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Frances Scarola
Nov. 30, 1930 - Jan. 8, 2008
Frances Scarola, 77, of Monmouth died Jan. 8 in Monmouth.
She was born to Paula and Salvador Guerrero in San Francisco.
Frances married and raised five children in Santa Clara, Calif.
She was employed as a secretary to the Admiral of Moffett Field Naval Air Station in Mountain View, Calif. Upon retiring, she served for more than 20 years as a volunteer for Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara and later moved to Monmouth.
She was a mother who asked for nothing and gave everything.
Survivors include her children, Leonard Scarola of Campbell, Calif., Christopher Scarola of Manteca, Calif., Daniel Scarola of Medford, Jeanette Alexander of Whittier, Calif., and Paula Guthrie of Australia; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
At her request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
Ellen Virginia Gile
April 29, 1926 - Jan. 8, 2008
Ellen Virginia Gile, 81, of Independence died Jan. 8.
Graveside service was Jan. 15 at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
Robert E. Ross
Aug. 19, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2008
Robert E. Ross, 79, of Independence died Jan. 13.
Robert was born in Ventura, Calif., to E. Earle and Margarette DeHaven Ross.
He graduated from high school in Lompoc, Calif. He worked for Johns-Manville Co. in Lompoc. He served his apprenticeship to become an A&E mechanic. He opened his own crop dusting business in 1953, which he sold to his son, Robert, in 1985. He was part of the Sheriff's Aero Squadron in Santa Barbara, Calif., and was a technical counselor for the Experimental Aircraft Association. He moved to Hawaii and started a tour business, flying tourists around the volcano. Robert moved to Independence in 2002.
Robert enjoyed building planes and helping others build theirs. He enjoyed traveling to air shows.
Robert was a member of the AOPA, EAA in Hilo, Hawaii and Independence, Half Hundred Club, Caterpillar Club, and Rotary in Hilo, Hawaii.
Robert received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the FAA in 1998, and the Paul Harris Award from Rotary. A park has been named in his honor in Pahoa, Hawaii - the "Robert E. Ross Park."
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Cole.
Survivors include his wife, Kayla Ross of Independence; daughters, Candace Griffith of Australia and Allison (Mike) Mann of California; sons, Rob (Marcia) Ross of California, Steven and Mark Scovel of Vermont; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2000 SW First Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97201.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
John T. Mathis
Feb. 14, 1922 - Nov. 30, 2007
John T. Mathis, 85, coach at Independence High School from 1947 to 1950, died in Klamath Falls on Nov. 30.
Mathis taught biology and boys physical education and, in his first year, served as head coach for football, basketball and baseball. A track and field program that had been discontinued during World War II was also reintroduced by Mathis. Thirteen boys turned out.
John was born in Flagstaff, Ariz. The family moved to Klamath Falls in 1927 and John graduated from high school there in 1940. He attended Pacific University in Forest Grove and lettered four years in four major sports. His college years were interrupted by service in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade aboard the USS Yancey in the South Pacific.
John married his college sweetheart, Patricia Cruver, in San Diego in 1943. He returned to college, graduated in 1947 and was hired to teach and coach in Independence.
There, he was successful in turning the athletic programs around. One of his top athletes, Darrel "Mouse" Davis, was quarterback for his successful football team and is still coaching at Portland State.
After the Independence and Monmouth school districts merged and Central High began, Mathis returned to the Klamath Basin in 1952 where he taught and served as an administrator for several districts. He had obtained his master's degree in education from Oregon State University and later his school administrator's credentials from the University of Oregon.
John's wife, Pat, died from cancer and years later John met and married Patricia Taylor Erbes in 1976 in Klamath Falls. He helped raise her four children. Their combined family of eight children grew to include 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
John retired in 1983 after 36 years of involvement in education. His lifelong passion was youth sports and that continued as he was a coach, friend and mentor of his own children and grandchildren plus hundreds of other youth in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and AAU basketball. In his vigorous life, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and attending youth sports activities throughout the Klamath Basin.
John suffered a stroke on Christmas Eve 2006, but after three weeks in a rehabilitation center and months of recuperation he returned to a more active life. He and Pat attended numerous basketball, track, baseball and football events.
Contributions are suggested to Mazama High School for sports participation scholarships where John's son coaches. Make checks to: Mazama High School, John Mathis Memorial Scholarship Fund, and send in care of Al Oppliger, 848 N. Craven, Monmouth, OR 97361. Al was one of John's student athletes at IHS.
Caroline E. Staniford
Sept. 29, 1933 - Jan. 10, 2008
Caroline E. Staniford, 74, of Perrydale died Jan. 10 in McMinnville.
She was born in Wausa, Neb., to Martin and Caroline Person Johnson.
The family moved to Salem in 1934 and settled in the Rickreall area and had their family farm at Crowley Station.
Caroline married Virgil Staniford on Dec. 16, 1950, in Dallas.
Caroline enjoyed knitting and crocheting, along with playing the piano and organ. She enjoyed children. Caroline was a school bus driver and was a row boss in the berry fields. She enjoyed cooking and was proud of her Swedish heritage. She was always there and willing to help out.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gaylord and Martin "Hap" Johnson, and a sister, Marjorie Cutler.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil; sons, John (Carol) Staniford of Lyle, Wash., and Dean (Gail) Staniford of Prineville; daughters, Jeanette (Denny) Wilfong of Perrydale, and Susan (Brian) Philips of Sherwood; sister, Joyce Teters of Silver Springs, Nev.; brother, Joe (Myrna) Johnson of Rickreall; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Service was Jan. 15 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, Doernbecher Children's Hospital or American Cancer Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
To send an online condolences: www.dallastribute.com.
Kermit "Mel" Melvin Courter
May 10, 1926 - Jan. 4, 2008
Kermit "Mel" Melvin Courter, 81, of Redmond died Jan. 4.
He was born in Dallas to Kermit C. and Clara Ingram Courter.
He joined the Navy following high school basketball season and served in the South Pacific.
He married Donna Abel on Nov. 25, 1949, and they were married for 58 years.
Mel worked for Willamette Industries and transferred to Redmond in 1966. When the mill shut down he worked at Juniper Golf Club before retiring. He had been a member of the club since 1967.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially the six trips to Hawaii they had taken following his retirement, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Courter, and a grandson, Travis Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Courter of Redmond; sons, Gary and Rocky Courter, both of Portland; daughter, Jan Johnson of McMinnville; brother, Don Courter of Dallas; sister, Joann Marshall of Independence; and four grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Hospice of Bend, 2698 NE Courtney Dr., Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.
Autumn Funeral in Redmond handled arrangements.
Leona R. Miles
Jan. 14, 1921 - Jan. 7, 2008
Leona R. Miles, 86, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 7.
Memorial service is pending with Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service of Salem.
Samuel Ediger
Feb. 7, 1919 - Jan. 8, 2008
Samuel Ediger, 88, of Dallas died Jan. 8.
Service and intermenty will be private.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
