 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: McCrimmon, Martin, Dietman, Howrish, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 Eugene McCrimmon Eugene "Gene" McCrimmon, 84, of Waldport, Ore., died Feb. 7, 2010 at his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a U.S. Marine Corps sniper who served in World War II, Guam and the Mariana Islands. He married Betty Martin on August 30, 1957 in Arlington, Va. He spent several years in the baking business, and then retired after several years working in real estate. He realized his dream of living on the coast in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty McCrimmon of Waldport; daughters, Georgi Dietman of Waldport, Kelly McCrimmon of Casper, Wyo., Maxie Howrish of Casper, Wyo. and Gina Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held in the spring on the Oregon coast. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan Pacific Hospice, P.O. Box 945, Newport OR 97365. 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: Irby, Gwynn, Serns, Doran, Geis, Travis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 Robert Earl Irby Robert Earl Irby, 48, of Newport, Ore., died Feb. 16, 2010. He was born March 29, 1961 to Penny and Henry Irby in California. He was a commercial fisherman for the past several decades and most currently worked on the F/V Prospector. He enjoyed cooking, antique bottle collecting, fishing and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Irby. He is survived by his partner, Amber Gwynn; his mother, Penny Serns of California; children, Becky Doran, Nicole Geis, Jessica Travis and Fletcher Irby; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Fishermen's Memorial in Yaquina Bay State Park in Newport. 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: Gordon, Hughes, Isaacson, Ward, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5261/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 Lawrence Craig Gordon Lawrence Craig Gordon, 51, died Feb. 13, 2010 near Yachats, Ore. He was born to Virginia and Thomas Gordon in Japan. He was born into a military family, and during his youth he lived in Taiwan, Alaska, Washington, Wisconsin and Georgia before moving to Oregon in 1979. He recently retired after 31 years with Verizon. He loved fishing and golfing and was looking forward to spending even more pleasurable hours in Oregon's beautiful outdoors as a retired person. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Hughes-Gordon, of Reston, Va.; his parents, Virginia and Thomas Gordon of Micanopy, Fla.; sons, Nicholas Zachary Gordon of Reston, and Andrew L. Gordon of Salem; brothers, Thomas L. Gordon of Portland, Douglas B. Gordon of Micanopy, Fla., Stuart K. Gordon of Micanopy, Fla., Alexander G. (Heather Isaacson) Gordon of Newberry, Fla.; sister, Laura V. (Tim) Gordon-Ward of Marietta, Ga.; nephews, Matthew, Zachary, Connor and Bryce; and nieces, Chandra and Monica. A visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 NE Yaquina Heights Dr., in Newport. A celebration of life will follow at 11 a.m. 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: Haffner, Rutherford, Johnson, Stroupe, Roberts Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5260/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 Robert Wayne Haffner Robert Wayne Haffner, 69, of Yachats, Ore., died of heart failure on Feb. 17, 2010 in Newport. He was born Sept. 7, 1940 to Rudolph and Janet Haffner in Sabetha, Kan. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and a Master's Degree in education from University of Oregon. He taught mathematics for 36 years, two years in Roseburg and 34 years in the Eugene School District. He married Mary Rutherford in Eugene on August 23, 1964. He was a member of the Church of God 7th Day, enjoyed woodworking in his shop, singing with the Coastal Aires and truly enjoyed John Deere tractors. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Haffner; sons, Chris Haffner of Eugene and Greg Haffner of Veneta; daughter, Tammi Johnson of Eugene; sisters, Dorothy Stroupe of Haines City, Fla. and Marie Roberts of Eugene; granddaughters, Natalie, Courtney, Caylin; and grandsons, Dalton, Chase, Cardin and Kyler. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 19 and Feb. 21 at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 NE Yaquina Heights Dr. in Newport. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. on March 5 at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be held at the Yachats Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Yachats Fire Department c/o South Lincoln County Ambulance, P.O. Box 32, Yachats, OR 97498. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. (Note: "Yachats" is pronounced "Ya-hots". 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: Wooley, Wilson, Cleveland, Flanagan, Jameson Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5259/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010 FOULWEATHER CRASH IS FATAL A REACH helicopter was landed in a pullout adjacent to U.S. Highway 101 at Cape Foulweather Thursday morning to transport an accident victim to the hospital. The two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Washington man and left several others seriously injured. (Courtesy photo by Robert Smith) (See attached Photo that appeared above this statement) Several others left with critical or serious injuries A Washington man died Thursday morning, and his wife was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 on the south side of Cape Foulweather. According to the Oregon State Police, a 1998 Ford Expedition, driven by William Wooley, 42, from Waldport, was headed south on Highway 101 at around 9:30 a.m. when it crossed the centerline for an unknown reason near milepost 131. Wooley's vehicle crashed head-on into a northbound, 2005 Nissan Altima, driven by Richard A. Wilson, 51, from Chehalis, Wash. Wilson was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, where he was pronounced deceased. His passenger/wife, Susan Louise Wilson, 53, was seriously injured and was initially transported by ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and then transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Wooley was also seriously injured in the crash and was transported by ambulance to the Newport hospital. He was then taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. There were three passengers in the Expedition with Wooley. Luann C. Cleveland, 40, of Waldport was critically injured. She was transported by REACH air ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. Megan Flanagan, 12, of Waldport was transported by ambulance to the Lincoln City hospital with minor injuries. And Anica Jameson, 12, of Florence, who was seriously injured, was transported to the Newport hospital and then transferred by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. OSP troopers from the Newport Area Command office are continuing the investigation with the assistance of the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department, Newport Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation assisted. Traffic on the highway was restricted for about three hours while the investigation was underway. 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: Folsom, Spiering, Simmons, Mobley, Knight, Pease Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5258/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 Feb. 17, 2010 Darold D. Folsom Darold D. Folsom of Hillsboro died Feb. 10, 2010. He was 67. He was born June 29, 1942, in Hillsboro. He was a 1960 grad of Hillsboro High School and served in the U.S. Marines from 1960 to 1964. He owned and operated 1 Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaners in Lincoln City from 1973 to 1980 and the Yamhill Cafe in Yamhill from 1981 to 1998. He married Margaret Spiering in 2000. He was a member of Carlton Baptist Church, the Hillsboro Moose Lodge and the Carlton-Yamhill Lions Club. He had been a member of the Lincoln City Elks Club. His favorite hobby was golf. He is survived by his wife Margaret Folsom of Hillsboro; son Troy Folsom of Portland, daughter Sherry Simmons of Yamhill; stepsons Michael and Richard Spiering of Hillsboro; stepdaughter Linda Mobley of Blaine, Wash.; sisters Darlene Knight of Vernonia and Donna Pease of Hillsboro; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Mt. Olive Cemetery at Laurel, 15445 S.W. Campbell Road, Hillsboro. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Carlton Baptist Church, 546 W. Main St., Carlton, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239. Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center in Hillsboro is handling 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: Diehm, Purdum, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5257/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 February 17, 2010 Ronald W. Diehm Ronald Wayne Diehm died Feb. 9, 2010, in Lincoln City. He was 50. He was born Aug. 25, 1959, in Nampa, Idaho, to Robert and Grace (Purdum) Diehm. Ronald graduated from Nampa High School in 1977. He loved working with computers and was a security guard at Chinook Winds Casino for 11 years. He is survived by his parents and three brothers, Robert R. (Lisa) Diehm, Rodney L. (Elaine) Diehm and Richard A. Diehm. Services have been held. Pacific View Memorial Chapel is handling 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: Conrad, McFarland, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5256/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Modified: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 Melba Conrad Melba Conrad, 88, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Feb. 3, 2010 at her home. She was born Feb. 15, 1921 to Clarence and Anna Conrad in Pawnee City, Neb. She graduated from Salem High School then took business courses. Prior to and during the war years, she worked in the canneries around Salem, and then worked for the Veteran's Administration and the Federal Wage and Hour Board in Portland. Later she transferred back to Salem and began working for the Public Roads and Highways Administration, which led her to transfer again to Portland and work for the Federal Highways Administration as a budget analyst. In 1968, she was asked to take a position with FHA in Washington, D. C. Her work there earned her the opportunity of being asked to move to Panama and become the Office Manager for the Federal Highways Administration, based in Panama, and building the road from Panama to Bogota, Columbia. In 1976, she returned to D. C., where she retired after 32 years in government service. In 1977, she returned to Salem, and then moved to Lincoln City. She was very active with the Mazama's in the 1940s and early '50s. She climbed to the summit of Mt. Hood in June 1946, and in the early '50s, picked up her interest in photography, primarily 16 mm film. This led to her being requested to film the Oregon State Fair for the State Fair Commission. She made "home" movies, as well as other movies that were used to teach people about special subjects. While retired, she served as a volunteer at the Lincoln City Hospital, where she introduced the Life Line program in Lincoln City. She was twice named Woman of the Year for Lincoln City. She earned permanent membership in the Hospital Auxiliary, and donated more than 4,500 hours of work. She was also awarded the Dr. Terrill Award for service at the hospital. She has been a major donator and supporter for animals, cancer societies, and almost anyone in need of help. She also held offices with the Roads End Association and with Unity by the Sea. Her love of animals, gardening and travel rounded out her love of life. She is survived by her brother, Clarence F. Conrad of Mandeville, La.; niece Marie McFarland of Puyallup, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews. Melba became Marie's legal guardian in 1963, which gave Melba the opportunity of being a grandmother of two and a great-grandmother of five. A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101 in Lincoln City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 510 NE Harney St., Newport, OR 97365; Samaritan North Lincoln Hospice, 3100 NE 28 St., Lincoln City, OR 97367; Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, 3043 NE 28 St., Lincoln City, OR 97367; or the American Heart Association, 4301 Fairfax Dr., #530, Arlington, VA 22203. An online memorial book is available at www.pacificviewmemorialchapel.com. 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: Bruns, Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5255/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 Burton J. Bruns Burton J. Bruns, 87, of Newport, Ore., died Feb. 14, 2010 in Newport. He was born May 24, 1922 to John and Ruth Bruns in Raymond, Minn. A full obituary will follow at a later date. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Bateman Funeral Home, 915 Yaquina Heights Drive, Newport. A private interment to follow at Eureka Cemetery 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: Elsperger, Stadleberger, Grasser, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5254/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 Robert Michael Elsperger Robert Michael Elsperger, 82, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Feb. 9, 2010. He was born April 12, 1927 to John and Anna (Stadleberger) Elsperger in Cando, N.D. He was married to Lois Grasser for 60 years. Together, they owned and operated a farm in North Dakota for 25 years. After selling the farm, they moved to Arizona, where he became a salesman for a feed company in Mesa. He was a longtime member of the Elks and liked to walk from his home by the D River to the local lodge to visit with other members. He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Elsperger. He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Dennis (Jacki) Elsperger, Mitch Elsperger of Lincoln City, and Joe Elsperger of Palm Springs, Calif.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private memorial in Cando, N.D. will be held at a later date. 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: Holt, Lee, Willis, Slothower, LaPoint, Hayes, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5253/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 William Holt William "Bill" Lester Holt, Jr., 84, of Newport, Ore., died of natural causes on Feb. 8, 2010 at his home. He was born July 2, 1925 to William Lester Holt and Alice Lee in Riverside, N.J. He attended various schools until his mother left him to work at his grandfather's farm in New Jersey when he was 14. Unhappy with this arrangement, he sold his father's watch in order to purchase the longest one-way bus ticket possible, and went to Eau Gallie, Fla. He worked odd jobs on fishing boats and in a grocery store before entering the U.S. Air Force at age 16. He quickly moved up the ranks and by age 19, he was promoted to Master Sergeant, the youngest on record. He served with distinction in the 8th Air Force during World War II and was stationed outside of London, in Morocco, in Puerto Rico, and in various cities throughout the U.S. During his time in London, he met and married Freda Mae-Nellie Cutts. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of distinguished service. After the war, he worked for McDonnell-Douglas for 10 years, and he retired at the age of 54. He and his wife lived for many years in Redondo Beach and Ukiah, Calif. before settling in Newport in 1990. In his later years, he enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including computers and gadgets, photography, traveling to England, trips to Costco, playing his organ, cooking, and automobiles. He and Freda especially enjoyed their daily walks along Agate Beach and around the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Newport and was active in his community, Longview Hills. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Freda Holt, and his brothers, Richard Willis and Arthur Willis. He is survived by his son, Quentin Mark Holt of Renton, Wash.; daughter, Melody (Ben) Slothower of Corvallis; granddaughters, Susannah (Kenny) LaPoint of Bend and Jessica (Chris Hayes) Slothower of Portland; and two great-grandsons. Plans for a memorial service are pending. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Sinclair, Hay, Fry, Osborn Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5252/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 Edward Sinclair Edward Frederick Sinclair, 87, died Feb. 12, 2010 in Newport, Ore. He was born Feb. 9, 1923 in San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Betty B. Hay-Sinclair; daughter, Susan Fry; and stepdaughter, Patricia Osborn. A funeral service was held Feb. 15. An online memorial book is available at www.batemanfuneralhome.net. 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.