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Ston Edgar Yackamouih Jr.
YACKAMOUIH, Ston Edgar Jr. — A service for Ston Jr. will be held at the Tri City Church of Christ, 180 Briggs Drive, in Tri City, Oregon, on Friday, January 27, at 1 p.m. Ston Jr., age 37, lived in Riddle, Oregon, and passed away
in Coquille, Oregon, on January 19, 2006. Ston Jr. was born in Crescent City, California, on January 23, 1968, where he attended local schools. He was very active in sports including football, basketball, bowling, swimming, wrestling, baseball and golf. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1986. Following graduation Ston Jr. married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Tina Pickle. Together they had two daughters, Jessica and Ashley and a son, Ston III. Ston Jr. worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Westbrook Wood Products for 10 years. He then moved to Riddle and worked for Huffman and Wright for the past nine years. Ston Jr. loved being a mechanic. Throughout his life he maintained his love of sports. He was very active in the local youth sports programs acting as an umpire and assistant coach. Above all, Ston Jr. was a loving and devoted family man, spending nearly all of his free time with his wife and three children. He will be sorely missed by his family, co-workers and community. Ston Jr. is survived by his wife, Tina; daughters, Jessica and Ashley; son, Ston III; mother and father, Jerrilyn and Ston Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah Yackamouih and John Baker; Kimberly and Mike Lourenzo; Jennifer Yackamouih and Blaine Hurly, all of Crescent City; great-grandmother, Marjorie Geneve of San Francisco, California; mother-in-law, Glenda Pickle of Myrtle Point, Oregon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cynthia and Leland Johnson of Myrtle Point; Debra and Rogelio Pano of Fresno, California; Melissa and Tom Laffey of Eagle River, Alaska; Janet and Shane Smith of Myrtle Point; nieces and nephews, Matthew and Jennifer Gooden of Coos Bay, Oregon; Chris Johnson of Myrtle Point; Amanda, Ashley, Alicia, Deanna and Sierra Smith, all of Myrtle Point; Tara Kight of Fresno; and honorary grandparents, Pat and John Sinclair of Crescent City. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Orlen Pickle and his nephew, Thomas Joseph Laffey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riddle Girls Softball Team Association, care of Riddle High School, P.O. Box 45, Riddle, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
RUNYAN, Kathryn L. — Age 80, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on January 23, 2006. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2006, at Myrtle Creek Family Funeral Home at 3 p.m., with Pastor John P. Gustafson officiating. (541) 863-5122.
Mildred Ethel Webb
WEBB, Mildred Ethel — Age 87, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2006. She was born in White, South Dakota, on June 19, 1918, to Edwin and Minnie (Scholl) Moon. In December of 1937, she married Claude Williams in Roseburg, Oregon. She served as a welder at the Van Port Shipyard during WWII. Mildred got her education in elementary and business training and worked as a secretary and a bookkeeper for many years. On February 28, 1943, she married Wilbur A. Webb in Portland, Oregon. Mildred moved from Roseburg to Eugene in 1996. She was a member of the Dixonville Grange and the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Eugene. Mildred was a very caring person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved gardening, knitting, crocheting and traveling. Mildred was preceded in death by her husbands, Claude Williams in Iowa and Wilbur A. Webb on December 23, 1995. She is survived by a brother, Russell E. Moon of Brookings, Oregon; sisters, Alyce C. Anglin of Dallas, Oregon; Bertha A. Millhollen of Eugene; and Alta B. Roberts of Shelton, Washington. Private interment has been held within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in her name can be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Eugene. LONG & SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL handled the arrangements.
Betty Mae Thompson
THOMPSON, Betty Mae — Age 72, of Sutherlin, Oregon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2006, from her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 6, 1933, in Reydell, Arkansas, daughter of Spencer Grady and Mary Maude (Capps) Wiggs. She was united in marriage to Marvin Thompson on August 2, 1952, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a Christian and they were members of the Roseburg Church of God. Betty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Marvin of Sutherlin; a daughter, Karen Ray and her husband, Delbert of Lemoore, California; two sons, Rick Thompson and his wife, Katherine of Salem; Ron Thompson and his wife, Noreen of Roseburg; seven grandchildren, Justin; Aiko; Darlene; Amanda; Jacob; Melinda; and Jennifer; as well as seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Roseburg Church of God on Monday, January 30, 2006, at 4 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Doyle Pooler. Private interment will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Coalinga, California. Memorial donations may be made to the Roseburg Church of God. The family would like to thank Darrel Hand with Douglas Hospice and Dr. Connie Grady. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL is assisting the family.
Juniaetta Hazel Soeteber
SOETEBER, Juniaetta Hazel — Age 82, of Riddle, Oregon, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, January 25, 2006. She was born in Chehalis, Washington, on June 30, 1923, to the late Fred and Dorothea Brown. She grew up in Centralia, Washington, and also went to school there. Juniaetta met her husband to be, LeRoy Soeteber in the shipyards in Vancouver, Washington, where they both worked as welders. They were married in Spokane, Washington, on July 4, 1944. Juniaetta and LeRoy lived in Northern Idaho, before coming to the Riddle area where she lived for the past 52 years. Her husband, LeRoy preceded her in death on July 10, 1995. Surviving are one daughter, Sherry and her husband, George Dawson of Riddle; one son, Terry and his wife, Janice Soeteber of Grants Pass, Oregon; one brother, Darrell and his wife, Lillian Brown of Canyonville, Oregon; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorial contributions to New Beginnings S.P.C.A, PO Box 1494, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470. At her request, there will not be any services held. Private urn disposition will be at a later date. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, assisted the family.
Mary Lee Shoults
SHOULTS, Mary Lee — Age 67, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on December 30, 2005. Mary Lee was born in Roseburg, Oregon, on February 17, 1938, to Floyd and Mabel Baughman who preceded her in death. She lived in Winston, Oregon, since 1955. Mary Lee was in the first graduating class from Douglas High School in 1956. After her graduation she met and married her husband of 46 years, A.D. Shoults on February 14, 1959. In November of 1959 they had the first of two children a son, Curtis and 18 months later in May of 1961 a daughter, Ramona. In 1973, when her children were older and in school Mary Lee became Douglas County’s Winston Branch Librarian where she remained until her retirement. Mary Lee loved to read and work with the people and children at the library. She was well recognized and loved in her community. She is survived by her loving husband, A.D. Shoults of Winston; her son, Curtis Wayne Shoults and his wife, Annette Shoults of Winston; two grandchildren, Jennifer Cotton and Chad Northcraft ages 25 and 26, also of Winston; daughter, Ramona Lynn Schaan and her husband, Allan Schaan of Roseburg; two grandchildren, Kiarra Schaan, age 5, and Kyle Schaan, four months, that she loved with all of her heart; sisters, Bonnie Jean Lewis and her husband, William and their daughter, Jean of Eugene, Oregon; Dolores Marie Lehtinen and Pamela Bowers of Woodinville, Washington; loving cousins, Norma Behm and Arleta Kight; and longtime friends, Scotti Trim and Joyce and Verdo Ligon; as well as many other cherished friends and relatives. Her life on earth has ended and her pathways no more she will trod, but her name is written in gold in the autograph of God. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Douglas County Library in Mary Lee’s name will be used to purchase large print books for the Winston’s Branch Library, where a special book section has been set up in her honor. Mary Lee lived her life on this earth as an Angel with a loving and compassionate soul. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will forever be our Angel in heaven and will be greatly missed.
Henry Less Pingleton
PINGLETON, Henry Less — Funeral services for Henry Less Pingleton, age 95, of Coquille, Oregon, will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Coquille Community Center, 115 N. Birch, in Coquille. Interment will be held at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, 94105 Rink Creek Lane, Coquille. Pastor John Baldwin will officiate. Henry was born on December 11, 1910, in Alton, Missouri, to William and Grace (Cox) Pingleton. He passed away on January 24, 2006, at a Eugene, Oregon, hospital. Henry moved to Coquille in 1935 and was hired as a carpenter, building the Coquille Plywood Plant (last known as Georgia Pacific). He continued to work at the plywood plant and his last position was as head sander foreman before he semi-retired in 1964. He continued to work as a self employed carpenter, roofing and painting many homes in the area as well as remodeling and adding foundations under existing homes. He built two homes of his own and one for one of his children, as well as owning many rentals in the area. He also owned and operated a lawnmower and saw sharpening service until 2003. Henry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pearl B. (Tennant) Pingleton of Coquille; children and their spouses, Mona and Ray Wilcox of Wilbur, Oregon; Mary and Jerry Aasen of Myrtle Point, Oregon; Sharon and Dave Sturdivant of Coquille; Bob and Grace Pingleton of Newberry, South Carolina; Tom and Darlene Pingleton of Winston, Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Vranes of Portland, Oregon; Pauline Bradshaw of Portland; and Josephine Bottoms. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Storm; and brothers, Charlie, Ray and Perry Pingleton. Services are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service (541) 440-9187.
Pearl B. Raney
RANEY, Pearl B. — Passed away on January 25, 2006. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on October 5, 1920. Pearl married William J. Raney on April 3, 1976, in Reno, Nevada. She worked for A.F. Soar Pencil Factory until she retired in 1975. Pearl loved house plants, outdoor flower gardening and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Raney on January 18, 2006; son, Franklin L. Weseman on December 16, 2005; and sister, June Smeeton. She is survived by her sons, Robert L. Weseman and his wife, Judy of Glide, Oregon; Richard L. Weseman of Fahrump, Nevada; daughters, Georgia Ketchum and her husband, Richard of Roseburg, Oregon; Debbie McFarland and her husband, John of Oakland, Oregon; Vivian Petrie of Sutherlin, Oregon; Carol Nolan of Osborne, Kansas; brother, Franklin Parsons and his wife, Jean of Raymond, Washington; sisters, Lucille Young of Reno, Nevada; Frances King and her husband, Ted of Eureka, California; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A private interment will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. LONG & SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Earl Husmann
HUSMANN, Thomas Earl — Age 60, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 24, 2006. He was born on January 30, 1946, to Harley Claire and Velma Viola (Jepson) Husmann. Thomas served in the Navy in the late 1950’s until the 1960’s. Thomas was a musician, artist and a draftsman. He is survived by daughter, Karla Gilliam; daughter, Kayla Wright; brother, Tony Jepson; brother, Rick Husmann; sister, Charleyne Husmann; granddaughter, Abigail Gilliam; grandson, Malaki Wright; and longtime friends and brothers in Christ, Al Fisher and Jay Kempke and their families. The family wishes to thank everyone for all of their love, support and prayers during this time and always. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Sunset Apartments, 1800 N. Sunset, in Roseburg. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES assisted the family.
Ronald James Gill
GILL, Ronald James — Age 56, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on January 24, 2006, in an accident. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on January 14, 1950, to Garland Gill and Mabel Louise Osborne. Ronnie was a loving father, husband, brother and papa to his special grandchildren, Mason and Ava. He enjoyed his family and friends and his passion was helping others. He had worked for Roseburg Forest Products in Riddle, Oregon, Huffman & Wright Co. in Canyonville, Oregon, and Lone Rock/Sun Studs in Roseburg, Oregon. He was semi-retired and a part time mechanic. Ronnie had many special friends. His best friends were his sons, Ryan and Shaun and his brothers, Johnnie and Walt. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Teresa Gill of Myrtle Creek; sons, Ryan James Gill and Lisa of Sutherlin, Oregon; Shaun Paul Gill and his wife, Tasha; grandchildren, Mason Douglas Gill and Ava Elise Gill; step-daughters, Tasha Keneally and Clint of Redding, California; Nicole Keneally and Chris of Glendale, Arizona; brothers, Walter Gill and Kathy; Johnnie Gill and his wife, Sharon; sister, Wanda Lee Rowe, all of Myrtle Creek; sister, Elizabeth Hagberg and her husband, Terry of Corvallis, Oregon; father, Garland G. Gill and Barbara of Safford, Arizona; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Louise Osborne and his brother, Charlie Vance Gill. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Services will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at the Nazarene Church, 235 NE Rice St., in Myrtle Creek.
Alice Marie Davis
DAVIS, Alice Marie — Age 79, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away at her home on January 23, 2006. She was born in Bluejacket, Oklahoma, on May 18, 1926, to Elmer and Alberta (Foxworthy) Mason. Alice moved to Coos Bay, Oregon, in 1955. In the early 1960’s Alice married John Espie Davis. She lived in Coos Bay until four years ago before moving to Roseburg. Alice enjoyed doing needlework. Survivors include her children, Bill Ferrell of Coos Bay; Sharon Young of Klamath Falls, Oregon; Beverly Scevers of Roseburg; numerous grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; brothers, James Mason of Coos Bay; Vernon Mason; Elmer Mason; Melvin Mason of Oklahoma; sisters, Alberta Winfrey; and Anna Graham of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Davis who passed away in March of 1991; daughter, Delores Plummer who passed away in December of 1991; son, Harold Ferrell who passed away in 1987; and five brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2006, at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay with Reverend Edward M. Scevers officiating. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is assisting the family.
CARROLL, Annie L. — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 25, 2006. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541) 673-4455.
Thomas Earl Husmann
HUSMANN, Thomas Earl — Age 60, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 24, 2006. He was born on January 30, 1946, to Harley Claire and Velma Viola (Jepson) Husmann. Thomas served in the Navy in the late 1950s until the 1960s. Thomas was a musician, artist and a draftsman. He is survived by daughter, Karla Gilliam; daughter, Kayla Wright; brother, Tony Jepson; brother, Rick Husmann; sister, Charleyne Husmann; granddaughter, Abigail Gilliam; grandson, Malaki Wright; and longtime friends and brothers in Christ, Al Fisher and Jay Kempke and their families. The family wishes to thank everyone for all of their love, support and prayers during this time and always. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the Sunset Apartments, 1800 N. Sunset, in Roseburg. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES assisted the family.
Waneta M. Allen
ALLEN, Waneta ‘Nita’ M. — Waneta M. Allen was born the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Murphy) Parrett on March 23, 1929, in Nowata, Oklahoma. Nita, as she was known by her family and friends, married W.G. ‘Pokey’ Allen on August 2, 1947, in Roseburg, Oregon. For 50 years they lived in Newport, Oregon, where she worked as the office manager for the family business, Pokey’s Saw and Honda Shop in Newport. She was also a homemaker and was always busy taking care of her family. Nita attended the Newport Foursquare Church, where she was a member. The family recently moved to Albany, Oregon, to be near family. On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, Nita passed away at her home in Albany with her family by her side. She was 76 years of age. Surviving her are her husband of 58 years, W.G. ‘Pokey’ Allen of Albany; daughters and son-in-laws, Sharon and Ernie Yeck of Newport; Cindy and Charlie DeCuir of Las Vegas, Nevada; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike Allen of Albany; Tim and Susan Allen of Albany; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A private family service has been held. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or your local hospice organization in her memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to ALTERNATIVE BURIAL & CREMATION OF OREGON in Sherwood, Oregon.
Jeanease Detmer
Detmer, Nell Jeanease — Age 90, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2006. She was born September 22, 1915 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of Frederick and Cecilia (Tritsch) Bahlander. She was raised and educated in Ohio and worked as a medical receptionist for many years. Jeanease was united in marriage to Paul Detmer on May 27, 1942 in Berea, Kentucky. They eventually retired to California. Mr. Detmer passed away in 1992. Jeanease later moved to the Winston area to live near her daughter. She enjoyed reading and sewing. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Riggs and her husband Carl of Winston, two grandsons, Matt Riggs of San Diego, California and Alex Riggs, his wife Janet and their daughter, Alyssa of Peshatin, Washington. Three sisters and a brother also preceded her in death. Private family rites will be held with arrangements under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
MCGINNIS, Donald — Age 64, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 30, 2006. Arrangements pending. LONG & SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL (541) 672-2611.
JOHNSON, Jacklyn — Age 73, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on January 30, 2006. Arrangements pending. ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES (541) 672-5836.
ELLIS, Shannon — Age 34, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2006. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541) 673-4455.
BENEDICT, Ted — Age 82, of Tenmile, Oregon, passed away on January 30, 2006. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL. (541) 679-6983.
GILL, Garland — Of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on January 31, 2006, in Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements pending. MYRTLE CREEK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME (541) 863-5122.
Thomas Earl Husmann
HUSMANN, Thomas Earl — Age 60, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 24, 2006. He was born on January 30, 1946, to Harley Claire and Velma Viola (Jepson) Husmann. Thomas served in the Navy in the late 1950’s until the early 1960’s. Thomas was a musician, artist and a architect/draftsman. He is survived by daughter, Karla Gilliam; daughter, Kayla Wright; brother, Tony Jepson; brother, Rick Husmann; sister, Charleyne Husmann; granddaughter, Abigail Gilliam; grandson, Malaki Wright; and longtime friends and brothers in Christ, Al Fisher and Jay Kempke and their families. The family wishes to thank everyone for all of their love, support and prayers during this time and always. A memorial service was held on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the Sunset Apartments, 1800 N. Sunset, in Roseburg. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES assisted the family.
Cameron Joseph Sharp
SHARP, Cameron Joseph — Cameron loved life, music and the outdoors. He passed away on January 27 2006, when he was struck by a snow plow at the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort near Bend, Oregon. Cameron grew up in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, attended South Umpqua Schools and graduated in 2005. He moved to Eugene, Oregon, last spring, working at Triomphe Bistro and was attending classes at Lane Community College. He loved being able to bike around town, listen to local music and snowboard at the area slopes, but most of all he loved spending time with his brothers, Jason and Daniel. He was wise beyond his years. Those who knew him knew they had a friend. He is survived by his parents, Stephan and Mary of Myrtle Creek; brothers, Jason Posey and Daniel Sharp of Eugene; grandparents, Bert and Betsy Sharp of Fairbanks, Alaska; Donna Heutmaker of Seattle; and an impressive assortment of aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. In memory of Cameron and his passion for snowboarding, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a youth educational snowboarding fund. Contributions may be made at any U.S. Bank to the Cameron Joseph Sharp Memorial Fund. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at the Tri City Church of Christ. Family and friends will have an opportunity to share favorite memories, stories and photos. Food will be served after the service.
Carl Simmons
SIMMONS, Carl — Age 77, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2006, of natural causes. He is survived by Mary Ellen, his wife of 53 years; three sons; six grandsons; and two brothers. Carl was the role model and set the example for his sons, Brian, Neil and Greg; and his grandsons, Colton, Jacob, Garrett, Camron, Kyle and Kipp, whom all have become men in his shadow. Carl and all five of his brothers served in the military. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. He later earned engineering degrees at Fresno State and USC. He continued to serve our country by entering the Civil Service where he contributed to the development of numerous aircrafts. His first project was the C130 which became the cargo work horse of the U.S. Military. Carl was instrumental in the testing of the B58 Strategic Bomber and became the 79th man to fly Mach 2 during it’s development. He helped pioneer vertical take off and landing technology that evolved into the Harier Jet used by the British and U.S. Marine Corps. He ended his career at Hill Air Force Base in Utah with further contributions to remote control aircraft, which evolved into surveillance vehicles used today in Iraq. Carl retired to Yoncalla, Oregon, where he had lived for almost 20 years. Carl Simmons truly had the right stuff. He was a remarkable, wonderful man who will be missed by all who loved him. He leaves us all with his wisdom, strength and love. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at the Roseburg National Cemetery.
Connie Lee Their Hollamon Rowlett
ROWLETT, Connie Lee Their Hollamon — Age 61, was born at Douglas Community Hospital in Roseburg, Oregon, on November 27, 1944. She passed away on January 19, 2006, after a long struggle with numerous serious illnesses. Surviving over 34 months at home on a ventilator. She had the strength of the Lord, the will to live and accepted her situation with more courage and grace than most people could possibly endure. The fact that she continued to live totally baffled numerous doctors, nurses and specialists. She lived in the Winston, Oregon, area her entire life. She enjoyed laughing, music, singing, dancing, camping, gardening, fishing, and being “mom” to numerous kids. She deeply loved her family and friends. Connie was preceded in death by her baby son, Darrin; father, Johnnie Their; mother, Ruby E. Robison; and her two brothers, Johnnie “Sonnie” Their and Lloyd ‘Rocky’ Robison. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Hollamon and his wife, Pamela of Cottage Grove, Oregon; Kurtis Hollamon of Winston; sisters, Sherry Robison of San Diego, California; Terry Fredrickson of Winston; Janice Robison of Sutherlin; and sister-in-law, Penny Their. She is also survived by many who called her “MOM,” Thomas W. Rowlett Jr. of Myrtle Creek; Terry Frizzle; Coleen Graviss of Myrtle Creek; David L. Rowlett; Gary Hollonbeck of Dillard, Oregon; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and tons of friends. Connie had the kind of smile that lit up a room and she was always there when someone needed her, day or night, anytime! She was there to feed and house you, cry on her shoulder, give advice, or thump your head when you had it coming. You’ll be sorely missed dear mother, grandmother, sister, niece and friend. You’re in Jesus’s hands now. No more pain or suffering. Breath easy now and run with the Lord. Cuddle and love on your precious baby, Darrin. Watch over us and wait until we get to heaven to hug you again. The family wishes to thank numerous staff members at Mercy Hospital and its affiliates, Dr. Silver; Dr. M. Rahkita; Pastor Jim; all the staff at ICU; the entire respiratory therapy department, especially Scott, Rodney and Cheryl for standing by our family and teaching us; her caregivers, Bonnie, Trish, Shannon, Tayna, Laura and Cindy, who loved her and went well above the call of duty, how to take care of Connie at home and endure all the roller coaster rides. Paige from Parkway Drug Store and The Winston/Dillard ambulance crews. A special thanks goes to Cheryl and Katie (Fieldman) for the hundreds of hours they spent working magic and truly being there for us with compassion. Join us so we can give you lots of hugs. A celebration of life with a picture memorial will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the VFW Hall in Winston at 2 p.m. A potluck is requested. We’ll have music, signing and sharing. Contact Terry of Darryl Fredrickson at (541) 679-1799 for any questions. Cards and donations may be sent to P.O. Box 1601, Winston, Oregon, 97496.
Sharon Kay Mark
MARK, Sharon Kay — Age 58, of Roseburg, Oregon, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2006, with her family at her side. She was born on September 25, 1947, in Hornersville, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond and Violet (Hopkins) Holloway. Sharon moved to the Roseburg area as a small child. She was a member of the Dillard Church of God and loved to collect thing of all kinds. Sharon loved her grandkids and also enjoyed being a homemaker and her dogs. She is survived by her daughter, Hope Trotter and her husband, Dustin of Roseburg; brother, Larry Holloway and his wife, Janet of Nevada; two sisters, Debbie Kolb and her husband, Dan; Donna Pulvert and her husband, Vince, all of Roseburg; and two grandchildren, Derek and Deven Trotter. Her parents and her husband, James Mark preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Dillard Church of God. Officiating will be Pastor Joe Sizemore. Family and friends may come and pay their final respects on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Annie Lee Carroll
CARROLL, Annie Lee — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at her home. She was born on August 2, 1918, to J.R. and Doran E. (Watkins) Yates in Blue Eye, Missouri. In 1949, in Twin Falls, Idaho, she married John Carroll, who preceded her in death in 1996. The Carroll family moved to Roseburg in 1952. Mrs. Carroll worked as a bartender for many years. She was tending bar the night of The Big Blast, but went home two hours prior to The Blast. The bar was in the blast zone. She enjoyed playing shuffleboard. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra Averett of Roseburg; Florence Love of Portland, Oregon; son, Charles Gentry of Ft. Edward, New York; sister, Georgia Johnston; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and her Tepee family. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10 a.m., within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is assisting the family.
CHUNG, Helen — Age 97, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on January 31, 2006. Arrangements pending. ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES (541) 672-5836.
Leah A. Carlson
CARLSON, Leah A. — Age 89, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 28, 2006, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1916, in Great Falls, Montana, to Charles and Irene Smith. On November 5, 1949, in Reno, Nevada, she married August Carlson. The Carlson’s moved from the Coos Bay, Oregon, area to the Glide, Oregon, area in 1950 and then to Roseburg in 1980. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the Glide VFW Post 4316 and the Women of the Moose Lodge 1037. She was a great cook and enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts and volunteer work. Mrs. Carlson worked as a cook in area restaurants for many years. Survivors include her husband, August Carlson of Roseburg; daughters, Ann Stone and her husband, Rufus of Spokane, Washington; Sandra Russell of Independence, Oregon; Carla Mitchell and her husband, Larry of Roseburg; sister, Bette Wilson of Ellensburg, Washington; uncle, Charley Parazoo; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at 2 p.m., at Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses. Chaplain Karen Iovin will officiate. Private cremation rites will be held. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert R. Fields
FIELDS, Robert R. — Age 72, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2006, in a Eugene, Oregon, hospital. He was born on November 12, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Byrd and Ruth Fields. Mr. Fields worked for many years as a network engineer in telecommunications. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Fields of Roseburg; daughter, Jan Vande Casteele and her husband, David; son, Richard McGill, all of Denver, Colorado; daughter, Diane Cross and her husband, Tom of Tualatin, Oregon; son, John Fields and his wife, Joni of Denver; sister, Darlene Bach and her husband, Laurence of Minnesota; grandsons, Jason and Nicholas Cross of Tualatin. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the Roseburg Elks Lodge #326. Reverend John Stenbeck will officiate. Private cremation rites have been held. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor Vivian Fraback
FRABACK, Eleanor Vivian — Age 89, of Seattle, Washington, touched the face of God on January 22, 2006. She was born on November 19, 1916, in Seattle to Gustaf Lunner and Josephine Johnson. She was united in marriage to Charles Edwin Fraback in 1940. Eleanor moved to Roseburg in 1955 with her husband, Ed and sons, Ron and Alan. Her husband preceded her in death in 1960. She worked at the Douglas County Library for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1983. Eleanor moved back to Seattle in 1985. She lived briefly in Vancouver, Washington, to be closer to her two sons before she passed away. Eleanor had a large circle of friends, many whom she met while working at the library. Her sons both graduated from Roseburg High School. She is survived by her two sons, Ron of Portland; Alan of Vancouver; and two grandchildren, Ryan of Eugene, Oregon and Julie of Vancouver. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1927 and father in 1963. Family and friends are invited to gather at the home of Alan Fraback in Vancouver to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at 3 p.m. Please call for directions. (360) 256-9446. Memorial contributions may be made to the Douglas County Library. “We will miss you Mom but your love endures.”
Robert Lloyd Grant
GRANT, Robert Lloyd— Age 48, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on January 27, 2006, at home, from the ravages of 13 years on renal dialysis. He was born in Encino, California, on December 23, 1957, to Lloyd Willard and Darlene (Adair) Grant. Soon after, the family relocated to the Grant homestead outside of Broadus, Montana. Before finishing elementary school he was proficient with his own drum set, snow skis, dirt bike, and car, winning competitions with each. By high school he was performing in school and adult country and rock & roll bands throughout the county, including his own, “The Bald Beaver Band.” While at Miles College earning an Electronics Certificate, Bob’s next band performed every weekend as a tavern’s house band. They also opened for some well-known country bands performing at Miles City venues and other places, such as military bases in Montana and nearby states. At age 24, he married Nancy Sampson, adopting her ten-month-old daughter, Cassa, and then adding their son, Jesse Lloyd to the family in 1982. This first marriage didn’t last long, however, and he soon met his second wife-to-be, Jane, also a “local girl.” They remained married about a dozen years, nearly all of them in the Mother Lode area of California, where they relocated when Bob was 30 years old. In these Gold Hills of California, he became a mineralogist for a syndicated corporation gold mine. Bob was in his element, being a geology and gemstone fancier, and planned to remain in this career until his retirement in 2022—though he frequently said he “really wanted to retire in [his] 30’s.” The saying “Be careful what you wish for” was something he frequently quoted after turning 35, because 3 days before that birthday his kidneys suddenly and completely failed. Within hours he was having his first dialysis-access implant surgery and 4-hour, 3-times-weekly dialysis treatment. Within two weeks his first two accesses had failed and been replaced, and his only kidney transplant surgeries had been done--and quickly undone after the “new” kidney exploded from being too old before implantation, which nearly fatally poisoned his body. Over the years, his accesses died or became dangerously infected and had to be remade in new sites. Veins were taken from legs and ankle to create new accesses, and the new ones frequently became clogged and required periodic reaming. Bob was down to his last possible access site, and it had been used for a few years already. Eventually came heart failure—the clogging, with the resultant 6 heart attacks over his final 5 years, and then congestive heart failure—and eventually there was not enough viable tissue left for surgeons to work with. All his other organs were also damaged and enlarged. Bob was hospitalized 7 times in 7 months in 2004, causing a weight loss of nearly 70 lbs., and then 3 more times toward the end of 2005, with the loss of more than 10 further pounds. Bob had divorced Jane in 1997 and moved down into the San Joaquin Valley below the Gold Hills, to live in Stockton, California. There Bob met his third partner, Kathlene, and a couple of years later they found Roseburg, moving here in the autumn of 2002. One of Bob’s first purchases here was a new drum set, as he had two local bands vying for his performing skills. He became drummer for Preston Wills’ “Rural Route 4,” performing at Eagles, Moose and Elks Lodges and VFW halls around the county and in Springfield, Oregon, for the eighteen months until Bob became too ill to do so. He composed and sang, and became known for his thrilling “Wipeout!” Classic cars were his second love, owning and trading a few dozen of them throughout his life. (It was the sight of them, not pretty girls, that turned his head). His other interests included roses, his many dogs, books, movies, trivia, rock and roll, guns, photography, playing cards, watching TV, taking drives, and reading the weekly Broadus, MT, newspaper. Roseburg Funeral Alternatives is handling the cremation; a memorial service will be held for Bob, by his daughter and son, in Broadus this June. Kathlene (a.k.a. Katie and KatSue) would take great pleasure in hearing from anyone who cares to write to her at P.O. Box 2305, Roseburg, Oregon.
