Walter Arnold Walker - 1937 - 2019
Walter Arnold Walker passed away on March 8, 2019 at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 14, 1937 in Salem, Oregon, to parents James & Jessie Walker. He grew up along with three siblings, Barbara Clark, Gladys Dalgity & Nancy Ellis where he lived with his family in Grand Ronde, Oregon.He graduated from Willamina High school in 1955. After high school, he enl
Laura Ann Kindel - 1968 - 2019
Laurie was born in Portland, OR, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Meeuwsen) Kindel. Her younger years were spent as a child in Verboort, OR, moving with her family in 1974 to Yamhill County where she attended school and graduated from Yamhill-Carlton High School in 1986.Laurie was a loving mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend who left us far too soon.Her enthusiasm was contagious to both t
James Richard Commerford - 1958 - 2019
James Richard Commerford “Jim” was born on January 13, 1954 in McMinnville, Oregon to Steve and Betty Commerford of Grand Ronde, Oregon. He was the third child of what would become a four-child family.Jim attended grade school in Grand Ronde, then graduated from Willamina High School in 1972. He took a forestry class his senior year of high school, where his love for the timber industr
Virginia Joy (Redner) McLeod - 1926 - 2019
Virginia passed away in her Brookdale apartment March 6, 2019. She was born 2-6-1926 in Vernonia Oregon to Gustave and Cleta Davis Redner. Virginia was raised up Patton Valley on a dairy farm and attended Seth school, a one room grade 1-8 school. She then attended Gaston High School for two years then on to Vernonia High her junior /senior years, graduating in 1942.Virginia marri
Chris Tod Longley - 1960 - 2019
Chris Tod Longley was born in Atascadero, CA on 4/27/60 to Lee (Oscar) Longley and Betty (Longley) Flud. He leaves 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Amy Jackon of Amity, Candace Loveless of Salem, Brendan Humiston of McMinnville, and Jordan Longley of McMinnville. He was preceded in death by his father and 2 brothers Mark Longley and Kerry Longley. He is survived by his mother Betty Flud of McMinnvi
Cherie Christine Ellingson - 1935 - 2019
Cherie Christine Ellingson embarked on her final adventure on March 6, 2019, to the greatest travel destination of all, Heaven. Cherie was born on March 4, 1935, in Kalispell, Montana to parents Werner and Helen Conrad. Cherie was born into a pioneer family of loggers. She lived her early years in various logging camps west of Kalispell. Later, the family moved to Kalispell where she graduated fro
Geraldine A Haskell - 1931 - 2019
Geraldine A Haskell left Us February 27 2019 surrounded by loved onesShe was born at home September 17 1931 in Andover, SD to Jenny & William Lovell the middle child of 11. She attended grade school in Andover & graduated from Andover high in 1950 she was a cheerleader 4 years & went to Girls State her senior year Her and husband Willis moved to Oregon 1967 they owned & opera
Melvin Dean Leppin - 1937 - 2019
Melvin Dean Leppin passed away on March 1, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born on July 19, 1937 in McMinnville, Oregon, to parents Harold and Charlotte Leppin. He grew up along with three siblings, Raymond Leppin, Lynda Nyseth, and Larry Leppin where he lived with his family on the family farm in Bethel.Melvin graduated from Amity High school in 1955 with an athletic honor for Best Athlete. After h
Mary Patricia "Pat" Jones - 1925 - 2019
Mary Patricia (Pat) Jones, 93, died February 16, 2019 in Corvallis, Oregon. Patricia had lived in Corvallis for the last 5 ½ years, but was previously a resident of McMinnville, Oregon for 53 years.Patricia was born March 21, 1925 in Plainview, Texas to Thomas A. Bay and Nell (Jones) Bay. She lived in Plainview for most of her growing up years and into early adulthood. She graduated from Pl
Donald Marion Wood - 1924 - 2019
Donald Marion Wood, lately of Vancouver, Washington, died on February 13, 2019, at the age of 94.Don was the seventh of eight children, born to John and Lillian Mae Wood to August 10, 1924. After spending his early life in Onawa, Iowa, the family moved west, settling on a stump farm near St. Helen’s, Oregon. Enlisting in the Navy at 17, Don graduated at the top of his class before serving as
Raul I. Ramirez 1928 - 2019
Raul I. Ramirez passed away March 1, 2019 from complications associated with Dementia at the age of 90 years.Raul was born July 10, 1928 in Gardena, CA to Antonio and Emma Ramirez. Raul was a member of the Boxing Team and enjoyed participating in High School plays until he graduated from Washington High in 1947. Upon graduation, Raul went to work with his father at the Pacific State Steel Mill. In
Lillian "Sis" Farley - 1928 - 2019
Lillian "Sis" Farley passed away March 4, 2019 at her home in McMinnville, Oregon. She has gone to join her beloved husband, Homer, who has been waiting for her in heaven.Lillian was born to William and Flora Stone in Greenup County, Kentucky. She was the second oldest of eight children. She grew up in South Shore, Kentucky where she married Homer Farley on August 2, 1946. He often said she was the Love
Carla Keber - 1966 - 2019
Carla Keber of Sheridan, Or passed away Sunday March 3,2019 after fighting a brave battle with a form of Parkinson. Born May 17,1966 in Lewistown, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Carl F Humann and Sharon L Humann. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Keber and her grandmother Margaret Dobson.She is survived by her children Thomas Humann and Brooke Keber
Melvin Dean Leppin - 1937 - 2019
Melvin Dean Leppin passed away on March 1, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born on July 19, 1937 in McMinnville, OR, to parents Harold and Charlotte Leppin. He grew up along with three siblings on the family farm in Amity.Melvin graduated from Amity High School in 1955 with an athletic honor for Best Athlete. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the army and spent time serving his country in
Frank W. Maynard Sr. - 1935 - 2019
Frank W. Maynard Sr. passed away March 2, 2019 at Willamette Valley Medical Center, McMinnville. He was 84 years old. Services will be held at a later date. Macy and Son Funeral Directors handling the arrangements.
