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CHAPMAN, Delbert — Age 93, of Yoncalla, Oregon, passed away
on March 18, 2005. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL (541)672-2611.
Constance D. Warner
WARNER, Constance D. — Was born on January 31, 1916, in Veblen, South Dakota, to Alfred and Bertha (Dalberg) Thompson. Constance passed away at a St. Helens, Oregon, care center on March 15, 2005, at the age of 89. She was educated in South Dakota, graduating in 1934. She moved to Roseburg, Oregon, in 1946, then to Brookings and Beaverton, Oregon, where she lived before moving to St. Helens four years ago. Early on Constance was a homemaker on a wheat farm in South Dakota, while living in Beaverton she worked for five years at Tektronix, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Lutheran denomination and the Ladies VFW. Constance is survived by her sons, William Warner and Clarende Warner, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Delores Landis. Private family service and niche inurnment will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. COLUMBIA FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Mae Walker
WALKER, Ruby Mae — Age 93, passed away in a local foster home with her family in attendance on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. She was born in Texas on March 1, 1912, the only daughter of John Dennis and Mary Ann (Powers) Herring. An older brother, R.V. and two younger brothers, J.B. (Jake) and W.A. (Dubs) completed the family. Ruby was married to Charles Lynn Gunn in 1930. To this union was born a daughter, Gynn Oneida, and a son, John Truman. In 1955, she married Winston Wallace Walker and gained two step-sons, Andrew and Michael. Ruby and Winston lived in Whittier, California and near Beaverton, Oregon, for some time before finally settling into Canyonville, Oregon, where they operated Canyon Camera Center several years before Win's health forced him to retire. Win served Canyonville as City Councilor and then Mayor for eight years. Ruby served as Deputy Recorder and then City Recorder from 1974 until 1977. She enjoyed this work very much and only retired when her declining health made it necessary. When her health improved, she took over the management and care of the landscaping at City Hall from 1980 until 1992. At 80 years of age, she finally had to give it up. It was at the age of 80 that she began to explore drawing and painting. Her portraits and landscapes are treasured by her family. How many more lovely pieces she could have done if Macular Degeneration had not damaged her eyesight and Arthritis had not crippled her fingers. Ruby loved people and her greatest pleasure was in helping others. She will be remembered for her unfailing kindness to all. She so appreciated the loving care given her at Miller Manor by Alice Miller, Lena, Amanda, and Tammie and by her physician, Dr. Mark Philips. Also the faithful visits of Pastor John Gustafson who she always referred to as "Brother John". Survivors include her daughter, Gynn; son, Truman; step-sons, Andrew and Michael, nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. A great- granddaughter and a great great-grandson will add to her descendants when they are born in May. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, two husbands, one granddaughter, and one great- granddaughter. Weather permitting, graveside services will be held in the Canyonville Cemetery at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Winston Walker. If it is cold and rainy, the service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home on Old Pacific Highway near Myrtle Creek. Call Mountain View at 863-3148 on the morning of the 23rd if the weather seems questionable. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to: Talking Book and Braille Services, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-3950.
Janice M. Swanson
SWANSON, Janice M., — Age 67, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at her home on her beloved South Umpqua River. She passed away due to complications from cancer. Janice was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1937, to Frank and Jean Hoodless. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Education and was a member of the ZTA sorority. After college, Janice moved to San Diego, California, to teach, where she met and married Olof Erling Swanson of Mmaroneck, New York, in 1962. After three years in San Diego, the couple moved to Medford, Oregon, for two years then on to Roseburg. Janice taught in three states, but primarily in the Winston/Dillard School District from 1974 through 1994. She also taught at St. Joseph’s Sutherlin West and various substitute positions in Roseburg and Winston/Dillard schools. Janice is survived by her husband Erl; two daughters, Kristin and her husband, Scott Smith of Springfield, Oregon; Laura and her husband, Allen Danskine of Bellingham, Washington; and four wonderful grandchildren. She also leaves two brothers, Gary Hoodless of Palm Desert, California and James Hoodless of Issaquah, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. Janice loved teaching. She touched many hearts, minds and souls in her career as an educator. She made a difference in countless lives, and will be dearly missed by many. She leaves behind not only her family, but also numerous friends whom she thanks for their support throughout her illness. We will all miss you, Jan. Jan did not want a service. She suggested that donations in lieu of flowers may be given in her memory to a teacher’s fund payable to either Green Elementary School, 4498 Carnes Road, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470, or Brockway School, 2520 Brockway Road, Winston, Oregon, 97470.
Lois Della Sinclair
SINCLAIR, Lois Della — Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, and formally of Roseville, California, passed away on March 17, 2005, at her son’s home. Lois was born on October 11, 1914, in Spokane, Washington, to Erwin and Verga (Woodward) Brown. Lois and her husband, Wayne moved to Roseburg in 2003 in order to be closer to their son, Scotty. Lois enjoyed being active all her life and working with the public. Lois worked as a sales clerk for years in a department store in California. On July 31, 1935, Lois married her sweetheart, Wayne Sinclair in Pasadena, California. Lois enjoyed reading, traveling, cooking, crocheting, and knitting even as of late. Lois is survived by her husband, Wayne; son, John and his wife, Josephine “Jo”; son, Laird “Scotty”; special friend, Ginger Stratton; nine grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Virginia and Irma. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 2 p.m., at Roseburg Memorial Gardens with Pastor Dennis Pust from Roseburg Alliances Church Officiating. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Theresa Jarvis McMillan
McMILLAN, Jean Theresa Jarvis — Passed away of natural causes at home on March 15, 2005. A memorial mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, 811 S. Latah St., Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. Father Mel Sprute will be officiating. Jean Theresa Jarvis McMillan was born on September 2, 1928, in Massena, New York, the daughter of Roy and Mabel LaPlante. She grew up in Malone, New York, and graduated from high school at St. Joseph's Academy. She received her Registered Nurses Degree in Montreal, Canada and was employed as a R.N. in New York, Oregon, and Idaho until she retired at the age of 69 in 1998. She married Robert F. Jarvis in Malone in 1952. After his death, she married William J. McMillan in Fort Covington, New York, in 1959. In 1963, she moved with her family to Eagle Point, Oregon and resided there until 1973 when they moved back to New York. She moved back to Oregon in the late 1970's and in 1988 she relocated to Boise, where she resided until her passing. She is survived by her seven children, JoAnn and her husband, Larry Luehring of Corpus Christi, Texas; Bonnie Viker of Boise; Paul and his wife, Tilda Jarvis of Redding, California; Robert and his wife, Dawn Jarvis of Winston, Oregon; William and his wife, Lori McMillan of Roseburg; Steven McMillan of Winston; and Mark and his wife, Jacqueline McMillan of Reno, Nevada; thirteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert LaPlante and her husband, Robert Jarvis. Arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Idaho.
Carol Leah Maggini
MAGGINI, Carol Leah — Loving mother of us all crossed over March 3, 2005, to rejoin the energy of life's sources. Carol was an intelligent woman with an amazing amount of integrity, she had a strong will and unending love of life. She had a heart of gold that she shared openly (along with her smile) with family and friends, animals and nature. Carol was a true humanitarian, compassionate and honest with a beautiful, loving and gentle soul. She will be greatly missed by her family and the world! We are thankful for her and all her teachings of love. There will be a "Celebration of Life" potluck for Carol at home in Camas Valley on the 25th of March at 1:00 p.m. All who shared a laugh or tear are welcome. Bring your favorite dish, drink, and memory.
Paul Joseph Frost
FROST, Paul Joseph "Copper Man" — Age 85, of Sutherlin, Oregon, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. He was born on December 27, 1919, in Red Bluff, California, the son of John and Zona Frost. He had been a resident of the Oakland-Sutherlin area since 1964. He married Gwendolyn DeRoest in Carson City, Nevada, on August 1, 1948. Paul had been a rancher all his life and had a ranch northeast of Oakland, Oregon. He also ran backhoe for Ralf Hakanson and put in phone cable for Kinnan, Hinkle & McCoy. He was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Oakland. Paul was known as the "Copper Man". He used copper charged with electricity to help rid him of his arthritis pain and wrote and published a booklet about it so that others might be helped. His book has been all over the country. He also loved to hunt and square dance. He and Gwen have square danced all over the USA and Canada. He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Gwen; sons, Dennis of Sutherlin; Michael Frost and Keiko Frost, both of Apple Valley, California and Darryl Frost of Oakland. He also leaves his grandchildren, Alisa and Gary Peterson and their son, Khol of Stanford, Connecticut; Douglas and Michelle Frost of Atlanta, Georgia; Nathan and Anne Marie Frost of Sacramento, California; Jason and Autumn Frost and their sons, (Paul's great-grandsons) Walker and Chayce of South Dakota, Samantha Frost of Hawaii, D.J. Frost of Eugene, Oregon; and Colton Frost of Medford, Oregon. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Church of Oakland. Officiating will be Pastor Dana Perreard. Private interment will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory can be made to the elevator fund at the Community Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Chapel.
KUYKENDALL, Edith M. — Age 89, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away March 19, 2005. Services pending, TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL.
BROWN, Tanya Jean — Age 59, of Glendale, Oregon, passed away March 18, 2005. Arrangements pending, MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. (541) 863-3148
Darley Edward Ware
WARE, Darley Edward — Age 95, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005, peacefully with family nearby. He was born on April 23, 1909, in Roseburg, to Thomas Edward and Nora Elizabeth (Jones) Ware. Darley grew up and attended school in Roseburg. On August 12, 1931, Darley married Wanda Mae Wood in Roseburg. Darley owned and operated the Laurel Crest Ranch northwest of Roseburg. Ranching was his life's work. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church, and was active in the Douglas Co. Livestock Association, Oregon Wool Growers, Charter member of the Douglas Co. Sheriffs Posse, Boy Scout Leader, member of Edenbower School Board (when it consolidated with Roseburg district #4), Roseburg School Board for five years, Chairman of the School Board in 1961, member of Riverside Grange since 1936, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, life member of the Elk's Lodge and the NRA. One of the proudest accomplishments of his life was being the oldest student to fly solo at the age of 65 on February 28, 1975. He later went on to get his private pilots license. Darley had a great love for his family, hunting, fishing, and flying. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Ware; and sister, Shirley Calhoun. He is survived by his wife, of 73 years Wanda Mae Ware of Roseburg; children, Joanne and her husband, Les West of Roseburg; Don and his wife, Wannell Ware of Brownsville, Oregon; Mollie LeClaire of Tualatin, Oregon; Romey Ware of Roseburg; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 19, 2005. LONG AND SHUKLE handled the arrangements.
Sonya Keizer
KEIZER, Sonya — Her long battle with cancer is finally over and we will greatly miss her. As her family we are tremendously honored to have had her as our shining light to guide us. Determined to live life to the fullest, she has blessed us in doing so. We have had so many wonderful times with her. Her generosity and love have touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Her humor and orneriness has left us laughing. Perhaps Mom's favorite thing to do was to simply, keep going, Mom felt if she stayed active and was doing something she wasn't dying. After our father, John Keizer, passed away she continued taking adventurous trips. Her travels took her to Greece, the Middle East, Europe, and the Hawaiian Islands. We enjoyed many family vacations, her favorite spot was at the condo on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. She loved spending time on the islands and enjoyed treating her grandchildren to many of its treasures. Mom contributed tremendously to the community by volunteering her time and energy. She was active in the Lionesses, Rotary, Republican Womens and volunteered at Mercy Hospital. As owner of the Old Town Cafe, she was able to meet many wonderful people that have become close to our family. Being able to help other people was an important part of her life. She is survived by her sons, Paul and Dan; grandchildren, John Paul; Nicole; Garrett; Holland; and Hayden; sisters, Gloria Burt; and Linda White; and mother, Shirley Swenson. Sonya was preceded in death by her husband, John Keizer; and parents, Raymond Hale Swenson and Marion Alma Swenson. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Blvd, Roseburg.
Dolores Ann Durant
Durant, Dolores Ann — Age 71, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, after a very long battle with cancer. She fought that battle to the end and was an inspiration to family and friends. She was born Dolores A. Souza in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on September 28, 1933, to John and Ethel (Vincent) Souza. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from the Azores in the early part of the century. She was married to George A. Durant on July 4, 1953, in Mattapoisette, Massachusetts. They moved to California in 1959 where they raised their four daughters. They retired to Arizona in 1990 and moved to Roseburg in 1999 to be with their family. Dolores was an accomplished artist who loved to paint, knit and crochet. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially at the Oregon coast. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing the piano. She enjoyed playing all kinds of parlor games with her family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George A Durant; four daughters, Michele M. Miller and her husband, Bill of Roseburg; Christine Bostrom and her husband, Marty of Yucca Valley, California, Laurie Durant and Jodi Heil and her husband, Greg all of Prescott, Arizona; two brothers: John Souza and his wife, Elsie of Fort Pierce, Florida and Bob Souza and his wife, Sue of Thousand Oaks, California, one sister, Sylvia Lyons and her husband Jesse of Yucca Valley. She is also survived and celebrated by 13 grandchildren, their extended families and five great-grandchildren. There will be a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005. There will be a graveside service that same day at 2 p.m., at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Roseburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Florence Schmerer Chaiton
CHAITON, Florence Schmerer — Age 88, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005, with her family around her. She was born on April 16, 1916, in New York City, New York, the daughter of Harry and Selma (Hirtenstein) Grossberger. She moved to Miami, Florida in 1950, and raised her family there. From around 1980 until 2004 she lived in various places in Florida, settling finally to the south of Tampa. In September, 2004 she moved to Oregon. She was united in marriage to William Schmerer in 1940. Some years after his untimely death, she married Phillip Chaiton, who also predeceased her. Florence was a legal secretary by profession, working in that field in New York and in Miami. She served in World War II as a civilian employee of the United States Signal Corps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She volunteered countless hours to the community in which she lived, including active fund-raising and support in the auxiliary for the National Children’s Cardiac Hospital in Miami, serving as a reading aide for children in the Tampa public schools and always, in one way or another, supporting causes that benefitted children and others in need. When she was 80 she began studying for her Bat Mitzvah, including studying the Hebrew language for the first time, and proved her competence in a ceremony in January 1997. Florence is survived by her sister, Helen Arenwald of New York, her sister-in-law Margaret Schmerer of Woodland Hills. California, her three children, Susan Schmerer Haacke and husband Wally of Umpqua, Oregon, Hal Schmerer and wife Miriam of Manchester, Missouri, and David Schmerer and wife Priscilla of Jacksonville, Florida, six grandchildren, Avi Schmerer and wife Tonya of Phoenix, Arizona, Naomi Schmerer Briggs of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Matthew Schmerer of Austin, Texas, Jason Schmerer of Jacksonville, Florida, Jeannie Callahan and husband Joseph of Winston, Oregon, and Kathy Cross and husband Tom of Sutherlin, Oregon, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held in Miami, Florida, where she is interred at Mt. Nebo/Kendall cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Mazon, The Jewish Response to Hunger, 1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Melvin Bryant
BRYANT, Melvin — Age 65, of Big Spring, Texas, formerly of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services were held on Saturday at Myers and Smith Chapel in Big Spring. Graveside services were held at the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Texas. He lived in Sutherlin in 1993 and 1994. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Gray, and Dorothy Buchanan, both of Vincent, Texas; three brothers, Jimmie Bryant and Eugene Bryant, both of Big Spring, and Raymond Bryant of Vincent, and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by MYERS AND SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Velma I. Bradsby
Bradsby, Velma I. Harris — Passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at a Roseburg, Oregon care facility where she has lived for the past ten years. She was 99 years, two months and twelve days old. Prior to moving to the care home, she had lived in the vicinity of Elkton, Oregon for several years. She was born on December 4, 1905 in Bethany, Nebraska, to Solomon Charles ‘Charlie’ Harris and Mary Alice Sparrow and was raised from the age of five by her mother and her step-father, James Kerrick. Her husband, Wilbur Byron Bradsby, whom she married on November 20, 1935, passed away on October 13, 1984, near Elkton. He had worked on several cattle ranches in Douglas County after moving to Oregon from Nebraska in the early 1950s. Velma came from a long line of ancestors who lived into their nineties, some who came over on the Mayflower. The most noted being Wm. Bradford and John Alden- Alden living to the ripe old age of 102. Those who did not come on the Mayflower, followed closely in the 1640s to early 1670s. One ancestor started the first iron works in the colonies and was befriended by the Indian, ‘King Phillip’, in the Indian wars in Massachusetts. Her ancestors defended liberty in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Velma grew to womanhood in Bethany, near Lincoln, Nebraska, attending Business School there. She worked as a secretary in the School District in Nebraska and during World War II, as secretary in the shipyards in Vancouver, Washington, while her son fought in France against the German army. Most of her adult life though, she and her husband lived on ranches. He working with cattle and breaking horses and she cooking for the ranch hands. Velma always had her door open, a ready cup of coffee and something to eat no matter what time of the day. It didn’t matter if you were a friend or stranger, you were welcome. These past couple years she has been unable to communicate very well and has been pretty much bed fast, but she’s always been a gracious lady with a ready smile. Along with her parents and husband she is preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Daryl Kerrick and two sisters, Helen Jones and Margaret Hill. She leaves to mourn, one son, Howard Neilsen and his wife, Ruth, of Roseburg, Oregon; one brother, Jesse Kerrick of Winston, Oregon; and two sisters, Lila Butler of Middleton, Idaho and Jean Martindale of Morrill, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Cathie Kerrick of Roseburg; four grandchildren, Neil and Gary of Winston; Lynn and Bruce of Roseburg; fifteen great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Monday March 21, 2005, at the Melrose Ward of the Church Of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, located at 2001 West Bertha Street in Roseburg. Conducting will be Bishop Andrew Fryer. Concluding services will be at 4 p.m. at the Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg, Oregon. Friends may pay their respects before the funeral at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Chapel.
HUSEN, Keith — Age 76, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2005. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL (541)679-6983.
LOOP, Marjorie Mae — Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on March 18, 2005. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL (541)679-6983.
OREAR, Kevin — Age 47, of Myrtle Point, Oregon, passed away on March 18, 2005, Arrangements pending. Mountain view memorial chapel (541)863-3148.
BAGSHAW, Joseph — Age 79, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2005. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL (541)672-2611.
OAR, Berl — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2005. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL (541)672-2611.
Edith M. Kuykendall
KUYKENDALL, Edith M. — Age 89, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was born on October 17, 1915, in DeQueen, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry N. and Demie E. (Wright) Wolf. She was raised and educated in Arkansas. She moved west and settled in Oregon in the 1950's. She was married to Albert "Al" Kuykendall for forty years. He passed away in 1996. She enjoyed craft work including crocheting and was a doll collector. She also enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Winston. She is survived by a daughter, Elsie Browning and her husband, Dan of Winston; a stepson, Harlan Kuykendall of Medford, Oregon; and a sister, Cybil Clark of Winston. She also leaves five grandchildren, Randy Ward and his wife, Victoria of Leonardtown, Maryland; Vicki Tschon and her husband, Manfred of Newberg, Oregon; Twila Donald and her husband, Jim of Ridgefield, Washington; Becky Richardson and David Richardson, both of Roseburg, Oregon. Mrs. Kuykendall had seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al; a son, Wayne; a brother, Wildon Wolf and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at Taylor's Family Chapel on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Holleman. Private interment will be at the Civil Bend Pioneer Cemetery in Winston. Friends may pay their respects Monday (today) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
ZEISZLER, Ellan — Age 75, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on March 21, 2005. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541)673-4455.
WING, Billie — Age 60, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on March 20, 2005. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL (541)679-6983.
MILLER, Elsie Louise — Age 81, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on March 21, 2005. Arrangements pending. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS (541)459-2281.
MCGARVIE, Roderick — Age 92, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed way on March 19, 2005. Arrangements pending. MYRTLE GROVE FUNERAL SERVICE (541)440-9187.
Keith Dale Husen
HUSEN, Keith Dale — On March 19, 2005, Keith Dale Husen gathered his family and said his last goodbyes. For more than 10 years he had valiantly battled cancer with courage and the determination to overcome it. Even with his positive outlook, it just wasn't enough. . . Keith was born to Minnie (Pollock) and Carl Husen in Grants Pass, Oregon, on the 30th of September, 1928. He and his brother, Carl Calvin Husen, who survives, were the fourth generation of the Pollock family to be born and raised north of Grants Pass in the Jump-Off-Joe Creek area. Keith met Evelyn Waffle while life guarding on the Rogue River one summer. He was completing a teaching degree at Southern Oregon College. They married in 1950 and he was called to serve two years in the U.S. Army in Seoul, Korea. Upon completion of his tour, he returned home to Evelyn and his teaching career. They would have celebrated their 55th anniversary in June. Keith taught school for 36 years in the Roseburg and Winston, Oregon, school districts. He also enjoyed coaching sports. He and Evelyn raised two sons in the rural Olalla area near Winston. Keith gave inspiration to his sons, Marvin Keith and Rollie Dale, with his fondness for community activities, fundraisers, helping friends and neighbors and teaching. Keith found goodness and beauty in all things natural. He enjoyed gardening and raising livestock and had a special love for horses and watching them run on the ranch. During this time, Keith served as President of the Tenmile PTA and was often called upon for his carpentry skills to construct booths for the annual carnivals. He led 4-H clubs for 12 years, instructing his kids and many others in the community in the proper care and feeding of livestock. His “Olalla Papagos” won many awards at the county and state fairs. Keith will be missed by those whose lives he touched in his uniquely strong and gentle way, especially his boys, their wives, and his six grandchildren. It has always been a real pleasure and sense of pride for them to hear, while in a store, restaurant, or even a hospital, "Hey, aren't you Mr. Husen?" or " I was in your class at Joseph Lane (or Green or Winston Jr. High). You were my favorite teacher! You made me want to learn! You showed me I could!” And of course he was Keith Husen and he remembered each and every one of them. Yes, Keith was a strong, kind and gentle father and husband to the end. We all love you Dad. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, March 25, 2005, at Taylor's Family Chapel, 245 S.W. Main St., Winston. After the service, a gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of Marvin and Janet Husen, 209 Dodson View Road., Roseburg (Green District).
Eugene Vinson Lincoln
LINCOLN, Eugene Vinson — Age 93, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. He was born in Arkansas on September 7, 1911, the son of Lewis and Maybelle (Vinson) Lincoln. Gene lost his mother at the age of three, and as a result of that his father took him and his infant brother to South Dakota, and he was raised and educated on the Sioux Indian Reservation until high school. As a young man he dropped out of college in Kansas City, Missouri, to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. His time in the C.C.C. brought him out to Oregon and he was stationed at the McKenzie Bridge, it was there that he met and married his first wife, Opal Barklow. While in the Eugene, Oregon, area he decided to go back to college and finish his education. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1934. He then started out on a career in teaching and school administrating; he did this at several rural schools throughout Oregon. In 1948, he moved to Roseburg, and began a career in life insurance until his retirement in 1976. During his time he also did some teaching at Sutherlin and Roseburg High Schools. After his retirement he ran and operated Lincoln Rubber Stamps until 1999. He was fondly known as the “Stamp Man”. Mr. Lincoln enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting. At one time he was the Senior Champion Trap Shooter. He is survived by seven children, Bill Lincoln and his wife, Joy of Roseburg; Tom Lincoln of Springfield, Oregon; Karen Craiglow and her husband, Jack of Florida; Kathy Tindall of Minnesota; David Flury and his wife, Susan of Glide, Oregon; Michael Flury and his wife, Jennifer of Portland, Oregon; and Steven Flury of Alaska; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his extended family at Callahan Court. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wendall and Lewis; and his wife, Marie. There will be a memorial announcement at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Guthrie ‘Gus’ Harris Casinger
CASINGER, Guthrie “Gus” Harris, — Age 80, of Oakland, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005. He was born on April 22, 1924, in Scotland, Arkansas, the son of Thomas and Alice (Harris) Casinger. He served his country from 1943 to 1946 during WW II, in the South Pacific Theatre, as a Gunners Mate while in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the timber industry as a tree faller, cutting trees from Alaska to California. He taught many other loggers how to lay down a tree. He moved to Douglas County in 1954 where he made many life long friends. He was united in marriage to Jean Means in 1977. Gus was well known for his prowess at the shuffleboard table. In 2000, he along with the late Bill Fisher, were inducted in the Pacific Northwest Shuffleboard Hall of Fame. Gus is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jean; two sons, Tom Casinger and his friend, Charlene, of O'Kay, Oklahoma, and Shawn Means and his wife, Paula of Milwaukee, Oregon; four daughters, Linda Viera of Mapleton, Oregon; Kathie Sellars and her husband, Dan of Nehalem, Oregon; Kimberly Mottinger of Aberdeen, Washington; and Kelly Frazier and her husband, Mark of Oakland, Oregon; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as a two sisters, Wilda Lutz of Junction City, Oregon and Roberta Detering and her husband, Wallace of Harrisburg, Oregon. Also numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. The family would like to thank his special friends who stood with him and to Anne with Mercy Hospice for her care and compassion throughout these months. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Taylor's Family Chapel with Chaplain Karen Iovin officiating. Military rites will be offered by the VFW District Twelve Honor Guard. A potluck will follow at the Winston VFW Hall. Private interment will be at the Roseburg VA National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Hospice or the Roseburg VA Hospital TCU.
Tanya Jean Brown
BROWN, Tanya Jean—Age 59, of Glendale, Oregon, passed away at her home early Friday morning on March 18, 2005. She is survived by a daughter, Joanna Brown and a grandson, Travis Turner both of Azalea, Oregon; another daughter, Layanna Brown Tatreau and two grandchildren, Kyle Tatreau and Roxanna Tatreau, all of St. Paul, Minnesota; life partner, Guy Hutchinson of Azalea; a brother, and sister-in-law, Joe and Jeri Paul of Azalea; a brother, Jack Piggott of Bellflower, Washington; a sister, Carleen Swank of Bakersfield, California; a sister, Tina Blount of Shasta City, California; a sister, and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Russ Hall of Peoria, Arizona; a sister, Joan of Kentucky; a sister, Kitty of Washington; a special family friend, Nina Pavloff of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Brenton and Nelly Hale; parents, Doris and Martin Pavloff; granddaughter, Tashauna Tatreau; a sister, Pam Roll; a brother, Sam Pavloff and nephews; Richard Swank and Christopher Minoli. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Mountain View Memorial Chapel at Myrtle Creek, Oregon is assisting the family.
Ellen Joyce Billick
BILLICK, Ellen Joyce — Age 73, of Riddle, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2005. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Shellbrook, Canada, to parents Dan and Leta Keogh. Ellen married John Billick III in Reno, Nevada, on July 19, 1950. Ellen lived in Riddle with her family for twenty-nine years. She served on the Riddle Cemetery Board and was involved in community activities. Ellen worked as a caregiver. She loved spending time with her family and making crafts. Ellen is survived by her two siblings, Art Keogh and Rita Shephard, both of Drain, Oregon; three sons, Johnny and Bill Billick, both of Riddle; and Jim Billick of Everett, Washington; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, John; her mother; three brothers, and a sister. Ellen will be dearly missed. She was an amazingly strong and positive woman. We will always love her and keep her in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held on a later date.
Jane Inga Garland
GARLAND, Jane Inga— Age 85, passed away on March 12, 2005, at a local care facility. Jane was born on March 24, 1919, to Martin and Gertrude Snippen in Joplin, Montana. After high school, Jane married James Garland on June 29, 1946, in Seattle, Washington. Jane lived in the Oregon area since 1955, when she worked as head file clerk for Boeing Aircraft and in the South Pacific. Jane also enjoyed dancing, reading, singing, and all types of music. Jane attended the Faith Lutheran Church and enjoyed her friendships there. Jane is survived by her husband, Jim; her son, Greg of Roseburg; her daughter, Shelley of Beaverton, Oregon; her granddaughter, Janelle of Tigard, Oregon; her grandson, Rory who is a marine and stationed in Iraq for two years; her sister, Shirley of Great Falls, Montana; and sister, Arlene of Seattle. Jane is preceded in death by her brother, Harold; her sister, Doris; her brother, Danny; and her twin sister, Jean who passed away in 2001. Jane will be laid to rest at Roseburg Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. on Tuesday March 22, 2005. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses is in charge of arrangements. Private cremation rites have been held.
