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Edward E. Hogenkamp
Edward Eugene Hogenkamp died Jan. 25, 2003, at a Portland hospital. He was 73.
He was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Akron, Colo., to William and Helen (Develin) Hogenkamp.
In the early 1930s he moved to Newberg with his family. He attended Ewing Young School and graduated from Newberg High School in 1947. After graduation he moved to Portland, then to the Scappoose area. He worked at a Portland machine shop and then the next 20 years at Barker Furniture Factory in Portland making cabinets. He held several other jobs prior to his retirement in 1991 and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include: daughter, Patricia Means of Portland; brothers, Paul of Maupin, Kenny of Tigard and Alan of Angel Fire, N.M.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Donald and Joseph.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Donnis F. Swift
Donnis Faye Swift died Jan. 25, 2003, at her Newberg home. She was 63.
She was born Feb. 12, 1939, in Dayton to Glenn and Cassie (Nelson) Patterson. She grew up and attended schools in Dayton and Carlton, attended McMinnville High School for two years and then Dayton High School. After graduating from high school she attended the American Institute of Banking and graduated in 1985. She also attended special banking classes through her career in banking. On Sept. 13, 1990, she married
Robert Swift in Newberg where they made their home. She was employed at the U.S. National Bank, now U.S. Bank, from 1963 to 1995.
She attended, and was a Deacon at, First Presbyterian Church in Newberg. She was also a member of the Newberg Chamber of Commerce, P.T.O, Vintage Festival, and the National Business Womens Association. According to her family, she was a devoted mother, devoted to her whole family, and was always willing to help everyone. She loved cooking, gardening, and the beach. She also enjoyed entertaining and going shopping for antiques.
Survivors include: husband, Robert Swift of Newberg; mother C. Isabelle Trent of Dayton; sons, Donald Johnson of Eugene, and Ross Coleman of McMinnville; daughters, Lori Fineman of Mill Valley, Calif., Cheryl Harrison of Eugene, and Roxane Coleman of Tigard; sister, Norma Staebler of Pendleton; 11 grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Donald Patterson.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church in Newberg with the Reverend Peter Friesen-Blank, officiating. Following the fellowship time, committal will be at Evergreen Memorial Park in McMinnville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Research or the First Presbyterian Church, care of Attrells Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.
Rita A. Bates
Rita Ann Bates died Jan. 19, 2003, at a Salem hospital. She was 71.
She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Garden City, Kan., to Charles and Neva (Martin) Riegle. She came to Newberg as a child and attended the Newberg schools, graduating from Newberg High School in 1949.
She was employed as a bookkeeper and worked for NewbergCity Tire and Battery for several years. On Nov. 1, 1963, she married
Donald Bates in Vancouver, Wash., and they made their home in Salem. The couple lived in several places, mostly in Oregon. She worked at a bank in Salem and then as the bookkeeper for Don Bates Logging Company, which they owned together. In 1985, she retired when they sold the business. She enjoyed camping, traveling and watching stock car racing.
Survivors include: husband, Donald of Salem; mother, Neva Delker of Newberg; daughters, Denise Holmstrom of Salem, Merita Jo Klein of Newberg and Linda Hurd of Newberg; son, Byron Bates of Bakersfield, Calif.; sisters, Ginger Sasse of Keizer and Marilyn Jones of Lafayette; and six grandchildren.
A funeral Service was held Thursday at Attrells Newberg Chapel. A concluding service with vault interment followed at Valley View Memorial Park, Newberg.
Frank Kroo
Former Tigard resident Frank Kroo died Jan. 18, 2003 in a Phoenix, Ariz., hospital. He was 59.
He was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Siroko-Polje, Yugoslavia, to Anton and Magdalena (Pfeiffer) Kroo. In 1951, the family came to the U.S. and briefly resided in Jefferson, Mo., before moving to Tigard that same year. He attended St. Anthonys Catholic School, Jesuit High School and graduated from Tigard High School where he lettered in track in 1960.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and returned to Germany for four years. While there he married
Wihrud (Trudy) Herbert in Stuttgart, German. The couple returned to the U.S., residing in Dallas, Texas, and later Phoenix for the past several years.
The couple didnt have children but enjoyed sharing in the lives of their nieces and nephews and Chelise Sanders of Phoenix, who lived with them at times.
He retired as the director of finance and operations for the Maricopa County Medical Association where he was responsible for the bureau of medical economics, professional placement and credentialing.
A fan of all sports, he played golf and enjoyed classical music, fishing, his friends and family.
Survivors include: sisters, Katharina Tunder of McMinnville and Anna Kovacevic of Orange, Mass.; brothers, John of Newberg and Andrew of Terrebone; and numerous nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Germany. He was preceded in death by wife Trudy in 1994, his mother and father and brother, Anton, of Newberg.
Services were held Friday morning at St. Peters Catholic Church in Newberg. Interment followed at Valley View Memorial Park.
Eleanor C. Toto
Eleanor C. Toto of Newberg died Jan. 16, 2003. She was 83.
She was born on May 3, 1919, in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to New Jersey in 1926, where she spent most of her life. There she met her husband, Salvatore, and they married
in 1941. She worked in New Jersey as a switchboard operator and later as a medical secretary for 15 years. In 1978, the couple retired and moved to Scholls, where family members said they enjoyed a new way of life being close to her daughter and grandchildren, also making many new friends. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, music, and traveling.
Survivors include: husband, Salvatore of Newberg; daughter, Theresa LaRocca of Sherwood and Joyce Bonilla of Larkspur, Colo.; sisters, Gloria Russo of Clifton, N.J., Stella DeMarco of Philadelphia; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brother, Joe Pantano, and three sisters Angelina Alessi, Connie Rusciano, and Jean Gangi.
A Rosary was held Jan. 19 in Attrells Newberg Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday in St. Peters Catholic Church in Newberg with committal at Willamette National cemetery in Portland.
Duane M. Ferry
Duane Marion Ferry of Newberg died Jan. 9, 2003. He was 78.
He was born April 9, 1924, in Spokane to Louis and Myrtle Ferry. He won the Soapbox Derby in Portland when he was about 10 years old. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School and served in the Army Air Corps as a B-17 pilot during World War II. In 1949, he married
Esther Ellsworth. He was a manager for the Social Security Administration and while owning an auto salvage business he sponsored stock cars.
He lived in Spokane for many years. The couple moved to Newberg about 12 years ago and also lived in Lafayette.
He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for a few years and purchased his own truck and drove as an independent driver, spending 14 years as a truck driver. He enjoyed collecting rare coins and building cars and was the last surviving member of his family, which included six children.
Survivors include: wife Esther of Newberg; sons, Daniel of Newberg and Gerald of Snoqualmie Falls, Wash.; daughters, E. Jeanne of Newberg and Nona Groesback of Bellingham, Wash.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Jan. 18, in Willamette National cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good News Quartet in care of Pastor Carl Nine, P.O. Box 14181, Portland, OR 97293.
Ronald Noble
Ronald Noble of McMinnville died Jan. 20, 2003. He was 67.
He was born Jan. 29, 1935, to Norwood and Norma (Cane) Noble in Newberg. He was raised in Newberg and after high school went to work for Rex Mobile Homes for 10 years. On July 9, 1960, he married
Meredith Nelson in Yamhill. In 1966 he went to work for Farmers Co-op Creamery until 1996.
He enjoyed camping, woodworking and his grandchildren. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts.
Survivors include: wife Meredith of McMinnville; son Vincent of Orting, Wash.; daughters, Annette Sjullie of Keizer and Lannette Noble of Salem; brother Keith of Salem and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday) at Chapel of Macy and Son with Pastor Ron Mulles officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery in McMinnville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Casey Eye Institute in care of Macy and Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128.
Norma E. Vaughn
Norma Elizabeth Vaughn of Newberg died Jan. 17, 2003. She was 83.
She was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Heppner to Jeff and Amy McFerrin. Her parents died when she was young and her aunt, Ola Jones, raised her and her sister Irena on a ranch near Heppner.
In 1938, she graduated from Heppner High School. In 1941, she graduated from St. Anthonys School of Nursing in Pendleton. In 1963, she lived in Portland while working and attending the University of Oregon School of Nursing, where she received another degree. While she was a nurse at St. Anthonys, she met Ken Vaughn and they were married
in 1942.
`She moved to Silverton with her family around 1960 where she was head of pediatrics at Silverton Hospital. She then worked at the state hospital in Salem until a stroke forced her into retirement.
Survivors include: son Terry of Newberg, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters Irena Thomsen and Rita Crawford and husband Ken in 2001.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Avamere, 730 Foothills Drive, with Father Gregory Gage officiating. Private interment will follow in Salem. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Terry and Sylvia Vaughn, 23440 N.E. Old Yamhill Road.
Edith R. Weaver
Edith Rebecca Weaver of Newberg died Jan. 17, 2003, at her home. She was 96.
She was born Aug. 11, 1906, in Lyndon, Kan., to John and Eva (Brown) Yeoman. She graduated from high school in Barclay, Kan., and attended Friends University in Wichita for a year. While attending Friends University she met George Weaver. They both played basketball for Friends University and met when George helped coach the womens basketball team.
On Sept. 29, 1927, she married
George in Wellington, Kan. They moved to Woodland, Idaho, in 1936, then to Headquarters, Idaho, in 1942. After several years in Headquarters, they resided in Lewiston, Idaho, for two years. They then moved to Agate Beach in 1951, where they built and operated the Surf and Sand Motel until 1970 when they moved to Newberg where she worked as an LPN in the emergency room at Newberg Community Hospital for a few years.
She played piano and organ for Chehalem Valley Baptist Church since its inception in 1975, and continued to play the organ until about six weeks ago.
Survivors include: son Dr. Gerald Weaver of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters, Elva Barnett of Hemet, Calif., and Marguerite Weaver of Sheridan; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, George, in 1991 and son, Gene, who was killed in action in Korea in 1953.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Chehalem Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Sloan officiating. A private concluding service will be held at Newberg Friends cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chehalem Valley Baptist Church in care of Attrells Newberg Chapel 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.
Earl Hanes
Earl Hanes of Salem died Jan. 12, 2003, at his home. He was 84.
He was born Feb. 23, 1918, in Childress, Texas. On June 11, 1943, he married
Christina Moser in LaMont, Calif. He served in World War II in the 273rd Infantry of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1945. The couple moved to McMinnville in 1950 and stayed until recently moving to Salem. He was a meat cutter for Safeway stores, including the Newberg location. He enjoyed sports, his family and politics. Family members said he will be remembered for his sense of humor.
Survivors include: wife Christina of Salem; sons, James of West Linn and Daniel of Salem; daughter Julie of Vancouver, Wash.; siblings, Bill, Bobbi and Jewel of Bakersfield, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sister, Muel.
A funeral service was held Thursday at Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem. Private interment was held at Willamette National cemetery in Portland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Health Care of Salem Hospital.
Mark A. Banton
Mark Alan Banton died Jan. 13, 2003, in Hillsboro from a brain tumor. He was 45.
He was born Aug. 20, 1957, in Eugene to Calvin and Vera (Hammerquist) Banton. In 1975, he graduated from Junction City High School. He attended West Coast Equipment Op Vocational School. On Jan. 12, 1980, he married
Cristi Pouard.
He spent 25 years in heavy construction and started his own business, Boulder Excavation Inc., in 1997.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He collected rocks and spent time at home on Bald Peak, as well. He was a member of the Laurel Community Church.
Survivors include: daughter Jessica of Hillsboro; son David of Hillsboro; parents, Calvin and Vera Banton of Junction City; brothers, Dale and Gary of Junction City and Steve of Bend; and sister Linda Foster of Alpine, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Laurel Community Church, 30640 S.W. Laurel Road, Hillsboro.
Memorial contributions may be made to the OHSU Foundation, 1121 S.W. Salmon St., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97205.
Marietta M. Wilsey
Marietta Maybelle Wilsey died on Jan. 10, 2003, at a Newberg care home. She was 91.
She was born May 20, 1911, in Adams to Isaac and Sophia (Planting) Christopher.
She married
John Wilsey on Feb. 21, 1934, in Pendleton. He built the Pilot Rock home they lived in for 40 years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was a musician who played for the Grange Lodge in Pilot Rock. She also volunteered at the Pendleton Community Hospital Bargain Counter Center as a member of the hospital auxiliary.
In 1993, she moved to Newberg to be near her daughter and has since resided there.
Survivors include: daughter, Julie McIntyre of Newberg; son, Dick Wilsey of Oconomowoc, Wisc.; four grandsons; three great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, John, in July 1980, three brothers and one sister.
Her graveside service was Wednesday at Olney cemetery in Pendleton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington Disease Research in care of Attrells Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
