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<b>Mary Hessler </b>
Age 88, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on February 13, 2007. Arrangements pending. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 541-673-4455.
<b>Ashley Hannah Sexton Kincaid</b>
Age 17, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007. Arrangements pending. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 541-863-3148.
<b>Walter G. Evans</b>
Passed away in the early morning hours of February 12, 2007, at the age of 92, in Roseburg, Oregon. Walt was known as “Pop” to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and to the many friends who loved him. He was born on February 23, 1914, in Cincinnati, Ohio, but raised in Ludlow, Kentucky. In the 1960’s Walt moved to Orange County, California, before retiring in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he lived for 17 years. In 1996, he moved to Sutherlin, Oregon, to be near his daughter, Mary Lou McKnight. Walt worked in the food industry, owning restaurants and a catering business. Being an Irishman, he would serve green beer at his restaurants on St. Patrick’s Day. Pop loved to travel, traveling to most of the 50 states, Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand. He is survived by his two daughters; Mary Lou McKnight and her husband, Stan of Sutherlin and Carol Robertson of Riverside, California; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Lois Prince. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; Charlie Evans and Ray Evans; and the love of his life, Edith Palaia. Walt’s family would like to thank Pat Warner, RN, and her staff at Curry Manor for their loving care of our “Pop”. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chapel of Firs in Sutherlin, Oregon on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 11 a.m.
<b>Jack Vincent Gross </b>
Age 80, of Umpqua, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was born in Los Angles, California, on June 29, 1926, to Aubrey and Bernice Gross. Jack served his country during WWII as a Seabee in the US Navy. On September 12, 1950, he married Charline Edith Furlong in Redding, California. They have been residents of Douglas County for many years. He worked as a rancher, and then as a Petroleum Distributor in central Oregon. Jack was known to all as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend. He is survived by his wife, Charline Gross; daughter, Pat Germond; sons, John Gross, David Gross; 13 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 pm on Friday February 16, 2007, at Cole’s Valley Cemetery, in Umpqua, Oregon. Remembrances can be made in his name to Mercy Hospice. Arrangements were made by Chapel of the Firs.
<b>Charles Rex Kendall</b>
Age 50, passed on February 12, 2007 after a battle with cancer. He was born February 15, 1956, in Coos Bay, Oregon to Carol Yvonne (Kensey) Burns and Clarence Edward Burns. For 15 years Charles worked all over the United States working for the carnival. In 1997 he went to work for Seven Feathers Casino where he met and married his wife Debra (Morgan) Kendall in 1999. Charles loved to fish, camp at the beach, ride his Harley, help his wife pour ceramics, to sing and play his guitar, most he love his family and friends, they, they meant more to him than anything, they were his whole life. Charles is survived by his wife; Debra, his son; Darian, daughters; Deandra and Savannah, and grandson Ashton all of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. His sister Coleta and family of Roseburg, Oregon, his brother; Robert and family of Winston, Oregon. His uncle; Herbert (Alvin) and his wife Joyce of Huntertown, Indiana, his whole family at Seven Feathers Casino. He was preceeded in death by his father, mother, and grandmother. Charles was loved very much and we will miss him dearly. Memorial services will be held in the Seven Feathers convention center on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Gatlin will officiate.
<b>Karla Rickert</b>
Age 48 of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away late Thursday, February 1st, 2007. Karla was born in Texas but moved to Oregon as a small child. She lived in many parts of our great state, growing up mostly in Salem, Oregon but chose to make Roseburg her home for the past 19 years. After being diagnosed with Polymiositis (a rare form of muscular dystrophy) 18 years ago, she decided to fight her body and live the fullest life she could. She bought a home to raise her young kids, and went to college. With her degree she began working for the needs of the disabled in Douglas County, at Umpqua Valley Disability Network. After leaving Umpqua Valley Disability Network she worked at Douglas County Health Department for several years before finally retiring. There are no words to describe who she was, but if you ask her friends, family and neighbors they would tell you she’d forgive and help you any way she could, she had a heart of gold, she lived her life according to the Golden Rule. She was inspiring, beautiful, caring, loved and respected by all who met her. The world has truly lost one of the best examples of pure goodness on faith. To say her family will miss her is not enough for we will honor, love, respect, remember and cherish her great memory for generations. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Fred Rickert of Roseburg; daughter and grandson, Tonya and Dakota Rickert; son, Dylan Rickert; niece and nephew, Dana and Tyler Allen of Salem, Oregon; sister-in-law, Connie Cowan and nephews, Chris Carroll and Andrea Costa. As well as many other family members in Roseburg, Salem, in Texas and elsewhere. Karla was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Allen of Salem. She was the inspiration and anchor that kept us all going. She was laid to rest next to her brother, and father, Saturday, February 10th, 2007 at City View Cemetery, Salem.
<b>Anna may (Beebe) Smith</b>
Age 82, of Roseburg, Oregon, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, February 12, 2007, while at her home and surrounded by her family. Anna was born on February 2, 1925, in Missoula, Montana, at St. Patrick’s hospital to Leonard (Mike) Beebe and Anna Laura (Smith) Beebe. Anna May was preceded in death by her mother, step-mother, father and three other siblings. Survivors include her loving husband, Glenn L. Smith Sr., of Roseburg, Oregon; three sons, Glenn L. and Beckie Smith Jr .,of Olathe, Colorado; Mike Smith, of Sutherlin, Oregon; James and Debbie Smith, of Gresham, Oregon; one daughter; Jeanne and Dell Turney, of Eureka, California; nine grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren, spread from Dover, Ohio to Wyoming, California, Oregon and Washington. Anna spent her childhood in Montana and Oregon. Her mother passed away in 1931, when Anna was six years old, leaving Mike to raise her, her older brother, Harry Terou, and younger brother, Chuck. Anna’s father and uncle owned the Missoula Bakery. Three years following her mother’s death, Mike married Lena Elliot of Missoula, Montana. Mike and Lena then ran the bakery for several more years before moving to Portland, Oregon. Anna graduated from Gresham High School. She enjoyed writing and was the feature editor of the Gresham High School paper. Anna continued writing throughout her life, mostly short stories and poems. As did many young people during the Depression and World War II, Anna worked at a variety of jobs to help support her family. Some of those jobs included berry picking, working at the U.S. Bank in Portland and working in the Portland Shipyards. In the middle of World War II, April, 1944, she joined the Women’s Army Air Corps (WAAC). She proudly served her country in Florida, Iowa and Oakland, California till the end of the war. Anna met Glenn L. Smith Sr. in Oakland, California, where he was stationed with the U. S. Navy at the end of the war. They were married in a Baptist church on September 15, 1945. They lived in Oakland, California for three years, where they had their first two children, Glenn Jr. and Lurella Jeanne, before relocating to South Dakota to help Glenn’s dad farm. In 1950, following the birth of their third child, Michael Leonard, they moved to Portland, Oregon. Anna worked several part time jobs throughout her life, but most of her time was devoted to her family. A third son was born to Anna and Glenn in 1959 while they lived in Portland, James Lee Smith. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandma and home-maker. Anna and Glenn lived in many locations throughout Oregon, Washington and northern California due to Glenn’s work in the construction business, but they always seemed to return to SW Oregon. Glenn retired in 1984. Anna and Glenn had a knack of making older, neglected homes look like new and that trait served them well throughout their lives. No matter where they moved (and they moved a lot), when you walked into one of their homes, it was homey, neat, warm and had lots of family pictures everywhere. There was always a lot to eat and everyone was welcome. She always loved the Lakeview, Oregon area and wanted to live there, not only for its beauty but also because she felt there would be fewer earthquakes in Lakeview. But Glenn was not as enthused about Lakeview so they remained in southwest Oregon. All three of Anna’s sons proudly served in the U. S. military, two serving in Vietnam from 1966-1970. While that was a difficult time for her, the military was very important to Anna and she was a very patriotic American. Anna loved to take rides in the car, especially to the Oregon beaches. Anna and Glenn drove to Alaska, thoroughly enjoying that trip. Glenn and Anna also traveled to the Bahamas. She dearly loved all her children, grandchildren great-grandchildren and soon to be born, great-great grandchild. Anna loved attending school graduations, boot camp graduations, birthdays, weddings and family reunions around the country. In 1995, Anna and Glenn’s children held a 50th wedding anniversary party for them in Winston, Oregon. Friends and family from all over the country attended. Glenn and Anna were married for 61 years. Anna thoroughly enjoyed her little poodle named Bridget. Glenn had rescued Bridget in a small trailer park while he was working in Idaho. Anna Smith was especially proud of having grown up during the Great Depression and World War II, and having been a part of those hard, lean years. Those years instilled many valuable life-lessons in Anna Smith, as well as millions of other Americans, and she passed them on to her children, not the least of which was her love of patriotism, common sense and hard work. Those life-lessons allowed Anna to share and enjoy many friendships during her lifetime and she was a true friend to many people around the Pacific Northwest, remaining close to them throughout her life. Anna Smith had a strong Christian faith, which she fostered in her children. She attended many churches during her lifetime. Most recently, she and Glenn were members of The First Church of The Nazarene in Winston, Oregon. Everyone who knew Anna May Smith will miss her but, at the same time, will rest easy knowing she is the arms of the Lord and with her family whom she has missed for so many years. She was a true American and made a difference in this world. Anna will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Roseburg, Oregon on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. A memorial service to celebrate Anna’s life will follow at 12 p.m., the same day at The Winston Church of the Nazarene, located at 385 Thompson Rd. in Winston, Oregon, (679-9726). Thanks Mom, for everything. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) by mail at:
Disabled American Veterans*
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
Attn: Gift Processing_ Please make checks payable to DAV
<b>Jean M. Simon</b>
Passed away on Monday, February 12, 1907, at the age of 97. She was born on May 23, 1909, to Janet and David Hamacher in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Hammond High School and went on to National College of Education in Evanston Illinois. There she met Herb Simon, who was attending nearby Northwestern University, on a blind date. They became engaged, and Jean taught kindergarten for two years before they married. Herb’s job took them to Chicago, Seattle, and then to the Los Angeles, California, area, where they had their only child, a daughter. After being a stay-at-home Mom for 8 years, she returned to teaching until they moved to Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana. Herb became ill, and passed away at age 51. Jean’s sister who was teaching in the American School in Madrid, Spain invited Jean to come stay with her and her two children. They had a wonderful time traveling in Europe and Scandinavia. Back home again, Jean continued her teaching career until her retirement at age 62. She then moved to Roseburg to be near her daughter’s family, where she had a new home built near UCC. She loved decorating her new home, and having her family and friends visit. Eventually, she decided to move to Riverview Terrace where she resided for the last 7 years of her life. Jean was involved in many organizations after her move to Roseburg, Oregon. She attended the Presbyterian Church, played bridge, joined a book club, West Slope Garden Club, PEO, AAUW, and the Douglas Community Hospital Auxiliary. She held offices in many of these groups. Jean was loving, kind, and generous. She was much loved by her family, friends, and students. She will be missed by all who knew her. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Herbert H. Simon; brother, Wendell Hamacher, and nephew, David Hamacher. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Dick Norlin; grandsons, Robert (Shelly) Norlin and David Norlin; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Bailey Norlin- Pritchard; sister, Ruth Lett; niece, Katie Lett, nephews Steve Lett; Michael Hamacher; and Bob (Norma) Simon; and family. She requested that there be no memorial service. If desired, remembrances may be made to FISH, P.O. Box 1162, Roseburg. Oregon, 97470, or to the Community Cancer Center, 545 W. Umpqua, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470.
<b>Ashley Hannah Sexton Kincaid </b>
Age 17, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2007, in Roseburg, Oregon. Ashley graduated from high school and was beginning college. She is survived by her parents, Jennifer Sexton and William Camp of Myrtle Creek. For those who would like, there will be private family visitations at Mountain View Memorial Chapel in Myrtle Creek on Friday, February 16, 2007, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., and public visitations on Fridayn, February 16, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:50 p.m. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2007, at the Tri City of Christ at 180 Briggs Drive.
<b>Leslie E. ‘Les’ Catchpole</b>
Age 89, of Camas Valley, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born on June 13, 1917, in Lanfine, Alberta, Canada, the son of Charles and Grace (Rupe) Catchpole. He moved to Buckley, Washington, with his family when he was one year old where he was raised on a farm. At the age of 22, Les went to work at the Weyerhaeuser sawmill in Enumclaw, Washington. He later worked at several mills in Oregon before moving to Camas Valley in the 1950’s. He was united in marriage to Lucile Hunter. Les worked for many years at the Roseburg V.A. Hospital, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Camas Valley United Methodist Church and the Camas Valley Grange. He was well known for his harmonica playing, performing at the Senior Centers in Winston, Tri-City, Roseburg and Glide, Oregon Senior Centers. He and Lucile recently moved to Roseburg. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lucile of Roseburg; a daughter, Judith Williams of Olympia, Washington and his sister,, Evelyn Olson of Tacoma, Washington. He also leaves three grandchildren, Miriah Hetherington and her husband, David; Jordan Williams and his wife, Deborah and Jennifer Montgomery and her husband, Randy. He has five great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Victoria, Hunter, Alison and Megan, as well as a niece, Ruth Powell and several other great-nieces and nephews. The family also considers his loving caretakers at Bridgewood as family, especially his nurse, Amanda Hunter. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Camas Valley United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Phyllis Stelson. After the services, everyone is invited to a potluck at the Camas Valley Grange Hall. Private interment will be at the Noah Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Camas Valley Methodist Church, the Camas Valley Grange or to the Camas Valley Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
<b>Vione Cottrell Stolar</b>
Of Redmond, Oregon, passed away of natural causes February 10, 2007 at the Redmond Health Care Center. A graveside service and dedication for Vione is set for February 16, Friday at 11 a.m. at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. She was born on a farm March 6, 1913 in Parowan, Utah to James LeRoy Hyatt and Rose May Young. Vione was preceded in death by her former first husband David Alma Burt; second husband, Warder Cottrell; and third husband, Alex Raymond Stolar; son, David Leo (Burt) Cottrell; brothers, Elmer LeRoy Bleak and Floyd J. Hyatt; and sisters, Thelda Mary Hyatt and Ruth Bennett; grandson Bruce Alan Bulkley. She is survived by sister Darlene Snider Wicks; daughters, Rose RaNae (Burt) Cottrell Perry of Middleton, Idaho and Shirleen Cottrell Bulkley of Redmond, son; Wilson LeRoy (Burt) Cottrell of Centralia, Washington. Grandchildren, Vickie Cottrell Kehr; Jerry Cottrell; Ricky Cottrell; David Allan Perry; Danial LeRoy Perry; Karen Ellon Perry Smith; Dena Kay Perry Dodge; Michael Leo Cottrell; Dawn Marie Cottrell; Kim Melinda Cottrell; Shawn Allison Cottrell; Lori Vione Bulkley Tupou; Tawna May Bulkley; Marci Suzette Bulkley Walace; and Dallin Anthony Bulkley, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Vione was in a few plays as a youth, loved riding the family horse “Nan”, liked to roller skate, go on hayrides, herded cows and sheep, worked in the family hotel and pool hall. She also worked in a soda fountain and drug store, a laundry, and Penney’s shoe store. Vione volunteered as a “Pink Lady” in the Mercy Medical Hospital donating 1500 hours. She donated more than 10 gallons of blood for the Red Cross blood mobile. She loved crafts, oil painting, reading, and crocheting hundreds of doilies, sofa and arm chair covers, aprons, sweaters, toys, dolls and afghans, giving them away to family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Dallin Bulkley, Jess Bulkley, Roy Cottrell, Shawn Cottrell, Bill Perry, David Perry, Greg Snider, and Norm Wicks. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to the Vickie Cottrell fund, P.O. Box 288, South Fork, Colorado 81154.
<b>Wayne John Walin</b>
Age 60, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away in Roseburg, Oregon, on February 13, 2007. He was born in Myrtle Creek, on January 24, 1947, to the late John and Bernice Walin. He entered the Military when he was 17 years old serving for 30 years in the United States Navy. He had three tours of duty in Viet Nam and also had served in Iran plus numerous other areas during his stint in the service. In later years he worked as a VA Service Officer at the County in Roseburg. He liked guns, the bigger the better, and that is probably why he was assigned to ordnance. He was the Command Master Chief at the Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Maine. Since retiring from the Military he has returned to the Myrtle Creek area. He was a loving husband and father. Wayne met his wife to be in Peru and they were married at Reno, Nevada on May 7, 1978. He was one of the most kind and gentle person you would ever want to meet. Wayne likes to have everything in its place and really enjoyed working in his yard at home. Surviving are his wife, Sara of Myrtle Creek; two sons, both in the service, Anthony Walin in the Navy and currently stationed at the Naval Air Station at San Diego, California; John, who is in the Army and his wife, Amanda Walin stationed in Germany; one brother, Carl and his wife, Billie Jo Walin of Pensacola, Florida. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. , on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 436 N. Old Pacific Hwy., Myrtle Creek, Oregon with Pastor Frank Fiedler officiating. Mountain View memorial Chapel in Myrtle Creek is assisting the family.
<b>Ann (Martha) Bastian </b>
Age 84, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She was born on January 29, 1923, in Condon, Oregon. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her daughter, Dolores Caniparoli; her mother, father and four brothers. She loved knitting, crocheting, bowling, working in her yard and playing her weekly po-keno game with her friends. Ann is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jean and Tom Griffin; grandchildren, Debbi and husband, Rick Beasley and Dustin Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Larry Stumper; grandchild Salina and husband, Scott Birdsell and great-grandson, Trevor; grandchildren, Mark and wife, Heidi Caniparoli; great-grandchildren, Elaina, Danny, Ryan, and Darren and wife, Beckee Caniparoli; great-grandchildren, Haleigh and Courtney and granddaughter, Kelli Caniparoli. A celebration of her life will be held at the Chapel of the Roses, on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 2 p.m.
<b>Mildred Louise Reid</b>
Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007. She was born on June 10, 1916, in Tulare, California, the daughter of Lex and Bessie (Storm) Allison. She graduated from Paso Robles High School. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Maurice Reid on February 12, 1937, in Paso Robles, California. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paso Robles, for 60 years. She worked alongside her husband in a jewelry shop that they owned and operated for 37 years. Mildred was very active in her church. She moved to Oregon in 1992 and attended Glide Baptist Church. She loved reading, playing the piano, singing and music in general. She is survived by her children, Marcia Reid of Roseburg and Patric Reid and his wife, Sophia of Glide, Oregon; grandchildren, Mary Johnson; Marchelle Schafer and Melinda Smith and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Maurice; her parents; and twin brother, Harry Allison preceded her in death. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 3 p.m., at the Glide Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Miller. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Glide Baptist Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Age 88, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on February 13, 2007. Arrangements pending. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 541-673-4455.
<b>Ashley Hannah Sexton Kincaid</b>
Age 17, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007. Arrangements pending. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 541-863-3148.
<b>Walter G. Evans</b>
Passed away in the early morning hours of February 12, 2007, at the age of 92, in Roseburg, Oregon. Walt was known as “Pop” to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and to the many friends who loved him. He was born on February 23, 1914, in Cincinnati, Ohio, but raised in Ludlow, Kentucky. In the 1960’s Walt moved to Orange County, California, before retiring in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he lived for 17 years. In 1996, he moved to Sutherlin, Oregon, to be near his daughter, Mary Lou McKnight. Walt worked in the food industry, owning restaurants and a catering business. Being an Irishman, he would serve green beer at his restaurants on St. Patrick’s Day. Pop loved to travel, traveling to most of the 50 states, Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand. He is survived by his two daughters; Mary Lou McKnight and her husband, Stan of Sutherlin and Carol Robertson of Riverside, California; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Lois Prince. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; Charlie Evans and Ray Evans; and the love of his life, Edith Palaia. Walt’s family would like to thank Pat Warner, RN, and her staff at Curry Manor for their loving care of our “Pop”. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chapel of Firs in Sutherlin, Oregon on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 11 a.m.
<b>Jack Vincent Gross </b>
Age 80, of Umpqua, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was born in Los Angles, California, on June 29, 1926, to Aubrey and Bernice Gross. Jack served his country during WWII as a Seabee in the US Navy. On September 12, 1950, he married Charline Edith Furlong in Redding, California. They have been residents of Douglas County for many years. He worked as a rancher, and then as a Petroleum Distributor in central Oregon. Jack was known to all as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend. He is survived by his wife, Charline Gross; daughter, Pat Germond; sons, John Gross, David Gross; 13 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 pm on Friday February 16, 2007, at Cole’s Valley Cemetery, in Umpqua, Oregon. Remembrances can be made in his name to Mercy Hospice. Arrangements were made by Chapel of the Firs.
<b>Charles Rex Kendall</b>
Age 50, passed on February 12, 2007 after a battle with cancer. He was born February 15, 1956, in Coos Bay, Oregon to Carol Yvonne (Kensey) Burns and Clarence Edward Burns. For 15 years Charles worked all over the United States working for the carnival. In 1997 he went to work for Seven Feathers Casino where he met and married his wife Debra (Morgan) Kendall in 1999. Charles loved to fish, camp at the beach, ride his Harley, help his wife pour ceramics, to sing and play his guitar, most he love his family and friends, they, they meant more to him than anything, they were his whole life. Charles is survived by his wife; Debra, his son; Darian, daughters; Deandra and Savannah, and grandson Ashton all of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. His sister Coleta and family of Roseburg, Oregon, his brother; Robert and family of Winston, Oregon. His uncle; Herbert (Alvin) and his wife Joyce of Huntertown, Indiana, his whole family at Seven Feathers Casino. He was preceeded in death by his father, mother, and grandmother. Charles was loved very much and we will miss him dearly. Memorial services will be held in the Seven Feathers convention center on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Gatlin will officiate.
<b>Karla Rickert</b>
Age 48 of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away late Thursday, February 1st, 2007. Karla was born in Texas but moved to Oregon as a small child. She lived in many parts of our great state, growing up mostly in Salem, Oregon but chose to make Roseburg her home for the past 19 years. After being diagnosed with Polymiositis (a rare form of muscular dystrophy) 18 years ago, she decided to fight her body and live the fullest life she could. She bought a home to raise her young kids, and went to college. With her degree she began working for the needs of the disabled in Douglas County, at Umpqua Valley Disability Network. After leaving Umpqua Valley Disability Network she worked at Douglas County Health Department for several years before finally retiring. There are no words to describe who she was, but if you ask her friends, family and neighbors they would tell you she’d forgive and help you any way she could, she had a heart of gold, she lived her life according to the Golden Rule. She was inspiring, beautiful, caring, loved and respected by all who met her. The world has truly lost one of the best examples of pure goodness on faith. To say her family will miss her is not enough for we will honor, love, respect, remember and cherish her great memory for generations. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Fred Rickert of Roseburg; daughter and grandson, Tonya and Dakota Rickert; son, Dylan Rickert; niece and nephew, Dana and Tyler Allen of Salem, Oregon; sister-in-law, Connie Cowan and nephews, Chris Carroll and Andrea Costa. As well as many other family members in Roseburg, Salem, in Texas and elsewhere. Karla was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Allen of Salem. She was the inspiration and anchor that kept us all going. She was laid to rest next to her brother, and father, Saturday, February 10th, 2007 at City View Cemetery, Salem.
<b>Anna may (Beebe) Smith</b>
Age 82, of Roseburg, Oregon, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, February 12, 2007, while at her home and surrounded by her family. Anna was born on February 2, 1925, in Missoula, Montana, at St. Patrick’s hospital to Leonard (Mike) Beebe and Anna Laura (Smith) Beebe. Anna May was preceded in death by her mother, step-mother, father and three other siblings. Survivors include her loving husband, Glenn L. Smith Sr., of Roseburg, Oregon; three sons, Glenn L. and Beckie Smith Jr .,of Olathe, Colorado; Mike Smith, of Sutherlin, Oregon; James and Debbie Smith, of Gresham, Oregon; one daughter; Jeanne and Dell Turney, of Eureka, California; nine grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren, spread from Dover, Ohio to Wyoming, California, Oregon and Washington. Anna spent her childhood in Montana and Oregon. Her mother passed away in 1931, when Anna was six years old, leaving Mike to raise her, her older brother, Harry Terou, and younger brother, Chuck. Anna’s father and uncle owned the Missoula Bakery. Three years following her mother’s death, Mike married Lena Elliot of Missoula, Montana. Mike and Lena then ran the bakery for several more years before moving to Portland, Oregon. Anna graduated from Gresham High School. She enjoyed writing and was the feature editor of the Gresham High School paper. Anna continued writing throughout her life, mostly short stories and poems. As did many young people during the Depression and World War II, Anna worked at a variety of jobs to help support her family. Some of those jobs included berry picking, working at the U.S. Bank in Portland and working in the Portland Shipyards. In the middle of World War II, April, 1944, she joined the Women’s Army Air Corps (WAAC). She proudly served her country in Florida, Iowa and Oakland, California till the end of the war. Anna met Glenn L. Smith Sr. in Oakland, California, where he was stationed with the U. S. Navy at the end of the war. They were married in a Baptist church on September 15, 1945. They lived in Oakland, California for three years, where they had their first two children, Glenn Jr. and Lurella Jeanne, before relocating to South Dakota to help Glenn’s dad farm. In 1950, following the birth of their third child, Michael Leonard, they moved to Portland, Oregon. Anna worked several part time jobs throughout her life, but most of her time was devoted to her family. A third son was born to Anna and Glenn in 1959 while they lived in Portland, James Lee Smith. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandma and home-maker. Anna and Glenn lived in many locations throughout Oregon, Washington and northern California due to Glenn’s work in the construction business, but they always seemed to return to SW Oregon. Glenn retired in 1984. Anna and Glenn had a knack of making older, neglected homes look like new and that trait served them well throughout their lives. No matter where they moved (and they moved a lot), when you walked into one of their homes, it was homey, neat, warm and had lots of family pictures everywhere. There was always a lot to eat and everyone was welcome. She always loved the Lakeview, Oregon area and wanted to live there, not only for its beauty but also because she felt there would be fewer earthquakes in Lakeview. But Glenn was not as enthused about Lakeview so they remained in southwest Oregon. All three of Anna’s sons proudly served in the U. S. military, two serving in Vietnam from 1966-1970. While that was a difficult time for her, the military was very important to Anna and she was a very patriotic American. Anna loved to take rides in the car, especially to the Oregon beaches. Anna and Glenn drove to Alaska, thoroughly enjoying that trip. Glenn and Anna also traveled to the Bahamas. She dearly loved all her children, grandchildren great-grandchildren and soon to be born, great-great grandchild. Anna loved attending school graduations, boot camp graduations, birthdays, weddings and family reunions around the country. In 1995, Anna and Glenn’s children held a 50th wedding anniversary party for them in Winston, Oregon. Friends and family from all over the country attended. Glenn and Anna were married for 61 years. Anna thoroughly enjoyed her little poodle named Bridget. Glenn had rescued Bridget in a small trailer park while he was working in Idaho. Anna Smith was especially proud of having grown up during the Great Depression and World War II, and having been a part of those hard, lean years. Those years instilled many valuable life-lessons in Anna Smith, as well as millions of other Americans, and she passed them on to her children, not the least of which was her love of patriotism, common sense and hard work. Those life-lessons allowed Anna to share and enjoy many friendships during her lifetime and she was a true friend to many people around the Pacific Northwest, remaining close to them throughout her life. Anna Smith had a strong Christian faith, which she fostered in her children. She attended many churches during her lifetime. Most recently, she and Glenn were members of The First Church of The Nazarene in Winston, Oregon. Everyone who knew Anna May Smith will miss her but, at the same time, will rest easy knowing she is the arms of the Lord and with her family whom she has missed for so many years. She was a true American and made a difference in this world. Anna will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Roseburg, Oregon on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. A memorial service to celebrate Anna’s life will follow at 12 p.m., the same day at The Winston Church of the Nazarene, located at 385 Thompson Rd. in Winston, Oregon, (679-9726). Thanks Mom, for everything. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) by mail at:
Disabled American Veterans*
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
Attn: Gift Processing_ Please make checks payable to DAV
<b>Jean M. Simon</b>
Passed away on Monday, February 12, 1907, at the age of 97. She was born on May 23, 1909, to Janet and David Hamacher in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Hammond High School and went on to National College of Education in Evanston Illinois. There she met Herb Simon, who was attending nearby Northwestern University, on a blind date. They became engaged, and Jean taught kindergarten for two years before they married. Herb’s job took them to Chicago, Seattle, and then to the Los Angeles, California, area, where they had their only child, a daughter. After being a stay-at-home Mom for 8 years, she returned to teaching until they moved to Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana. Herb became ill, and passed away at age 51. Jean’s sister who was teaching in the American School in Madrid, Spain invited Jean to come stay with her and her two children. They had a wonderful time traveling in Europe and Scandinavia. Back home again, Jean continued her teaching career until her retirement at age 62. She then moved to Roseburg to be near her daughter’s family, where she had a new home built near UCC. She loved decorating her new home, and having her family and friends visit. Eventually, she decided to move to Riverview Terrace where she resided for the last 7 years of her life. Jean was involved in many organizations after her move to Roseburg, Oregon. She attended the Presbyterian Church, played bridge, joined a book club, West Slope Garden Club, PEO, AAUW, and the Douglas Community Hospital Auxiliary. She held offices in many of these groups. Jean was loving, kind, and generous. She was much loved by her family, friends, and students. She will be missed by all who knew her. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Herbert H. Simon; brother, Wendell Hamacher, and nephew, David Hamacher. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Dick Norlin; grandsons, Robert (Shelly) Norlin and David Norlin; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Bailey Norlin- Pritchard; sister, Ruth Lett; niece, Katie Lett, nephews Steve Lett; Michael Hamacher; and Bob (Norma) Simon; and family. She requested that there be no memorial service. If desired, remembrances may be made to FISH, P.O. Box 1162, Roseburg. Oregon, 97470, or to the Community Cancer Center, 545 W. Umpqua, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470.
<b>Ashley Hannah Sexton Kincaid </b>
Age 17, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2007, in Roseburg, Oregon. Ashley graduated from high school and was beginning college. She is survived by her parents, Jennifer Sexton and William Camp of Myrtle Creek. For those who would like, there will be private family visitations at Mountain View Memorial Chapel in Myrtle Creek on Friday, February 16, 2007, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., and public visitations on Fridayn, February 16, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:50 p.m. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2007, at the Tri City of Christ at 180 Briggs Drive.
<b>Leslie E. ‘Les’ Catchpole</b>
Age 89, of Camas Valley, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born on June 13, 1917, in Lanfine, Alberta, Canada, the son of Charles and Grace (Rupe) Catchpole. He moved to Buckley, Washington, with his family when he was one year old where he was raised on a farm. At the age of 22, Les went to work at the Weyerhaeuser sawmill in Enumclaw, Washington. He later worked at several mills in Oregon before moving to Camas Valley in the 1950’s. He was united in marriage to Lucile Hunter. Les worked for many years at the Roseburg V.A. Hospital, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Camas Valley United Methodist Church and the Camas Valley Grange. He was well known for his harmonica playing, performing at the Senior Centers in Winston, Tri-City, Roseburg and Glide, Oregon Senior Centers. He and Lucile recently moved to Roseburg. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lucile of Roseburg; a daughter, Judith Williams of Olympia, Washington and his sister,, Evelyn Olson of Tacoma, Washington. He also leaves three grandchildren, Miriah Hetherington and her husband, David; Jordan Williams and his wife, Deborah and Jennifer Montgomery and her husband, Randy. He has five great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Victoria, Hunter, Alison and Megan, as well as a niece, Ruth Powell and several other great-nieces and nephews. The family also considers his loving caretakers at Bridgewood as family, especially his nurse, Amanda Hunter. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Camas Valley United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Phyllis Stelson. After the services, everyone is invited to a potluck at the Camas Valley Grange Hall. Private interment will be at the Noah Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Camas Valley Methodist Church, the Camas Valley Grange or to the Camas Valley Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
<b>Vione Cottrell Stolar</b>
Of Redmond, Oregon, passed away of natural causes February 10, 2007 at the Redmond Health Care Center. A graveside service and dedication for Vione is set for February 16, Friday at 11 a.m. at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. She was born on a farm March 6, 1913 in Parowan, Utah to James LeRoy Hyatt and Rose May Young. Vione was preceded in death by her former first husband David Alma Burt; second husband, Warder Cottrell; and third husband, Alex Raymond Stolar; son, David Leo (Burt) Cottrell; brothers, Elmer LeRoy Bleak and Floyd J. Hyatt; and sisters, Thelda Mary Hyatt and Ruth Bennett; grandson Bruce Alan Bulkley. She is survived by sister Darlene Snider Wicks; daughters, Rose RaNae (Burt) Cottrell Perry of Middleton, Idaho and Shirleen Cottrell Bulkley of Redmond, son; Wilson LeRoy (Burt) Cottrell of Centralia, Washington. Grandchildren, Vickie Cottrell Kehr; Jerry Cottrell; Ricky Cottrell; David Allan Perry; Danial LeRoy Perry; Karen Ellon Perry Smith; Dena Kay Perry Dodge; Michael Leo Cottrell; Dawn Marie Cottrell; Kim Melinda Cottrell; Shawn Allison Cottrell; Lori Vione Bulkley Tupou; Tawna May Bulkley; Marci Suzette Bulkley Walace; and Dallin Anthony Bulkley, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Vione was in a few plays as a youth, loved riding the family horse “Nan”, liked to roller skate, go on hayrides, herded cows and sheep, worked in the family hotel and pool hall. She also worked in a soda fountain and drug store, a laundry, and Penney’s shoe store. Vione volunteered as a “Pink Lady” in the Mercy Medical Hospital donating 1500 hours. She donated more than 10 gallons of blood for the Red Cross blood mobile. She loved crafts, oil painting, reading, and crocheting hundreds of doilies, sofa and arm chair covers, aprons, sweaters, toys, dolls and afghans, giving them away to family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Dallin Bulkley, Jess Bulkley, Roy Cottrell, Shawn Cottrell, Bill Perry, David Perry, Greg Snider, and Norm Wicks. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to the Vickie Cottrell fund, P.O. Box 288, South Fork, Colorado 81154.
<b>Wayne John Walin</b>
Age 60, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away in Roseburg, Oregon, on February 13, 2007. He was born in Myrtle Creek, on January 24, 1947, to the late John and Bernice Walin. He entered the Military when he was 17 years old serving for 30 years in the United States Navy. He had three tours of duty in Viet Nam and also had served in Iran plus numerous other areas during his stint in the service. In later years he worked as a VA Service Officer at the County in Roseburg. He liked guns, the bigger the better, and that is probably why he was assigned to ordnance. He was the Command Master Chief at the Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Maine. Since retiring from the Military he has returned to the Myrtle Creek area. He was a loving husband and father. Wayne met his wife to be in Peru and they were married at Reno, Nevada on May 7, 1978. He was one of the most kind and gentle person you would ever want to meet. Wayne likes to have everything in its place and really enjoyed working in his yard at home. Surviving are his wife, Sara of Myrtle Creek; two sons, both in the service, Anthony Walin in the Navy and currently stationed at the Naval Air Station at San Diego, California; John, who is in the Army and his wife, Amanda Walin stationed in Germany; one brother, Carl and his wife, Billie Jo Walin of Pensacola, Florida. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. , on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 436 N. Old Pacific Hwy., Myrtle Creek, Oregon with Pastor Frank Fiedler officiating. Mountain View memorial Chapel in Myrtle Creek is assisting the family.
<b>Ann (Martha) Bastian </b>
Age 84, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She was born on January 29, 1923, in Condon, Oregon. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her daughter, Dolores Caniparoli; her mother, father and four brothers. She loved knitting, crocheting, bowling, working in her yard and playing her weekly po-keno game with her friends. Ann is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jean and Tom Griffin; grandchildren, Debbi and husband, Rick Beasley and Dustin Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Larry Stumper; grandchild Salina and husband, Scott Birdsell and great-grandson, Trevor; grandchildren, Mark and wife, Heidi Caniparoli; great-grandchildren, Elaina, Danny, Ryan, and Darren and wife, Beckee Caniparoli; great-grandchildren, Haleigh and Courtney and granddaughter, Kelli Caniparoli. A celebration of her life will be held at the Chapel of the Roses, on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 2 p.m.
<b>Mildred Louise Reid</b>
Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007. She was born on June 10, 1916, in Tulare, California, the daughter of Lex and Bessie (Storm) Allison. She graduated from Paso Robles High School. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Maurice Reid on February 12, 1937, in Paso Robles, California. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paso Robles, for 60 years. She worked alongside her husband in a jewelry shop that they owned and operated for 37 years. Mildred was very active in her church. She moved to Oregon in 1992 and attended Glide Baptist Church. She loved reading, playing the piano, singing and music in general. She is survived by her children, Marcia Reid of Roseburg and Patric Reid and his wife, Sophia of Glide, Oregon; grandchildren, Mary Johnson; Marchelle Schafer and Melinda Smith and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Maurice; her parents; and twin brother, Harry Allison preceded her in death. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 3 p.m., at the Glide Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Miller. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Glide Baptist Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
