Pamela Jean Richardson Peterson passed away September 13th at 5:47pm as a result of her injuries sustained from a stroke on the evening of the 7th of February
at her home in Dallas Oregon.

Pamela finally was granted her wish after an unwanted extended stay at a care facility, and spent her final days at the home of her son and daughter-in law, John and Lynsi Peterson. We moved her in late July, and her time spent under our care were the happiest she had been in some time since her incident in February.

She was born in the city of Battersea, London, England on April 23rd 1939 to parents William Richardson and Lily Richardson, and married Jimmie C. Peterson on December 17, 1960 at St. Saviors Church in London.. She is survived by her husband, her sons Jimmie daughter-in-law Danni, JD daughter-in-law Lorie, Jason, and John daughter in law Lynsi, and her many grandchildren.

Pamela was the best of us all. She loved her family dearly and was its backbone. She brought so much joy to myself and Lynsi, and to our children Elizabeth, Zachary, and Lily while staying in our home. Pamela loved all of her grandchildren so very much.

A light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home and in our hearts which never can be filled..Saying goodbye to the best Mother a son could ever have. Love you forever, dearest Mum.

On September 13, 2023 we lost a “force of nature”, Dona Jean Hunt. At the age of 90, Dona passed away peacefully at her home with family, and her precious dog, Paris’, by her side.

Dona was born to the late William and Gladys Robison, a logger and homemaker, in Seattle, WA on April 30, eventually moving to Enumclaw, WA. As a young girl Dona spent most of her time outdoors riding her horse or boating on the lake where they lived. She attended White River High School where she once noted that she was satisfied with her B grades considering her involvement in so many extra-curricular activities! She was on the debate team and excelled at playing sports on the girls tennis team and downhill-racing ski team. In addition, she enjoyed music and played saxophone in the school marching band, winning accolades for her superior performance, also lettering in both Band and Tennis.

Married to Burr J. Battig in 1952, they moved to Salem where Dona & Burr lived and raised three children. The family enjoyed several outdoor activities including camping, hiking, snow skiing, and boating with the Salem Yacht Club (SYC). Dona was the editor of the first SYC newsletter, the Channel Marker! When her tennis career was over she took up golf and enjoyed playing at Illahe Country Club where she was involved on several golf committees. She had lots of ideas and a big heart.

In the late 1960s Dona married Winton J. Hunt. They continued to live in south Salem until 2008, when they moved to the West Salem to be part of the Salemtowne community. Dona was an active member of the community and made many new golfing friends and acquaintances. She loved gardening - her pride and joy were the roses she grew. She loved it here and was well loved by her friends.

Dona is survived by her son Doug Battig of Dallas, TX; her daughter D. Jean Battig of Tigard, OR. She was “Grams” to four grandchildren, Christy Klingaman of Dallas, TX; Nora Leamer of Oxford, PA; Drew Battig of Lacey, WA; Caitlin Battig of Puyallup, WA; and “Aunt Dona” to niece Kelly Ketover of Washington DC. She has two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Waylon; and two great-grandchildren on the way! Dona is preceded in death by her husbands Burr J. Battig and Winton J. Hunt; her son, Darryl Battig; and her brother Jerry Robison.

A private family service and interment will be held at City View Cemetery, 390 Hoyt St S, Salem. A Celebration of Life will be held for the public from 1 pm to 3 pm, Sunday, September 24, at the Salemtowne Golf Club Town Hall, 2900 Oakcrest Dr NW, Salem.

For those wanting to remember Dona in a special way, please send flowers to City View Funeral Home.

Kenneth L. Briney
July 26, 1930 – Sept. 2, 2023
Ken Briney died on September 2, at the age of 93 of congestive heart failure with complications from diabetes and pneumonia.
Ken Briney was born on a farm near Bradshaw, Nebraska, the second son of Orville and Irene (Butler) Briney. The circumstances of his childhood during the Great Depression affected him throughout his life. He always worked hard. During his teen years, he held many part-time jobs ranging from newspaper carrier to bowling pin setter. He also did school painting and maintenance in the summer.
Ken went to elementary school in York, NE and entered junior high school after moving to Richmond, CA. His parents were part of the World War II migration from the Midwest to California, where they both worked in the Kaiser Shipyards. His mother was one of the first “Rosie the Riverters”. After graduation from Richmond High School, he continued his education as a commuter student at the University of California at Berkeley, financing his studies by teaching swimming, life saving and water safety. In his sophomore year, Ken married his high school sweetheart, Donna Lindley. After he received his B.S. degree in public health, his master’s program was interrupted by two years of service in the U.S. Army. At the close of the Korean War, he was stationed at the 38th parallel as the Preventive Medicine Officer for the 7th Infantry Division.
Once Ken returned home, he completed his master’s degree in public health and worked on his doctoral degree while employed by local health agencies. During this time, he and Donna welcomed two children, Susan and David. His doctoral thesis was a timely study on smoking, which was used in the early anti-tobacco campaign in the 1960’s. He became the nationwide health educator for the American Heart Association in New York. His professional career also included serving as an executive director of California Health Manpower Council. Ken was a professor of public health at San Francisco State University when he retired in 1991.
Physical activity was an important part of Ken’s life. In high school and college, he was a basketball player. Later he was a jogger, competitive trail rider and avid tennis player. He rode horses until his 70s and, to the amazement of his friends, continued playing tennis three times each week into his late 80s. Following retirement, Ken and Donna travelled widely, including a trip to China and numerous trips to Europe, primarily on river cruises.
Ken was a true friend and a wonderful father and husband. He and Donna celebrated their 72nd anniversary last November.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, his daughter, Susan of Walnut Creek, CA, and his son, Dave of Salem. He was predeceased by his brother, Melvin.
At his request, there will be no services. His ashes will be placed at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR. Arrangements by City View Funeral Home, Salem, Oregon.

Ellie, daughter of Louise and Ludwig Kiefer, was born and raised in New York City, New York. Ellie married the love of her life and special sweetheart, Charlie Schneider at the age of 18, after their courtship spent primarily at Yankee Stadium. They had 2 sons while in New York, Chuck and Ken. They then moved to California where they were gifted with a daughter, Kathi. After their children were grown, they lived in Arizona for awhile to spend time with grandchildren and then finally moved to Oregon, where they lived out the rest of their lives. Charlie passed in 2017, with Ellie being a loving advocate for his care. Her eldest son Chuck passed in 2022.
While raising children, Ellie also worked as a waitress and cashier. She loved to cook, bake and feed her loved ones. Her hobbies included Bingo (at both Keizer & Salem Senior Centers), crocheting, gardening, reading, Casino visits and spending time with family and friends.
Ellie is survived by son Ken (AZ), daughter Kathi McConnell (OR), 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and her sister, Liz (NY).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Red Cross in her honor.

Memorial service will be 2pm on Friday, September 15, 2023 at City View Funeral home - 390 Hoyt St. S Salem OR.

Private interment at Willamette National Cemetery.

Forever in our hearts - Auf Wiedersehen.

In Loving Memory of Anthony Carl Armas (aka Tony)

      Anthony Carl Armas, born on November 26th, 1961, in Ontario, Oregon, left this world on August 24th , 2023, in Salem Oregon. Tony`s journey in life was filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable moments. He leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Claudette Armas, whom he married and shared a home with for the last 10 years, but had loved for decades. He is also survived by his father and mother Jess and Mona Armas, brother Jeff Armas with whom he shared a special bond only brothers could know. Sister-n-law, Lena Armas and his nephews, Toby and Jeremiah Armas, who were also close to his heart. His children, Todd and Cortney Kellogg, were a source of pride and joy for him as were his cherished grandchildren, Ryker and Jaxson Kellogg. Beyond his immediate family, Tony leaves behind a multitude of friends and extended family members, all of whom he touched deeply with his kindness and generosity.
      Tony and his family moved to Salem Oregon in 1972. It was in Middle School at Parrish that he formed his life-long friendships with Bruce and Claudette Thompson. Together with Bruce he continued his education at South Salem High School. Tony`s passion for photography led him to college, where he graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography.
      Tony enjoyed many things including Basketball and you could often find him spending his Sunday afternoons watching NASCAR. The great outdoors also held a special place in his heart. He embarked on epic goose hunts during the off-season while farming in Maupin Oregon. Tony loved spending time in the Southeastern Oregon desert mining sunstones with Jeff and Claudette. Finding the little speck of color, peace and happiness in one of Oregon`s beautiful places. He found solace and joy in fishing and camping with his loved ones, capturing the beauty of nature through his lens, and spending quality time with his cherished dogs. Tony`s artistic spirit flourished in his love for metal working, a craft he shared with his brother and wife, showcasing their creations each Spring at the Tulip Festival. His love extended beyond his craft to include every dog he owned, and he was known for saving and providing loving homes for many dogs over the years, including Quinn, whom he doted over, much like he did Deuce, Gus, Breezy and Doc.
      Kind, honest and fiercely loyal, Tony touched the lives of everyone he met. His love for his Grandsons, Ryker and Jaxson was immeasurable. They brought him immense joy, their laughter filling his heart with the wonder of childhood and the warmth of unconditional love.
      Though Tony has left this world, his memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. We will carry him with us in our fondest memories, and his spirit remains a beacon of love, kindness and joy that will continue to inspire us all. Tony will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Celebration of Life for Tony will be held on Saturday September 23rd at Pringle Hall Community Center. 606 Church St Salem OR 97301. 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM

Reynaldo `Rey` Alvarez, born Oct 21, 1948 in Biñan, Laguna, passed away the morning of August 16, 2023. He is survived by daughter Azle Alvarez, son RVi Alvarez, and siblings Nellie Potterf, Elenita Tompkins, Edgar Alvarez, and Vicente Alvarez. He is also survived by one grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Rey was a vocational teacher in the Philippines, leading courses such as woodworking, construction, and martial arts. He enjoyed riding his bicycle throughout the province of Laguna. He later immigrated to the United States in the 1980s, where he owned and managed a gas station and repair shop in Oregon. Rey loved music and played in a band for several years, alongside his brothers, Vince and Edgar, and friend, Jimmy.

Throughout his life, Rey loved to fish, camp, and hike. He had an incredible sense of creativity, which was demonstrated through his many projects and pursuits, and especially in his cooking. Most of all, Rey was a friend to many and gave to others selflessly. He is sorely missed in death. May his kind nature live on in those he`s touched.

`God is gracious` This is the Hebrew meaning of the name, `Joan`. It appropriately describes the wife, sister, aunt, and friend we remember and honor - a woman whose heart`s desire was to remind others of God`s merciful, forgiving, and compassionate nature. It was His kindness that brought Joan into this world on October 3rd, 1931 into the arms of Reverend Fred and Gwen Landis on a warm Saturday in Portland, Oregon. She was their firstborn and the oldest of four siblings with Bob, Marge and John following in quick succession.

As a pastor`s daughter, Joan spent her growing up years in Wenatchee, WA; Victoria, B.C.; Albany, OR; Olympia, WA, and Coos Bay, OR. She later attended Simpson College, earning her degree in English Literature. Following college, Joan spent time in Boston, Mass and then Denver, Colorado where she was employed as a proofreader for a company that created submarine maintenance manuals and technical journals for the government.

It was while living in Colorado, that Joan met Jim Comfort in January of 1968 in a cafe on a trip up Boulder Canyon. Seven months later, they were honeymooning in Alaska enjoying the scanty amenities of a truck camper. Joan loved everything about the outdoors - especially exploring it with Jim. Throughout their marriage they traveled extensively, making memories in places such as California, Mexico, Utah, Hawaii, Canada, and Mazatlán. Additionally, Joan also visited the Holy Land on four separate occasions.

In 1970, after a visit to Oregon, Jim & Joan decided to move to Falls City, Oregon where Joan accepted a position at the Statesman Journal as a proofreader. Two years later, they built their first house in South Salem and remained there until 1975 when Jim was offered a job in Wichita, Kansas. But in Spring of 1977, their mutual love for Oregon drew them back, and they put down permanent roots at a sprawling property on Ganon Street. Joan absolutely loved their beautiful new home and property with the deer, birds, squirrels, and even skunks, visiting their back porch. She also delighted in the many plants and flowers which Jim faithfully tended and arranged in lovely bouquets for her enjoyment.

Upon their return to Oregon, Joan resumed her employment at the Statesman Journal. Eventually, the newspaper restructured and she turned her skills to assisting at Brookhollow, Jim`s Landscaping business. Joan`s many duties demonstrated her flexibility and ranged from payroll to driving the 1-ton truck, transporting plants when ready for pick-up.

Joan loved the Lord. She loved digging deep in the word and this was evident from her vast library. Reading was like breathing, and she often had a stack of books next to her easy chair. A good book and a feline or canine friend were steady companions throughout Joan`s life. Kelly, Little Bub, Shelby and, most recently her cat McKenzie– all took turns at her side.

Joan was an encourager. She devoted herself to teaching Bible Studies and was involved in Women`s ministries at both Salem Alliance and Salem 1st Nazarene. She was fond of birthdays and anniversaries, and was uniquely determined to celebrate the milestones in the lives of friends and family members. Joan would plan elaborate store trips to purchase the perfect cards that would commemorate each event - even to the extent of bringing Jim a folding stool to sit on while she searched through copious cards to find just the right ones.

During her precious last days, she and Jim enjoyed moments of sweet reflection on their almost 55 years together. Joan maintained a grateful attitude even while enduring pain and discomfort. Her prayer was to be content in whatever the Lord had for her, knowing His ways are best. This desire for contentment is perhaps best expressed by a verse and quote taken from a little spiral-bound collection of handwritten truisms Joan curated over the years and which was recently brought to light.

The verse is Psalm 73:23
It reads, `My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.`

The quote is from Joni Erickson Tada. Joni is someone who understands, as Joan did, the experience of a bright mind harnessed by physical frailty and dependence upon others:

The quote reads - `Your truth, Lord, brings such comfort. I believe your Word today, though it makes no logical sense to the world. If I endure troubles today, staying positive and trusting you, it`s the same as depositing glory into my future account. And the glory will far, far outweigh, overwhelm, and surpass my heartaches and troubles in this brief life on earth. I believe it, Jesus, and I`m content.`

On the evening of Saturday, August 12, 2023 Joan Comfort went home to be with her Savior. She is with Jesus in glory now and she is content.

Adeline Rickey passed away in Dallas, Oregon on August 11, 2023.
Addie was born in San Diego, California on June 16, 1932 to parents Hayden and Harriet Smithson. The family moved to Oregon in 1944 and Addie graduated from Salem Senior High School in 1950. She later graduated with a teaching degree from Western Oregon College. She worked as a schoolteacher and at the Oregon State Library.
She married James Dyal in 1951. Together they raised children Leonard, Toby and Carol on a five-acre farm near Eugene.
In 1988 she married Stanton Rickey. The couple enjoyed travel in the United States and abroad. For many years they wintered in Hawaii and later in Mesa, Arizona.
Addie was an avid genealogical and historical researcher. She taught classes on genealogy for many years and volunteered at the Oregon State Historical Society, Willamette Heritage Museum, Polk, Marion, Benton and Yamhill County Historical Societies and more. She documented early pioneer cemeteries and helped organize local genealogical libraries throughout Oregon.
She is survived by her brother Jack Smithson and his wife Carol, children Leonard (Leo) Dyal and Toby Dyal, grandchildren Thea Dyal, Kenneth Dyal and Kristopher Dyal, great grandson Ricky Fried and stepchildren Tom Rickey, Jodi Gagliano, Michele Pid, Clair Addison and Malia Barrientos. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Dyal.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Pioneer Cemetery or the Oregon Historical Society.
A graveside gathering will be held September 23, 2023, at 10:30 am at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery.

Charlotte Faye Collins went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2023. She spent her final days surrounded by love near her daughter and granddaughter’s family in Indiana.

Charlotte was born to Kenneth and Dorothy Pittman in Jacksonville, Illinois. She had a sister Audrey and brother Charles, whom proceeded her in death. She attended St. Elmo High School and later graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois in 1954. In her last year of nursing school she married Terrence Collins of Joliet, Illinois whom she met at a dance while he was completing a business degree at Bradley University. She worked as a surgical nurse at DuPage Hospital after graduation.

They moved to Santa Barbara, California in 1956 when Terrence’s employer, Raytheon, transferred him to a new office. They started their family in 1957 with the birth of their first daughter, followed by five more children. The family relocated to San Jose, California before finally settling in Salem, Oregon in 1970.

Charlotte felt the Lord’s calling to her vocation of nursing and caring for others. After taking a break to raise her six children, she returned to nursing in Salem Oregon in 1971. She worked at a Salem nursing home, the Women’s Correctional Facility, and finally the Oregon State Hospital, from which she retired in 1991.

Her life was devoted to her family and her church activities. She was active in her Catholic faith as well as Women’s Aglow and several other Christian organizations. Her husband Terry passed away in Salem in 1988. She lived in Salem while traveling with friends and relatives for many years before following her daughter Mary to Las Vegas and her final home in Indiana.

Charlotte is survived by her six children, Carla Johnson, Dana Amack, Andrew Collins, Janine Hawthorne, Mary Correia, and Tracy Collins. She will be missed by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 2 pm at City View Funeral Home in Salem, Oregon.

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Casper Francis Schnell, Sr. of Salem, Oregon. Casper died at age 87 on August 4, 2023. He passed away surrounded by family.

Casper is survived by his spouse, Sherry Schnell (Train), his son and wife, Casper and Linda Schnell, Jr., daughter and husband, Samantha and Jeffrey Jones and daughter, Christina Griffin. Casper was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Casper is survived by sister, Beverly Hoffman, sister and husband, Joann and Craig Noffsinger, and sister and husband Marilyn and Ed Krupicka, sister-in-law, Pamela Schnell, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Casper was born to Raymond and Elizabeth Schnell (predeceased) on July 17, 1936 in Ambrose, North Dakota. Casper is predeceased by his son, Travis Schnell, his brother Douglas Schnell and wife Adelyne Schnell (Barr).

Casper was a husband, father, brother, son and friend. He was well loved by his family and will be terribly missed. His absence leaves an emptiness in our lives but his legacy will live through his family.

Ann Elizabeth Bornholdt passed away at the age of 70 on Aug. 2, 2023, in Salem, Ore., where she lived for many years. She was born in southern California on Dec. 30, 1952, to Robert and Elizabeth Bornholdt.

Ann grew up in California and moved to the Pacific Northwest to attend Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. She subsequently attended the University of Oregon and obtained a master’s degree in library sciences. Post-graduation, Ann worked with her parents in their Gallery Bookstore in Salem. In the years that followed, Ann worked for the Salem Public Library and volunteered with the American Red Cross.

Those who knew Ann remember her as a thoughtful, literate, generous, humorous, and independent person. She was actively involved in the Society for Creative Anachronism, a historical re-enactment organization. She was also a music lover and a long-time member of the noted Festival Chorale in Salem. Ann donated generously to charities throughout her life. She took up embroidery in her retirement years, following her mother and grandmother’s love of the textile arts. Ann had a strong connection with her niece, Brenna, helping her start a business in the Columbia River Gorge.

Ann is survived by her sister Lee Campbell, her brother-in-law Donald Campbell, and her niece Brenna Campbell.

In Ann’s memory, please consider donating to Ann’s favorite charities:
Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia
Willamette Humane Society, Salem, Oregon
Oregon Food Bank, Portland, Oregon
American Red Cross, Salem, Oregon

The Rev. Fred W. Heard was born in Prineville OR September 9, 1940. He attended elementary and high school in Klamath Falls OR. He started college at the University of Oregon and received a BS degree (Education) and an MS degree (Secondary Education) from Southern Oregon College (Now Southern Oregon University), Ashland OR. Later in life, he received a Master of Divinity degree from Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley CA. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education at the Oregon State Hospital Forensics Unit and his field experience at Prince of Peace in Salem OR. Also, he served as interim minister at the Congregational Church in Klamath Falls OR from 1963 to 1966. He was ordained as an Episcopal Transitional Deacon in June 2003 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem and a priest at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco CA December 2003.
Fr. Fred retired as Vicar at Dallas Oregon’s St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in June 2022 where he had served since January 2016. Prior to that, he was Assisting Priest at St. Paul’s, Salem from September 2014 to December 2015. From January 2009 until September 2014, he served as Rector at St. Paul’s in Cambria CA. Fr. Fred was the Associate Rector at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park CA from July 2003 until July 2008.
His first career was as a teacher at Klamath Union High School (the school where he graduated). Eventually, he became an Assistant Professor at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls where he taught for 13 years. He was experienced at all education levels ranging in enrollments from 60 to 2000+ students and filled positions as teacher, department chair, budget manager, assistant professor, vice principal and principal. He taught English, literature, social studies, speech, sociology, economics and journalism in junior high, high school and college.
In 1968, Fr. Fred ran for the State Legislature; and for the next 14 years, he served as State Representative for Klamath and Lake Counties and State Senator for Klamath and Deschutes Counties. He held the post of Senate Majority Leader for three sessions and Senate President for one session. He resigned his Senate seat in 1983 to accept the cabinet appointment of Director of Commerce for Governor Victor Atiyeh. As Director of the 450-employee department, he supervised nine divisions and 24 licensing boards. For a short time, he worked as a general contractor and as a career manager. Needless to say, he was active in many political campaigns other than his own in Oregon.
Over the years, Fr. Fred was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and served as a Board Member in both the Menlo Park and Salem Kiwanis Clubs. He was President in Salem and a delegate to the international convention. In the diocese of El Camino Real, he served on the Commission for Ministry. Prior to seminary, he served as a Vestry member & Jr. Warden at St. Paul’s in Salem. While at St. Thomas, Fr. Fred was President of the Board for the Compass Ministries on the Western Oregon University campus. In the Diocese of Oregon, he was Dean of the Willamette Convocation, a member of the Diocesan Recovery Commission, a member of the Diocesan Council, and a member of the board for Formation and Mission. He was also past President of the Board of Trustees for the School for Deacons in Berkeley at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. During Covid he Co-facilitated a Zoom discussion on racism.
In his spare time, Fr. Fred loved to garden outside and seriously started growing orchids inside. He also kept his eye on the political scene with his faithful cat, Apple. As a political scientist, he was fascinated by the evolution of politics over the last several years. As a politician, he was saddened by the breakdown of decorum, tradition, compromise, and camaraderie amongst politicians. He was writing his own autobiography which includes social/political/religious commentary on his life and family.
Whether he was Mr. Heard, Sen. Heard, Fr. Heard, Dad or Papa, he was always a forward thinker filled with hope, looking for solutions. He worked tirelessly for his students, his constituents, and his parishioners. He wasn’t afraid of controversy and was a mentor and a mediator. He worked across party and regional lines toward compromise which resulted in many fine pieces of legislation. He had a ready smile, lots of energy and was always planning what to do next. Fr. Fred was an excellent speaker, and he loved to preach. For the last 33 years, he was a member of AA.
Fr. Fred was so very proud of his family, and he loved to tell of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Adair of 57 years; son, Frederick (Theresa); twin daughters, Robin (Casey) and Heather (Barry); Japanese exchange son, Hiro (Beth, daughters Emily and Elena); seven grandchildren (Christopher, Matthew, Carter, Jackson, Sawyer, Harrison and Edith).
Fr. Fred’s memorial service will be held on September 5th at 5:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1444 Liberty St. SE, Salem OR 97302 where he will be interred. The service will also be available for those who cannot attend on the St. Paul’s website: stpaulsoregon.org City View Funeral Home has set up a page for remembrances and comments: cityviewfh.com.

Following a long battle with old age, Gerald Ellis Roth went to be with the Lord at 11:00 a.m. July 30, 2023, his mortality swallowed up by LIFE (II Cor. 5:4).
Dad (Jerry) was born May 3,1933 in Salem, Oregon to Ernest and Elma (Loganbill) Roth. Raised on a farm in the Central Howell area with older sister Shirley, Dad helped with farm chores: milking the cows, cleaning the hen house and barns, and driving horses as they worked the fields. He once got into serious trouble when he shot his sister with a BB gun.
Dad grew up attending Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Pratum. His faith in, and relationship with, Jesus became personal at age 17. He made the decision to seek and serve Jesus with his whole heart, a trajectory he maintained through his last breath.
A graduate of Central Howell Grade School and Salem Academy High School, Dad attended Grace College before enlisting in the Army, feeling a burden to join the fight in Korea. The war ended before he was deployed. He continued his two years of service as a postal manager and with the military police. Upon dismissal, Dad took advantage of the G.I. Bill to complete flight training and returned home to join his dad on the farm.
Married to Carolyn Mae Mishler in 1959, they moved into the homeplace on 81st Avenue. Dad and Mom carried forward a legacy of faith, family, and farming. Together they raised four children: Jeff, Karen, Steve, and Doug. G&C Farms was a family affair; lots of time was spent in a truck to and from the cannery with Mom , much more with Dad on equipment or in his pickup, where we would pilfer licorice and Big Red gum from his glove box.
Dad did his best to honor faith and family first. He was present, even in the midst of harvest. For family, he made a point to be at the dinner table, serve on the school board, and attend baseball games and piano recitals. In the case of faith, he was at church twice on Sundays, and again on Wednesday nights, and often on Monday as well for Elder meetings.
Dad was determined to quietly live out his faith. More than anything, Dad desired to love people into heaven, not wanting any ‘to perish, but to have eternal life’. He lived as if the fields of grain, fruit, and vegetables were his ‘mission fields’: a source for generosity; the farm enabled lifelong support for local and international missions, and also the ability to share the use of equipment and the bounty of harvest with friends and neighbors. Many remember a Fall Sunday when Dad parked a truckload of corn outside the doors of Salem Alliance, lifted the bed, and offered a benediction of Golden Jubilee.
Dad and Mom built a legacy of generous hospitality, opening their home, barn, swimming pool, everything for guests (it wasn’t uncommon for Dad and Mom to meet first-timers to Salem Alliance and invite them over for lunch that same day), exchange students, the Anchors, family gatherings, youth groups, church potlucks, team parties, square dances, Campus Life Clubs, and reunions. Dad and Mom were a good team in their generous hospitality; a balance between ebullient (Mom) and meek (Dad).
Humble for sure, Dad exemplified the biblical admonition, “...in humility value others above yourselves” (Ph. 2:3), His default mode for dealing with matters perceived as trivial was quiet deferral, which often led to frustration for those who disagreed with his definition of trivial.
On the other hand, matters that challenged deeply held convictions [such as salvation being a gift that comes only through faith in Jesus (Eph. 2:8)] were met with a determined undertow.
But Dad had another side: playful, ‘show-offy’, even a bit reckless. As a teenager he was quite proud of his turquoise ‘50 Ford convertible which he reportedly drove too fast (Mom would take it upon herself to correct this tendency). Years later he challenged many first impressions when harvest-party hayride turned more roller coaster than ferris wheel. Even better when an unsuspecting victim agreed to a plane ride and left their stomach a hundred feet above after he executed a planned stall.
Dad read a lot about airplanes and dreamt about the next one – he loved flying. Other loves of Dad: singing bass in church, licorice ice cream, fresh tomatoes, and watching his kids and grandkids play basketball. Go Foxes!
Unfortunately, Dad’s tendency to throw caution to the wind magnified the general dangers inherent to farming. We joked that he must have ‘9 lives’, surviving falls from forklifts and off the beds of trucks, too-close encounters with pesticides, even a train.
But on the positive side, Dad reveled in challenges and unconventional solutions. His life was characterized by prayerful risk taking. He was imbued with confidence to try something new. In the 1970s Dad bought a ranch in South Salem, eventually developing a subdivision: ‘Deer Lake Estates’. In 1999, with the support of Jeff, Doug, Brian, and cousin Paul, Dad, Rich Kuenzi, and Dave Dunn launched Willamette Valley Fruit Company to process fruit from G&C and many other farms. Willamette Valley Pie Company continues as a family business.
That same spirit led to numerous ventures: trips to Haiti, Africa, and Europe in support of missionary friends; farm innovations including a linear irrigation system from the Mojave Desert, hydraulic berry racks on the trucks, deconstructing and reconstructing a freeze tunnel; and to other ‘just because’ ventures: buying a car in Germany, restoring a 1946 Stinson Voyager airplane, hundreds (thousands?) of hours building a RV-6 kit plane, hauling a concrete sailboat to the coast.
Dad slowly and gracefully relinquished farm management to Jeff, Doug, Brian, and Paul. In 1997 Dad and Mom moved into town, the most significant step in a gradual transition from the farm. Their hospitality moved with them to their new home. Grandkids Andrew, Taylor, Davis, Jason, Daniel, Toby, Sam, Cade, Josiah, Lucas, Titus, and Abigail (finally a girl!) were the major beneficiaries of that kindness, although their connections grew through Salem Alliance, Corban University, and beyond. The move into Salem also allowed Dad more time for finishing his airplane and, later, taking up wood carving.
Life took an abrupt turn in 2011 when Mom was diagnosed with Leukemia. Despite Dad’s tender care she went to be with Jesus November 6, 2013.
In July of 2014, Dad called to check on Patty, who was grieving her late husband, using the excuse that her name was right below sister Shirley’s in the phone directory. Two weeks later Dad called again: “I need to ask you, are there any other feet under your table?” Courting commenced and on February 28, 2015 Dad married Patricia Lu Dickman. Patty infused Dad with new life, energized by deep affection, a warm adoption into her family, and adventures abroad. Upon completion of their new home Dad returned to the farm with Patty in 2018. They enjoyed an eight-year honeymoon in spite of the health challenges of recent years, a tribute to Patty’s gracious and sacrificial love.
Dad lived his last days surrounded by Patty and family, swathers, berry trucks, John Deere combines, and loads of hay. He was gentle and sweet to the end.
Dad was preceded in death by Carolyn, his sister Shirley, step-siblings Don Hildebrand, and Eloise Tow.
Dad is survived by his wife, Patty; his four children: Jeff and Jennifer, Karen and Brian Martin, Steve and Sue, Doug and Marie; twelve grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; Patty’s family: Chris and Terry Hartke, Mona and John Dark, Tom and Elizabeth Allman, Terri Nicholson; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren

Judy G. Webb, 81, loving wife of Robert Webb, breathed her last on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1941, Judy`s life was one filled with a passion for adventure and creative art.
The daughter of Clarence Henry Slater and Jinx Fidelia Berniece Slater, mother of Lisa, Mark, and Kerry. Also had stepchildren Mike, Mark, Karen, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Judy`s journey of knowledge began at South Salem High, where she graduated in 1959. She dedicated more than two decades of her life to Bol Manggin pharmacy. Where she worked diligently, touching the lives of many.
A true competitor at heart, Judy possessed an unwavering passion for sports, with golf holding a special place in her heart. She participated in numerous golf & bowling tournaments, embracing the thrill of the game with every swing.
Upon retirement, Judy and Robert embarked on adventures to Yuma, AZ, accompanied by dear friends, to bask in the winter sun and enjoy their shared love for golf, gaming, and friendship.
Beyond her athletic pursuits, Judy expressed her artistic soul through painting and scratch art. Her creative endeavors illuminated her world, leaving behind beautiful memories for those she loved.
In addition to her immediate family, Judy is survived by her sister, Sharron Vanwormer of Lapine, and her brother, Mike Slater of Topock, AZ. Their shared memories will remain eternal.
As we bid farewell to Judy G. Webb, let us celebrate her competitive spirit, love of creative arts, and memories she bestowed upon those fortunate enough to know her.
May her soul find eternal peace as she reunites with loved ones who have gone before her. Rest in peace, dear Judy.

Howard Lee Hoag, 80 passed away June 9, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. Howard was born on April 7, 1943 in Sana Maria, CA. to Cleopha Farrell and Howard Hoag Sr. He married Donna Little in February of 1965 and they were married for 50 years.
Howard was a supermarket supervisor for 25 years in California and Idaho. He and Donna were apartment managers in California. They moved to Salem in 2009 to manage Copperfield Apartments. He continued as manager for 3 more years after Donna’s death in 2015.
After retiring in 2018 he continued living in Salem with fiancée, Jan Bowen. He developed a love for cruising. His favorite cruise was to Havana, Cuba. He also visited Alaska, the Panama Canal and several Caribbean Islands.
Howard is survived by his brother Richard Hoag (Ruth), Santa Barbara, CA., sister Mary Dugan (Jerry), Merced, CA., son Dennis Hoag, Las Vegas, NV., daughter Heather Barrett and grandsons Jason and Joey Barrett, Las Vegas, NV.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna Hoag, and brother James Hoag.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday July 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm in City View Funeral Home, Salem, OR.

Charles Elliott of Salem, Oregon, died on 27 June 2023.

Charles was the kindest and gentlest soul. He was an astoundingly warm and supportive husband to Ann and father to Alissa and Andrew. A person of integrity to his last days, Charles was a much-admired member of the community in Salem, where he lived most of his life.

Charles broke his parents’ cycle of alcoholism and abuse to be a loving, patient father and lived a life of generosity and good choices. Alissa and Andrew are grateful for their good luck to have had him as their dad and that he taught them how to be good humans, good drivers, and good parents. He was a kind and gentle person, despite receiving little kindness or gentleness as a child. Charles had a special affection for children, animals, the elderly, and teenagers, all of whom appreciated him in return. He was a particularly funny and snuggly grandpa, so much so that his grandsons insisted his obituary reflect what a wonderful grandfather he was.

For two decades, he and Ann owned and operated a thriving business—Elliott’s Auto Service—with a national reputation for excellence and known locally for fairness, quality, and humanity. In 1990, Charles won the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year Award. Even years after the business closed, former customers would greet Charles as a beloved friend—a pretty rare dynamic between customer and auto shop owner!

A seminal moment of Charles`s life came when his sister Charlice—only a year older than him and in many ways his soulmate—was killed by a drunk driver as the two walked down the road in 1961 when Charles was 11 years old. As a staunch atheist, he never entertained the idea that he and his sister would be reunited after his death, but he never stopped missing her.

In 1969, Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served with distinction in Vietnam. Midway through his tour, he was called to do administrative work in a Marine Corps field office—a bit less dangerous than the field—because he had done well in a high school typing class, for which he remained grateful in the decades that followed.

Charles had no strong feelings about Vietnam War politics, but had tremendous pride in his skills as a rifleman and radio operator. Even in his last months, he smiled when remembering the friendships he formed in the Marines and that his entire company applauded him when he left Vietnam.

Charles and Ann were married in 1973. Their marriage was one of the great ones, with mutual love and respect that was a joy to see. It started strong and grew stronger over their half century together, even and especially when Charles was diagnosed with dementia. He only got sweeter, kinder, and more grateful for Ann’s love and care with time.

Charles died 27 years and one day after he quit smoking in 1996. It was one of the hardest and most worthwhile things he ever did, and it’s an anniversary that his family marked every year. Ann and Andrew were with him when he died.

He is survived by his wife Ann, his children Alissa Moghtaderi (Sam) and Andrew Elliott (Julia Miller), and four grandchildren, Miles and Elliott Moghtaderi, and Ana and Emmeline Miller-Elliott. He is missed already by his brother Wesley Elliott, sisters-in-law Ronda Elliott and Fran Rank, sisters Cindy Wilke and Becky Manes, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother John Rank and sister Charlice Elliott.

Ann, Alissa, and Andrew invite all of Charles’s friends, family, and former customers to join them for a celebration of Charles’s life at 3 pm on August 19, 2023, at Pringle Hall Community Center in Salem. No RSVP necessary.

On June 23rd, 2023 we tragically lost our beautiful 15 year old daughter,
Emma Lanae Rose Leon-Guerrero in a car accident. Our beloved daughter Emma was born August 3rd, 2007 at Salem Hospital.

Emma was nothing short of extraordinary.
From the moment she was born she made an impact not only on the lives she touched, but the hearts.

Emma had just finished her sophomore year at Sprague High School and was about to start her Junior year in the fall. She was an exceptional reader and loved books. She excelled in anything she put her mind too but especially art.

Emma not only had a love of art but such a talent for it. Quickly becoming obsessed with Bob Ross during her middle school years, Emma flourished into an incredible artist. Always drawing and doodling on any piece of paper she could find. That talent later turned into gorgeous make up looks.

Emma was like most 15 year old girls, obsessed with makeup and long lashes, her boyfriend of almost 9 months Nathan, hanging out with her close friends like Elena, whenever possible, scrolling tik tok, and listening to music, taking beach trips with her auntie and shopping with dad and mom`s money of course.

Being a teenage girl, Emma knew how to always get exactly what she wanted from mom and dad. Being the oldest and first born for mom and daddy`s little girl, she knew that the sky was the limit when it came to us. With mom we would take frequent trips to crumbl, one of her favorites, family vacations, last year we had gone to Great wolf lodge and Eagle crest where Emma and I rented a two person bike not meant for the hills, which we didn`t know at the time and found ourselves laughing, dying, and pleading with God to make our legs stop burning, I could always count on her to steal my makeup, and tell me the latest gossip. With her dad Emma loved going out to eat and knew she could always count on dad to take her where her heart desired. She loved watching Guardians of Galaxy with him and had plans to see the new one soon, she also bonded with her dad over cats, managing to eventually turn him into a cat lover just like her. She planned to learn how to drive stick soon on his car that she thought was so cool.

Emma`s passion for animals grew more and more over the years, she had two cats she loved more than life Opal and Moxie and her aunties dog Sonny who she loved showing off to any and everyone. She often took her cats on walks and dressed them up in cute outfits she had got them.

Emma adored being a big sister and loved seeing her siblings happy. She often went out of her way to make sure they knew they were loved. You could often find her doing the girls make up, letting them sleep with her, helping them with crafts, or playing silly games, but other times boy did Emma sure love seeing them squirm, chasing them with creepy dolls, telling them if they didn`t listen the boogeyman would get them, and of course making sure they knew mom loved her first so that meant she loved her most.

Emma also idolized her older brother and didnt mind being a little sister. Always wanting to be more like him wanting to able to work and drive. That determination helped land her, her first job at McDonald`s.
Emma was so excited to be able to be making her own money, her biggest goal was being able to get her own place at 18 and buying Nana`s car from mom. She may not of had her whole life planned out but she did know what she wanted for the next few years. Plans she would never get to carry out. But she did get to cash her first paycheck the day she died. Something she was so proud of and something we were even more proud of.

Two of the most special bonds she shared were with her Nana and her Auntie Coralyn, from the day she was born her and Nana were inseparable, but as she got older Emma built an unbreakable bond with her Auntie Coralyn and Auntie`s boyfriend Saul who she consider liked a big brother. Emma and her Nana shared a love of chocolate ice cream and indulged in a bowl every night before bed when they were together. Emma, Coralyn and Saul also shared a love of food. Emma would frequently hit up her Auntie and Saul to take her to get whatever food she was craving that day. She also loved going anywhere they would take her or just hanging out at home and laughing and being silly together.

Emma loved so many, and was loved by so many more. She had an energy that with even just one encounter with her, you would`ve remember her for life.

If you knew her well or barely at all, she always left you thinking. Whether it was about how absolutely beautiful, ridiculously funny, or just down right inappropriate she was, she left her mark.

She will continue to stay with us all through memories, and the laughs she forced us all to endure whether we were in the mood for it or not. She had the biggest personality and never held back on the drama or sarcasm.

She was truly special and will be loved and missed by so many people who loved her so much. She had her whole life ahead of her. A life cut short, far too soon and not a moment will ever go by that we won`t be thinking about her and wishing we could have just one more minute.

Emma is survived by her mom Kayla Leon-Guerrero and step-dad Conner Winkler and her dad Johnathon Etzel. A brother on her dads side Connor Etzel,
Two sisters and a brother on her mom`s side Eniaah Winkler, Einsley Winkler, and Jeren Bieranowski. Her paternel grandparents Greg Etzel, Diane Heuberger, Cynthia Etzel and Bart Debow, her maternal grandparents Dan Leon-Guerrero, Robin Leon-Guerrero, and Rachel Miller, her paternal aunt`s and uncle`s Coralyn and Kayla, Matt, Zack, Chris and cousin Harlow.
Her maternal uncle`s and great uncle`s and aunt`s, Kevin, Dylan, Jerry, Jim, Carissa, Dorothy and cousin`s Ivy, Jeff, and Nova. She is also survived by many great uncles, aunts, cousins. She is predeceased by her Nana Darlene Leon-Guerrero, Grandpa Jerry Leon-Guerrero, and Grandma Neva Harwood.

The funeral service will be held July 29th at noon at City View funeral home. There will be a celebration of life to directly follow at For the Love of Pete. Please wear purple in honor of Emma, it was her favorite color.

There is a gofund me set up in Emma`s name for any donations. Flowers can be sent directly to the families.

Jerry served in the Marine Corp 9-18-67 to 10-10-73, including tours in Viet Nam. He received the Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and Vietnamese Service Medal. Later, he was a dedicated service officer for the American Legion who helped countless fellow veterans receive their benefits. He had three children, Heather Towle Stoa, Kelly Marie Towle Quiggle, and Adam Lee Towle. Jerry shared the last 19 years of his life with Deana Bennett and her family and was cherished as a loving stepfather to her children, Christina McDade, Sara McDade, Shawn McDade, and Steven McDade, and eight grandchildren. He loved cooking for his family, bowling, watching Viking football, growing his own tomatoes, caring for his dogs, and discussing current events. Jerry was the most kind, generous, humble, loving man, always there to help in any way he could. His life with us demonstrated the way one hopes to live: showing love, kindness, and forgiveness. Our lives are forever altered with his absence. The world has lost a truly beautiful, gentle soul. We love you, Jerry. May God hold you safe in his arms until we meet again.

Born August 5th, 1938. Rick spent much of his life in the Albany area, graduating from Albany Union High School in 1957. Following school, he married Beatrice Dodge, their children: Sherrie (Johnston), DeDe (Southwick) and Mike DeBus. Rick served in the National Guard. He went on to work in the grocery industry. Managing in Salem, Albany and Cottage Grove and then owned and operated “Rick’s Market” in Jefferson and Turner, Oregon. Years later, a change in life, Rick married JoAnn Crites. She, bringing the Crites boys, Jake, Jeff, and Jeremy. Tony DeBus was soon added. Rick and JoAnn were now the proud parents of seven. In addition to the grocery stores, Rick, a successful businessman, went on to own and operate the Snappy Freeze in Jefferson and the Brass Kettle in Albany and the “Just Right Market” in Albany. Rick loved to fish, garden and loved his gruffy dog, Murphy, and a good survival movie. Rick was all about family. He loved his wife, his brother, his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Thank you, Rick, for all you taught us.

Patricia Annette Bowman, 76, of Salem, OR entered heaven on June 21st, 2023. She was born January 29th, 1947 in Oakland, CA to Ira and Maxine Bowman.

Patti, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother is survived by her two sons Chad and Jason; seven grandchildren: Jonah, Keagan, Lincoln, Nora, Corin, Finn, and Everett; sisters, Bobbi and Maggie; brother John. Waiting for her in heaven were her parents, older sister Karen, and daughter Alison who preceded her as a premature infant.

After graduation from Graceland University in Independence, MO she moved to Colorado Springs, CO. She lived in many states throughout her life from Washington, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Colorado, and finally falling in love with the beautiful and rugged coastline of Oregon.

Beyond her years as a former navy spouse and wonderful stay at home mother, her professional career stretched the spectrum from teacher, massage therapist, holistic nutritionist and author. No matter her role, she always cared for others by assisting their mental and physical growth. She believed strongly in the power of positivity and its healing capabilities to nurture the soul. In her final months, she felt a calling to become a pastor in her church and worked diligently to nearly complete her training with one class left; again, a calling to help others.

She loved her family: sisters, brother, sons, grandchildren, and lifelong friends. She lived a life of positivity and encouragement, always willing to send a kind note of encouragement or a little guidance to assist a loved one overcome an obstacle.

Patti will be missed by her family and we know that she is already dancing, singing, playing the piano, and picking the local organic fruit in heaven.

A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 7th at City View Funeral Home, 390 Hoyt Street S, Salem, OR. Donations can be made online to the Center for Hope and Safety in Salem at https://hopeandsafety.org/get-involved/

Gary Steven Cohen Jr., was born April 2, 1972, at Bitburg Air Base, Germany. He traveled the world as an Air Force Brat. He passed June 18, 2023, at the home he shared with his wife Carli, in Jefferson, Oregon.

There has never been a finer son, husband, brother, uncle and stepfather. Steve (as he was known to most) was also known to his parents as the “Bootcher”.

He is survived by wife, Carli Cohen, mother Martha (Marti) Cohen, father Gary Cohen, brother Christopher Cohen, nephew Cooper Cohen and stepson Jeremy Graves.

One of his most special days was when he completed training and became a volunteer firefighter.

Always willing to help and respectful of others, he had an indescribable sense of humor that put a smile on many faces.

He is missed and loved by many. May he be at peace.

Barbara “Diane” Tibbatts, often referred to as the “Star” by friends and family, passed away the morning of July 9th, 2023. Diane was born in Seattle, June 26, 1943 to JB and Virginia Gates and had two siblings, Marilyn and Jim. She attended Queen Anne High school and was always the center of her social group. Soon after high school she met and married aspiring attorney Kevin Kirkevold. They had a friendship that would last a lifetime even though they went on to marry other wonderful partners. Diane is survived by her daughter from that union, Karen Kaiser.
She married Rodney Tibbatts in 1972 and welcomed his three children, Bob, Brent and Kathy into their family. Diane had a magnetic personality and was truly the hostess with the mostest. She enjoyed putting together events where family and friends could gather, laugh, and eat a wonderful meal. At one point, at Diane’s urging, a group of their dearest friends built homes side by side on the golf course at McNary Estates in Keizer, OR. Diane was a tough lady and endured Rheumatic Fever as a child and a stroke in later years – surviving and thriving for years beyond expectations. She enjoyed her First Presbyterian family in Salem. Grateful acknowledgements to Capital Manor staff members and Willamette Vital health (hospice). Also, Scott Lichtenstein and Cheryl Morris for years of wonderful service and friendship. We will gather to celebrate her life in September TBD. Diane and her beloved Rod are interred at the City View Cemetery Mausoleum.

Nelda went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 22, 2023 at the age of 76. Nelda was born in Council, ID. She had four siblings, Juanita “Nita” (Doug) Demorest, Carolyn Nordal, Eldon (Freida) Gilmore, Chris (Angie) Gilmore. Nelda’s family moved several times. Some of her early childhood was spent living on an acreage in Burnt Woods, OR in a log house. Nelda graduated from Eddyville High School in OR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Duewan (Tex) & Vera Gilmore of B.C. Canada, and her younger brother Chris. Nelda lived in Canada for several years. She studied nursing and became an LPN. In the fall of 1971 Nelda asked her father to drive her to Eugene, OR to attend Bible College. The trip was made in Nelda’s fully paid for 1970 yellow VW Bettle. Her father took the bus home.
At Eugene Bible College, Nelda met the love of her life, and her life mate, David Chase. In December of 1971, David invited Nelda to a College Christmas banquet and bought her a corsage. David proposed to Nelda about three months later. Nelda said, “David’s proposal was partially because of her car”. On June 3, 1972 they were married at Turner Assembly of God Church in downtown Turner.
Nelda loved teaching her pre-school class at Church on the Hill in Turner. She also really enjoyed fishing and camping with David at Detroit & Diamond Lake. One time at Diamond Lake, while reeling in her fish an osprey swooped down and took her fish and flew away with her pole dangling below. When the bird felt the resistance on the line, fish dropped and almost fell into another boat.
Nelda was a born again Christian and loved Jesus with all her heart! She often shared with others that God had a plan for their life and explained how they could make Heaven their eternal home.
Before going to heaven, Nelda said, “I will be fine” and to David, “God will take care of you!”
Nelda and David missed their 51st Wedding Anniversary by 11 days. Nelda dictated this message, and she signed it. To David, Nita, Eldon and Carolyn: “I sure do love you. To all my friends and family, I will meet you in Heaven! I will meet you at the River of Life!`
Nelda requested that there would be no service.

The year was 1935. Jim was born on May 5 in Kansas at his maternal grandparents’ home, in the midst of the Dust Bowl which was inundating that part of Kansas, as well as Colorado. His parents, Earl Solomon Saxton and Amy Smith Saxton, had homesteaded the 21 years before in Colorado and now were facing complete ruin. They needed to pack what they could, take their family of 5 children and one on the way to a safer and productive area. They had already lost their eldest child to a horse and buggy accident.
They had family in Lebanon, Oregon and that became their destination. It was a long and arduous trip but they made it. Now no more black dust to breathe, but instead, fresh air and opportunity. Jim was just 2 years old when the family soon found work and the school aged children enrolled in Lebanon schools. As the years passed, and the family grew by one more baby boy, they became a happy and grateful unit.
The years passed as Jim became a high school student, he played both football and baseball as well as studying. He graduated in 1953. A short time after graduation, Jim enlisted in the Marines and served in California, Korea and Okinawa. At the end of his military obligation, he returned home and found he was qualified to use the GI Bill to attend college. So, in the autumn of 1955, he drove to Monmouth and began his college career with the eventual goal of becoming a teacher. He enrolled in a classical dance class as one of his electives and there he met Evelyn Johanson. They enjoyed their mutual interest in the college experience, as well as their mutual interest in each other, as they fell in love.
At the end of their third year in college Jim had the opportunity for a summer job manning the Wolf Mountain fire lookout (107 feet in the air) in the Ochoco Forest in Central Oregon. One little quirk to this plan: they needed to get married right away so she could accompany him. And so, they married with a lovely wedding and spent the summer high in the sky with Jim looking for, and reporting fires, if the need arose. An incredible way to start a marriage.
Then in September it was back to school to finish classes for both of them and also for each to complete a term of student teaching. Jim at Judson Junior High and Evelyn at Morningside Elementary. Both were hired to begin teaching in the Fall; Jim at Parrish and Evelyn at Morningside. Both were granted a B.S. Degree and began their careers. Jim completed 30 years of teaching – 19 years at Parrish and 11 at McKay High. Evelyn taught for 3 years before becoming the mother of 3 baby girls: Patty, Susan and Nancie.
During their marriage of 64 wonderful years, the family travelled extensively, first in an old canvas tent, then a series of campers and finally air travel. They visited all the states; one summer the Northern half and the next summer the Southern half. They also visited Canada and Mexico.
Jim and Evelyn, and sometimes with one of the children, enjoyed numerous cruises around major parts of the world: Europe, the Caribbean, Australia, and St. Petersburg, Russia. One cruise that Jim took with Patty’s husband, Roy Bruce, was to Antarctica.
Jim always had a large variety of interests including hunting, fishing, walking his beloved dogs (3 goldens in a lifetime), gardening, attending Oregon symphony concerts, wood cutting, politics (as an observer), watching sporting events, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
This man was never bored and certainly never boring. He was truly one of a kind. Ours was a wonderful life together.
May you rest in peace, my precious Jim.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Saxton; daughter, Susan Parker (Russ); daughter, Nancie Cinquini (Tony); son-in-law, Roy Bruce; sister, Earletta Hayden; sisters-in-law Joan Johanson, Carol Edwards, and Connie Shelton; brothers-in-law Steve Shelton; Don Johanson; Jerry Johanson (Cindy); grandchildren Kerri McGuigan (Zack); James Bruce (Kelsey); Jeff Parker (Kristen); Barry Saxton; great-grandson Joseph Parker, and many nieces and nephews.
Jim’s beloved eldest daughter, Patty Bruce, passed away two years ago of cancer at the age of 57.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 3rd at 3:00 pm at City View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gladys will always be remembered as a
Radiant Light Shining Bright


At 96 years of age, Gladys passed away in Lacomb, Oregon. Gladys Lund was born in Kenmare, North Dakota. The youngest daughter of Danish immigrants, she grew up in rural Lane County, Oregon on her family`s farm. Gladys was married 54 years to Robert Hatfield. Gladys and Bob raised five children: Roger, Rochelle, Kim, Cheryl, and Jenise. Rochelle Goertzen and Cheryl Hatfield Martinez are her two surviving children. Gladys has many grand-, great-, and great-great-grandchildren, who were a blessing to her. Gladys was a beautiful and generous woman who loved Jesus. She was kind and soft-spoken, always choosing to see the best in others. She loved life and shared her many blessings with those around her. Gladys enjoyed landscape gardening and was an accomplished watercolor artist. She loved adventure and was always up for a new trail to hike, a stream to fish, or a favorite beach to comb. Her inquisitive mind was forever seeking and learning. She shared many of these visions and thoughts in her hundreds of paintings and journals. Gladys had a lifetime career in nursing and education, starting out as a Nurse Cadet during WWII. She earned her Bachelor`s degree at the University of Oregon. Later, while working and raising a family, Gladys went on to graduate from Oregon State University with her Master`s degree. In her early career as a psychiatric nurse at the state hospital in Salem Oregon, Chemeketa Community College (then known as Salem Tech School), asked her to teach a nursing class. She worked until retiring as the Division Manager of Allied Health for Chemeketa. Her major accomplishments there were developing nursing and dental curriculums and programs, some of which are still in service today. Gladys was a member of both the National and Oregon Boards of Nursing. After retiring, Gladys and Bob spent time traveling. Many trips to Hawaii...Countless camping trips with the grandkids and RV in tow...Family gatherings and backyard events...Too many to count...The `Welcome Mat` was always out! After Bob`s passing and six years as a widow, Gladys once again found love with Harvey Crim. They especially loved rides in the country together. They were married and lived in Salem for 10 years before Harvey`s death. Gladys lived independently another two years in her home in Sublimity and spent her remaining days loving and encouraging others

Willis Dean Meisenheimer, age 91, of Salem passed away after suffering from dementia on May 6th.
Willie was born in Beaver County Oklahoma in 1931 to Ora Elmer and Nellie May. Their family farm was badly damaged by the Dust Bowl and they chose to move to Woodburn, Oregon in 1937 and start over. He grew up there, turkey farming and graduated from Woodburn High School in 1949. He joined the Army National Guard as a teenager and married his sweetheart Dolores Marie Jungwirth of Gervais. They moved to Salem, where he had a proud military career advancing to the rank of Colonel as the Deputy Director of the US Property and Fiscal Office. He loved raising his family, researching family genealogy, traveling, contributing to charitable endeavors, rooting for the Portland Trailblazers, playing pinochle and satisfying his insatiable sweet tooth. He contributed leadership roles to his church (St Joseph’s Catholic Church), Lyons Club, Sons of the American Revolution and his elected position on the East Salem Water Board.
He was preceded in life by his sister Velma Goetzinger, and brothers L “Bud”, Claude, Orval and Virgil. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dolores; Sons Terry of Salem, Rick of Kent WA, Dean of Keizer; daughter Julia Morgan of Salem; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services include: Casket viewing on Thursday at City View Mortuary in Salem from 2:00 to 5:00 pm; Rosary on Friday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem at 9:30 am; Funeral Mass on Friday at St Joseph’s at 10:00 am; Reception on Friday following the Funeral at St Joseph’s and Graveside Service on Friday at City View Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
The family would like to thank the exceptional care he received from Serenity Hospice and Premier Care Homes in his final days.

Andrew Dee Petricko passed away May 6, 2023 in the Salem Hospital after
a long illness.
Andy was born in Hood River, Oregon on February 11, 1941. He attended
Odell Grade School, Mid-Valley Junior High, and Wy’East High School.
Andy’s love of sports was playing pee-wee baseball, and football and
wrestling in high school. After high school, Andy joined the Marine Corps
and his first tour of duty was in Hawaii where he met the love of his life,
Lisa. They were married in Hawaii and traveled to different assignments in
the United States.
Lisa passed four years ago and was interred at Willamette National
Cemetery as will Andy be. Prior to meeting Andy, Lisa served four years in
the US Army.
Andy served 25 years in the Marine Corps. He was a true patriot. His two
loves were the Marine Corp and the Green Bay Packers.
During his time in the Marine Corp, he served 39 months in Viet Nam.
He rose through the ranks to Gunnery Sergeant. He was in charge of an
engineering platoon building helipads, air strips and roads in Viet Nam and
Marine bases in the United States.
During Andy’s last four years in the Marine Corps he trained reserves in
Salem Oregon, and he retired after that tour of duty. He then worked for the
US Postal Service in Salem for 18 years.
Andy is survived by brother Jerry Petricko and his family, brother Skip and
Laura Petricko and their family, sister Rose Frazer, and numerous cousins.
Andy will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery with military honors,
Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer at Wy’East Community
Church in Odell Oregon where he was baptized.

Pearl Maxine Deglow was born September 7, 1923, the third of 16 children born to Leland A and Cora Pearl Harrison of Magrath Alberta, Canada. She died April 30, 2023 in Salem, Oregon just short of her 100th birthday.

She married Gordon V Deglow September 13, 1944 in Magrath. Four children were born to them: Douglas, Deanna, Deborah and Sandra.

The family moved to Salem, Oregon in 1958 and purchased a 5 acre farm where they raised chickens, a few beef cattle and Christmas trees. Mom loved life on her rural property. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, collecting teacups and garage-sale shopping.

For many years Mom was known as Maxine, which was her middle name, but after her mother, Pearl, died, Mom decided to use her rightful first name and she became known as Pearl. (This was at her husband`s request, I believe.) So some who know her call her Pearl and many know her as Maxine.

Her early life was spent caring for her younger siblings. There was not much time for fun. She worked for a while in a woolen mill and that was when Gordon started courting her. They married just six days after her 21st birthday at a small ceremony at her parent`s home.

After breaking her leg at age 92, she spent the last seven years of her life in Assisted Living where she was much-loved by residents and staff. She was known for her uncomplaining attitude and her sweet smile, and once in a while showed her spunky side!

Pearl`s husband Gord died in 2004. Her grandson Chad died in 2013 at age 38, and her daughter Sandy died April 29. 2023, (eight hours before her mom died) in Sun City, Arizona, at age 70. Many years earlier, infant daughter Deanna died of crib death at 5 months old in 1948.

Survivors include son Douglas Gordon Deglow (Carol), Salem, Oregon, daughter Deborah Ann Brinkman (Bart) of Surprise, Arizona, grandchildren: Cameron Brinkman (Joreen), Moscow, Idaho, John Brinkman (Keli) Fall River, Oregon, Katie Nelson (Bob) Tualatin, Oregon; Carissa `Cari` White (William `Guy`) Dallas, Oregon and 12 great-grandchildren.

Donation may be made to St. Jude`s Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children.

Janet Ellen Campbell, 81, of Portland, OR, peacefully passed away April 28, 2023, while home surrounded by love and family. Janet was born in Red Bluff, CA on June 29, 1941 to Emmett and Silva(Patton) McCausland.

Janet was a kind and thoughtful person and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. People often commented about her being such a nice person and a joy to work with. She had a natural honesty and unwavering faith. She was highly creative and instilled a sense of curiosity in her children. She was resourceful, and if she didn’t have it, she would figure out how to make it. She will forever be remembered for doing things her own way, her inventive spirit, artistry, and the ability to make anything out of contact paper.

As an outdoor person at heart, she often packed her kids in the car for adventures at beaches and forests with a loaf of bread and whatever was on hand to make sandwiches. Sitting under a tree on a summer day, with a dog on her lap, chatting with her sister and family, was truly her happy place.

She lived most her life in Northern California where she raised six children. She spent time in Hayfork, Santa Rosa, Eureka and Calistoga; with time in LaGrande, OR in-between. In her 40’s she started an exciting new chapter of her life by joining the team at Dr Wilkinson’s Hot Springs in Calistoga, CA, which led to a successful career as a massage therapist.

She also lived in Lake Tapps, WA and Salem, OR where she discovered her talent and passion for wood carving. She was a member of Capitol Wood Carvers in Salem, OR. Her beautiful and delicate creations continue to bring joy to many.

Janet is survived by her son Steven Campbell(Shelly), Middletown CA, daughters Nancy Blanton(George) Cathlamet, WA, Angela Baird, Columbia, MO, Daleen Grimes(Pete), Silverdale, WA and Jennifer Flake(Guy), Portland, OR. Grandchildren Matt, Andy, Christy, Brannon, Jeremy, Brian, Kim, Kristin, Nicole, Jesse, Jacklynn, and Cody. Plus a growing number of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She will also be greatly missed by her sister Margaret Harrison of Eureka CA, as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

Janet is preceded in death by daughter Terri Lynn “Terrilynn” Spoklie of Rigby, ID, her beloved mother Silva Spillman(Ray), father Emmett McCausland, and her brothers Ernest and Marvin McCausland.

Per her wishes there will be no memorial service at this time. At a later date Janet’s ashes will be privately laid to rest with her mother.

Judy passed away at home on April 26 after a lengthy illness.

Judy was born in August of 1945 to Florence and Fred Sugnet. She was a lifelong Salem resident who lived in the same house from her early childhood until her death. She knew her neighbors and worked to keep her neighborhood a welcoming place to raise a family and make lasting connections. She attended the neighborhood elementary school and played with her cousins who lived in the same area.

After graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in Political Science, Judy`s lifelong passion and career was working for the election of candidates, and working for the Oregon legislature. She worked for Sen. Ted Hallock and Sen. Debbs Potts, as well as other elected officials.
She was Chair of the Marion County Democratic Committee, and a long time delegate to the Oregon Democratic Party Central Committee. Judy also worked on and managed many political campaigns and attended many Democratic National Conventions as a delegate. Her dedication to the election of candidates and to the governing process will be greatly missed.

Judy recognized the importance of unions in the life of this country. She joined unions, served on many union committees, and worked as a volunteer for her unions. Her last membership was with SEIU Retirees Local 001.

Family was important to Judy. She cared for her mom at home as long as possible, and then visited her every day at her care home. She also looked after her Uncle Carl until his death. Judy moved Carl across the street from herself so she was able to keep a close eye on him and tend to his many needs.

Judy also had a soft spot in her heart for cats. When her neighborhood was getting overrun with feral cats, she single-handedly embarked on a capture/spay or neuter/release program, and then fed whatever cats came around. She’s surely in Heaven giving all the cats “loves”.

Our community will be the poorer for Judy`s passing.

All of Judy’s friends and family thank Willamette Valley Health for the loving care they gave Judy. We all appreciated your visits to manage her care. You were friendly faces she always looked forward to and she felt calm and confident putting her care in your hands.

Then there are Desi and Jose. They were Judy’s caregivers for years and a couple to whom Judy’s family and friends have few words that express our complete and unending gratitude. Please know that you two are a blessing. We appreciate everything you both did to keep her happy and comfortable. We will never forget all your efforts and the acts of love you performed every single day.

SALEM – Randy Flugum passed away peacefully at the age of 89 of natural causes on April 22. Randy was born in Ames, Iowa to Nels and Mary Flugum. The family lived in several locations in Iowa and Minnesota during Randy’s and his siblings’ (Phillip and Esther) early years as their father was a pastor at several parishes, eventually settling in Forest City Iowa.

Randy graduated from Iowa State University with an engineering degree in 1956. He met, then married the love of his life, Joyce Bracewell the same year. They had 2 children, Cindy and Jim. In 1960, feeling the pull of adventure, the family moved to California, eventually settling in Santa Clara where Randy pursued a career in the aerospace industry. Early family life was filled with camping trips, hiking, and fishing, instilling Randy’s love of the outdoors in his children.
In 1988, Randy retired, and he and Joyce moved to Bend, Oregon where they were active downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Three years later they became full-time RVer’s traveling all over the U.S. and Canada for 10 years. The Calgary Stampede was their favorite event.

They built a home in Bodega Bay, CA in 1996 to be near their son and daughter-in-law and their grandchildren. They loved spending time with and spoiling their two granddaughters Kelly and Mary Kate. They walked the beach and sand dunes almost every day.

In 2010, they moved to Salem, OR to be near their daughter as Joyce’s dementia advanced. Randy was devoted to Joyce’s care throughout her disease progression until her death in 2017. Randy too developed dementia, but was always the optimist, retaining his dignity until the end.

Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Flugum, and his sister, Esther Wilde. He is survived by his brother Phillip Flugum (Marlys), daughter Cindy Flugum (Sherry Therens) of Bend, OR, son Jim Flugum (Patty) of Bodega Bay, CA and their granddaughters Kelly Flugum and Mary Kate Flugum of Portland, OR, and many nieces and nephews.

SALEM - Joan Marie Marks (née Parkison), 71, passed away on April 16, 2023, in Salem, Oregon. Her devoted husband of 32 years, Stephen Marks, was by her side. Joan was born in Salem on January 19, 1952, to Frank and Mary Parkison. She graduated from McNary High School in 1970 and later from Marylhurst University.
Joan found comfort in her Catholic faith. She enjoyed sharing her gifts as a pianist with people in assisted living homes. She is remembered as a loving wife, sister, and friend who was kind hearted.
Joan is survived by her husband, Stephen Marks, and siblings: Sarah Vick Parkison (Kay Hill), Daniel Parkison (DeAnna Parkison), Helen (Parkison) Armstrong, Ruth (Parkison) Nelson, and Alan Parkison (Alicia Parkison), as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Mark Parkison.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, April 20th at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Joan’s presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit and memory live on.

John Sweeden, 77, of Keizer, Oregon has been called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. His wife of 55 years, Marilyn, and his daughter, Vicki,
were by his side. He was born to his parents, Lester and Millie Sweeden(Coffman), in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. While still a baby, his family moved and
settled in McMinnville, Oregon where he graduated from McMinnville High School. February 9, 1968 he married Marilyn Compton and after the birth of their daughter,
began his 25-year retail career with Sprouse Reitz. He then transitioned to an independent variety/drug store in Pocatello, Idaho, which led him to own and operate
his own retail stores in Chelan and Grand Coulee, Washington.

He loved holidays, family gatherings, reading and had a sense of adventure. He was often exploring new places. Over the years John enjoyed a variety of outdoor adventures,
including multiple boating activities, snow skiing, hiking, huckleberry picking, four wheeling, camping, and tennis. He loved teaching Sunday School classes, volunteering with
Meals on Wheels, and with the Roseburg Rescue Mission. His most memorable traveling trips were driving the Alaska Highway and being able to fulfill his life`s dream of
traveling through the Panama Canal.

He was a spirit filled man who enjoyed serving the Lord. He was a loving husband, father,and friend. Patience, joy, love, kindness, and pure of heart describe him best.

John will be buried April 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life is scheduled on April 22, 2023, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm, located at Hopewell Community Church, 21600 SE Church Rd.,
Dayton, Oregon 97114.

John Ramak, 81 passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born on May 23, 1941 in Leiden, Netherland, to his parents Simon and Rita Ramak (VanderMey). He married Wilma Christine Hammingh on June 30, 1961 in Artesia, California.
John has various jobs in California including carpet installer and business owner. He moved his family to Silverton, Oregon in 1977 where he started, owned and operated Salem Installation Supply until his retirement in 2009. He was active in his church as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and many other roles. He enjoyed fishing with his longtime friends, camping with family and most of all admiring his grand and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Rita Ramak, brothers Frank Ramak, Fred Ramak and William Ramak.
He is survived by the love of his life, Wilma, children Charlotte (Mike Epping), John Ramak (Denise, Terri (Bill Hekman), Michael Ramak (Kristina), grandchildren Shephanie (Camron Fleck), Christopher Epping, Lyndsey (Andy Nauman), Lesley (Jake Molina), William Hekman (Kristin, Cassandra (Kyle Nakashima), Timothy Hekman (Aimee), Samuel Hekman( Laura), Emma Ramak, Riley Baldinger, Reagan Ramak, Great grandchildren, Andrew Nauman, Madison Fleck, Haylee Nauman, Julianna Nauman, Jaxon Fleck, Elliana Epping, Jase Hekman, Oliver Epping, Emmaline Hekman, Gwenyth Nakashima, Kai Hekman, Everett Hekman, Jacob Molina, Nora Hekman and brothers Simon and Henry Ramak.
Viewing will take place on Tuesday April 11, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in city View Funeral Home locates at 390 Hoyt St. S, Salem, OR 97302. A memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 2:00 PM in Immanuel’s Reformed Church locatd at 4653 Sunnyview Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305.

It is with a great sadness that I write of the passing of Raymond James Gillespie Jr. (Jim). He was born in Olympia, Washington on December 30, 1942 to Raymond James Gillespie SR. and Iris Gillespie. He was a wonderful and honest man. Jim was married to Gorgene Gray (Riggs) and they had two daughters, Jacqueline Beal and Dorene Gillespie. His occupation of becoming a Taxi Cab Driver meant a lot to him. It helped him to be proud of himself because he drove the Taxi for 12 years. Jim resided in Salem Oregon most of his life until he passed on April 3, 2023. He loved going to the Beach & North Fork, camping and sitting around the campfire with his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister Cathy and a nephew Justin. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Les Brown and a brother in-law, Dave Cook and nephew Travis Cook, three nieces, Teresa Cook, Julie Striker and Cheryl Conrad, four granddaughters, Tracy Sopko, Christine Beal, Michelle Breedlove and Jane Gillespie, great granddaughter Adalynn Breedlove, a great grandson Jacob Breedlove and of course his two daughters.
He loved his family very much and spending time with them every chance he could.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday April 7. 2023 at 1:00 pm in City View Cemetery

Victoria Shelby (McDaniels) Watts began her adventures on April 24, 1996 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Victoria was never one to sit in one place. She had an innate curiosity about the world around her and wanted to see new places, meet new people, and find a place to call home. Her travels took her from Alaska to the other side of the country in Maine, with many stops in between. On March 29, 2023, Victoria went on her final grand adventure at 26 years of age.

When she was young, Victoria was a master of the English language. A quick look at the Victoria Dictionary ™ would list the following vocabulary:
• Beauteous (adjective): when something is beautiful
• “No tails” (noun): toenails
• Examples (noun): samples, usually served at a grocery store
• Pinanyo (noun): harder way to say ‘piano’, successful confusion tactic for family members
• Chickpeas (noun): inedible object, do not consume!
• Grapefruit (noun): opposite of the dreaded chickpea—make sure to consume while snorting and making excited gestures

After five years in Wyoming, Victoria ventured to the state of Oregon in 2001. In her early years, she was a passionate reader, soccer player, Girl Scout, and band member. In high school, Victoria continued playing the flute and joined the tennis team. She got her first job in 2012 serving the locals Taco Bell. She discovered an interest in fitness and started habitually working out and delving into the world of nutrition. As an avid Disney lover, she was taken to see Mary Poppins on Broadway in 2013. Victoria graduated from Canby High School in 2014.

Victoria had a never-ending drive to learn about all kinds of topics. She was interested in sustainable farming, sports medicine, cooking, hiking, emergency management systems, community education, and so much more. She could often be found jamming out to classic rock and alternative music. She would never say no to a good steak or burger, and would find any excuse to be outside in the sun. She volunteered with local organizations, helping community centers and gardens. In 2023, she was gearing up to join AmeriCorps, specifically to do work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She was excited to learn more about logistical work and how to use her skills to help those in need during their darkest hours.

Victoria is preceded in death by Rose McMahon (2022), Nathaniel McDaniels Sr. (2000), and Melvin J. Smith (1988). She is survived by her parents, Kaci (McMahon) Hall and Nathaniel McDaniels Jr., her older brother, Justin McDaniels, her grandparents; Carolyn McDaniels, Robert McMahon, and Maxine Rich, her aunts; Pam Thompson, Wanda Jeffries, Kim Bisignani, Larissa Cahill, Vicky McDowell, Meghann Holmes, and Renee McMahon, her uncles; Walter Thompson, Robert McMahon, Kevin Holmes, Ryan McMahon, and Chris McDowell, her cousins; Andrew Derrill Jr., Darnell Smith, Catherine Cambareri, Stephanie Bisignani, Gillian Cahill, Aiden Cahill, Paxton Holmes, Lucas Holmes, Zachary Holmes, Kennedy McMahon, Cooper McDowell, Logan McDowell, and Camden McMahon, and extended family.

A celebration of Victoria’s life will be held for extended family on June 17, 2023. Information about the gathering will be provided at a later date.