Carol Yonker - 1937 - 2019
Carol (Jane) Adams Yonker, 82, of Silverton, Oregon, died August 6, 2019, of pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Irwin Scott and Priscilla Katherine (Fisch) Adams. Carol grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon, and received a B.S. in theater arts and an M.S. in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Oregon. It was while working as a speech therapist in Astoria that she met her husband, Robert Yonker. They lived in Yamhill for many years before moving to Silverton in 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her children, John and Katherine Yonker; and three grandchildren. A public memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church in Silverton, with arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Floriene Elaine Brenden - 1924 - 2019
Floriene E. Brenden left us at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the age of 95, in Mission Viejo, California.
The oldest child of 11, she was born July 20, 1924, in Andover, South Dakota, to Jenny and William Lovell. She graduated in 1942 from Andover High, where she excelled in sports and was senior class president.
She married Iven Julian Brenden on December 12, 1943, in Glendale, California. During WWII, she operated an overhead crane. She went to Cosmetic Therapy and Hairdressing school and worked as a beauty operator. She also worked at JC Penney and the Treasury.
In 1971, they moved to Oregon and she worked many years at Mrs. Smith Pies in McMinnville.
Floriene enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, dancing, singing, playing cards, bingo, casinos, cruises, spending time with family and having laughs with her sisters. She handed down the family tradition of making Norwegian lefse to her kids, grandkids, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jenny and William Lovell; husband, Iven; sisters, Delma, Shirley, Deloris, Ramona and Geraldine; and brothers, Darwin and Billy. She is survived by children, Ruby (Henry) Garcia, Curtis (Sharon) Brenden, Judy Daleq, Ron (Vicky) Brenden, Doug Brenden, Jeff (Lori) Brenden, and Bill (Davida) Brenden; 26 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Patti (Roger) Parrot and Bobbi Miraglio; brother, Mike Lovell; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, at Macy & Son Funeral Chapel. Crypt entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum. Online condolences can be left at www.macyandson.com.
Walter "Wally" Hamilton - 1953 - 2019
Walter Jay “Wally” Hamilton, born June 2, 1953, passed from this world August 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter L Hamilton; mother, Matilda M. (Mishler) Hamilton; an older sister, Ruby; and older brother, Eugene. He leaves behind four older brothers and an older sister, and many friends and relatives who will greatly miss him. Arrangements made with Hughes-Ransom Cremation and Mortuaries in Seaside, Oregon, where Wally had been living this past year and several months. A family memorial service will be held at a later date when all can get together.
Jeffery Brian Cranford - 1958 - 2019
Born July 23, 1958, Jeff “Biggie Strong” Cranford left a hospital bed for Heaven on August 5, 2019. By now, he’s checked out all the best golf courses, joined St. Peter’s Volunteer Fire Department, hugged and held loved ones, and, of course, made many new friends. Jeff was born in Portland, Oregon, to Rolan “Bud” and Marjorie Cranford. When he was 2, he mo
Edna Pearl (Eckhardt) Wilhelm - 1929 - 2019
Edna Pearl Wilhelm, age 90, passed away July 31, 2019, in Springfield, Oregon, after a long struggle with dementia. Edna was born July 22, 1929, in Windsor, Colorado, to William and Pauline Eckhardt (both deceased). In 1944, her family moved to Portland, Oregon, where she and her sister became the first teenagers to work in the downtown Meier & Frank Tea Room, due to a shortage of available worke
Steven Albert Clary - 1956 - 2019
Steven Clary, son of Edward Clary and Edna Horton, passed away July 8, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Edna Horton; sisters, Catherine Morris, Christine Clary Yoder, Patricia Clary and Lauren Herron; and his brother, William Clary. Steve will be forever loved and missed. A potluck Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, at the home of Lori Herron, 617 S.E. Sheridan Rd., Sheridan
Mildred Hamlin Nichols - 1924 - 2019
Mildred Nichols passed peacefully July 30, 2019. She is survived by her brother, George Hamlin of Redmond, Oregon; and her four children, Rex, Ira, Susan and Loreli. While she called Riddle, Oregon, her home, she lived in McMinnville, Oregon, for the last 11 years.
David P. Williams - 1950 - 2019
David Williams died July 26, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 69 years old and died due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. David was born in Minot, North Dakota, to Russell and Alvina (Larson) Williams. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy, where he earned his A&P mechanical degree specializing in sheet metal work. His career started at Evergreen Aviation,
Harry Dale Steele - 1937 - 2019
Harry Dale Steele passed away on August 5, 2019, at his home in McMinnville, Oregon. Harry was born August 11, 1937, Danville, Illinois, to Ted and Kay Steele. He had two brothers, two sisters and two half-brothers. He’s survived by his son, Jerry; his two daughters, Vikki and April; 21 grandkids and their spouses;13 great-grandkids; as well as countless friends he considered family. Harry join
L. Charlene Brown - 1941 - 2019
Linda “Charlene” Brown passed away August 6, 2019, in McMinnville, Oregon, at the age of 77. Charlene was born October 7, 1941, to Franklin and Edna Kauble in McMinnville. She soon became the older sister to Karen, Franklin Jr. and John "Jack." She spent most of her life in Willamina, graduating from Willamina High School in 1959. On October 11, 1959, four days after her
Jeffrey Wright - 1941 - 2019
Jeffrey Wright, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2019, his 78th birthday. Jeff was born August 1, 1941, in Dayton, Oregon, to Robert and Marietta Wright. He attended and graduated from Dayton schools in 1959. He then went to OSU and majored in mathematics, later graduating with his master's. He worked and retired from the Sherwood School District after 31 years. Th
Viamae Sadie (Lund) McKnight - 1936 - 2019
Viamae McKnight passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in McMinnville, Oregon. She was born to Ted and Grace Lund on Christmas Day 1936. She married James Cousins in 1957, and had two children, Doug and Chelle. She is survived by her son, Doug (Tammy); three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrell and Dale; and sister, Jallene. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Chelle; and sister, Vionna. Vi attend
Christopher Aaron Barnes - 1990 - 2019
Christopher Aaron Barnes passed away July 2, 2019, in Gresham, Oregon. The youngest child of Marshall Eugene Barnes Jr., he was born August 13, 1990, in North Platte, Nebraska. Christopher is survived by his father, Marshall Eugene Barnes Jr. and step-mother Karen Barnes, both of Shelton, Washington; one sister, Tamara Bryant of Estacada ,Oregon; two brothers, Gene Barnes of Kansas City, Missouri, and
Malinda (Bontrager) Sommers - 1925 - 2019
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Malinda, joined her husband, Allen, with the Lord on July 27, 2019, surrounded by family at home. Malinda came to Oregon in 1957 and enjoyed a long life filled with love of family and service to others. She is survived by her children, Phillip Sommers and Linda (Sommers) Terrill; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Regina Marie (Bennett) Hargens - 1926 - 2019
Regina Marie (Bennett) Hargens passed away peacefully August 1, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 7, 1926, in Santa Rosa, California, the oldest child of John Edward Bennett and Mary (Luteneggar) Bennett. She grew up in San Francisco, where she met her future husband and equally talented artist, Eugene Hargens. She completed her bachelor’s degree and a master's in Divinity
