William E. McDonald
MCDONALD, William E. - Age 84, of Roseburg died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday March 12, 2001. William was born April 2, 1916 in Tacoma, Washington. He spent his youth in Tacoma where he grew up around the family owned restaurant operated by the only father he knew, Shaddy Ram and his mother Gertrude Ram. He joined the Navy during World War II and served on dirigibles (blimps) and later served as a anti-aircraft gunner on board the USS Mission bay, a light carrier assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. In 1943, Bill met Phyllis Bartholomew, of Providence, Rhode Island, at a USO dance held there. They married the next year in Newport, Rhode Island. After the war the McDonalds settled in the Olympia, Washington area where Bill worked with the local lumber mill. In 1949 they moved to the Oakland area where they raised their family and Bill worked for Roseburg area lumber mills as a railcar loader. Following his retirement from the mill, Bill worked for several years for the Tyee Tree Nursery in Oakland. Then in semi-retirement, he worked as the groundskeeper of the Valley View Cemetery in Sutherlin. He fully retired in 1987 and moved to Roseburg. Phyllis passed away in 1999. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Gregory McDonald, ND, Portland and Janice McDonald, Beaverton and their daughter, Caitlin McDonald, Portland; two grandchildren, children of his son, Robert McDonald whom preceded him in death, Gregg McDonald, Klamath Falls, and Aleah McDonald, Portland. From his first marriage he is survived by sons, Lowell Allen, Saugus, California and grandchildren, Denise and Daniel and Ronald Allen of La Quinta, California and grandchildren, Michael and Pamela. He is further survived by three nieces Jackie Fleming, Oakland, Oregon; Dana Remero, Centralia, Washington; Barbara Blevins, Springfield, Virginia; and nephew, Orville Green, JR., Arlington, Washington; special friends, Judy Butler and Jean Thompson both of Roseburg, and Kate Gerity of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Memorial graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2001 at the Cedar Hills Cemetery in Oakland at the flagpole. A gathering will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fleming. ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES is serving the family. Memorials will be appreciated to the Douglas Hospice.

Edward De Hart
De HART, Edward - Age 76, of Springfield, OR passed away February 28, 2001. He was born in Barwell, NE on December 31, 1924 to Charles and Laura (Ziegler) De Hart. He was married to Martha Ellen Hastings in Centralia, WA on October 28, 1950. They were married for 50 years. He graduated high school in Elma, Wa. Edward was in the Navy and was in World War II from 1942 to 1946 and was a gunner's mate 2C. He was a television service technician in Montgomery, Ward. He loved to go fishing, hunting, traveling and family vacations. He is survived by his wife Martha Ellen De Hart; two sons, Richard Allen De Hart of Pleasant Hill, OR, Donald Wayne De Hart of Fontana, Ca; daughter, Patricia Lorane Byrd of Portland, OR.; sister, Charlotte Carmichael of Lacey, WA. and six grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Vine Street Baptist Church in Roseburg, OR. A family inurnment will be held at Roseburg Memorial Gardens.

John Max Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD, John Max - Age 84, of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001 in a Roseburg care center. He was born May 13, 1916 in Nahcotta, Washington to Jack and May (Van Valkenburg) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the 7th Infantry on the Aleutian Islands. Marshall Islands, Philippine Islands and Ryukus. On June 15, 1951 in Sweet Home, Oregon he married Vera Ferguson. Mr. Fitzgerald worked as a log truck driver and mechanic for Updegrave Logging Company in Foster, Oregon. In 1959 the Fitzgeralds moved to Bend, Oregon where Max worked as a heavy duty mechanic for the Oregon State Highway Department until his retirement in 1989. The Fitzgeralds moved to Sutherlin in 1989 where Max worked on the equipment and helped finish the SKP Park. Max is survived by his wife Vera of Sutherlin, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Henry. Memorial service will be held Monday March 5, 2001 at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse at the Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin. Interment will be in the Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend, Oregon. Chapel of the Firs in Sutherlin, Oregon is in charge of arrangements.

Robert L. L. Goldie
GOLDIE, Robert L. - Born November 29, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, died on February 14, 2001, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born to John Cooper Goldie and Elenor Sinclair Goldie, who preceded him in death. Bob was one of six siblings and is survived by one sister who resides in Illinois. Survivors also include his wife Christine Evans-Goldie of Roseburg, Oregon, daughter Chris Goldie Markham of Sacramento, California, her husband Ronald Markham and their daughter Samantha Goldie Markham, and daughter Alisha Evans-Goldie of Roseburg, Oregon He also has a son and a daughter who reside in California. Master sergeant Goldie retired from the United States Marine Corps after 21 years of faithful service. His military career took him to all corners of the world. Military service included World War II, the Korean War where he survived the Chosin Reservoir, two tours in Vietnam, and embassy duty in several nations. In 1957 he also participated in one of the military experiments involving troops and nuclear devices. Msgt Goldie was also an expert in communications and marksmanship. Bob also retired after 20 years from the California State Automobile Association Insurance Company. In 1990 he moved to Roseburg where he enjoyed woodworking projects and raising animals on a small ranch in Lookingglass. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Bob attended Redeemers Fellowship and was blessed by knowing the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2001, at 1p.m. at Redeemers Fellowship with Pastor Steve Walker officiating. We will be celebrating Bob's wonderful life. Interment will follow at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Redeemers Fellowship, where Bob's heart and prayers remained until the end.

Miriam Bretschneider Lamphere Johnson
JOHNSON, Miriam Bretschneider Lamphere - Passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2001 in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born in Denver, Colorado on May 20, 1909. She was the oldest daughter of Herman C. Bretschneider, an early pioneer of the oil business and Louise Fuller Bretschneider. Miriam grew up in Denver and graduated from East Denver High School in 1927. She went to the University of Colorado for two years where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She graduated from the University of Nebraska, majoring in zoology. She was trained as a medical technologist and worked at the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Presbyterian Hospital in Denver. After marrying P. Harold Lamphere and residing in St. Louis, Missouri, she returned with her husband and two daughters to Denver. She lived in the Park Hill neighborhood and was an active member of Montview Presbyterian Church, the PEO Sisterhood, the American Association of University Woman and the Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Harold Lamphere died in 1954 and she married Walter L. Johnson of Denver, who died in 1976. In 1994 she moved to Roseburg, Oregon to be near her daughter, Jemma. Miriam loved to travel and dance and enjoyed reading and politics. She is survived by her two daughters Louise Lamphere of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jemma Crae (previously named Marcia Lamphere); a grandson Peter Bret Lamphere and three step children, Robert Johnson of Ontario, Canada, Janice Jankovsky of Grandby, Colorado and George Johnson of Walnut, California. Contributions may be made in memory of Miriam to the Woman of the West Museum, 1536 Wynkoop, Denver, Colorado 80202. Graveside services will be held in Denver, Colorado Monday March 5, 2001 at 3 p.m. within the grounds of Fairmount Cemetery. Fairmount Mortuary (303) 399-0697 is in charge of arrangements. Local arrangements are in the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY.

Donald Carlos Toye
TOYE, Donald Carlos - Age 84, of Roseburg, passed away February 28, 2001, at a local hospital. He was born in Portland, OR on April 16, 1916 to Zenas and Marguerite (Kurtz) Toye. During World War II he served in the Army Air Force as a co-pilot of a B-24. He was shot down in a raid over Munich, parachuted into Luxembourg, and escaped with the help of the Resistance Movement. He is the author of a published book entitled "Flight from Munich" about his experiences as he walked from Belgium to Switzerland. He was invited to Luxembourg in 1998 and honored for his contribution to the liberation of Luxembourg. He belonged to a writing group and wrote short stories that were included in a bound book called "Toye Collection". He lived in the Roseburg area for 32 years. He owned and operated D.C. Toye & Co., a rock crushing business. After retirement in 1986 he enjoyed his fruit orchard at Winston. He was a member of the Southern Oregon War Birds, Vision Northwest and First Christian Church of Roseburg. He is remembered as a very loving man and wonderful grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lela; children Gregory Toye, Beaverton, Or, Douglass Toye and his wife Claudia, Tualatin, OR.; daughter Janine Schukart, Beaverton, OR; step children Wayne Tyler and wife Kathie, Stayton, OR, Gary Tyler and wife Ann, Roseburg, OR,; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Robson, Portland, OR, Mary Mitchell, Walnut Creek, CA., Betty Wey, Denver, CO. Disposition is by cremation. The family suggests remembrances to Vision Northwest. The date of the memorial service will be announced later. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jane (Hartranft) Yoder
YODER, Mary Jane (Hartranft) - Entered into rest February 25, 2001. A native of Elkhart, IN, age 80. Beloved wife of the late Forrest Yoder. Loving mother of Barbara Klessinger of San Jose, Dennis Yoder of Reno, NV and Ron Yoder of San Jose. Devoted sister of Helen Cripe of Elkhart, IN. Caring grandmother of Cori Yoder of San Jose, Stacey Lovitt of Davis, Grant Yoder of Chico and Jennifer Yoder and Kelly Yoder of San Jose. Mary Jane and Forrest built their first house by hand together and later in life converted a old school house in Roseburg, OR, for their retirement home were they spent many years Mary Jane also loved gardening and could make anything grow and also enjoyed and was talented in sculpting, painting and crafts. She was a resident of the Villages in San Jose and lived many years in Elkhart, IN. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Alameda Family Saratoga-Cupertino Funeral Home 12341 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Saratoga (408) 257-6262.

Leo Edgmon
Edgmon, Leo - age 76, of Myrtle Creek, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2001 at a local care center. He was born July 30, 1924 in Swain, Arkansas, son of William Pickle and Mary (Self) Edgmon. He was united in marriage to Rebia Farrell on May 30, 1944 in Hawthorne, Nevada. He worked in Norway, Oregon from 1947 until 1973 and retired from Roseburg Lumber Company in 1986. Leo enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and crabbing and he loved to work in his garden. He is loved and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Rebia of Myrtle Creek; children, Mary Prince and her husband Roger of Riddle,OR. Sharon Colman and her husband Gene of Wichita, KA. Suzi Riley and her husband Michael of North Bend, OR. William Leo "Lee" Edgmon of Myrtle Creek, OR; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving four sisters Clara Wing and her husband Leroy of Idaho Falls,ID, Ardeth Konkell of Caldwell, ID, Lois Knight and her husband Johnny of Coquille, OR, Loretta Farrell and her husband George of Arizona.A brother, Franklin Edgmon and his wife Geniva of Eugene, OR, many nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters, Pearley and Faye and three brothers, Vern, Clyde and Ray preceded him in death. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Mortuary with private family services to be held at a later time.

Ida May Johnson
JOHNSON, Ida May - Ida May Johnson went to bed and never woke up March 18, 2001. She passed on peacefully while asleep; as her spirit went on to meet with the others that went ahead of her. She is survived by her caring son Larry Johnson. She was born March 24, 1905 to Abraham Lincoln Thrush and Eliza Elizabeth Thrush at Camas Valley, Oregon. She was married 54 years to Roy Johnson who preceded her in death November 1990. She has many who are in Heaven waiting for her. Among them are sons Burt Lehnherr and Jack Lehnherr, a daughter Wanda Boyd, a previous husband Harry Lehnherr ( their beloved father), two grandsons, Jessie Lehnherr and Jack Boyd, a great-great- granddaughter Lariena L. Douthitt ( the first of five generations) and a beloved brother Johnnie Thrush. All of these, of many ages, some left this world sooner than others, "what a gathering it must be." Wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will have so much to tell them. She lived from horse and buggy day, to the space shuttle, no electricity to the internet, she kept up on everything. She learned to play the fiddle at the young age of 87, she met the Oakridge Boys and they said " next time they were in town she could play with them," she played many times for the "old folks" at the care centers. Many, many thanks, to her loving friend and traveling companion Jan Castillo. What would we all do without out Jan...(thanks so much). Remaining behind and looking forward to seeing her in the blink of an eye, are granddaughters, Audry Blewett, Cindy Dodson, Diana Burson, Teresa Tudor, grandsons, Kenneth Boyd, Randy Johnson, Bruce Boyd, Roy Lehnherr, David Lehnherr, Butch (Jack) Lehnherr, along with 24 great-grandchildren, and 14 great- great-grandchildren, many uncles, aunts, cousins and lots of friends. Ida loved life and lived it to the fullest she loved the sun, the rivers, the flowers, her vegetable gardens, fishing, hunting, trapping, her dogs, and her beloved cats. The services will be held on her 96th birthday, March 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Roses, Roseburg, Oregon. Viewing will be to follow.

Louise Marie Rinio
RINIO, Louise Marie - age 86, of Roseburg, passed away on Monday, March 19,2001 in a local hospital. She was born on December 1, 1914 at Galata, Montana to Albert Elset and Mathilda Johanna (Robertson) Dahl. Louise lived in Conrad, Montana until she married William R. Rinio on October 26,1931 at Shelby, Montana. They ran butcher shops in Valier, Niehart and Belt. Montana for many years before settling in Great Falls, Montana in 1942. Louise worked for J.C. Penny and Mazzi's Dress Shop. William, her husband, preceded her in death on December 12,1972. Louise continued to work until she finally decided to retire at age 80. She moved to Roseburg in 1997. She is survived by three sons, William Rinio and his wife Carol of Roseburg, Richard Rinio and his wife Susan of Palmer, Alaska and Marty Rinio of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandsons, David Rossmiller of Harrison, New York, Brother Justin Rinio of Mount Angel, Oregon, Tyson Rinio of Fairbanks, Alaska, Earl Rinio of Tennessee, Jeremy Brodigan of Palmer, Alaska; granddaughters, Cathy Lien of Tigard, Oregon, Kristen Rice of Roseburg, Jennifer Rinio of Tucson, Arizona, Diana Rossmiller of Juneau, Alaska, Lori Kennerson of Palmer, Alaska, Charlotte Oelius of Great Falls, Montana, Jeanne Mumford of Anchorage, Alaska, Wendy Coyne of Wasilla, Alaska, Lyndsae Rinio of Fairbanks, Alaska, Janelle Brodigan of Palmer, Alaska and 21 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rinio was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters and a daughter, Betty Ann Rossmiller who died in 1991. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home. Interment will be on Saturday, March 24, 2001 in the Highland Cemetery in Great Falls, Montana. Wilson's Chapel of the Roses FUNERAL HOME is in care of the services.

Scott James Rogers
ROGERS, Scott James - A funeral mass will be offered for Scott James Rogers, at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, on Friday March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m, in Ashland, Oregon. Mr. Rogers died Wednesday, March 7, at his home in Ashland. He was 42. Mr. Rogers was born on May 12, 1958 in central California. He lived there until the mid 1970's, when he moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon. While in the Klamath Basin, he attended Mazama and Klamath Union High Schools, and worked in retail sales and lumber products. He also played bass guitar with several rock bands in the basin area. In 1979, Mr. Rogers moved to Roseburg, Oregon, where he spent the next 20 years working in photography, real estate, retail sales and marketing. He moved to Ashland in March of 2000. Mr. Rogers enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. He built and flew many types of model aircraft. He was also a consummate wood worker. Mr. Rogers is survived by his parents, Geraldine and Paul Galer, both of Sutherlin and by his children, Amanda Rogers of Roseburg and Andrew Rogers of Ashland.

Richard Lee Moore
MOORE, Richard Lee - Age 45, of Wilbur, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2001. He was born on November 15,1955 at Montrose, Colorado to LeRoy Glen and Ella May (Lipscomb) Moore. Richard graduated from South Umpqua High School in 1973. He then attended the Bassist Institute in Portland for two years. While in high school he worked for the Western Auto Store in Myrtle Creek. Following his schooling he worked for Roseburg Forest Products, Round Prairie Lumber and worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He enjoyed skydiving. He is survived by his parents LeRoy Moore and Ella May Moore; two sisters Sherry Mann and her husband Vernon and Becky Howell and her husband Scott and numerous nieces and nephews all of Roseburg. He was preceded in death by a brother Mike Moore who died in 1995. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. Pastor Randy Webb will officiate. Private cremation rites have been held. Services are under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

George Michael Bartee
BARTEE, George Michael - Born February 24, 1942, passed away on March 13, 2001. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He grew up in Ventura County, attending local schools. As a patriot, Mike always walked with the Lord. Mike was in the United States Marines and while in the Marine Corps he met his future wife and lifelong partner of 37 years, Leslie Pierce Bartee. He was an avid surfer and was one of the original long board surfers in the Ventura area. His most recent love affair was with a lovely Paint horse named Chancie at the Silver Spur in Oceano. Mike had a following of riders who would request his guide services to ride the trails in the Oceano Dunes. He had fond memories of fishing the Umpqua River in Days Creek, Oregon where he had many friends and family who he greatly missed and deeply loved. In his younger years he spent many hours in the water and in the air as a pilot. Mike had a passion for photography, golf and shooting the breeze and never missed an opportunity to tell or hear a good joke. Mike is survived by his mother, Delta Bartee of Ventura, along with his wife, Leslie Bartee of Santa Paula and his daughters, Brandy Davenport and husband, Ray of Days Creek, OR, Kayleen Bartee and Erin Bartee of Corvallis, OR; younger sister, LaDonna Martinez and brother-in-law, Mario; brother, Guy Bartee all of Ventura. Papa had four grandchildren, Amanda, Sara Rae, Meagan and Chad. He had many nieces and nephews in Oregon and California. A celebration of Mike's life with family and friends will take place Sunday, March 18, 2001 at the Ventura Pier beginning at 4:30 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, CA 93003.

Dolores L. "Dee" Coonce
Coonce, Dolores L. "Dee" - Age 56, of Winston, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at her home. She was born September 27, 1944 in Fresno, California, daughter of George and Norene (Tucker) Kelly. She enjoyed woodworking, tole painting and crocheting, but mostly she loved being with her family. She especially loved bar-b-ques when her children and grandchildren would visit. She is survived by her husband of over 42 years, Sherman E. Coonce Sr. of Winston; her mother, Norene Kelly of Winston; daughters, Cindy Cooper and her husband Dan of Lookingglass, OR, Mary Chenoweth of Billings, Montana, Debbie Sherman and her companion Ray Stokes of Eagle Point, OR, Donna Blondell and her husband and Kevin of Reedsport, OR. and a son, Eddie Coonce and his partner in life, David Smith of Portland, OR. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and her brother Eddie Kelly and his wife Billy of Willits, CA. She was preceded in death by her father, George E. Kelly, a granddaughter, Keara Lynn Murry, a brother, Earl Kelly, a sister, Elva Berkley and a son-in-law, Del Chenoweth . Even though Dee's time on earth was short, she enjoyed her life to the fullest. She is loved and missed by one and all. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at the Civil Bend Cemetery in Winston at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2001. Officiating will be Chaplain Les Albjerg., In lieu of flowers, at Dee's request, donations can be made to the family and left at the services or the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Chapel.

Elgin L. "Les" Lester
LESTER, Elgin L. "Les" - Age 93, passed away in Portland, Oregon, on March 16, 2001, from natural causes. He was called "Les" or affectionately referred to as 'Pappy' by his friends He was a longtime resident of Roseburg, after discharge from the United States Army as a captain in 1946, where he served with the famous 41st Infantry Division in New Guinea. He operated 'Lester's Toy & Hobby Shop' for many years and later joined Roseburg Realty Co. as a salesman until his retirement in 1970 and moved to Portland with his wife, Norma, who preceded him in death. He will be missed by his many friends. A private memorial service is being held for family members in Portland on March 23.

Alice Irene Quimby
QUIMBY, Alice Irene - Passed away March 20, 2001 at the age of 75 of age-related causes. She was born June 10, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Lily Pearl Hewartson. On December 7, 1945, in Illinois, she married Jack Elliott Quimby, who survives her. She moved to Florence in 1955. She was a loving wife and mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, fishing, hunting, camping, gold dredging, bowling and visiting her family. Irene was a past member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1184. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Fawn Rose, born April 1, 1953 and died December 8, 1953; her parents; four brothers and four sisters. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Nina Pace of Bullhead City, Arizona and Jeanie Bellinger of Crescent, Oregon; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 1108 Quince St. in Florence.

Lucille Swindler
SWINDLER, Lucille - 79, of Lakeside, Oregon, formally of Sutherlin died March 18, 2001. Lucille was born August 5, 1921 at Weisler, Idaho. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd (Karen Mahaffey) Swindler of Sutherlin, Leo (Lorrina) Swindler of McDermott, NV and Dell Swindler of Lakeside; one daughter Marty (Jim) Lanning of Roseburg; 13 grandchildren and their children as well as two sisters and two brothers. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Homer, daughter Marie Coffelt and a granddaughter Sheila Swindler. Cremation has been held. Graveside services will be held at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Sutherlin, OR, Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 11 a.m. Pastor Billy Sanders will officiate.

Capitola Naomi Bartley
BARTLEY, Capitola Naomi - Sept. 5, 1899 - Dec. 14, 2000. A memorial service will be held on March 31, 2001 at 1:30 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, 820 W. Kenwood St, Roseburg, OR. Friends & family are invited to attend the celebration of her life. A reception will follow.

Lucille Swindler
SWINDLER, Lucille - 79, of Lakeside, Oregon, formally of Sutherlin died March 18, 2001. Lucille was born August 5, 1921 at Weisler, Idaho. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd (Karen Mahaffey) Swindler of Sutherlin, Leo (Lorrina) Swindler of McDermott, NV and Dell Swindler of Lakeside; one daughter Marty (Jim) Lanning of Roseburg, thirteen grandchildren and their children as well as two sisters and two brothers. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Homer, daughter Marie Coffelt & granddaughter Sheila Swindler. Cremation has been held. Graveside services will be held at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Sutherlin, OR, Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Billy Sanders will officiate.

Clyde William Wooten
WOOTEN, Clyde William - Fell ill on February 14, his 86th birthday, and was hospitalized in Phoenix, AZ until his death on March 13, 2001. He was born in Morehouse, Missouri on February 14, 1915 to Luvenia (Biggs) and Roscoe Frank Wooten. As a teenager he moved with his family to Modoc Point, OR, and graduated from Chiloquin High School. He attended the School of Agriculture at Southern Oregon College for 3 years, where he met Gloria Pearl Hartley, whom he married in Benicia, CA, on March 18, 1942. Three months later he was drafted into the United States Army; he was trained as a welder and stationed in the Pacific and Europe during World War II. When he returned home to Bonanza, OR in December 1945, his two-year-old son, Scott William met him for the first time. A daughter, Susan Jean, was born in October 1948. Clyde and Gloria lived in Lorella, Oregon where he was the manager of the Langell Valley Irrigation District from 1948 to 1963. In 1962 they moved to Bonanza where he owned the Bonanza Chevron Service. And, after serving briefly as a town councilman, was elected Mayor of Bonanza, OR, in 1962. He resigned the mayorship in 1970 when he and Gloria moved to Roseburg, OR. Clyde worked for Valley Welding, Jack Mathis Construction, and Roseburg Forest Products until he retired in 1977. In May 1983 Gloria passed away. He married Lorine Mitchell on November 10, 1997, and the two have since divided their time between their homes, friends, and family in Winston, OR and Quartzsite, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luvenia and Roscoe; his wife, Gloria, and his sister, Imogene Reynoldson. He loved to hunt and fish. Outings with him are well remembered by his six grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Lorine Wooten of Winston, OR and Quartzsite, AZ; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Letha Wooten of Lebanon, OR; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Glenn Wafer of Roseburg, OR; his grandsons, Steven Wooten (and his wife Michelle) and Joe Wooten, and their mother, Margee Thomas Smith, all of Lookingglass, OR; his grandsons, Justin Wafer and Ryan Wafer of Roseburg, OR; and his granddaughters, Sarah Jean White of Canby, OR and Melissa Kay White (and her husband Joshua Ranger) of Portland, OR. A memorial service was held in Quartzsite, and a private family graveside service will be officiated by Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave of St. Georges Episcopal Church on Sunday April 1, 2001, at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made in his honor to the World War II Memorial Fund by calling 1-800-639-4WW2 or writing to World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766.

Doris Louise (Haines) Bacon
BACON, Doris Louise (Haines) - 78, of Garden Valley passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2001, in a local hospital. She was born on June 8, 1922, to Lawrence and Hazel (Henry) Haines in Drain, Oregon of pioneer parents. Doris attended school in Drain, Calapooya and Oakland and graduated in 1940. On March 23, 1941, in Roseburg at St. George's Episcopal Church she married Gerald Bacon of Umpqua. She drove school bus for the Oakland School District for 20 years. Doris and Gerald were partners for 60 years raising and drying prunes, raising Hereford cattle and logging. She was active in genealogy, the Douglas County Historical Society and the Friends of the Douglas County Museum. Doris was editor of "The Trapper" for several years and edited Historic Douglas County, a history of local families. She was a member of DAR and Colonial Dames. Doris leaves behind her husband of 60 years Gerald Bacon; daughter Judy Bacon; grandson John Bacon all of Roseburg; sisters Shirley DeCamp also of Roseburg and Dorothy Schumacher of Tacoma, Washington, sister-in-law Lorraine Lounsbury of Roseburg, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Firs. Interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland. Those who wish may pay their respects on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, from 12 until 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Firs. At the family's request contributions may be made in Doris Bacon's memory to the charity of your choice and these may be left at the Chapel of the Firs who is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Allen Collins
COLLINS, Jimmy Allen - A memorial gathering was held Sunday, March 25, at the home of Jimmy Allen Collins, who passed away March 20 after a five year battle with cancer. He was 63. He was born Jan. 9, 1938, in Morris, Minn., to Mura and Amanda Collins, the first of four children. After graduating from Chokio (Minn.) Public School in 1956, he ventured out west, first to Los Angeles and then to Portland, where his father lived. He attended night school at Portland State University and later transferred to Oregon State University, where he met his wife, Shirley and graduated with a degree in biological science in 1967. Jim worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 31 years as a wildlife biologist, working first in Grants Pass, Medford and Gold Beach, before moving to Roseburg for good in 1976. At the Roseburg office he worked on issues relating to non-game wildlife and endangered species. He spent his life working and playing in the outdoors, identifying and photographing plants and animals, hiking, camping, canoeing, rafting, fishing and hunting. But he also listened, watched and marveled at the tranquillity of nature, which he hoped would always be preserved for the next generation to enjoy. He served a crucial role in creating and constructing the Stewart Park Nature Trail, a project that was dedicated to him upon its completion. Jim was also a skilled woodcarver, craftsman and artist. His accomplishments included building a second story to his home, a sailboat, an experimental airplane and numerous duck and fish decoys as well as a miniature carousel horse. He also taught introductory woodcarving classes through Umpqua Community College in recent years. Though he was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, he continued to enjoy life despite the radiation and chemotherapy treatments. His final wish was to visit his son in Baltimore, Md., so he could tour Washington D.C. and Annapolis, Md., for the first time. He endured great pain to make the trip this month and after several days of sightseeing, he finally came to rest at a hospice center in Baltimore the day he was scheduled to fly back to Roseburg. His father and mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Michelle Collins of Lake Oswego; a son, Eric, of Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Marie and John Eblen of Morris, Minn., Mary and Don Jipson of Hancock, Minn. and Pearl and Ray Jipson, of Portland, Oregon.

Betty Jean Ervin
ERVIN, Betty Jean - Age 75, of Roseburg, passed away March 20, 2001, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born March 22, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington, to Ellery and Leona (Barker) McGrew. Betty was a 1943 graduate of La Jolla High School in La Jolla, California. On August 19, 1955, in Visalia, California, Betty married Don Ervin. They moved to Roseburg five years ago from Exeter, California. She enjoyed cross stitching and was known as a fantastic cook. In 1964 Betty and Don mixed business with pleasure and traveled the United States and Canada in six weeks. After Don's retirement, summers were spent in travel. Betty was a devoted and wonderful wife, she was endeared by anyone she met, including the wonderful nurses and aides of hospice. Betty is survived by her husband, Don Ervin, of Roseburg; daughter, Cheryl Willhelmsen of Houston, Texas; a son, Robert Hassett of Honolulu, Hawaii; stepson, Jeff Ervin of Petaluma, California; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Susan White of Denver, Colorado and brother, Paddy McGrew of Visalia, California. There will be a gathering of the clan in the future to honor Betty's memory. Cremation rites have been held. LONG & SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

James Marion Blanchfill
BLANCHFILL, James Marion - 70, of Yoncalla passed away Saturday, March 25, 2001 in a Roseburg care center. He was born July 21, 1930 in Gallup, New Mexico to Edward James and Marion May (Lyod) Blanchfill. Mr. Blanchfill served in the US Army from 1948 through 1954. On February 20, 1954 in Salinas, California he married Geraldine Anderson. The Blanchfill's moved from Hacienda Heights, California on July 4, 1973 to Yoncalla, Oregon. They owned and operated Jim and Gerry's General Store from 1973 until 1988. Mr. Blanchfill was a member of the Yoncalla Lions Club, St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Drain and to the Knights of Columbus while he lived in California. He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting and camping. Survivors include his wife Gerry Blanchfill of Yoncalla; daughter Marie Smith of Milwaukie, Oregon; sons Gregory Blanchfill of Yoncalla, Patrick Blanchfill of Inverness, Florida and Jeffrey Blanchfill of Drain; brothers John Blanchfill of Sun City , California and Robert Blanchfill of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Mr. Blanchfill was preceded in death by a son Michael Blanchfill in December 2000 and a brother Paul Blanchfill in 1969. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 10 am in the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Drain. Father Juniper Schneider Celebrant. Graveside services will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Sutherlin. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS is in charge of arrangements.