Obituaries
Julian John Gartner
Oct 27, 2024
Julian "JJ" Gartner (November 6, 1930 - October 27, 2024) died peacefully on the afternoon of October 27th with his wife Ruth by his side. Julian "JJ" was born in Upham, North Dakota to parents John and Bertha Gartner. He was one of five children. His family moved to Salem, Oregon in 1934. JJ graduated from Salem High School in...
Manuel "Manny" Caudillo, Sr.
Oct 25, 2024
Manuel "Manny" Caudillo, born October 29, 1934, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, just days shy of his 90th birthday. A respected business owner in the reforestation industry, Manny dedicated his life to both his work and his family, embodying the values of generosity and hard work. Manny was known for his impeccable style, always dressing sharply, which reflected...
Jewell Gowan
Oct 25, 2024
Jewell Gowan was born in Potter Valley, California on August 15, 1926. She was a late addition to the family of Judson and Grace (McKee) Gowan, joining her older sister, Jean and brother, Don. She died on October 25, 2024, in Salem, Oregon. Jewell had a very full life. Jewell grew up on a ranch in Potter Valley. She graduated...
Alisa Rae Gilmore-Faber
Oct 24, 2024
Alisa passed away on October 25, 2024 in Salem Hospital. She succumbed to a long-term illness that she faced and fought bravely. Alisa will be missed by all who knew her. Her sense of humor was constant and quirky. Her outlook on life was buoyant and ever optimistic. When times were difficult she could be counted on for a heart-felt...
Darrin Jeffery Lenz
Oct 15, 2024
Darrin J. Lenz, age 59, passed away on October 15, 2024, after a courageous 2.5 year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. His strength, optimism, and fighting spirit will forever inspire those who knew him. Darrin was born in Portland, Oregon, and lived most of his life in Salem, where he attended McKay High School, excelling as both a football...
Fredric David Padgett
Oct 1, 2024
Fredric David Padgett Fredric David Padgett (aka Dave), age 75, passed away on October 1st, 2024 in Salem, Oregon. He was born on February 2nd, 1949, in Polar Bluff, MO to Thomas Burl "Burl" Padgett and Barbara (Robinson) Padgett. He Spent his later school years living in Fairbanks, AK and during the 1970s he spent several years working on the...
Geary Allen Jackson
Sep 25, 2024
As pastors of Geary Jackson, we write what we know of Geary's life. It has been a privilege to know Geary for the past twelve years. Geary Jackson was born on the 4th of June in 1959. Geary grew up around Salem with many memories and stories of the surrounding area. Geary had a generous heart and was always willing...
Marjorie Nelson Mckay
Sep 23, 2024
Marjorie Nelson McKay passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. Born on December 20, 1935, in Gross, Nebraska, to Roy and Ida (Rust) Nelson, Marjorie spent her childhood in both Gross, Nebraska and Dallas, Oregon. She graduated from Dallas High School and went on to attend Linfield College for a year. Marjorie married Harlan David McKay, and together they raised...
Linda L. Waldner
Sep 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Linda Waldner, who passed away on September 9, 2024 after suffering a stroke. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Beatrice, Nebraska to Frank and Dixie Larimore. She spent her early years in Beatrice until the family moved to Keizer in 1961, where she finished her...
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