Obituaries

Laurie Ellen Andreas

Laurie Ellen Andreas

Sep 22, 2022

Laurie Ellen Andreas was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2022 after a 6 year battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Laurie was born to the late Ray and Marge Mortensen...

Jon Edward Cates

Jon Edward Cates

Sep 21, 2022

Jon Edward Cates was born on November 8, 1953, in Compton, California to Wayne and Elinor (Hyde) Cates. He spent his early years in California but later moved to Sublimity, Oregon where he became a beloved community member for 40 years. Jon passed away surrounded by family on September 21, 2022.

Jon met his wife...

Karen Lee Myers

Karen Lee Myers

Sep 20, 2022

Karen Lee (Peterson) Myers, 75, passed away on September 20, 2022, in Stayton, Oregon. She was born on September 26, 1947, in Roseburg, Oregon to Kenneth and Ila (Mess) Peterson.

Karen lived in various places throughout the United States including Oregon, Florida, California, and Oregon. She graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego in...

Aimee Nicole Burlison

Aimee Nicole Burlison

Sep 18, 2022

Aimee Nicole Burlison, of Turner, Oregon passed away at home surrounded by family

and friends on September 18, 2022 at the age of 36. Aimee was born January 9, 1986

in Salem Oregon. Aimee was a beautiful, healthy, happy, baby girl. As Aimee aged, it

became apparent that she had special needs, but...

Robert Nelson Beasley

Robert Nelson Beasley

Sep 18, 2022

Robert Nelson Beasley was born on June 18, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to Thomas and Pauline (Nelson)

Beasley. He passed away on September 18, 2022 in Portland, Oregon after a long battle with

Alzheimer’s.

Robert grew up in Northwest Portland and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972. He attended

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Patty

Patty

Sep 17, 2022

Patsy Nell (Collins) Jones was born on June 15, 1950, in Auburn, California to Thomas and Bessie (Gilmore) Collins. She fondly referred to everyone, including complete strangers, “Honey” and “Babe”. She absolutely loved spending time with her family. Her favorite show was Judge Judy and she enjoyed the variety in collecting rocks.

Patsy passed away...

Larry Thomas Brown

Larry Thomas Brown

Sep 12, 2022

Larry Thomas Brown was born on October 22, 1949, in Moline, Illinois to Gorman and Juliette (Rebuffoni) Brown. He was a military brat that would move around with his family, until later in life when he would settle in California from 1963-2003. He would attend El Cajon Valley High School and later receive his GED in 1966. For most...

Nancy Kay Allen

Nancy Kay Allen

Sep 9, 2022

Nancy Kay Allen was born on February 14, 1948, in Lebanon, Oregon to Elmer Oscar and Marion Dolores (Zilenski) Hill. She grew up in Lebanon and would go on to graduate from Lebanon Union High School. She would then attend Linn-Benton Community College in the field of clerical work and business.

She met David Allen...

Wanda Lucille Dryden

Wanda Lucille Dryden

Sep 9, 2022

Wanda Lucille Dryden passed away on September 9, 2022, in Salem, Oregon after a brave fight with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1942, in Lodi California to John and Lucille (Pollock) Bishop. She was raised with her five siblings, Barry, Karen, Johnny, Brenda, and Troy. Wanda graduated from high school and later attended some college.

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Pearl Ruby Eoas

Pearl Ruby Eoas

Sep 7, 2022

Pearl Ruby Eoas was born on February 24th, 1941, in Williston, North Dakota to parents Dawson James Snyder and Gertrude Magdalene. She was raised alongside her brother, Frank Snyder, her sister Iona Davidson, sister Matilda Keplin, sister Betty Timmerck, brother Jim Snyder, sister Ida Rathbun, sister Isabel Peacher, and sister Carol Ripplinger. She would go on to meet her...

Al Ward, Jr.

Al Ward, Jr.

Sep 5, 2022

Mill City- Al Ward, Jr. was born in Stayton, Oregon and was a Santiam Canyon resident his entire life. He would meet the love of his life, Glenna Ward while at a dance and they would marry on December 7, 1962, in Reno, Nevada. Together, they would manage Al Ward Logging for close to 50 years. Al was known...

Anna May Feitelson

Anna May Feitelson

Sep 2, 2022

Anna May Feitelson was born on January 7, 1928 in Scio, Oregon to John and Elva (Kent) Sneed. She would go on to graduate from Drain High School. During her life time, she would live in the Salem area, Eugene, Turner and then Stayton.

She would meet Melvin Feitelson while square dancing. This meeting would...

Lawrence Eugene Thomas

Lawrence Eugene Thomas

Sep 2, 2022

Lawrence Eugene Thomas was born on June 15, 1958, in Stayton, Oregon to Ivan Eugene and Mary Jo (Hendricks) Thomas. During his lifetime he would serve in the Army National Guard and reside in both Oregon and Kansas. Lawrence worked as forklift driver and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and flying drones.

On...

Delores Burleson

Delores Burleson

Sep 1, 2022

Delores (Dunham) Burleson was born on April 27, 1936, in Leon, lowa to Ralph and Dorcas (Zimmerman) Dunham. She grew up with 5 sisters and one brother. Her family moved to Oregon in the Spring of 1947 and made their home in the Jefferson area.

While in high school, Delores would meet the...

Bonifacio Lopez Sanchez

Bonifacio Lopez Sanchez

Aug 29, 2022

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 9:30 AM with a funeral mass following at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Salem, Oregon. Burial will take place at 12:00 PM at Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, Oregon.

Troy  Allen Hookland

Troy Allen Hookland

Aug 28, 2022

Troy Allen Hookland, 57, passed away suddenly on August 28, 2022 in his home near Scio, OR.

Troy was born on May 6, 1965 to Richard and Carol (Bickford) Hookland in Eugene, OR. He would grow up in Creswell, OR with his two sisters, Sherry and Kimberly.

Troy’s two prior marriages...

Rudeen Larae Mcintire

Rudeen Larae Mcintire

Aug 26, 2022

Rudeen (Dee Dee) McIntire died on 26 August 2022. She was born on 10 January 1936 in Nebraska, graduating from West Linn Senior High School in 1953. She was wed to Joseph McIntire for seventeen years. She relocated to Oregon, where she was raised. Her children are Jodie Cole, Sandra Gregory, Renee Ochoa, & Fred McIntire, She has...