Dusty Lee Brown - 1955 - 2018
Dusty Lee Brown, 63 of Portland, Oregon passed away October 24 in his home. Born in 1955 in McMinnville, Oregon to Lenard & Donna. Dusty grew up in the Ballston-Amity area graduating from Amity High school in 1974. Dusty was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lori, and wife Judy. Dusty is survived by his siblings Douglas and Dorothy, sons Ricardo Brown, Gary Juden, Edd McCorkle, Orin Swe
Mary Chase Bublitz - 1927 - 2018
Mary Chase Bublitz passed away peacefully on October 28. She was born in Boston, Mass. and grew up in Detroit, Mich. Mary was a graduate of Mills College in Alameda, Cal. and then taught kindergarten in Appleton and Neenah, Wis.In August 1954, Mary met Walter at a gathering at a friend’s house. They were married December 18 of that year, and lived in Neenah where Walter worked for the Kimber
Jason William Paul - 1975 - 2018
Jason William Paul was the 5th son born to Tom & Nancy Paul on March 18th, 1975 at The Dallas Hospital, while the family was living in Salem OR. Shortly after Jason’s birth the family moved to The Dalles where Jason attended Dry Hollow Elementary School.The family moved to McMinnville in 1986 where Jason attended 5th grade at Adams Elementary School followed by Patton Middle school and M
Helga Pagel - 1924 - 2018
Helga Pagel who had been in failing health since June 2018 and was as of September under Hospice care died on October 28. Helga was being cared for by her niece and family at their home in McMinnville since her Hospice status. Helga was born November 1, 1924 in a small village in Pommern Germany. Helga spent her childhood in Sassenhagen, a nearby village where she also attended her school years. H
Paul Emmerson Conner - 1940 - 2018
Paul Emmerson Conner was born February 2, 1940 in Ashland, Oregon, to George and Ila Conner. He later was joined by his younger brother, David, to complete their family. Paul attended school in Talent Oregon graduating in 1958. After working a couple years, he joined the Air Force in 1960 and was stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone Maine for 4 years. He married Carole Paul on April 24t
Helen M. Henderson - 1924 - 2018
Helen Henderson passed away October 29, 2018 at Hopewell House in Portland, Oregon after a long battle with cancer. She was 94. Helen was born January 30, 1924 in Gaston, Oregon to Siegfried and Nona (Pritchard) Wyss as the oldest of five children.Helen grew up in a hard working family of farmers and loggers that lived in several places in Yamhill County. She attended schools in Gaston, Gopher Val
Cleo Elizabeth Westphal - 1923 - 2018
Cleo E. Westphal passed away and joined her heavenly family on October 28, 2018, at the age of 95.She was born the fourth of five children to Harold and Mattie (Freeman) Miller. She was a lifelong resident of McMinnville. After graduation from high school, she attended Capitol Business college in Salem, Oregon. Over the years she worked for the insurance companies of Oregon Mutual, Gordon Carey, a
Leonard B. Reeser - 1941- 2018
Leonard B. Reeser passed away on October 25, 2018 in McMinnville, Oregon. He was 77 years old. At his request, no services will be held. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com.
G. Scott Macy - 1951 - 2018
G. Scott Macy passed away peacefully on Friday, the 26th of October. He was surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1951 to Eleanor and Glen Macy in McMinnville, Oregon. He graduated from McMinnville High School and went on to earn a Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. After college, he joined Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA), wh
Ruth Marie (Gault) Yoder - 1929-2018
“Celebration of Life” for Ruth Marie (Gault) Yoder will be held at Macy & Son Funeral Directors (135 NE Evans Street, McMinnville, Oregon) on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 at 3:00pm.All family and friends are welcome. Ruth Yoder had been living at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Washougal, WA for the last five years when she passed away in her sleep. She was 89.Ruth Marie
Donna Rae Johnson - 1949 - 2018
Donna Rae Johnson passed away October 27, 2018 in McMinnville Oregon. She was born to Roy and Mary Johnson. Donna was proceeded in death by her siblings Clarice Ohmacht, Roy Johnson Jr. and Regina Winder. Donna was survived by her siblings Diane King, Dan Johnson and her children Donna Johnson and Nicole Remmington. Donna had 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Donna was loved dearly and wi
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kay" (McDonald) Schrepel - June 11, 1924 - October 20, 2018
Kathryn Elizabeth Schrepel, 94, passed peacefully on October 21, 2018, in McMinnville, Oregon. She was 94 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in McMinnville. Interment will be at Riverview Abbey in Portland.Kay was born June 11, 1924, to Warren Thomas and Cecile (Spooner) McDonald at home in Redmond, Oregon. In Kay’
Robert E. Coburn - 1930 - 2018
On a beautiful, sunny, fall afternoon Robert "Bob" Coburn went home to be with Jesus. He was born in La Grande, OR to Earle and Viola Coburn on January 27, 1930. He joined his older sister Colleen to complete their family. When he was six months old the family moved to Dayton, OR. Bob attended Dayton Grade School and graduated from Dayton High School in 1948. He then joined the army and
Darrald Keith Wolfe - 1939 - 2018
Darrald Keith Wolfe, 78, passed away October 22, 2018 at his home in McMinnville, Oregon, from complications associated with dementia.While Darrald was a man of few words, he was king of the sideways grin, shoulder shrug, and eye-roll. He was a ridiculously generous man, never running out of second chances. Also infamous for "crying wolf," the irony was never lost on us. Quick to welcome
Eleanor W. Tibbetts - 1918 - 2018
Eleanor Williams Tibbetts, 100, of McMinnville, died Oct. 10 of congestive heart failure.Tibbetts, who last year celebrated her 99th birthday with rides in gold Cadillacs thanks to the McMinnville community, enjoyed 50 years of retirement. She was born Sept. 1, 1918, in Flushing, N.Y., to Tony and Jenny Williams. She lived mainly in South Ozone Park, N.Y., as a child and met her late husband, Robe
