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NaDene L. Beckley
March 6, 1930 - Jan. 30, 2007
NaDene L. Beckley, 86, of Sandy died Jan. 30 in Sandy.
She was born in Niawa, Minn., to Harold and Elsie Buss.
Oregon had been her home for more than 50 years, and she lived in Monmouth and Portland.
She married William Beckley Oct. 4, 1938 in Vancouver, Wash.
She had been a teacher and homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Roger Beckley, Gloria Bean, Sandy Belch and Gary Beckley; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11 at Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes, 11667 SE Stevens, Portland.
Neptune Cremation Services handled arrangements.
Dorothy Ann Littlejohn
March 24, 1946 - Jan. 31, 2007
Dorothy Ann Littlejohn, 60, of Willamina died Jan. 31.
She was born in Dallas and grew up in Falls City. She graduated from Dallas High School.
For several years she worked as a medical receptionist in offices in Bend, Salem and Dallas and was a homemaker.
Dorothy married Doug Littlejohn Jan. 5, 1980 and moved to Willamina that same year.
Dorothy enjoyed collecting dolls, tole painting, gardening and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Littlejohn; son, Jon Schaffer; daughter, Brandi Schaffer; stepsons, Mike and Wes Littlejohn; stepdaughter, Nicole Garrett; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Service was Feb. 6 at Restlawn Funeral Home, Salem.
Melba A. Belwood
July 12, 1924 - Dec. 20, 2006
Melba A. Belwood, 82, of Dallas died Dec. 20.
She was born to Fred and Ethel Henry.
Melba married Bennett B. Belwood May 1940.
They moved to Oregon in 1946 and lived throughout the Willamette Valley until 1967. They then moved to Tooele, Utah where they were members of The Moose Lodge and participated in several other local activities. They moved back to Dallas in 1978.
Melba "Grammy Cookie" enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, bingo, crafts, and crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett in 1986 and two oldest sons, Fredrick B. Belwood in 2005 and Bennett M. Belwood in 2004.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon K. Woods and Tana L. Wilson; son, Monte G. Belwood; 21 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of a service contributions may be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in her memory.
Lillian Grace Elkins McGonegal
Aug. 8, 1909 - Feb. 5, 2007
Lillian Grace McGonegal, 97, of Salem, formerly of Monmouth, died Feb. 5.
Lillian was born in Webster City, Iowa to Arthur and Christina Nelson Elkins.
In 1928 she moved from Minnesota to Woodburn.
She married Zora "Mac" McGonegal on April 16, 1931. In 1948 they moved from Woodburn to Monmouth. He died on July 3, 1990.
Lillian was a member of the Monmouth Christ's Church, Monmouth Delphian Book Club, Monmouth Hobby Club, Rebekah Lodge, Monmouth Senior Center and was co-founder in 1964 of the Monmouth Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, William, Harold and Melvin; a sister, Ella; and a grandchild, Lorri Zastoupil.
Survivors include her son, John (Kristine) McGonegal of Salem; daughter, Margaret (Sam) Anderson of Salem; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Feb. 9 at Monmouth Christ's Church Methodist & Presbyterian United.
Contributions may be made to Christ's Church Methodist & Presbyterian United, 412 W. Clay St. Monmouth, OR 97361.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.
Sharen Bell
Dec. 31, 1947 - Jan. 28, 2007
Sharen Bell, 59, of Monmouth died Jan. 28.
Sharen was born in Lebanon.
Survivors include her mother, Alda Magie of Eugene; sisters, Karen Croston and Lorie Bradley; and brothers, Lary Bergstrom, Gary Bergstrom and Dusty Bergstrom.
Memorial service was Feb. 6 at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church in Monmouth.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.
Anna A. Mauldin
Nov. 14, 1916 - Feb. 5, 2007
Anna A. Mauldin, 90, of Monmouth died Feb. 5.
Anna was born in Platteville, Wis., and spent most of her adult life in Oregon and Washington. In the last six years of her life she lived in Monmouth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel A. Mauldin, on Sept. 17, 1965; daughter, Ruth; grandsons, Faron and Johnathan Lace; brothers, George, Tony, Kiki; and three sisters, Ruth and a set of twin girls.
Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Mauldin of Seattle; daughter, Jenny Lacey Rettke of Monmouth; brothers, Clyde Moller of Taylors, S.C., and Donald Moller of Lynnwood, Wash.; sisters, Camilla Horton of Mason, Mich., Rosemary Lettman of Beaver Dan, Wis., and Velma Hamilton of Wenatchee, Wash.; two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
A "Reception Memorial Gathering" was held Feb. 7 at historic Gentle House in Monmouth was hosted by Western Oregon University Foundation employees and friends.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.
Katherine "Kay" Clara Slater
Sept. 9, 1914 - Jan. 23, 2007
Katherine "Kay" Clara Slater, 92, of Dallas died Jan. 23 in Dallas.
She was born as Katherine Clara Heinemeier in Seguine, Texas.
She married Chester Slater Jan. 24, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. They were married nearly 60 years and resided in several towns in Oregon including Philomath, Suver, and most recently Falls City.
Her favorite hobbies were cooking for family, friends, church potlucks, and civic activities, as well as growing a large vegetable and lavish flower garden.
She was a member of the Falls City Christian Church and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Slater; brothers, Marvin Heinemeier and "Happy" Heinemeier; sister, Frieda Heinemeier; and grandson, Scot Slater.
Survivors include her sons; Vern Slater of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and Keith Slater of Philomath; sister, Sylvia Moran of San Antonio; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
In lieu of flowers and plants contributions may be made to the Dallas Retirement Village in Kay's name.
