OBITUARIES
James Sawin Thompson
Feb 23, 2016
Reverend James S. Thompson, born May 25, 1920 in Washington, D.C. was called home February 23, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He served in Army Intelligence during WWII and married Eloise Nafziger in 1943. Jim graduated from Florida Southern University and earned his Master's of Divinity degree from Emory University in 1953. Jim led...
David Alger Fitch
Feb 17, 2016
Well dad, you never failed to be the first to arrive at any party or gathering. Though it pains us to say so, it makes perfect sense that even to Heaven, God found it His perfect timing for you to arrive when the rest of us felt it a little too early. David Alger Fitch passed into glory on Wednesday,...
Dorothy Evelyn Himmelberg
Feb 15, 2016
Dorothy Evelyn Himmelberg (nee Antrim) died peacefully on February 15 in Sherwood, Oregon at the age of 90. Dorothy is survived by her children, Claudia Himmelberg Worl McCarter and Jerome Himmelberg, Jr. along with their respective spouses Brian McCarter and Barbara Taylor Himmelberg; her siblings Thelma Hamilton, Lillian Cook, George Antrim, and Carl Antrim; her grand children by her daughter...
Shawn Eric Parsons
Feb 12, 2016
Shawn Eric Parsons, 48 Shawn Eric Parsons passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, February 12th, 2016. Shawn is survived by his parents Gerald and Carolyn Parsons, brother Richard Parsons, and his loving wife Traci Parsons of nine years. Shawn is lovingly remembered by his parents, brother, wife, sons Ryan and Daniel McKennie, cousins, nieces,...
Doris Louise Krueger
Feb 12, 2016
Doris Louise Krueger, 90, passed away Feb. 12, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Doris was born in Chenango Forks, New York to Fred and Dollie Bacon. She married Joe Krueger on Mar. 15, 1942 and relocated to Hubbard/Aurora area in 1960. Doris spent most of her years as a homemaker. She will be most remembered for...
Dennis Fredrick Wilmes
Feb 11, 2016
Dennis Fredrick Wilmes passed away on February 11 at the age of 65. Dennis was born on September 12, 1950 in Woodburn, Oregon to Fred and Patricia Wilmes. He spent most of his life living on the family farm near Butteville. He attended North Marion schools and graduated in 1969. After High School Dennis enlisted in the National Guard and...
Michael James Sowa
Feb 10, 2016
Michael James Sowa died at the age of 75 on February 10, 2016. Mike was born March 24, 1940 to Joseph P. and Hazel J. (Hastie) Sowa. He married Mary M. "Margaret" Burpee on February 1, 1964 in Portland, OR. After graduating from University of Portland, Mike served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Returning to Woodburn, he worked alongside his...
James Edward Rambeau I
Jan 30, 2016
James Edward Rambeau I died at the age of 71 on Jan. 30, 2016 at his residence. We lost a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. James always had a smile on his face for any and all that came in contact with him. He spoke to everyone with much wisdom, truth and love. James touched many lives out of...
Charles Clarence Hoke
Jan 18, 2016
Charles Clarence Hoke Born February 5th 1935 passed away on January 18th 2016 Born in Ellensburg Washington to Hazel and Patrick McGwin. Chuck went to many schools throughout his youth. He graduated from Yelm High School in 1953. He joined the Army at the age of 19 , and served in Europe until 1956. After leaving the service he tried...
Irene Jean Scott
Jan 11, 2016
Irene Scott of Woodburn, Oregon passed away Monday the Eleventh of January at 5:42 pm. She was 87 years old or in her case, young. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, three sons and their wives, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way. She will always be remembered by her friends and family...
Cynthia Marie Reyes
Jan 11, 2016
Funeral service Thurs.- Jan. 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel- Woodburn. Interment to follow at Belle Passi Cemetery.
Evelyn Francis Teel
Jan 11, 2016
Evelyn "Bedo" Frances Teel Evelyn passed away on January 11, 2016 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on October 8, 1929 to parents Reid and Hattie Inghram of Lapwai and Lewiston, Idaho. Evelyn grew up in the Lewiston Idaho area. She and her siblings worked hard when they were young helping their mother Hattie run the...
Vera Rose Bernt
Jan 10, 2016
Vera Rose (Kahut) Bernt traded her earthly home for her Heavenly home on January 10, 2016. She died at the age of 90 from natural causes in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17, 1925 in Woodburn and for most of her life lived in the Woodburn/Gervais area other than a short time in Minneapolis...
David Jerome Jones
Jan 8, 2016
David Jerome Jones (1940 – 2016) David Jones was born in Seattle, WA on July 12, 1940. He was the first of four children born to Oliver and Winifred Jones. The young couple had tried for nearly six years to have a baby, and after the doctor put Ollie on a special diet, which included wheat germ and celery, David...
Maria Garcia Vasquez
Jan 7, 2016
Rosary Jan. 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church- Gervais.
Orville Robert Krebs
Jan 6, 2016
ORVILLE ROBERT KREBS Reverend Orville Robert Krebs, 89, died on January 6, 2016 at his home in Wilsonville, OR. Orville was born in Beatrice, Nebraska to Emil and Ella Krebs on June 9, 1926. The family values of self-reliance and hard work, balanced with humor and a general vigor for life were burnished as he matured through his life. His...
Royal "Roy" John Acker
Jan 5, 2016
Royal John Acker December 12, 1929 – January 5, 2016 Royal John Acker passed away January 5th, 2016, in Wilsonville, Oregon. He was 86 years old. He was born December 12, 1929 in Chicago, to Royal and Lillian Acker. He grew up on a farm in Kansas, saying many times that was the best time of his life. At age...
Edith B. Cole
Jan 2, 2016
Edith B. "Schatzi Cole Born January 25, 1931. Died January 2, 2016 Schatzi was born in the Bronx, NY to Fred and Clara Roegner. She and her family later moved to Brockton, MA while she was in middle school. While in high school, she and her family moved to Oak Park, IL where Schatzi graduated from Steinmezt High School. After...
