Wayne H. Shawver
Wayne Henry Shawver died on Aug. 3, 2002, at his Sherwood home. He was 86. He was born Sept. 13, 1915, to William and Daisy (McEvoy) Shawver in Paris, Ill. He grew and graduated from high school in Paris, Ill. He worked for a furniture store until 1942 when he joined the U.S. Navy and became an aircraft mechanic. He rose to the rank of chief petty officer over the next 24 years. He married Mildred West in Mountainview, Calif., in September 1964. He retired from the Navy in 1966 and took up residence in Los Altos, Calif., and returned to working for furniture stores. In 1969, the couple returned to Paris, Ill., and lived there for more than four years before relocating to Sherwood in 1978. They have resided there since. He enjoyed furniture refinishing, music and Portland Trail Blazer basketball. Survivors include: wife Mildred of Sherwood; son Terry of Hammond, Ind.; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Stanley, Orville and Archie, as well as sisters Cleta Leber and Ethel Morrow. A funeral service was held Friday morning at Attrell’s Newberg Chapel with Pastor Jan Stevens officiating. Committal followed at Willamette National Cemetery.

Leonard M. Davis
Leonard Michael Davis, formerly of Newberg, died in an auto accident in Colorado on Aug. 3, 2002. He was 32. He was born Jan. 30, 1970, to Richard and Patricia (Olson) Davis in Salem. He attended grade and high school in Newberg and Portland Community College for one year. He was employed by Climax Portable Machine Tools Inc. for several years before entering the Air Force in 1989. He was stationed in Texas then transferred to Sacramento and Colorado Springs, Colo., where he rose to the rank of staff sergeant. He was serving in Colorado Springs at the time of his death. He enjoyed “four-wheeling” in his Jeep, camping, spending time outdoors, playing pool in a league and spending time with his family. Survivors include: son Jakub of Sacramento; parents Richard and Judy of Newberg and Patricia of Portland; grandparents Earl and Ruth Davis of Newberg; sister Gwen Davis-Cox of Sherwood. A funeral service is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Saturday) at Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel. A private committal service follows at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jakub Davis Trust Fund in care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 N. Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Gustav Gloss
Gustav “Gus” Gloss died on Aug. 6, 2002, at this Dundee home. He was 71. He was born on July 22, 1931, in Yugoslavia to Josef and Eva (Lembach) Gloss. He grew up in Yugoslavia and at the age of 8 was placed in a concentration camp during World War II. He escaped to Austria and immigrated to New Orleans in 1952 when he was 21-years-old. He soon moved to Los Angeles and settled in a German community where he met and married Magdalene Weber in August 1957. According to family members he was a good soccer player and was active on the Danubia soccer team. In 1969 the couple moved to Newberg where he became a gentleman farmer on seven acres of land. The couple settled in Dundee in 1991 and has since resided there. He enjoyed traveling (he was a member of Taking it Easy RV club), playing cards, polka dancing and polka music and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newberg. Survivors include: wife Magdalena of Dundee; sons, Thomas of Dundee and Richard of Newberg; daughter Silvia Bundy of Bend; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. A Recitation of the Rosary was held Thursday afternoon in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday morning at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Gregory Gage officiating. Committal followed at Valley View Memorial Park.

Wingert ‘Craig’ Walker
Wingert “Craig” Walker died at his Newberg on Aug. 5, 2002. He was 57. He was born on March 4, 1945, to Wingert and Frances (Isom) Walker in Enterprise. He grew up in several towns throughout Eastern Oregon, graduating from Ontario High School in 1963. He moved to Portland in 1968 and May 1970 married Debbie Harris. The couple made their home in Aloha, where he worked for Portland Frozen Foods/Sysco for seven years. In 1999 he move to Newberg and worked for Goodwill Industries in Tigard and McMinnville. He enjoyed golfing, trips to Wallowa Lake and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: mother Frances Walker of Newberg; son Thomas of Banks; daughter Tera Hilton of Newberg; sisters, Janis Drinkwater of Oregon City and Kris Bauman of Newberg; grandchildren, Devin and Hanna Walker; three nieces. He was preceded in death by father, Wingert, in October 2000. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) in the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Peter Friesen-Blank officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 N. Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

June V. Jackson
June V. Jackson of Sherwood died on Aug. 2, 2002, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Great Falls, Mont. She was 68. She was born on June 10, 1934, in Rickerall to Gerald Freeman Sr. and Victoria Colyer. She worked as a lab technician for Smith Kline and, according to family members, was loved by all, touching many lives. Survivors include: husband Hugh Jackson of Sherwood; sons, Clyde of Sherwood and Craig of Long Creek; daughters, Cindy of McMinnville and Candye Parking of Sherwood; 8 grandchildren. A public service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Saturday) at Newberg Christian Church. Private burial will be held Aug. 12 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sherwood School District volunteer program or the Interfaith Volunteer program of Sherwood through Providence Newberg Hospital.

Harold E. Leaming Jr.
Harold Earle Leaming Jr. of Newberg died on Aug. 1, 2002. He was 68. He was born Oct. 31, 1933, to Harold and Gladys (Crosswhite) Leaming in Longview, Wash. He was raised in Portland and graduated from Washington High School. He also graduated from the University of Portland and Lewis & Clark College. He married Marjorie Dimick in Portland on Oct. 30, 1954, and the couple made their home in West Linn. He was a teacher and administrator for the Portland Public Schools for many years, retiring in 1991. In 1999 the couple moved to Newberg. He sold real estate part-time after retirement and enjoyed trips to the beach. He was a member of the Lincoln City Elks Club and served on the Oregon Red Cross board of directors for several years. Survivors include: wife Marjorie of Newberg; daughter Kim Frentress of Newberg; sons, Scott of Lakewood, Colo., Eric of Great Falls, Mont., and Mark of Beaverton; six grandchildren. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Red Cross in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 N. Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Verna D. M. Darnell
Verna Dressel Martin Darnell of Newberg died July 29, 2002, at home. She was 86. She was born Oct. 5, 1915, in Burdett, Colo., to Jacob and Katherine (Gamaehlich) Dressel. Her family moved to Oregon and settled in the Newberg area in 1928. She graduated from Newberg High School in 1934; on July 2 of the same year she married Curtis Martin. They followed jobs to several areas of Oregon, always returning to Newberg. She worked for the Cherry Company, Pendleton Woolen Mills, several restaurants, as a caregiver and at the Newberg Police Department as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, where she retired after 16 years. In 1959, she divorced husband Curtis. Eighteen years later, she married Arthur Darnell on Dec. 22, 1977. A member of the Zion Lutheran Church for 75 years, she was always active in the church, family members said. She enjoyed traveling and went to the Holy Land, Europe, four times to Hawaii, Mexico, cruised the Panama Canal, took several trips to Colorado and other shorter trips. Her interest in genealogy led her to do an extensive search of the Dressel family tree, going to Germany twice to meet with distant relatives to gather more information. She also researched the Gamaehlich family tree. Survivors include: daughter Shirley Kinkade of Brookings; sons, Curtis of Salem and Larry of Portland; sisters, Louise Clausen of Newberg, Emma Kondraski of Newberg, Irene McFall of Sherwood and Florene Corder of Newberg; brothers, Leonard Dressel of McMinnville and Dale Dressel of Fairbanks, Alaska; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur, in February 1992, daughter Sylvia LaDean Martin, grandson Gary Stonebrink, sister Anne Polzel and brother Levi. A funeral service was held Friday in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel with Pastor Norm Olson officiating. Concluding service followed at Noble Cemetery in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Frances H. French
Frances Hicks French of Newberg died July 30, 2002, at Friendsview Manor. She was 92. She was born Nov. 16, 1909, in Baraboo, Wisc., to Jacob Schaefer and Frieda Schneider. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1931 as a geology major. She has lived in the Newberg area since 1951 and was a member of the Newberg Friends Church. Survivors include: sons, David of Spokane and Bruce of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Waldo Hicks, in 1969; he pastored Springbrook Friends Church. Her second husband, Arthur, preceded her in death in 1986. A memorial service will be held at Newberg Friends Church Aug. 10. For more information call Friendsview Manor at 503-538-3144.

Sue A. Logsdon
Sue Ann Logsdon of Dundee died July 17, 2002, of cancer. She was 57. She was born June 28, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jean (White) and Fred Hale. She grew up in Texas and married Terry Logsdon on July 27, 1964, in Amarillo. She had lived in Dundee for 27 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed French gourmet cooking. Survivors include: sons, Terry of Dundee and Troy of Newberg; daughter Lori of Newberg; grandchildren, Brieanna of Newberg and Kody of Tigard. She was preceded in death by husband, Terry, on Feb. 13. No services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Westside Cremation.

Ronald D. Gregory
Ronald Dean Gregory died July 19, 2002, after complications from heart surgery. He was 60. He was born in Russiaville, Ind., Aug. 17, 1941, to the Rev. Dean Gregory and his wife Kathleen. His father was former superintendent of the Northwest Yearly Meeting. The family moved to Portland, where he was raised. He graduated from Portland Christian High School and George Fox University, and received his law degree from Willamette University. A longtime resident of Seattle, he started his business career there where he married Christine (Kitsy) Rosendale. The chairman and chief executive officer of Olympic Capital Group, Inc., a commercial real estate company headquartered in Lynnwood, Wash., he was a businessman of high integrity, according to his family. He gained great satisfaction from his vocation and “loved the art of the deal.” He frequently said, “I never worked a day in my life,” which he exemplified to his employees and associates. He gave freely of his time and resources to the nonprofit organizations and boards on which he served, including Interdev and George Fox University, and was a member of the University Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed travel, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, concocting friendly pranks, attending Seattle Mariners’ games, boating and crabbing at the family beach house on Hood Canal. Survivors include: wife, Kitsy; daughters Nicole Cummings of Newberg and Deana Gregory of Honduras; mother Kathleen Wilhite of Newberg; brother Fred of Seattle; numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Dean Gregory of Newberg. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at University Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rancho Santa Fe, Honduras, in care of Friends of the Orphans, 1607 - 116th Ave. N.E., Suite 105, Bellevue, WA 98004-3042.

Mildred L. Payne
Mildred Luetta (King) Payne of McMinnville died July 15, 2002. She was 73. She was born July 2, 1929, in Bassett, Neb., to Gilford and Mary (Turpen) King and attended Newberg and Dundee schools. In 1946, she married Jesse Payne. She worked as a customer service representative and lived in the Portland metro area for 69 years. Survivors include: husband Jesse of McMinnville; sons, Cliff and Michael; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Brewer, in 2001. A funeral service was held Thursday at the Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church. Arrangements are in care of Portland Funeral Alternatives.

Margaret A. Perkins
Margaret Ann Perkins of Newberg died July 15, 2002. She was 64. She was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Oak Park, Ill., to George and Norean Perkins. She attended Edgewood College in Madison, Wisc. She lived in Illinois, Washington and Oregon and lived in the Newberg-Dundee area for 15 years. She was a licensed practical nurse for several years and according to her family enjoyed people, was outgoing and generous. She crocheted often and gave her handmade items away as gifts. She was a member of the Joyful Servant Lutheran Church. Survivors include: sisters, Mary of Bend and Patricia Lundeen of Salem; brother Michael of San Diego, Calif.; nephew Michael of Portland. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Tom, in 1998. A memorial service will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. July 26 at Avamere Assisted Living, 730 Foothills Drive, with Pastor Tom Struck of Joyful Servant Lutheran Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation (designate Hospice Services), 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225.

Betty L. Miller
Betty L. Miller died July 13, 2002, at a Newberg care home. She was 76. She was born July 23, 1925, in Bois Fort, Minn., to George and Nora (Stark) Ward in a log cabin her father and uncle built on a homestead. She was one of 11 children. Her parents took her to Kansas when she was 5 and she attended rural public schools in Wathena and Troy, Kan. When she was 12-years-old her family moved to Oregon and settled a year later in Newberg. She went to Central, Rex, Ladd Hill and Newberg High schools. At the age of 21, she went to work in Portland as a nanny. Four years later she met Fred Miller Jr., and they were married on Jan. 16, 1954, in Las Vegas. The couple lived in Southern California, later settling in Sweet Home, where she continued working with children. In 1973, she made her home in Newberg where she has since resided. She enjoyed reading, needlework, embroidery, sewing and making pies. She was also a member of the Newberg Open Bible Church. Survivors include: brothers, Kenneth Ward of West Covina, Calif., and George Ward of Stockton, Calif.; sisters, Lois Bowers of Salem, Myra Karn of Salem and Jessie Verret of Newberg; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Fred, in 1965 and six brothers and sisters, including sister Elleanor Ragan in 1996. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in Newberg Open Bible Church with Pastor James Ringseth officiating. Private interment will be held at G.A.R./Newberg Friends Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel.

Shirley Kingman
Shirley (Christilaw) Kingman of Canby died at an Oregon City hospital. She was 80. She was born March 26, 1922, in Great Falls, Mont., to Thomas and Anna Christilaw. Her family moved to Great Falls, Mont., to Southern California and then later to Oregon. After she graduated from the University of Oregon she entered the U.S. Navy in 1943, where she served in the code department. After her honorable discharge in 1945, she returned to Burbank, Calif., where she married and had two sons. In 1960, the family relocated to Sedona, Ariz., and lived there until 1993, when she returned to Oregon and resided in Canby until her death. She enjoyed traveling and did so throughout the U.S. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: sons, Kevin of St. Paul and Shawn of Las Vegas; two grandsons, Bruce and Taylor. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel with Kevin Kingman officiating.

Dale Field
Dale Field died July 12, 2002, at a Newberg care center from congestive heart failure. He was 79. He was born Dec. 22, 1922, in Waynoka, Okla., to Harry and Elsie (Arb) Field. He attended various schools in the Texas Panhandle as his father worked as a foreman with the railroad. He graduated from Booker High School in Booker, Texas, in 1940. After training to become an airline mechanic, he enlisted in the Army Air Force where he served three and a half years in the South Pacific. Following the service, he married DeLoris Winters on Jan. 12, 1946. In 1948, he began studying for the ministry at Friends Bible College (now Barclay College). His public ministry within the Friends Church began in 1950. He served in nine churches throughout the Northwest and Midwest, along with working as a pastor to the pastors in the Mid America yearly meeting and director of development for Barclay College. He moved to Dundee to be close to family and friends in July 2001. According to his family his ministry is best known for innovation, creativity, biblical preaching, teaching and changing lives through caring relationships. He was a member of the Newberg Friends Church. Survivors include: wife DeLoris of Newberg; children, Gale of Casselberry, Fla., Janice Thompson of Dundee and Sheryl Chenoweth of Normal, Ill.; six grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday in Newberg Friends Church. Committal service was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Barclay College in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Vera L. Soine
Vera LaVonne “Vonnie” Soine died July 12, 2002, in Newberg. She was 83. She was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Lima, Mont., to Joseph and Cora (Yoman) Bagley. At an early age she moved with her family to Granger, Wyo., where she grew up and attended school. She had some nursing training, then worked as a civilian nurse in the Army Medical Corps where she met Dr. Tyler Soine. After his honorable discharge they were married on Dec. 20, 1946, in Portland. The couple made their home in Newberg. She became his office nurse and they worked together in an office in Newberg for many years. She took some time away from work while their son Mark was young and then returned to the office and stayed until her husband retired in 1970. In their younger years they had a cabin near Mt. Hood and enjoyed many weekends skiing together. She lived at the farm home north of Newberg until needing special care a year ago. She was a member of the Oregon Medical Association Alliance and the Newberg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: sons, Tyler of Scottsdale, Ariz., David of Portland and Mark of Gresham; daughter Mary Jahnke of Eugene; brother Eugene; sister Eleanor Blair; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Tyler, in 1992. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Newberg with Pastor Jane Shaffer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Newberg Hospital Auxiliary or First United Methodist Church in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Edward L. Priebe
Edward Laverne Priebe died July 9, 2002, at a Newberg care facility. He was 80. He was born March 10, 1922, in Burchville, Minn., to Edward and Frances (Weichselbaum) Priebe. He grew up and attended school through junior high in north Minneapolis, Minn. He graduated from high school in Robbinsdale, Minn., in 1940. After attending the University of Minnesota for two years he enlisted in the Navy pilot training program in 1942 and received a commission in the Marine Air Corps. During his tour of duty he served in the South Pacific and in 1945 was honorably discharged from the military. In 1945, he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. He was employed by Pittsburg Plate Glass in the chemical division where he spent his entire career. In 1969, he married Fran Marcus. After his retirement in 1977 from the glass company he moved to Newberg. He was preceded in death by wife Fran in 1991. On Aug. 11, 1992, he married Ardonna Andry in Reno and the couple made their home in Newberg where he lived until his death. Survivors include: wife Ardonna of Newberg; sons, John of Austin, Minn., and Stephen of Lafayette; daughter Elizabeth Hunt of Canonsburg, Penn.; brother Donald of Bloomington, Minn.; two grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. At the request of the family no services are scheduled. Committal will be private. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

Richard D. Chandler
Richard Dawson Chandler of Dayton died July 5, 2002. He was 56. He was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., to Noah and Judith (Kelly) Chandler. He was raised by his grandparents in Arkansas. In 1979, he met and married Myrtle Whiteley in Sheridan, Ark. They made their home and raised their family in Dayton. He worked for Rowell and Wickersham in the asphalt business for more than 26 years. He then worked for Attrell’s Funeral Chapel until he retired. He enjoyed working on old cars, fishing and spending time in the garden with his grandchildren. According to his family, he enjoyed being “Uncle Rick” to more than 80 nieces and nephews, Grandpa to his grandchildren and a friend to everyone he met. Survivors include: wife Louise of Dayton; sons, Rick Jr. and Kelly of Arkansas and Michael of Dayton; daughters, Angie Firisick of Texas and Debbie Villalba of Dayton; brothers, Jimmy, Radon, Walter, Charles and Ricky; sisters, Carole, Susie, Wanda, Vickie and Karen; his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Mike and Key. A graveside service was held Wednesday at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg with Richard Grove officiating.

Boyd A. Gray
Boyd Arlo Gray died July 5, 2002, from a bacterial infection. He was 77. He was born in Gann Valley, S.D., on Sept. 3, 1924, to Walter and Edna Gray. He graduated from Willamina High School Oregon where he lettered in several sports. He served during World War II in the United States Navy as a radar technician. He was a retired Sacramento County employee. He and his wife Bonnie resided in Elk Grove, Calif., before he retired and moved to Oregon in 1985. The couple resided in Dundee until they returned to California less than one year ago. He enjoyed his retirement, taking his granddaughter to school and driving her to school functions, his Newfoundland and Labrador dog “Buster,” and hanging out at coffee shops talking about old times with his friends. He also enjoyed gardening and landscaping. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include: wife Bonnie of Placerville, Calif.; sons Dan of Sacramento and Dale of Dundee; daughter Robin of Placerville,; granddaughter Shannon and grandson Ryan Rowlands of Dundee; brothers, Shirrel “Chuck” Gray of Elk Grove, Calif., and Forrest Gray of McMinnville. A memorial service was held Thursday morning at the Chapel of the Pines in Placerville, Calif. Interment was held at Bellcrest Cemetery in Salem where his parents are also buried. Arrangements are in care of Chapel of the Pines in Placerville, Calif.

Ivan E. Johansen
Ivan E. Johansen of Newberg died July 7, 2002. He was 82. He was born Aug. 31, 1919, in Heartwell, Neb., to Vigo and Amy (Maucher) Johansen. He moved with his parents to Platte, Neb., and then to Yakima. He worked in the coal mines in Roslyn, Wash. In 1942, he was called to serve in the United States Army in the Persian Gulf in the Corps of Army Engineers for three years. Upon his discharge he went to Alaska and worked in the canneries and eventually entered the commercial fishing industry, where he remained for 35 years. On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Ruth Wieting of Minden, Neb. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. The last several years the couple made their home in Newberg. Survivors include: wife Ruth of Newberg; stepdaughters, Judith Latter of Vancouver, Wash., Ruth Arnold of Waterloo, Neb., and Susan DeJonge of Exeter, Neb.; stepsons, Theodore Wieting of Juneau, Alaska, and Robert Wieting of Tualatin; adopted daughter Francis Cerino of Auburn, Wash.; sisters, La Veda Mecham of St. George, Utah, and Florence Le Master of Yakima; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood with Pastor Vern Sander officiating. Private committal was at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Lutheran Seminary or St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of Attrell’s Sherwood Chapel, 280 N.W. First St., Sherwood, OR 97140.

Reba K. M. Tognarelli
Reba Kathleen Mahaney Tognarelli of Portland died July 8, 2002, at home. She was 60. She was born March 7, 1942, in Susanville, Calif., to Aubra and Sarah (Harwood) Mahaney. She moved to Lafayette, Tenn., with her family at an early age and then the family moved to Newberg when she was age 5. She attended school in Newberg and graduated from Newberg High School. While in high school she was active in drama and was student body president. She married Ronald Tognarelli and they lived in several towns in Oregon. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed painting, drawing, writing poetry, being outdoors, going for walks and being around animals. Survivors include: daughter Jodi Malloy of Newberg; brother Louis Mahaney of Dundee; grandchild Keely Malloy; nephew Phillip Mahaney. She was preceded in death by husband, Ronald, in 1998. At the request of the family there will be no services at this time. Private committal will be held at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Humane Society in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

John S. Parker
John Sheldon Parker died July 9, 2002. He was 84.
He was born May 28, 1918, in Ontario, Canada, and became a naturalized United States citizen in May 1943 while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II; he served as a staff sergeant of the 237th Search Light Battalion stationed in the Philippines. A graduate of University of California Los Angeles and the Frank Wiggians Trade School of Los Angeles, after his service in the Army he worked for the Hughes Aircraft as a machinist before moving to Oregon in 1976. He was an active member of the Newberg community for many years, including serving on the board of directors for the Newberg Senior Center. He was married twice. Survivors include: cousin Margery Crofford of Huntington Beach, Calif., and niece Janie Nail of Vacaville, Calif. A memorial service will be held in the fall after school begins at Antonia Crater Elementary School where he served for more than eight years as a teacher’s aid.

Harold P. Adams
Harold Parker Adams of Fort Smith, Ark., died July 7, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was 82. He was a member of the Goddard United Methodist Church, the Retired Officers Association and the American Legion. He retired from the U.S. Army as a major, serving from 1944 to 1965. Survivors include: daughters, Kathy Kloeppel of Holts Summit, Mo., and Karen Barnard of Newberg; sons, Harold of Neidernhausen, Germany, and Charles Adams of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Edna Winkle of Texarkana, Texas, and Gladys Weakley of Bryan, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives LaErma and Moteze. A funeral service was held at Goddard United Methodist Church in Arkansas, with burial at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana. Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR, 72901.

Hazel E. Timmons
Hazel Eleanor Timmons died July 6, 2002, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 88. She was born Aug. 26, 1913, in Alberta, Canada, to Magus and Anna (Gustafson) Espedal. She started grade school in Cadogan, Alberta, and then moved with her parents to Portland at age 11. She finished elementary school at Kennedy School in Portland and graduated from Jefferson High School. She then received a teaching certificate from the Oregon Normal School at Monmouth. On July 15, 1935, she married Howard Timmons in Portland, where they then made their home. In 1957, they moved to a farm in the Red Hills near Dayton. She enjoyed cooking (according to her family she was a great bread baker, making seven to eight loaves a day) and taking care of her home and family. She was administrative assistant to her husband for his plastering business in Portland and then on the farm. She enjoyed being a counselor and helping at the summer youth camps for many years. She was a member of the Church of God in Newberg and served as the church treasurer; she also taught Sunday school classes and was a volunteer in many areas. After her husband died she decided to develop their investment property into Timmons Home Estates in Dayton. Survivors include: sons, Howard Jr. of Lincoln City and Craig of Dayton; daughters, Patricia Crawford of Dayton and Pamela Kaniut of Anchorage; brother Russell Espedal of Tualatin; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Howard in September 1988, daughter Marcia Ruckman, brother Clarence and sister Melva Olson. Chapel viewing and visitation hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday at Attrell’s Newberg Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Tigard Church of God with former Pastor Gale Hency officiating. Committal service will be held Saturday at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marcia Timmons Scholarship Fund at Warner Pacific College in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Lawrence M. Miller
Lawrence Mitchell Miller died July 2, 2002, at a Portland hospital. He was 77. He was born May 28, 1925, in Cupertino, Calif., to Emmett and Alta (Griswold) Miller. He graduated from high school in San Jose, Calif., and served in the U.S. Army during World War II from September 1943 to March 1946. After his honorable discharge he worked as a maintenance supervisor at the San Jose Community College for 28 years before retiring. He moved to Dundee about eight and a half years ago. On June 10, 1994, he married Audrey Hansen in Dundee. He enjoyed drawing, art, music, sports and old cars. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Newbery, enjoyed dining out, was an aviation buff and attended the Hillsboro Air Show. Survivors include: wife Audrey of Dundee; stepdaughters, Marlene Savage of Las Vegas, Shirley Stephenson and Janet Sabins of Dundee, Alice Baustian of Aurora and Connie Beseau of Newberg; stepsons, Bruce Beseau of Dundee and Mark Beseau of Newberg; brother Earl Miller of San Diego; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

John S. Parker
John S. Parker of Newberg died July 7, 2002. He was 84.
At the family’s request no services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

Harold P. Adams
Harold Parker Adams of Fort Smith, Ark., died July 7, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was 82. He was a member of the Goddard United Methodist Church, the Retired Officers Association and the American Legion. He retired from the U.S. Army as a major, serving from 1944 to 1965. Survivors include: daughters, Kathy Kloppel of Holts Summit, Mo., and Karen Barnard of Newberg; sons, Harold of Neidernhausen, Germany, and Charles Adams of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Edna Winkle of Texarkana, Texas, and Gladys Weakley of Bryan, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives LaErma and Moteze. A funeral service will be held Thursday at Goddard United Methodist Church in Arkansas, with burial Friday afternoon. at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana. The family will visit with friends this evening (Wednesday) at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR, 72901.

McKenzie Diane King-Ramirez
McKenzie Diane King-Ramirez of McMinnville died soon after birth on June 28, 2002, at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. Survivors include: parents, Albert and Amanda King-Ramirez of McMinnville; grandparents, John and Diane King of St. Paul and Betty Ramirez of Newberg; great-grandmothers, Donna Rowe of Carson City, Nev., and Mary Johnson of Sheridan; and half-brother Austin Ramirez of McMinnville. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, John and Elizabeth King, Bud and Jenesse Oviatt, Roy Johnson and Albert Ramirez. A memorial service and interment was held Friday at Greencrest Cemetery in Sheridan with family members officiating. Macy and Son Funeral Directors are in care of arrangements.

Henry H. Swindler
Henry H. Swindler of Newberg died June 28, 2002, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, N.C. He was 80. He was born April 21, 1922, in Hendricks County, Ind., to William and Mable (Woods). He married Martha Hayden on Oct. 22, 1942. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. in Indianapolis for 20 years as a salesman in the downtown store. In 1987, he retired. He was a member of Plainfield Bible Church in Plainfield, Ind., Gideons International and the American Legion. The couple moved to Newberg about two years ago. Survivors include: wife Martha of Newberg; daughters, Nora Adams of Newberg, Mary Stephens of Raleigh, N.C., Sara Haldi of Canfield, Ohio, and Rachel Tavera of Houston; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Plainfield Bible Church with Kevin Kottke officiating. Interment was held at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International.

Alnetta M. Gall
Newberg native Alnetta M. Gall died June 19, 2002, at a Bend hospital. She was 99. She was born Aug. 18, 1902, in Newberg to William and Annie (Bristow) Parrish. She grew up and attended school in Newberg. On April 11, 1926, she married William Gall in Newberg. She spent 40 years of her life in Bend and 60 years in Newberg. According to her family, she enjoyed being with family and friends, gardening and flowers. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bend and Newberg and enjoyed church activities. She attended the women’s group and enjoyed celebrating the holidays. Survivors include: daughters, Gloria Lengele of Black Butte Ranch, Carolyn Walker of Harbor, Sharlene Wanichek of Bend and Margaret Anderson of Corvallis; sister Lillie Kendall; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, William, in 1989, son Michael, daughter Betty Getsinger, five sisters, four brothers and her parents. A memorial service was held June 23, 2002, in Valley View Memorial Park Mausoleum in Newberg with Pastor David Case officiating. Private committal was at Valley View Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg First Christian Church women’s group in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Jerome G. Clancy
Jerome "Jerry" Gregory Clancy of Sherwood died June 27, 2002, at a Portland hospital. He was 63. He was born Oct. 6, 1938, in Portland to Thomas and Mary (O’Neill) Clancy. He attended Central Catholic High School where he met his wife, Madeleine Callanan, at a St. Mary’s dance. They were married in 1960 and moved to a house he built in Sherwood in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1962. He fought forest fires before joining the Portland Fire Department for a 27-year career. He knew firefighters in other areas including those at the Newberg and Dundee fire departments. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and the outdoors. According to his family he was a man of action rather than words, fiercely independent, loved to laugh and lived life to the fullest. He was also described as a devoted family man. Survivors include: wife Madeleine of Sherwood; daughters, Colleen Clancy-Eastman of Bellevue, Wash., and Ann Clancy of Arlington, Va; son Brian of Bend; brothers, John of Portland and Patrick of Charbonneau; sister Mary Clark of Reedly, Calif.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A recitation of the Rosary was held July 1 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Sherwood. A Requiem Mass was held July 2 at St. Francis Church. A Mass of Christian burial was held July 2 in the St. Francis Church with Father Tom McCarthy officiating. Concluding service was held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emanuel Hospital Burn Foundation in care of Attrell’s Sherwood Chapel, 280 N.W. First St., Sherwood, OR 97140.