Obituaries

Alfred Cecil Parr

Alfred Cecil Parr

Jun 6, 2011

Alfred Ce."Slim" Parr Jr. passed away at home on June 6, 2011 due to complications related to diabetes. Slim was born in Pendleton, Oregon on March 15, 1951 to Alfred Parr and Ardith Faye Rowland. Slim lived on the Umatilla Indian Reservation until 1962 when they moved to Albany, Oregon. Slim attended Albany Union High School and graduated in 1970....

Vera May Wattenbarger

Vera May Wattenbarger

Jun 5, 2011

Vera May Wattenbarger April 10. 1922 - June 5, 2011 INDEPENDENCE - Vera M. Wattenbarger, age 89, left her family & friends to be with the Lord on June 5, 2011. She was born to Walter & Altha Brown in Independence, Oregon where she was raised on her family farm. She graduated from Independence High School in 1940. Vera Married...

Helen Mae Wright

Helen Mae Wright

Jun 4, 2011

Helen Mae Wright July 18, 1926 - June 04, 2011. Salem - Service for Helen is pending at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Helen Mae Wright (1926 - 2011) | Visit Guest Book Helen Mae Wright July 18, 1926 - June 4, 2011 SALEM - Helen passed away peacefully after losing a long battle with cancer. She was born in Fargo, ND...

Darrel Leonard Wooldridge

Darrel Leonard Wooldridge

Jun 2, 2011

Darrel L. Wooldridge (1924 - 2011) | Visit Guest Book Darrel L. "Woody" Wooldridge May 3, 1924 - June 2, 2011 SALEM - Woody went home to heaven on June 2, 2011, after living a full life. Woody served for 3 ? years aboard the U.S.S. Dunlap (DD-384) during World War II as a Motor Machine Second Class and had...

John "Jack" Craig

John "Jack" Craig

Jun 2, 2011

John "Jack" Craig Sr. January 13, 1920 - June 2, 2011 Jefferson - Private services at later date.

Michael James Kessel

Michael James Kessel

May 24, 2011

Michael James Kessel was born on February 3, 1952 in Salem, Oregon to James and Eva Kessel. The second of five children, Michael was raised in Salem, Oregon and attended St. Vincent DePaul School, Serra Catholic High School, and graduated from McNary High School in 1970. After graduation, he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for most of...

Richard Cary Royston

Richard Cary Royston

May 22, 2011

R.C.Royston age 100, of Turner OR.,formerly of Eugene OR,passed away May 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Eunice for 73 years. Loving father of Charla Lake, Cary (Jeanne), Fritz "Roy" (Lorri),and Ruahama (Del) Tucker. Also survived by 13 grandchilderin,15 great-grandchilderen, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at Turner Christian church,on Saturday,July 23, at 11:00...

Dorothy Margaret Scherette

Dorothy Margaret Scherette

May 21, 2011

Friends may view Tuesday, May 24th, from 4 to 8 PM at Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 2 PM at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Tmothy Lynn Salsbery

Tmothy Lynn Salsbery

May 16, 2011

Timothy Lynn Salsbery August 28, 1960 - May 13, 2011 PORTLAND - Tim will be greatly missed for his humor, kindness and love he felt for others. Services are pending. Arrangements are by Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem, Oregon. www.restlawnfh.com

Richard Stanley Fleener

Richard Stanley Fleener

May 7, 2011

Richard Stanley Fleener was born on August 15, 1928 to Archie and Hester Fleener in Salem, Oregon. He passed away surrounded by his family on May 7, 2011. He had one brother, William. Richard (Dick) lived his entire 82-year life in the Salem-Keizer area. He was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa. On October 19, 1956 he married Alma L....

Virginia Lee Beach Fisher

Virginia Lee Beach Fisher

May 4, 2011

Virginia was born April 21, 1922 in Elm Springs, MO, the daughter of Isaiah and Jewell Gandy Ball. She passed away May 4, 2011 in Bend, OR at the age of 89. She is survived by son, Byron Joseph Beach and daughter, Janice Irene Robinson; as well as 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Nadine Thornberry and Joan Goade;...

John Thayer Casey

John Thayer Casey

May 4, 2011

John Casey, resident of Salem, passed away at his home on May 4, 2011 with his family at his side.

Mark Shaw

Mark Shaw

Apr 13, 2011

Calvin Marcus Shaw, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2001. He was 75 years of age. Memorial Service will be on Monday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gains Street N.E. Salem, Oregon. Private interment will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem, Oregon.

Doris Darleen Klein

Doris Darleen Klein

Apr 8, 2011

Our mother Darleen Klein passed away April 8, 2011. She was 89. She was born in Murdo, So.Dak., to Laura Lafave and Merrit Graham, she was an only child. She was a school teacher in one room schools in So.Dak., she met Howard Klein her husband while teaching at one of these schools. After a very high bid, he bought...

Kenneth Everett Johnson

Kenneth Everett Johnson

Apr 1, 2011

Kenneth Everett Johnson died peacefully at home on April 1, 2011 at age 82. Born May 5, 1928, in Coos Bay, OR., he was a sixth generation Oregonian. Ken graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA in Journalism. He worked as a journalist for 14 years as sports editor of the Albany Democrat-Herald; managing editor of the Coos...

Eunice Marie Plank

Eunice Marie Plank

Apr 1, 2011

Gilbert, AZ.- A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Rachel Anne Vandervoort

Rachel Anne Vandervoort

Mar 26, 2011

Rachel Anne Vandervoort was born May 17, 1926 in Anaconda, Montana, the daughter of George and Rachel Margaret Weber Stearns. She married Devereaux Peter Vandervoort in 1948. She moved to Sheridan, Oregon in 2007 from Tucson, Arizona where she had resided since 1972. In Tucson she was a member of Welcome Newcomers and Rolling Hills Golf Association. She was preceded...

Elaine E. Griffith

Elaine E. Griffith

Mar 22, 2011

Elaine E. Griffith, age 86, slipped away quietly on March 22, 2011 following complications after surgery. She was born near Akron, Colorado to John and Nila Farm, fourth of seven children. She grew up for the most part in Caruthers, California. She graduated from Caruthers High School, where she met her sweetheart, Carl Griffith. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary...

Joanne Lorraine Rodgers

Joanne Lorraine Rodgers

Mar 21, 2011

The daughter of Norwegian immigrants, she grew up on a farm in Milltown, Washington before moving to Everett, Washington at the age of 12. After graduating from Everett High School, she was a legal secretary employed by Snohomish County DA where she was known for her shorthand skills. On August 4, 1951 she married the love of her life, Robert...