August 2010

Chay Joseph Barkley Hager

Chay Joseph Barkley Hager, 48, died at his Lakeview home on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 from natural causes. 

Chay was born to Arthur and E. J. (Stockton) Hager on June 8, 1962 in Fresno, Calif. He grew up in the Richmond and San Jose, Calif. area and was a graduate of San Jose High School. He visited and spent a lot of time with his family after they moved to Lakeview in 1980. He had just recently relocated to Lakeview.

After his honorable service in the Marine Corps, he worked as a building contractor in the southern California area.

He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing and surfboarding and had a very soft spot in his heart for animals.

He was preceded in death by his father Arthur C. Hager.

Chay is survived by: his mother E. J. Hager of Lakeview; uncle Robert Hager of Sacramento, Calif.

At his request no services will be held.

Contributions in Mr. Barkley’s memory may be made to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 1007, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Frances May “Fran” Scholer

Frances May “Fran” Scholer, 78, died at her Lakeview home on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. 

Fran was born to Charles and Anna Jamieson in Lakeview on April 24, 2010. She grew up in Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1950. After completing business college in Klamath Falls, she returned to Lakeview.

Fran met Russ in Lakeview in 1953 and they were married in Reno, Nev. on Nov. 6, 1954. They enjoyed their lives together on the New Idaho District family farm.

She spent 43 years as the secretary for the Nolte Insurance Agency in Lakeview.

Her number one source of enjoyment was taking care of her beautiful yard.

She was a long time member of the Thomas Creek Grange.

Fran is survived by: her husband Russell of Lakeview; daughter and son-in-law Kenda and Ron Lycett of Medford; grandchildren Nastasha and Jasmin Ellis and Zach Lycett.

To honor Fran’s request, no service will be held. Interment will be in the Sunset Park Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Creek/Westside Fire Department, P.O. Box 425, Lakeview 97630, Lakeview Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 1007, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia “Jean” Leehmann

Virginia “Jean” Leehmann, 89, died at the Lake District Hospital on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. 

Jean was born in Loveland, Ohio on April 17, 1921 to Edward and Louella (Ogden) Switzer.

After graduating from High School she entered The Christ Hospital School of Nursing program in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated on Sept. 7, 1942. She worked as a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital until she enlisted into the Army Nurse Corps as a First Lieutenant and served honorably during World War II from May 1944 until March 1946. She participated in the Omaha Beach Landing in France with the 196th General Field Hospital. There she met Walter Leehmann, a Captain in the 15th Cavalry.

After the war, she and Walter continued to correspond and were married in Cincinnati on Nov. 25, 1947. The moved back to Walter’s hometown of Lakeview where they have run a ranch together for the last 63 years.

Jean is survived by: husband Walter Leehmann of Lakeview; sons and daughters-in-law Doug and Marge Leehmann of Plush and Wayne and Marie Leehmann of Summer Lake; son Robbie Leehmann of Lakeview; daughters Janet Leehmann of Tumalo and Judy Leehmann of Apache Junction, Ariz; grandsons Casey Leehmann, Ryon Leehmann and wife Shelly, Kevin Leehmann and wife Erica, Justin Horlacher and Jamie Horlacher and wife Tori; great-grandsons Dylan, Coleton and Cash; great-granddaughters Crystal and Cheyenne. 

A memorial service was held at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. Military honors were provided by the Layne Clifton V.F.W. Post 4070. Private family committal was in the Sunset Park Cemetery.

Contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to the Past Presidents Round- Up Museum, 438 Mountain View, Lakeview 97630, Westside-Thomas Creek Fire Dept., P.O. Box 425, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Cathleen (Cathy) Aegerter Hansen

Cathleen (Cathy) Aegerter Hansen, 47, of Penn Valley, Calif. died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at her home surrounded by family, after a five year battle with breast cancer.

Cathy was born in Aurora, Ill., Dec. 1, 1962 to John and Breanda Aegerter and grew up in Oregon and Washington. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1981. She attended Eastern Oregon State College and later received a degree in cosmetology.

Cathy married Sam Hansen in Lakeview on April 25, 1987. She and her husband raised heir family in Penn Valley and South Lake Tahoe. Cathy worked as a beautician, was a school aide, and also enjoyed being a stay at home mom.

She took an active role in her children’s education, their sports interests and enjoyed sewing, gardening and other creative pursuits.

She is survived by: her husband Samuel Gordon  Hansen; son Thomas of Penn Valley; daughters Stephanie and Kimberlie of Penn Valley; parents John and Brenda Aegerter of Grants Pass; brother Eric Aegerter of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister Cindy Aegerter of Minneapolis Minn.; grandmother Verda Aegerter of Minneapolis.

John Richard Maddock

John Richard Maddock, 78, of Denio, Nev.  died at the Lake District Hospital Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 of natural causes. 

Richard was born in Lakeview March 19, 1932 to Mark and Mary (Thorsen) Maddock.

He was raised and educated in Lakeview.  He was a partner in the Westside Logging Company where he owned and operated his own truck.  During his logging career he also drove log truck for other logging companies.   

He was married to Geraldine Newman in 1948 and the couple divorced in 1959.  He married Helen Townsend April 27, 1960 in Reno, Nev.  

The couple moved to Denio in 1990 where he worked for the Humboldt County Road Dept. running a road grader. He always enjoyed traveling back and forth from Denio to Lakeview to shop, etc.   

He was preceded in death by his parents.  

Survivors include: his wife Helen of Denio; daughters Juanita Potts and Linda Franklin of Montague, Calif. and Marie Arola of Laverne, Calif.; sisters Marlys Paddy and Toni Turman both of Lakeview; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; five nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at the Westside Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010.

Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to the Lakeview Library Building Fund 513 Center St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.  

 

Roscoe Van Buskirk

Roscoe Van Buskirk,  92, died at the Lake District Hospital Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 following a brief illness.  

He was born May 7, 1918 to Raymond and Pansy (Shelton  Meek) Van Buskirk in Ottumwa, Iowa. 

He was raised and educated in Kansas and Missouri.  He worked in CC Camps in North Utah building Roads.  He moved to southern California in 1938 where he worked for the Fruhauf trailer company for 35 years.  

He was married to Violet Robbins  Oct. 13, 1941 in Yuma, Ariz.  The couple came Paisley in l976.  

His hobbies included wood working and car maintenance.  

He was preceded in death by: his parents, wife Violet, four brothers and one sister.  

Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Rosvi and Gary Casteel of  Paisley and Roxane and John Garbellini  of Whitney, Texas; five grandchildren, Sandra Bes, John McKinnon, Rena Willis, Tara Mehrenberg and Angelina  Horvath and 10 great-grandchildren.  

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Paisley Methodist Church with Pastor Vi Goodman officiating.  The interment will follow at the Paisley Cemetery.  A  potluck luncheon will be served at the Church Hall following the interment. 

Contributions in memory of Mr. Van Buskirk may be made to  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Charles Alfred (Al) Getty

Charles Alfred (Al) Getty, 85, died peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2010 at his home in Lebanon.  

He was born in Lakeview to Mark Alfred and Sybil Elvira Post Getty on March 29, 1925. Al attended Lakeview’s schools until his senior year in 1942.  Instead of graduating, he joined the Navy to serve his country during World War II.  He was stationed, primarily, on the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, serving as an airplane mechanic.  Once his tour of duty ended, he went home to Lakeview and married his high school sweetheart, Esther Lillian DeShazer, in 1945.  Al and Esther had two children, Sheryl and Bruce.  Al was a “Jack of all trades.”  He worked as a parts man at the Graham Mercer Chevrolet, a grounds-man with Pacific Power and Light and as a pinsetter mechanic at Lakeview Bowl.  In 1969, Al and Esther moved to Milwaukie and he worked at a couple of bowling alleys in the Portland area.   Sheryl and Bruce gave him seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.  He was especially close to his granddaughter Tina and his great-granddaughter Kailey.  Al and Esther divorced in 1976.  Esther passed away in 1979.

In 1980, Al met and married Barbara Jones DesVoigne.  Barbara brought along a son Richard DesVoigne, a daughter Karen Sellers and five grandchildren.  Al and Barbara lived for a few years in Oregon City where Al opened his own business of servicing arcade game machines.  He sold that company and they moved to St. Helens.  They opened a video rental store and a candy store.  In the early 1990’s, they sold those two businesses and moved to Lebanon.  Once in Lebanon, he decided to indulge in a hobby of woodworking.  He created many unique items with his hands, a wood lathe and pieces of wood.  Barbara passed away in 1998 and her son Richard passed away a couple of years later.

Al met Virginia (Kay) Mathias in 2000 and they married in 2002.  Kay’s seven children were quickly added to his family, as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Her sons Huck and Ian, have been a huge support to their Mom during and after Al’s last few days.  Al and Kay were really into photography.  They enjoyed their years together by traveling around Oregon, taking many beautiful pictures of the various places they visited.  They would make up calendars as Christmas presents using the photos they had taken and add various quotes and sayings.  That way everyone could all share their travels and great sense of humor.

Al is survived by: his wife Kay; son Bruce Getty of Doctor’s Inlet, Fla.; daughter Sheryl Deckard of Keizer; eight of his remaining step-children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his special “heart” daughter Jan Jacobson.

He chose to be cremated and not to have any services held.  His ashes are to remain with Kay until it’s her time to join him.  Per their wishes, their ashes will be combined and scattered throughout Oregon.

 Delpha Ethel Plato

Delpha Ethel Plato, 84,  died very peacefully at Lake District Hospital on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 with her family at her bedside. 

Delpha was born to Lewis and Ethel (Brittson) Conway in Rogue River on Oct. 25, 1925. When she was three years old the family moved to Lakeview where she lived the rest of her life.

She was the Lake County Round-up Queen in 1941 and graduated from Lakeview High School with the class of 1944. Just a year later on Aug. 20, 1945 she married Glenn Plato in Lakeview at the Presbyterian Church.

Delpha enjoyed her involvement with the Campfire Girls and Girl Scouts as a leader and also Camp Counselor at Camp Cottonwood. When her daughters were high school cheerleaders she took them to all the away sporting events. After her children were grown and didn’t need her constant attention, she accepted an appointment to the Oregon Racing Commission, by then Oregon Supreme Court Judge Betty Roberts.

She always did her part to help make Glenn’s crop dusting and spraying business a success.

Delpha was an accomplished seamstress and thoroughly enjoyed the hand sewing crafts as well.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Martin Glenn Plato; sister Jessie Mae Warren.

Survivors include: husband Glenn of Lakeview; daughters and sons-in-law Kathie and Mickey Duggan of Lakeview and Jan and Larry Nelson of Klamath Falls; brother Lewis W. Conway of Huffman, Texas; grandsons and spouses Derek and Kristina Duggan and Zachary and Lindsay Gale; grandson Dustin Duggan; granddaughter and spouse Brandi and Bob Welch; great-grandchildren Dax Duggan, Kannan Duggan, Riley Gale and Nathan Gale; a large extended family

She did not want any public services. Her family is planning a private memorial at a later date. 

Contributions in Delpha’s memory may be made to Lakeview Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630, Lake County Library Bldg. Fund, 513 Center St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Lee Tonio Thacker

Lee Tonio Thacker, 70, died at the Lake District Hospital on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 from natural causes. 

Lee was born in Walhalla, S.C. on Jan. 23, 1940. He was raised by his mother, Elizabeth Payne, in South Carolina where he also met Lorene Justice and they were married on Aug. 23, 1978 in Rayburn County, Ga.

Lee was a hard working man who worked in the logging industry, putting in power lines, cutting wood and building construction.

He moved to Lakeview from South Carolina in 2003.

His favorite pastime was working all kinds of puzzles.

Lee is survived by: his wife Lorene of Lakeview; 11 step-children.

No services are planned at this time for Mr. Thacker. 

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Phillip Ugalde

After a heroic battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” Phillip Ugalde, 46,  passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Lakeview. 

The youngest of four children, Bob was born Sept. 14, 1963 in Winnemucca, Nev. to Daniel and Sammye Ugalde.

Bob married Julia Keller on June 12, 1999 in Winnemucca, Nev. He had a tremendous appetite for life and was happiest when he was hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Bob touched many lives in his 46 years and we will always remember his infectious smile and amazing sense of humor.

Bob is survived by: his parents Daniel and Sammye Ugalde;   wife Julia Ugalde; son Sam Ugalde; daughter and son-in-law Caitlyn and J.R.Schuft; and grandson Tres Schuft; sister and brother-in-law Eddyann and Dan Filippini;  brother and sister-in-law John and Renae Ugalde;  brother Frank Ugalde;  nephews Max and Hank Filippini and Victor Ugalde; niece Mary Filippini and her daughter Brooke Ro;  uncles Adolpho Ugalde and Walt Johnstone; aunt Ann Johnstone;  numerous cousins, relatives and friends.

A loving tribute to his life will be held Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, at the Lakeview Eagles Lodge at 3 p.m. A memorial celebration is planned for Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. to lay his ashes to rest at his beloved Nine Mile Ranch in Kings River Valley, Nev.

Donations in Bob’s name may be made to Lake Dist. Hospital at 700 S. J St. Lakeview 97630, Lakeview High School Football Program, 906 S. 3rd St., Lakeview, 97630 or to a charity of your choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Chandler Crummett Anderson

Virginia Chandler Crummett Anderson, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Hillsboro.

Born Jan. 13, 1924, to Heaton and Leona (Boydstun) Chandler, she was the youngest of 11 children. She graduated from Lakeview High school in 1942.

Virginia was raised in Valley Falls on the Chandler Ranch. On Nov. 10, 1945 she married Floyd Crummett. After Floyd’s death in 1987, Virginia married Maurice Anderson who preceded her in death in 1993.

Virginia had many stories about her years growing up on the ranch. Some of the most memorable were introducing guests to the family dinner table with a lazy susan in the middle, the chicken coop she built, and the time her brother Aaron was bit in the back pocket by a rattlesnake.

Virginia worked at the Dimestore in the 1950-60’s where her duties included decorating chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies for customers. She also worked as a secretary for the OSU Extension Service for many years and secretary for the Lake County Fair.

Virginia was a charter member of the Valley Falls Grange and a member of the Lakeview Rebekahs for many years. She loved playing pinochle.

In 2003 she moved to Forest Grove and lived at The Elms retirement apartments until a few months before her death. There she made many friends and participated in the residents’ council. Virginia continued playing cards with friends at The Elms and at the Forest Grove Senior Center.

Virginia is survived by: her only child Bob Crummett and his wife Toni of Hillsboro; step-son Kirk Anderson and wife Nancy of Las Vegas, Nev.; step-daughter Karen Grames and husband Blair of Salem; grandson Kristofer Crummet of Portland; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at 10 a.m., at the Lakeview LDS Church. An open house will follow at the Western Villa Recreation Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, 245 N. F St., Lakeview 97630 or a charity of choice.

Eldora Mae Taylor

Eldora Mae Taylor, 83, died at Lake District Hospital on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. 

Eldora was born to Andrew and Hazel (Andrews) Lightle at Delvan, Kansas on Sept. 17, 1926. She grew up in the New Pine Creek area and attended Kelly Creek, State Line and Lakeview High schools.

She married Al Taylor in New Pine Creek on Oct. 11, 1944. In 1949, the young family moved to Covina, Calif. where Eldora graduated from high school while raising her family. They returned to Lakeview in 1966 and moved to Redmond in 1985. In 1992 she and Al returned to Lakeview to stay.

The greatest enjoyment in her life was being a Mom. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing her steel guitar and singing with her sisters. She was an accomplished watercolor and pencil sketch artist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Helen Torres.

She is survived by: husband Al Taylor of Lakeview; sons and daughters-in-law Ed and Debbie Taylor of Rochester, N.Y. and Andy and Vicky Taylor of Lakeview; daughter and son-in-law Debby and Mike Busey of Meridian, Idaho; daughter Karen Taylor of Lakeview; sisters Juanita Cormick of Bay View, Texas and Vi Smith of Cedarville, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. Private family interment was at the Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Contributions in Eldora’s memory may be made to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1400 SW 5th Ave.# 530, Portland 97201, Lake District Hospital, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Mary Lucille Stone

Mary Lucille Stone, 76, died peacefully at her home in Lakeview on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. 

Mary was born to Thomas and Bertha Young in Lakeview on Feb. 4, 1934. She grew up in Lake County and received her education in Lakeview. She lived in Adel for about 20 years and returned to Lakeview after marrying Shorty Stone in Lakeview, on July 11, 1990.

She dearly loved playing her fiddle and singing with the Old Time Fiddlers.

Mary is survived by: son Harvey Stanley of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; daughter Cheryl Nelson of Los Banos, Calif.; step-son Edward Stone of Granite Falls, Wash.; step-daughters Sharon Thordson of Enumclaw, Wash., Gail Stevenson, Johnna Lee Stone and Darla Stone all of Sweet Home; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

The funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at the Lakeview First Lutheran Church with committal following in the Sunset Park Cemetery. 

Contributions in the memory of Mary may be made to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1400 SW 5th Ave. #530, Portland 97201 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

July 2010

Peter Brunelli, Jr.

Peter Brunelli, Jr., 83,  died peaceful at his home in Lakeview on Monday, July 19, 2010. 

Peter was born to Pietro and Marie (Schlueter) Brunelli in Glendale, Calif. on Oct. 18, 1926. He grew up in Glendale and graduated from Glendale High School and later earned an Associate Degree from U.C.L.A.

He served in the Air Force during the later part of World War II as a co-pilot.

Pete married Shirlee Hupp in Big Bear Lake, Calif. on April 19, 1975.

He had two different careers, the first being with Lockheed Martin for 34 years. Much of his time was spent working under Kelly Johnson doing classified work behind the Iron Curtain. After retiring from Lockheed, he became a real estate broker. He moved to Lakeview in 2003 and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years working in his wood shop. He was a 37-year member of the B.P.O.E..

He is survived by: wife Shirlee of Lakeview; son Peter Brunelli, III of Glendale, Calif.; daughters Nina Davis of Roseburg, Texas, Suzanne Himmler of Winona, Minn., Wendy Tassone of Grass Valley, Calif. and Danetta Brunelli of Burbank, Calif; brother Nino Brunelli of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister Julietta Brunelli; eight grandchildren.

To honor Mr. Brunelli’s request no service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth C. Metzler

Kenneth C. Metzler, 87, died in Lakeview on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. 

Kenneth was born to Edward and Ann Metzler in Bonanza, on March 2, 1923. The family moved to Lakeview and both parents died when Kenneth was 13 years old. He stayed in Lakeview and later went to the University of Oregon in Eugene until he enlisted into the Navy CB’S. He served for three years and took part in the Normandy invasion.

He was the logging superintendent for American Forest Products for a number of years. He then moved to California where he built and sold two Veneer plants; after selling, he was the Log Procurement and Logging manager for Masonite Corporation. He retired and returned to Lakeview in 1980.

He was a long time member of the Lakeview B.P.O.E. Lodge #1536.

He was preceded in death by his parents in 1935; wife Rosalie in 2000; granddaughter Julianna Allin; step-son David Allin.

He is survived by: wife Lucille of Lakeview; sister Laverne Patterson of Mtn. Home, Ark.; daughter and son-in-law Linda and David Eitner of Lakeview; step-son and wife Charles and Rosemary Allin of Medford; daughter-in-law Duffy Allin of Lakeview; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Lakeview Elks Lodge. Military honors were provided by the Layne Clifton V.F.W. Post 4070. Private family interment was in the Sunset Park Cemetery.

Contributions in the memory of Mr. Metzler may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha Dodson Neece

Bertha Dodson Neece, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. 

She was born in Lakeview on Feb. 2, 1917, the youngest of six children, and the only girl. She lived in the Lakeview and Klamath Falls area most of her life, finishing high school in Klamath Falls.

In 1938 she married Arthur Neece and they moved to Prineville where he was employed in the lumber business.

Art and Bertha were married for 47 years. During that time they had two children, raising their family in Prineville and Klamath Falls. Bertha loved sewing, decorating, and making a home. She especially loved quilting with her friends at the Lutheran Church. Her other favorite hobby was golf. She played as often as she could and enjoyed competing in tournaments and taking her grandson around as he competed. She was active in a bridge club, and liked playing many kinds of cards. She and her husband often went dancing, camping, and traveling. After his death she traveled with the Elks RV group and good friends. She had a keen enjoyment of life and enthusiasm for many things. She was a loving parent and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

In 1998 she moved to Salem to be near her children. She continued with her golfing and quilting with friends there.

Bertha is survived by: her son Jim Neece; daughter and son-in-law Jane and Patrick Parks; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. 

A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4440 State St., Salem. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

James (Jim) Dennis Cotter

James (Jim) Dennis Cotter, 82,  of Sacramento, Calif. passed away at his home on Monday, May 24, 2010.

James was born to J. Frank and Helen Muriel Johnston Cotter on April 2, 1928 at Burley, Idaho.  The family moved to Lakeview in 1933 where his father became the J.C. Penney Co. store manager.  He attended Lakeview schools.

The family moved to Centralia, Wash. in 1945 when his father became store manager there. James remained in Lakeview to complete his senior year at Lakeview High School in 1946.

After graduation he moved to Centralia to be with his family.  He attended Centralia Junior College for two years then attended Oregon State College where he graduated with a Chemical Engineer degree in 1951. While at Oregon State College he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

He was a member of the USNR (Inactive) until he enlisted in the Air Force July 1952. He received a commission as 2nd Lt. in December 1952.  He received an Honorable Discharge May 1955 as 1st Lieutenant. He then served at other air bases as a civilian employee. Following this James served until he retired as an analyst for the County of Sacramento California.

He was a Knights of Columbus member and attended the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sacramento.

James is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Helene Cotter of Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law JoAnne and Harry Stathos of Las Vegas, Nev. and Jeannette and Harry Chaffee of Vancouver, Wash.; many nephews and nieces.

He was inurned at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery at Dixon, Calif. on Monday, June 21, 2010 officiated by Deacon Robert Ikelman of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Dixon.

Sybil Joyce Lee

Sybil Joyce Lee, 77, died at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 following a brief illness. 

Sybil was born Nov. 25, 1932 to Evan and Joan (Graham) Williams in Bend.  She was raised  and educated in Bend and Lakeview where she graduated from Lakeview High School in 1950.  She was married to Frank Lee in 1950. 

Sybil loved to hunt, fish and rock hound.  She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker.  

She was preceeded in death by  her parents; brothers Chester and E. J. Williams.

Survivors include; her husband Frank of 60 years; daughter Leslie Sutterfield of New Pine Creek; brothers Gene Williams of Prineville and Doug Williams of Duncanville, Texas; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel. The interment followed at the Sunset Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Lee may be made to the Lakeview Library Building Fund, 513 Center St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.     

Virgil Hale Crawford

Virgil Hale Crawford, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at his home in Lakeview.

He was born Nov. 18, 1922 in Haworth, Okla. to Elick Crawford and Gracie Jones Crawford.

Virgil served in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1947. He returned to Haworth and married Mildred Chadwick on May 27, 1946 in Idabel, Okla.

Virgil worked in Wright City, Okla. for Dierk’s   Lumber and Coal Co. for 13 years coming to Lakeview in 1960 and working for the Collins Company for 16 years.

Virgil is survived by his wife Mildred of 64 years of Lakeview; sons Carl Edward Crawford of Klamath Falls, Tommy Ray Crawford and Jimmy Dale Crawford both of Lakeview; daughters and sons-in-law Carol and Ken Marshall and Suzette and Dale Ackerman of Lakeview; sister Georgia Winer of LaGrande; half brother Tommie Pope of Orsia, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many other relatives.

At Virgil’s request no services will be held.

Jane Emily Giffin

Jane Emily Giffin, 74, of Lakeview died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the Lake District Hospital.

Jane was born Jan. 14, 1936 to Charles and Mattie (Cross) Green in Medford. She grew up on a farm in the Klamath Falls area and attended Henley High School where she participated in the school band as a drummer. As a young person she was active in acrobatics, tap dancing, ballet and playing her accordion.

On Aug. 11, 1952 Jane and her sweetheart, Dick Giffin were married in Reno, Nev. Some of the most special times of her life were spending time in the mountains with Dick.

After living in various places, she settled in Lakeview in 1981. She worked through the senior center as a caregiver and loved every moment of it. She was a long time member of the Eagle’s Lodge and was an active member of the Lakeview Church Of The Open Bible. Jane dearly loved her schnauzers but also enjoyed crafts and gardening.

Jane is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Sherri Giffin of John Day; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Lonney Parker of Longview, Texas and Jessica and Doug Blair of Klamath Falls; daughter, Dixie Rosecrans of Lakeview; sisters, Mary Ensor and Ruth May Huff of Klamath Falls; sister and husband, Vickie and Don Chaffin of Everett, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Richard Giffin, Jr.

Visitation was Monday, July 5, at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. The funeral service was Tuesday, July 6 at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel with interment in the Sunset Park Cemetery. Following the services, a dinner reception was held at the Lakeview Eagle’s Lodge. 

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Desert Rose Funeral Chapel.

Sandra Merle “Sandy” Strausz

Sandra Merle “Sandy” Strausz, 56, died at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview following a lengthy illness. 

Sandy was born July 31, 1953 to Jesse and Glenna (McGehee) Lee in Escalon, Calif.  

She was raised and educated in Oakdale, Calif. and Lebanon.  She graduated from Lebanon Union High School in 1971.  

She was married to Don Zarella July 26, 1975 in Lebanon.  She married Dane Strausz Oct. 10 2003 in Lincoln City.  

Sandy earned an associates degree at LBCC in computer science.  She was employed at Hewlett Packard  in Corvallis for 17 years.  

The couple came to Lakeview in 2004 where she enjoyed her community and the Trinity Baptist Church. 

Sandy enjoyed volunteering and helping others.  She had a great love for animals and particularly  horses.   She really enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  Cooking was a great hobby for Sandy.  Sandy was extremely proud of her daughter Jan and all of her accomplishments.  

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include: her husband, Dane of Lakeview;  her daughter and son-in-law Jan and Phil Boitz of Portland; sisters and spouses, Paula and Dave Matthiesen of Woodburn, Shirley and Ed Priepke of Albany, Georgia and Ron Lacey of Dayton and Mary Hermans of Lebanon; along with nine nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Services will be held at the Trinity Baptist Church on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 2 p.m.  with the Rev. Eric Sarensen officiating. A potluck luncheon will held at the church following the services. 

 The burial will be held on Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Lebanon.  

Contributions in memory of Sandy may be made to Lake County Food Share PO Box 1309 Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.   

June 2010

George William “Bill” Ayres

George William “Bill” Ayres, 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Redding, Calif., a week after suffering a stroke near his home in Arcata, Calif.

Bill was born on April 1, 1929 in Lakeview.  He graduated from Oregon State University in 1951 with a B.A. degree in Pharmacology.  After moving to Sebastopol, Calif. he met and married Regena Greene in 1959.  They soon moved to Arcata where they purchased the local Rexall Drug store on the Arcata Plaza, and raised three children.  He later worked at the then newly built Mad River Hospital before being offered the position of permanent Pharmacist at the newly established student health center at Humboldt State University in 1980.  He worked at many pharmacies in and out of Humboldt County over the years, even working part-time as recently as a year before his passing, and always making new friends with his customers.

Bill was fascinated by airships and flight and was a private pilot.  He studied WWII aircraft and was a member of the North Coast Vintage Aviation Society.  He built and flew a private plane on this honeymoon.  Bill enjoyed singing; he was a past president and current member of the Humboldt Harmonaires Barbershop Chorus for 32 years and seldom missed a practice or concert.  He sang in his church choir and performed in a Humboldt Chorale concert at Humboldt State University in the final month of his life. 

He was a long-time member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Arcata and served on the church building committee and on the Parish Council several times.  Always generous, in years past he often delivered food to the poor for St. Vincent DePaul following a long day’s work.  He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, and active in many civic groups over the years including Kiwanis, Lions Club, and the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce.  Bill was a kind and generous man with a good sense of humor and a very infectious smile.  He kept in contact with many long-time friends and family members.  He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Romayne Ayres of Ft. Bidwell, Calif. and Katherine E. Gregory of Nebraska; wife of 32 years, Regena; brother Marshall Ayres; sisters Bonny Mary Ayres Hooper, Audrey Munroe of Ft. Bidwell. 

He is survived by: his sons, Tim Ayres of Arcata and Tracy Ayres of Arlington, Vt.; daughter Tammy Ayres of Gardnerville, Nev.; granddaughter Nicole Rhead, of Gardnerville; nephew Paul Ayres of the Bakersfield area; and nieces Kim, Sandy, Mindy, Sandy Meyer of Wisconsin and Susan Noucer of San Francisco, Calif.; first cousin Ferne Castro of San Francisco; close friend and traveling companion, Carol  Moore, with whom he enjoyed a loving relationship.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1690 Janes Rd., Arcata with the Rev. Gerard Gormley officiating. Inurnment will be in Medford at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic School or Church or charity of your choice. 

Jack Maurice

Jack Maurice, 57, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Bend.

He was born May 16, 1953, in Bellingham, Wash.

Jack was a caring and loving person, and always interested in helping others.  He was there for anyone at anytime.  He laughed, had fun, but knew when to cry – he was a very strong person.  His talent and skills kept him busy with many hobbies and projects.  Whatever he set his mind to do, he mastered it.  

He was a wonderful husband and great father – a true family man.

In 1998 Jack began his chiropractic practice in Lakeview.  In 2005, for family reasons, he decided to work part-time in Lakeview and travel from Bend, where he then resided.  Many will attest to the relief he gave, helping them heal after years of pain.

Jack was a man respected and loved by his soul mate and best friend, Caroline.

He is survived by: his wife Caroline Maurice; sons Brett and Blaine Maurice; mother Evelyn Maurice; brother Dean Maurice; sister Peggy Oakley; stepchildren Tanner McGuire, Toby Rogers, Thadd and Denise Rogers.

 Murl S. Wickline

Murl S. Wickline,  95, died in Lakeview on  Sunday, June 27, 2010.  

Murl was born Aug. 24, 1914 in Lincoln, Neb. to Shird and Leta (Hefley) Wickline.  

He  was raised and educated in Pocatello, Idaho.  He married Gertrude Ryan. 

The couple moved to Klamath Falls in 1936 and Lakeview in 1960.  

Murl retired from the US Forest Service working on the road dept.  Following retirement he worked  for Henry O’Keeffe on the O’Keeffe Ranch.  

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and rock hounding.   He loved  his children very much.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Darlene Fields; brothers; sisters. 

Survivors include:  sons Richard Wickline of Klamath Falls, Stephen Wickline of Phoenix, Ariz. and Ron Wickline of Lakeview; daughter Delores Down of Klamath Falls; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered  Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick  Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony officiating. The mass will be preceded  by the Holy Rosary Service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Klamath Falls.  

A potluck luncheon will be served at the Parish Hall following the mass.

Contributions in memory of  Mr. Wickline may be made to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 1007  Lakeview, 97630 or  a  charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements. 

Larry D. Downen

Larry D. Downen, 76, died at his Lakeview home Tuesday, June 15, 2010 following a long battle with heart disease.  

He was born Jan. 28, 1934 in Tilden, Ill. to Arthur and Hazel (Elmore) Downen.  He was raised and educated in Illinois and S. Whittier, Calif.  He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He came to Oregon for the first time in 1970.

He married Lois Bullard Sept. 28, 1972 in Reno, Nev..  

He worked at the MC Ranch as a mechanic for 10 years, he operated a gunsmith shop in Medford  and worked on various ranches over the years.

His hobbies included lots of fishing, camping, hunting, guns and  the outdoors in general.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; one sister.  

Survivors include: his wife Lois of Lakeview; son Kyle Winegarner of Kansas City; son and daughter-in-law Larry Foy and Joy Downen of Fredonia, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law Liberty and Dwayne Heath of Lakeview; brother and sister-in-law Lyle and Judy Downen of Lakeview;   grandchildren Charlene, Matthew, Amanda, R.J. and Lucas; great-granddaughter Madison; nieces Rinda and Dave  Hicks, Shannon Kay Downen and Lynnae Rey Downen; nephews Bucky  and Stacy Brown and Todd  and Delia Downen; many great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Eagles Lodge on Saturday, June 19, 2010 with the VFW Layne Clifton Post 4070 participating. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements

Lola Gage

Longtime Lakeview resident, Lola Gage, 78, died at her home on Monday, June 14, 2010 following a lengthy illness. 

She was born Aug. 3, 1931 in Manhattan, Mont. to Carl and Fern (Nickerson ) Gover.  She was raised in Prineville.

She was married to her high school sweetheart, Pat Gage.  After living in many places in Oregon, the couple moved to Lakeview in 1961.  Lola was Dr. William Strieby’s office manager for 28 years.  Pat and Lola owned  Lakeview Boot and Shoe Repair for 20 years.  When she retired, she was working for Doctors Kim and Jamie Broomfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Fern Gover; brother Bob Gover.  

Survivors include: her husband of 60 years Pat; sons and daughters-in-law  Rick and Gloria Gage and Ed and Sheila Gage; daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Brady Feigner; brothers and sisters-in-law Darrel “Cork” and Judy Gover and Cliff and Barb Gover; brother-in-law Jerry “Doop” Gage and wife Linda; sister Artice Allen; grandchildren Kaci Castle, Carly and Rod Alves, Krista and Abel Harrington, Jackie and Shea Robinson, Jessica, Jill and Justin Gage, Kelly Partin, Jake, Josh and Ferron Charlton and Eagle Hewitt; great-grandchildren Cody and Kiley Castle, Dayton and Benny Alves and Bailey Harrington; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Landrith officiating. 

Contributions in memory of Lola may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements. 

Jewel “Valdene” Lawson

Jewel “Valdene” Lawson, 71, died at the Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

She was born to Clyde and Vida (Edwards) Lewis in Erwin, Tenn. on Dec. 8, 1938.

Valdene moved to Lakeview from Coffee Ridge, Tenn., with her family, when she was three. She grew up in Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1957.

She married Eugene Lawson in Reno, Nev. on July 6, 1968 and they made their home in New Pine Creek.

Valdene retired from the United States Postal Service as Post Master of the New Pine Creek Post Office in October 1992.

Because of Valdene’s love of flowers a real highlight in her life was being able to go to Portland to see the Rose Festival Parade. Although she enjoyed her flowers and being a great cook, her true passion was her family.

Valdene was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Vida Lewis; sisters Helen Siebert and Pamela DeWitt.

She is survived by: her husband Eugene Lawson of New Pine Creek; sons, Robert Allen Wood of Bend, Walter Lynn Wood of Lakeview, Randy Eugene Lawson of New Pine Creek, David Lee Lawson of Lakeview and Gerald Wayne Lawson of Rhome, Texas; daughter Gena Kay Williams of Redmond; brother and sister-in-law Dorsey and Pam Lewis of Milwaukie; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a very large special extended family.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church with interment in the New Pine Creek Cemetery followed by a barbecue lunch at the Goose Lake State Park. 

Contributions in the memory of Valdene may be made to the New Pine Creek Cemetery, 928 Millview, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

James Burrell Stimson

James Burrell Stimson, 71, a Prineville resident passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at his home. 

James was born in Pendleton, on May 1, 1939 to Burrell and Evelyn  (Riggs).  He lived in Ritter by John Day and was raised on the family ranch.  Jim started his cowboy career at the MC Ranch in Adel then moved to Cedarville, Calif. where he met and married Jean Vaughn and had their first son Jamie. Jim worked in Likely, Calif. for Bru Christianson and after his second son Kevin was born he went to work for The Fitzgerald Ranch in Plush and then moved to Christmas Valley to work for the View Point Ranch. Jim also worked for the Owens Ranch in Red Bluff, Calif. where he met and married Ella Mae Culp. They had their two daughters Ronell and Ellie. Jim later went back to work for Fitzgeralds  until moving to Paulina to work on The GI Ranch from 1995 to 2005 then retiring to Prineville for the remainder of his life.

Jim was an avid rodeo cowboy and rode every chance he could. He enjoyed rawhiding and loved being with his family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by parents; two sisters. 

Jim is survived by: his wife Ella Mae Stimson of Prineville; sons and daughters-in-law Everett (Jamie) and Barbara Stimson of Cottonwood, Calif. and Kevin and Andrea Stimson of Sheridan, Wyo.; daughter and son-in-law Ronell and Ira Wyena of Prineville; daughter Ellie Wilson of Desert Aire, Wash.; longtime riding partner Dave McMichaels; sister Betty Hillbert of French Glen; nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at his home on Wednesday, July 21 2010

Carol May Mansano

Carol May Mansano, 71, of Bly, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

Carol was born on June 2, 1939 in Portland to Richard and Wilma (Purdue) Perkins.

She spent most of her childhood in the Roseburg area, graduating from Roseburg High School with the class of 1957.

After raising five children Carol obtained a nursing degree and worked in the profession for several years. Carol’s most cherished achievement was the building and living in her “House on the Mountain”.

She is survived by: her five children; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Bly on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Interment was in the Bonanza Cemetery 

It was Carol’s wish that anyone wanting to make a donation in her memory may do so to the Roseburg High School Class of 1957, Memorial Scholarship Fund. Call Jim Conn at 541-662-1444 for information.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview had charge of the arrangements.

Edward M. Murphy

Edward M. Murphy, 85, of Paisley died Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Lake District Hospital with his family by his side. 

Edward was born on April 8, 1925 at the family ranch in Paisley to Michael and Florence (Windom) Murphy.

He was raised in Paisley where he graduated from Paisley High School in 1943. He entered the US Army in January of 1944, was wounded in France in September of 1944 and honorably discharged in June of 1945.  

Edward married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Parnell on June 1, 1946 in Paisley.  He spent his life working on his ranch.  His hobbies, recreation and enjoyment were working cattle, riding his horses, fixing fences and his summer hay crew.  His family, his Irish heritage and his Catholic faith were the heart of who he was.  

He was very active in the Paisley Community.  He was one of the charter members of the Paisley VFW, Paisley TV Corporation and the Paisley Disaster Unit.  He was the Paisley Fire Chief, Paisley City Councilman and a member of the Lake District Hospital board for many years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Florence Murphy; son Len; brothers Mike and Walter; sisters Hannah and Nellie.

Survivors include: his wife Dorothy of 64 years of Paisley; son and daughter-in-law Martin and Jan Murphy of Paisley; daughter Theresa Vickerman of Paisley; daughter and son-in-law Noreen and Dan Shoun of Paisley; sister Florence Bagley; grandchildren and spouses Steve and Gyleen Vickerman, Bret and Nikki Vickerman, Cindy and Mike Merkley, Kristi and Dee Woodruff, Staci Rogers, Kelli and Duke Sanchez, Shanna and Cleve Anseth, Liana and Ronnie Sieben, Jason and Jennifer Potter, Derek Shoun, Brady and Jolie Murphy; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. 

He will be missed by his family and friends for his mischievous character, quiet strength and his unquestionable loving manner.  

The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church in Paisley.  The Mass was preceded by the Holy Rosary Services.  Interment followed at the family plot at the Paisley Cemetery.  The Layne Clifton VFW Post 4070 participated at the graveside services. 

Pallbearers were Steve Mason, Bret Vickerman, Brady Murphy, Derek Shoun and Len Babb.

Honorary Pallbearers were Kelli Joe Sanchez, Shanna Anseth, Cindy Merkley, Staci Rogers, Liana Sieben, Kelton Butler, Curt Weaver and Curly Insland.

Contribution in memory of Mr. Murphy may be made to the Paisley Disaster Unit or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.  

William “Bill” Thomas Warner

William “Bill” Thomas Warner, 79, died on Monday, June 14, 2010 after a brief illness.

Bill was born in Myrtle Point on June 11, 1931 to Lloyd and Josephine (Soust) Warner. His family homesteaded in the Coastal Mountains in the 1850’s. His family moved to Malin where he graduated from Malin High School in 1949, lettering in four sports while active in FFA.

He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly and moved to Lakeview in 1950. The couple lived on the Westside for the next 60 years, where they raised seven children.

Bill was active in the community. He was a 4-H leader for many years and a member of both the Junior Rodeo and the Round-Up Associations, serving as president of both associations. He served as the Lake County Round-Up Grand Marshal in 2009.

He loved the outdoors and the cowboy life, never turning down an opportunity to help a neighbor. His retired life was spent ranching on the Westside and branding as often as he could.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly on Feb. 13, 2010.

Bill is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Dan and Janet Warner, Tom and Cyndy Warner and Jake Warner and Lanita Griffiths; daughters and sons-in-law Robin and Skip Hill, Kerri and Doug Pope, Kim and Allen Brown and Marci and John Adkisson; brother and sister-in-law Bob and Sharon Warner; sister and brother-in-law Welthy Ann and Mike Murphy; grandchildren and spouses Casey Hill, Chandra and Casey Awbrey, Mesa and Shawn Greenfield, Shelby Julian, Aron Warner, Kirby and Amy Warner, Kendra and Ryan Case, Kyran Pope, Jason Brown, David Adkisson, Rachel Adkisson, Challis Warner, Quincy Warner, Jordan Warner; numerous great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at the Westside Cemetery on Friday, June 18, 2010.

Contributions in the memory of Bill may be made to the Westside Cemetery, 15188 Westside Rd., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the services.

Mary Latricia (Henderson) Adams

Mary Latricia (Henderson) Adams, 66 of Winnemucca, Nev. died peacefully at home with her three daughters at her side on Thursday, June 3, 2010.

Mary was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Okemah, Okla. the youngest of four children. 

The family moved from Oklahoma to Lakeview in 1951, where her three daughters were born. Later she moved to Klamath Falls where she lived until her retirement. Throughout the years Mary worked as a secretary, forestry dispatcher and most recently in Klamath Falls schools and with handicapped adults. 

Mary moved to Winnemucca in 2010. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening and activities with her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father Carl Henderson; mother Margarete Henderson; brother Larry Henderson.

 She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Danne and Doug Crawford of Winnemucca, Nev., Kim and Todd Garner of Tracy, Calif., and Leslie and Ray Williams of Redmond; brothers, Gary Henderson of Citrus Heights, Calif. and Jerry Henderson of Lakeview; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers please direct donations to Humboldt Volunteer Hospice, P.0. Box 843, Winnemucca, Nev.  89446. 

Bridie Shine Kiely

Bridie Shine Kiely, 90, died Sunday June 6, 2010 holding the hands of her children and surrounded by loving family members in her Lakeview home of more than 50 years.  

Bridie was born June 12, 1919, the fifth child of John “Jack Patsy” and Hannah (McCarthy) Shine, of Inchantotane, New Market, County Cork, Ireland.  She lived on the family farm until she met Richard “Dick” Kiely who was visiting Ireland.   They were married in the New Market church on Feb. 19, 1952.  They left Ireland  and traveled on the S.S. America across the Atlantic Ocean and made their way by train across the country to Plush.

Over the next 11 years she had nine children, whom she loved unconditionally.  In 1972 she became a U.S. Citizen, received her driver’s license and started wearing pants. She was known for her unique perspective and vivid language~both evident when she was spinning a tale or recounting a childhood memory.  Her children remember falling asleep to the sound of their mother playing the piano, a talent that reemerged in later years.  She had an uplifting spirit that made everyone laugh and an outstanding sense of humor that colored the lives of those around her.  Her children were given the gift to love as they were loved and to share kindness and generosity with those around them.  

She walked hand and hand with God her entire life and welcomed her life in the hereafter.  She was an exceptional mother and grandmother, gracing the lives of all that were fortunate to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard “Dick” Kiely; daughter Marie; brothers Paddy, Tom, Billy, Humphrey and John; sisters Mary and Hannora; son-in-law Jim Hunt; daugher-in-law Becky Reed Kiely; Uncle Jim.

Survivors include her sons James P. Kiely, Richard Kiely and Tom Kiely; sons and daughters-in-law John and Theresa Kiely and Neil and Sarah Kiely; daughter Angela Hunt; daughters and sons-in-law Theresa and Scott Hallesy and Breda Kiely-Gallagher and Patrick; grandchildren Richard “Pete” and Natchiya, James and Danielle, Bridie and Kreston Hunt, Ryan, Jenna, Jordan and Katie Kiely and Brittany, Nathan and Kristin Hellesy; sister-in-law Laura Verling; numerous nieces and nephews across the globe; special friend Shiley Fouts who not only cared  for our Mother but also loved her.

Holy Rosary services will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the church.   The burial will follow at the family plot at the Sunset Cemetery. 

Casket bearers are Pete and James Hunt, Ryan and Jordan Kiely, Nathan Hallesy and George Shine.

Honorary casket bearers are John Cremin, John Collins, Morgan Verling, Barry Taylor, John, Pat and Bill Shine.  

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Kiely may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12 N. G St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

A reception/luncheon will be held at the Parish Hall following the burial. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Marian Wolden Banks

Marian Wolden Banks, 67, died of a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Bend.

She was born on May 28, 1942 in Superior, Wisc. to Irene and Vern Wolden and was raised on a farm in Wentworth. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1960 and from Superior Vocational School in 1968 with an LPN certificate.

Marian co-owned and operated Queen of Diamonds Bar in Pattison Park for several years. She later worked as a home health care nurse in northern Wisconsin for Dove Services.

After moving to Oregon in 1993, she continued her work as a nurse until her retirement in 2004. She worked with Elton King Sr. Services and LaPine Hospice. She lived in Christmas Valley last  and also Summer Lake.

Marian will be lovingly remembered for her generosity,  (one never got to pay the bill when Marian was at the table), her intelligence, honesty, kindness, and at times her biting comments. She did not suffer fools gladly and held strongly to her opinions.

She was an attentive gardener, former bowler and an avid fan of HBO television.

A hallmark of Marian’s life was her insistence on always living in a rural setting. She adored country living, surrounded by her cats, dogs and an occasional goat. A few days before he died, she had placed an order for 100 baby chicks.

Except for a few trips to the Pacific Coast, Marian quietly lived out her last years in her beloved high desert of eastern Oregon. She touched many lives and we will miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Irene and Vern Wolden; sisters Linda Carlson and Lois Wolden; niece Laura Hickman.

Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law Frank and Dixie Wolden of Seaside , Jim and Evelyn Wolden of Westbank, British Columbia and Charlie and Jan Wolden of Frederic, Wisc.; brothers John Wolden of Ellsberg, Wash., Walter Wolden of Bend and Tony Wolden of Brookhaven, Miss.; sisters and brothers-in-law June and Ed Bonkosky of Bend, Jane Bishop and Ron Burger of Klamath Falls, Fran Levings and Dave Baker of Sandstone, Minn;  sister Alice Miller of Superior; former husbands Jack Kantarik and Dan Banks.

At Marian’s request, she was cremated and no service was held. Her family will spread her ashes at a special place in northern Wisconsin.

Woodrow Jesse

 Woodrow Jesse, 85, died at his Paisley home on Friday, May 28, 2010.  

Woodrow was born to Jim and Cathrde (Wheatley) Jesse on June 14, 1924 and spent his early years in Paisley.

He served in the military from 1943 until 1964, seeing action in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1964 for medical reasons, as a result of wounds received in various battles, with the rank of Lt. Commander.

He has no known living relatives.

He was laid to rest with his comrades in arms and fellow heroes at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Roy Franklin Morris

Roy Franklin Morris, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at home in West Jordan, Utah. 

He was born Oct. 23, 1925 in Lakeview to John Calvin and Florence Elizabeth Morris.

He married Marilyn Morris on Oct. 8, 1972 in Elko, Nev. 

Roy honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a commercial freight truck driver. He earned the award of Million Miler. He loved traveling, gardening and fixing things. 

He is survived by his wife Marilyn; sons Nathan John Morris and Michael Franklin Morris; daughters Magdalene Susan Ethington and Andrea Lynette Ibarra; sisters Mildred Richardson, Florey Albertson, Dola Koop and Margie Pardue. 

Services were held at the Stake Center, 8035 S. Lessley Drive, on Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Allen Elzie Samples

Allen Elzie Samples, 73, died in Lakeview on Monday, May 31, 2010 .

Allen was born to Tom and Katie (McChristian) Samples on April 23, 1937 in Japton, Ark. They came to Lakeview when Allen was a child where he completed his education.

He enlisted into the Navy in 1954 and served honorably until his discharge in 1959. After returning to Lakeview he married Sharon Tuxhorn in Reno, Nev. on May 8, 1959.

He started his long career working in molding plants with Lakeview Lumber Products in Lakeview and completed his career as night foreman for Corning Molding in Corning, Calif. After retiring in 2003 he moved back to Lakeview.

Allen was a true outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing along with just about all other outdoor activities.

He was preceded in death by his wife: father; brother Clay Samples.

He is survived by mother Katie Samples of Lakeview; son Darrell Samples of Klamath Falls; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Greg Ackley of Rigby, Idaho; brothers Larry Samples and Wayne Samples of Lakeview; sisters Lou Capps, Patsy Hodel and Linda Kimzey of Lakeview; grandchildren Matt LaMont of Sacramento, Calif. Hailey Sindelar of Roseville, Calif. and Karlee Ackley of Rigby, Idaho; three great- grandchildren. 

A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel with inurnment following in the Sunset Park Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Layne Clifton V.F.W. Post 4070.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake District Long Term Care Facility, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Michael John O’Connor

Michael John O’Connor, 58, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at home in Anchorage, Alaska.  

Michael was born in Lakeview on Sept. 29, 1951.  He graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Treasure Valley Community College and Oregon State.

After college he built and managed restaurants and in 1980 an opportunity to go to Alaska was offered by Taco Time and he jumped at the chance to fulfill this childhood dream.

He worked for the Anchorage Daily News for 10 years, beginning soon after the News went from an evening to a morning paper, as a Sales & Promotion manager supervising and motivating newsboys and girls. 

He was employed with Central Environmental, Inc. for 12 years removing hazardous materials and supervising many projects throughout Alaska.  He kept crews working, living and playing together at jobsites for weeks and months in Fairbanks, Sitka, Ketchican, Kodiak and several summers in Cold Bay and in other more remote places.  He was often the organizer of a “quick fish or hunt” after the workday was done.   

His final employment began in 2000 with American Hyperbaric Centers in Anchorage, Wasilla, Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii as a technician and supervisor.  He could often be heard telling patients of his hunting and fishing adventures to make their treatments pass quickly and be more comfortable and enjoyable.

Michael spent his last days on a spring black bear hunt/halibut trip with family on a 61 ft. yacht out of Homer and returned to a sibling reunion with his brothers and sisters. 

His family wrote: “Michael was a passionate outdoorsman and a loving and supportive husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He was the life of the party and lived life to the fullest every day.  He and his smile, will be missed and remembered by all who knew him.” 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Michael and Eva Wood O’Connor; brothers Barney and Ted.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn Laurion O’Connor of Anchorage; daughters Elizabeth Nepal O’Connor and Megan Lindsey O’Connor of Anchorage; brothers; David and Patrick; sisters Noni “Mahoney” Michaelson, Mary Crowl and Margie Darby; many nieces and nephews.  

In Alaska, a potluck Celebration of Life with an Alaskan-Irish flavor was held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home, Alaska’s Natural Wonders B&B, at 5320 O’Malley Rd.  About 125 family, neighbors, business associates, friends and acquaintances attended the gathering, complete with Irish musicians and glorious summer sunshine.

A second celebration of life will take place in Cottonwood, Calif., during the 4th of July family reunion.

A graveside ceremony and burial of ashes will be held at the Westside Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010 to be followed by refreshments at the home of Dan and Linda Michaelson at 18364 Padget Rd.

Michael will also be remembered with a short ceremony at his favorite “glassing spot” on Knobjob Rock overlooking Whitefish Lake in remote Alaska this fall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Anchorage at 2612 East Northern Lights, Anchorage 99508 or American Cancer Society at 3851 Piper St., Suite U240, Anchorage, Alaska 99508.

Ellen M. Ruhl

Ellen M. Ruhl, 83, of Springfield died Saturday, April 17, 2010 of age-related causes.

She was born April 6, 1927 in Lakeview to Verne and Jeannie Young Struck.

She married Lynn Ruhl in 1944.

She worked as a telephone operator.

Survivors include son Paul of Lowell; daughter Linda Tidwell of Seattle, Wash.; grandson Michelle Tidwell.

A private service is planned.

May 2010

Roy Morgan Kennedy

Roy Morgan Kennedy, 83, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Lake District Long Term Care in Lakeview following a lengthy illness.

Roy was born Nov. 3, 1926 to William “Willie” and Robbie (Morgan) Kennedy in Dierks, Ark.  

Roy served as a paratrooper in WW II.  He returned to Lakeview and married Esther DeFord.

Roy worked as a painter all over the state of Oregon, settling in the family home in Lake County and operated as a painting contractor until his retirement. 

Roy was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and scouting all over the western United States, a hobby he shared with his nephew Robin Evans.  

Roy was dedicated to hunter’s safety education and taught countless classes over the years. He was also involved with the Lions Club, the food bank program and several square dancing groups.  

Thirty-five years following high school Roy returned to Lake County for “Round Up” and found the love of his life, Helen Harlan.  Roy married Helen April 17, 1982 in Lakeview. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Fred “Buddie” Kennedy.     

Survivors include his wife Helen; children Nick and Nancy Kennedy, Jo and Pum Rice, Pat and Kat Kennedy, Kim Kovalyak, Bear (Ramona), Lynn Cole, Paul and (Lori) Harlan and Jon and Yvette Harlan; sisters Geraldyne Thompson and Doris Whitlock both of Sacramento, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; five nephews; two nieces and his beagle Katie Jo.

Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Landrith officiating.  The interment will be private at the family plot at the Sunset Cemetery.

Contributions in Roy‘s memory may be made to the Food Pantry at the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 630, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.   

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.  

Mary Lou Rosebrook

Mary Lou Rosebrook, 76, passed away late on Tuesday, May 18, 2010.

She was born in International Falls, Minn. on Jan. 27, 1934 and moved to Bend as a young child.  She attended elementary through high school in Bend, and then worked for US Bank for a number of years.

She married Melvin Rosebrook on June 1, 1965 and moved to Silver Lake with her two children, Kate Schmidt-Quigley and Vicky Hanna. Upon marrying Melvin she became the mother to Gail and Scott Rosebrook.  They made their home in Silver Lake for 25 years, before retiring in Bend.

Her favorite past times were quilting, painting, golfing, reading, gardening, cooking and baking. She was one of the few who could finish the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle in ink.  She also enjoyed spending time with friends and she loved her husband and family and volunteering at various organizations in Lake County.  Some of her best memories were created in Silver Lake.

She is survived by her husband; three daughters; four brothers; one sister; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

The family requests that any charitable contributions be made to the Redmond Hospice, 732 SW 23rd, Redmond 97756.

At her request, no service will be held.  

Ellen M. Ruhl

Ellen M. Ruhl, 83, of Springfield died Saturday, April 17, 2010 of age-related causes.

She was born April 6, 1927 in Lakeview to Verne and Jeannie Young Struck.

She married Lynn Ruhl in 1944. She worked as a telephone operator.

Survivors include son Paul of Lowell; daughter Linda Tidwell of Seattle, Wash.; grandson Mitchell Tidwell.

A private service is planned.

Edward Allen Staub

Edward Allen Staub, 75, passed away in Lakeview on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving family after battling a series of strokes.

Ed was born on Sept. 16, 1934 in Ironton, Minn. to Walter Frank and Helen Jane (Roff) Staub.

The Staub family moved from Minnesota to Whitehorse Logging Camp (near Lookout, Calif.). The family relocated to Bieber where Ed graduated from Bieber High School in 1952. While in high school he was active in sports as well as worked numerous part-time jobs.

In November of 1952, Ed married Beverly Watson and from this union four children were born.

In 1952, Walt Staub purchased the Standard Oil Distributorship in Bieber. During this time Ed worked for his father, as well as drove logging and lumber trucks. In June of 1959, Ed became the plant manager in Westwood, Calif. for Standard Oil Co. In September of 1959, at age of 25 he purchased the Standard Oil Distributorship in Alturas, Calif.

Ed had the foresight to realize that he would need to grow and diversify his business in the rural areas to be a survivor in his business. With Ed’s family joining the business and the petroleum industry changing, opportunities arose to expand his geographical locations to include Northeastern California, Central/Eastern Oregon as well as Southern Idaho. He also acquired the Texaco and Shell brands in addition to expanding into the convenience store and propane businesses.

After his first stroke in 2005, which slowed him down, he continued to stay active in his business. His priorities were hard work, service and honesty for his customers. He strived to instill this priority in his family and employees. Ed’s work ethic was strong. He modeled that work ethic for his children and never expected more from others than he expected from himself.

Ed’s fondest times were those spent with family, whether it was work, hunting, attending his children/grandchildren’s activities or visiting with friends/customers. His grandchildren were the light of his life and the joy that kept him working to overcome his strokes. In later years with the help of Jim Ireland, he took great pride in watching each and every grandchild’s event when they were on the same day and miles apart.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Helen Staub; sister Nell Matthews; grandson-in-law SSG Chris Webb.

Ed is survived by his wife Lynne of Alturas; sons and daughters-in-law David and Sandi Staub of Lakeview and Brad and Dori Staub of Tulelake, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Ron Campbell of Alturas and Kathy and Joe Oates of Alturas; sister Laura Squires; sister and brother-in-law Karen and Benny Lentz; granddaughter Sarah Campbell and fiancé Sam Harris of Beaverton; grandchildren and spouses Ryan and Becca Campbell of Boise, Idaho, Danny and Shannon Moore of Salem; grandchildren Joey Staub of Portland, Mary and Logan Staub of Lakeview, Shalan Webb and Skyler Oates of Fair Haven, N.J., Dustin Oates and Jared Staub of Boise and Nick and Hayden Staub of Tulelake; Lynne’s two daughters Annie Staples of Alturas and Debbie Walker of Fair Oaks, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews.

Ed was delighted to be able to meet his first great-granddaughter Mary Webb of Fair Haven, N.J. in November of 2006 and his second great-granddaughter Gracyn Campbell of Boise in December of 2008. 

A memorial service was held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Faith Baptist Church, 810 Carlos St., Alturas with committal in the Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber.

Donations in memory of Ed may be made to the Lake District Hospital, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630; TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), 1777F Street NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006; Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1238, Alturas 96101 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma “Jean” DeLarm

Norma “Jean” DeLarm, 82,  died in Lakeview on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

Jean was born to Charles and Stella (Nay) Willis in Kokomo, Ind. on Sept. 2, 1927. She grew up in Kokomo and graduated from Howard Township School in 1945.

She married George H. DeLarm in Kokomo on Oct. 7, 1945. Not long after moving to Paisley in 1948, they moved back to Kokomo and returned to Paisley to stay in 1960 where she raised her family.

Crocheting was a life long passion of hers, beginning when she was nine years old. She had been a member of the Paisley Pinochle Club for over 35 years. She was also an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by: her husband; son Rick; four brothers; one sister.

Jean is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law Jack and Edna DeLarm of Central Point; brothers Jack Willis of Kokomo and John Willis of Fountain Head, S. C.; sisters Marilyn Tooley of North Port, Fla., Judith Jarratt of Nokomis, Fla. and Nancy Weaver of Idaville, Ind.; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service was held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Paisley Community Center. Inurement will be in the Eagle Point National Cemetery. 

Contributions in the memory of Jean may be made to the Paisley Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 208, Paisley 97636 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Manon Morehead

Mildred Manon Morehead, 89, passed away peacefully in Cottage Grove on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from natural causes.

Mildred was born in Sheridan, Ark. on March 8, 1921 to Zachery Taylor “Shortie” and Rose Bell (Walker) Allen.  She was the fourth in line of the five children of the farming/logging family.

In December 1938 she married Lawrence Morehead, a handsome fellow whom she had first met while catching a ride into town to take piano lessons. 

Mildred and Lawrence moved their small family out west in 1942, traveling by train and settling for a short time in Tenant, Calif. and shortly thereafter moved to Bly where Lawrence worked in the timber industry.  In 1949 they purchased the land on Roberta Avenue in Lakeview and moved their small home from Bly by truck over the mountains to settle here.  They remained at the same home for many years, raising their six children and enjoying retirement.

Life in Oregon was full of outdoor activities for Mildred and her family.  They spent many years rock collecting, hunting and fishing.  During her time at Lakeview, Mildred enjoyed working small jobs for a number of people and enjoyed many true friendships. 

Mildred is preceded in death by: her husband Lawrence Morehead; daughter Louise Richards; granddaughters Angela Salcido, Ruth Richards and Maria Richards; great-granddaughters Sofia Salcido and Teresa Salcido.

She is survived by: sons Lewis Morehead of Philomath and Gary Morehead of Lorane; daughters Carolyn Pierce of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, Elaine Yates of Burney, Calif. and Kathy Peterson of San Jose, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mildred’s memory may be made to Lakeview Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Jean Bremner

Carolyn Jean Bremner, 85, died in Lakeview on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from natural causes. 

Carolyn was born to Homer and Ruby (Jacobson) Smith on July 13, 1924 in Portland. She lived in numerous places as a child and settled in Tacoma, Wash. at the age of 13. She attended Stadium High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Tacoma, graduating in 1945.

Carolyn’s marriage to Robert N. Bremner in 1946 ended in divorce. She married Robert N. Kidd in 1954 and he died in 1956.

She moved from Lincoln City to Lakeview in 1969 to be the director of nurses and help open the new hospital and meet required federal standards.

She was an active volunteer with Lake County Food Share, Lake County Disaster Unit and Lake County Crisis Center. She was a member of the Lakeview Church Of The Open Bible.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, James Robert Bremner. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Beverly A. and Michael DeLuca of Portland; sister, Barbara A. Jarrett of Portland; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

To honor Carolyn’s request, no services will be held. 

Contributions in Carolyn’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan P. (Bannick) Womack

Jan P. (Bannick) Womack, 69, of Jordan Valley, passed away in her home with her family by her side on April 9, 2010, as a result of untreatable cancer.

Jan was born on May 22, 1940 in Effingham, Ill. to Henry and Laura Bannick. She was the fourth of seven children. She grew up and was educated in Effingham, and graduated from Dietrich High School in the class of 1958. 

In the summer of 1960 Jan met Dave Womack on a dude ranch in Nogales Ariz. and they married in May of 1961. A year later on March 16, 1962 their first daughter, Shannon Marie, was born.  Two years later, while working at the ZX ranch, in Paisley, their second daughter, Teresa Ann was born.  

Dave and Jan raised their daughters on various ranches based in Oregon, Nevada, and at one time in Alaska. Dave would buckaroo and Jan did various ranch jobs, from cooking in the cook houses to help care for the cattle. Their union ended in 1983, and Jan moved back to her home in Illinois to spend time with family.

While in Illinois, Jan met Jack Tinges, in the fall of 1984. Their shared love of baseball and fishing led to 26 years of laughter, travels and happiness. 

They lived in La Grande for a short time and while there Jan received an Associate’s Degree in business. They then moved to Las Vegas, Nev. to work for CK Farms, where Jan was head grower for the nursery. While in Las Vegas they enjoyed playing pool, fishing and eating seafood. 

They retired in 2003, and moved to Jordan Valley, to be closer to their children and grandchildren.  While in Jordan Valley, Jan continued her love of gardening, by meticulously landscaping her yard. She also enjoyed participating in all of her grandchildren’s lives, often driving back and forth from to Jordan Valley to Prineville to watch events such as basketball, rodeo, volleyball, football and 4-H.

Jan was a very motivated, competitive and passionate person. She enjoyed competing in bowling and won many a pool tournament. She still holds the record in Effingham, Ill. for bowling a perfect 300 game, her junior year in high school. 

Jan had incredible character and a very exceptional sense of humor. She loved to laugh and pull jokes on friends and loved ones. 

Her entire life she loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and spending long weekends on the boat with Jack. She enjoyed the ocean, and would take long drives to see it.

Jan is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jack Tinges; daughter Shannon (Tom) Blasdell, and their children Amber and Logan of Prineville; daughter Teresa (Kenny) Kershner, and their children Bailey and Bryce of Jordan Valley; brother Albert (Loretta) Bannick of Ontonagon, Mich.; sisters, Thelma (Ron) Poe of Pebble Beach, Calif.; Caroline (Roger) Verdyn of Elliotstown, Ill., Linda (Jeff) Reel of Mason, Ill.;  brother David (Dee Dee) Bannick of Aridaca, Ariz.; and all her special nieces and nephews.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Laura Bannick of Effingham, Ill.; and an infant brother.

Jan requested that no memorial services be held in her honor. There will be an intimate family service later in her memory. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests you make donations to:  

Legacy Home Health and Hospice, 680 So. Progress Ave. Ste. 2A, Meridian, ID 83642. 1-208-895-8686.

Gloria D. Medler, Rutledge-Gabriel

Gloria D. Medler, Rutledge-Gabriel, 43, of Lakeview, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2010.  

  Gloria was born in Portland on Jan. 14, 1967 to Diane and Roger Medler. She moved to Lakeview when she was 10 and attended school in a two-room country school in Adel. Gloria graduated from Lakeview High School in 1985.   

After graduating high school, Gloria moved to Portland.  There she worked for SAIF Corporation as a claims processor.  She also held management positions in the restaurant business and Costco Wholesale.  Gloria met Shawn Rutledge and was married Aug. 20, 1994.  After the birth of her daughter, Stephanie in 1997, her family returned to Lakeview where she worked for many years for Carter-Jones Collections Agency.  Gloria was an active member of the Lake County Search and Rescue.  She also enjoyed camping and the outdoors.  She was a member of the Christian Life Center Church of God.  

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Rutledge, her mother Diane Perkey; her fathers Glenn Perkey and Roger Medler; brothers Justin Perkey of Bend; John Forney of Visalia, Calif.; Doug Perkey of Cottage Grove; and sisters Jodie Hanan of Springfield and Karen Williams of Drain, Ore.

A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Life Center Church of God. There will be a potluck luncheon at the Eagles Lodge following the service.

Contributions in Gloria’s memory can be made to Lake County Search and Rescue in care of Jim Huffstutter Funeral Chapel.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 

James Duane “Jim” Breneman

James Duane “Jim” Breneman, 93, passed away May 3, 2010 in Lakeview from natural causes. Jim was born to Fred and Emma Gertrude (Powers) Breneman in Sheldon, Iowa on Dec. 2, 1917. 

He worked in aircraft production for Northrop as a supervisor for 31 years.

Jim was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the American Sportsman Club. He loved hunting and fishing and he could tell the stories. Jim would help anyone that needed it. He loved his country and the Republican Party.

He was also good about giving out candy to anyone he met and was known as “the candyman” around town. He never met a stranger. Jim loved to visit his son’s ranch and take charge of any project, he was still a supervisor. You could tell he was the supervisor because his gloves were never dirty.

His greatest disappointments in life were when he had to give up his driver’s license and to depend on others.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Virginia Breneman and also his second wife, Marie Breneman; siblings, Naoma, Cleo, Fred Jr., Winifred, Mildred, Phyliss, Harold, John, Victor and Maxine. 

Jim is survived by children, Richard Breneman, Janet Bechard and James C. Breneman and wife, Sharron; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He also has many nieces and nephews that love Uncle Jim and have many great stories to tell about him. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

At Mr. Breneman’s request no public services will be held. 

Contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Lakeview Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Niley Fletcher

Joseph Niley Fletcher, 73, also known as Little Joe and Professor, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. with his family by his side due to injuries caused by a 25 foot fall out of a tree while in Fairbanks, Alaska.

He was born on March 5, 1936 in Purle, N. C. to John and Fannie Fletcher.  He has resided in Fairbanks for the last 35 years and is a former resident of Lakeview and Klamath Falls.

He was the Co-owner of “J&E Tree’s” which was established 1978 in Fairbanks. He was an expert tree climber and has been climbing/trimming trees for the last 51 years.

His passions in life were picking his guitar, shooting pool at the Comet Club and the Eagles, fishing, hunting, climbing BIG trees and spending time with good friends, family, his wife Ellen and their puppy “Fletch”.

He was a member of Fairbanks Eagles Lodge 1037 and a former IBEW Union Member.

He was preceded in death by his father John Talmer Fletcher; mother Fannie Hayworth Fletcher; brothers Herbert, Richard and Stacey Fletcher; sister Agnes Fletcher.

He is survived by: his beloved wife of 29 years, Ellen; children,  Bobbie, Joe, Debbie, Sandi, Ronda and Becki and their families, including 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; his ex-wife Carolyn Jensen, her husband Lloyd Jensen; numerous relatives in North Carolina.  

His family will be holding a “Celebration of Life” for him in Bly at Lloyd and Carolyn Jensen’s home and also in Fairbanks with dates to be announced.  His final resting place will be at “Standard Creek” located near Fairbanks.

James “Ivan” Carter

James “Ivan” Carter, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Bend.

Ivan was born on Catalina Island on Jan. 22, 1925 to Jim and Velma Carter. He lived on the Island until he graduated from high school at age 18 and went directly into the US Army Infantry.

He landed on Utah Beach during Normandy and was injured in action and was awarded the Purple Heart. When he was discharged he came to Oregon and went into a drilling and pump business in Springfield.

He married June Leavitt on Nov. 20, 1993 at Aspen Ridge.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; one brother; one sister.

Ivan is survived by wife June of Lakeview; daughter Jaynette of Bend; brother Pat of Newport Beach, Calif.

There will be a service on Catalina.

Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

April 2010

Ernest “Ernie” Caldwell Messner

Ernest “Ernie” Caldwell Messner, 88, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Lakeview. 

Ernie was born in Adel on Sept. 18, 1921 to Karl and Helen (Caldwell) Messner.

Ernie was a hard working buckaroo who also was proud to have spent 42 years as an Oregon State Brand Inspector. Ernie served his community well in various organizations and put his family and friends before himself. You knew you were accepted if Ernie gave you a nickname.

Ernie married Norma Mathews Aug. 30, 1946 in Winnemucca, Nev. during Rodeo time.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Karl; brother Hank; sisters Betty Messner and Lois Clair.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Kristi; daughter and son-in-law Becky “Sis” and Dave Womack; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Elaine; sister-in-law Mary; grandson Tim; nephew Chuck;; nieces Nancy and Linda; extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 28 at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. Private family committal will be at a later date at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery. 

Contributions in Ernie’s memory may be made to Fort Bidwell Cemetery, c/o Jane Higgins, P.O. Box 85, Fort Bidwell, Calif. 69112, Lakeview Historical Society, Historic Village, c/o Ed Henry, P.O. Box 184, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Charis Lee Brien

Charis Lee Brien, 74, died on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Lake District Hospital. 

Charis was born on April 20, 1935 in Bloomington, Ill. where she grew up and received her education.

At the age of 18 she moved to Eugene where she worked for Agri-Pac for a number of years. She moved to Lakeview when she was 41 and enjoyed a long career as a waitress, working for the AA Café, Mom’s Corner Café and also Jerry’s Restaurant.

Charis and Elmer “Joe” Brien were married in Reno, Nev. on July 2, 1982.

Although she had outside employment, by far her favorite occupation was being a Homemaker. She brought a lot of joy with her quick, heart felt laugh.

Charis will be remembered as a very loving wife and an incredible mother.

She is survived by her husband Joe of Lakeview; son Joe Brien of Crescent City, Calif.; daughters Ronnie Day of Seattle, Wash. and Debbie Earl; daughters and sons-in-law Ina and Tad Hanan of Dexter and Lori and Chuck Crawford of Crescent City, Calif.; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

To honor her wishes no public services will be held. Contributions in the memory of Charis may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 362 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Virginia Porter

Mary Virginia Porter, 93,  of Madras passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010.

She was born on Feb. 28, 1917 in Fairfax, Mo. to Boyd and Etta Mae Vaught.

She married Orville Ray Porter on Oct. 6, 1938 in Rock Port, Mo. They moved west in 1942 settling in Paisley until 1959 when they moved to Lakeview. They moved in 1965 to Grants Pass, later to Arkansas, Sun City, Ariz.  and settling in Madras in 2002.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson.

Mary is survived by her husband Ray of 72 years; sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Fay Porter of Madras, Orville and Judy Porter of Elko, Nev. and James and Pat Porter of Silah, Wash.; daughter Donna Woodruff of Oregon City; daughter and son-in-law Hazel and Andrew McIntosh of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

At her request no services were held.

Kirk C. K. Simpson

Kirk C. K. Simpson, 56, Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, April 16, 2010 in New Pine Creek due to liver disease.

He was born Aug. 20, 1953 in Greenbrae, Calif. to Ronald E. and Margaret D. (Green) Simpson.

He lived in New Pine Creek with his life partner Leslie Sutterfield.

Kirk was the Assistant Fire Chief and the Chairman of the Board for the New Pine Creek Rural Fire Protection District. He worked for Lawson Logging, Lakeview, Lake County Railway as an engineer and was the former owner of the Lakeview Muffler and Brake Shop.

He devoted his life to helping other people in his community, whether it was for the fire department, fixing an automobile or farm equipment. His family called him “Mr. Fix it”. He was a creative wood and metal artist and jack-of-all-trades.

He is survived by his life partner Leslie Sutterfield; parents Ronald and Margaret Simpson of Belvedere, Calif.; son Adam Simpson of Lakeview; daughter Katie (Jon) Bensel of Pendleton; brother and sister-in-law Whit and Ruth Simpson of Auburn, Calif.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 619 S. 1st St., Lakeview. 

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to New Pine Creek Rural Fire Dist., P.O. Box 111, New Pine Creek 97635 or Lake County Home and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria D. Gabriel

Gloria D. Gabriel, 43, died in Lakeview Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held in Lakeview in May. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Josephine “Jo” Edith Bonnarens

Josephine “Jo” Edith Bonnarens, 91, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at East Cascade Retirement Center in Madras.

She was born on Oct. 11, 1918 in Portland to William C. and Mary Aigner Braatz.

She was raised in Milwaukee and attended business school in Portland. In 1949 she took the stage from Portland to Lakeview where she was the bookkeeper for Carl Lange’s Dodge dealership in the late ’40s, John Dalen’s Pontiac dealership in the early ’50s and Danny Collins Chevrolet dealership in the late ’50s.

She married John Louis Bonnarens in June of 1950 in Reno, Nev. They resided in Lakeview. Jo and John moved to Redding, Calif. in 1960.

Jo relocated to Portland in the early ’60s and worked for years as office manager for Marv Tonkin Ford, later also operating her auditing business and traveling to many states, working with ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds selling and setting up computer bookkeeping systems for automobile dealers as well as private businesses.

In 1980 she came to consult in Heppner for a newcomer auto dealer, Ron McDonald. This became a long and loving relationship with the McDonalds, who became her second family. She later helped with the move of the dealership to Madras.

She retired in the 1990’s and lived in Milwaukie for several years. She was active in business organizations, helped with class reunions, traveled and had many friends.

She became ill in the late 1990’s and moved to Madras to be close to her friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Bonnarens; step-son Theodore Joseph “Joe” Bonnarens.

She is survived by: step-daughter-in-law Frances Bonnarens of Lebanon; step-grandsons Joseph Bonnarens and family of Forest Grove and James Bonnarens and family of Cache, Okla.; her close friends and caretakers Ronald H. and Joan McDonald of Madras.

A memorial celebration was held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at East Cascade Bldg. in Madras.

Donations in Jo’s memory may be made to the Alziemers Assoc. or Hospice.

Velma Doris Clark

Velma Doris Clark, 85, died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview on Thursday, April 8, 2010. 

Velma was born to Harley and Mary (Patrick) Yeck in Alturas, Calif. on March 14, 1925. She grew up in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1944.

Shortly after graduation she moved to San Diego, Calif. and worked in the North Island Naval Air Station. She returned to Alturas in 1945 and married Elvin Ray Clark in August 1945. Elvin passed away in 1952 and she married Claude Clark in May 1953. Shortly afterwards they moved to Lake County and made their home on the Westside.

Velma worked in various restaurants as a cook. At the time of her retirement she was working as a jailer in the Lake County Jail.

She loved traveling and working in her beautiful flower garden. She also enjoyed her card clubs and playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; daughter Susan Soverign; two granddaughters; two brothers; one sister. 

Velma is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Paula Clark of Klamath Falls and Jim and Brigitte Clark of Irrigan; daughters and sons-in-law Harlene and Dennis Edmonds of Ogden, Utah, Kathy and Jim Stacey of Hilliard, Ohio, Jo and Dugan Caffery of Lakeview and Claudia and Larry Schaffner of Olympia, Wash.; daughters Barbara Albertson of Roseburg and Frances Clark of Redding, Calif; brother Buster Yeck; sisters Viola Beckett, Pauline Minnerup and Vivian Grimm; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Lakeview Faith Center. Inurment will be at a later date in the Davis Creek Cemetery.

Contributions in the memory of Velma may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland 97201-3095 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

James Damian “Jim” McDade

James Damian “Jim” McDade, 92, of Weiser, Idaho, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Weiser Care Center after a long and interesting life.

Jim was born in Boise, Idaho on Sept. 3, 1917, to James and Estella Huffman McDade.  He spent his childhood with family and friends in the area around Fields participating in the sheep and cattle business.  He attended several schools in Idaho and Oregon and graduated from high school at Columbia Prep in Portland. His love of sports started early when his father taught him to box. He boxed as an amateur known as “Slaughterhouse Bess”, while attending school in Portland. Jim enjoyed all sports, especially supporting the local teams and students. 

In 1997, he established a scholarship fund at Crane Union High School that annually provides scholarships to graduating seniors. He always enjoyed good music and often entertained with his guitar for family and friends. 

He was also interested in sharing his tales of ranching during his early years, and his views on politics and economics. He enjoyed traveling, reading and making new friends.

Jim married Lee Armstrong in 1937 and they were later divorced.  He married Dorothy Blinn in 1943.  They moved to San Francisco, Calif. where he worked in the shipyards before returning to ranching at Fields in 1945. In addition to ranching, he delivered mail from Fields to Denio, Nev. from 1948 to 1955.  They moved to Burns in 1955 and Jim continued both ranching and delivering mail and freight from Burns to Denio until 1962.  After his divorce in 1971, Jim worked at several different jobs in Oregon, Nevada and California. In 1987, he married Darlene “Dolly” Holloway and they resided at the ranch in Fields.  Dolly passed away in 1995.  Jim continued to live at the ranch and with his step-son, Jerry Holloway, until 2007, when he moved to Weiser.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dolly; son Patrick.

He is survived by: son Michael McDade; daughters Kathryn Russell, Anne Donatelli and Colleen McDade; step-children Jerry Holloway, Larry Holloway and Cindy Hoagland; numerous grandchildren, cousins and wonderful friends, especially Mike Muir.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 10, 2010, at La Follette Chapel in Burns. Memorials for Jim may be sent to the James D. McDade Scholarship Fund at Crane Union High School, P. O. Box 828, Crane 97732. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.

March 2010

Mary Collins

Mary Collins, 79, died Monday, March 29, 2010 following a brief illness at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview.

Mary was born Feb. 24, 1931 in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland to Timothy and Ellen (Murphy) McCarthy. 

She came to Boston, Mass. in 1950 where she met Michael Collins.  They were married Nov. 29, 1958 in Boston.  Following the marriage the couple came to Lakeview.

Mary was an accomplished child care provider offering that service to many families in Lakeview.   She was a very faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Mike; brother Timothy McCarthy; sister Sheila McCarthy. 

James D. McDade

 James D. McDade, 92, formerly of Lakeview passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Weiser, Idaho.  

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.

Survivors include: sons Ted Collins of Lakeview and Dan Collins of Burns; daughter Norene Collins of Albany; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Nancy McCarthy; sister Hannah Sheehan of Everett, Mass.; sister and brother-in-law Eileen and Michael Keating  of Woburn, Mass.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Bridget Collins and family; sister-in-law Kit Collins and family;  many nieces and nephews. 

Holy Rosary services were held Monday, April 5, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment followed at the family plot at the Sunset Cemetery. 

Contributions in memory of Mary may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12 N. G St., Lakeview,  97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Donald P. “DON” Hotchkiss

Donald P. “DON” Hotchkiss, 92, died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility Saturday, March 27, 2010.  

Don was born March. 26, 1918 to Plumas and Bessie (Bryan) Hotchkiss in Lakeview.  He graduated from Lakeview high School and earned a BS degree in agriculture from Oregon State University.  He also served in the US Army during WW II.

He married L. Maxine Johnson on Sept. 25, 1942 in Fort Ord, Calif.

Don was a life long resident of Lake County where he owned and operated the 70 Ranch north of Lakeview.  He joined the First Interstate Bank as an agricultural field representative in 1968 while continuing to operate  the ranch.  He retired from the bank in 1983.

Community activities include Oregon Cattlemen-president in 1962 and director for 20 years,  member and past president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, the chamber’s junior first citizen in 1957, honored with a special award in January 1981 for his work in founding the Lake Co. Cemetery District.  In 1979 he was instrumental in getting a serial levy passed to support the cemetery. He was the Chief White Tail of the Order of the Antelope during the 50th anniversary celebration in l982,  Lake Co. Fair & Round-up-director, past president and active in a variety of capacities from 1948 to 2004. He was past president of Lake Co. Stockgrowers, Lakeview Rotary Club, Lake County United Fund, Lakeview Parent-Teachers Assoc. and Thomas Creek Grange.  He was awarded the Ralph J. Voss Civic Leadership Award from the First Interstate Bank in 1982 for his outstanding leadership in community activities.  He  received an award as a charter member of the Withycombe Club at Oregon State University in May of  2004.  He was proud of being inducted into the OSU Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1995.

Don was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Maxine.

Survivors include son Ron Hotchkiss; daughter and son-in-law Sue and Jim McNeley;  grandchildren  Scott and Kellie McNeley, Jeff and Katie McNeley, Sean, Chris and Niki Hotchkiss;  great- grandchildren Tyler, Trent and Dylan McNeley; numerous nieces and nephews.  

Celebration of life services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at  11 a.m. A luncheon will be served at the Lakeview Elk’s Lodge following the services.  

Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to the Lake Co. Round-up Museum , c/o John Flynn, 438 Mtn. View, Lakeview 97630,  Lake Co. Cemetery Dist., c/o Sherraine Glenn, 928 Millview, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.    

James Sterling Snider

James Sterling Snider, 94, died in his home at Lakeview from natural causes on Friday, March 5, 2010.   

Jim was born July 16, 1915 at the home of his grandmother seven miles south of Lakeview.  He was the first born of Lera Myrtle (Duke) and Cleveland Franklin Snider.

The Sniders lived in Paisley where Jim attended school. During his junior year, they moved to Lakeview where his father managed the First National Bank.  Jim graduated from Lakeview High School in 1933 and attended Oregon State College, majoring in Engineering.   The Great Depression took its toll on job prospects and Jim left school his senior year to work for Anderson Brothers’ Fremont Sawmill in Lakeview.

He married Barbara Edna Johnstone on Dec. 25, 1938. In 1945, they and his parents purchased the Duke Ranch, Jim’s birthplace, south of Lakeview.  They sold the ranch and moved to their home north of Lakeview in 1963.   They had three children. 

Jim was well known for his ability to do anything.  He was a lumberman, a rancher, a brand inspector and Clerk of the Works for the construction of the “new” hospital.  He served on the Tax Committee for the Oregon Cattlemens’ Assoc.; a Lake County Commissioner 1961 – 1965; a member of the Lake County Planning Commission; a board member for Kelly Creek School District; a member of the New Pine Creek Rural Fire District.  He was named Lake County Senior First Citizen in 1969.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Barbara in 2005, six months short of their 67th anniversary; sisters Anne Watts and Kathryn Nicholas; nephew Jack Nicholas; granddaughter Kathryn Margaret Schadler.       Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Judith and Larry Wrolstad, Jean and Lonny Schadler and Kathryn and Joe Harvey; granddaughters  Leslie (Wrolstad) Cooper and husband Rodney, Sonya (Wrolstad) Leedham and husband Brad and son Klein; Mary (Schadler) Woodworth and husband Kelly and children Saige, Hammond and Cecilia; Sharon Schadler and daughter Emilia Crawford; nieces Sandra Watts and partner Gary Schildt and Deborah Watts; niece-in-law Beverly Nicholas; nephew Alan Nicholas and wife Sharon.

A celebration of the lives of Jim and Barbara will be held Saturday, July 17, 2010  at the Snider home in Lakeview.  Friends whose address has changed since 2005 are asked to contact Jean (541-947-4781 or schadler5326@hotmail.com). Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice at 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630.

Nita Joy Wall Risley Young

Nita Joy Wall Risley Young, 71, died at her  Lakeview home  Monday March 22, 2010 following a lengthy illness.  

She was born Jan. 26, 1939 in Kingman, Ariz. To Pete and Wanda (Douglas) Wall.

She was married to Bill Risley  in 1955. The couple had two sons, Quip A. and Quirt E. Risley.  Nita and Bill divorced in 1959.  She married  Jerome Toge Young   Nov. 27, 1961 in Reno, Nev. The couple had one child  Desin Cherane Young.  Nita and Jerome lived in Lakeview and Paisley before their divorce in 1967. 

Nita returned to Lakeview in 1991 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.  

She had worked for Stewart’s Firefighters and Catering Service since 1988.  She had also worked for her close friend Anita Hyde at the Lakeview Elk’s lodge.  

Among her loves were gardening, preparing jams, jellies and sewing. She was referred to as G~Ma by her grandchildren.

She was preceeded in death by her parents Pete and Wanda (Douglas) Wall and brother Bobby Wall. 

Survivors include her sons Quirt Risley of Corning, Calif. and Quip Risley of Newport; daughter and son-in-law Desin and Derek Riley of Lakeview; grandchildren Quintin Riley and special friend Raylene Cooley, Quest Bolek and special friend Bridget Ward, Cherlane Young and special Friend Ryan Teel, Kelsea Risley, Kasea and Allen Ferguson, Tallon and Jamey Risley, Tanle Risley, Tashyn and Dustin Doke, Dyllan Bandy and  Taylor and Sarah Bandy; several great-grandchildren.  She will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews from her marriage to Jerome Young who still remember her as their Aunt Nita. 

Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. 

Contributions in memory of Nita may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.   

LouWauna Clair Combs

LouWauna Clair Combs, 81, of Albany died Friday, Sept. 20, 1928 at her granddaughter’s home.

LouWauna was born on March 19, 2010 in Bend to Raymond and Virgie Lola (Taylor) Houston.  

LouWauna married James Albert Roper May 5, 1946 in Reno, Nev. They later divorced.  On January 10, 1985 she married Marvin Franklin Combs, Sr. in Reno.  

She was preceded in death by her mother; husband Marvin on Nov 17, 2006;  sister Juanita Nelson.

LouWauna is survived by her father Raymond Houston of Fort Rock; sons and daughters-in-law Tom and Kathy Roper of Monmouth, Jim and Sue Roper of Grants Pass, John and Terrie Roper of Albany; son Bob Roper of Albany; daughter and son-in-law Velma and Richard Ballard of Shady Cove; stepsons Marvin Combs Jr., Mike Combs, Robert Combs and Butch Markus; stepdaughters Sharon Brinson, Linda Halsey, Peggy Bryan, and Marlena Lohman; brothers Doug Houston of Christmas Valley and Wes Houston of Paisley; sister Virginia Morehouse of Fort Rock; Six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 

A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Youth Center of Silver Lake.

Timothy E. Green

Timothy E. Green, 46, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Silverton of a heart attack.

Tim was born in Redmond and raised in Paisley. He loved working on machinery and driving trucks.

He was preceeded in death by his father Dale Green.

Tim is survived by his mother Judy Weber of Paisley; daughter Cassandra Green; sisters Tammy Moore of Bend and Janice Chan of Houston, Texas; grandson Zeke; numerous family and friends that will miss him dearly.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Assembly of God Church in Paisley.

Ivan Joye Lynch

Ivan Joye Lynch, 72, died peacefully at home in Christmas Valley on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 after a courageous battle with throat cancer, with his loving wife Judy and sister-in-law Darlene by his side.

He was  born Dec. 17, 1937 in Cherokee County, Kan. to Ivan and Grace  (White) Lynch.

In his younger years, Ivan served in the Civil Air Patrol and National Guard.  He married his beautiful wife, Judy (Hansen) on July 17, 1965.

Ivan retired in 1994 after a 33 year career with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in northern California, where he served as a lineman and sub foreman.  Ivan and Judy then relocated to Christmas Valley having purchased a hay farm, and retired from this venture in 2007.  Ivan served as past member and board member for the local Hay Growers Assoc. and Farm Bureau.  For more than 25 years, Ivan delighted in bringing Christmas cheer to children from all over each December, “assisting” Santa Claus during the Christmas season.  He was also an airplane enthusiast, most recently working on completing restoration of his PA12. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Ivan Joye Lynch, Jr.; brother George Lynch; sister Nellie (Lynch) Hutton.

Ivan is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy; son Dennis Lynch of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters and sons-in-law Lisa (Lynch) and James Saxon of Graton, Calif. and Mary Lynch-Paliska and Walter Paliska of Sausalito, Calif.;  sister and brother-in-law Grace (Lynch) and Jon Schober of Tigard; sister-in-law Darlene Hamilton; granddaughters Sydney Joye Saxon, Bayley Ann Saxon, Lisa Ann (Lynch) Walker Williams, Kimberly (Lynch) Causky and Kerri Lynch; great -grandsons Levi, Logan and Cambren Williams; numerous nieces and nephews; wonderful friends Hospice Nurse Lori Dinger, Terry Nofziger, Merv and Ruth Stutzman and Jack Lechner who were present and extremely supportive until the end. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 27 at the Christmas Valley Community Church in Christmas Valley with Terry Nofziger and Merv Stutzman officiating.  A Graveside Service followed at the Christmas Valley Cemetery, where Ivan was laid to rest with the use of a retired line truck, a truck he used throughout the valley, assisting folks in barn building. 

Memorial donations may be made to Newberry Hospice, 51681 Huntington, P.O. Box 1888, LaPine 97739

Timothy Kent McLendon

Timothy Kent McLendon, 56, of Christmas Valley died Feb. 28, 2010 near Summer Lake. 

He  was born Oct. 14, 1953 in O’Brien to Ben and Doris (Poole) McLendon.  

He was a beloved brother and  he loved the outdoors.  

He is survived by 10 brothers and sisters.  

Services will be private.  Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.  

LaFawn Jean Brooks

LaFawn Jean Brooks, 65, died at her Lakeview home on Thursday, March 25, 2010. 

LaFawn was born to Millard and LaVern (Sweet) Green in Portland on June 15, 1944. She grew up in northern California and graduated from Big Valley High School in Bieber, Calif. After completing her education she stayed in Bieber where she was married and later divorced. From Bieber she moved to Tulelake and then to Lakeview in 1993.

LaFawn worked for Woodgrain Moulding for a number of years before she was forced to retire early, due to health problems.

She was a member of the Lakeview Trinity Baptist Church.

She thoroughly enjoyed most outdoor activities, especially fishing and taking care of her beautiful flowers.

Survivors include her son Aaron Brooks of Roseburg; brothers Stuart Green of northern California and Brian Green of Lakeview; sister Sandra Wilson of Klamath Falls; two granddaughters.

No services are planned for LaFawn. 

Those wishing to make a donation in LaFawn’s memory may do so to a charity of their choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Anita B. “Mum” Banister

Anita B. “Mum” Banister, 94, died at her Paisley home Monday, March 15, 2010 following a lengthy illness.  

Mum was born Feb. 29, 1916 in Fresno, Calif. to Iver and Alice (Junger) Iverson. 

She received her early education in Fresno before moving to Fort Rock with her family.  She graduated from high school in Silver Lake in 1934.  

She was married to Norman “Snooks” Banister in Lakeview Jan. 15, 1937.  

There wasn’t anything more important to Mum than her family.  Her hobbies included knitting, cooking and her candy kitchen.  She was very proud to display her board of ribbons that she had been awarded at the Lake County fairs.  She was sure to attend all of Paisley’s sporting events.  She also attended all of the 4-H and FFA events for her children and grandchildren.

Mum was a longtime member of the Paisley Methodist Church.  

She was preceeded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers and sisters. 

 Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law Banny and Linda Banister of Stayton; daughters and sons-in-law Norma Jean and Bob Carlon of Paisley and Candy Jo and Ron Manary of Medford; brother Shorty Iverson of Bend; sister Alice Hansen of Hermiston; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  

A celebration of Life Service was held Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Paisley Community Center with the Rev. Eric Sarensen officiating.  The interment was private at the Paisley Cemetery.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Wilma K. Corbett

Wilma K. Corbett, 85, died at the Royal Gardens Care Facility in Grants Pass Friday, March 5, 2010.   

Wilma was born July 7, 1924 in Seneca, Mo. to Wesley and Evabelle (Bennett) Lankford.  She was raised and graduated from Seneca high school and the Joplin School of Business. She met her future husband Jim Corbett in Seneca and the couple was married in Neosho, Mo. on Nov. 20, 1942. 

 The couple moved to Bakersfield, Calif. in 1943 and came to Grants Pass in 1950.  In 1965 they moved with their family to Westside where they purchased a cattle ranch. 

 Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Jim.  Mrs. Corbett returned to Grants Pass in 1972 where she lived until the time of her death.  Following her return to Grants Pass she attended Rogue Valley Community College where she received an associates degree in medical transcription. She was an accomplished cook, seamstress and gardener.  She was also very devoted to her family. 

 Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jean Corbett of Lakeview; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Jack Bolan of Grants Pass; sister-in-law Pauline Young of Bakersfield; grandchildren, Cody Corbett of Carson City, Stacy and Justin Ramsey of Orovada, Nev., Jace and Braden Ramsey; nieces, Sandy King, Barbara Wormington and Karen Young. 

 Mrs. Corbett was proud to be a member of the Wyandotte American Indian Tribe in Wyandotte, Okla.

 Graveside services will be held at the family plot at the Westside Cemetery in Lakeview on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1 p.m.  A luncheon will be served at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the services.

 Contributions in memory of Mrs. Corbett may be made to the Lake County Library Building Fund 513 Center St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

 Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Donald Kenneth Cox

Donald Kenneth Cox, 76, of Mulino, passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 3, 2010 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease and congestive heart failure.

The life-long Oregonian was born July 31, 1933 to Bill and Ruth Cox in Lakeview where he spent his youth and young adulthood.  

He married Virginia Ayoutt in Clarkston, Wash. on June 11, 1955. In July of 1969 they moved to Molalla where Cox worked for Avison Lumber. In 1980 he opened his own business, Don Cox Propane. He also served on the Molalla City Council.

Cox was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time at his vacation home in Prineville. After his retirement he took up the hobby of rock-hounding.

He is survived by his former wife; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Tracy Cox of Mulino; daughters Dawn Burns of Vancouver, Wash. and Tracy Gibboney of Wilsonville; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Colleen Cox of Medford;  grandchildren Danielle Cox of Beaverton, Diana Cox of Molalla and Brian and Errin Burns both of Vancouver, Wash.; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Molalla Funeral Chapel, 220 E. Main St. A reception will follow at the Molalla Grange, 127 Grange Ave. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123 or www.cancer.org.

Jose Manuel Rosales

Jose Manuel Rosales, 53, died at the Lake District Hospital on Saturday, March 6, 2010. 

Jose was born to Manuel Rosalez and Nestora Serafin in San Pedro Lagunillas, Mexico on Jan. 10, 1957. He moved from his home in Mexico to Torrence, Calif. when he was 17. He enjoyed a long career as a chef, working in a number of restaurants. His career was shortened due to a disability. He moved to Lakeview in 2003.

Jose’s greatest sources of pleasure were cooking and playing his guitar.

He will be remembered as a very good brother and uncle and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include sisters, Evangelina Rosales of Lakeview and Isabel Verdin of Glendale, Az.; nephews, Jorge Rosales of Torrence, Calif., Jesse Rosales of New York, Mario Bernal, Jr. of Lakeview and Oscar Rosales of Mexico; nieces, Yazmin and husband Paco Bernal of Redmond and Monica and sons Jesse and Bryan Bernal of Lakeview. He is also survived by Mario and Christy Bernal of Lakeview.

Holy Rosary Service will be Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel with the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Lakeview St. Patrick Catholic Church. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Contributions in the memory of Mr. Rosales may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Caryl Mary Leehmann Coppin

Caryl Mary Leehmann Coppin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, in Joseph.

She was born Dec. 24, 1917 to Walter and Edith Leehmann in the family home in Lakeview, the oldest of three children.

She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1936 and went on to graduate from Oregon State University in 1940 from the school of Home Economics. She continued her education with University of Oregon, Eastern Oregon and Portland State to complete her studies for Library Science.

She worked from 1941 to 1947 for the Farm Security Administration War Foods Dept.

Caryl married Cleve Coppin June 20, 1942 in Vancouver, Wash. They moved around with their work, living in Dayton , Yakima and Walla Walla, Wash.

In 1948 the couple moved to Wallowa County and bought a farm on Upper Prairie Creek.

Caryl was an active rancher’s wife until September of 1966 when she went to work for the Enterprise School Dist. as the high school librarian.

She volunteered and served as a 4-H leader for over 15 years; was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 15 years; volunteered with the Joseph City and Wallowa County libraries.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and served on the Board for Rainbow Girls. She also volunteered on the Board for Community Connections. She was a member of the Retired Teachers organization, Soroptimist and volunteered at the Thrift Shop for many years and was an active PEO member until her death. She was chairman of the Wallowa County Museum board retiring at the age of 90.

Caryl was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Cleve.

She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law Don and Carolyn Coppin of Elgin and Mike and Karen Coppin of Joseph; daughter Susan Coppin of Joseph; brother and sister-in-law Walter and Jean Leehmann of Lakeview; brother Mearle Leehmann of Lakeview; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; three great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren.

Services were held at the Joseph Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 with a private burial at Joseph Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Friends of the Wallowa County Museum, P.O. Box 430, Joseph 97846.

Robert James “Bob” Plaster

Robert James “Bob” Plaster, 86, died on Feb. 26, 2010 in Lakeview.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1923 in Portland to Pearl and Ruth (Dow) Plaster.

He married Joyce Elaine Berry in Eugene on March 27, 1948.

Bob served in the Pacific Theater with the US Navy during WWII operating landing crafts on Guadalcanal, delivering troops and supplies.

He worked in the woods as a timber faller in the Glendale area most of his life and was an avid hunter.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce and brothers Glen and Nile.

Bob is survived by: his brother Kim Plaster of Cottage Grove; sister Janice Weinstock of Portland; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Brenda Berry of Bend; several nieces and nephews including Arlene Henry and her husband Ed of Lakeview, Mike Murphy of Glendale and Chris Murphy and wife Susan of Grants Pass.

A graveside service will be held at the Glendale Memorial Cemetery in Glendale on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 1 p.m.

Contributions in the memory of Bob may be made to the Lake County Historical Society, Historical Village, c/o Ed Henry, P.O. Box 184, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview is handling the arrangements.

Wein Michiel (BUD) Grothe JR.

 Wein Michiel (BUD) Grothe JR. , 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in Lakeview. 

He was born March 17, 1927 in Covelo, Calif. to Wein Michiel Grothe SR. and Ethel Millicent (Drewry) Grothe.

Following graduation from Napa High School in l945, he joined the Navy and served on the USS Santa Fe until his honorable discharge at the end of WWll.  On returning he attended the U of Davis for two years studying Animal husbandry. 

On June 11, 1951, he married Louise Caraccioli, who he met at the 1948 4-H All Star State Conference.  Bud and Louise first lived in Napa, Calif. and they later bought a sheep ranch near Vacaville, Calif.  In August of 1965 they relocated to Lakeview where they became cattle ranchers. 

Bud was active on the Lake County Fair Board, Elk’s, Knight’s of Columbus and the Cattlemens Assn.  His true passion was his ranch and his special joys were his grandchildren Jesse, Ashley and Kent.  

He was preceded in death by his wife Louise; daughter Lorelei Howland; brother Morley Grothe; sister Anne Brown.

Survivors include: his daughter and son-in-law Debra and Jack Vernon of Lakeview; sister Barbara Hammerich; grandsons Jesse Howland of South Korea and, Kent Vernon of Bozeman, Mont.; granddaughter Ashley Vernon of Corvallis; numerous nieces and nephews.

Holy Rosary Services were held Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at the church. Burial followed at the Westside Cemetery.  

Contributions in Mr. Grothe’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W. 6th. St. Medford 97501 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements. 

 Lani Luellen Menges

Lani Luellen Menges, 63, died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 from cancer.

Lani was born to Ebert and Ora Lee (Carrie) Ray on April 11, 1946 in Prineville. After her last child was born she settled in North Lake County on a ranch at the foot of Picture Rock Pass. She later moved to Lakeview where she has resided for a number of years.

Lani was an avid reader and a crossword puzzle fan. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Donna Crawford.

She is survived by: sons Johnny Mullen of Lakeview and Kevin Mullen of Bend; daughter Carrie Nelson of Lakeview; sisters Dicie Stephens of Durham, Okla. and Sandra Smith of Lakeview; eight grandchildren and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews  and  cousins. 

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. 

Contributions in the memory of Lani may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way #200, Eugene 97401-6108 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

February 2010

Wallace (Wally) Lee Eri

 Wallace (Wally) Lee Eri, 89, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 in Lakeview.

Wally was born in Boring on Dec. 26, 1920 to Henry Oscar Eri and Dora Rebecca Klein. Wally was the youngest of three sons: his older brothers were Alvin and Clarence.

While attending high school at Medford High School Wally played football. In 1938 Wally was selected to represent the Southern Oregon Football Conference.  Wally graduated from high school in 1939 with a scholarship to Linfield College in McMinnville.  Both Wally and his high school sweetheart Betty Jane Evans attended Linfield.

On Aug. 31, 1941 Wally and Betty were married in the Episcopal Church in Medford.  

In 1942 Wally enlisted in the US Army where he served until 1945.  After his service in the Army, Wally continued his education at Southern Oregon State College, where he received his bachelors degree in 1950.

Wally spent several years teaching grade school in the Medford area.  Following his years of teaching Wally worked as a salesman for the NY Merchandise Company.  While working for the company, Wally was assigned to a route that brought him to Lakeview and in 1964 Wally and Betty purchased the McCaw Variety Store, which became Eri’s Variety Inc.  Wally worked there until his retirement in 2000.

During the years that Wally spent in Lakeview he was active in Rotary, The Masonic Lodge and the Shrine.  He was also an active member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge, Shrine and Job’s Daughters.  Wally also started the Eri Cup Speech Competition at Lakeview High School. 

Wally was loved and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife Betty Jane Eri; his daughters and sons-in-law B. Camille and Russell Mitchell and Kay Lee and Kenneth Wagner; daughter Sonya Evonne Norton; granddaughters Talla K. Mitchell and Airin D. Mitchell; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Tabitha A. and John Schmer; great- granddaughter Pandora-Marie E. Schmer. 

A public viewing and Celebration of Life Service was held on Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010 at the Lakeview United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.  The Masonic Lodge participated in the services as well as the VFW Layne Clifton Post 4070.

The interment was private in the family plot at Siskiyou Memorial Park in Medford. 

Contributions in Wally’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements. 

Joan Ilene Zacher

Joan Ilene Zacher, 55,  of Prineville passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

Joan was born on June 14, 1954 in Prineville to Robert and Margaret (Nichols) Powers.

She graduated from Lakeview High School.

Joan married Phillip Zacher on July 13, 2002 in Prineville.

She was a self-employed finish carpenter and owned P & J Construction , Inc. with her husband Phil.

Her hobbies included gardening, rock hunting, camping, writing poetry, and hunting elk and deer. Most of all, Joan loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Joan is survived by her husband Phillip Zacher of Prineville; father Robert Edward Powers of Carthage, Mo.; mother Margaret Louise Buckhorn of Lakeview; Daughters Amy Bell of Crooked River Ranch, Kristine Tunison of Prineville and Amanda Kiehl of Lakeview; brother Paul Powers of Lakeview; sister Jeanie Brittell of Lakeview; grandson Ethan Bell of Crooked River Ranch; granddaughters Casey and Alaina Tunison of Prineville.

Joan touched many lives and will be missed by all.

In accordance with Joan’s wishes no service will be held. Her family and friends plan to spread her ashes in the spring.

Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Beverly Lou (Bunce) Warner

Beverly Lou (Bunce) Warner, 76,  passed from this earth on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 in Lakeview.

She was born in Portland on Sept. 13, 1933 to Forrest and Clarice Bunce. She spent her early life in Portland and Los Angeles, Calif.

Her family moved to Malin, where she attended Malin High School and met her future husband, Bill Warner. After they married, the couple moved to Lakeview. They made their home on the Westside, where they raised their family.

Beverly was the mother of seven children. While raising her children she was active at Union School and as a 4-H leader. In later years she continued to support the Union School where many of her grandchildren attended.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

She is survived by husband Bill Warner; sons and daughters-in-law Tom and Cyndy Warner, Dan and Janet Warner and Jake Warner and Lanita Griffiths; daughters and sons-in-law Robin and Skip Hill, Kerri and Doug Pope, Kim and Allen Brown and Marci and John Adkisson; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

A grave side service will be held at the Westside Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. followed by a pot luck lunch in the Westside Grange Hall. 

Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Warner may be made to the Westside Cemetery Dist., 15188 Westside Rd., Lakeview  97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge  of the arrangements.

Loren Lee Lucore

Loren Lee Lucore, 72, passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, Ariz. due to complications arising from Esophageal Cancer. His family was at his side.

He was born at home in Bend to parents Friend Herbert Lucore and Elsie Iola (Ledford), on March 4, 1937. His father worked for the SP&S Railroad, on the Oregon Trunk at that time. When he was four years old, his family moved to Gresham, where he grew up on his father’s small dairy farm on Telford Road in Multnomah County. He began school at Powell Valley, and graduated from Gresham Union High School in 1955.

He married Kathryn Jean (Johnson), daughter of Wesley Victor Johnson and Margaret (Cunningham), of Boringon Sept. 21, 1956 in The Chapel of the Hills at Brightwood.

Loren enjoyed a long career with the U. S. Forest Service/Fire Staff beginning in 1955. He worked on the Mt. Hood, Deschutes, Siuslaw, Wenatchee and Umatilla National Forests before coming to the Fremont NF in 1972. He retired as FMO for the Lakeview Ranger District in 1989. In 1978, he began Lucore Drilling Co, constructing water wells. His business and clientele grew over the years and he constructed many water wells for Lake County residents, and across the State of Oregon through 2005. He greatly enjoyed hunting deer and elk, and boating. For 19 years he and his wife had been members of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, first at Klamath Lake, then in the flotilla based at Reedsport. For 23 years, he volunteered with the Lakeview Rural Fire Department, recently serving as Board Chairman.

Loren is survived by his wife of 53 years Kathryn of Lakeview; son Kenneth Lucore and companion Jamie Dishman of Bend; son and daughter-in-law Eric and Melissa Lucore of Eagle Creek; daughters and sons-in-law Evelyn Taylor-Nelson and Joseph Nelson of Colton and Wendy and Dean Fewkes of Kalama, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law Laura “Lorraine” and Dale Palmblad of Sandy; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and extended family.

Cremation was held at Best Funeral Services, Inc, of Peoria, Ariz. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Lakeview on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Contributions in his memory may be made to The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

John William “Shorty” Stone

John William “Shorty” Stone, 74, died at his Lakeview home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. 

Shorty was born to Melvin and Mildred (Scott) Stone on June 29, 1935 in Independence, Mo.

After graduating from high school in Missouri he enlisted into the Air Force and served honorably during the Korean war. After his discharge from the Air Force, he stayed in Oregon and worked as a timber faller, mill worker, log and long haul truck driver in Sweet Home, Madras and the Lakeview areas. After moving to Lakeview he finally settled into his favorite occupation which was ranching. He thoroughly enjoyed working on the O’Keeffe ranch in Adel for 14 years.

Shorty and Mary Young were married in Lakeview on July 11, 1990.

Shorty was an accomplished musician. Nothing pleased him more than playing his guitar and singing with the Old Time Fiddlers.

He is survived by his wife Mary of Lakeview; son Edward Stone of Granite Falls, Wash.; daughters Sharon Thordson of Enumclaw, Wash., Gail Stevenson of Sweet Home, Johnna Lee Stone of Lebanon and Darla Litten of Albany; step- children Cheryl Nelson of Los Banos, Calif. and Harvey Stanley of St. Mary’s, Idaho; brother Scott Bridges of Sugar Creek, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 with interment in the Sunset Park Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Layne Clifton VFW Post 4070. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake County Memorial Heart Fund, c/o Jim Lynch, P.O. Box 351, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Ann Perry

Margaret Ann Perry, 73, died at the Lake District Hospital on Monday, Feb.2, 2010. 

Margaret was born to Edwin and Irene (Allen) Stewart on Oct. 19, 1936 in Okanogan Wash. The family moved to Lakeview when she was quite young. She grew up in Lakeview and was a 1954 graduate of Lakeview High School.

She married Neil Perry in Reno, Nev. on Oct. 29, 1956.

Margaret had a long and fulfilling career in food service, beginning with managing the family AA Coffee Shop in Lakeview for many years. She moved away from Lakeview for nine years to manage restaurants in Cave Junction and Gold Beach. She then completed travel school in Arizona. For the past 13 years she had been the Dietary Manager at the Lake District Hospital, retiring at the end of 2009.

Margaret was a member of the Lakeview BPOE Lodge 1536 and the Lakeview Hospital Auxiliary. Margaret’s favorite pastimes were cooking, dancing and traveling.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Steve Perry.

She is survived by son: Scott Perry of Lakeview; daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl and Kory Stribling of Springfield and Stacey and Dave Huscher of Phoenix, Ariz; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Shirley Stewart of Lakeview; brother Ken Stewart of Lakeview; grandsons Brannon Stribling, Bret Stribling, Dillon Huscher, Scott Huscher and Ryan Huscher; granddaughter and husband Tiffany and Josh Paull; uncle Orval Allen; many special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at the Lakeview Elks Lodge BPOE 1536. Interment was in the Westside Cemetery. 

Contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to Lake District Hospital for the Margaret Perry Memorial Fund, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630, American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way #200, Eugene 97401-6108 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Alfred Leon “Short” Roberts

Alfred Leon “Short” Roberts went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 in his Redmond home of natural causes.

He was born to Alfred and Alta M. Wright Roberts on July 9, 1925. Short was given his nickname by his family because he was the first of six children and was the little “Shorty” running around. The name stuck his whole life, almost everyone that knew him called him Short.

He grew up and worked in the Roseburg area until he joined the Marines in 1943. He served in the First Marine Second Division during World War II in the South Pacific Invasion as a heavy equipment operator. He received a purple heart for being wounded in the line of duty. After being honorably discharged from the service in 1946, he came back to Oregon where he worked as a logger in Oregon and California.

He married Alta B.(Moon) Terrell on Sept. 3, 1966 and became an instant father to Alta’s three teenage girls.  On June 4, 1971 Short and Alta were blessed with a daughter Mary.  In 1976 Short and his family moved to Fort Rock and started a cattle and alfalfa ranch. He lived there with his wife for 32 years until they moved to Redmond in 2008 due to Short’s ongoing medical issues. 

Roberts was preceded in death by his daughter Karyn; brother Kenny; sister Lucille; great-grandson Ryan.

Short loved to hunt and fish with family and friends, teaching many of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren hunting safety and fishing strategies. A highlight of visiting Short, was listening to his fantastic stories filled with “colorful commentary”. He had seen and done so much in his life that listening to him was a page of history.  Even if you had heard the story a 1000 times, and could repeat it right along with him, it was still a treat to hear it again. 

He is survived by his wife Alta; daughter LaRayne Kayfes; daughters and sons-in-law Fran and Mark Adams and Mary and Jeff Nash; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren (more on the way); many step-grandchildren as well. He found so much joy in his family. Short renewed his relationship with the Lord in the last few years of his life bringing him much peace during the last months of his illness.  

A full military service will be held at a later date this spring.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Redmond/Sisters Hospice.

January 2010

John Robert Clough

John Robert Clough of, 90, of Lakeview, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 in a roll-over accident on Hwy 395 near Wagontire. 

John was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Carrollton, Ill. to Robert Arthur and Ruby (Jeffers) Clough.  He grew up and attended school in Carrollton to the age of 11 and then in Santa Monica, Calif. where he lived with his Uncle Urlich Jeffers.  He graduated at Lodi Academy in central California and attended Pacific Union College and La Sierra College, both in California.

In 1941 he married Robirta May Boswell in Ogden, Utah.  He gave 35 years of service to La Sierra College (now University) in Riverside, Calif. where he retired as superintendent of Physical Plant in 1979.  Clough can be credited with much of the development of the La Sierra campus. Not only was he forward-thinking and progressive in remodel and campus planning, his attention to the landscaping of the campus created what is now designated a Riverside County Arboretum.  A park in his honor was established on the campus when he retired.

The Cloughs moved to Hood River when they retired. When they had completed the building of their home, they embarked on a seven-year service, as retired volunteers, to their church in the Marshall Islands.  They moved to Lakeview 17 years ago, and have served their church there faithfully.

John, who loved travel and camping, photography, flowers, gardening and ever relished a challenge to make a place better than he found it, also enjoyed amateur radio hobby for more than 50 years. He was one of the original members of a morning Bible study net on the 3 MHz band and checked in daily as K6DSI. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Robirta; sons Robert Arthur Clough of Sonora, Calif. and John Kenneth Clough of Pueblo West, Colo.; daughter Barbara (Clough) Larson of Walla Walla, Wash.; sister Mary Palmer of Sequim, Wash.; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, 2:30 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 S. F St., Lakeview.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Walla Walla City SDA Church, 2133 S. Howard Street in Walla Walla, Wash. A private internment was held in the Lakeview Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.

John W. Crump

John W. Crump, 79, died at his Lakeview home on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2010 from natural causes. 

John was born to Leland and Mary (Daniels) Crump on Oct. 25, 1930 in Woodland, Wash. He grew up in the Fields and Andrews area of eastern Oregon and was a 1948 graduate of Crane High School.

He was ranching in the Juntura area when he was drafted into the Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953.

Most of his working years were spent working on ranches in eastern Oregon with his Dad. He did spend some time working on the power line installation in south Harney County.

John and Marjorie Fleming were married in Golconda, Nev. on Aug. 16, 1964.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie; brother Dan Crump; sister Virginia Crump.

John is survived by daughter and son-in-law Mollie and Kevin Rhea of Lakeview; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Howard Freeman of Texas; grandson Justin Rhea of Gresham; grandson and wife Klint and Jolene Rhea of Lakeview; great-grandchildren Kaden and Kyle Rhea; six nieces.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. Following the service a light lunch reception will be in the Lakeview Church Of the Open Bible Fellowship Hall. Private family committal will be at a later date.

Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Lakeview Senior Center, 11 S. G St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Marion F. Kane

Marion F. Kane, 83, passed away on Friday,   Jan. 15, 2010 in his home, from natural causes.
He was born in southern California and throughout his life had lived in California, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
He loved and shared his passion of the outdoors as an avid sportsman enjoying fishing and hunting with his family. His passion was being a truck owner/operator, rancher and an employee of one of Alaska’s airlines.
Marion was loved and respected by all those who had the opportunity to know him.
He is survived by wife Margaret “Jean” of 64 years; two sons; one daughter; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed and will be laid to rest on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in southern California.

Gloria Lee Boyd Utley

Gloria Lee Boyd Utley passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010.
Private family services will be held.
Contributions in Gloria’s memory may be made to United Methodist Church, Center and H streets, Lakeview 97630, Lakeview Disaster Unit, P.O. 1007, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
There will be an obituary in the Jan. 27, 2010 Lake County Examiner.

Martin H. “Hank” Messner

Martin H. “Hank” Messner, 77, died at the Lake District Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010.

Hank was born to Karl and Lillian (Caldwell) Messner in Adel on June 13, 1932. He grew up and received his education in Adel and Fort Bidwell. He enlisted into the Army in 1949 and during his enlistment he was held as a Prisoner Of War in Korea for two years.

He worked in construction, logging and as a heavy equipment mechanic in Oregon, Nevada and California.

He married Mary Krick in Reno, Nev. on April 8, 1978. They settled in Lakeview in the fall of 1980 where he continued his mechanic career until forced to retire due to health reasons.

Hank thoroughly enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by wife Mary of Lakeview; son James Koontz of Lakeview; daughters Katherine Koontz of Grants Pass and Dawn Beeler of Chino, Calif.; brothers Ernie and Bill Messner of Lakeview; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and a large extended family.

Contributions in Hank’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way #200, Eugene 97401-6108 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

A private family committal will be at a later date in the Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Rayce Wyatt Ringulet

Infant Rayce Wyatt Ringulet died at the Lake District Hospital Monday, Dec. 21, 2009.

The services for infant Rayce Wyatt Ringulet will be held Saturday Jan. 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Sarensen officiating.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.