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William ‘Bill’ Walter Floyd
FLOYD, William Walter — Age 45, of Tenmile, Oregon, with his family by his side, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, July 6, 2006. He was born
on January 7, 1961, in Portland, Oregon, the son of Richard Eugene and Dorothy Anna (Newman) Floyd. He moved to Roseburg, Oregon, at the age of 29, where he met his true love, Kimberly Ann Macon. They were united in marriage on May 1, 1992, in Lookingglass, Oregon. Bill loved his family with all his heart. He also enjoyed the outdoors, NASCAR, Harley’s and spending time with his friends. However, his true passion was his music. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kim; a daughter, Micheale Floyd; sons, Patrick Floyd and Jamie-Paul Floyd, all of Tenmile. He also leaves his mother, Dorothy Floyd of Portland; a brother, Jack Spackman and his wife, Julz of Portland; three sisters, Terri Chance and her husband, Vern of The Dalles, Oregon; Vicki Varney and her husband, Mike of Sandy, Oregon, and Debbie Schulz and her husband, Todd of Portland. Bill’s nephews and nieces include Jack Jr., Toni, Kim, Bobby, Kyle, David, Nicole, Adam, Corey, Frankie-Lynn, T.J., Mikayla, Fred, William and Ian. He was preceded in death by his father, his “grandmother Floyd;” a brother, Walter and a sister, Sherry. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 23, 2006, at the Foursquare Gospel Center in Winston, Oregon. Officiating will be Pastor Jerry Smart. A potluck will follow the services at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
John (Jack) Price
PRICE, John (Jack) Chauncey — Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away in his sleep on July 14, 2006. The first born of Hazel and Chauncey Price, Jack was born on August 22, 1915, in Sifton, Washington. He grew up in Carson, Washington, and it was there he developed his love of the forest, wildlife and fishing. He graduated from Stevenson, Washington, High School in 1935, and was an active student, including many sports. Jack graduated from the University of Washington in 1939 with a degree in Wildlife Biology. During summers he worked for the Forest Service as a lookout in the Mt. Adams and Gifford Pinchot National Forests. After graduation he worked for the US Fisheries & Wildlife Service until WWII. Jack immediately joined the Navy, went to Officer’s School and became an Executive Officer (XO) on a troop ship in the Mediterranean. It was there, at Anzio, Italy, his ship was bombed and sank. He was later assigned duties of Captain for a ship being launched in Portland, Oregon, and went immediately to the Pacific to defend against suicide airplane attacks against the fleet and perform pre-invasion patrols. After the war, he returned to the Northwest and the Forest Service where he held increasingly responsible positions until 1957, when he assumed the Little River District Ranger post at Glide, Oregon, where he served until his retirement in 1972 to a farm on North Bank Road. During his career Jack was innovative in the areas of forest management, recreational usage for the public and identification of “super tree” for improving forest recovery and yields. He was a frequent subject of articles in The News-Review and his knowledge of trees and forest environments kept him in demand well after his official retirement. On August 29, 1948, Jack married Frances Tower and on September 22, 1949, they had a daughter, Jan, who currently resides in Bellevue, Washington, with her husband, Michael Fitzgerald; and their daughter, Cory. Jack is also survived by a sister, Kathleen Rollefson of Chehalis, Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2004, his parents, his brother Truman Price; and sister Virginia Welch. Mr. Price was active in the Glide community and is a past president of Kiwanis, past commander of the VFW and member of the Society of Foresters. He was recognized as a Citizen of the Year in Glide and also was an employee of the year while District Ranger. A few of his major accomplishments while District Ranger include opening the Fall Creek Falls to the public; being a sponsor of the Job Corp facility; developing multiple-use plans for forests; integrating harvesting, recreation, wildlife support, grazing and mining into forest management; supporting for 30 years the Glide Wildflower show with forest tree displays; and being past board member of the Fall Creek Ranch Foundation. Because of him the world is a better place. A memorial service will be held at Wilson’s CHAPEL OF THE ROSES at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2006, with a reception to follow at GARDEN VALLEY RETIREMENT CENTER at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Women’s Society of the Wilbur United Methodist Church, P.O . Box 613, Wilbur, Oregon.
Cinda Darleene Hatcher
HATCHER, Cinda Darleene — Age 48, of Elkton, Oregon, passed away on July 17, 2006. Memorial will be held on July 22, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Elkton Baptist Church. Smith-Lund-Mills (541) 942-0185.
Gerald M. ‘Mike’ Lokan
LOKAN, Gerald M, “Mike” — Age 57, passed away on July 14, 2006, after battling a long illness. He was born in Astoria, Oregon, on June 3, 1949, to Gerald (Jerry) and Donna (Cone) Lokan. Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Anita and his two children, daughter, Siina Morin and husband, Chris; son, Cody Lokan; two grandchildren, Ashley and adam Morin; his parents, Gerald and Donna Lokan all of Roseburg, Oregon; two brothers, Gary Lokan; Steve Lokan and wife, Brenda, of Eugene, Oregon; one sister, Laurie Nielsen and husband, Ron of Oakland, Oregon, and nieces and nephews, Stacy and Michael Nielsen; Magen, Mya and Joshua Lokan. Mike was a fifth generation native Oregonian and third generation logger. He started working summers as a whistle punk at age 15 for his grandfather, who owned E.T. Cone Logging. He enjoyed working throughout Oregon and ended his career with Huffman and Wright Logging in the late 1990’s. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking, but he enjoyed the family hunting trips most of all. Mike always said “My soul is in the woods and my heart is in the river.” He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Private services will be held at a later date at the pioneer Cemetery in Butteville, Oregon.
William ‘Bill’ Walter Floyd
FLOYD, William Walter — Age 45, of Tenmile, Oregon, with his family by his side, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, July 6, 2006. He was born on January 7, 1961, in Portland, Oregon, the son of Richard Eugene and Dorothy Anna (Newman) Floyd. He moved to Roseburg, Oregon, at the age of 29, where he met his true love, Kimberly Ann Macon. They were united in marriage on May 1, 1992, in Lookingglass, Oregon. Bill loved his family with all his heart. He also enjoyed the outdoors, NASCAR, Harley’s and spending time with his friends. However, his true passion was his music. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kim; a daughter, Micheale Floyd; sons, Patrick Floyd and Jamie-Paul Floyd, all of Tenmile. He also leaves his mother, Dorothy Floyd of Portland; a brother, Jack Spackman and his wife, Julz of Portland; three sisters, Terri Chance and her husband, Vern of The Dalles, Oregon; Vicki Varney and her husband, Mike of Sandy, Oregon and Debbie Schulz and her husband, Todd of Portland. Bill’s nephews and nieces include Jack Jr., Toni, Kim, Bobby, Kyle, David, Nicole, Adam, Corey, Frankie-Lynn, T.J., Mikayla, Fred, William and Ian. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandmother Floyd; a brother, Walter and a sister, Sherry. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 23, 2006, at the Foursquare Gospel Center in Winston, Oregon. Officiating will be Pastor Jerry Smart. A potluck will follow the services at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Chapel.
Max F. James
JAMES, Max F. — Age 70, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2006. He was born on December 7, 1935, in Newell, Iowa to Fred and Amy (White) James. Max grew up in Early, Iowa, and graduated from Early High School. He attended Omaha College of Business. He spent many years in business in the Midwest. Max moved to Myrtle Creek with his wife in 1999 and began his career in Real Estate. Max is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Myrtle Creek; daughters, Susan Granata of Pinellas Park, Florida; Kristine Shorey of Merrill, Wisconsin; granddaughter, Samantha Tiegs of Waseca, Minnesota; brothers, Elwin James; Bob James; sisters, Carol Storey; Connie James; several nieces and nephews. Max was an involved member of Tri City Presbyterian Church, the Douglas County Scottish Society, Myrtle Creek/Tri City Chamber of Commerce and was actively concerned with the development and growth of Myrtle Creek. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 10 a.m., at the Tri City Presbyterian Church, 355 Meadow Lane. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent in Max’s name to The South Douglas County Food Bank or Umpqua Valley Humane Society. Max was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Gerald M. (Mike) Lokan
LOKAN, Gerald M. (Mike) — Age 57, passed away on July 14, 2006, after battling a long illness. He was born in Astoria, Oregon, on June 3, 1949, to Gerald (Jerry) and Donna (Cone) Lokan. Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Anita and his two children, daughter, Siina Morin and husband, Chris; son, Cody Lokan; two grandchildren, Ashley and Adam Morin; his parents, Gerald and Donna Lokan all of Roseburg, Oregon; two brothers, Gary Lokan; Steve Lokan and wife, Brenda, of Eugene, Oregon; one sister, Laurie Nielsen and husband, Ron of Oakland, Oregon, and nieces and nephews, Stacy and Michael Nielsen; Magen, Mya and Joshua Lokan. Mike was a fifth generation native Oregonian and third generation logger. He started working summers as a whistle punk at age 15 for his grandfather, who owned E.T. Cone Logging. He enjoyed working throughout Oregon and ended his career with Huffman and Wright Logging in the late 1990’s. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking, but he most enjoyed the family hunting trips. Mike always said “My soul is in the woods and my heart is on the river.” He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Private services will be held at a later date at the pioneer Cemetery in Butteville, Oregon.
Ivy Elizabeth Syron
SYRON, Ivy Elizabeth — Age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left this world on July 3, 2006, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, where she had been living for the last six months. Ivy was born on January 17, 1925, in San Francisco, California, to Tom and Naomi Taylor. Ivy was preceded in death, by her parents; four brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by one sister, Vivian of San Bruno, California. Ivy was raised in Potter Valley, California, where she met and married the father of her children, Walter Petray. They lived and raised their family in Lakeport, California. In 1971, Ivy moved to Myrtle Creek, Oregon, to start a new life. During that time she married Clyde Burnett who had died in a logging accident in 1973. She then owned and operated a business designing, sewing, and altering clothing. She then met and married Richard (Dick) Morgan. After being married for several years he died of cancer in 1985. Later she met and married Ron Syron who preceded her in death in 2005. During her life Ivy had great loves for hunting, sewing, fishing, dancing to country western music and especially her family. Surviving Ivy are five children, Jim and Judy Petray of Glendale, Oregon; Butch Petry of Lakeport; Bob and Susie Petray of Tendoy, Idaho; Betty and Nick Cooper of Coeur d’ Alene; David Petray of Wallace, Idaho. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Dan Petry; Mike Petry; Sheila Schaal; Tom Petry; Heather Petry; Douglas Petry; Nick Petry and Jesse Petry. Ivy is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Austin Petry; Ashton Petry; Joe Petry; Will Schaal. During the 36 years Ivy lived in Myrtle Creek, she was very involved in the Myrtle Creek Elks Club and was a past president of the Elkettes and was Elkette of the year. During her marriage to Ron they enjoyed traveling with the Myrtle Creek Camper Club, especially the fishing trips to Diamond and Lemola Lake, Oregon. Ivy will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. A private family memorial will be held at Lemola Lake on July 22, 2006.
Dwane Preston Abadie
ABADIE, Dwane Preston — Age 55, passed away on July 7, 2006, at a local veteran’s hospital. He was born on September 23, 1949, in El Paso, Texas. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1970. He valued his friends and his family and if you knew Dwane, he was your friend for life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Laughery and his brother, Theodore R. Abadie. He is survived by his wife, Karen and their dog Dewey. A memorial service will be held at the VA National Cemetery in Roseburg, on July 27, 2006, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the DAV or the American Cancer Society.
Thelma Bertha Shafer
SHAFER, Thelma Bertha Shafer — Age 82, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2006, in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born on May 15, 1924, in New London, Connecticut, to John and Bertha (Whipple) Cremers. Thelma graduated from Stonington High School in Connecticut. On June 28, 1959, in Mystic, Connecticut, she married her true love Francis Henry Shafer. They made their home in Connecticut for many years. In 1986, they moved to Sutherlin. Thelma worked as a secretary in the Insurance Business. She enjoyed going with her family on trips and visiting places she had never seen before. Thelma was a loving wife to Francis and a devoted mother to her daughter, Ellyn. She liked to cook and she was a compassionate person who gave of her time to help others. Survivors include her husband, Francis Shafer and daughter, Ellyn Shafer of Sutherlin. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006, at Valley View Cemetery with Pastor Paul Glazner officiating. Chapel of the Firs is assisting the family.
Richard Neal Hanson
HANSON, Richard Neal — In Loving Memory of Richard Neal Hanson, born on February 12, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edwin H. Hanson and Anabel Lee (Stewart) Hanson. Richard “Dick” Hanson will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. His death was untimely result of a vehicular accident. He spent fifty years as a heavy equipment operator in Oregon, California, Alaska and Washington. His past-times included, witnessing for the Lord, prison ministry, helping others at all times, playing cribbage and pinochle, hunting, fishing and smoking fish, chain saw carving, raising chickens, gardening and most of all telling tall tales. He served three years in the U.S. Army. Dick was baptized at the age of 55, in Resurrection Bay in Steward, Alaska and was a member of the Yoncalla, Oregon, Seventh Day Adventist Church, pastored by good friend Len Tatom and wife, Barb. Sixty-eight years he spent on this earth spending time with the people he loved and who loved him. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Dorthy (Granger) Hanson who resides at the family home in Lummi Island, Washington; daughters, Toni Damewood and husband, Ted of Glide, Oregon; Cyndi of Florida; Dorthy’s children, Diane Downey and husband, Bill Elliot of Yaak, Montana; Robert and Donna Hempel of Squim, Washington; Jack Hempel of Everett, Washington; Susan Turner of Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren and has been a grandfather to many others; sister, Frances Jennie of Idleyld Park, Oregon; brother, Edwin L. of Winston, Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service to be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 6:30 p.m. at the Glide Seventh Day Adventist Church.
David Michael Cutlip
CUTLIP, David Michael — A memorial service for David Michael Cutlip, 54, of Coos Bay will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 1 p.m. at College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark, North Bend, Oregon, with Pastor Paul Kendall officiating. Viewing will be held on Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Avenue. Private interment will be held at Coos River Cemetery. Dave was born on May 27, 1952, in Coos Bay the son of George Sherman and Betty Louise (Yoder) Cutlip and died July 17, 2006, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised in Coos Bay and was a 1970, graduate of Marshfield High School. He attended Umpqua Community College studying engineering. Dave was a carpenter, contractor and fine wood worker. He married Kathy Walz in North Bend, in 1975 and they had two sons. Dave built homes and did so in Iran during the year of 1975. He was a Borosilicate glass craftsman, making beautiful beads and marbles. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, motorcycles, rock climbing, golf and hiking. Most of all he enjoyed being a father and spending time with his boys. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Cutlip and companion, Sara Hamblin and Brandon Cutlip all of Coos Bay, Oregon; parents, Sherman and Betty Cutlip of Coos Bay; sisters, Susan Banks and husband, Rod of Portland, Oregon; Mary Ann Spencer and husband, Doug of Boring, Oregon as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dave Cutlip Art Glass Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 749, Coos Bay, OR, 97420. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 267-3131.
Gayford ‘Buck’ DeArmond
DeARMOND, Gayford ‘Buck’ — Age 71, passed away on July 12, 2006, at his home in Weippe, Idaho. He was born on September 26, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gayford and Bessie DeArmond. Buck had a long career in the logging industry, did auto body and paint work, dabbled in the restaurant business and just about everything in between. He had been residing in Idaho for the last couple years, but lived in this area for most of his life. Buck loved to fish and hunt, but spent most of his life working. No job or task was ever too difficult for him and he was always willing to help someone in need. Those who knew Buck will never forget him. He will be greatly missed. Buck was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and wife, Terri. He is survived by son,, David; step-children, Ron; Wendy; Jason; brother, Tommy; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday July 30, 2006, at David’s home in Tenmile, Oregon. For information, call Wendy at 679-0102.
