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Wanda Delores Pearl Bassett Goebel
Sept. 9, 1928 - April 11, 2007
Wanda Delores Pearl Bassett Goebel, 78, of Salem died April 11.
She was born in Wallowa and graduated from Wallowa High School in 1946. She married Kenneth Anthony Goebel in 1949.
She spent her life raising her family and working.
She retired in 1987 and spent her last 20 years enjoying her life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, in 1987.
Survivors include her daughters, Kristy Gifford of Independence, Lorrie Wade of Hermiston, Julie Goebel of Fremont, Calif., Tonia Dunn of Bend, and Tiffany Rush of Coos Bay; and five grandchildren.
Memorial service is 1 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice.

Olive M. Mason
Jan. 13, 1914 - April 16, 2007
Olive M. Mason, 93, of Salem died April 16 in Salem.
Olive was born to Lucy and John Buchanan. She grew up in Arizona.
Her two daughters were her pride and joy. She was a single mom during difficult times but was a powerful self-made woman who embraced challenges with courage and strength. She also was an outstanding businesswoman.
At Olive's request no service will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

Maxine Chaffin
Jan. 2, 1934 - April 14, 2007
Maxine Chaffin, 73, of Monmouth died April 14.
She was born in McMinnville to Norris and Florence Graham Gile.
Maxine graduated from Dayton High School.
She married Harry Leavitt on June 4, 1955 in Portland.
Maxine worked at Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University) from 1962 until her retirement in 1989 as payroll supervisor.
Maxine married Claude Chaffin on Feb. 12, 1977, in Vancouver, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Maxine enjoyed mysteries, crossword puzzles and traveling.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Leavitt of Seattle and Patti Smith of DeLand, Fla.; and brother, Michael Graham of Las Vegas.
Service was April 17 at Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas and intermenty was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral Home.

Janie Bell McWhirter
Sept. 9, 1936 - April 15, 2007
Janie Bell McWhirter, 70, of Dallas died April 15.
She was born in Spur, Texas to Jack and Jessie Bell Suggs Kizziah.
The family moved to Bend in 1945 and later settled in Salem.
Janie graduated from South Salem High School in 1955. She later graduated from Phagan's Beauty School.
Janie operated the Debonair Beauty Salon in Dallas.
She was also a beautician for the Fairview Training Center. She later opened a beauty salon in her home.
Janie married Doug "Wayne" McWhirter on July 13, 1968, in Reno, Nev. Wayne was in the Navy. After years of travelling they moved to Salem and then settled in Dallas in 1975.
She was an active member of Dallas First Baptist Church and a Bible study group.
She was known as "the craft lady." She enjoyed making quilts, ceramics, toll painting, knitting and sewing. She had crafts at the Holiday Fair each year.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne; daughter, Nicole (Charley) Engelfried of Dallas; son, Doug (Venessa) McWhirter of Dallas; brothers, Jack Kizziah of Buckley, Wash., and John Kizziah of Salem; sister, Jody Bartruff of Salem; and two grandchildren.
Service is 1 p.m., Friday, April 20 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Paul Michael Hutchens
April 14, 1943 - April 15, 2007
Paul Michael Hutchens, 64, of Dallas died April 15.
Graveside service is 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21 at Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Friends of Felines in Salem.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.

Catherine "Kitty" Perkins
April 20, 1910 - April 17, 2007
Catherine "Kitty" Perkins, 96, of Dallas died April 17.
Services are pending with Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, 503-623-3286.

Virginia M. Zarate
Nov. 18, 1922 - May 13, 2007
Virginia M. Zarate, 84, of Independence died May 13.
She was born in Robstown, Texas.
Virginia married Jesus Zarate Aug. 26, 1940. Jesus and Virginia moved to Oregon in 1960 and lived on Green Villa farm just north of Independence. Their family migrated throughout the northwest as they followed the different crops. In 1972 the family purchased a home in Independence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus, brother, Roberto, sister, Horalia, daughter, Victoria, grandson, Raul and great grandson, Adrian.
Survivors include her children, Guadalupe Cedillo, Peidad Zarate, Jose Manuel Zarate, Maria Horalia Zarate and Gerardo Zarate; sister, Eva Salas; brothers, Geronimo and Ricardo Marroquin; 23 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial was May 18 at St. Patrick Catholic Church and vault intermenty followed at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence handled arrangements.

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