OBITUARIES
Harold O. Wilson
Jan 7, 2012
Harold was born May 31, 1937 to Henry and Carolyn (Ellis) Wilson at Woodburn, Oregon. Spent most of his life in Woodburn before moving to Aumsville and then to Salem. He married Doris (Russell) Wilson in 1958 at Salem. He was a truck driver for H&W Transport for 30 yrs. Enjoyed playing guitar . He is survived by his spouse...
Gordon Arnold Wolfe
Jan 7, 2012
Gordon was born Sept. 8, 1932 to Elmer and Justine Wolfe at Salem, Oregon.Lived at Broadacres from 1932-1985 before moving to Salem. Married Lahoma Thornbrough at Salem 1971.Gordon enjoyed farming, camping, mechanic work, rodeo and raced cars at Woodburn Dragstrip. He is survived by his spouse Lahoma of Salem, children; Sally Wolfe of Woodburn, Annette Ernst of Hubbard, Billy W....
Amos Olai Brusven
Dec 28, 2011
Amos Olai Brusven 95 of Woodburn died Dec. 28, 2011. He was born Aug. 29, 1916 in Crosby, N. Dakota to Olai & Alma Svensrud- Brusven. The family moved to Woodburn in 1937. Served in WWII from 1941-1945 He worked in road construction and enjoyed fishing, carpentry and gardening.Survived by wife Pebble of 70 years; daughters Selma Vandergriff of Walker,...
Sheryl Lavonne Gantert (Barkey)
Dec 26, 2011
Sheryl was born December 29, 1944 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Lewis and Leona "Christina" (Thor) Barkley. Sheryl worked in security through Nordstrom's and Pinkerton for over 20 years, then later in life found great joy in real estate through Century 21. Sheryl was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Woodburn and very much enjoyed family functions, dancing and...
Harold Edward Hanson
Dec 22, 2011
LTC Harold E. ""Ole"" HansonSeptember 3rd, 1923 - December 22nd, 2011Our ""Ole"" passed away with his immediate family by his side on Dec. 22nd. LTC Hanson was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and later in the USAF. He served during WWII flying P-40 Warhawks and P-51 Mustangs. He was the ""Top Gun"" in his class 44-B....
Carol Faye Danskey (Smith)
Dec 21, 2011
Carol Danskey of Woodburn died December 21, 2011 at the age of 75. She was born October 20, 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia to Jaquelin & George Smith. She married Leonard Smith almost 24 years ago, he still resides in Woodburn, OR. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.
Rita Bernice Schneider (Koessler)
Dec 20, 2011
Rita (Koessler) SchneiderJan.02, 1919 - Dec. 20, 2011Rita died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Survivors include her 10 children: Paul, David, Tom, Marian, Stan, Catherine, Steve, Ginny, Lena, and Anne, plus 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Milo. Viewing will be 1-5p Wed.-Thu., 12/28-29, Simon Woodburn Funeral Chapel. Rosary 7p Thu., 12/29,...
