Curt passed away April 27, 2024 at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on June 19, 1945, in Baker, Ore., to Donald Butson and Frances Linkous. Curt was primarily raised by his Linkous grandparents in Portland's Rose City neighborhood, where they operated Pennywise Grocery at 60th and Halsey.
Curt was part of Oregon history in 1958 when his Rose City baseball team became the first team from Oregon to make it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
He graduated from Madison High School in 1963, after which he went to work for Portland Bottling Company.
Curt was an avid hockey fan. He had season tickets with his friend David "Fergie" Ferguson, who owned Sinnotts Tavern, which was frequented by many of the Portland Buckaroo players. Curt's life ambition was to own a tavern, and he told Fergie that if he ever wanted to sell Sinnotts, he wanted to buy it.
Curt married his beloved Joan in 1974. They were a true partnership in life and business. They owned and operated Sinnotts Tavern from 1975 - 1999. It was a popular neighborhood spot for locals and softball players. The many longshoremen who frequented it affectionately called it Butso's Beanery.
Once retired, Curt and Joan became snowbirds. They made their winter home in Yuma for 20 years, where they met many wonderful friends from Canada to Mexico and many states in between. They moved to Surprise Arizona for the last four years due to Curt's health issues. Curt and Joan also enjoyed going on cruises (12 of them) spanning the globe from Alaska to Tahiti.
Curt enjoyed golf, his daily crossword puzzles, betting with friends on sports, playing the lottery and going out. He couldn't go anywhere without seeing someone he knew. He was an excellent karaoke singer. His favorites were Chantilly Lace, Margaritaville and I Love This Bar. Curt will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Curt is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan; stepson, Dennis Palmer (Alina); granddaughters, Katrina, Tasha and Tania; four great-grandsons; niece, Brenda; nephews, Don, David and Dan; and his sister, Kay Brennan.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday June 23, at Colwood Golf Course, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd. from 2 to 5 p.m.

Cheryl Evonne Curtis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 4, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Cheryl Evonne Curtis of Vancouver, Washington. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cheryl Evonne Curtis to show support.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (4101 NW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97229). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Skyline Memorial Gardens (4101 NW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97229).

The website to leave a condolence is https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/wa/vancouver/cheryl-evonne-curtis-16902705

Received a call from Kenneth's brother informing us that Kenneth died of cancer in 2006

Received sad news of Ray's sudden passing last month.  He is buried at Sunset Hills in Portland.  If there are further details, we will post when available.

If you have any additional information, please let us know so that we might post it.

If you have any additional information, please let us know so that we might post it.

If you have any additional information, pleaselet us know so that we might post it.

If you have any additional information, please let us know so that we might post it.

Received a call from Jim's sister with the information regarding his passing on April 11 after a long battle with an autoimmune disease.

my friend, Vickie passed away in Gresham Oregon July31, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Shelby

Eldon Lewis Burbank, 74, a resident of Dallas died Thursday, January 16th in Woodburn.  He was born on February 17, 1945 in Portland, Oregon the son of Elsworth Aaron and Olive Laura Deal Burbank.

He is survived by his wife Susan Michele Brown Burbank of Dallas, sons Daniel (Carissa) Burbank of Dallas, Rich Burbank of Dallas and Jacob (Kathleen) Burbank of Nyssa along with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Also surviving is a brother Lyle Burbank of Philomath and a sister Alma Clark of Vancouver, Washington.  He was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Rachel.

Survived by son Brian (Gretchen) Haage and granddaughter Stella

Born in Portland, George was a commercial artist. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; son, Carl; and daughters, Karen and Sarah.

She lived in Haiku, HI and died in Hilo.

Born in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA on 17 Dec 1945 to Vincent Halley Uhlig and Agnetta F Rodolf. Burial Willamette National Cemetery
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
PFC, Served in Vietnam

DeWayne was born in Mobridge, South Dakota and passed away in Portland, Oregon. He was 67. Raised in Great Falls, Montana, he moved to Oregon in 1955, and furthered his education by attending Mt. Hood Community College. A member of the National Guard, he worked for many years as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and was the co-owner of AA Ambulance. He enjoyed fly fishing and fly tying, as well as painting. He was a member of the Flyfisher's Club of Oregon and the Downtown Lions.

DeWayne is survived by his son Nathan K. Clement, and by his granddaughter Alexis M. Clement, both of Portland, Oregon. He is also survived by his best friends Marie Clement of Salem, Oregon

Larry was born March 2, 1945 in Portland.  Attended James Madison High School.  He was a self-employed carpenter who moved to Sandy in 1995.  In 1963 he married Karen Pallesen.  Survivors are: his wife, sons Lance and Carey, daughter Dana Coulter and one granddaughter.  Remembrances to American Heart Association.

Burial Evergreen Memorial Park
McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, Loretta Ann Kriens of Lake Bluff, Ill., passed away unexpectedly in her home at the age of 75 of natural causes.
Loretta was born Sept. 11, 1945 in Seattle to Delbert and Lois Kriens. After graduating from Madison High School, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University in 1967 in Accounting, and for more than 34 years worked as the lead accountant for City Center Parking until fully retiring in 2012.
When she wasn't diligently balancing spreadsheets you could usually find Loretta's nose behind a book. She loved reading, especially mysteries and historical fiction. And when she wasn't reading, she dreamt of more pilgrimages to Italy, her favorite place to travel.
Most of all, Loretta was known as the devoted mother to her daughter Janet, son-in-law Stephen and loving grandmother to Sophia and Haven, nurturing their dreams and celebrating their accomplishments. She was kind, compassionate, and gracious, and cared deeply for her rescue kitten 'Sweetie Pie.'
Loretta was preceded in death by her father, Delbert; her mother, Lois, and her sister, Bonnie.
The family will hold a private gathering to celebrate her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local food bank or animal shelter.

Ronald Lucas was born in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 1945 to Ray and Rita Lucas.
He earned a B.S. in Political Science at Oregon State University and was a member
of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Ron played baseball, showing real talent as an
athlete. He played in Little League, Babe Ruth, and was shortstop on the Madison
High School team which won two state championships during his playing time there.
Upon graduation, Ron received a baseball scholarship to Oregon State University
where he played shortstop for 4 years. He married Janete Jordan in June of 1967
upon graduation from OSU. They were together for 54 years. The Vietnam War
interfered with any further athletic aspirations; Ron served in Vietnam from
1969-1970. Upon returning to the U.S., he decided to make the Army his career
as a Field Artillery Officer. His family was stationed three times in Ft. Sill,
Oklahoma, twice in Neu Ulm, Germany, and Washington D.C. His final assignment was
to Ft. Lewis, WA where he commanded the 3/11 Field Artillery Battalion and served
as the Inspector General for I Corps. During his last year of active duty, Ron
attended PLU, earning a teaching degree. He was hired by the Tacoma School District
and assigned to Stewart Middle School where he taught for 12 years. The chess
team he coached went to national and regional tournaments, enabling some students
to travel out of state for the first time. He coached many girls’ sports teams as
well, teaching them the value of teamwork and competition. At Stewart, he wrote a
grant to obtain computers for every student in his room that connected to the internet.
Ron still kept in touch with his students for years and his influence ranged beyond
the classroom. Ron had a tremendous impact on the community of Steilacoom. He served
a total of 28 years as a public servant, an extraordinary term of service for an
elected official. Ron’s first stint in public office was in 1993 when he was elected
to the Town Council. He served two terms on the council, then in 2001, he was elected
mayor of Steilacoom. He was re-elected for 4 more terms - a total of 20 years as mayor.
Ron was active in every worth-while program, project, and committee in town. He was a
member of the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association, the Tribal Museum Association,
the Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Steilacoom Library and the Fireworks Committee.
He was on the board of the Partners for Parks, and served a term as president of the
Steilacoom Kiwanis Club. In a regional capacity, he was chair of the Pierce County
Cities and Towns Association, a member of the Tacoma/Pierce County Board of Health,
President of the Rainier Communications Commission, and a member of the Puget Sound
Regional Council’s Transportation-Policy Board. He was involved with the I-5 / JBLM
Transportation Improvement Project, a voting member of the Pierce County Regional
Council and more recently, he served as vice chair of the Sound Transit Board.
In 2018, he was recognized as a “Model Manager” by the Association of Washington
Cities with an in-depth article in their widely distributed “City Vision” magazine.
Ron was generous with not only his time but with his money. He donated regularly
to various worthy causes in the area to include the Steilacoom Kiwanis Club, the
Steilacoom High School scholarship fund, the food pantry, numerous area golf
tournament fund raisers, and many more.  Locally, he initiated and developed a close
working relationship with JBLM, specifically with the 42nd MP Brigade to foster
community interaction and mutual support. Ron was an initial inductee into the JBLM
Civilian Hall of Fame in 1993. It seems like Ron knew everyone. He had a great recall
for names and would warmly greet anyone he met around town. His memory of past and
current town events and activities made him a knowledgeable and entertaining
conversationalist. I recently heard someone say that Ron was loved by many and respected
by all. Mayor Lucas was a “most able” leader of people and a very capable manager of
programs and projects. His 28-year effect on the Town has been noteworthy, as witnessed
by the vibrant, active, growing community of Steilacoom. He is survived by his wife,
Janete Lucas; his daughter, Kristen Lucas Prentice, son-in-law, Chris Prentice and
two granddaughters Lauren and Kate; and daughter, Stephanie Lucas Mateus, son-in-law,
Terry Mateus and granddaughter Melissa; and his sister, Patricia Lucas Thalman and brothers
Richard Lucas and Robert Lucas. Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to Steilacoom
Historical Education Foundation (SHEF) website at www.shefonline.com, select donate and
add Ron’s name to the message. This organization awards scholarships to Steilacoom
High School seniors who are pursuing further education.

Eugene Arthur Sayler passed away Dec. 22, 2020 after a long, valiant battle with cancer.
He was born in Devil's Lake, N.D., May 30, 1945. Gene's family moved to Portland, Ore., when he was 1 year old. Gene's dad, Art, and uncle, Richard, went into the restaurant business together in 1946 buying the Old Country Kitchen in East Portland. Initially, the restaurant served chicken, steak and rabbit, but after a few years they revamped their menu to focus on steaks by the ounce, which featured the well-known 72 oz. steak challenge.
Gene attended Binnsmead Grade School, Madison High School and University of Oregon graduating with a degree in Economics in 1967 and joined Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was commissioned an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve after completing training at Officers' Candidate School in Newport, R.I., and then served in Vietnam on the USS Guadalupe. He was honorably discharged a lieutenant (JG) in 1969. The sudden death of his uncle chose his next path from which he never deviated. He became manager of Sayler's Old Country Kitchen, and then an owner after the death of his own father in 1977.
The Old Country Kitchen had become a popular East Portland eatery when it was devastated by a fire in 1978. With the help and hard work of many dedicated friends, it was rebuilt within six months. By the end of 1979 it set a new record of 357,000 diners in one year. The success of the original location propelled Gene to build a second Sayler's OCK in 1983 in Beaverton. With Gene in charge, Sayler's OCK was named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. by Restaurants and Institution Magazine in 1986. The "West Side" was in business for 23 years, and closed in 2005.
He served on the Oregon Restaurant Board and as President in the 80's and was selected Oregon Restauranter of the Year in 1987. He was elected to the National Restaurant Board from 1990-1999. Gene also was an Oregon State Representative from 1987-1991 serving East Portland.
Gene was very proud of the OCK, and it was one of the most important things in his life. He went there every day until he retired, and then most days when he was in town until his death. The restaurant is still operating during these difficult times under Gene's sons, David and Bryan Sayler.
Gene and his wife, Mary, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, also loved to travel. They had been to Europe several times, Australia, Canada, many parts of the U.S., Vietnam, Israel, Africa and his last trip to Egypt in 2019. But some of his favorite moments were spent closer to home in Sunriver, Ore., where he and his family would spend time every year for decades. His kids will always cherish the memories of him teaching them how to play poker, blackjack and monopoly, taking them biking and skiing, and to the "Sun Spot" for a coke and fries after a day of swimming. He was able to golf last summer at Crosswater and Meadows courses even though his cancer had progressed and it was very difficult.
He enjoyed golf at Columbia Edgewater for many years with his good buddies and his time at PGA West in Palm Springs from 2000 - 2013. Retirement was spent golfing, enjoying time with family and friends and going to a beach house until his death. He loved good food and wine.
Gene is survived by his wife, Mary; children, David, Bryan (Janis), and Melissa (Laura); brother, Gerry; and sister, Judy. Also, granddaughters, Vivian, Carys, and Charley; grandson, Benjamin; and his beloved companion Rico the Bulldog.
A memorial service has already been held at Riverview Cemetery with a Naval sendoff. A celebration of life will be held in 2021 when all his many friends can gather safely.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Cancer Institute, Boy Scouts of America and the Salvation Army

Keith Lampard Dec. 20, 1945 - Aug. 30, 2020 Keith was born in Warrington, England. In 1949, Keith and his family sailed on H.M.S. Caronia from Southampton to New York, making their home in Portland, Ore. Keith excelled at sports from a young age. From Little League baseball to a Madison state championship to later playing right field for the Houston Astros, Keith was known for his patience and determination. At Madison, Keith was a powerhouse at bat and frequently sent balls over the right field fence and through the window of a house across the street, necessitating a higher fence, aptly called "Lampard's Fence". After graduating from the University of Oregon, Keith played professional baseball from 1965 to 1971 and went on to become a teacher, counselor and baseball coach in Texas and Oregon. An animal lover, avid golfer and wood-worker, Keith enjoyed these things along with helping people in his community and working on his property in Lincoln City with his wife Sandi and their llamas, dogs and cats. He will be remembered for his humility, warmth, kindness and generosity. He is survived by his wife, Sandi; daughter, Melinda; and sister, Carol. In remembrance of Keith's life, donations may be made to Madison High School Athletic Fund. https://madisonathleticfund.org Please sign the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com

Carole Bess (Proctor) White died at Providence Emergency Services in Portland May 29, 2020, unexpectedly and too soon. She was born July 24, 1945 to parents Helen and Don Proctor in San Diego, Calif. But Carole spent most all of he life in Portland. She found her vocation in The Oregonian advertising department. As the entertainment advertising executive Carole spent 40 years working with the creators of every entertainment event and mode in Portland. She so appreciated their work, she did all she could to help them gain and increase their audiences and contribute to the rich cultural life of greater Portland. Carole found her avocation in her love for all things antique. She had a rich life following her interests -- especially Depression glass and dish ware. Carole was a a key member of the Portland's Rain of Glass club which put on impressive glass shows with vendors from many western states. She wrote seven books, five of them about Made in Japan items, comprehensive and scholarly books with her husband, Les providing all the detailed photography. Carole was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Don Proctor. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Les White; her sister, Nancy Brewer her husband, Bill and their children, Elizabeth and John Brewer; and long time friends from many walks of life. When Carole died it was like a library burned to the ground with her knowledge of all her interests and all the things she loved. Hers was a really grand library full of wisdom, grace, kindness, merriment and fun as well. Her passing is an exceptional loss tho those who knew her. She is greatly missed. A private burial will take place this month. A celebration of Carole's life will be held once a large gathering is safe and possible. In lieu of flowers, Carole may be honored by donations to Portland Rain of Glass, 1746 N.W. 3rd Court. McMinnville, OR

Steven Carl Overton was born on April 16, 1945 and passed away on June 2, 2020 and is under the care of Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills.

Bernard was born on September 5, 1945 and passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Bernard was a resident of Oregon at the time of passing.

Barney  attended Gregory Heights grade school

Bernard “Barney” Gorter

1945-2019

At our 50th reunion, Barney told me two things that I did not forget: that he had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a child and that his career was as an administrative law judge. 

He used that experience and knowledge to inform his dedication to social justice. His Facebook posts championed the poor and underserved, the environment and those affected by inequality.

Barney was a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging and a member of the United States Electoral College, serving as an elector in the 2008 presidential election representing Oregon.

His Facebook page noted that he studied at Portland State University and had worked for the state of Oregon for 30 years.

For his birthday in 2018, he chose the Muscular Dystrophy Association as his charity on Facebook. 

He wrote, “I am humbled and pleased with the response to my request thus far. I’m gratified that so many of my friends are willing to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Those who have yet to donate, please consider in your heart to do so. If the goal is surpassed before the end of the date of the request, donations over and above the goal will still be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart, Barney.”

Submitted by Sue Ellen White

Robert Lee Moore July 26, 1945 - July 7, 2019 Robert Lee Moore, of Livingston, Mont., passed away at home July 7, 2019. He was 73 years old. Bob had an entrepreneurial spirit. In the early 1970's, he opened a little acoustic instrument shop in Portland, which turned into a booking agency and concert business, becoming a longtime concert promoter and music aficionado. He operated the Euphoria Tavern, cofounded the July 4th Blues Festival, coproduced the Mayor's Ball, and was instrumental in reopening Besaw's Cafe after years of being closed. He also worked many years in real estate. Bob had an avid interest in western history and was his dream to publish and republish books of that genre. Bob is survived by his partner, Darnell Hope; his daughter, Adrienne Moore-Warren (Rickey); and stepdaughter, Tracey Hicks; grandchildren, Alexa, Armonn, Haley and Lucius; great-grandchildren, Braylon and Amari; sisters, Janice, Jewell and Rea; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Moore Krenz; and father, Arlis Northrop. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, or would be appreciated. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" --A.A. Milne - Winnie the Pooh Please sign the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits

We have received word of Dave King's passing but no further details are available at this time.  If you know the Kings, please reach out to his wife Barbara with your condolences.

Ann 'Ginger' Gregory Aug. 3, 1945 - May 28, 2018 On May 28, 2018 Ginger Gregory was peacefully released from the clutches of ALS while surrounded by her family in the home of her sister Connie Dimoff. She was born in Portland Aug. 3, 1945 to Milt and Farrel Haring and spent the next seven plus decades spreading the love, compassion and friendship instilled in her to the world at large. In 1966, she married Jack Gregory and soon after added son Mark (1970) and daughter Nikki (1972) to the family. She is survived by her husband; two children and spouses, Teresa and Glen; sister; five grandchildren, Sophia, Allie, Rio, Roman and Roz; and a whole host of nieces and nephews. All were loved very much. Ginger lived a full life and took great pride in raising her children and then having a successful career. She especially enjoyed good times with friends/family, travelling the world, good food/drink and doting over her grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. Services will be held at Noon, June 8, 2018, at Skyline Memorial Gardens (www.SkylineMemorialGardens.com). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the ALS Association

 Sherry passed away on 6/16/17. She will be missed. She was the organizer of Glenhaven grade school luncheons. She had such a warm heart and was always fun. 

Garcia, Barbara J. (Gunderson) 71 Aug. 20, 1945 Jan. 02, 2017 Barbara J. Garcia passed away Jan. 2, 2017 with her family by her side. She finally gave in to her two year long battle with recurring cancer. Barbara graduated from Madison High School in 1963 and Portland State in 1967. She worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco for 30 years and in Boston for three years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 29 years. She is survived by her stepsons, Marcos of San Francisco and Carlos of Santiago,Chile; her sister, Sandy (Dale)Carpenter; brother, Gary (Margo)Gunderson and Dan (Delena) and Devin Carpenter, Ty(Kara) and Cade Gunderson, Kaylan (Jerod) and Banon and Emalyn Smith; as well as many cousins. The family wishes to thank Providence Hospice, especially Nurse Elizabeth and Chaplin Dean who helped so much. Donations in Barbara's name may be made to any dog rescue of your choice.

January 18,1945- November 11, 2016

Born in Portland to George Melcher and Lydia Behm Melcher, Cheri lived much of her earlier life in N.E. Portland.  She attended Harvey Scott elementary and graduated from Madison High School in 1963.  Cheri moved on to Oregon State University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, making new friends, many of which lasted a lifetime.

     While at Madison she met her best friend and future husband, Kurt.  Their first date was April 1, 1961 and in later years each April Fools Day was celebrated as a second anniversary.  Cheri and Kurt were married in 1965 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2015.

      Cheri returned to school in 1975 to persue her interest in the medical field.  After completing a p.rogram at OHSU, she received a Radiologic Technologists license in 1976.  Later, in 1981, an opportunity opened to enter a new field in Diagnostic Ultrasound.  Additional schooling and training led to becoming a licensed Ultrasound Stenographer in 1982.  Also at that time, Cheri moved to Good Samaritan Hospital where she was employed until retiring in 1998. 

      Cheri and her husband embarked upon retirement in early 1999, living between homes in Portland and Sunriver, and enjoying opportunities to travel.  She enjoyed taking part in golf, skiing, biking, hiking, walking and gardening as well as more refined endeavors as Oil and Acrylic painting, sketching and calligraphy.  Travel took her to Europe, Mexico, Panama, Canada, the East Coast, the Rocky Moutain states and National Parks.  A good road trip was always met with great anticipation. 

      Other milestones during this time were the marriages of her two sons, Jeff and Scott, and the birth of three Grandchildren.  Family gatherings during summers and holidays were favorite events.  She cherished her family and friends. 

      Cheri was preceded in death, by her father George Melcher and Mother Lydia Melcher and her four brothers,  Ronald,Donald,Gilbert and Gary Melcher.  She is survived by her Husband Kurt Langfeldt, Sons, Jeffrey Langfeldt (Stefanie Katsel), of Portland, Scott Langfeldt (Amy Telizyn) of Seattle and three Grandchildren Emrie, Jack, and Ruby Langfeldt. 

      A celebration of life will be held in the spring. 

      In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Oregon. 

I happened to look at Jim Ferguson's FB page today and saw that he died on July 9, 2016. I don't know more, but perhaps someone else does.

I also did not see the memory entries on this site.  (Posted by Sue Ellen White 1/20/2017)

Twila Kyer Rothrock

1/29/1945 - 3/13/2016
Her daughter is Erin Rothrock of Sauvie Island, where Twila lived the last year of her life. She had 4 grandchildren. She was a marriage and life counselor in the Portland area for most of her life.  Her smile and kind heart are greatly missed

Pat Saling 7/44 to 9/14

July 17, 1944-July 20, 2000

Mike was born in Portland and lived in the area all his life.  He attended Harvey Scott greade school, graduated from Madison High School and had a younger sister Beverly.  In 1964, Mike married Beverly Schmidt (a Madison classmate).  They built a home in Milwaukie and had 2 children, Christopher and Patricia. Later the family moved to Kickitat Street. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in 1975 and Mike remarried twice again, but had no more children.  His job history included Kienows grocery  ( at 16 yrs. ), Peter Kiewitt road construction (I-205 freeway), Electronic Specialty, Boeing and ended , after 30 yrs. at Freightliner. Brandon and Jeanette, his grandchildren, are among the many friends and family who mourn his loss.  Mike died of brain cancer just after his 56th birthday.. He is buried at  Rose City Cemetery

Gary Gene Klein passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011, Orange Park, FL

(aged 58)

Burial Mount Hope Cemetery

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon, USA

Darrell Ley, 58, died April 19, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center after battling a brain tumor.

A Celebration of Life and graveside military service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held at the V.F.W. Hall following the service.

Darrell Ray Ley was born on June 19, 1944, at Portland to Calvin and Wynette Davis Ley.

He was raised in Portland and, following graduation from Madison High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1964 to 1968 and served in Vietnam. During the past few years, Darrell helped to remodel the old Eltrym Theatre in Baker City. After the completion of the remodel, he went to work for Mt. West Moving Company in La Grande.

Darrell was nicknamed "The Terminator." This nickname was bestowed upon him because "once they gave him a job, it was good as done." He was very good at his work. He enjoyed the Trail Blazers, bowling and "playing the machines."

Darrell would do anything for his friends and family. He will be missed so very much.

Darrell is survived by his 12-year-old son Jayme of Maine, his mother Wynette Ley and brother Terry Ley, "Bob" the family dog, numerous relatives and best friends Marilee and Pam.  He was preceded in death by his father Dick who passed away in Baker City in 1989.

Bill Heffler passed away on 12/28/2011 due to complications from a stroke.  Bill retired from the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked as a carman.  Bill was married to his wife, Theresa, for 47 years.  He was also the father of a son and daughter.

James H Woodruff 63, of Harrisburg, passed away, Tuesday January 13, 2009 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late Gerald R and Gladys (Baer) Woodruff. James is survived by his wife Jean (DeLisle) Woodruff of Harrisburg; son, Adam J Woodruff of Harrisburg; daughter, Alexis J. Woodruff of Harrisburg; sister, Nancy Woodruff Smith of San Diego, CA; Mother-In-Law, Murial DeLisle of Harrisburg. A Memorial Service will be held at 11: 00am, Friday, January 16, 2009 at Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg. Memorial Donations may be made to Humane Society Of Harrisburg Area Inc., 7790 Grayson Road Harrisburg, Pa

The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367
June 23, 2010


Beatrice Dwyer

Beatrice (Bebe) I. Keltner, a resident of Lincoln City for the past 11 years, died at her home with her husband, Chuck, at her side, June 6, 2010, after a 3 1/2-year battle with colorectal cancer. She was 64.

Bebe was born Dec. 9, 1945, in Portland to Mavis E. (Melvin) and Thomas P. Dwyer.

She graduated from James Madison High School in Portland in 1963, receiving many honors and awards for her artwork.

Together with her previous husband, Bebe had four children. First was her daughter, Ann, followed 15 months later by triplet boys: Daniel, Patrick and Timothy.

Until moving to Lincoln City in 1999, Bebe lived her entire life in Portland. She worked early in her life at the Federal Reserve Bank, then spent the next 20 years working at various Portland-area restaurants as a waitress, bookkeeper and manager.

While working at the Original Pantry restaurant she met her husband, Charles M. Keltner. They were married June 8, 1985, on Whidbey Island, Wash. and would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year.

Bebe was a very creative and artistic person who loved to paint, draw and sketch. Her painted garden pots, landscapes and drawings of all types were a marvel and inspiration to her family and friends.

She also loved her garden, with all its different and interesting flowers and plants, sewing, crafting, shopping, cooking, eating good food, and walking on the beach and in the Coast Range parks and forests.

Bebe enjoyed traveling and had visited many different locales, including Europe, numerous trips to Las Vegas, Texas and California to visit family, and anywhere in the beautiful Northwest where there were mountains or water. She also enjoyed going for long drives anywhere with her husband that often ended up as overnight adventures.

Bebe often commented to her family and friends that the last 10 years of her life living in Lincoln City had been the best years of her life. She was able to build her dream house at the beach together with her husband and start an early retirement.

Also during this time she embarked on a new career that she truly loved as a Blackjack/multi-games dealer at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, where she worked for the last nine years until her illness forced her to quit. She was greatly loved and asked for by many customers. She also made many friends and had a huge extended family with countless numbers of her co-workers, whose love, friendship, generosity and compassion helped her immensely during her illness.

Bebe loved her family and friends with all of her heart and loved to feed and entertain anyone who came to see her. She enjoyed creating special memories for others and celebrating birthdays and holidays.

She was happiest spending time with her friends, children and, especially, her grandchildren. She showed great compassion and generosity to all.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dwyer; her mother, Mavis Dwyer; and her son, Daniel Dodson.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Keltner of Lincoln City; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ian Leitheiser of Portland; sons and daughters-in-law Timothy and Non Dodson of Portland and Patrick and Christina Dodson of Fort Worth, Texas; her five grandchildren Greta, Rae, Freyja, Hunter and Ti; and her beloved pets Francis Valentine and Tinker.

Her warm smile and sharp wit, shared wisdom, caring words, generosity and love she showed for others will truly be missed.

Sue Sutton O'Neill was born on August 1, 1945 and passed away of cancer on April 26, 1999.  She loved her beach house, the sun, traveling, boating, and planning our next vacation.  She worked for N. W. Natural Gas Co. for 20 years.  She is survived by her husband Dale, 2 children, and 6 grandchildren.  Entombment is at Rose City Cemetery

Mr. Hallas, 63, a former combat photographer and longtime photo editor at the former King County Journal newspapers, died Feb. 17 in Portland of liver-cancer complications.

He was born Feb. 5, 1945, in Portland, graduated from Madison High School and served in Vietnam as a combat photographer for the Marine Corps. He attended Portland State University for two years before being hired by The Oregonian newspaper as a photojournalist in the late 1960s.  “The photographers he worked with at The Oregonian said he would be sent out to get a photo but would come back with the photo of the day,” Varosh said. “His work ethic was amazing. He was all about getting a great picture.”

He retired in 1998 and, with Varosh’s assistance, wrote a book, “I Am the War,” about recovering his lost memories of Vietnam. (It is available through Amazon.com.)

The book was a combination catharsis and revelation. After its publication, he questioned a long-term manic-depression diagnosis, was re-evaluated and learned he suffered from post-traumatic stress.

He wrote and privately published “Posting from Paradise: The Gospel of a Naked Ape,” a personal philosophical collection of his postings on an all-faith Internet forum.

In 2006 Mr. Hallas and his wife joined the staff of the River Current News in Duvall. It gave him the opportunity to switch to digital photography and do what he loved — interacting with people and showing people his view of the world, said Varosh. He had recently begun a collaboration with retired journalist Karl Thunemann, of Redmond, to provide photographs for a book of essays about Juanita Bay Park.

When diagnosed with liver cancer last fall, he told Varosh he was going to embrace cancer. He enjoyed charming the medical staff and fellow chemotherapy patients at Group Health.

“He believed this life is paradise and that you can choose to be happy, no matter what cards you’re dealt,” she said.

Mr. Hallas is survived by his wife, son Matthew Hallas of Bellevue; daughters Jennifer Bailey and Sarah Harrington, sisters Marilyn Holland (John) and Carol Sparks, brother Rick Hallas (Colleen), four grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews, all of Oregon. A family service was held Saturday in Portland and a private celebration of Mr. Hallas’ life will be held locally in March.

Memorial – Michael Cork

Michael died as a result of an industrial accident April 17, 1993.

He had been a longshoreman for many years and was a dedicated union supporter. He served as the union business agent at one point.

Michael earned a teaching degree from PSU in 1973, but chose longshoreing as his occupation instead of teaching. He served four years in the US Navy as a Seabee and did two tours in Viet Nam.

Mike’s hobbies were fishing, reading and he loved music.

He married Connie Winkelman in 1973. They had 2 daughters. Sadly, Mike died before the girls graduated from High School. He didn’t get to see them marry and never saw his 3 beautiful granddaughters.

He is missed by his family and friends.

James Alfred Lesseg
Private First Class

PERSONAL DATA
  Home of Record:  Portland, OR
  Date of birth:   11/28/1945

This whole page © Copyright 1997-2012 www.VirtualWall.org

MILITARY DATA
  Service:         Army of the United States
  Grade at loss:   E3
  Rank:            Private First Class
  ID No:           56932505 
  MOS:             11B10: Infantryman
  Length Service:  00
  Unit:            2ND PLT, D CO, 4TH BN, 9TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV

CASUALTY DATA
  Start Tour:      12/11/1967
  Incident Date:   03/10/1968
  Casualty Date:   03/10/1968
  Age at Loss:     22
  Location:        Gia Dinh Province, South Vietnam
  Remains:         Body recovered
  Casualty Type:   Hostile, died outright
  Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
  Casualty Detail: Multiple fragmentation wounds

URL: www.VirtualWall.org/dl/LessegJA01a.htm

Born Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Death 25 Sep 1970 (aged 25)
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial: Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Portland, Washington County, Oregon

Zupan, John James 66 May 16, 1945 Aug. 30, 2011 John James Zupan died Tuesday evening, Aug. 30, 2011, at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, fol-lowing severe injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. He was sur-rounded by family and several close friends. John's passion for life, food and people were inspirational to his family, friends, associates and customers. He motivated many with his enthusiasm, authenticity, eye for detail, hard work and dedication to excellence. John was born May 16, 1945, in Austria, to John and Anna Zupan. The family immigrated to the United States from Croatia, and, at an early age, John was selling watermelons outside his parents' home in Klamath Falls. After moving to Portland, John began work as a courtesy clerk at Sheridan Fruit at the age of 16, where his passion for the grocery industry-produce in particular-was ignited. John married his high school sweetheart, Sandi, in 1965, and they remained married for 43 years. He spent 11 years at Fred Meyer as the Produce Manager and Produce District Manager. In 1975, John decided to venture out on his own, and the history of Zupan's Markets began. His passion for food and people, along with his boundless energy and drive, was a recipe for success-Zupan's Markets has been Portland's favorite gourmet market for 36 years and counting. Even after handing the reins to his son in 2000, John remained involved in Zupan's Markets. He could often be spotted at one of his stores, chatting with employees and customers or vigilantly checking the quality of various produce items. He loved to barbecue, and he was always teaching someone around him about food or wine. His knowledge and insights gained from years of experience were priceless, and he garnered the deep respect and affection of many over the years. John's many interests included not only food and cooking but a love of cars and motorcycles. He was an avid golfer, and his competitive nature led him to vintage car racing. Despite all his interests and talent, the place where John showed himself to be the most gifted was with his grandchildren. John devoted much of his time to their lives, playing, reading and watching them grow. John was always active; he never sat still. He loved to have several irons in the fire and keep things happening, both in business and in life. Conversations with John were never boring. Opinionated maybe, but never boring. No topic of conversation was off-limits; he was game to talk about anything and everything. John enjoyed meeting new people, loved to laugh and had a captivating smile you couldn't help but smile back at. To John, strangers were truly friends he hadn't met yet, and the countless friendships he made were lifelong. He had a way of always being very present in the conversation he was in. If John was talking to you, he was talking to you. John's unique character and positive influence were far-reaching, touching innumerable lives. His boundless energy, sense of humor, vivacity and zest for life will never be forgotten by those who love him. He is survived by the love of his life, Sandi Zupan; son, Michael; daughter, Angela; daughter-in-law, Kendra Zupan; son-in-law, Nadir Safai; and grandchildren Henry, Anna, Nick and Stella. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Emanuel Medical Center Foundation, John J. Zupan Memorial Fund for Trauma Services (donate online at legacyhealth.org/emanuelgiving or by check to P.O. Box 4484, Portland, OR 97208) or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

A celebration of the life of John J. Zupan will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Columbia Edgewater Golf Club.

Gerald Lee Hopper
Specialist Four

PERSONAL DATA
  Home of Record:  Portland, OR
  Date of birth:   05/18/1945

This whole page © Copyright 1997-2012 www.VirtualWall.org

MILITARY DATA
  Service:         Army of the United States
  Grade at loss:   E4
  Rank:            Specialist Four
  ID No:           56410161 
  MOS:             11B20: Infantryman
  Length Service:  01
  Unit:            175TH AHC, 13TH AVN BN, 164TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV

CASUALTY DATA
  Start Tour:      02/13/1967
  Incident Date:   08/09/1967
  Casualty Date:   08/09/1967
  Age at Loss:     22
  Location:        Gia Dinh Province, South Vietnam
  Remains:         Body recovered
  Identified:      08/11/1967
  Casualty Type:   Non-hostile, died while missing
  Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Crew
  Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land