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Robert R. U'Ren
Newberg resident Robert R. U'Ren died in an auto accident Sept. 20, 2004. He was 73.
He was born Jan. 25, 1931, in Seattle.
Survivors include: wife Doreen Kyle; daughters, Marie U'Ren, Laura Crawford and Jody Heairet; and sister Sue Nichols.
He was cremated. No memorial service will be held per his request.
Laurence F. Bourland
Laurence Fenn Bourland died Sept. 22, 2004, at a Newberg care facility. He was 90.
He was born Aug. 15, 1914, to Fenn and Sally (Medley) Bourland in Clarendon, Texas. There he grew up and graduated from high school in 1932. He attended one year of college before starting farming. On Oct. 2, 1934, he married
Gertrude Leona Roush in Pampa, Texas, and they made their home in the Mclean, Texas, area.
In the early 1950s he and his wife moved to the McMinnville area, then back to Texas, and six months later decided the dust was too bad and returned to Oregon permanently. For years he was a strawberry farmer near McMinnville, moving to Newberg in 1968. On Sept. 17, 2002, his wife preceded him in death.
He enjoyed music and played the trumpet, piano, organ and sang. In his early adulthood in Texas he would sing at funerals. He sang in church throughout his life. He was a founding member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Newberg. He loved to fish, especially river fishing for salmon, and enjoyed trying to find things with his metal detector. A farmer for life, he enjoyed growing things and raised beautiful roses.
Survivors include: sons, Fenn of Aloha and Charles of Eugene; daughter Betty Sue Sporleder of Walla Walla, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Sept. 23 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Newberg with Pastor John Mahaffy officiating. Committal is private at Riverview Abbey Mausoleum, Portland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Church, care of Attrells Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.
Agueda Aleman
Agueda Aleman of Dundee died Sept. 18, 2004, at Southwestern Medical Center in Lawton, Okla. She was 68.
Survivors include: husband Martin Romero; sons, Leonardo, Aurelio and Rojelio Romero; daughters Petra, Esmeralda, Enedelia, Norma and Anna Romero; brothers Juventino and Noe Aleman; sisters, Eufemia Mendez and Agustina Molina; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Francisco and Florentino Aleman.
A funeral service will be held Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park in McMinnville.
Dorothy E. Edwards
Dorothy Elma Edwards died Sept. 13, 2004, at her home in Newberg. She was 94.
She was born June 8, 1910, to Charles and Florence (Fickle) Burch in Oakland, Calif. Her parents had divorced and her mother had remarried
by the time Dorothy was 5. During her senior year in high school, she moved to Stockton, Calif., to help her brother and sister-in-law with their two children. She met Joseph Edwards, who worked with her brother on the Santa Fe Railroad. They married
two months later, on April 30, 1928, at her mothers home. She was 17 and he was 19; they were married
76 years.
In January 1929 she attended a revival meeting put on by Wilbur Smith. She accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was later baptized at First Baptist Church in Stockton, Calif. The couple moved to Denver in 1931 and enrolled at Denver Bible Institute. While her husband went on to become a professor at Denver Theological Seminary, she served as librarian. Upon retirement in 1972, the couple moved to Harlingen, Texas, where they farmed organically and taught Bible classes.
In 1987 the couple moved to the Northwest to be near family, settling at Friendsview Retirement Community in 1995. Her husband preceded her in death on May 23, 2004.
Survivors include: grandchildren, Heidi Madsen of Portland, Sonja Herigstad of Dundee, Carl Madsen of Portland and Victor Madsen of Uganda, East Africa; sister Bille Wilson; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Natalie, Katie and Eric Herigstad of Dundee, and Hanna, Joelle, Rodney and Victoria Madsen of Uganda, East Africa; nieces Virginia Butt and Rae; nephews, Bill Brewer and Max Drake; and those who have come to know and appreciate her where she has lived and worked.
She was preceded in death by daughter Marilyn Ruth Madsen in 1962; sister Mildred; and brother John Burch.
A memorial service was held Sept. 22 at Attrells Newberg Funeral Chapel with Pastors Jay Gilbertson and Larry Smithwick officiating. Committal was private at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Denver Theological Seminary or Prison Fellowship Ministries care of Attrells Newberg Funeral Chapel 207 Villa Rd., Newberg, OR 97132.
Lois M. Kennedy
Lois Maxine Kennedy of Lafayette died Sept. 10, 2004, at Willamette Valley Hospital. She was 78.
She was born July 28, 1926, in Jetmore, Kan. She married
Lowell Kennedy on April 28, 1945. Her family said she was a wonderful wife and a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include: daughter Debra Morter of Denver; son Michael Kennedy of Redwood City, Calif.; granddaughter Jodi Robinson; grandsons, Steven Kennedy and Patrick Morter, both of Denver.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter Kelly Robinson.
No service will be held per her request.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen Doe Humane Society.
Jack S. Edwards
Newberg native Jack S. Edwards died Sept. 11, 2004, at his daughters home in McMinnville. He was 76.
He was born July 16, 1928, to Winfield and Harriet (Versteeg) Edwards in Newberg. He attended Pleasantdale School House and was taught by his oldest sister through the eighth-grade. He graduated form Dayton High School in 1946. He joined the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division. After his military tour, he returned to Yamhill County and worked at the Spaulding Pulp and Paper mill in Newberg.
He married
Dorothy Trunde on Nov. 12, 1950, in Newberg. In 1957 he purchased Edwards Market in Dayton from his parents; he operated it until 1974. He also served as the Dayton fire chief and was a member of the Dayton school board. He returned to the paper mill in 1974, retiring from there in 1993.
He lived on the family farm on Stringtown Road his whole life. The farm was honored as a Century Farm Sept. 4.
An avid aviation enthusiast, he owned an Aeronica Chief airplane after World War II. He also enjoyed motorcycles and owned a Harley Davidson. In his last six years he enjoyed attending Dayton football games and followed Portland Trail Blazer basketball. He participated in the Dustins Run/Walk in McMinnville, which memorializes his grandson, Dustin Klaus, who died in 1998. His family said he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include: wife Dorothy of Dayton; daughters, Debbie Klaus and Karen Edwards of McMinnville; sons, Steve and Bob of Dayton; sisters, Margie Morgan and Lucy Tedd of Dayton; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by grandson Dustin Klaus; son Michael; and sisters, Pinky Langlitz and Dormi Groth.
A service was held Sept. 15 at the chapel of Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville. He was buried at the St. James Catholic cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Hospital or Parkinsons Disease Resources in care of Macy and Son Funeral Directors, 136 N. Evans St., McMinnville, OR 97128.
Robert P. French
Former Newberg resident Robert Paul French of Milton-Freewater died Sept. 10, 2004. He was 78.
He was born July 13, 1926, to Raymond and Grace (Allen) French in Jamestown, N.Y. While a senior in high school he joined the Army Air Force Cadets and upon graduation spent time in Fort Myers and Amarillo, Texas, during World War II. His last year in the service was spent in occupied Italy, where he started a baseball team with prisoners of war and Army officers.
After service, he attended East Stroudsberg University, graduating in 1950. In 1955 he graduated from Cornell University with a masters degree in secondary education. He earned his masters degree in guidance and counseling from the University of North Dakota in 1965.
On Aug. 21, 1955, he married
Ann Rhone in Wyalusing, Penn. They moved to Oregon in 1962, to Grand Forks, N.D., in 1964, and returned to Oregon in 1965. He moved in 1967 to La Grande and to Newberg in 1981. He was head of the counseling department at Newberg High School. He retired in 1990 and moved to Milton-Freewater.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, gardening, airplanes and flying, hockey and traveling. He coached many baseball and soccer teams.
He was a member of the Pioneer Methodist Church in Walla Walla, Wash., and a member of American Legion Post 24 and VFW 3456 of Milton-Freewater.
Survivors include: wife Ann; daughter Kim Slippy of Summerville; sons, Ted of Colorado Springs, Colo., Eric of Huber Heights, Ohio, and Bruce of Sparks, Nev.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Ray of Richland, Wash.; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ken and sister Nancy.
A celebration of his life was held Sept. 15 at the Pioneer United Methodist Church in Walla Walla with pastor Leon Alden officiating.
Maurine G. Baldwin
Former Newberg resident Maurine Gregory Baldwin died Sept. 5, 2004, in Portland. She was 94.
She was born March 26, 1910, to Moore and Caroline (Mowery) Gregory in Roseburg. She attended Reed College and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). She worked for the Oregon Department of Education and at Portland State University. She married
George Baldwin in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1999.
She volunteered at Nature Conservancy and OSPIRG.
Survivors include: brother Greg Baldwin of Lake Oswego; sister Suzie Baldwin Kuerschner of Portland; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A service was held Sept. 11, 2004, at Newberg Friends cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oregon Literacy Council or the Wilderness Society.
Barbara R. Reemer
Barbara Ruth Reemer died Sept. 10, 2004, at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin. She was 54.
She was born Feb. 14, 1950, to Roland and Marion (Meineke) McTimmonds in Portland. She grew up in Sherwood and attended St. Paul Lutheran Church School and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1969. She was born with a congenital heart defect and was the recipient of much support from her community over the years, from the fire department, her church and local businesses. On June 15, 1985, she was married
to Clarke Reemer and they lived in Portland for six years. In 1991 the couple moved to a rural area of Woodburn, where she enjoyed bird watching.
She was a church volunteer and Sunday school secretary. She sold Avon and provided childcare for friends and family. In later years she spent time gathering family genealogy. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Woodburn.
She enjoyed baking, cake decorating, cooking, quilting and embroidery. She also enjoyed listening to music, mainly jazz.
Survivors include: husband Clarke of Woodburn; mother Marion McTimmonds of Sherwood; aunts, Teresa Peters of Sherwood and Anita Moncrief of Prineville; and eight nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood with Pastor Bruce Zagel officiating. A concluding service followed at St. Paul Lutheran cemetery in Sherwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of ones choice in care of Attrells Sherwood Funeral Chapel, 280 N.W. First St., Sherwood, OR 97140.
Lorraine F. Shine
Lorraine Faye Shine died Sept. 4, 2004, at her home on Chehalem Mountain. She was 78.
She was born July 25, 1926, to Oscar and Thessel (Grover) Payne in Emmons County, N.D. There she grew up and received her early education. She assisted with teaching during World War II to fill the need left by the teachers serving their country. In 1947 she moved to Portland, where she worked for the Portland Rose and Glove Factory. She attended both Laurelwood Academy and Portland Union Adventist Academy, where she completed high school in two years graduating in 1951 with honors. In 1953, she graduated from Walla Walla College with a degree in nursing.
On Dec. 16, 1953, she married
Jack Shine in Newberg and the couple made their home on a farm in Hillsboro. She worked at McMinnville General Hospital for several years and then remained at home as a full-time mother to raise her family and assist with the operation of the farm.
Her family said she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was always there to help those in need. A member of the Laurel Wood Seventh day Adventist Church, she was also an avid gardener who made flower arrangements for her church.
Survivors include: husband Jack of Hillsboro; sons, Randall of Gaston and Valden of Hillsboro; daughter Jennifer Eddy of Hillsboro; sister Vina LaFave of Pollock, S.D.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
A funeral service was held Sept. 8 at Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Richard Morris officiating. Concluding Service followed at Mt. Olive cemetery in Laurel.
Arthur S. Rathkey
Dr. Arthur Art Stanley Rathkey died Sept. 8, 2004, at his home in McMinnville. He was 84.
He was born April 15, 1920, to John and Amy (Watts) Rathkey in Astoria. He spent his early years helping his father as a machinist and welder. He graduated valedictorian of Camas Valley High School in 1938 and received a chemistry degree from Willamette University in 1942. He received his masters in biochemistry and biology from Oregon State University in 1943 and graduated from the University of Oregon medical school in 1946. After several rotations, he set up a private practice in Grand Forks, N.D., until the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and then in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1953. He was in pediatric practice in Muncie, Ind., from 1953-1959. He taught at the University of Minnesota. He married
Roba Mae Hoag on April 23, 1949, in Chaska, Minn.
He published eight scientific papers, mostly dealing with body chemistry. He received a patent on the hubless infusion needle to correct electrolyte imbalances in children; this invention was instrumental in saving many infants lives and is still used today.
His hobbies included growing conifers of all types, fishing for steelhead and art work. He was a member of the Kiwanis, Mens Garden Club, Home Orchard Society, Machintosh Computer Club and Head Start. He was a member of the McMnnville United Methodist church.
Survivors include: wife Roba of McMinnville; sons, Craig of Dundee, John of Petaluma, Calif., and Douglas of Portland; daughter Margaret Nava of Newberg; brother Eldrid of Dallas; sister Dorothy Schattenkerk of Ten Mile; and seven grandchildren.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday) at the First Baptist Church in McMinnville with the Rev. Steve Ross officiating. He will be buried at the family cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kiwanis programs for kids.
