Ruth Eleanor Buie - 1936 - 2019
Memorial Service for Ruth Eleanor Buie will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, at Lonestar BBQ Restaurant, 312 Ferry St., Dayton, Oregon.
Beverly Ann Bartels Treneman - 1931 - 2019
Beverly Ann Bartels Treneman, the eldest of four sisters, was born February 18, 1931, to Mildred and Carl Bartels in Dubuque, Iowa. She loved music and played the piano, bass fiddle and bagpipes. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School, she attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in occupational therapy. As a member of the university’s Highlanders, the only all-woma
David Eldon Fendall - 1935 - 2019
David Eldon Fendall was born July 12, 1935, to Jack and Wilma (Unicume) Fendall on Gold Creek Road in his grandparents' house just outside Willamina, Oregon. David attended school in Willamina and later served as a sergeant first class in the National Guard. A life-long logger, he lived on the family farm for 84 years. David’s first marriage was to Nancy Lyons. They had three children, Kerry, Lesli
Frank Carl Olsen (Buster-Buz-Rocket Olsen) - 1924 - 2019
On Monday, July 22, 2019, Frank Olsen passed away in his own home at the age of 95. Frank was born June 30, 1924, in Seattle, Washington, to Frank and Esther Olsen. He graduated from Washington High School in Los Angeles. Frank married Genie Dugger on March 23, 1947. They were married 62 years before she passed away. They raised four daughters, Candace, Christy, Cyndey and Corri
Mara Lou Sparks Hantze Denham - 1925 - 2019
Known for her laugh, loved for her heart, Mara Lou Sparks Hantze Denham, originally from McMinnville and formerly of Lebanon, passed away July 4, 2019, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 93. She was born December 19, 1925, in McMinnville, Oregon, to John Lewis Sparks (4/13/1894 - 10/13/1965) and Ida Ellena Hendry Sparks (8/25/1896 - 9/6/1988), and had one brother, Dale Sparks, who predeceased her. After graduatin
Joel DeWitt Mills-Borrase - 1995 - 2019
No parent should ever have to write about the death of their child, but today we must. With profound sorrow we must tell you of the passing and life achievements of our dear and youngest son, Joel DeWitt Mills-Borrase. He died July 17, 2019. Joel was deeply loved by his mother, Carmen Borrasé; his father, Ronald DeWitt Mills; his brother, Ruben José; by his eldest brother, Paul Anthony; b
Frieda Mae Lesperance Waibel
Frieda Mae Waibel passed away July 16, 2019. She was 87 years old. Frieda was born April 26, 1932, to Charles and Ruth (Keogeboehn) Lesperance in Oklahoma. In 1937, the family moved to Pike, Oregon, where she attended school and then high school in Yamhill, Oregon. She worked on the Menefee Turkey Farm. In 1962, she began working at Portland Glove Factory in Carlton. While working there, she also
Larry Wattier Sr. - 1944 - 2019
Larry LeRoy Wattier Sr. passed away July 8, 2019, at his home in McMinnville, Oregon. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 12, 2019, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Sheridan. Larry was born November 13, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois, and grew up in Watertown, South Dakota. He attended Sky Ranch for Boys in Buffalo, South Dakota, where he put in over 300 hours learning h
Mary Etta Saxton Peters Skophammer - 1930 - 2019
Mary Etta Saxton Peters Skophammer, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away July 16, 2019. Graveside services are pending with Macy & Son Funeral Directors.
Ruth (Eleanor) Buie - 1936 - 2019
Ruth (Eleanor) Buie passed away in her home July 5, 2019. She was 82 years old. She was ready to go to a better place and be with her Lord in peace. Ruth was born July 19, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, the oldest of four sisters, Gwen West of McMinnville, Rosa Byrum of Newberg, and Sharon Edwards, who preceded Ruth in death in 2017. Ruth had acquired an adopted sister, Donna Nelson of McMinnville. She had five children, M
Ingeborg "Inge" Eckberg - 1927 - 2019
Ingeborg “Inge” Eckberg passed away July 9, 2019, in Salem, Oregon. She was born August 3, 1927, in Vienna, Austria, one of 13 children of Milada and Joseph Drescher. She moved to the United States in 1947, and on August 9, 1947, she married Dale Jenner Eckberg. Dale passed away in 1990. Inge is survived by a nephew, Erwin Selix of Oregon City; a niece, Monika York of Salem; grandniec
James Forest Clawer - 1945 - 2019
Born in 1945 in Port Angeles, Washington, Jim spent most of his adult life in California, where he met his wife, Cheryl. After raising their three daughters, Jim and Cheryl moved to Oregon in 1991. Diagnosed in September of 2018, he succumbed to cancer. He is survived by his wife, daughters, and multiple grandchildren. To say that James will be greatly missed is a vast understatement.
Bruce A. Murray - 1953 - 2019
Bruce A. Murray was born June 18, 1953, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to Alice and Lawrence Murray. He died unexpectedly July 7, 2019, at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville, Oregon. He lived most of his adult life in the Northeast, attending New England College in New Hampshire, where he made many lifelong friends. His early career was in the food and wine business, where he developed a great knowledge and love o
Carrie Dorotharine Whygle - 1932 - 2019
Carrie Dorotharine Whygle, or Dorothy as she was known by most, died peacefully Monday, July 8, 2019, with family by her side in McMinnville, Oregon. She was 86. Dorothy was a devoted mother to four surviving children, Larry Whygle of Dayton, Mike Whygle (Leanne) of Salem, Barbara Braun (Jim) of Dayton, and Cyndy Granger (Randy) of McMinnville. She was predeceased by one son, William Jackson “Jack
Constance L Dix - 1926 - 2019
Constance L. Dix was born in 1926 to Wesley and Catherine Farnham in Shanghai, China. She spent her youth in Los Angeles County and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in fashion finance. Realizing her financial acumen was nonetheless limited, Constance entered the typing pool for L.A. County Social Services. She went on to become a county supervisor in the Adult and Child Social Services Division, one of th
