Obituaries

Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel

Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel

Apr 2, 2021

In Memory of Natzeryt "Nat" Viertel.

Robert "Bob" L. Stidd

Robert "Bob" L. Stidd

Mar 29, 2021

Robert L. Stidd was born on November 7, 1944 in Shelton, Washington to William and Wanda (Howard) Stidd. One of six children, Bob was raised in Shelton until he turned 12 years old. His father moved the family to Ketchikan, Alaska upon a job change. Bob would enjoy all what Alaska had to offer with the beauty of the...

Timothy Grover Points

Timothy Grover Points

Mar 25, 2021

A full obituary is pending.

Richard Trevor Owen

Richard Trevor Owen

Mar 24, 2021

Richard (Dick) T. Owen, son of Albert (Pink) and Ethel Owen, passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Owen, and his son, Geryl Ray Owen. Dick was born in Hood River but lived his school years in The Dalles, Oregon, where his family was...

Henry James Nelson, Sr.

Henry James Nelson, Sr.

Mar 24, 2021

Henry J. Nelson, Sr. was born on August 10, 1940 in Rose City, Michigan to Victor and Treva (Washburn) Nelson. As a youth, Henry realized that formal education was not for him. He decided to leave high school and join the United States Air Force. He would serve in the military from September 23, 1957-May 20th of 1964. During...

Samuel Crowell

Samuel Crowell

Mar 24, 2021

Samuel Joseph Crowell was born on January 16, 2000 in Boise, Idaho to Dan and Stacey Crowell.  Sam attended Holy Family Academy, St John Bosco High School, and graduated from Regis High School in 2018.  Sam comes from a large, Catholic family that lives in Salem.  He is preceded in death by his little sister Rachel, who passed away...

Kyna Lynn Anderson

Kyna Lynn Anderson

Mar 23, 2021

Kyna Lynn Anderson was born on March 4, 1974, in Salem, Oregon, to Merlyn and Margie (Sunderland) Anderson. Kyna attended and graduated from Salem Academy School. She enjoyed helping people and carried that passion into working in retail and customer service, as well as spending countless hours volunteering at Salem Academy while her niece and nephews attended the school....

Billie Jean Cox

Billie Jean Cox

Mar 22, 2021

Lebanon- Billie Jean Cox went to be with The Lord on March 22, 2021.  She was born on September 26, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Everett and Dorothy (Branscum) Butner.  As a child her family moved around but she had very fond memories of her time living in Chicago, Illinois.  She is survived by 11 children; Robert Halford,...

Jeffrey David Hart

Jeffrey David Hart

Mar 22, 2021

Sandy- Jeffrey David Hart was born on June 12, 1968 in Salem, Oregon to Merle and Loxi (Fiedler) Hart. Growing up, Jeff became an all around athlete and this continued into his adult years. In Salem, he played in the Parrish little league, into high school and into college baseball. He was an outstanding pitcher and his dad, Merle...

Johnny  Milton Bennett

Johnny Milton Bennett

Mar 21, 2021

MILL CITY - In loving memory of Johnny. Full obituary pending.

Connie Jo King

Connie Jo King

Mar 19, 2021

Philomath- We celebrate the life of Connie Jo King who went to heaven March 19, 2021. Connie was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Dorothy Wilma Jeffreys and Alvin Earl Russell on August 25, 1953. They moved to Idaho after her birth where they raised her and her siblings on the farm. She was the sixth of eight children in...

Nancy  Ann Godfrey

Nancy Ann Godfrey

Mar 19, 2021

Nancy Godfrey June 9, 1947 – March 19, 2021 Nancy Godfrey was born and raised in Rockaway, Oregon, to parents Fred and Mary Heinrichs. She enjoyed the beach with friends and gathering glass floats. She was involved in 4H, Campfire Girls, and many church activities. Nancy moved with her family to the Salem/Keizer area when she was in the...

Kevin Todd Borregard, Sr.

Kevin Todd Borregard, Sr.

Mar 18, 2021

Mill City- Kevin Todd Borregard, Sr. was born on February 4, 1963 in Salem, Oregon to Roy Daniel Borregard and Judith Ann (McDonald) Borregard. Kevin graduated high school in Portland. While in high school he would meet his future wife, Ginger. Starting out as high school sweethearts, they would be together for over 40 years. Kevin lived in Nevada...

Peggy Ruth Gratsinger

Peggy Ruth Gratsinger

Mar 17, 2021

In Memory of Peggy Ruth Gratsinger.

William  Lloyd Mcarthur

William Lloyd Mcarthur

Mar 17, 2021

Longview, WA - In memory of William. Full obituary pending.

Frances "Joan" Bethel

Frances "Joan" Bethel

Mar 14, 2021

Frances “Joan” (Rieger) Bethel was born on December 28, 1932 in Salem, Oregon to Edwin Sr. and Mary (Lulay) Rieger. Growing up, Joan was raised in Stayton and Scio, Oregon. She graduated from Scio High School in 1951. She met the love of her life, Dwain Bethel at her junior prom in 1950. They would marry a year later...

Lila Lee Lewis

Lila Lee Lewis

Mar 14, 2021

Corvallis- Lila Lee Lewis was born on May 26, 1923 near Clem, Oregon to Lee Albert and Nellie Lucille (Merritt) Larch.  She lived in and around Central Oregon for 18 years before moving to Corvallis to attend College on a 4H scholarship.  She attended Oregon Agricultural College earning a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics in 1945.  This was where...

Carol A. Zenger

Carol A. Zenger

Mar 14, 2021

Albany- In Loving Memory of Carol A. Zenger. Full Obituary Pending.

Denise Anne Bridges

Denise Anne Bridges

Mar 14, 2021

Lebanon- Denise Anne (Still) Bridges was born on November 7, 1956 in Weatherford, Texas to Donald Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Bolduc) Still. At a young age her family relocated to Garden Grove, California. Denise attended Santiago High School until 11th grade and eventually would earn her GED. She began working at the Umpco factory in Garden Grove but would...

Thomas G. Bleth

Thomas G. Bleth

Mar 12, 2021

Thomas G. Bleth was born on October 19, 1943 in Vancouver, Washington to Thomas N. Bleth an Berniece Butz. He was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in 1961. Thomas would serve in the U.S. Army Reserves and eventually, Thomas would find a career as a building operator in the Vancouver School District....