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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Covering Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, Falls City and surrounding areas since 1868
October 23, 2012
July 22, 1921 - Oct. 17, 2012
Helen Mae Hamilton
Helen Mae Hamilton, 91, of Dallas died Oct. 17 in Salem.
She was born in Killdeer, N.D., to Andrew and Karen Thompson.
Helen married Alvin Hamilton on June 29, 1940, in Vancouver, Wash. They settled in Dallas in 1948.
Helen graduated from high school and attended Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University. She was an elementary teacher, spending most of her career at Lyle Elementary School in Dallas. She retired in 1986, but continued as a substitute teacher in the mid-Willamette Valley for many years.
Helen was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. She was Sunday school superintendent for 53 years and helped raise funds every year through church garage sales for Camp Lutherwood. Helen and Alvin sponsored around 25 children each summer so they could go to camp. Helen was also very instrumental in overseeing Vacation Bible School each summer.
She was always caring for others.
She was preceded in death by Al Hamilton Sr., Charlene Hamilton, Cheryl Hamilton and Bill Cottle.
Survivors include her children, Al Jr., Jim (Vicki) Hamilton, Ardis (Ivan) Debban and Char Cottle, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service was Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dallas. Interment was at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Camp Lutherwood, Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or Jackson's Boxes for cancer patients at Christmas time in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Oct. 20, 1926 - Sept. 13, 2012
'Chris' Donald Lewis Christopher
"Chris" Donald Lewis Christopher, 85, of Dallas died Sept. 13.
He was born in Pendleton to Walney A. and Anna J. Basse Christopher.
Chris attended a one-room schoolhouse in the Greasewood community and graduated from Griswold High School in Helix in 1944. He lettered in basketball and was named to the all-star team.
He served in the Navy from November 1944 to June 1946 and was discharged as a Seaman First Class. He was a signalman on the aircraft carrier USS Vella Gulf (CVE III).
He married his high school sweetheart, Rosalyn Preston, in Pendleton on Dec. 28, 1947.
Chris worked for the Pendleton Grain Growers from 1950 to 1961. They then moved in 1961 to Dallas, where he worked for the Polk County Farmers Co-Op/Ag-West as an International Harvester farm machinery parts manager. He retired in January 1990.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church, both in Dallas; Greasewood Finnish Heritage Society in Adams; Umatilla, Yamhill and Polk county historical societies; American Legion Post No. 20; and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed time with his family and friends, model trains, gardening, golf, carpentry and family history, and wrote several books about his heritage.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty E. Swearingen.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn of Dallas; son, David M. (Lynda) Christopher of Eugene; daughter, DiAnna L. (Skip Mann) Christopher of Dallas; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life was Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dallas. Private graveside service was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions are suggested to the Greasewood Finnish Historical Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
March 30, 1927 - Oct. 13, 2012
Irma Lucille Bradley
Irma Lucille (Ulrich) Bradley, 85, of Falls City died Oct. 13 in Salem.
She was born in Fresno, Calif., to Edwin and Elizabeth Killion Ulrich.
She married Edwin "Brad" L. Bradley on Dec. 2, 1946, in Reno, Nev., and were married 64 years. Together they moved to Falls City for the first time in 1961. For a short time they returned to the Fresno area but resettled in Falls City in 1983 following Brad's retirement.
Irma was a member of Falls City Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed NASCAR races, football, knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch and needle point.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brad, on Oct. 15, 2010.
Survivors include her sons, Lon (Bertha) of Westminister, S.C., and Larry (Shanndon) of Salem; daughter, Carol Fleming of Independence; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Service was Friday at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private burial was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Aug. 6, 1945 - Oct. 20, 2012
Frank Jack Harding
Frank Jack Harding, 67, of Dallas died Saturday in Salem.
He was born in Hubbard to Claude F. and Margaret Myers Harding.
Frank graduated from North Salem High School and enlisted in the Army soon thereafter. The military was his chosen career for 21 years. He was stationed in Germany three different times, Vietnam, Kansas two times, Georgia, Korea and retired as an E-7 in 1985 at Fort Stewart, Ga. He specialized in vehicle mechanics.
During one of his furloughs visiting his sister in Massachusetts he met Valerie Stevens. They wrote for a time while he was in Vietnam and they were married on Sept. 12, 1971, in Lynnfield, Mass. In December 1989 they moved to Dallas.
In Dallas, Frank worked at the Jackpot Gas Station for seven years and at Praegitzer Industries for five years before he retired for good.
Frank enjoyed a good movie, bowling, riding quads, RVing, traveling and reading. His family always came first.
He was preceded in death by his brother, George B. "Bud" Harding.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie of Dallas; daughters, Stephanie J. Stevens and Michelle K. (Daniel) Miles, all of Dallas; sister, Kay (Barry) Stevens of Salem; brother, Leslie Harding of California; and one granddaughter.
Private family graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland with full military honors.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
June 18, 1917 - Oct. 20, 2012
Doreatha Charlotte Lefley
Doreatha Charlotte Lefley, 95, of Dallas died Saturday.
She was born in Falls City to John Allen and Laura Jane (Stephenson) Bowman. She was the third youngest of 13 children (two siblings died in infancy).
"Dee" graduated from Falls City High School in 1936. She married Vernon Lefley on Nov. 17, 1936, in Vancouver, Wash. This union spanned more than 74 years.
Family and friends were always a special blessing to the Lefleys. Their home was a loving place that was open to all. Family dinners were bountiful in conversation, as well as food; no one ever left the table hungry. Dee's flower gardens were full of life, vibrant with color and an inspiration to all.
She enjoyed flowers, potlucks, pinochle, current events, fishing, camping, bird-watching, family, friends and the Lord.
She was a honorary member of Falls City Christian Church and the Falls City Garden Club. She was also a member of Dallas First Christian Church.
Survivors include her children, Jerry (Kay) Lefley of Salem and Vickey (Rick) Hysom of Dallas; sisters, Vickie Slyh of Dallas and Jennie Semon of Florence; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and extended family.
Graveside service is Thursday at noon at Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
March 27, 1933 - Oct. 11, 2012
Lillian Mae Rieger, 79, of Salem died Oct. 11.
She was born to Fred Lutze and Regina Stelzfluk.
Lillian's hobbies were bowling, playing cards and making jewelry. She loved to help at the senior center.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Philyas.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Milton; children, Eugene (Pam), Patty, Dave and Kathy; brothers, Ed (Judy), Laurence (Sam) and Bud; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
No service will be held.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem, handled arrangements.
Feb. 5, 1924 - Oct. 18, 2012
Gloria A. Presnall
Gloria Presnall, 88, of Dallas died Thursday in Dallas.
She was born in San Francisco to Francisco and Manuela Barreto.
When Gloria was a young girl her parents died. She and one sister went into foster care. Later she moved to Redwood City, Calif., and rejoined her siblings. There, she attended Sequoia High School and later took a job at the Presidio Commissary.
Gloria married Harris L. Presnall on Nov. 22, 1950. They moved to northern California, where she worked for Masonite Corp. In 1973 she and her family moved to Winnfield, La., where they purchased a store and gas station. In 1979 she began working for Wal-Mart Corp. She worked in both Louisiana and California and retired after 20 years.
Gloria was an avid bowler. She was a member of several leagues and competed in many senior tournaments. She continued bowling until the age of 86. She took up golfing in California before moving to Oregon and loved to share a round of golf with her brother, Tom. Her other favorite pastime was to watch the Seattle Mariners each season. She loved all sports, from tennis to football.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris, in 1986, three brothers and six sisters.
Survivors included her children, Barry Presnall of Oregon City, Darryl Presnall of Las Vegas, Priscilla Kennon of Monmouth, and Lisa Irby of Jonesboro, Ark.; sister, Stella Barreto of Dallas; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Gloria's life was celebrated on Sunday at Central Baptist Church in Monmouth.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To share an online condolence: www.FarnstromMortuary.com.
Oct. 1, 1921 - Oct. 15, 2012
Dr. Charles (Chuck) F. Sutherland, 91, of Corvallis died Oct. 15.
Celebration of life is Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Northwest 21st Street and Harrison, Boulevard, Corvallis.
Contributions are suggested to Benton County Hospice or Benton County Habitat for Humanity.
Sept. 1, 1935 - Oct. 14, 2012
Sandra Long Henry, 77, of Salem died Oct. 14.
At Sandra's request there will be no formal memorial service. An informal dessert social will be held at Westminster Church of Salem on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.
Contributions are suggested to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS), Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 870, Portland, OR 97232, 1-800-681-9851, www.alsa.org, or sent in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
March 8, 1952 - October 12, 2012
Bob's life consisted of loving God and loving people.
SALEM - On March 8, 1952, Robert & Geri Swope welcomed into this world and into their home, Robert Randall Swope. Bob was raised in the Brooks / Gervais area. His father and mother, who pastored Brooks Assembly of God, were so very instrumental in shaping Bob into the person he became. They always encouraged him to explore and develop the many talents he had been given. They taught him to love people and most importantly, to love God with his whole heart
Pastor Bob Swope
As a young man, they taught him to be involved in every aspect of service, from cleaning his father's church, helping friends and neighbors, to teaching children. While working with children, his many talents began to develop. He was an amazing artist and could hold his audiences spellbound with his stories. As a young boy, he was very bashful. His mother bought him a vent puppet to help him "break the ice". The puppet literally opened up a whole new world for hm. He soon graduated from his small puppet "Charlie". Charlie has been his sidekick for 43 years. They have seen the world together, as they ministered to thousands.
Bob participated in many mission trips as a youth. It was on one of these trips that he met his wife, Mary. For them it was "love at first sight". Dating through high school, they married in 1971. Bob knew God had specifically called him to work with children. They bought a truck and RV and began conducting "Kids Krusades" nationwide, traveling to a different city every week. In 1974 their son, Robert Randall Jr., was born, and they continued to travel in ministry.
In 1976, they settled in Salem, Oregon, where Bob was the Children's Pastor at Christian Center. He was one of the Assemblies of God's first full time Children's Pastors. 1979 brought the birth of their daughter, Jennifer Ranaa. This was an extremely busy time in their lives. Their summers were filled with Kid's Camps. Ministering to children was Bob's greatest joy.
At this time, Bob designed and built one of the first children's auditoriums. Bob never ran out of ideas and you know they were always "out of the box".
People would often say, "Why are you doing it this way?" His reply was "The methods may change but the message stays the same. Use every idea God gives you."
Bob was certainly not a loner in ministry. He needed, loved, and appreciated "team work".
There wasn't anything he did that wasn't helped by friends and team members. Thank you, to all who many times, willingly gave of their time and talents to accomplish one of Bob's "God-given" dreams! There were many inspirational moments like this: He would be sitting at a table, and he would ask for a pen. Then he would take any available paper and begin to draw. The idea would go from a basic sketch to a full event production.
A special adventure in his life was when he developed the "Market Street" Puppet Team. He and his team would travel to many places, touching so many lives. The friendships that developed have been life long. The opportunity to work with Bob gave the kids "life changing" experiences.
In 1986, Bob accepted an Associate Pastor position in Anchorage, Alaska. They loved every moment in the "snowy" north. He was never more confident than then, that God loved him.
He loved to create and direct special events. Bob believed in reaching people and knew that with hard work, creative planning, and the blessing of the Lord, you can impact hundreds of lives.
In 1988, they moved to Los Angeles, California to join a truly international church. Bob loved diversity. Outreach was what kept him motivated and he loved every "whosoever"!
In 1990, Bob accepted the pastorate in Rogue River, Oregon. No matter where they were, people were #1. Bob loved working with the community leaders. He encouraged his congregations to be involved as, "we are the light of the world".
In 1996, they moved to Dallas, Oregon as pastors of Valley Life Center. They fell in love with the community of Dallas. While in Dallas, their grandchildren came into their lives, Max, Amanda, Emma, & Lincoln. Bob loved them so much.
In 2007, they accepted the pastorate of Westgate Church in Salem, Oregon. Bob was so excited to be back in Salem, with so many friends who span 40 years. He had dreamed of a "Drive -In" church service for several years and the property at Westgate was perfect. What started out to be a onetime Easter Sunrise Service became a weekly service. He said many times that it was his favorite.
A celebration of Bob's life is planned for Saturday, October 27th at 1:00PM at Morning Star Community Church (4775 27th Ave. SE, Salem, Oregon 97302). Private interment was held at the Dallas Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested, in lieu of flowers, to the Bob Swope Memorial Fund, and may be delivered to any branch of West Coast Bank or sent in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center (287 SW Washington St., Dallas, Oregon, 97338) who is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dallastribute.com
Special Note From Mary There was never a dull moment in Bob's life. Each of you probably has a favorite story he told. God gave me the privilege of partnering with one of the greatest men I know. We were "best friends from the start". At times, I found it hard to keep up! He was the most kind, loving, gentle, generous, and patient man in the world. And God was always first and he never wavered from the call that God placed on his heart.
Our lives have been changed forever. Not because Bob is gone, but because he was here!
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