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Maxine J. Wood
Maxine Joyce Wood died Dec. 17, 2002, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 74.
She was born Aug. 7, 1928, in Toledo to William and Elizabeth (Boulter) Duke. As a youth she moved to Salem and then later relocated to Newberg as teenager. After World War II, she married
Raymond Wood in Vancouver, Wash.
In 1954 the couple made their home in the Ladd Hill area near Newberg. Family members said she was well known as a caregiver for the elderly for more than 23 years. She attended the Ladd Hill Community Church for 25 years and was a member and past treasurer of the Sherwood Rebeccas. She was an avid collector, enjoyed her pets, gardening and helped with many senior citizen projects.
Survivors include: sons, Joe of Terrebonne, Craig of Grass Valley and Darryl of Sherwood; daughter Annette Pease of Newberg; aunt Carrie McGrath of Beaverton; seven grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1992, and four sisters.
Private interment will be held at Willamette National cemetery in Portland.
Reidar W. Heller
Reidar W. Heller of Tigard died Dec. 16, 2002, at his home. He was 70.
He was born Nov. 30, 1932, in Minneapolis to Reidar and Margaret (Evans) Heller. He started school in Minneapolis and then his family moved to Portland, where he graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Lewis & Clark College for two years and enjoyed participating in track, earning several trophies for his efforts. He was a distance runner and, according to his family, thought nothing of running 20 miles.
In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1955. He worked for the telephone company for several years and at one time installed 10 miles of phone lines in Eastern Oregon, mostly by himself.
On July 31, 1960, he married
Arlene Schatz in Newberg. The couple made their first home in Tigard and then lived in Edmonds, Wash., for eight years where he was employed in the sales and service of industrial batteries. In 1973, the couple returned to Tigard, where he continued in industrial battery sales and service and established his own company. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and caring for his family and home.
Survivors include: wife Arlene of Tigard; daughters, Deanna Henry and Robin Matthews, both of Tigard; son Jeff of Beaverton; brothers, Perry, David and Richard, all of Portland; sisters, Kay McKay and Margaret Strouts, both of Portland; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Paul.
A memorial service was held Friday in Attrells Newberg Chapel with the Revs. Wayne Brown and Gary Sloan officiating. Private committal was at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doernbecher Childrens Hospital in care of Attrells Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Wilton L. Pike
Wilton Lee (Bud) Pike of Newberg died Dec. 13, 2002. He was 81.
He was born Dec. 12, 1921, in Walla Walla to Sam and Eula Pike. He attended school in Walla Walla where he grew up. He worked on a wheat farm with his dad in his teens and joined the U.S. Army during World War II in 1943.
In 1945, he married
Shirley Cinder in Prosser, Wash. The couple moved to Newberg in 1952. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed old cars and motorcycles. He restored a 1936 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Survivors include: wife Shirley Pike of Newberg; daughter Linda Powell of Richland, Wash.; sons, Charles of Milton-Freewater and Larry of Newberg; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Julie Reetz.
At his request no services will be held.
Stanley E.Watt
Stanley E. Watt of Tigard died Dec. 10, 2002, at the Cedar Crest Alzheimers Care Center. He was 81.
He was born April 6, 1921, in Portland to Thomas and Jenny (Wooley) Watt. He grew up in Tillamook and graduated from Tillamook High School. He attended the University of Oregon where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and on the wrestling team. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Brown. After the war he returned to the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in business administration. He later served in the Korean War on the USS Shaw and served after the Korean War in the U.S. Naval Reserves as a lieutenant commander.
On July 1, 1948, he married
Marian Hannon in Portland. The couple resided there until 1961, when they moved to Newberg. They purchased the Tide Water Oil Company in Newberg which became Watt Welding Supply in Newberg and Tigard, now operated by their son. In 1994 they moved to Tigard.
In 1968 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and given six months to live. He became a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, speaking at schools and promoting an anti-smoking message. He embraced a healthy lifestyle of living and exercise that included running, swimming and walking. He was also an avid bicyclist and competed in the Seattle to Portland bike race.
He was a member of the Newberg Rotary Club. According to his family he will be remembered for his smile, his humor and the fines he levied to raise money for Rotary projects. The couple spent many winters in Mesa, Ariz., where he was also Rotary Club member. He was also a member of the Newberg Presbyterian Church and a volunteer for Boy Scouts of America and hospice.
Survivors include: wife Marian of Tigard; sons, Steven of Tigard and Michael of Banks; daughter Christina Hein of Newberg; brothers, Charles of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Harvey of Beaverton; twin sister Sally Keenan of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Thomas Jr. and sister Mary.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in the First Presbyterian Church in Newberg with the Rev. Peter Friesen-Blank officiating. Private committal will be at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Association in care of Attrells Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Janice R. Cowan
Janice Rogene Cowan of Newberg died Dec. 8, 2002, after a heart attack. She was 73.
She was born July 14, 1929, in Hastings, N.E., to Oscar and Anna (Yaeger) Ernst. As a girl she attended school in Lincoln, N.E., until the family moved to Seattle. She graduated from Lake Washington High School in Seattle. Before her marriage she worked as a secretary in Seattle, including a position at Boeing.
On Sept. 5, 1952, she married
Clarence (Gene) Cowan of Longview, Wash., in Easton, Md.; the brides uncle performed the marriage ceremony. They lived in Philadelphia for a short time before returning to Seattle. In 1961, the family moved to Beaverton when her husband took an electrical engineering position with the newly-formed Tektronix Company.
In 1969 the family moved to the Chehalem Mountain area of Newberg. She had resided on the same property since that time, along with her husband. She was a secretary and homemaker.
An avid gardener, she enjoyed caring for the many trees, shrubs and flowers in her extensive gardens. She was an expert doll collector and enjoyed restoring collectible dolls from years past. She was also a lifelong Lutheran.
The couple was involved in local square dance clubs during the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1980s the couple toured England and other parts of Europe.
Survivors include: husband Gene of Newberg; son Mark of Salem; daughter, Lori of Newberg and Jana of Tijeras, N.M.; sister Charlene (Pat) Evans of Everett, Wash., and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by brother, Bud, sisters, Irene and Elizabeth and an infant brother and sister. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Anna.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood with Pastor Vern Sandersfeld officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg Animal Shelter Friends, 131 Johanna Court, Newberg, OR 97132.
Bertha Feenstra
Bertha Feenstra died Dec. 9, 2002, at a Newberg care home. She was 94.
She was born Nov. 26, 1908, in Patterson, N.J., to Christian and Margaret (Zuidema) Jabay. She grew up and attended school in Patterson until the age of 8, when she moved with her family. They lived in several places but mainly in Iowa where she finished school through the seventh-grade. From an early age she worked with her family on the farm.
In 1952, she moved to Bell Flower in Los Angeles County, Calif., where she raised her children. She relocated to Newberg in 1973 where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Newberg and enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and playing the piano.
Survivors include: daughters, Marlys Karren of Bend, Betty Courtney of Chino, Calif., and Theora Feenstra, Sharon Mason and Carol Barnhill, all of Newberg; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother John.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) in Trinity Presbyterian Church in Newberg with the Rev. Samuel van Houte officiating. Concluding service will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association in care of Attrells Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
William R. McKay
St. Paul native William (Bill) Richard McKay died Dec. 5, 2002. He was 80.
He was born July 12, 1922, in St. Paul. He graduated from St. Marys Catholic High School in Phoenix, Ariz., and played football for St. Marys College in Moraga, Calif., and at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He joined the Navy and served on the USS Ibex during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He returned to St. Paul after the war and was a hop farmer until he was stricken with polio in 1949.
He retired from farming and served as an engineering draftsman for the Marion County Public Works Department for 29 years. He retired in 1991. He was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include: sons, Billy of Eugene and George of Elsmere, Ky; daughters, Julie Lay of Beaverton and Lizzie McKay-Campion of Kent, Wash.; two granddaughters; brother Robert of St. Paul; sister Mary Jean Harrold of Sacramento and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by former wife, Sandra, in 1988.
Visitation will be held Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cornwell Colonial Chapel in Woodburn.
A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital in Portland.
Dale A. Gray
Dale Arlo Gray of Dundee died Dec. 10, 2002, at Providence Newberg Hospital due to heart complications. He was 46.
He was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Everett, Wash., to Boyd and Bonny (Weaver) Gray. He attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, Calif. He was involved with the stockyards and rodeo at a young age. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned duties in Eastern Europe. There he drove heavy equipment and became involved with the rodeo while traveling.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he worked for a number of heavy equipment companies. He lived for some time near Denver, where he worked in the meat packing business as well as the buying and selling of cattle. In 1985, he moved to Keizer and worked as the operations manager for an industrial company, where he met and married
Elaine Nies.
In 1988 he and his father, who was involved in construction with his brothers, developed Gray and Son Inc. general contractors. After his father retired his son, Ryan, became a partner to the company.
He was involved in the Yamhill County Rodeo Association, his family said he had many friends. He enjoyed traveling and fishing in Nehalem and Eastern Oregon, as well as traveling to Costa Rica and Mexico.
Survivors include: wife Elaine of Dundee; son Ryan of Dundee; daughter Shannon of Dundee; mother Bonny of Placerville, Calif.; sister Robin of Placerville, Calif.; and brother Dan of Sacramento.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday) at Newberg Christian Church with Pastor David Case officiating. Committal service will follow immediately at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Adina L. Ott
Adina Leona (Roth) Ott died Dec. 4, 2002. She was 97.
She was born March 19, 1905, in Milwaukie to Peter and Anna Marie (Hager) Roth. She attended school and graduated from Milwaukie High School. She attended business college in Portland and had worked for both Spaulding Sporting Goods and Shaw Surgical Company in Portland.
On April 12, 1940, she married
Carl Ott in Portland. She was a homemaker for all of her married
life and enjoyed children and church activities. She was a member of the Hillsdale Community Church-United Church of Christ in Portland.
Survivors include: daughter Nadine Krueger of Newberg; granddaughter Ann; and great-grandsons, Ruben and David, both of Newberg; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Carl, in 1981.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hillsdale Community Church or to the Nursing Home Ministries, in care of Attrells Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hillsdale Community Church-United Church of Christ in Portland with Pastor Larry Etter officiating. Private committal is at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland.
Sylvia J. Burnett
Sylvia June Burnett died Dec. 4, 2002, at her home in Newberg. She was 80.
She was born June 2, 1922, in Independence to Floyd and Bessie Mae (Wright) Ream. She grew up and attended school in Independence. On Sept. 5, 1942, she married
James Burnett in Vancouver, Wash. Because he was in the military they moved from Portland to Washington. Then in 1961, they purchased their first home in Newberg on Ribbon Ridge Road, where they raised cattle.
She enjoyed gardening and canned fresh food for her family. After her husband died she continued to operate the farm. In the 1980s she moved to Tranquil Lane in Newberg, where she resided until her death.
She enjoyed drawing, painting and writing poems, and had a great love for Jehovah and Jesus Christ, according to her family. She also studied the Bible on a regular basis.
Survivors include: son Larry of Newberg; daughters, Carol Journey of Newberg and Stephanie Bowlin of Dayton; brother James Ream of Gardenerville, Nev.; sister Martha Chapman of Creswell; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, James, in November 1977 and daughters Sharon Smith and Barbara.
A private graveside service will be held at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Attrells Newberg Chapel, 207 N. Villa Road.
Dr. Bernard L. Martin
Dr. Bernard Lee Martin of San Jose, Calif., died of respiratory failure on Nov. 30, 2002. He was 79.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 29, 1923, to Harley and Clare (Murphy) Martin.
He received a bachelors degree in 1945, a masters degree in history in 1950, a masters in business administration in 1955 and a doctorate in economics from the University of Cincinnati in 1963.
He spent 42 years in education, including beginning his teaching career in 1948. He was a teacher at Xavier University for 17 years, and became the head of the marketing department. In 1964, he was a Ford Foundation Grantee at the school of business at Harvard University.
In 1965 he became head of the marketing department at Eastern Michigan University, and in 1966 he was named dean of the business school at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. He served there for 10 years and started the masters in business administration program. Within two years of starting the program, he sought national accreditation for the program through the American Association of College Schools of Business (AACSB), and earned the distinguished honor for Canisius College School of Business.
He also started many innovative business programs within the school to offer students a wider range of study. From 1971-1973 he was named acting vice president of academic affairs at Canisius College.
In 1978, he was named dean of the McClaren School of Business at University of San Francisco. There he began more programs, including the first hospitality program for the school that allowed students who studied in this area to tap into the hotel, hospitality and viticulture businesses in the area. He served as dean until 1986, and returned to teaching as professor of marketing from 1986-1991, when he retired.
He was the author of several books on contemporary economic problems and issues with others in the 1970s. He was designated Ph.D honaris causa from Canisius College in 1978. The Dr. Bernard L. Martin Scholarship Award was named in his honor in 1979 after he left Canisius College; the award is given annually to the outstanding MBA student in the program. In 1992 he was named professor emeritus by the McClaren College School of Business at the University of San Francisco.
He was a member of the American Marketing Association and the American Economic Association. His hobbies and interests included family, friends and reading.
Survivors include: wife Mary of San Jose; sisters, Susan High of St. Louis, Mo., and Theresa Martin of Baltimore; brother David of Dayton, Ohio; sons, Joseph of Greensburg, Penn., David of San Jose, Patrick of Buffalo, N.Y., Paul of Modesto, Calif., Timothy of Charlotte, N.C., and Christopher of San Francisco; daughter Mary Miller of Newberg and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Michael, in 1993.
A Memorial Mass/Celebration of Life service will be held in January 2003 at St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
