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<b> SMALL, Sarah Jeannette </b>– Age 98, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on July 1, 2004. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of the arrangements (541)672-2611.
<b>Elmer Paulson</b>
PAULSON, Elmer – Passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2004. He was born on May 28, 1915, in Monarch, Montana. The eldest of nine children growing up in the depression, he left home at the age of 11 so that he would not be another mouth to feed for his twice widowed mother. He completed his education while following work opportunities throughout the country, traveling from job to job and school to school, sending money home as often as possible. He mastered many occupations throughout his 89 years. He was a mule skinner and a horse trainer that took pride in implementing respect and kindness as his only training tools. He enlisted in the Navy at the beginning of World War II and became a Metalsmith, a Diesel Machinist, and a Machinist Mate on the destroyer USS Halford. While in the Navy he was the only one in his class to earn his certification as a hard-hat diver. Later he worked as a commercial fisherman, a merchant marine, a high-rigging logger, an accountant, a journeyman sheet metal worker, and a millwright. He became a MENSA member and earned several college certifications. He also developed a training video and written instructions for VITA and the Peace Corps to help third world countries build everything from fishnets to water purification and distribution systems. Whatever the job, he did it well. He was very talented with his hands, able to carve wood, draw, sew, bead, and inlay wood. He could design and build almost anything out of metal, from wheelchairs and boats to tools and cookie sheets. In all of his life's accomplishments, what gave him the most joy was using his talents to build equipment for children with disabilities. For almost 20 years, he volunteered his time to build and repair wheelchairs and construct playground equipment using scrap metal and discarded parts. In his spare time, he became a Boy Scout Committee Chairman and Troop leader for a group of children with disabilities. He used his farm and animals to provide education, recreation, and enjoyment to children that otherwise would not have had the opportunity for those types of experiences. When a family member, a child with disabilities, a friend or a neighbor needed help, he was never too busy, nor the job too big. Elmer was an amazing man of strength and numerous skills and talents. He was kindhearted, generous, and intelligent. He was a man of his word, though his words were few. He was a devoted husband, caring brother, and great father. He was loved, admired, and respected. He will be missed. Elmer is survived by his son, Lon Paulson of Tualatin, Oregon; his sister, Maxine Beyers of Aurora, Oregon; four step-daughters, Enyd Jean Olson; Jan Oilar; Susan Greason; Carol Asti; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, nephews, a niece, and other family members. Throughout his life, Elmer lived many places including Portland, Oregon. He lived for nearly forty years on his farm in Lookingglass, Oregon. Most recently, Elmer had resided in Molalla, Oregon. Arrangements are being made by Riverview Abbey Funeral Home for Memorial Services on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 11a.m.
<b>Susan Maxine Schulze</b>
SCHULZE, Susan Maxine – Age 43, passed away on June 26, 2004, in a motor vehicle accident near Austin, Nevada. She was born on March 7, 1961, in Roseburg, Oregon, to James Randall and Janice L. Schulze. Susan was a junior high school teacher in Battle Mountain for the past nine years, moving to Battle Mountain from Austin, where she taught school for five years. She went to numerous schools in eastern Oregon before graduating from Mitchell High School in 1978. Susan attended Blue Mountain Community College and graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor’s degree. Susan was of the Catholic faith. Susan accomplished many things during her lifetime and enjoyed doing many things. Susan was a RPDP Site Facilitator, Great Basin College Teacher, Association Secretary, involved with the Northern Nevada Writing Project, Volleyball Coach, Teacher of the Year, Coach of the Year, Battle Mountain Junior High School Chili Queen for two years, livestock judging team at Blue Mountain Community College and Montana State University and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Susan enjoyed many hobbies including Bunco, cribbage, pinochle, quilting, Yahtzee, leatherwork, hunting, D.J., sewing, bowling, rodeo volunteer and cooking. She was a member of the John Wayne Fan Club, a "Montana" movie extra and sold baskets and candles. She was preceded in death by three of her grandparents. She is survived by her parents, James and Janice Schulze of Echo, Oregon; brothers, Eric and his wife, Kathi Schulze of Pendleton, Oregon; Carl and his wife, Lisa Schulze of Pendleton; grandmother, Stella Tobias; one nephew and four nieces. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Battle Mountain Junior High School. Another memorial will be held in Pendleton, or at the Let "R" Buck Room from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2004. Albertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Arnold Slaven</b>
SLAVEN, Arnold – Age 66, of Oakridge, Oregon, passed away on June 29, 2004. Arnie was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on November 29, 1937, to Roscoe and Cora (Watson) Slaven. In 1943 the family moved to southern Oregon. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1956, where he excelled in football. He was a two year all state and an honorable mention all American player. He married Joanne Fleishman in Reno, Nevada, on July 10, 1958, and was divorced in 1986. He worked in construction until 1965, when he moved his family to Oakridge, where he worked as a timber faller until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and spending time with his family and friends. He became a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose on April 11, 1970, and the Beaver Moose Legion on June 6, 1976. He was Governor of Oakridge Moose Lodge in 1981-1982 and received Past Governor status on May 1, 1982. He served as Governor of this Lodge four times. He received the Fellowship Degree of Honor on September 27, 1986. He was honored as Moose of the Year in 1987. He attained 25 Club status on April 24, 1989, and was currently at the 50 division. He was honored as Oregon Moose "Man of the Year" in 1993. He served as Oregon Moose Association State President in 1994-95. Arnie received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest degree in the Moose Fraternity, at the House of God at Mooseheart on May 27, 1995. He joined the Circle Bar Golf Club in 1987, where he served as treasurer since 2001. Survivors include his daughter, Diane and her husband, Jim Miller of Elkton, Oregon; brothers, James Slaven, of Fort Jones, California; Marion Slaven of Lowell, Oregon; Paul Slaven of Oakridge; Dean Slaven of Oakridge; sisters, Laura Kahl of Wolf Creek, Oregon; Carol McJunkins of Roseburg, Oregon; Christine Morgan of Roseburg; granddaughter Lela Miller of Elkton; four step-grandchildren and ten step great-grandchildren. Arnold was preceded in death by his son, Scott Arnold Slaven. There will be a celebration of life for ‘Arnie’ on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Circle Bar Golf Club in Oakridge, Oregon. Visitation and viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on July 5, 2004, at the Oakridge Chapel of the Woods Funeral Home, Oakridge. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Vale Memorial Park, Oakridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moose charities, Arnold Slaven Memorial Fund.
<b>Ada Frances Tower Price</b>
PRICE, Ada Frances Tower – Just before midnight on June 29, 2004, Frances Price, 86, passed away after several months of deteriorating health. Mrs. Price was born on February 8, 1918, in Deadwood, South Dakota, and was the youngest of the three children born to Frank and Ada Tower. Mrs. Price qualified for early graduation from Deadwood High School in 1934, at 16-years of age, and her first job was making Black Hills Gold jewelry. During World War II, Mrs. Price relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of the administrative staff of the Army Corps of Engineers. After the war's end she was transferred to Vancouver, Washington were she worked with the U.S. Forest Service. It was there she met her husband, Jack Price. They were married on August 28, 1948. In September 1949, she gave birth to a daughter, Jan, in Vancouver. Mrs. Price next lived with her husband and daughter in Hemlock, Packwood and Amboy, Washington, prior to moving to Roseburg, Oregon, in 1955. Her husband, Jack became the new District Forest Ranger for the Glide District of the Umpqua National Forest and the family relocated to Glide, Oregon. Frances was a devoted mother and wife actively contributing to youth support organizations, such as Campfire Girls and PTA. She was also active in the historical Wilbur United Methodist Church, the North Umpqua Garden Club, and freely shared her time with numerous other civic groups. After retirement, Mrs. Price and her husband bought and developed acreage on North Bank Road, near Wilbur, Oregon. Mrs. Price is survived by her husband, Jack Price of Roseburg; daughter, Jan and her husband, Mike; and granddaughter, Cory Fitzgerald of Bellevue, Washington. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 11a.m. at the Wilbur United Methodist Church, 771 N. Bank Rd. Remembrances for Frances can be sent in her name to the Frances Price United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 811 N. Bank Rd., Roseburg, Oregon, 97470.
<b>Elmer Paulson</b>
PAULSON, Elmer – Passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2004. He was born on May 28, 1915, in Monarch, Montana. The eldest of nine children growing up in the depression, he left home at the age of 11 so that he would not be another mouth to feed for his twice widowed mother. He completed his education while following work opportunities throughout the country, traveling from job to job and school to school, sending money home as often as possible. He mastered many occupations throughout his 89 years. He was a mule skinner and a horse trainer that took pride in implementing respect and kindness as his only training tools. He enlisted in the Navy at the beginning of World War II and became a Metalsmith, a Diesel Machinist, and a Machinist Mate on the destroyer USS Halford. While in the Navy he was the only one in his class to earn his certification as a hard-hat diver. Later he worked as a commercial fisherman, a merchant marine, a high-rigging logger, an accountant, a journeyman sheet metal worker, and a millwright. He became a MENSA member and earned several college certifications. He also developed a training video and written instructions for VITA and the Peace Corps to help third world countries build everything from fishnets to water purification and distribution systems. Whatever the job, he did it well. He was very talented with his hands, able to carve wood, draw, sew, bead, and inlay wood. He could design and build almost anything out of metal, from wheelchairs and boats to tools and cookie sheets. In all of his life's accomplishments, what gave him the most joy was using his talents to build equipment for children with disabilities. For almost 20 years, he volunteered his time to build and repair wheelchairs and construct playground equipment using scrap metal and discarded parts. In his spare time, he became a Boy Scout Committee Chairman and Troop leader for a group of children with disabilities. He used his farm and animals to provide education, recreation, and enjoyment to children that otherwise would not have had the opportunity for those types of experiences. When a family member, a child with disabilities, a friend or a neighbor needed help, he was never too busy, nor the job too big. Elmer was an amazing man of strength and numerous skills and talents. He was kindhearted, generous, and intelligent. He was a man of his word, though his words were few. He was a devoted husband, caring brother, and great father. He was loved, admired, and respected. He will be missed. Elmer is survived by his son, Lon Paulson of Tualatin, Oregon; his sister, Maxine Beyers of Aurora, Oregon; four step-daughters, Enyd Jean Olson; Jan Oilar; Susan Greason; Carol Asti; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, nephews, a niece, and other family members. Throughout his life, Elmer lived many places including Portland, Oregon. He lived for nearly forty years on his farm in Lookingglass, Oregon. Most recently, Elmer had resided in Molalla, Oregon. Arrangements are being made by Riverview Abbey Funeral Home for Memorial Services on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 11a.m.
<b>Susan Maxine Schulze</b>
SCHULZE, Susan Maxine – Age 43, passed away on June 26, 2004, in a motor vehicle accident near Austin, Nevada. She was born on March 7, 1961, in Roseburg, Oregon, to James Randall and Janice L. Schulze. Susan was a junior high school teacher in Battle Mountain for the past nine years, moving to Battle Mountain from Austin, where she taught school for five years. She went to numerous schools in eastern Oregon before graduating from Mitchell High School in 1978. Susan attended Blue Mountain Community College and graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor’s degree. Susan was of the Catholic faith. Susan accomplished many things during her lifetime and enjoyed doing many things. Susan was a RPDP Site Facilitator, Great Basin College Teacher, Association Secretary, involved with the Northern Nevada Writing Project, Volleyball Coach, Teacher of the Year, Coach of the Year, Battle Mountain Junior High School Chili Queen for two years, livestock judging team at Blue Mountain Community College and Montana State University and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Susan enjoyed many hobbies including Bunco, cribbage, pinochle, quilting, Yahtzee, leatherwork, hunting, D.J., sewing, bowling, rodeo volunteer and cooking. She was a member of the John Wayne Fan Club, a "Montana" movie extra and sold baskets and candles. She was preceded in death by three of her grandparents. She is survived by her parents, James and Janice Schulze of Echo, Oregon; brothers, Eric and his wife, Kathi Schulze of Pendleton, Oregon; Carl and his wife, Lisa Schulze of Pendleton; grandmother, Stella Tobias; one nephew and four nieces. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Battle Mountain Junior High School. Another memorial will be held in Pendleton, or at the Let "R" Buck Room from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2004. Albertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Arnold Slaven</b>
SLAVEN, Arnold – Age 66, of Oakridge, Oregon, passed away on June 29, 2004. Arnie was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on November 29, 1937, to Roscoe and Cora (Watson) Slaven. In 1943 the family moved to southern Oregon. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1956, where he excelled in football. He was a two year all state and an honorable mention all American player. He married Joanne Fleishman in Reno, Nevada, on July 10, 1958, and was divorced in 1986. He worked in construction until 1965, when he moved his family to Oakridge, where he worked as a timber faller until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and spending time with his family and friends. He became a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose on April 11, 1970, and the Beaver Moose Legion on June 6, 1976. He was Governor of Oakridge Moose Lodge in 1981-1982 and received Past Governor status on May 1, 1982. He served as Governor of this Lodge four times. He received the Fellowship Degree of Honor on September 27, 1986. He was honored as Moose of the Year in 1987. He attained 25 Club status on April 24, 1989, and was currently at the 50 division. He was honored as Oregon Moose "Man of the Year" in 1993. He served as Oregon Moose Association State President in 1994-95. Arnie received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest degree in the Moose Fraternity, at the House of God at Mooseheart on May 27, 1995. He joined the Circle Bar Golf Club in 1987, where he served as treasurer since 2001. Survivors include his daughter, Diane and her husband, Jim Miller of Elkton, Oregon; brothers, James Slaven, of Fort Jones, California; Marion Slaven of Lowell, Oregon; Paul Slaven of Oakridge; Dean Slaven of Oakridge; sisters, Laura Kahl of Wolf Creek, Oregon; Carol McJunkins of Roseburg, Oregon; Christine Morgan of Roseburg; granddaughter Lela Miller of Elkton; four step-grandchildren and ten step great-grandchildren. Arnold was preceded in death by his son, Scott Arnold Slaven. There will be a celebration of life for ‘Arnie’ on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Circle Bar Golf Club in Oakridge, Oregon. Visitation and viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on July 5, 2004, at the Oakridge Chapel of the Woods Funeral Home, Oakridge. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Vale Memorial Park, Oakridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moose charities, Arnold Slaven Memorial Fund.
<b>Ada Frances Tower Price</b>
PRICE, Ada Frances Tower – Just before midnight on June 29, 2004, Frances Price, 86, passed away after several months of deteriorating health. Mrs. Price was born on February 8, 1918, in Deadwood, South Dakota, and was the youngest of the three children born to Frank and Ada Tower. Mrs. Price qualified for early graduation from Deadwood High School in 1934, at 16-years of age, and her first job was making Black Hills Gold jewelry. During World War II, Mrs. Price relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of the administrative staff of the Army Corps of Engineers. After the war's end she was transferred to Vancouver, Washington were she worked with the U.S. Forest Service. It was there she met her husband, Jack Price. They were married on August 28, 1948. In September 1949, she gave birth to a daughter, Jan, in Vancouver. Mrs. Price next lived with her husband and daughter in Hemlock, Packwood and Amboy, Washington, prior to moving to Roseburg, Oregon, in 1955. Her husband, Jack became the new District Forest Ranger for the Glide District of the Umpqua National Forest and the family relocated to Glide, Oregon. Frances was a devoted mother and wife actively contributing to youth support organizations, such as Campfire Girls and PTA. She was also active in the historical Wilbur United Methodist Church, the North Umpqua Garden Club, and freely shared her time with numerous other civic groups. After retirement, Mrs. Price and her husband bought and developed acreage on North Bank Road, near Wilbur, Oregon. Mrs. Price is survived by her husband, Jack Price of Roseburg; daughter, Jan and her husband, Mike; and granddaughter, Cory Fitzgerald of Bellevue, Washington. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 11a.m. at the Wilbur United Methodist Church, 771 N. Bank Rd. Remembrances for Frances can be sent in her name to the Frances Price United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 811 N. Bank Rd., Roseburg, Oregon, 97470.
