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Hollis M. Howard
Hollis Marie Howard died Jan. 16, 2006, at her home in Newberg. She was 87.
She was born March 3, 1918, to James and Emma (Feldzien) Bracelin in St. Francis, Kan. She grew up and went to school in St. Frances. In 1938, she married
Harvey Stevens in Benkelman, Neb., and they made their home in Kansas. In 1944 they moved to Portland, where he worked in the shipyards. They later moved to McMinnville, where for several years they owned and operated the Douglas Caf'.
After the couple divorced, she moved to Newberg in 1954. On Nov. 18, 1949, she married
Albert 'Gene' Howard in McMinnville. They owned and operated the Quality Oil Gas Station, for which she did the bookkeeping. They retired after 20 years. He preceded her in death in March 1981.
She enjoyed volunteering at the Newberg Thrift Shop, as well as playing cards and bingo with friends and family. She collected glassware and dolls.
Survivors include: daughter Marolyn Erb of Newberg; stepdaughter Kathleen Gessner of Torrance, Calif.; brothers, Rex of Carlton and Don of Richmond, Calif.; sisters, Wanda Smith of Yuma, Colo., Joyce Lamke of Burlington, Colo., and Katheryn Kuhlman of Goodlin, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by siblings Harold, Pearl, Dorothy, Ray and Warren.
A funeral service was held Jan. 20 at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Bill Larson officiating. Vault interment followed at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg Fire Department, care of Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Acenith L. Ketchum
Newberg resident Acenith Lois Ketchum died of natural causes on Jan. 12, 2006, in Newberg. She was 100.
She was born Oct. 8, 1905, to George and Mary Parrish in Big Cabin, Okla. She lived in Colorado and moved to Oregon in 1945, living in Molalla. She later moved to Newberg, where she remained until her death. She married
J. Wayne Ketchum in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1973.
Survivors include: daughters, Lois Lehman, Lottie Billings, Eulalia Smith, Minerva Billings and Kathy Rimby; sons, James, Sherman and Darrell; 31 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Molalla Church of the Nazarene.
Lynn L. Holland
Newberg resident Lynne LeRoy Holland died Jan. 13, 2006, at a McMinnville rehabilitation facility. He was 76.
He was born Sept. 1, 1929, to Delbert and Sedona (Jenkins) Holland in Ramona, Calif., where he grew up and received his education. He joined the Navy in February 1947 and worked as an interior communications electrician, retiring from the military in 1971.
On Aug. 19, 1950, he married
Anna Mae Asbjeld in Yuma, Ariz. The couple moved their home and family from California to Illinois, to South Carolina, and finally back to California following his military assignments. In 1962, they moved to Hillsboro, where they lived until 1974. They moved to a small farm near Newberg.
He worked for Sears Roebuck and Company as an appliance repairman for 25 years until retirement. In 1991, he and his wife moved into Newberg after she suffered a stroke. He was her caretaker for seven years, until she preceded him in death in 1996.
He was a member of the Newberg V.F.W. and the Carlton Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as helping people.
Survivors include: daughters, Karen Holland and Phyllis Browne, both of Newberg; son Wayne of Dallas; grandchildren, Stephanie Strassner, Nathan Walker, Heather and Stephen Browne, Jennifer Frick and Scott Holland; eight great-grandchildren and four nieces.
He was preceded in death by brother Milton and daughter Audrey Walker.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, with Pastor Ed Nichols officiating. Private committal will be at Willamette National cemetery in Portland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, care of Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Betty J. Blodgett
Newberg resident Betty J. Blodgett died Jan. 10, 2006, at a Newberg care home. She was 92.
She was born Jan. 9, 1914, to Harold and Ethel (Ellenwood) Blake in Spokane, Wash. She graduated from Spokane High School in 1932. For a time, she worked for Spokane and Eastern Bank in Spokane. In 1935, she moved to Portland and worked for General Motors Insurance Exchange.
On Feb. 26, 1937, she married
Robert Blodgett in Spokane. She returned to work in 1946 when the couple made their home in Newberg; she worked at Al's Family Dining Restaurant. Her husband preceded her in death in April 1980.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newberg and president of the McGuire Sisters National Fan Club. She enjoyed providing transportation to those in need.
Survivors include: son, Allan Blodgett of Newberg; daughter, Barbara Freeman of Newberg; grandchildren, Brian Love of Newberg and Rick Love of Tigard; great-grandchildren, Laura, Jason, Jessica and Kelsee Love; longtime friends Olive Robb and Carolann Heckathorne; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday) at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jane Shaffer officiating. Private committal will be at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence St. Vincent Hospice or Newberg Fire Department Christmas lighting fund, care of Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Donald Wilder
Former Newberg resident Spc. Donald 'Anthony' Wilder died Jan. 8, 2006, in Manheim, Germany. He was 21.
He was born July 7, 1984, in Portland. He graduated from Newport High School in 2002. He joined the Army in May 2003 and served in Iraq. His cause of death is unclear; the military is investigating the matter, according to the Bateman Funeral Home.
He lived in Newberg, Hermiston and Seal Rock.
He enjoyed scuba diving. He was a member of Masons and the Newport Boosters Club.
Survivors include: parents Tony and Diane Wilder of Seal Rock; brother Harrison of Eugene; grandparents, Janet Wilder of Salem, Dick and Audra Puhl of Tualatin, and Don and Brenda Tank of Oregon City; and great-aunt, Roberta Rogers of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harrison Wilder.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Boosters Club.
Larry E. Johnson
Dundee resident Larry E. Johnson died Jan. 7, 2006, in McMinnville. He was 65.
He was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Wahpeton, N.D. He moved with his family to the rural Newberg area, where he attended Rex Hill Grade School through the sixth grade. The family moved to McMinnville, where he finished the 11th grade.
He learned welding and worked at the Toledo Paper Mill and later for Mellon Manufacturing.
He enjoyed fishing with his brother and friends.
Survivors include: son Mitchell of Newberg and brother Jay of Newberg.
No services were held per his request.
Robert Newton
Former Newberg resident Robert Newton died Dec. 9, 2005, at his home in Camp Sherman. He was 79.
He was born Jan. 4, 1926, to Paul and Mary Fern (Baker) Newton in Portland. He graduated from Newberg High School in 1944. He served in the Army for two years. He graduted from Oregon State University and he earned a master's degree from the University of Oregon. He worked as a school teacher and administrator. He married
June Jensen in August 1947.
Survivors include: wife, June; sons, Bill, Mike and Jeff; daughters, Linda, Kathy, Peggy and Heidi; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Dec. 17 in Camp Sherman.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Chapel in the Pines in Camp Sherman.
Opal R. Allison
Newberg resident Opal Ruth Allison died Jan. 8, 2006, at a Newberg care facility. She was 84.
She was born March 22, 1921, to Henry and Alsie (Jenkins) Roberts in Meridian, Texas. On Feb. 8, 1941, she married
Joe Allison. They lived in Portales, N.M., before moving to Gold Hill in 1941. He preceded her in death in 2004.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and the outdoors, spending many of her days on the Rogue River fishing. She also enjoyed hunting and was a competitive marksman, winning many awards.
Survivors include: son Dennis Allison of Camas, Wash.; daughters, Jeanne Fawcett of Newberg and Beverly Rensfield of San Diego, Calif.; sister Hermaleigh Vannoy of Lubbock, Texas; brother Clayton Roberts of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sister Zelma Adair.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodville cemetery in Rogue River with Pastor Russ Millsaps officiating. Chapel viewing and visitation hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may
Leah M. Severson
Newberg resident Leah May Severson died Jan. 1, 2006, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 55.
She was born Feb. 25, 1950, to Kenneth and Jesslyn (Smith) Lewis in Portland. She grew up and attended school in Newberg, graduating from Newberg High School. She also graduated from beauty school. She moved to Wyoming, where she resided for seven years. She moved to Bend and to McMinnville before resettling in Newberg. She married
Jay Maxwell in 1990 in Lafayette.
She enjoyed playing the organ and piano. She also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and horse-riding. Her family said she had a quick wit and always wore a smile.
Survivors include: husband Jay of Newberg; sons, Jessie of Hillsboro and Justin of Carlton; brothers, Kenneth Lewis Jr. of Newberg, Donald Lewis of Albany, Michael Lewis of Greybull, Wyo., and Joe Lewis of Lafayette; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Lewis.
A graveside service was held Jan. 6 at Valley View cemetery in Newberg.
Marvin M. Hutchens
Newberg native Marvin Monroe Hutchens died Dec. 29, 2005, at Providence Newberg Hospital. He was 72.
He was born Dec. 22, 1933, to Alfred and Leona (Randel) Hutchens in Newberg. He grew up and attended Sherwood and Portland Schools. On Aug. 29, 1952, he married
Jessie Cox in Portland. They moved to Olympia, Wash., for two years. He joined the Army in April 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., and they returned to Portland after his honorable discharge in April 1955. A year later the family moved to Sherwood, then to Newberg. In 1961 they moved to Dundee. They made the Red Hills their home until 1967, when they returned to Newberg where they have since resided.
He worked many years as warehouse manager of a mobile home and travel-trailer sales business. He also managed several rock bands.
He often read the Bible. He enjoyed gardening and the beach.
Survivors include: sons, Rick of Newberg, Dale of Wilsonville, and Dan and Joe of Carlton; brother Leslie of McMinnville; sisters, Laurel Spensor and Laverne Myers, both of Carlton; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, brother Charles and sister Clelas.
A cryptside service with committal was held Jan. 5 at Valley View Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Newberg.
Mildred E. De Kar
Newberg resident Mildred E. De Kar died Jan 1, 2006, at a care center in Newberg. She was 84.
She was born Sept. 18, 1921, to Howard and Hilda (Launt) Chandler in Binghamton, N.Y. On June 10, 1939, she married
Joseph De Kar at St. Cyril Methodist Church in Binghamton. They moved to Newberg in 1984 from California. She retired from IBM after working there 15 years as a secretary. After moving to Newberg, she worked as church secretary for St. Peter Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She enjoyed playing bridge, crocheting, knitting, reading and spending time with family.
Survivors include: son Rodney of Dundee; daughter Sally Page; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Bernice Beers, three days prior.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Newberg. Private niche interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund or to the American Cancer Society, care of Alternative Burial and Cremation of Oregon, P.O. Box 202, Sherwood, OR 97140.
