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.

Velma G. McAllister - 1916 - 2019
Velma G. McAllister passed away February 28, 2019 at the age of 102 with her family by her side. She was born April 17, 1916 to parents Earl Bracey Chandler and Edith Ann Chandler. As a young girl, she moved to Medford, OR where she met and married Charles S. Standley. She lived in Tillamook for 19 years and then moved to Grand Island, OR in 1953. She moved to Dayton, OR in 1955. She enjoyed being

Charlotte T. Wilson - 1944 - 2019
Charlotte Tedrick Wilson passed away at McKillop Residence in Sublimity, Oregon, on March 2, 2019, with her family nearby. She was seventy-four years old. Charlotte was born to Wilbur and Irene (Fuller) Tedrick on October 17, 1944, in McMinnville, Oregon. Growing up, Charlotte spent many happy days riding her family horse, Lance, and spending time with her cousins. She married Lee Wilson in her ea

Warren J. Dunn Sr. - 1926 - 2019
Warren was born Dec. 1, 1926 in Morriston NJ. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and was in the Pacific on the USS Benner; he was one of the original plank owners. After his discharge, he returned home and met Emma Jean Nunaley, with whom he had corresponded while on the Benner. They married a few weeks later and settled in Indiana. They had a son, Warren Jr., and a daughter Cynthia Jean.After retir

Lynda Jeane (Crabtree) Grimmer - 1959 - 2019
Lynda passed away in Seattle, Wa on Feb 24, 2019 from cancer. She lived in Seattle with her husband David Grimmer.Lynda was born in Torrance, Ca Jan. 6, 1959 to Jack Crabtree and Billie Jeane (Mobley) Crabtree. Her family later moved to Oregon where she attended school in Amity.In 1977 Lynda married Walt “JR” Reese in Ca and together they had 3 children, Ryan, Amber, and Ashley. They e

John Ralph Cottrell - 1938 - 2019
John Ralph Cottrell died February 16, 2019 at the age of 80, surrounded by his family.Born to John Rector Cottrell and Viola Rich Hazelip on November 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN John started his military career at the age of 17 when he joined the US Naval Reserve in high school. Upon graduating, he moved to active duty and served on the Lake Champlain Air Craft Carrier known as the Big Champ, in

Brian Austin Bodle - 1994 - 2019
Brian Bodle was born September 9, 1994 in Newberg, Oregon, to the Parents of Brian and Tina (Nagel) Bodle. Brian’s life was suddenly and sadly taken from us January 24, 2019. Brian grew up in Newberg, Oregon he attended Newberg Schools and enjoyed playing sports, camping, hunting and hanging out with his Family and Friends. Brian lived in McMinnville, Oregon. Brian, Little Brian or “B&

Gail S. Smith - 1945 - 2019
Gail was born on July 13, 1945 in Cumberland Maryland, and died February 21st 2019 at her home in McMinnville, Oregon from complications of Alzheimer’s. Gail was 73 years old, and passed away in the arms of her husband Nolan Smith.Also present at her death was Pastor Doug Wilcox and his wife Juanita Wilcox, who were helping Nolan to care for Gail, and were present in the house with Gail and

Michael John Leonowicz - 1946 - 2019
Michael John Leonowicz passed away on February 17, 2019 in Salem Health Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Bronx, NY to Metz and Anita Leonowicz. Mike (AKA The PolishPrince) dedicated his life to helping people in recovery from alcohol and drugs. Preceding him in death was his wife Gini, and Robert, his brother. He is survived by his sister Deborah O'Kelley. A Celebration

Travis Hewitt Thornton - 1967 - 2019
Travis Hewitt Thornton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, surrounded by family and friends.Travis, son to Connie Lee Thornton and Edgar Hewitt Thornton Jr. was born on March 26, 1967 in Newberg, Oregon. He was raised in Newberg with his three siblings: Todd Marshall Thornton, Troy Lee Thornton, and Tracie Michelle Thornton (Feens

Duane Andrew Overgard - 1959 - 2019
Duane Andrew Overgard was born October 27, 1959 in McMinnville, Oregon to Jack Kenneth Overgard and Betty Jean Joslyn-Overgard. He was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from his family and went to heaven on February 19, 2019, in Dayton, Oregon, at only 59 years and 115 days young. He died as he lived, working and serving his family. He attended Dayton schools all twelve years, graduating in 1977. He

Penelope Ann Mattecheck - 1943 - 2019
Penelope Ann Mattecheck passed away after a long battle with cancer on Feb. 11, 2019. Penny was born in McMinnville, Oregon on April 17, 1943 to Robert and Mary (Donnelly) Mattecheck. She grew up in McMinnville, attending St. James and McMinnville High School. Penny pursued college at the University of Portland, graduating with a double major in sociology and Spanish in 1965. Then she earned her b

Jody Spencer - 1971 - 2019
Jody Spencer was born May 22, 1971 in McMinnville, OR to parents Donald and Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer. He passed away in a car related accident in McMinnville, OR on February 11, 2019.Jody grew up in McMinnville, attending Adams Elementary, McMinnville Middle School, and graduating from McMinnville High School in 1989.Jody worked a variety of jobs over his lifetime. Early in his life, h

Patricia (Jackman) Roe - 1931 - 2019
Patricia passed away February 17, 2019 at her residence in Fir Crest Senior Living. Patricia was born on January 27, 1931 in the town of Forman, North Dakota to Charles and Eva (Potter) Jackman. Patricia was preceded in death by husband Clarence Roe, Patricia’s parents, her sister Mary (Jackman) Massey and her brothers Homer, Chuck, Eugene, and John Jackman. Sher is survived by her brothers