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<b>SMITH, Elsie R.</b> — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on February 15, 2006. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL (541) 679-6983.
<b>Ethel S. Groseclose</b>
GROSECLOSE, Ethel S. — Age 86, passed away on February 13, 2006, in Winston, Oregon, due to complications from spleen cancer. She was born in Canyon Creek, Idaho, near Orofino on January 29, 1920, the fifth of seven children born to J.A. and Anna Harless. She attended school at the one room South Teakean school, and later in life at Kendrick High School, (Idaho) and at Lewis and Clark Normal School in Lewiston. She was married to Carroll Y. Groseclose in Juliaetta, Idaho, on July 7, 1938. They made their home in Teakean and later near Juliaetta where the couple reared four children. In 1996, they moved to Winston to be near family where they also observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1998. Ethel’s years in Juliaetta included many happy times with large varieties of all kinds of animals and birds which she and a family friend, Beverly Wilson bought, cared for and sold as a greatly enjoyable avocation. During her entire lifetime from early childhood, Ethel S. was a diligent believer and follower of Jesus Christ whom she served without reservation in any way she could. For 20 years she served as Church Treasurer at the Kendrick Assembly of God Church in Kendrick, Idaho, where the entire family were also regular members. Ethel S. was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Y. Groseclose in 1999; a daughter, Inis Louise Nichols in 1978; three brothers, Carl, Raymond and Glen Harless; and two sisters, Marie Mooers and Pearl Willcox. She is survived by three sons, Steve Groseclose and his wife, Anna-belle of Highland Park, Michigan; William Jesse Groseclose Kloss and his wife, Janna of Columbia, South Carolina; Art Groseclose and his wife, Verla of Winston; brother, Ned Harless of Aberdeen, Washington; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in different states and overseas. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Jesus Film Project P.O. Box 628222 Orlando, Florida, 32862. A memorial service will take place on Monday, February 20, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Winston Christian Church with Pastor Harv Pullam and Pastor Anthony Marshall officiating. A second memorial service will take place on Friday, February 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Juliaetta Community Church in Juliaetta with Pastor Dallas Groseclose and Pastor Marvin Preussler officiating. Private burial will be at the Juliaetta Cemetery. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL is in charge of the arrangements.
<b>Opal Louise Speakman </b>
SPEAKMAN, Opal Louise — Mom peacefully and at home left this frail earthly body for a glorious heavenly body, 2Cor 5:6,7,8. She was born on November 12, 1916, to John and Emma Moore in Noble County, Oklahoma. She passed away on February 14, 2006, in Sutherlin, Oregon, at the age of 89. Opal married Ellis W. Speakman on December 24, 1937, in Perry, Oklahoma. Ellis and Opal moved from Lela, Oklahoma, to Castle Rock, Washington, in 1948, to Toledo, Oregon, in 1958, and to Sutherlin in 1975. They raised four children, Eugene, Carol Gillen, Marvin, and Emily Blakely. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis in 1986; two brothers, Forrest and Harvey Moore; and grandson, Joel Speakman. Opal is survived by sisters, Margaret Wehr; Mildred Mahlo; Fran Tunnell; four children; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; son-in-laws, Paul Gillen; Clyde Blakely; and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Speakman, all of whom loved her dearly. Mom suffered with Parkinson’s for the last forty years of her life and never once complained. She not only talked the talk but walked the walk. We were blessed in having her for our mother. She made sure that her children knew about the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Opal ran her course; she never faltered and never failed. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Fair Oaks Cemetery with Pastor Stewart Fowler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willamette Columbia Parkinson’s Society, 2145 NW Overton, Portland, Oregon 97210-5158; or Gideon’s International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214-0800. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS is assisting the family.
<b>Jenetta I. Byrd</b>
BYRD, Jenetta I. — Age 62, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2006, at her home due to a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 2, 1943, in Rockyford, Colorado, to Stanley and Stella Johnson. On December 16, 1968, she married Roy Byrd in Drain, Oregon. Jenetta had lived in Sutherlin, Oregon, for about 40 years. Jenetta is survived by her husband, Roy; six children; three girls, Dwonia Roundsville, Nora Youngblood and Windy Byrd; three sons, Donnell Love; Roy “Dandy” Byrd and Justin Byrd; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; mother, Stella Johnson; three sisters, Rebecca Love of Oakridge; Starleth Gresser of Sutherlin; Ronda Osborn of Sutherlin; two brothers, Chip Johnson and his wife, Diane of Roseburg; and Carl Johnson and his wife, Rita of Wilbur. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W. 6th Medford, Oregon, 97501. Arrangements are under the directions of Myrtle Grove Funeral Services (541)440-9187.
<b>Ethel S. Groseclose</b>
GROSECLOSE, Ethel S. — Age 86, passed away on February 13, 2006, in Winston, Oregon, due to complications from spleen cancer. She was born in Canyon Creek, Idaho, near Orofino on January 29, 1920, the fifth of seven children born to J.A. and Anna Harless. She attended school at the one room South Teakean school, and later in life at Kendrick High School, (Idaho) and at Lewis and Clark Normal School in Lewiston. She was married to Carroll Y. Groseclose in Juliaetta, Idaho, on July 7, 1938. They made their home in Teakean and later near Juliaetta where the couple reared four children. In 1996, they moved to Winston to be near family where they also observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1998. Ethel’s years in Juliaetta included many happy times with large varieties of all kinds of animals and birds which she and a family friend, Beverly Wilson bought, cared for and sold as a greatly enjoyable avocation. During her entire lifetime from early childhood, Ethel S. was a diligent believer and follower of Jesus Christ whom she served without reservation in any way she could. For 20 years she served as Church Treasurer at the Kendrick Assembly of God Church in Kendrick, Idaho, where the entire family were also regular members. Ethel S. was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Y. Groseclose in 1999; a daughter, Inis Louise Nichols in 1978; three brothers, Carl, Raymond and Glen Harless; and two sisters, Marie Mooers and Pearl Willcox. She is survived by three sons, Steve Groseclose and his wife, Anna-belle of Highland Park, Michigan; William Jesse Groseclose Kloss and his wife, Janna of Columbia, South Carolina; Art Groseclose and his wife, Verla of Winston; brother, Ned Harless of Aberdeen, Washington; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in different states and overseas. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Jesus Film Project P.O. Box 628222 Orlando, Florida, 32862. A memorial service will take place on Monday, February 20, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Winston Christian Church with Pastor Harv Pullam and Pastor Anthony Marshall officiating. A second memorial service will take place on Friday, February 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Juliaetta Community Church in Juliaetta with Pastor Dallas Groseclose and Pastor Marvin Preussler officiating. Private burial will be at the Juliaetta Cemetery. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL is in charge of the arrangements.
<b>Opal Louise Speakman </b>
SPEAKMAN, Opal Louise — Mom peacefully and at home left this frail earthly body for a glorious heavenly body, 2Cor 5:6,7,8. She was born on November 12, 1916, to John and Emma Moore in Noble County, Oklahoma. She passed away on February 14, 2006, in Sutherlin, Oregon, at the age of 89. Opal married Ellis W. Speakman on December 24, 1937, in Perry, Oklahoma. Ellis and Opal moved from Lela, Oklahoma, to Castle Rock, Washington, in 1948, to Toledo, Oregon, in 1958, and to Sutherlin in 1975. They raised four children, Eugene, Carol Gillen, Marvin, and Emily Blakely. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis in 1986; two brothers, Forrest and Harvey Moore; and grandson, Joel Speakman. Opal is survived by sisters, Margaret Wehr; Mildred Mahlo; Fran Tunnell; four children; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; son-in-laws, Paul Gillen; Clyde Blakely; and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Speakman, all of whom loved her dearly. Mom suffered with Parkinson’s for the last forty years of her life and never once complained. She not only talked the talk but walked the walk. We were blessed in having her for our mother. She made sure that her children knew about the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Opal ran her course; she never faltered and never failed. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Fair Oaks Cemetery with Pastor Stewart Fowler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willamette Columbia Parkinson’s Society, 2145 NW Overton, Portland, Oregon 97210-5158; or Gideon’s International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214-0800. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS is assisting the family.
<b>Jenetta I. Byrd</b>
BYRD, Jenetta I. — Age 62, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2006, at her home due to a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 2, 1943, in Rockyford, Colorado, to Stanley and Stella Johnson. On December 16, 1968, she married Roy Byrd in Drain, Oregon. Jenetta had lived in Sutherlin, Oregon, for about 40 years. Jenetta is survived by her husband, Roy; six children; three girls, Dwonia Roundsville, Nora Youngblood and Windy Byrd; three sons, Donnell Love; Roy “Dandy” Byrd and Justin Byrd; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; mother, Stella Johnson; three sisters, Rebecca Love of Oakridge; Starleth Gresser of Sutherlin; Ronda Osborn of Sutherlin; two brothers, Chip Johnson and his wife, Diane of Roseburg; and Carl Johnson and his wife, Rita of Wilbur. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W. 6th Medford, Oregon, 97501. Arrangements are under the directions of Myrtle Grove Funeral Services (541)440-9187.
