This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Church, Harper, Luthe, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6573/mb.ashx Message Board Post: July 12, 2013 The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Zane D. Church July 31, 1920 - July 7, 2013 Zane left us peacefully in the early morning hours of July 7, 2013. Shortly before his death, he said he was going to the river. Zane was born in his grandfather's house, overlooking the Salmon River in Otis, Oregon, July 31, 1920. He met Barbara, his future wife, at a community dance in Rose Lodge, Oregon when she was 15 and he was 17. They were married June 6, 1940, at the ages of 17 and 19. Two years later they started their family. They were married for 71 years before Barbara's death in September of 2011. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Ivan and Eldon and his sister, Alfa. Zane and Barbara had six children together. Zane is survived by his children and their spouses, Buckley (Kay), Fredrick (De), Gary ( Michelle), daughters; Debra Jensen (Kenneth) Cindy Harper (Charles)and Marilyn Luthe (Al), and by fifteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren. During his lifetime he lived mainly in Oregon and Alaska and had several different occupations, but farming was his love. In 1976, Zane and Barbara moved from Otis, Oregon to Christmas Valley where they started a ranch raising alfalfa and cattle. He was a hard worker, at times facing many difficulties, but never giving up. He was a small man of unwavering determination and strength. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines, and loved his country. In his last year of life he returned in his mind to where he began, along the Salmon River. He enjoyed every opportunity to visit the Oregon Coast and point out landmarks he remembered fondly from his youth. He loved the outdoors and as a younger man hunted and fished. In ater years, he enjoyed time on the golf course, especially with his cousin and lifelong friend, Sherman Knight. Zane's passing has left a huge hole in many hearts, but his example of determination and strength will live on. In honor of our father, he will be laid to rest at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. His service will be held Monday, July 15, 2013. Those attending need to be at the cemetery office shortly after 11:00am, the service begins at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. 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.