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
Richard W. Swanson - 1936 - 2019
Richard Swanson Died February 6, 2019 in McMinnville OR. He was born February 27, 1936 to Harry and Alice Swanson. Richard graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 55. Following High School he served in the US Maine Corp from July 1953 to July 1956. He married Pauline Wilson on November 15, 1958 in St. Lewis Park, MN, celebrating 61 years of marriage. Richard is survived by his wife Pauline
Nathan Ray Ashley - 1971 - 2019
Nathan Ray Ashley passed away on February 13th, 2019 in McMinnville, Oregon. He was 47 years old. Nathan was born on July 8th, 1971 in Portland, Oregon to his parents Tim and Cheryl Ashley. His Father owns his own construction company and his Mother took care of the company’s office while raising him and his brothers. Nathan was a graduate of Dayton High School in 1989 and worked various job
Betty Lee Draper - 1945 - 2019
Betty Lee Draper, 73 left her loved ones February 9, 2019 to join her beloved husband of 21 years. She was born August 9, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to Louis Hardman Dunn and Jerusha Addie Lee. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jean. Betty died unexpectedly of complications related to pneumonia. She worked for Kitchen Collection in Lincoln City up until her death.She leaves
Edward Alfred Reed - 1934 - 2019
On Tuesday, February 12th, Edward Alfred Reed went home to be with the Lord. He was born January 26, 1934 in Vancouver, WA. He worked for the Oregon State Highway for many years, along with the Paper Mill in Salem. He also worked for Taylor Lumber in Sheridan, where he retired from. He met and married Donna Jean Sohn on June 25, 1954 and had five children. Edward was preceded in death by son Rodne
Kenneth Ronald Chapman - 1941- 2019
Kenneth Ronald Chapman of Sheridan, Oregon passed away February 5, 2019 at the age of 77. "Ron" was born to parents, Kenneth and Elda Chapman on September 27, 1941 at their home in rural Sheridan, Oregon. He graduated in the “Class of 59” from Sheridan High School. Three months later at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on the Aircraft Carrier, USS CORAL SEA t
Alice Olsen - 1919 - 2019
R. Alice Olsen passed peacefully from this plane to the next, midday, February 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Ammon, Idaho. Nearly completed with rehab for a broken pelvis, she suffered a stroke and succumbed six days later, supported by thorough and caring attention of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Born June 19, 1919, in Rooks County, Kansas, the third child of Roy E. and Susie M. Casteel,
