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Perry Eugene NaSmythe, Sr.
Perry Eugene NaSmythe, Sr. was born December 10, 1916 in Fairview, Oregon. Afterward the family lived in Washougal, WA for a time, and then they moved to N. Mears Street in St. Johns, Oregon. He attended George Elementary School and Roosevelt High School.
Perry NaSmythe and Corinne Goodwin were married on March 30th, 1939 in Vancouver, Washington. She was 17 and he was 22 years old. For a time they lived in St. Johns, with Perry working in the shipyards as a crew foreman. Perry Jr. was born in 1940 and Sally was born in 1942.
In 1945 he enlisted in the Army. He served his basic training at Camp Roberts in Paso Robles, California. Just before being sent to Japan, the war ended. He did go to Japan as part of the occupation forces.
After his discharge from the military, the family moved to Linnton, Oregon. Perry worked as a crew foreman (troubleshooter) at the Manufactured Gas Company which was later purchased by Northwest Natural Gas Company. For many years, he worked out of the stone building under the St. Johns Bridge.
In 1950 the NaSmythe family moved to a 20 acre farm in Scappoose, Oregon. Marguerette was born in 1951. They attended the Sunset Park Church of God in St. Helens, Oregon.
In 1987 Perry and Corinne retired to Lincoln City where they lived until 1997 when they returned to Scappoose and took up residence in the Spring Lake Retirement Community. In March of 2009 they celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary, surrounded by family and friends.
Corinne passed away May 27th, 2009. In September Perry moved into the Creekside Village in Beaverton, where he lived until his death on May 19th, 2010.
He is survived by his son, Perry Eugene NaSmythe, Jr. and his wife Debby; daughters, Sally Weber and Marguerette Langsev and her husband Bob; and sister, Elsie Norris from St. Johns.
Perry’s memorial service was held at Creekside Retirement Village in Beaverton on Sunday, May 23rd. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center - Tualatin.
Donna Louise Kristan
November 21, 1930 – May 18, 2010
Donna Louise Kristan, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on May 18, 2010, at the age of 80. Donna was born to Charles and Nora (Thorson) Woodfill in Portland, Oregon, on November 21, 1930. She married Ray Kristan on April 28, 1951 at the Rockwood, Oregon Methodist Church and they had two children.
Donna was a graduate of Gresham High School in 1949. She enjoyed collecting elephants.
Donna is survived by her husband Ray and her two children: Julie Richards and Dennis (Kathy) Kristan; grandchildren Jeremy Hull and Tracy Richards, Gretchen and Heidi Kristan; and a great grandson Dylan Kristan. She is also survived by her brothers Durand Woodfill and Loren (Marge) Woodfill.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
Kenneth (Ken) Roland Hoyt
April 22, 1929 – May 18, 2010
Kenneth Roland Hoyt, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on May 18, 2010, at the age of 81. Kenneth was born to Floyd and Mary Irene (Hudson) Hoyt in Estacada, Oregon, on April 22, 1929. He graduated Milwaukie High School and joined the US Army. On April 22, 1954, he married Henrietta Bradley in Wrangell, Alaska. Mr. Hoyt worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker and enjoyed playing golf and pool. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Elks, and VFW.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Henrietta, of Milwaukie; his sons Kenneth Hoyt II and Stephen Cookson both of Portland, Oregon; Rob (Laurie) Hoyt and Mike (Barb) Hoyt, both of Bellingham, Washington; and three grandchildren: Katie, Kenneth, and Michael Hoyt. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bob, Don, and Frank; his son Patrick; his mother and father Floyd and Mary Hoyt.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Milwaukie. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
Susann Kay Hunter Gilbert
Susann Kay Hunter Gilbert passed away on May 16th, 2010 in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She was born in Salem, Oregon on May 8th, 1933 to Allyn and Mildred Hunter, and had one sibling, Steven, who was seven years her junior.
Susann was raised in Eastmoreland, where she excelled as a competitive figure skater. She went on to attend the University of Oregon, and in 1953 married James A. Archer. They had three children, Cammie, Jim & Sally, as well as many a family dog by her side. While raising her children as a stay-at-home mom, Susann became an accomplished seamstress and artist, while also spending time teaching exercise and aerobics classes. She was a member of the Portland Figure Skating Association, and worked for many years at the Mt. Park Racquet Club.
After Susann’s children completed their schooling she divorced and began a new chapter in her life. She moved from Portland, where the children had been raised, to Lake Oswego where she met her future husband John Gilbert at Christ Episcopal Church. She developed a special love for John and her congregation, and became devoted to serving her Lord in a multitude of ways. She was a devoted member of the Church Choir and especially loved playing in the Bell Choir. In 1993 Susann and John were married, and continued to enjoy life while supporting their grandchildren in all their activities.
When Susann’s father-in-law, Jack Winninger, became ill, Susann and John took Jack under their generous care for several years until his death in 1999. Shortly after Jack’s death, Susann’s husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and Susann supported and cared for him until his death in 2008. For over ten years Susann’s life consisted of being a devoted Christian and taking care of her family without once complaining or feeling sorry for herself.
After losing her husband, Susann was diagnosed with liver cancer. After fighting the disease for over a year it became apparent this was a battle she could not win, and she decided to trade the quantity of her time left for the quality of her life by stopping her treatments. Her strong faith combined with the support of her family got her through the tough times until her final passing on May 16th, 2010.
Susann Gilbert will be remembered in many ways, however it was chiefly her ability to care for people and support them in a positive way that will be especially remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Susann is survived by her three children, Cammie Ware, Jim Archer and Sally Archer, and by her three grandchildren, Joseph & Brittany Archer and Hunter Ware, who are all exceedingly proud to be known as grandchildren to her.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church Parish, located at 1060 Chandler Road in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Susann asked that any remembrances be sent to Christ Episcopal Church in Lake Oswego.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Sandra Kathleen Cantlon
Sandra Kathleen Cantlon passed away on May 17th, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. She was just shy of her 67th birthday. Born May 31st, 1943, Sandra was an Office Administrator.Sandra Cantlon
Sandra is survived by her husband, John Cantlon, and by her sons Gregory Rouse and Kelly Simmonds, and by her daughters Cynthia Rouse, Stephanie Rouse and Renee Fawcett. She is further survived by three grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th in the Gold Room at the Scottish Rite Temple, 4090 Commercial Street SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
”We only live once, that’s not so tough,
If we do it right, once is enough.” – Clarence Osgood, 6/27/1974
