This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Koloen, Overlund, Hayashi, McGreger Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6651/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Sept. 9, 2013 John A. Koloen July 16, 1937-September 7, 2013 John A. Koloen, 76, a resident of Independence died Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was born on July 16, 1937 in Silverton, Oregon the son of Oscar and Anna Overlund Koloen. He was raised and attended school in Valsetz. He served 23 years in the US Navy and retired as a Petty Officer First Class in May of 1973. While stationed in Yokosuka, Japan he met his future bride, Misako Hayashi, and they were married on January 17, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan. They lived in the states for a few years and then returned to Japan to live for five years during the 1970's. While in Japan he trained as a fire fighter. John also served five years in the Merchant Marines. Prior to moving to Independence John and his wife of 44 years lived in Waldport and Otis. He worked as a bus driver for CARTS and as a school bus driver for sport trips and church groups. He enjoyed camping, picnicking, hiking and hunting for thunder eggs. He is survived by his wife Misako Koloen of Independence, brothers Richard Koloen and his wife Sharon of Dallas and James Koloen of Florence along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Anna Koloen, a brother Bill Koloen and a sister Beverly McGreger. A gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, September 14th at the home of Dick and Sharon Koloen at 860 SW River Dr. Dallas. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the arrangements. To leave a message or memory please go to www.dallastribute.com. ... 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.