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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Covering Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, Falls City and surrounding areas since 1868
November 06, 2012
April 30, 1948 - Oct. 27, 2012
Virginia Mae Quinton
Virginia Mae Quinton, 74, of Dallas died Oct. 27 in Salem.
She was born in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., to Miles G. and Lavon Mae Hamilton Owen.
She married Bobbie Charles Quinton on Jan. 20, 1965, in Crescent City, Calif. They moved to Oregon in 1966.
She was able to stay home with her children as they grew but did work for short periods of time as a certified nursing assistant and caregiver.
Virginia loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and being with her family. She enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts and was a leader of both Bluebirds and Girl Scouts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie, on June 21, 2010; son, Bobby Charles Jr., in 1980; and a sister, Sharon Burnham, in 2012.
Survivors include her brother, Roy Owen; daughters, Debbie Funk and Sharie Blankenship (Garry Pilcher); eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Friday at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Kids, Inc. in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
April 8, 1949 - Oct. 26, 2012
Teresa Laura Reyes
Teresa "Teri" Laura Reyes, 63, of Salem died Oct. 26.
She was born to Warren and Darlene Johnson in Salem.
To many of her close friends she was Teresa, but to her family she was Teri. She was very family oriented and it didn't take a lot to make her happy. Even though she dealt with pain for the last 40 years of her life, she continued to smile and laugh a lot.
She was preceded in death by her babies, Tama Lyn Orsulich and Shawn Brown; and her oldest daughter, Jonnell Kay Orsulich.
Survivors include her son, Michael Anthony Captain; mother, Darlene Johnson; sister, Patricia Burneise Arreola; brother, Warren C. Johnson Jr.; and extended family.
Teresa's family will celebrate her life at a later date. Private interment will be at Fir Crest Cemetery.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.FarnstromMortuary.com.
April 19, 1936 - Oct. 26, 2012
LeVona R. Nicholls
LeVona R. Nicholls, 76, of Dallas died Oct. 26.
She was born in Hood River to Walter and Wilma Sandercock.
She grew up in Hood River among family who truly loved her.
She married Ronald L. Smith on June 14, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Hood River. Their first home was in Sunny Brea, Calif. She and Ron had four children.
She attended Humboldt State University, Portland State and Mt. Hood Community College, where she graduated as an operating room technician. Following an injury she could no longer work in the operating room and re-trained as a medical assistant/physician assistant. She loved her jobs and was kind and helpful to all of her patients.
She sang, played the piano, bowled and knitted. LeVona was an assistant Cub Scout den mother, 4-H leader, and found great pleasure reading and gardening.
In later years she married William D. Nicholls and they moved to Falls City. LeVona later moved to Dallas, where she spent her last two years at Dallas Retirement Village.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Smith; husband, William D. Nicholls; and children, Vern L. Smith and Linda D. Runnells.
Survivors include her son, Grant (Vonnie) Smith of Cloverdale; daughter, Beth (Stephen) Staley of Sparks, Nev.; sister, Nona (Gene) Lantis of Dallas; brothers, Gary (Gloria) Sandercock of Toccoa, Ga., and Greg (Becky) Sandercock of Hood River; six grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and extended family.
Private family service will be held.
Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Oct. 11, 1940 - Oct. 23, 2012
Kenneth L. Ross, 72, of Dallas died Oct. 23 in Salem.
He was born in Dallas to Charles and Agnes Ross.
He graduated from Lebanon High School and went to ITT Technical Institute in Portland, where he graduated with an electrical engineering degree. He then worked for Intel as a processor designer for more than 30 years.
Kenneth loved to hunt, fish and was an avid ham radio operator (W7YFE). He spent every morning visiting with other operators around the world. Above all Kenneth loved his family; he was a family man who enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his son, Lee Ross of Dallas; daughter, Vicki Travis of Dallas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Aug. 29, 1939 - Oct. 28, 2012
David A. Reed III, 73, of Independence died Oct. 28.
He was born in Fairmont, W.Va., to David a Reed Jr. and Sarah Jane Reed.
He grew up in Anaheim, Calif., attended junior college and served in the Navy.
He married Betty L. Reed in Anaheim on Oct. 8, 1960. They moved to Oregon in 1989.
He had been an electronics technician during his working career.
David had been a ham radio operator since the age of 10 and was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Reed of Dallas; son, David A. Reed IV of New Mexico; daughter, Jennie Ramseyer of Sublimity; sisters, Andrea Keener of Ohio and Allison Reed of California; brothers, Michael Reed of Florida and Kevin Reed of California; stepmother, Elsie Reed of California; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is Friday at 1 p.m. at Crown Memorial Chapel in Salem.
April 17, 1935 - Nov. 3, 2012
Sandra Lee Marcum
Sandra Lee Marcum, 77, of West Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Saturday in West Salem.
She was born in Seattle to Don and Pearl Trenholm McKay.
She married Willard Marcum in Philomath on Sept. 1, 1951.
Sandra lived in various locations while Willard was in the Air Force. They moved to Tillamook County in 1956 and then moved to Dallas in 1988. They settled in West Salem in 2005.
She was a member of Dallas Alliance Church and was proud to have been a foster parent for many years. She enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing and crocheting for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Marcum; daughter, Debbie Marcum; and grandson, Justice Fockler.
Survivors include her sons, Daniel (Julie) Marcum of Bend and Timothy (Rainy) Marcum of Dallas; daughters, Kathy (Jeff) Freiwaldt of Monroe, Wash., Rose Marie and Kimberly; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Tuesday at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Sept. 18, 1928 - Nov. 2, 2012
LaVerne Allen Perry
LaVerne "Verne" Allen Perry, 84, of Dallas died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimers.
He was born in Clatskanie to Roy Allen Perry and Goldie Juanita Lewis Perry at the Kerry Buster Creek Logging Camp where his father worked.
In the early 1930s his family moved to Toledo. Here he attended school through the eighth grade and developed his skill and love for basketball. In 1944 he moved to Dallas, graduating from Dallas High School in 1948.
Verne married his high school sweetheart Janet Barnhart in 1950. They resided in Dallas for their 62 years of marriage.
Verne was able to spend his working life in the outdoors, which he loved. While in junior high in Toledo he planted trees for C.D. Johnson Lumber Co. Years later as a contract logger he would log those trees he had planted. After high school he worked for Pope and Talbot Lumber Co. of Dallas before he became a partner in a small sawmill and logging operation near Burnt Woods. After the sawmill burned he worked as a logging superintendent for Shipler Logging Co. and later for LaRo Lumber.
In 1977 Verne purchased Winona Logging Co. and with his partner formed the sister corporation of Gem Logging Inc. He retired from contract logging in 1989.
Verne loved helping people and running big equipment. In 1994 he agreed to help develop the Dalton Rock Quarry and spent many happy hours with his D-8 Cat building roads and moving mountains of dirt. In 1997, as a result of his work at Dalton Rock, he received the Reclamationist of the Year award from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industry.
Verne co-owned a wood yard located on Highway 22 and had great fun with his partner cutting and selling fire wood. Verne and his wife, Jan, along with their son, Dale, also owned and operated Farrol's Restaurant in Rickreall for 19 years.
Verne enjoyed being helpful wherever possible, including many hours spent working at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dallas. Verne was skilled at woodworking and along with other dedicated church members worked to rebuild St. Thomas' Dawson Hall after a fire.
After retiring Verne and Jan enjoyed trips to Hawaii and traveling throughout the United States. Verne's hobbies included woodworking, water skiing (in his younger years), enjoying his family and using his skills and talents to help others. Verne treasured his grandchildren and played with them often, teasing them unmercifully and teaching them many things.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Beverly Burke and Virginia Doran, and a son, Steven Vern Perry.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Perry; son, Dale (Christy) Perry; and two grandchildren.
Service is Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Dallas. A light lunch will be served at the church following the service.
Contributions are suggested to St. Thomas Episcopal Church Altar Guild or Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Feb. 17, 1993 - Oct. 30, 2012
Kolton Kristopher Sells, 19, of Salem died Oct. 30 due to natural causes.
His life would seem way too short to many, but those who were touched by him have the understanding that his quality of life's existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which he lived. Kolton was most happy around his family. He loved and adored his parents.
Kolton himself was a parent of a 2-year-old and was looking forward to the arrival of another child in May with his girlfriend of four years, Josie. Kolton was a doting father to his daughter, Addilleah.
Kolton had the most awesome spirit about him that could melt the hearts of those around him without speaking. With Kolton's passing, we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss him every day.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Krenton Sells and Christopher Randall; and grandfather, Gary Smith.
Survivors include his parents, Shannon Smith (Brian Kamna) of Dallas and Brent Sells of Mosier; siblings, Kasey Sells, Kelijah Kamna, Kaleia Cooper, Keiauna Cooper, Bobby Lundsford, Brenda Hanson, Kelli Nunn, Brett Sells, Courtney Randall and Willow; his girlfriend, Josie Minchue and their daughter, Addilleah Sells; grandmother, Susan Fuller; grandparents Clarence "Lee" and Phern Sells; and extended family.
Visitation is Wednesday (today) from 1 to 6 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorial service is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to the Kolton Sells Memorial Fund in care of the mortuary.
To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Sept. 27, 1951 - Oct. 28, 2012
William 'Bill' H. Wood
William "Bill" H. Wood, 61, of Monmouth died Oct. 28 of congestive heart failure.
He was born in Lakeview to Jack and Ethel Wood.
He graduated from Crater High School in Central Point in 1970. During his high school years Bill played the bass guitar in a band. He then served in the Army National Guard, where he traveled to Alaska.
After high school Bill worked at Weyerhaeuser Forest Products in Klamath Falls. Later Bill worked for the Klamath Falls School District as a bus driver.
During his first marriage he had two sons, Joseph William Wood and Jeremy Jacob Wood. On Dec. 17, 1983, William married the love of his life, Desiree Lynn Davis, in Klamath Falls. They were sealed
When they combined families he gained a son, Jason Adam Campbell, and a daughter, Ashley Jessica (Campbell) McGuyer. Bill and Desiree loved to spend time cheering their children on in sports, scouting and church activities.
In 1997 Bill and Desiree relocated to Monmouth. Bill worked as a bus driver for Cherriot's Transportation in Salem.
In his later years he loved to cook, work on his vintage truck, watch movies, and most importantly spend time attending his grandchildren's many activities. Attending classic car shows was a favorite pastime of William.
Everyone who knew Bill liked him. He was a friendly, kind, humble man who had many friends.
He was courageous in the face of his many health battles. In 1991 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and fought it until he had a recurrence in 1997, which he battled again and the cancer went into remission. In 2000 he suffered a major heart attack and had heart bypass surgery. In 2007 he was diagnosed with a different form of cancer, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and he conquered it again. In 2006 he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. His attitude remained good and he lived his life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Wood.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Desiree Lynn Wood of Monmouth; sons, Joseph William Wood of Anchorage, Alaska, Jeremy Jacob Wood of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Jason Adam Campbell (Katherine) of Dallas; daughter, Ashley Jessica McGuyer (Scott) of Monmouth; mother, Ethel Viola (Huggins) Wood of Medford; brother, Thomas Wood of Tacoma, Wash.; sister, Debra (Wood) Ford (Ralph) of Medford; and six grandchildren.
Service was Friday at the Col. James W. Nesmith Readiness Center, Oregon National Guard, in Dallas.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
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