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Elaine May Kerr
Nov. 1, 1968 - May 9, 2006
Elaine May Kerr, 37, of Dallas died May 9 in Dallas.
She was born in Salem to G.L. and Darlene Roy Nickeson.
She grew up in Independence and graduated from Dallas High School in 1986.
She married Michael R. Kerr April 17, 2003 in Dallas.
Elaine worked for Northwest Senior Services as a caregiver for the past three years.
She enjoyed dancing and listening to her husband's classic rock and blues band.
Survivors include her husband, Mike of Dallas; sons, J.J. Carmichael of Bellingham, Wash., John Carmichael, Stephen Carmichael and Joseph "Joey" Michael Kerr, all of Dallas; parents, Gill Nickeson of Harrisburg and Darlene Nickeson of Dallas; and grandfather, Joseph Roy.
Graveside service was May 15 in the Dallas Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
William "Bill" Woodrum
Oct. 16, 1915 - May 17, 2006
William "Bill" Woodrum, 90, of Salem died May 17.
He was born in Gymond, Okla., to Lenny and Eva Brinkley Woodrum.
Bill rode the rails from Oklahoma west to Oregon in 1936. He married Marjory Engblom June 15, 1942 in Vancouver, Wash.
Bill served in the Navy during World War II.
He and Marjory made their home in Falls City, where they operated a dairy farm until moving to Salem in 1955. The family later moved to Dallas and stayed for about 15 years before settling in Salem in 1987.
Bill enjoyed boxing in the Navy and always had a love for the sport. He also liked hunting, fishing and playing pool.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marjory; son, Bill Woodrum of Dallas; daughters, Ramona Faye Hestekind of Salem and Diane Lombardo of Auburn, Wash.; stepdaughter, Mary McGraw of Oklahoma; sisters, Goldie Barnes, Evalene Sapp, Daisy Chase, and Imagene Jandera; brothers, Avis and L.B. Woodrum; nine grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 20 at in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Lautenbach
April 7, 1909 - May 18, 2006
Ruth Elizabeth Lautenbach, 97, of Salem, formerly of Monmouth, died May 18 in Salem.
She was born in Pella, Iowa.
Ruth attended Central College in Pella, Iowa for two years before receiving her bachelor of science degree in physical education and a masters degree at the University of Iowa. She earned a doctorate from the University of Colorado.
Ruth taught for more than seven years at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and then moved to Oregon and taught at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, until her retirement in 1974.
At her request no service will be held.
Private intermenty will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Contributions may be made to the Dr. Ruth E. Lautenbach Scholarship Fund at Western Oregon University.
Arrangements were handled by Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence.
Urho Kullervo Hammer
March 4, 1918 - May 18, 2006
Urho Kullervo Hammer, 88, of Dallas died May 18 in Dallas.
He was born in Ionia, Mich.
Private family services were held.
Arrangements handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Robert Charles Morton
July 13, 1922 - May 17, 2006
Robert Charles Morton, 83, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Salem, died May 17. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Doris Morton.
He was a resident of Salem from 1979 to 2005.
He served in the Marines in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart medal.
Bob was talented in many ways. He taught drama at Madison High School in Portland. In his career he produced and directed several private and community plays, did set design and construction, and worked for Disney Corporation doing sets for the 1950s movie "The Chartreuse Caboose."
He was a model train enthusiast who spent hours at his craft. Bob was a gifted craftsman, often finding clever ways to complete challenging projects.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ruth G. Morton; sons, Victor C. Morton of Independence, Russell C. Morton of Eugene, and Lawrence C. Morton of Rockford; sister, Shirley Gunesch of Gresham; and four grandchildren.
Private service was May 22 in Rockford.
Teri Linn Caldwell
July 23, 1960 - May 17, 2006
Teri Linn Caldwell of Eugene, formerly of Monmouth died May 17.
She was born in Pendleton to Jerry and Sharon Epperson.
Teri moved to Salem at age 6 and to Eugene when she was 10. She graduated from North Eugene High School in 1978.
She married Charles Caldwell Oct. 17, 1987 and lived in Monmouth until moving back to Eugene in 2001.
Teri was a very talented, creative and caring person. She had many interests but her true passion was raising and showing her Persian cats, which earned national recognition with many ribbons, awards and trophies.
Survivors include her husband, Charles; children, Emilee and Zachary; mother and stepfather, Sharon and Jerry Bishop; father, Jerry Epperson; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Tracy Jones; and grandmother, Ruby Miller.
Celebration of her life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at Central Baptist Church in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. .
Terry Lynn Berkey
March 22, 1965 - May 19, 2006
Terry Lynn Berkey, 41, of Salem died May 19 in a work accident in Keizer.
He was born in McMinnville. He grew up in North Salem and graduated from Gervais High School in 1983.
Terry was a skilled and gifted mechanic who worked alongside his Dad at Broadway Garage.
Terry loved fishing and hunting and being in the outdoors. His favorite pastime was boating and he was happiest when he spent time in his boat with his family. He recently completed an extensive remodeling of his home doing much of the work himself. His other favorite pastimes were spending time with his nieces and nephews, working with them at the shop, teasing them, and helping them to fish or spending time hunting with them.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Shanon and his children, David and Brandy; parents Ralph and Patricia Berkey; sisters, Laura Ragon and Kim Christofferson; grandmother, Leona Wilson; and his mother-in-law, Diana George.
Celebration of Terry's life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Dayspring Fellowship, 1755 Lockhaven Drive NE, Keizer. Burial will follow at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery, where Terry's wife and children are members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
