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Laurence Joseph McInerney --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 04:13:42Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

Laurence Joseph McInerney

Laurence Joseph McInerney died at age 86 on Feb. 25.

He was born Oct. 6, 1923, to Laura Whalen McInerney and Michael Joseph McInerney.

He had lived in Oregon since 1932.

A retired jeweler, he was a veteran of World War II.

His affiliations included the BPOE, Tillamook County Pioneer Association and the Jay Cees, of which he once was president.

He married Marie Marthe (Mathou) Saunal in LeMans, France, on Aug. 31, 1949.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years; sons Frederic, Richard and Philip; daughter Colette (James); grandsons Adam and Andrew of Tacoma, Wash.; and sister Dorothy McInerney of California.

A memorial service will be held in late June.

John Duncan --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 04:11:19Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

John Duncan

John Duncan of Trinidad, Calif., died peacefully at his home Feb. 8.

He was born in Hillsboro to Harvey John and Laveda Duncan. He grew up in Tillamook and attended school here.

In 1942, at age 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He trained at Fort Hood and then served as a tank commander in Germany. He also served in the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his two wives, Tommie Hoskins and Sharon McFadden, and his siblings, Karry, Harmon (Jim) and Nancy Slauson.

He is survived by wife Kathleen and children Russell, Dustin, Hal, Bruce, Brian and Tina Wilson.

At his request, no services were held.

Judy Jo Hills --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 04:09:27Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

Judy Jo Hills

Judy Jo Hills passed away at home Feb. 27, embraced in the love of her family.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on March 6 at the Alano Club, 215 N 6th in St. Helens.

Judy was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Inez and Charles Rhoades.

In 1954, she and her family moved to Portland from Casper, Wyo.

The fourth if eight children, she became the primary caretaker of her four younger siblings at the age of 8, because her mother often worked three jobs to support the family.

Judy attended Highland Grade School and Jefferson High School.

In 1960, she married and moved to California. She returned to Portland and divorced her first husband.

Judy worked as a bartender to help support her children. In August 1964, she met Dennis Hills, who had just been discharged from the Army.

She was his favorite bartender and he fell deeply in love with her. To his great joy, she agreed to marry him in March 1967.

Her childhood dream was to live in the country and she had her dream, eventually living on 100 acres with cattle, horses and creatures of all kinds. Her happiest days were living in the country, even though it was a time filled with hard work.

She and Dennis remodeled two homes and built two others. Judy learned to be a carpenter, Sheetrock finisher, septic system installer, electrician - whatever was required or needed to finish the job.

She was a strong-willed and independent person. She called Dennis one day at work and said he didn't need to buy her a birthday gift, as she had gotten what she wanted.

When he got home from work the next day, he found her in the field clearing a fence line with her gift - her very own chain saw.

She worked for a while as a woodworker and then later as a candle maker, but most of all she loved being at home building a life for her family.

Judy's greatest advocacy was working with women in recovery. In recovery herself for 39 years, she knew and understood the hardships women experience in alcoholism, abuse and addiction, and gave generously and lovingly of her time and energy to help others.

She spent so much time on the phone helping others that she finally had to have cordless phone with a headset so she could complete her chores.

When a treatment center was built in St. Helens, she began to work with women from all parts of Oregon and Washington, many of whom continued to call and check in long after they had left treatment and returned home.

Judy never felt she was anyone special - just one person helping another. But there are hundreds of women throughout Oregon and Washington who know better.

As long as they stay in recovery, they will remember and pass on the common sense and wisdom Judy shared with them.

The mother of one young woman said it best in a letter of thanks: "Some people go their whole life without ever knowing what they were here for and, whether you know it or not, you are here to salvage lives and all of us want to be you." As long as her wisdom is passed on by those with whom she shared and cared, she will live.

Judy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis B. Hills; children Richard Ray Hills, Carmen LeAn Kauffman, Ronda Marie Holdridge and Dennis Chauncey Hills; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Cindy Pullen of Vancouver, Wash.; brother Mike Rhoades of Portland; and sisters Connie of Vale and Shirley of Eugene. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brothers Jim, Lonnie and Ricky.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to the St. Helens Alano Club, 215 N 6th, St. Helens, Ore.

Online condolences can be made to the family at columbiafh.com.

Wilma Lois Woodward --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 04:02:09Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

Wilma Lois Woodward

Wilma Lois Woodward went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Feb. 21, while residing at the home of her daughter, Marilyn Stoner, in Meridian, Ida.

Wilma was born near Buffalo, Wyo., on Nov. 30, 1920, to Victor Llewellyn and Ruth Estelle Frederick.

Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Kearney, Neb., where she lived until her graduation from Kearney High School in 1938.

The family moved to Eugene in 1938, where her father was employed with the railroad.

Wilma worked in a Eugene hospital before meeting and marrying Floyd Orval Woodward in 1941.

After their wedding June 14, 1941, they lived in Oakridge, Nehalem and Tillamook before moving to Bay City in 1948.

The Woodward family built a dairy farm on Doughty Road east of Bay City and worked that farm until 1966.

After Floyd was incapacitated by several strokes, the family moved to Fifth Street in Tillamook, where Wilma lived until 2005, when she moved to Spokane and lived at the home of her daughter, Wanda Sauls.

Wilma was the original accountant for the Farm Bureau Livestock Auction on East Third Street in Tillamook.

After the incapacitation of her husband, she took a job in the kitchen at the Tillamook Care Center and worked there until the death of her beloved Floyd in 1976.

She was a homemaker, 4-H leader, caregiver, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and world traveler.

She traveled throughout the entire U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, many times, several times with her best friend, Bette Cruse of Tillamook. She traveled to Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and England.

She spent a lifetime building a loving family and sharing her loving spirit with everyone whose life she touched.

Wilma was a member of Tillamook Christian Church from 1946 until 1957, Garibaldi Church of Christ from 1957 to 2005, and Sunrise Church of Christ in Spokane from 2005 until she went into the arms of Jesus.

She attended church and Bible studies regularly, as do all of His children.

She was the model of a Christian mother and grandmother. She will reside for eternity in Heaven with her Savior.

Wilma suffered a major heart attack in late October 2009 while visiting her daughter, Marilyn, in Meridian, Ida.

She was placed in hospice care in Idaho; her medical condition was supervised by her daughter until Wilma's death.

Her condition temporarily improved in November and December, giving everyone time to come and visit her one last time.

She celebrated her 89th birthday Nov. 30, with all her children and many grandchildren around her.

She attended church and regular outings until the week before she passed away.

She suffered a heart attack Feb. 20 and the family gathered to say goodbye to a beloved mother.

She died restfully, in the presence of her children, without pain or remorse about her life.

She was ready for the rest that her Savior had promised.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years; her parents; two sisters; a brother; and one grandson, Tim Stoner of Meridian. She is survived by sister Letha Nice of Springfield; daughter Wanda Sauls of Spokane;, son Ronald Woodward of Nine Mile Falls, Wash.; daughter Marilyn Stoner of Meridian; son Jim Woodward of Forks, Wash.;, and son David Woodward of Maryborough, Queenland, Australia.

She thoroughly enjoyed 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Tillamook Christian Church on March 6 at 1 p.m.

Immediately following the service, a time of refreshment and remembrance will be held at the church.

No funeral procession will be conducted, but everyone is invited to join the family at Sunset Heights Cemetery at 4 p.m., where her body will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Boise Bible College and sent to Marilyn Stoner, 1526 Blue Tick St., Meridian, ID 83642-7474.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Paul Leonard Heckmann --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 03:58:36Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

Paul Leonard Heckmann

Paul L. Heckmann passed peacefully Feb. 4 at his home near the Wilson River, five months after the death of his wife, Suzanne P. Carter.

He was 70.

He is survived by stepmother Marilyn E. Heckmann of Illinois; daughter Cheryl H. Trewyn; and son Daniel C. Heckmann of Minnesota. He also had two step-brothers, Myron and Jeff Heckmann, who live in Arkansas, and a half-brother Fred Heckmann of California.

An only child, he was born in Elgin, Ill., to Bernice (Dunning). His father, Leonard Heckmann, was in the lumber business.

Paul attended the University of Minnesota and studied engineering and forestry.

Following in his father's footsteps, he worked many years after college for a major lumber company in Hopkins, Minn.

In the early 1980s, he lived briefly in Hawaii working for a catamaran builder and later came to settle in Tillamook doing freelance carpentry, where he met his wife-to-be, Suzanne P. Carter.

They married in 2001 and lived on the Reehers Homestead property 24 miles east of Tillamook along the Wilson River.

There, he continued to do freelance carpentry, kept their cabin well maintained and stocked with wood for heating, and kept the local wildlife supplemented with food.

The Reeher descendents who knew Paul in his later years will remember him as a humble and devoted husband, a fine sheet-metal craftsman, an avid appreciator of nature, a lover of sports and NASCAR races, a knowledgeable engineer and forester, and most of all as a meticulous creator of beautiful objects and structures from wood.

A private memorial was held on the property.

Charles A. Dodge --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 03:56:10Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
March 4, 2010

Charles A. Dodge

Mr. Charles A. Dodge, a volunteer firefighter for more than 50 years, passed away in Astoria on Feb. 25 at age 79.

Charles was born July 28, 1939, in Roseburg to Charles A. Dodge, Sr., and Kathleen (Smith) Dodge.

He was raised in Sweet Home and was a lifelong Oregon resident.

In 1954, he and Rose Marie Easterly were married in McMinnville.

Mr. Dodge worked in the logging industry, as a barker operator for Jack Barker and Publishers Paper, with whom he worked for 24 years.

He also worked the Yellowjacket gold mine in Nevada (and was the oldest survivor of its operation), mining placer gold, as well as working his own mine nearby.

However, he considered his main duty, and one of his life's greatest joys, to be the 50-plus years he served as a volunteer fireman. He was one of the four original members of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, in fact the last surviving original member.

Mr. Dodge was a former Elks and Moose lodge member. He enjoyed camping and picnicking up the Kilchis River, and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He also loved to watch "Portland Main Event Wrestling" on Friday nights. His family knew not to disturb him during those broadcasts, as well as during the nightly news.

Mr. Dodge was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife of nearly 50 years, Rose Dodge, by a sister, Jody Baker, and a half-brother, Sid Dodge.

He is survived by children Patricia Creley and husband Neil of Arrey, N.M., Donald Dodge of Bay City, Rene Seelye and husband David of Gearhart, and Kelly Dodge of Gearhart; by sister Jean Buttke and husband Duane of Kent, Wash.; and by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

At his request, no service will be held.

The family would welcome donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, in care of Waud's Funeral Home.

Roy Henry Meckley --Obituary

marysday — 2010-03-05 03:50:47Z

March 3, 2010
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Roy Henry Meckley

Roy Henry Meckley was born in Portland on Oct. 8, 1927, to Henry and Roseann (Carr) Meckley.

Roy passed away in Seaside on Feb. 25 at age 82.

Roy attended Lincoln High School in Portland before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country honorably during World War II.

Upon returning home, he attended Oregon State University and the University of Portland, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business engineering.

Roy married Valerie Gibbs in Lake Oswego on Sept. 8, 1956.

He worked for Ameron International Company for 46 years, eventually becoming its regional vice president.

After moving around for Roy's job, Roy and Valerie lived 21 years in Lake Oswego, before moving to the Oregon coast and living in Manzanita for the past six years.

Roy loved architecture. He enjoyed designing houses, tinkering with the drawings until they were perfect.

He was a member of St. Mary's by the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Valerie Meckley of Manzanita; son John Meckley and wife Mary of Virginia; daughters Molly Stewart and husband Bill of Gresham, Megan Stenberg and husband Mark of Cornelius, Emily Hogan and husband Peter of Seattle, Annie Meckley and husband John Tenneson of Lake Oswego, Katie Carr and husband BIll of Murrieta, Calif., and Dana Pascoe and husband Bill of Milwaukie; brother Jim Meckley and wife Flo of Portland; and 28 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass was held for Roy on March 2 at St. Mary's by the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach.

Inurnment followed at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery.

Those who would like to make contributions in Roy's name may do so to the Meals for Seniors program at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Dan Seaholm makes Defensive Play

marysday — 2010-02-24 08:40:12Z

2/23/2010
Tillamook boys end season as No. 1 in Cowapa League

The Tillamook boys basketball team ended this season as it did the past two - as league champions.

The No. 4-rated Cheesemakers (19-3, 9-1 Cowapa) pulled away in the second half of their regular-season finale Feb. 19 for a 69-43 win at Seaside.

Coupled with a Scappoose victory over Astoria, the Mooks finished one game ahead of the Fishermen and atop the league standings.

As the Cowapa League's No. 1 seed, Tillamook will host the No. 2 seed from the Far West League on March 6.

Even though Seaside had little to play for - locked, as it was, in a fourth-place league finish prior to the tipoff - the Seagulls came out determined to challenge one of the state's best teams.

The two squads did little throughout a slow first quarter, before Tillamook began to establish an advantage thanks to the interior play of Jordan Schriber and Matt Bryant.

Still, Seaside's long-range shooting kept the margin at just four points at intermission, 25-21.

In the second half, Tillamook switched up some defensive assignments and the Seagulls were held in check. "Timber (Klahn), Dan (Seaholm) and Josh (Rodrigues) locked down their guards," said THS coach Greg Werner.

At the same time, the Cheesemakers' big edge in the paint led to opportunities from the foul line. Tillamook attempted fully 24 of its 28 free throws in the second half.

"Jacob Begin really spread the Seaside defense in the second half," Werner said. "He scored only six points, but he changed the complexion of the game."

Tillamook outscored Seaside 22-12 in the third quarter and 22-10 in the fourth, to win going away.

Schriber's 17 points led the Mooks. Bryant was close behind, with 14.

The pieces seem to be coming together for Tillamook as it eyes a deep playoff run, something less than certain when the season began. The Mooks started the year without the services of Dan Seaholm and Rodrigues, who both sustained injuries during football season.

Then, Bryant went down with a severe bone bruise in the league opener against Astoria, which turned out to be the Cheesemakers' only Cowapa loss.

Now at full strength, the team - particularly the senior class - can celebrate the third consecutive league title.

"It's a huge accomplishment," Werner said. "I can't give these kids enough kudos."

Now, the Cheesemakers will have to face another streak in a couple weeks. In the previous two seasons, Tillamook was knocked out of the state playoffs on their home floor by Newport (2008) and Gladstone (2009).

For the moment, though, it seems only good things come in threes.

Mildred Jeanette Applegate --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:41:34Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Mildred Jeanette Applegate

Mildred Jeanette Applegate, 87, of Gresham died Feb. 6 in Portland surrounded by her loved ones.

Mildred was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Emporia, Kan., to Charles Fred and Irene L. (Shaw) Magathan.

Mildred grew up in Emporia and graduated from high school in 1939.

She married Jack Applegate Dec. 21, 1941, in Wichita, Kan., where they made their home until moving to Portland in 1954. They were married and celebrated their 62nd anniversary before Jack preceded her in death in 2007.

She worked as an attendance secretary for David Douglas High School for several years before she went to work for Mt. Hood Community College, doing office work in the Veterans Department, until she retired.

She graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with an associate's degree.

She was a member of the Forest Hills Golf Club. And she and her husband were instrumental in starting the Sandy River Chapter of Northwest Steelheaders. She was its first female president.

Her husband and brothers, Richard, Nelson and John Magathan, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Anita Wold of Beaverton; son Larry J. Applegate of Tillamook; brother Merlin D. Magathan of Emporia; sister Marguerite Magathan of Emporia; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests remembrances be made to the donor's charity of choice, or to plant a rosebush to look at its beauty and think of her.

To sign the online guest book or to send the family a condolence, go to fuitenrosehoyt.com. Arrangements were by Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home.

Harvey Arden Moon --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:39:13Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Harvey Arden Moon

Harvey Arden Moon died Jan. 21 at his home in Vancouver, Wash., of prostate cancer, surrounded by his loving family three months short of his goal of living to 100.

He was the second son born to Silas Dee Moon and Adalaide Gray in Blaine. His family moved to Tillamook, where he grew up. He was one of six in his graduating class of 1926.

He went to work in his father's log trucking business until the hard times of the Depression.

In 1947, he and his brother, Ormand, founded their own trucking company in Eugene, which they named Moon Brothers Pole and Piling Hauling, later renamed Moon Brothers Logging Company.

When Harvey retired in 1972, Moon Brothers was the largest independently owned logging company in Oregon.

Harvey grew up on the banks of the Trask River hunting and fishing. Those skills helped feed his family during the lean times. He lost his taste for hunting later in life, but never his passion for salmon fishing.

Harvey knew that the key to happiness lay in small, ordinary everyday pleasures. He loved to tinker and was typically figuring out how to do one thing or another.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Madelyn; brother Ormand Moon of Lodi, Calif.; son Kenneth Moon of Boring; daughters Janet Miller and Jacquie Moon, both of Portland; step-son Bob Guard of Maupin; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by daughter Joyce Moon, brother Lloyd Moon, sister Anise Webb and step-son Don Guard.

Nelio Baptista Barros --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:36:38Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Nélio Baptista Barros

Nélio Baptista Barros was born in Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil, on Jan. 23, 1960, to Amylton Barros and Celeste Baptista Barros.

Nélio passed away Feb. 10 in Tillamook at age 50.

Nélio attended primary and high school at the Grupo Escolar Vasco Coutinho School and Colégio Maristas in Vila Velha, Colégio Nacional, Vitória, Brazil, and Pottsville High School in Pottsville, Ark. He attended school at Fundação Universidade do Rio Grande, Brazil. For his graduate and post-graduate studies, he attended the University of Miami Rosensteil School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Nélio was an oceanographer, with a specialty in marine biology - specifically, marine mammal feeding ecology. His career began at Hubbs Seaworld Research Institute in Orlando, Fla., as a senior research biologist. He moved to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Fla., as a senior scientist.

His last position was at Portland State University in the Department of Biology while pursuing his feeding ecology research in the Pacific Northwest and helping to coordinate the Northern Oregon/Southern Washington Marine Mammal Stranding Program by investigating beach-stranded seals, sea lions, whales and porpoises.

Nélio enjoyed tennis, traveling, collecting airline dishes, glass and silverware.

In addition to his mother tongue, Portuguese, he also spoke fluent English, Spanish and French, and was keenly interested in learning Russian and German.

Since moving to Oregon he had learned to vegetable garden, and thoroughly enjoyed making homemade jam and raising free-range chickens.

Nélio is survived by life partner Fred Casey of Tillamook; parents Amylton Barros and Celeste Baptista Barros of Vila Velha, Brazil; sister Geisa Barros of Vitória, Brazil; and brother Luiz Rogério Barros of Vitória, Brazil.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to Cape Meares Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge, in care of Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141.

At Nélio's request, services in Tillamook will be private. Informal gatherings celebrating Nélio's life will occur in Sarasota, Fla.; Glendale, Calif.; and Clarksville, Md. For more information, call (503) 842-7557.

Carl U. Bosch --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:32:20Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Carl U. Bosch

Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were held for Carl U. Bosch on Feb. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tillamook.

Carl was born March 30, 1924, in Tillamook to Josef and Marie (Baumgartner) Bosch.

He passed away Feb. 9 in Tillamook at age 85.

Carl attended Riverdale Grade School on the Kilchis River and graduated from Tillamook High School. After school, Carl worked for his father on his dairy farm on Kilchis River Road.

He married Irene M. Rick on May 5, 1951, in Tillamook. They purchased the family farm in 1951. Carl was still owner and operator of the dairy at the time of his passing.

Carl was a member of the Tillamook Swiss Society, Tillamook Pioneer Association, a life member of the Tillamook Elk's Lodge, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus.

He served on the TIllamook County Soil and Water Board for 37 years, was on the first zoning committee in Tillamook, and was on the School District 9 budget committee from 1972 to 1975. He was also a 4-H leader.

Carl is survived by his wife, Irene Bosch of Tillamook; daughters Teresa Bosch-Wilson of Kuna, Idaho, Jeanette Krake and husband Wayne, Barbara Bosch Seaholm and husband Brent, and Lorraine Fjarlie and husband John, all of Tillamook; grandchildren Noah and Katie Wilson, Freynie Lancaster and husband Ryan, Ahnie and Erik Seaholm, and Lucas, Erika, Mariah and Joseph Fjarlie; and great-grandchilden Logan and Tatum Lancaster.

Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tillamook High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements were by Waud's Funeral Home.

Patricia G. Larson --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:27:47Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Patricia G. Larson

Patricia "Pat" G. Larson was born Aug. 15, 1937, in Vancouver, Wash.

She passed away Feb. 10 in Cloverdale at age 72.

Pat was adopted at age 4 by Dr. Henry Skinner and his wife, Olwen (Carson) Skinner.

She was raised in Battle Ground, Wash., graduating from high school there in 1955.

Pat married David Larson in San Diego on March 6, 1956.

David was in the service. They lived in the San Francisco Bay area, where Pat worked for Dr. Albert Rowe in Oakland for 10 years, and in Hawaii during David's tour there.

They moved to Beaver after David retired from the service.

Pat worked at the Tillamook County Assessor's Office for 19 years.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, Pleasant Valley Grange, Daughters of the Nile, Order of Amaranth, and Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts.

With the Silver Wave chapter in Tillamook, she celebrated her 50-year membership anniversary in 2007, and had served seven times as Worthy Matron, among many other achievements and honors during her decades of dedicated community service.

She loved rubber stamp art and iris card making, to collect pink Depression glass, to cook (she was the world's best divinity maker), watch movies, bow, quilt, golf, fish, work with her horse and her Siamese cats.

She had many friends all over the world, both online and from traveling with David to Germany, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand and elsewhere.

Pat is survived by her husband, David Larson; daughter Virginia (Ginny) Malmquist and husband Scott and their daughter, Cassandra Malmquist; brother Harry (Butch) Skinner; brothers-in-law Norman Larson and wife Ilana and Jerry Larson and wife Dorothy; and by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws.

A memorial service will be held at the Tillamook Masonic Hall, 1904 2nd St. in Tillamook, on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Albert Carl Meisner --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-17 20:24:23Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
Feb. 17, 2010

Albert Carl Meisner

Albert Carl Meisner was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Seaside to Frederick and Loretta (Oster) Meisner.

He passed away Feb. 7 in Wheeler at age 71.

Albert grew up and attended school in Seaside. He finished high school in Battle Ground, Wash., in 1957. He went to work in Portland for a short time, then attended one year of college at Lewis and Clark Vocational College.

He worked in the shipyards during the Viet Nam War for two years, then started his own business in 1969 in Portland as a mechanic, operating as Custom Auto Service.

He moved his business to Tillamook in 1979 and retired in 2000.

Albert married Jennie Smith on July 4, 1989.

He was a past member of the Tillamook Moose Lodge and Tillamook Eagles Lodge.

Albert is survived by his wife, Jennie, of Tillamook; children and step-children Debbie Fontain of Vancouver, Wash., Diana Fontain of Vancouver, Donna Fontain of Vancouver; Douglas Fontain of California, Dennis Fontain of Seaside, Darin Fontain of Vancouver, Sherry Larsen of Oregon City, Tammy Meisner of Oregon City, Roberta Blair of Corvallis, Robin Ann Steinfield of Dayton, Mrs. Randy Sue Smith of La Junta, Colo., and Debbie Schmitz of Tillamook; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were by Waud's Funeral Home.

Re: SHARON LEE CRUMP COLOSKY --Obituary

laura0957 — 2010-02-17 08:01:11Z

Did you know sharon? I am trying to find info about my father, Robert Louis Colosky, who was Sharon's father in law.

My name is Laura

Re: Charles W Cook born Ontario Canada, 1930 census in Tillamook

kentasm — 2010-02-07 05:50:13Z

There is a marriage certificate on file in the Washington State Archives for C.W. COOK and Ora E. THOMPSON, married 25 December 1902 in Spokane, Washington.
You can see the certificate on-line by going to
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/
then clicking on "detailed search", then choosing "marriage records" from the pull-down menu at "Record Series", the filling in "Cook" and "Thompson" and "Ora" in the appropriate boxes, click on "search", click on the "image" icon at the far right, click on "Image # 1 of 1" on the right, click on "View as Jpeg".

Re: Charles W Cook born Ontario Canada, 1930 census in Tillamook

jrmcginn1 — 2010-02-06 16:40:52Z

Thanks Laura
I will follow up!
Rob McGinn

Frances Amy Olson --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-06 08:26:40Z

2/3/2010
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Frances Amy Olson

Frances Amy Olson died peacefully Jan. 24, surrounded by her children.

Frances, the daughter of John Wright and Augusta Fonger, was born in Wheeler on Mar. 21, 1925.

She was raised in Bay City and Tillamook with her brother and three sisters.

She wed Arthur George Olson in Tillamook on June 24, 1945. They were married 61 years before he preceded her in death in 2006.

Frances is survived by daughter and son-in-law JoAnn and George Rachor; son and daughter-in-law Jon and Julie Olson; grandchildren Amber, Ashley, Justin, Tyler and Tanner Olson; and her sister, Helen.

Frances was active throughout her life enjoying her church and several quilting and needlepoint clubs. She was Past Noble Grand in Beulah Rebekah Lodge No. 35.

She was very involved with her husband in veterans' activities with the Albany American Legion and the American Merchant Marine Veterans, Oregon chapter.

She camped with her family and the Albany Good Sam group. And she was a life member of the Tillamook County Pioneer Association.

A memorial service was held Jan. 30 at United Methodist Church in Hillsboro.

The family requests that remembrances be sent in her name to Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 168 NE Eighth Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124-3299.

Arrangements were by Springer and Son Aloha Funeral Home.

Clayton "Clay" Duerfeldt --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-06 08:24:16Z

2/3/2010
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Clayton "Clay" Duerfeldt

Clayton Orble Duerfeldt was born and raised in Tillamook.

He died after a short battle with acute leukemia.

He will also be laid to rest in Tillamook.

Clay was the son of J. Clayton and Agnes Duerfeldt.

He is survived by his wife, Sharron of Eureka, Calif., where the couple lived for 30 years; children John Duerfeldt of Eureka, Vona Blazer of Tillamook and Cheryl Reinhardt of Bend; grandchildren Shelby Devers, Keyonna Durbin, Heidi Morris and Crystal Hassey; and great-grandchildren Hailey, Angelica, Rieley and Regan.

Clay was a retired auto and body paint specialist.

His most recent hobby and passion was belonging to the Humboldt Model A Club in Eureka.

He enjoyed spending time at home with his family, his puppies and taking his '36 out for a drive. He will be missed by all.

Donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Hospice of Eureka, or Humboldt/Pacific Caregivers in Clay's name.

Arrangements were by Pierce Mortuary Chapel in Eureka.

To offer condolences, go online to piercemortuarychapels.com.

Lorenzo Jr. Montano

marysday — 2010-02-06 08:22:03Z

2/3/2010
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Lorenzo Montano, Jr.

Lorenzo "Uncle Larry" Montano, Jr., died in his Rockaway Beach home Jan. 22. He was 87.

Lorenzo was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Ventura, Calif., to Lorenzo H. Montano, Sr., and Mary (Leal) Montano.

He served honorably during both World War II and the Korean War, driving trucks for the Army Combat Engineers.

He returned to California after his discharge and operated several businesses before moving to Tillamook County a little over 20 years ago.

He owned and operated a general labor company on the coast, and had lived with his nephew Clifford Dunsmoor's family since 2002.

Lorenzo did not have any hobbies to speak of, but his family was very important to him and he spent as much time as he could with them.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Dunsmoor, in 2002,

He is survived by his nephew, Clifford Dunsmoor, and wife Sandy of Rockaway Beach.

At his request, he was cremated and no service was held. Arrangements were by Waud's Funeral Home.

Edward Allen Peters --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-06 08:20:10Z

2/3/2010 10:46:00
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Edward Allen Peters

Edward Allen Peters, 74, of Forest Grove died of causes related to a pedestrian accident on Jan. 15.

A public service will be held in Garibaldi on Feb. 6 at a location and time to be announced on the funeral home's Web site.

Edward was born July 5, 1935, in Portland, the son of Clayton and Kathryn (McKee) Peters.

His early education was in the St. Johns area of Portland, before the family moved to Garibaldi. In 1954, he graduated from Garibaldi High School.

He then served in the U.S. Army in the 7th Calvary until his discharge in 1957.

He married Elspbeth Jean Swannie; they later divorced.

He worked as an engineer for Northwest Natural Gas Company while raising a family, first living in Lake Oswego, then Stafford and Salem. He worked at Northwest Natural Gas for 35 years before retiring in 1993.

He was a past Toastmaster and an artist. He enjoyed doing woodcarvings and glass etchings.

Another of his favorite pastimes was playing chess.

The family suggests remembrances be made to Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7140 S.W. Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219.

Survivors include his children, Victoria Peters of Vernonia, Ore., Bill Peters of Garibaldi and Valerie Peters of Rockaway Beach; his sister and brother-in-law, RaeAnne and Kenneth Logue of Sheridan, Ore.; grandchildren John, Dannette and Brandon; great-grandchildren Caleb and Allie; nephew Shawn Logue and wife Amy; and a large and loving extended family.

To sign the online guest book or send the family a condolence, go to fuitenrosehoyt.com.

Arrangements are by Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at the Old Mill resort in Garibaldi on Feb. 6, beginning at 1 p.m.

Annamae Diesburg Amble --Obituary

marysday — 2010-02-06 08:05:01Z

2/3/2010
Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Annamae Diesburg Amble

Annamae Diesburg "Maizie" Amble died Jan. 26 at her home in Corvallis. She was 89.

She was born in Beaverton on June 29, 1920, to Clarence and Sarah (Justice) Hilliker.

Annamae was raised and educated in several Washington County communities.

She married Ted Knutson in 1939 and they had five children while living in Tillamook County. They later separated.

She remarried, to John Diesburg, in 1963. He died in 1979.

Annamae moved to Corvallis in 1981 and she married Bernard Amble in 1983. He died in 2000.

Affectionately known as Maizie, Mom, Grandma D, Grandma Pie and Aunt Billie, she was well known for her pie making while living in Hawaii and in Corvallis. She was listed on the Hotel Molokai menu as "Maizie's Fresh Coconut Cream Pies."

Annamae's greatest enjoyment was time spent with her family and enjoying the good times and get togethers.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Lester, Lloyd and Charles Hilliker; sisters Zelma Stewart, Vesta Candiff and Gertrude "Trudi" Hilliker; sister-in-law Bonnie (Knutson) DeSautel; by her husbands of 18 years each, Ted Knutson and Bernard Amble; son Melvin Knutson; and her infant grandson, Thomas James McMahon.

She is survived by her best friend, J.B. Bielman of Philomath; daughters Patsy Myers of Keizer, Ore., Judy Vantress of Milwaukie, Ore., Betty McGrath of Philomath, and Becky and Marty Passwaters of Longview, Wash.; grandson Michael Knutson Peterman of Santa Ana, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at McHenry Funeral Home. A committal will follow at 2 p.m. at Sunset Heights Cemetery in Tillamook. For those wishing to pay their final respects, a viewing will be held an hour prior to the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association in care of McHenry Funeral Home. 206 NW Fifth St., Corvallis, OR 97330.

Re: Charles W Cook born Ontario Canada, 1930 census in Tillamook

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-02-06 03:13:58Z

There is a death certificate for Charles W. Cook in Tillamook, 1951:
Name: Cook, Charles W
County: Tillamook
Death Date: 28 Apr 1951
Certificate: 4912
Spouse: Ora

You can order a copy the dc from the Oregon State archives:
Oregon State Archives
800 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97310
Phone: 503-373-0701
Fax: 503-378-4118
reference.archives@state.or.us
Send an email to the reference.archives address and they might be able to verify his parentage.
You can also order a copy of his probate:
Case# 2120
Name Cook, Charles W
Date 1951
Record Type Estate
County Tillamook

You can't order Ora's from the archives, but here is her info:
Name: Cook, Ora E
County: Tillamook
Death Date: 19 Aug 1968
Certificate: 12233
Spouse: Charles

I hope this helps. Good Luck!
Laura

Charles W Cook born Ontario Canada, 1930 census in Tillamook

jrmcginn1 — 2010-02-05 16:02:43Z

Hi
Looking for any information on Charles W Cook who married about 1902 Ora E ______? Place unknown.I can find no registration for his marraige in Ontario so I suspect he married out west.

I found him first in Seattle in the 1910 census.

Our Charles W Cook was born in Leeds County Ontario 1877, s/o Samuel Gordon Cook and Margaret Jane Wallace of Gananoque.
Siblings John H Cook born 1868 and sister Bertha Cook born 1875 went west as well.
Rob McGinn

Mary Hallstrom

marysday — 2010-01-11 20:35:13Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
January 5, 2010

Mary Hallstrom

Surrounded by the love of her family, Mary E. Hallstrom died Dec. 27.

She was born Dec. 30, 1929, to Carl and Ettamay (Heckathorn) Haugen in Roseville, Mich.

As a young girl, she moved to Tillamook with her father and stepmother, Nellie.

She graduated in Tillamook High School's class of 1948, where she met the love of her life, Olof Hallstrom.

They were married June 12, 1949, and lived on their family farm, where they remained together in love until his passing in May 2009.

Mary dedicated herself to raising their five children.

She loved to sew, knit, crochet and play cards in her spare time.

She worked by Olof's side as he started their business, Hallco Manufacturing Company, watching it grow into an international venture.

She enjoyed traveling and visited many states, as well as Canada, Holland, England, China and the Panama Canal.

Her friends were precious to her and she spent time with them at Toastmistresses, TOPS and Ladies of the Elks, often holding positions within the organizations.

She was an active member and friend of St. John's United Church of Christ for more than 50 years.

Her particular joy was watching her five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren learn and grow.

Mary is survived by her children, Vicki and Al Anderson, Steve and Rosan, Cindi and Dave Williams, Dan and Cheryl, and Penni and Kevin Pike; sister Anne Garmin; brother Asa (Roy) Haugen; and sister-in-law Margaret Winslow.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Coopersmith.

Other survivors include step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial for Mary will be held at Waud's Funeral Home on Jan. 10 at 1 p.m.

Remembrances may be made to United Paws or the Tillamook Animal Shelter, in care of Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141.

Joel I. Johnson --Obituary

marysday — 2010-01-11 20:26:08Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
January 5, 2010

Joel I. Johnson

Joel I. Johnson, 77, died Dec. 30 at Jennings McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove.

Family graveside services will be held Jan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Forest View Cemetery, 1161 W. Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove, with Pastor Jerry Jefferies of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Tillamook officiating.

A flag honor presentation will be held under the direction of American Legion Post 2 in Forest Grove.

A celebration of life service will follow on Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1124 S. Beech St. in Cornelius, Ore., with Pastor Karl Pishaw officiating.

Family and friends are invited to attend a reception immediately following in the Parish Hall.

Joel was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Cloquet, Minn., the son of Ervin and Josephine (Angell) Johnson.

He was raised and received his education in Cloquet and Duluth, Minn., graduating in the Cloquet High School class of 1950.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, having joined the National Guard in February 1949 through June 1950. He joined the U.S. Air Force on June 10, 1950, and received his discharge in September 1953, with the rank of airman first class.

He earned the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star and the Air Medal.

Joel married Dolores I. Hering on Feb. 3, 1956, in Emanuel Lutheran Church in Cornelius. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in February 2009.

Following their marriage, they made their home in Portland for 32 years.

In 1988, they moved to Garibaldi, where they lived for 20 years.

In 2008, Dolores moved to her current home and Joel lived in the Jennings McCall Progressive Care Unit, both in Forest Grove.

Joel worked as a machinist supervisor in the tool and die industry for many years, until his retirement.

While living in Garibaldi, Joel served as a councilman on the Garibaldi City Council as well as one term as the city's mayor.

He also was a member of the Elks Lodge in Gresham and the Lions Club in Garibaldi.

Among his special interests were fishing, square dancing, hunting, camping, boating, and spending time with his family.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Colleen Wilmarth; and brothers, Lowell Johnson and Michael "Mickey" Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores; his children and their spouses, Lauri S. and Joel Stollberg of Tigard, Larry Joel and Darcy Johnson of Puyallup, Wash., Lisa K. McKinney of Beaverton, and Linda R. and Bryant Scott of Washougal, Wash.; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Carolyn Johnson of Corvallis; and sisters Mary Segal of Shakopee, Minn., and Hope "Tootsie" Privette of Duluth.

Survivors also include grandchildren Jacob Stollberg, Annika Stollberg, Jennifer Kiourkas, Joel Johnson, Matthew McKinney, Mikaelah McKinney Griggs, Chelsea Scott and Dillon Scott; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances or contributions be made to the Joel I. Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o Emanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 505, Cornelius, OR 97113; or in care of St. Peter Lutheran Church, 401 Madrona, Tillamook, OR 97141.

To sign the online guest book or to send condolences to the family, go to fuitenrosehoyt.com.

Arrangements are by Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove.

Jimmy Lee Young --Obituary

marysday — 2010-01-11 20:21:57Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
January 5, 2010

Jimmy Lee Young

Jimmy Lee Young died Dec. 31 in his Rockaway Beach home following a long illness. He was 71.

Jimmy was born Nov. 12, 1938, in Tulare, Calif., to Guy and Hazel (Moore) Young.

He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1965. He was stationed in Guam, among other places.

In 1972, he and Joyce Brown were married in Reno, NV.

Jimmy loved to fish and was a lifetime member of the North America Fishing Club.

He was also an avid fan of books by Louis L'Amour, and enjoyed making model airplanes and boats.

During his working life he drove freight trucks and was a gifted mechanic.

He had recently been cared for at his residence in Rockaway Beach by his granddaughter, Amanda Thomas, and her partner, Nathan Yuill.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, George Young.

He is survived by his children, Linda Sue Young of California, Robin Thomas of Nehalem, Barbara Crownover of Hebo, Jimmy Young of Salida, Calif., Richard Young of Lacey, Texas, and George Young of Lacey; sister Quinn Young; brother Bill Young; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and by his former wife, Joyce Young.

"He never told me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it."

A memorial service will be held in summer 2010.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Orval N. "Bud" Hubbard

marysday — 2010-01-11 20:07:24Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Orval N. 'Bud' Hubbard

Orval N. "Bud" Hubbard died in Portland on Dec. 29,2009. He was 85.

Bud was born Nov. 3, 1924, in Cottage Grove to Vernon and Mary (Kaiser) Hubbard.

Following his graduationfrom high school in 1943, Bud joined the U.S. Army. He served with the 66th Infantry in Germany during World War II. Among his other duties, he was detailed with liberating POWs.

Bud was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946.

In 1959, he married Georgia May Stafford.

Bud was employed by North Plains Lumber in Drain, Ore., before moving to Bay City in 1961.

There, he worked for Diamond Lumber and the Louisiana Pacific sawmill in Tillamook.

Bud moved to Silverton in 1982, where he continued to work in the lumber industry until his retirement in 1986.

He returned to Bay City in 1996

Bud was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Tillamook and the local VFW Post 2848.

Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with his friends and family.

For the past three years, he had been living at Sheridan Square Apartments in Tillamook, where he had the pleasure of making many new friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, in 1987, and by his sisters, Janice McCluskey and LaVerne Hayes.

He is survived by son Vernon Hubbard and wife Michelle of Bay City; sister Marcia Martin of Eugene; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at Bethany Pioneer Cemetery in Silverton.

Bud will be inurned beside his wife in Bethany Pioneer Cemetery in Silverton.

Elsie May Hansen --Obituary

marysday — 2010-01-11 19:57:01Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Elsie May Hansen

Elsie May Hansen, 85, of Baker City died Jan. 2 at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario, Ore.

The family will have a private inurnment at Bay City Odd Fellows Cemetery, where she will be buried with her husband, Steve.

Elsie was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Toledo, Ore., to Marion O. and Neva O. (Shull) Glaze.

During World War II, she joined the Coast Guard (Spars), along with her two sisters.

Following the war, Elsie attended business college.

From there, she became the office manager and bookkeeper for Tillamook County General Hospital.

While working at the hospital, she met Stephen P. Hansen. They were married Sept. 18, 1950, in Portland.

They made their home in Bay City.

Their first child, Christine Ann, was born in Tillamook in 1951.

They lived in Portland for some time, then moved to Pendleton, where they had a son, Gregory Stephen.

In 1954, they lost a son, Thomas Charles, who died in infancy.

The couple later moved to Baker City, returned to Bay City, where Steve passed away in 1999.

Following Steve's death, Elsie moved back to Baker City to be near her daughter, Christine Wright.

Elsie was a life member of Eastern Star and the Rebeccas in Baker City and Bay City. Much of her life was devoted to these organizations.

She loved to garden and took great pride in her yard. She also loved to fish, and she traveled whenever she could. She loved to go to the National Spar Reunion to see her World Ware II friends.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Steve; her parents; sisters Marilyn and Lila; brother Marion E. Glaze; son Thomas Charles Hansen; and son-in-law Eric Wright.

She is survived by daughter Christine Wright; son Gregory S. Hansen and wife Mary; grandchildren Sarah A. Hansen and fiancé Michael Dimick, Bryan G. Hansen and wife Jessica, Jessica O. Wright, and Stephen J. Wright; and great-grandchildren Ava and Eden Hansen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice through Gray's West and Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.

James Dale Kephart --Obituary

marysday — 2010-01-11 19:48:10Z

The Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

James Dale 'Jim' Kephart

James Dale "Jim" Kephart was born in Tillamook on Dec. 24, 1952, to Stan and Elvira (Hollett) Kephart.

Jim passed away Dec. 23 in Tillamook. He was 56.

While a high school senior, Jim was selected to play in the Shriner's Football Game.

After graduating from Tillamook Catholic High School, Jim attended the University of Southern Oregon, Mt. Hood Community College and Western Oregon College.

After college, he moved back to Tillamook and took a job with the local RC Cola distribution company as a truck driver. He worked there for about a year, before working for Tillamook Rail Road.

In 1977, Jim moved to Portland and worked for Wallace Floor covering for about a year. He then returned to Tillamook and worked out of Carpet Corner's Shop as a subcontractor.

Jim married Bonnie Lynn Leinbach on March 14, 1982.

Together, in 1984 they opened Jim Kephart Floor Covering on Fourth Street in the back part of the Hawkins and James hardware store. They ran the store there for eight years, before relocating their shop to Third Street in the old Firestone and Sears store.

Jim's wife, Bonnie, and family will keep the business operating under Jim's name.

Jim had been a local businessman for 34 years as of this past March. He was born and raised in Tillamook, which is where he wanted to live and raise his family.

Jim was a member of the Tillamook Elks Lodge for more than 30 years. He was also a member of the Order of the Antelope for 20 years and a member of the Tillamook Booster Club.

Jim loved to go golfing with his friends, rain or shine. He enjoyed hunting, and camping with his family and friends. His favorite thing was to sit around the campfire and tell stories and sing. Every once in a while, he would bring out his guitar and banjo.

Jim worked with the YMCA youth programs. When his children, Chad and Kelly, where old enough to start sports programs, Jim signed up as their coach. He coached all of their different sports and never missed a game throughout their 12 years of school.

When Jim's grandson, Sawyer, was born this last year, he was the apple of Jim's eye. Jim said Sawyer made everything he had to go through this past year worthwhile.

Jim will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family. He loved them very much.

He leaves behind to honor his life wife Bonnie Kephart of Tillamook; sons Chad and Kelly Kephart, both of Tillamook; grandson Sawyer James Kephart Crabtree; parents Stan and Elvira Kephart of Tillamook; brothers Bill Kephart and wife Sandy, Dan Kephart and wife Jennifer, Tim Kephart and wife Tami, all of Tillamook; sister Sherry Weir and husband Mark of Tillamook; in-laws Ed and Ginger Yates of Woodburn, Andy and Maggie Leinbach, Terry and Sandy Leinbach, and Scott and Debbie Leinbach; seven nieces; two great-nieces; 10 nephews; eight great-nephews; and :Sammy," a special pet Boston terrier named Samantha,

A Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held Dec. 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a funeral Mass. Interment was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Tillamook.

Those who wish to make contributions in Jim's name may do so to the Tillamook High School Booster Club or to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Marcia Lynne Miller

marysday — 2010-01-11 19:45:06Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR

Marcia Lynne Miller

Marcia Lynne Miller was born Dec. 27, 1961, in Hot Springs, S.D.

She died peacefully, with her family by her side, Dec. 29.

She was the second child born to Ed and Sherri (Forney) Miller.

Marcia was a devoted aunt and sister. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. And you could often find her in the kitchen baking up some delicious food.

She is survived by her siblings, LeRoy Miller of Gillette, Wyo., Gordon Miller of Milwaukie, Ore., and Jeff and Dawn Miller and Debbie and Roosevelt Johnson, all of Tillamook; nieces and nephews Jake Miller of Beaver, Kasey Love of Gillette, Kassandra Miller of Tillamook, Kayla Kerchner of Battleground, Wash., Blaker Miller of Beaver, Bryan Miller of Tillamook and Jeb Deach of Roy, Wash.; and extended family LaDawn Reynolds and her children, David and Sahara Reynolds of Tillamook.

At Marcia's request, no formal services are to be held. A private service has already been held for her.

She will be missed by all.

Re: Need obit of HANNING, Elmer and wife Georgia

MARILYN1 — 2010-01-08 05:22:16Z

Thank you for this posting. Orris was a cousin to my father, who often spoke of how this sad accident had happened so soon after the family arrived in Oregon and left young fatherless children.

Re: Need obit of HANNING, Elmer and wife Georgia

kentasm — 2010-01-08 04:30:27Z

attachment:
North Tillamook County News (Garibaldi, Oregon) 12 November 1937, page 1, column 3

Re: obituary needed

kentasm — 2010-01-08 04:08:53Z

attachment:
Tillamook Headlight-Herald, 13 April 1950, page 8, column 2

Re: Earl, John 1845 Oregon Territory Pioneer, Linn county, Tillamook County

kathywalker1959 — 2009-12-28 12:45:15Z

I will forward your message to my sister. I didn't know that the creamery was using Jesse's picture. Thanks for all the info.
Kathy

Re: Earl, John 1845 Oregon Territory Pioneer, Linn county, Tillamook County

avisreddaway1 — 2009-12-26 19:12:12Z

Yes, please contact me avisreddaway@comcast.net
I would like any pictures of the Earl families. I have extensive files on the family from their arrival in Oregon territory in 1845. John Earl seems to have had a cemetery on his property in Linn County which is "lost" at this time unless family members turn up with specific GPS info. Linn County cemetery I believe will have the grave of their Mother and perhaps one brother to John. John sold out and moved to Tillamook county. On the Tillamook county property there is also a "lost cemetery" which would have been on the Earl property. ODOT published two guides for Oregon cemeteries so you can check for this information. Today, we when we think cemetery, we think proper grave marker. In John's day, often the graves had "rocks" with the initials carved. This is how John's sister's grave was marked in Linn County. The Tillamook creamery is using a picture which contains Jesse Earl in their ads and on their cookbook. I want to trace the stories connected to the Earls from the time they reached Oregon Territory so I have pulled newspaper articles and books for any Earl connection or family member connected to the Earls. Do you know the location of the Mill in Tillamook county?
Thanks for any help. I just read the post from the man at the Tillamook library. Yes, I have been to the Tillamook museum. The museum has a logging picture up on their wall of Earl logging with oxen. John Earl would have logged with a Powell descendant. Ruby has been a great help.
avis

Re: Earl, John 1845 Oregon Territory Pioneer, Linn county, Tillamook County

kathywalker1959 — 2009-12-26 17:15:21Z

My great grandfather was Jesse Earl of Tillamook. My sister has a picture of him and his SIL(my grandfather Lawrence Miller) logging with oxen. If you're still interested, i can ask my sister to make a copy for you.
Kathy

Jack L. Lutes --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 04:08:31Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Jack L. Lutes

Jack Leslie Lutes, 65, died Nov. 27, in Beaumont, Calif., surrounded by his loving family.

He went peacefully into the arms of the loved ones who preceded him: wife Diane Marilyn Hanson, mother Marjory Ann Lutes, grandmother Margaret McMillan, and his aunt and uncle, Dale and Minnie Tally.

Jack was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 2, 1943, and was raised until the age of 9 in Bell Gardens, Calif., with his extended family.

He began studying the piano at age 4 and gave his first recital at 14.

He moved to Whittier, Calif., with his mother and father, where he graduated from Pioneer High School. He attended both Whittier College and Long Beach State College, then spent more than a year in Germany.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1964 and was stationed during the first year in Japan, where he served in Army Intelligence. He then valiantly served in Chu-Lai and the Mekong Delta for one year.

Upon his honorable discharge from the Army at Lake Oswego, he entered Portland State University in Portland, where he earned a master's degree in English.

He subsequently taught English courses on U.S. Navy ships for two years, and creative writing at Portland State University.

After the death of his wife in 1992, he moved from Portland to Pacific City. He was director of student affairs at Tillamook Bay Community College for five years.

During this time, he started the honor society Phi Theta Kappa.

Jack made many positive contributions to many students and veterans during his career as an educator.

He was an accomplished classical pianist.

He leaves behind sister Lynda Lea McMillan of Eugene; niece Heather Davis; and stepdaughters Lynn Marie Hanson of Savoy, Ill., Camille Ann Hanson of Canby, and Carol Dene Friend of Hood River; and step-grandchildren and the extended loving family in California with whom he spent his childhood and who cared for him during his last year of life.

Joan E. Newcomb --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 04:05:51Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Joan E. Newcomb

Joan E. Newcomb, 76, of Selma, Ore., died Nov. 29 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.

A memorial service was held at St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Cave Junction. Arrangements were by Hull and Hull Funeral Directors of Grants Pass.

Remembrances may be made to Relay for Life, 31 West Sixth St., Medford, OR 97501.

Please sign the family guest book at since1928hull.com.

Joan was born Oct. 26, 1933, in Tillamook to Lawrence E. Kight and Mabel L. (Ellis) Kight.

On June 22, 1952, she married Gene Newcomb.

She moved from Coos Bay to Selma three years ago.

She was involved for many years in making crafts and was part of Kights Krafts in Selma.

Joan loved gardening, reading, and raising her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Gene R. Newcomb of Selma, she is survived by children Dana J. Taylor and Christine Newcomb, both of Alsea, Ore., Dale Baker of Coos Bay, and Vickie Keene of Eureka, Calif.; stepdaughter Myra Andrews of Auburn, Wash.; sisters Lois McCollum and Sue McKinney, both of Selma; brothers David Kight of Bellingham and Jerry Kight of Winston Salem, N.C.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Emma Brownfield --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 04:03:21Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Emma Brownfield

Emma Brownfield died peacefully Dec. 2 at home, with family by her side. She was 87.

Emma was born Dec. 16, 1921, in Fresno, Calif. Her parents were Portuguese immigrants Antonio and Maria de Gloria (Fraga) Duarte of the Azores Islands.

Emma grew up on her family farm and shared several stories about her life there.

Early in her life, Emma worked many kinds of jobs: harvesting and planting crops, milking cows, operating a fruit stand, waitressing, even plucking turkeys.

She moved to Tillamook in 1966, where she and her husband, Jay, purchased a small dairy farm on the Wilson River.

Emma loved to cook. Her skill was shared with many while she worked at Tillamook County General Hospital, Camp Magruder, Tillamook Eagles Lodge, and Auction Barn Café.

Besides cooking, Emma loved to tend to her flowers, to dance and, in her earlier years, to do needlework.

She is survived by her husband, M.J. Brownfield of Tillamook; sons Edward Corea and wife Brenda of Madera, Calif., and Eugene Corea and wife Pat of Tillamook; daughters Edna Martin of Fresno, Tina Meyers and husband Jace of Tillamook, and Evelyn Wilson and husband Jeff of Tillamook.

She is survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Emma's life will be held at St. Albans Episcopal Church on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

Marie Sartin --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:51:56Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Marie Sartin

Marie Sartin was born in Ashland, Ky., on Jan. 12, 1927, to Elliott and Virgie (Wheeler) Daniels.

Marie died, with family by her side, in Hebo on Dec. 4. She was 82.

She leaves behind her loving family to honor her life; children Sue Winesburgh and husband Charles of Hebo, Thelma Colegrove and husband Jess of Big Springs, Texas, Roy David Hunt and wife Sharon of Shepherdsville, Ky., Jerry Allen Hunt and wife Kathy of Louisville, Ky., and Jimmie Lee Sartin and wife Patti of Shepherdsville, Ky.; sister Alva Worthington of Accokeek, Md.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Lee (Sartin) Yates Tolbert.

Funeral services will be held in Kentucky. Interment will be in the Old Hood Baptist Church Cemetery in Paintsville, Ky.

Darlene Wright --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:49:08Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Darlene Wright

Darlene Wright, born April 30, 1938, died in Silverton, Ore., on Dec. 4.

She was born in Eugene to Glenn and Evelyn Ransdell. Darlene was the oldest of four children, with sisters Glenda Cummings and Geri Betz, and brother Eddie Ransdell.

Darlene was married to Lloyd Wright and they had three children: Janice (Wright) Villwock, Richard Wright and Michael Wright. She had eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Darlene graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Ore., in 1956 and from Western Oregon University in 1979.

In Springfield, she was involved with Jobs Daughters. In Tillamook County, she was involved in Toastmasters and Home Extension. In Silverton, she helped start the Silverton referral service and worked with FISH. Later on, she became involved in politics and SEIU in Salem.

Donations should be made to the First Christian Church Wednesday Night Dinner in Silverton.

A memorial service will be held Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. at First Christian Church in Silverton. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Eugene.

Lorraine Nelson --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:44:45Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Lorraine Nelson

Mrs. Lorraine Nelson died at her Rockaway Beach home on Dec. 1 after a long illness.

Lorraine was born in Everett, Wash., on Jan. 15, 1931, to Fritz and Edith (Franke) Seaberg.

In 1961, she married Stanley Nelson in Everett.

Lorraine worked as a keypunch operator for West Coast Telephone and then for US Bank, retiring in 1992.

She was preceded in death by sons Michael Nelson in 2001 and Ray Nelson in 1982.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Stanley Nelson of Rockaway Beach; son Richard Olivera of Portland; and daughter Teresa Canzler of Seaside.

Services will be held at a later date.

Donations to Tillamook County Hospice would be greatly appreciated by Lorraine's family, and may be made in care of Waud's Funeral Home.

Ralph R. Etheridge --Obiutary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:43:22Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Ralph R. Etheridge

Ralph R. Etheridge, 79, was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Pagosa Springs, Colo., to Roy and Daisy (Carlin) Etheridge.

He died Dec. 3 in Tillamook.

Ralph attended school in Pagosa Springs before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

He was honorably discharged and moved to Tillamook County, where he worked for Trask River Lumber Mill until it closed. Then he worked for Diamond Lumber Mill and later started his own commercial fishing company called Ralph and Hattie's Dock.

Ralph fished for salmon and tuna, and also commercially crabbed out of Garibaldi Bay.

Work was mostly his hobby, but when he had a chance, he also loved to hunt.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Hattie Etheridge of Bay City; step-children Bart Leake of Ontario, Ore., Cynthia Belew of Shelton, Wash., and Jimmy Toll of Portland; brother Russell Norton of Missouri; sister Judy Whittaker of Durango, Colo.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by stepson Timothy Leake.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Oregon Food Bank.

Arrangements were by Waud's Funeral Home, Tillamook

Gerald J. Bowers --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:41:16Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Gerald J. "Jerry" Bowers

His family and many friends were saddened to learn of the passing of Gerald J. Bowers, who died suddenly in Tillamook on Nov. 27. He was 45.

Jerry was born in Medford on Feb. 11, 1964.

He was raised in Portland and attended Chemeketa Community College.

In 1988, he married Linda Grimshaw and they had two children together. In 1996, they divorced.

Jerry met Linda Lou Lawhead in Gresham and they lived in Las Vegas, Nev., while he worked as a union carpenter. Their daughter, Alisa, was born there in 1998.

After Linda Lou passed away, he moved back to the Pacific Northwest to be near his children.

He was reunited with his childhood love, Merrilee, in Tillamook, and took care of his families and friends.

Jerry enjoyed playing the drums and cooking, was a skilled contractor and took pride in his work. He was a man who took care of everyone who was important to him.

Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Bradley Freeman.

He is survived by sons Jared Bowers of Tillamook and Ryan Bowers of Lincoln City; daughter Alisa Bowers of Ocean Park, Wash; life partner and fiance Merrilee Lane, whom he lovingly called "my girl," of Tillamook, and her daughters Sara Lane of Tillamook and Rachelle Montgomery of Portland; brother Steven Freeman of Longview, Wash; former wife Linda Grimshaw of Lincoln City; grandchildren Macey and Cora of Portland; great-aunt and uncle Bud and Lou Adee of Ocean Park; cousin Debbie Scott of Minnesota; good friend Shannon "Sissy" Pullen of Tillamook; and numerous other nieces, nephews and good friends.

Private donations in his name may be made to charities of the donor's choice

Arrangements were by Waud's Funeral Home.

Jimmy Lee Spratt --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:38:11Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/8/2009

Jimmy Lee Spratt

Jimmy Lee Spratt was born Nov. 15, 1991.

He died at his home in Tillamook on Dec. 5.

He leaves behind a family who loves him deeply: mother Sandy and stepfather Bobby Hurliman; father Kenny Spratt; sister Samantha Spratt; brother Jesse Spratt; grandparents Darrel and Darlene Spratt, Bob and Florence Peerson, and Bob and Joan Hurliman; aunts and uncles Blake and Kandi Spratt, and Dave and Nina Anderson; cousins Clae and Lorena Spratt; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the Spratt, Peerson and Hurliman families.

For those who knew Jimmy, he loved his guitars and had a passion for playing. He was a great guitar player.

He loved the outdoors and everything the outdoors had to offer.

He took his friends seriously and thought of them as family.

Memorial services for Jimmy will be held Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at Waud's Funeral Home.

Donations towards funeral expenses may be made to Waud's Funeral Home, 1414 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141.

David Robert Graham --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:35:41Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/15/2009

David Robert Graham

David Robert Graham of Banks, Ore., died unexpectedly Dec. 5 while sea kayaking at the mouth of Netarts Bay. He was 53.

David was born in Nantwich, England, on May 7, 1956, to Henry and Gladys Graham.

He was educated at Belmont Abbey in Hereford, England, and attended the University of Liverpool, where he graduated with a B.Sc. in mathematics in 1979.

While at the university, he loved to swim, play rugby, and was a member of the diving team.

David worked for Plessey Company in Liverpool. He then moved to Boca Raton, Fla., to work for Siemens, then later worked at Intel in Hillsboro. While in Florida, he continued diving and enjoyed sailing his Hobie Cat. David also lived in Phoenix, Ariz.

He took a year off to travel around the world before moving to Oregon 15 years ago.

David was an exceptional photographer. He loved sea and surf kayaking and got his first kayak at age 10.

He had recently returned from a mission trip in Peru, where he was instrumental in building a kitchen and water supply at an elderly day care center.

David's passing has come as a great shock to all. He is loved and will be missed by many, many friends and associates all over the world, in addition to his life partner, Diana Cook of Banks; parents Henry and Grainne (O'Reilly) Graham of England; sisters Jill McAloon and husband John, and Sue Walker and husband David, of England; nieces Katherine and Lauren McAloon; and nephews Henry and James Walker and Michael McAloon.

A memorial service was held Dec. 15 at Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook.

A fund has been established in David's memory with CardioStart International to support future outreach programs. Anyone wishing to contribute in lieu of flowers may send donations marked for the David Graham Outreach Fund to CardioStart. Details can be found at www.CardioStart.org.

Wilker David Gates --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:33:13Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/15/2009

Wilker 'Beep' David Gates

Wilker David Gates died Sept. 30, with his family by his side.

Wilker was born Feb. 29, 1944, in Portland, one of nine children. He lived in Tillamook at the time of his passing.

Wilker was preceded in death by his father, Wilker Gates; his mother, Jean Gates; and brother, Bill Gates.

He is survived by his children David, DeeDee, Missy, Wilker, Elizabeth and Hillary; sisters Velna and Cindi; brothers Dick, Tom, Gary, John and Dan; grandchildren Randee, Kayla, Devon, Chase, Natasha, Alora and Kayleb; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Join the family for a celebration of life Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at Metzger Park Hall, 8400 S.W. Hemlock St. in Tigard. Call Missy at (503) 437-5725 or Elizabeth at (503) 260-1185 for directions.

Joanne Elizabeth Morgan --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:31:23Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/15/2009

Joanne Elizabeth Morgan

Joanne Elizabeth Morgan, 70, died in Tillamook on Dec. 11.

She was born in Tonopah, Nev., on Aug. 29, 1939, to Virgil and Anne (Carmichael) Huff.

Joanne grew up in Nevada and finished high school in Wilder, Idaho.

On Jan. 19, 1957, she married Donald David Morgan. The couple raised their family in Wilder before moving to Rockaway Beach in 1982.

Joanne and Donald were the managers of the Shorewood RV Park in Rockaway Beach for more than 12 years.

She also volunteered at the Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitations Center for many years.

Joanne loved to do crafts and sew. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Wheeler and in Wilder.

She attended the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene.

Joanne will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter Cathy Ann Prock Arbogast; mother Anne Barkley; and father Jay Barkley.

Joanne is survived by her children Donald David Morgan II and wife Leigh of Fort Worth, Texas, James Edward Morgan and wife Valli of Bend, and Sandy Eva Starr Holmes and husband Robert of Seaside; sisters Sue Tillman and husband Pete of Fallon, Nev., and Samalee Johnson and husband Jim of Memphis, Tenn.; grandchildren Tony, Aimee, Alma, Michael, David, Daniel, Kasey, Shelby, Cindy, Shawna and Lori; great-grandchildren Samuel, Emlie, Avarie, Mackenzie, Lindsey, Amber, Joseph, Xavier, Kieran, Leo, Brianna, Sierra, Skyler, Cyle, Tristen, Dylan, Levi, Zach, Zorriann, Leanne and Nicky.

A family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.

Donald R. Horsman --Obituary

marysday — 2009-12-16 03:29:03Z

Headlight Herald
Tillamook, OR
12/15/2009

Donald R. Horsman

Donald R. Horsman died peacefully at his home in Tillamook on Dec. 10, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born July 25, 1925, in Tacoma, Wash., to Gifford and Mabel (Thorson) Horsman.

He grew up and attended school in Tacoma with his nine brothers and sisters.

Donald served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.

He married his sweetheart, Imogene "Pat" Wipf, in Tacoma on July 11. 1947.

They couple moved to Tillamook for a short time and Donald worked for Mountain States (PUD) for several months. They moved back to Tacoma and Don worked several jobs, including a job with the Tacoma Fire Department for 13 years, then for a plumbing supply company.

Later, he worked for the federal government in Bremmerton, Wash., and Fort Lewis, Wash., as a plumber.

In 1970, Donald and Pat moved to Tillamook and he worked at the McClaren Juvenile Facility and later at the Mt. Hebo radar station for the federal government as a plumber. Donald retired in 1978.

Don was a member of the Tillamook Elks Lodge and the Tillamook Moose Lodge. He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge in Puyallup, Wash., and Tillamook. He was a life member of the VFW, Tillamook Pioneers Association and American Legion.

He had a special gift for making jewelry, especially earrings, bolo ties and belt buckles. He did beautiful work; many family members and friends will cherish the items given to them. Don would sell his jewelry, but most times he would just give it away.

Don was a kind, generous and honest man.

He loved western music and dress and was rarely seen without a bolo tie.

Don is survived by wife Pat of Tillamook; brother Gifford James Horsman of Lakewood, Wash.; many nieces and nephews from Tacoma and Montana, especially Donna and Russel Dupuis of Montana; special friend Jimmy Card of Kansas City, Kan.; and many, many good friends.

He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at Waud's Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions in Don's name can be made to the Tillamook Animal Shelter or to the Tillamook Fire Department.

Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home.