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Crystal Lee Metz
Crystal Lee Metz was born in Norwalk, California to Jack and Linda Sisson on January 16, 1962. She went home to be with her Lord on May 28, 2010 in Milwaukie, Oregon, surrounded by her loving friends and family. She is survived by her husband Peter of 21 years; brother’s Lucas and Michael; daughters Charity and Faith; and 7 grandchildren.
A service is going to be held at the Turning Point Church, 13333 SE Rusk Rd., Milwaukie, on the corner of 224 and Rusk Road, on Saturday June 5th at 1 pm.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Frances Rita Falla
Lake Oswego resident Frances Rita Falla died on May 27th, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. She was 81. Born January 1st, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, Frances was a homemaker and mother of six children. She is survived by her sons Michael Falla of Prescott, Oregon, Robert Falla of Edmunds, Washington and Chester Falla of Lake Oswego, Oregon. She is also survived by her daughters Katherine Page of Peoria, Arizona, Laura Dupont of Scappoose, Oregon and Nancy Senff of West Linn, Oregon. Frances is further survived by her eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Katherine M. Schwabauer
SALEM – Katherine M. Schwabauer, 106 years old, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by love. Katherine was born in Salem where she lived most of her life. She was an avid gardener, a member of Fir Crest Garden Club, a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church, a wonderful grandmother, tremendous friend and amazing woman.
Her twin children, Nancy Lea and Jerry Lynn preceded her in death; as well as her husband, Oscar; and her sister, Mildred. She is survived by six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a niece, nephews, their families and the Campbell family, who took such exceptional care of her with deep love and affection. We are grateful, and we thank you!
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., June 2, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, 770 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem.
Maybe it was the chocolate. Gram, you will be in our hearts forever.
Kenneth Forbes Sigler, Sr.
May 29, 1926 – May 26, 2010
Portland resident, Kenneth Forbes Sigler, Sr., 83, passed away on May 26, 2010. Kenneth was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 29, 1926. He was raised in Oklahoma and Southern California and attended Beverly Hills High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the South Pacific Theatre. Kenneth continued his education at the University of Southern California where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and found his career working as a Hydraulic Engineer. On September 18 of 1948, he married Mary Walsh. Kenneth moved to Oregon in November of 2007 to be with family.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter Nancy Bruner of Salt Lake City, Utah; son Kenny Sigler and his wife Vickie of Beaverton, Oregon; 3 grandchildren Cheri Bruner, Jonah Sigler and Ethan Sigler. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary, and daguthers Mary Ann and Janile.
A celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held at a later time. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Jacqueline Mercer Proctor
July 27, 1925 – May 25, 2010
Jacqueline Mercer Proctor was born on July 27, 1925 to H Fred Mercer and Estelle Mabel Brown, a daughter amongst nine lively children. She cherished her childhood on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, puttering about on the family boat and being with her friends. Jackie married Charles Proctor in Pennsylvania after WW2, and had many years of a loving marriage with three children: John, Nancy, and Debi, now of Michigan, Oregon, and California.
Jackie lived principally in three places: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Birmingham, Michigan; and San Juan Capistrano, California.
She loved action! She loved observing people working on projects, children playing, dogs gnawing on bones, and especially people opening up gifts from her! She had a twinkly mischievous zeal about her that attracted people to her. Each person felt entirely unique in their relationship with her. She had a sprite honesty about her that poked fun at herself, at others, at current events, and she maintained that humor throughout her illness with cancer.
Mom was brave. She was a model of living as a survivor; she lived independently, cherishing the lives of her children, the plants in her garden, and making constant improvements to her home. She was always willing to take on new adventures, especially in traveling, and was white water rafting after she turned 80!Proctor2
She loved shopping at bargain stores, and in fact, considered shopping as her hobby. All of her outfits were beautifully matched, inexpensive, and so cute on her, though she also had a taste for diamonds! She loved having long conversations over a glass of wine, or with Golden Girls on in the background. She was generous, so willing to share or treat others with gifts. She loved the unique, the beautiful, the simple parts of life. Her smile and soft glow were always a ready greeting.
Mom died on May 25, 2010 with an awful disease of cancer. She died swaddled in more love than she could ever have imagined with her three children giving her constant care; she died with kisses and strokes of her beautiful face.
She lived her last year at Avamere in Sherwood, Oregon, where she made many friends and was involved in as many activities as were provided at the facility. Avamere became a family for us all, and their warmth and caring will always be remembered.
Remembrances of Jackie could be made through the American Cancer Society, Portland Office, 0330 SW Curry Street, Portland, Oregon 97239; 503-295-6422
Nick Colatorti
Nick Colatorti died on May 25th, 2010 in Gresham, Oregon after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was eighty-seven. Born on March 24, 1923 in Anacortes, Washington Nick was raised primarily in Oregon.
During WWII Nick became a Staff Sargeant in the 464th AAF Base Unit. He flew twenty-nine missions and was shot down three times. Serving as a belly gunner on B-24s, Nick was on active duty from February of 1943 until his honorable discharge in November of 1945.Nick Colatorti
In 1949 he graduated from the University of Portland with a BA in Business Administration, and went on to own his own business, Nick’s Nice Cars. He married Maureen Reeve in 1968. He enjoyed traveling and visiting friends whenever he could. Nick attended St. Philip Neri Church in Portland, and was a member of the Elks Club.
Nick is survived by his wife, Maureen. No services are scheduled.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Helen “Rusti” Belanger
Helen “Rusti” Belanger, a long time resident of Lincoln City, passed away at age 70 on Sunday May 23rd, 2010 with her family by her side.
Rusti was born October 11th, 1939 in Glasgow, Montana, the youngest daughter to Bernice and John Sowa. A wanderer and seeker of knowledge, she lived in various places throughout her lifetime including California, Washington, Arizona and Oregon as well as a brief time in Mexico. She spent nearly thirty years living in Lincoln City, a place close to her heart that she always considered her true home. She was a one-of-a-kind – a remarkable and truly unique individual who lived life on her own terms. She will be remembered for her wisdom, generosity and humor, as well as the stories of her many adventures. She will be greatly missed by the many that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her three daughters Kim, Valerie and Secret, her son Tony, her two grandsons, Jeremy and Zarr, and her great granddaughter, Emily Raine. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Eddie. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Doris and Marion.
We say goodbye to a beloved mother, friend, and confidant. We hope your journey was everything you expected and that at the end of the road you found peace.
There will be a private family service. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center in Portland, Oregon.
