Melvin "Mel" Osro Woodward
WOODWARD, Melvin Osro - Age 90, of Riddle, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2001 in a local nursing center. He was born on May 3, 1910 at Portland, Oregon to Rollie Hills and Lita Anita (Richardson) Woodward. On July 5, 1928 in Oregon City, Oregon he married Sylvia Garver, who preceded him in death on July 19, 1990 after 62 years of marriage. Mel, Sylvia and their children moved to North Bend, Oregon in 1945 where Mel owned and operated Mel's Bangor Garage an auto repair shop for many years. They moved to Winston in 1972, then Myrtle Creek. Mel has lived in Riddle since 1993. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Coos Bay. He is survived by his children, Shirley Hampton of Riddle, Judy Warren and Roberta Burton of Coos Bay, Glenn Woodward of Christmas Valley and Karna Totten of Yuma, Arizona; grandchildren, Pam, Bill, Susan, Don, John, Rick, Phil, Robert, Billy, Dotty Lou, Diane and Richard; numerous great- grandchildren; four sisters, Velma Kistler of Molalla, Anita Bartlett, Sylvia Moultray and Roberta LaFarge all of Gladstone, Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bill Woodward who died in 1952 and a great-granddaughter Kristi Mahan, who died in 1979. Private cremation rites have been held under the care of Wilson's Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home and Crematory.

May Blair
BLAIR, May - Of Roseburg passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in a local care center. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday later this month. May was born May 19, 1906 in Manitoba, Canada to her mother Henrietta who had recently arrived from England and her Canadian father, Edward Hole. After the death of her mother when May was 16, the family moved to Victoria where May completed school and business college. She then moved to Coos Bay (Marshfield) in 1926 and worked for a lumber company. There she met and married Duncan Dashney in 1930. Duncan preceded her in death in 1963. May and Duncan had one child, Jacqueline. May moved from Coos Bay to King City, Oregon in 1971. In 1976 she married James Blair, who preceded her in death in 1979. In 1990 she moved to the Roseburg area. May's life was centered around family, friends, church and music. She enjoyed picnics, entertaining and the role of homemaker. She was a member of PEO in Coos Bay and Tigard and the First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Morton and her husband Arnold of Roseburg, two grandsons: Kirk Morton and his wife Jo and their four children: Emmett, Anna, Caroline and Clark all of Walla Walla, Washington, and Rob Morton and his wife Margaret and their son Lucas of Portland, Oregon. Other close family members include sister-in-law Caroyl Dashney (Mrs. William) of McMinnville, niece Jocelyn Noel and nephew Gordon Hole of Vancouver, BC. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Blair's memory to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Foundation. Services are under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

Ellena D. Lewis
LEWIS, Ellena D. - Who slipped peacefully away Saturday, April 28, 2001 at the age of 90. Born in the year of our Lord 1910, September 16, in Alberque, New Mexico. The adoring daughter of Sylvester and Virginia Garcia. Survived by loving family members Robert (Bob) Lewis, husband of 54 years, and children John Cullett and wife Margaret, Franklin Cullett Sr., Betty Carson and husband Patrick, Daniel Cullett, Robert Henry Lewis and his wife, along with nephew Myron Richardson, son-in-law Arthur Flemming and daughter-in-law Arlene (Penny) Hoy; beloved grandmother of 27 grandchildren; great grandmother of 65 great grandchildren and great great grandmother of 32 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by loving parents, Virginia Neumman, mother, Sylvester Garcia, father, siblings Fred Garcia and Virginia Phillipson, and beloved son James G. Cullett. Memorial services will be held at the Mountain View Funeral Home located at 428 N. Old Pacific Hwy., Friday, May 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Causey. Reception immediately following at Mountain View Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ray Wellman of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME of Myrtle Creek. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. To a True, Loving, Spiritual Child of God. She had a love of God and a love of family, enjoying the small things that brought her pleasure, like gardening, drawing, knitting, or just being there for you if you needed her. She was a devout woman, making sure to talk intimately with God everyday. She was tender and loving, patient and caring, feisty and ornery. She could tease and take a teasing. She strived for purity of thought, mind, body and soul. She was a living testimony to the keeping of God's word. Staying true to His commandments. Gentle, beautiful, artistically gifted, and understanding was she. Truly, she was a beautiful soul and person outside and inside. Her inner beauty emanated around her. She could comfort you with just a touch. Nothing could squelch her spirit, not the Great Depression, loss, or bad times. A woman who truly knew what really counted in life , the people she loved and the lives of those whose hearts she touched. For those that didn't know her intimately - their loss is the greatest. For those of us who knew her love, we are happy she is home in the loving arms of Jesus. She has enriched all of our lives.

Norma Elvida Correll Olsen
OLSEN, Norma Elvida - Loving mother and wife, passed away April 30, 2001 in a local care center. She was born December 15, 1920 in Pocatello, Idaho. She married Keith Conrad Olsen on September 24, 1951 in Logan, Utah. She is survived by her husband Keith, and children Diana Redford of Salem, Oregon, Leo "Bud" Olsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Jan Christina Lougee of Sandy, Utah, Jeffrey David Olsen of Medical Lake, Washington, Jill Ann Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah and Jerry OIsen of Spokane, Washington, 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. They have lived in the Roseburg and Myrtle Creek areas since 1956. Norma sacrificed all for her kids and family. She had a high regard for education and instilled a sense of well-being and confidence in each of them so that all her children finished college. She was a true inspiration to all around and always had a beautiful smile for all she met. As a youth she was a competitive swimmer and diver. She loved athletics and was an avid BYU Cougar, San Francisco 49er, and Phoenix Suns Fan. Her interests were painting, gardening, canning, homemaking and her family. She had a great interest in politics and supported the Republican Party locally and nationally. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in may leadership and teaching positions. She loved the Lord and her family. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 1:00PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Calkins Rd. Interment will be at Roseburg Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at noon on Saturday in the Relief Society room of the Church for viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund, Humanitarian Service, Floor 7, 50 E. North Temple, SLC, Utah 84105-6890. TAYLOR'S FAMILY CHAPEL in Winston are in charge of arrangements.

May Blair
BLAIR, May - Of Roseburg passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in a local care center. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday later this month. May was born May 19, 1906 in Manitoba, Canada to her mother Henrietta who had recently arrived from England and her Canadian father, Edward Hole. After the death of her mother when May was 16, the family moved to Victoria where May completed school and business college. She then moved to Coos Bay (Marshfield) in 1926 and worked for a lumber company. There she met and married Duncan Dashney in 1930. Duncan preceded her in death in 1963. May and Duncan had one child, Jacqueline. May moved from Coos Bay to King City, Oregon in 1971. In 1976 she married James Blair, who preceded her in death in 1979. In 1990 she moved to the Roseburg area. May's life was centered around family, friends, church and music. She enjoyed picnics, entertaining and the role of homemaker. She was a member of PEO in Coos Bay and Tigard and the First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Morton and her husband Arnold of Roseburg; two grandsons Kirk Morton and his wife Jo and their four children Emmett, Anna, Caroline and Clark all of Walla Walla, Washington and Rob Morton and his wife Margaret and their son Lucas of Portland, Oregon. Other close family members include sister-in-law Caroyl Dashney (Mrs. William) of McMinnville, niece Jocelyn Noel and nephew Gordon Hole of Vancouver, BC. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Blair's memory to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Foundation. Services are under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

Elizabeth Clair Carter
CARTER, Elizabeth Clair - age 54, of Oakland, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She was born January 5, 1947 in Scotia, California to Joseph C. and Juanita H. (Burruss) Gibson. Liz married Larry D. Carter on November 24, 1964 in Reno, Nevada. They moved to Oakland, Oregon in 1988. They owned and operated Garden Gate Nursery and Florist Shop in Sutherlin for the past six years. They had restored the old Dr Doriey Baker house in Oakland in which they lived. Liz was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin. She loved flowers and gardening, collecting antiques, enamel and salt and pepper shakers. She also enjoyed horseback riding. Survivors include her husband, Larry D. Carter of Oakland; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Eric D. and Sabrina Carter of Tracy, California, Jeff and Kelly Carter of Pleasanton, California, father, Joseph C.Gibson of Sacramento, California; sisters, Peggy Gibson Ramirez of Fremont, California, Barbara Beattie and her husband Dale of Oakland, Christine Reager and her husband Ad of Sutherlin and Margaret Clark and her husband Howard of Modesto, California; brother, Carl Douglas Gibson and his wife Susie of Bonanza, Oregon; mother-in-law, Willodean Carter of Newark, California, her brothers and sister-in-laws of Stanistaus, Oklahoma, Steve and Joe Carter of Freemon, California, her faithful dog a black lab named Molly, best friends, Mary and Bill Devine of San Jose, California; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.We are going to miss you brown-eyed girl. Memorial services will be held Saturday May 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Benton and Pastor Don Boss officiating. Roseburg Funeral Alternatives is serving the family.

Granger, Robert
GRANGER, Robert - 40, of Oakland, passed away in Sutherlin, Monday, May 7, 2001. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at the Sutherlin Family Church. A viewing will be held at CHAPEL OF THE FIRS, 1 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2001. Contributions may be made to the Roberts family and may be left at the services or with Chapel of the Firs who is in charge of the arrangements.

Emogene (Jean) Duncan Smith
SMITH, Emogene (Jean) Duncan - long time Sutherlin area resident, passed away May 5, 2001, in Tacoma, Washington. Jean was born May 22, 1908 in Colfax, WA to William and Almeda Duncan. When she was five, the family which then included baby sister Dorothea moved to Olympia, WA. Jean graduated from Olympia High School in 1926. She graduated from Washington State College with a BS degree in health & physical education in 1930. At WSC she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and Mortar Board, the senior womens honorary. Upon graduation she accepted a position at the Cleveland, Ohio YWCA where she taught swimming and dancing. While there she was the subject of the first underwater photography by General Electric. This experimental testing was featured in the October 1931 Popular Science Monthly magazine. She returned to Olympia where she married Orville B. Smith on November 27, 1932. The family moved to Springfield, Oregon in 1939 and to the Nonpariel Sutherlin area in 1944. Jean spent 14 years as school secretary at the Sutherlin Eastside Elementary School after substitute teaching for several years. She and her husband were active in local activities. They started the first Girl and Boy Scout Troops at Nonpariel, they were active in Fair Oaks Grange, the PTA and Band Boosters. She belonged to Rebekahs, Pythian Sisters, Sutherlin Senior Citizens and the Roseburg YMCA. Jean was also a long time member of the Neighborhood Church of Christ of Sutherlin. Jean's love and enthusiasm for life was an inspiration. She and her sister loved to travel and attend various cultural and sports events together. They also enjoyed swimming and playing racquetball into there 80's. She always remembered her many friends with postcards whenever she was away from home. Jean was preceded in death by her husband in 1976, her sister in 2000, her mother in 1984 and her father in 1958. Survivors include sons William (Malva) Smith of Helendale, CA., Donald (Jane) Smith of Buras, LA., daughter Marta Firman of Tacoma, WA., 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four nieces; one cousin and numerous friends. A celebration of her life will be held this summer in Port Orchard, WA.

Abeln, Delmar
ABELN, Delmar Donald LeRoy - Passed away at home, age 78, of Shepherd, MT, Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Graveside services took place at family cemetery Thursday, May 10, 2 p.m. Condolences in donations toward funeral expense please in care to Box 1121, Winchester, OR 97495.

Clorene Edna Baker
BAKER, Clorene Edna - Age 79, of Canyonville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2001, in a local care center as the result of a kidney disorder. She was born on Tuesday, December 20, 1921 at Seminole, Oklahoma to Mack C. and Willie Vista (Holly) Johnson. On September 30, 1940 in Maude, Oklahoma she married Aaron Esque Baker, who preceded her in death on September 6, 1986. Mrs. Baker was a longtime resident of Bakersfield, California where she has worked many years as a grocery store clerk. She was lifelong member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Hillside Christian Church in Canyonville where she lived for the past 18 years. Mrs. Baker enjoyed sewing and gardening. She also enjoyed her many friends, both here and in Bakersfield, but her greatest joy was her children and their families. Clorene was a great mom, who was involved in her children's activities when they were growing up and continued to love and nurture them even after they left home. She is survived by three children, Patricia Van Alstyne and her husband Fred of Carson City, Nevada, Joyce Sanders and her husband Richard of Myrtle Creek, OR and Gary Baker and his wife Dianne of Gold Hill, OR,; five grandchildren, Christine Hooley, Brian Sanders, Kimberly King, Cezanne and Zak Baker, three great-grandchildren, Stevie Leigh Hooley, Clay and Cole King; a brother, Leonard Grall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Hillside Christian Church in Canyonville. Pastor Doane Turner will officiate. Private cremation rites have been held. Inurnment will be in Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Services are under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

Robert Eugene Granger
GRANGER, Robert Eugene - son, father, brother and friend went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 7, 2001. Robbie was born August 26, 1960 in Santa Ana, CA to Verna and David Granger. He grew up and attended school in Santa Ana and Garden Grove, CA. In 1972, the family moved to Kansas City, KS where Robbie attended junior high. The family came to Sutherlin in 1976 where he attended high school until his interest in the military took him into the Army Military Police. Robbie was stationed in Fishbach, Germany and with other relatives stationed there, his aunt Beverly and uncle Frank Leischner, he wasn't alone. After his tour of duty, Robbie spent time in the National Guard. He was always family oriented and never wanted to be far from home. Robbie loved life, he played football in school, loved fishing, hiking, the coast and camping out. He dearly enjoyed his Mondays together with his brother, David. They would go to Cooper Creek or to a riverbank and reminisce over their lives. David remembers his brother as his best friend who loved to sing karoake, listen to all types of music, go on drives and could talk on a variety of subjects. Robbie loved family bbq's and get-togethers. Most of all, he loved his family and they loved him. He looked forward to visits from his brother, Kenny and his family coming from Redmond to spend some quality time. He will be missed but his memory will always be with us. Robbie was employed at Murphy Plywood for nine years and he was raised in the Baptist faith with a belief in the Lord. Robbie leaves behind, till he meets them again at his heavenly Fathers home his wife- Valerie and son Jonathan; step children, Alexandria, Zechariah and Kaytlyn all of Oakland; sons, Justin and Cody Granger of Drain; his mother and step father Verna Granger-Rowlett and Mel Rowlett of Roseburg; brothers and sisters-in-law- Kenneth and Cory Granger of Redmond and David and Sherry Granger of Sutherlin; uncle and aunts- Roscoe and Cindy Leischner of Payson, AZ, Frank Leischner of Edgefield, SC, Leo and Christina Leischner of Salem, OR, Donna McCoy, Linda and Greg Frost, Patricia Leischner and Cynthia Eslinger all of Winston, Barbara Guterriz of Santa Ana, CA, Delores and Bruce Hanner of Sutherlin, Beverly Eslinger of Springfield, OR, Mary and Bob Hewitt of Roseburg and Stan and Rosalie Husco of Moscow, IA; nieces Kaleena, Kalana and Christina; a nephew Chance; numerous cousins including Denise Baker who he was very close to and a host of dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father David L. Granger in 1975, his grandfather who he idolized Leo Leischner in 1984 and his grandmother Lois Leischner in 1989. A viewing time for friends and family will be held Monday, May 14, 2001 from 1 until 6 p.m. at Chapel of the Firs. The memorial service will be on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Sutherlin Family Church. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Glazner. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in the Roseburg National Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Robbie's family and may be left at the service or with CHAPEL OF THE FIRS.

Helen L. Seitz
SEITZ, Helen L. - age 84, of Roseburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her home. She was born December 12, 1916 in Seattle, Washington, daughter of Charles Robert and Eunice (Hildreth) Linder. She was raised and educated in the Seattle area. She moved to Douglas County in 1945 which has been home since. She was united in marriage to Max Seitz on May 15, 1948. She and Max were former member of the Roseburg Elks Lodge. Helen enjoyed gardening and flea markets, but mostly she loved her family. She will be greatly missed, but has gone home with her Father in heaven. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Max of Roseburg; three daughters, Judy True Lucas and her husband Bob of Roseburg, Mary Hunt and her husband Gary of Roseburg and Debbie Jueden and her husband Bernie of Salem; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews include Kenneth Robert Linder Jr., Anna Christine Linder Puttman Portland and Susan Carrol Linder Harrison. She was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in law, Bill and Nancy True, a brother Kenneth Robert Linder and a sister, Blanche Stoner. A memorial reception for Helen will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001 at the family home, located at 376 W. Bradford Street in Roseburg. Arrangements are under the direction of TAYLOR'S FAMILY CHAPEL.

Clarence Jefferson "Brad" Bradley
BRADLEY, Clarence Jefferson (Brad) - Went to be with the Lord May 8, 2001, at his home in Claremont, California. He was born August 11, 1904 in Ritzville, Washington and spent most of his life in the Roseburg area. In 1923 he was an All-State center on the state champion basketball team from University High in Eugene. He was in the grocery and sales businesses. In the 1950s and 60s he owned the Garden Valley Market and then the Cass Street Market and subsequently worked as a salesman for Valley Wholesale until his retirement in 1974. He and his family were active members of the North Roseburg Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1986 he moved to Southern California. He was preceded in death in 1990 by Phyllis his wife of 52 years. He is survived by a sister, Metze Schubert, of Sacramento; sons Robert of Ontario, California, David of Turlock, California, James of Claremont, California; a daughter, Susan Dineen, of Alta Loma, California as well as 11 grandchildren including Scott and Brad Dineen who grew up in Roseburg.

Betty Jo Parcher
Parcher, Betty Jo - Age 56, of Roseburg, passed away May 9, 2001 in a Roseburg hospital. She was born December 15, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Lee and Mildred (Oliver) Pillion. Betty was married to Emmett C. "Chuck" Parcher in December of 1980 in Roseburg, Oregon. She was a member of the Church of God on Stephens Street in Roseburg. Her hobbies were fishing, drawing, painting pictures and her special things of garage sales and her frog collection. Betty had many things she liked to do, but her family was the love of her life. Survivors include her husband, Emmett C. "Chuck" Parcher of Roseburg; her children, Leona Franklin and her husband David, David Phelps and his wife Tammy of Roseburg and Tammy Hatley of LaPine, Oregon; sister, Mary Ann Nelson of Portland, Oregon and Robert Pillion; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and her special friend and companion Spike. Memorial services were held Saturday May 12, 2001 in the Church of God in Roseburg with Reverend Doyle Pooler officiating. Private interment will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Church of God Memorial Fund. These donations may be sent to the family or left at ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES who is serving the family.

Shirley Mae Angland
ANGLAND, Shirley Mae - 58, of Riddle, passed away Friday, May 11, 2001, at her home. She was born Friday, July 25, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James and Birdie Mae (Garvin) Hanks. Shirley grew up and attended school in Arkansas and Louisiana. She moved to California for several years and then to Douglas County in 1967. On May 13, 1972 in Reno, Nevada, she married John J. Angland Jr. Shirley was the type of person who loved children. She taught Sunday School, volunteered in the Canyonville schools and was a Girl Scout Leader. First and foremost in her life was her family, often sewing, cooking, and raising a garden for them. Time to herself included reading , writing poetry or adding to her collection of bells and cookie jars. She is survived by her husband, John Angland Jr. of Riddle; daughters and son-in-law, Linda Gale and Doug Wright of Canyonville and Lisa Gayle Angland of Riddle; sisters and brothers, Virginia and John Simpson of Tri City, Thelbert and Lorraine Hanks of Grandon, MO, Leon Hanks of Colorado Springs, CO, Larry Hanks of Grandon, MO, and Linda and Warren Springer of Tri City; grandchildren, Dustie and Kasandra Hitchman and Kameron Stever, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gordon Hanks and an infant daughter, Shelly Ann Williams. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. in Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. Officiating will be Pastor Dan Jacoy of Tri City Church of Christ. Private crypt entombment will follow in the Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum withing the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. A viewing time will be held Wednesday from 1 until 6 p.m. at CHAPEL OF THE ROSES. The family suggests memorial contributions to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 2101 Wilson Blvd #550, Arlington, Virginia, 22201-3052.

Jessie Isabelle Byrd
BYRD, Jessie Isabelle - Age 86, of Roseburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2001. She was born November 28, 1914, in Portland, Oregon, to Charles Burr and May Vine (Ballard) Pyron. Jessie grew up in the Roseburg area, going to school at Rose Elementary and then to Roseburg Senior High where she graduated in 1933. She attended Willamette University and transferred to the University of Portland where she graduated from the School of Nursing. On November 13, 1938, Jessie was married to Roy K. Byrd. At the time of Jessie's retirement in October 1977, she was the evening shift nursing supervisor at the Oregon State University Infirmary. She dearly loved taking care of young people. Jessie also loved having all of her grandchildren around her. Gardening, particularly raising and caring for roses, was one of Jessie's favorite hobbies. The last few years of her life were spent in a local care home dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Survivors include Jessie's son, Pat; daughter, Cinda Lehne and son-in-law, Norm, all of Roseburg. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Glen Lehne, wife Wendy and daughter Ashlynn of Santa Maria, CA; Coleen Lehne and husband Danta Johnson of Redondo Beach, CA; Beth Lehne of Seattle, WA; and Randy, Pamela, and Heather Byrd of Roseburg. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Russell Pyron. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2001, at TAYLOR'S FAMILY MORTUARY in Winston, OR. Any memorial contributions may be made in Jessie's memory to Umpqua Valley Christian School, in care of Taylor's Family Mortuary.

Joseph Merlin Campeau "Papa Joe"
CAMPEAU, Joseph M. "Papa Joe" - Passed on May 9, 2001, after aneurysm surgery. He was born in Hermosa Beach, CA, on Oct. 1, 1920. He was a 20 year resident of Azalea, OR. He is survived by his partner and wife Irene; brother, Eldon(Pat) of Mission Veijo, CA.; sisters Mary Doris Ballmer, Azalea, OR., Francis Douglass (Carl) of California; five loving children, Joe D. (Jackie), Gail, and Cindy (Mike McAllister) of California: Casey (Linda) of Canyon Country, CA; and Susie Scott (Bruce) of Plymouth, Indiana; 10 adoring grandchildren Shelley, Jeff, Brian, Matt and Melissa; Nikki, Kimie and Pahl Campeau-McAllister, Ashley and Brett Scott. Mass celebrating his life was held on May 14, 2001 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in El Segundo, CA. Donations may be made in memory of Joe Campeau c/o Father William Ryan, PO Box 810, Myrtle Creek, OR. 97457-0116.

Robert Wilcox Hurt
HURT, Robert Wilcox - Age 75, of Wilbur, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2001 in a local hospital. He was born on Thursday, November 26, 1925 at Wichita, Kansas to Robert Walter and Bessie Marie (Wilcox) Hurt. When Bob was 11 years old he was the youngest licensed ham operator in the United States. On December 2, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas he married Bonnie L. Nigh. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 until 1964. He retired as a master chief aviation electronics technician. While he was in the Navy he helped setup the Aviation Electronics School in San Diego. Following his retirement from the Navy he went to work for Univac as an electronic engineer retiring in 1974. Bob and Bonnie moved to Wilbur and built their home where they have lived for the past 26 plus years. Bob was a member of the Roseburg Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign War. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years Bonnie L. Hurt of Wilbur; three sons, Robert David Hurt and his wife Kay, Barry James Hurt and his wife Darla and Bryan Timothy Hurt all of San Diego, California; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At Mr. Hurt's request no formal funeral services will be held. Private cremation rites have been held under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

Scott, Joyce
SCOTT, Rev. Joyce Christine - Age 57, passed away May 9, 2001 at a hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Services are under the care of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and MEMORIAL PARK in Tacoma, Washington.

John Thomas Spencer
Spencer, John Thomas - Age 80, a long time resident of Winston, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2001 in a Portland hospital. He was born December 29, 1920 in Mills County, Texas, son of George Everal and Susie Isabelle (Gullick) Spencer. He was raised and educated in Texas, but Oregon has been his home for the past 54 years. He served our country during World War II while in the 84th Infantry Division of the Railsplitters. He was united in marriage to Mary L. Hoglan on June 25, 1949 near Sutherlin. John was a carpenter in this area for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening, but especially loved volunteering his service to fellow veterans through the Veterans Organizations. John was a member and past commander of the Winston V.F.. Post 9745. He was a longtime and loyal member of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars, District Twelve Honor Guard. He also belonged to the Military Order of The Cooties. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Mary of Winston; daughters, Rose Caughie and her husband Ron of Gresham, OR., Carolyn Botsford of Puyallup, WA, Beneta and Aileen Spencer of Winston; grandchildren include Charles Botsford III of Toledo, WA, Lia Pretorius of Sandy, Utah, April Botsford of Federal Way, WA. and Jason Botsford of Puyallup, WA. Also surviving is a great-grandson, Dalek Pretorius of Sandy, UT. John has three sisters, Ida Reed of Roswell, N.M., Flo McKinney of Ozark, AR, and Lynn Bridges of Alba, Texas, and two brothers, Basil Spencer of Eugene, OR and Charles Spencer of Dallas, TX. Also numerous nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at the Roseburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 1 p.m. Military rites will be offered by the Veterans Of Foreign Wars, District Twelve Honor Guard. Friends may pay their respects tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at TAYLOR'S FAMILY CHAPEL.

Robert Dayton Van Vactor
Van VACTOR, Robert Dayton - 66, of Roseburg passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2001 as the result of brain cancer. He was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1934 at Klamath Falls, Oregon to Dayton Edward and Mary Frances (Kearney) Van Vactor. Robert attended public school in Klamath Falls and graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1952. He attended Willamette University in Salem and graduated with a bachelor of music education degree in 1956. Bob received his master's degree from the University of Oregon in 1959, specializing in low brass instruments. He was an excellent musician and had the opportunity to study piano in Vienna in 1960-61. In August 15, 1964 in Eugene he married Molly Jeannie Blocher. Bob's teaching positions included Mapleton and 13 years as a band director for the Roseburg Public Schools. During his later years he worked for the Roseburg Public Works Department before retiring in 1995. For the past six years Bob pursued his hobby of playing the accordion and was a member of the Rose City Accordion Club and the Emerald Valley Accordion Club. He was an avid cyclist and participated in many of the Cycle Oregon events throughout the years. His two children survive Bob, Fred Van Vactor of Eugene and Yvonne Van Vactor of Portland; the mother of his children, Molly Jeannie McCarthy of Silver City, New Mexico and his longtime partner Marianne Kadas of Roseburg. Bob's philosophy of life was very straightforward--"Be kind to each other and enjoy life." Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at the West end of Stewart Park. Services are under the care of WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY.

James G. Wyle
WYLE, James G. - Memorial services will be held Sunday., May 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin, Oregon. Contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the American Heart Association. Theses contributions may be left at the service or at ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES who is serving the family.

Lillian Hahn
HAHN, Lillian - Age 88, of Reedsport, Oregon passed away on May 12, 2001 of a broken heart. She was born June 11, 2001 in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Hahn was Woman of the Year 1960. In 1961, Hahn Park was named after her and her husband Clarence. She was grand marshall of Fleet Day 1990, a lifetime member to Lower Umpqua Chamber of Commerce, she was past president of the Lioness Club, past president of the Garden Club, member of Eastern Star, member of Reedsport United Presbyterian Church and she entertained many dignitaries and functions at their home in Reedsport. She is survived by sons Richard and his wife Pam Hahn of Reedsport, Oregon and Allen and Bruce Ann Hahn of Alta Loma, California; daughter Patricia and her husband Terry Severson of Medford, Oregon; sister Mary Hoy of Portland, Oregon; brother Harry Ludwig of Reedsport, Oregon and sister-in-law Evelyn Hahn of Portland, Oregon. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jack Chan officiating. Viewing will be held at Dunes Memorial Chapel Friday, May 18, 2001 at 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday May 19, 2001 at 9: a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment will be held at Reedsport Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions are requested to be made to Pacific Bank, Reedsport, Oregon for beautification for Hahn Park. DUNES MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma "Aunt" Eloise Horner
HORNER, Thelma Eloise - Thelma was born on April 26, 1912 in Phillips, Wisconsin to John and Emma Boulden. As one of eight children, she spent her childhood and school years in Big Bay, Michigan. She would often reminisce that their family home was the gathering place for all the kids. Blueberry picking, bird hunting and picnics on Lake Superior were favorite memories of growing up. Thelma worked in may different places, including a boardinghouse as a cook, the Brunswick Bowling Pin Factory where she painted the red stripes on bowling pins, at the Bay Cliff Health Club taking care of disabled children, as a housekeeper at the Huron Mountain Club and as a homemaker. Thelma married Harold "Teen" Horner in Owosso, Michigan in 1942. Teen's work in construction gave them the opportunity to travel around the country. They moved often, as job opportunities arose, but Thelma did not mind. After being married for 25 years, Teen died in 1969. Thelma did not give birth to any children however, she had many children she loved and watched over throughout her life. The love she gave endeared her as "Aunt" to all and many do not know her given name. Thelma had a strong faith in God and beloved to the Presbyterian Church in Michigan. Later in life she attended the Lookingglass Church. Thelma has lived in the Roseburg area since 1971. She loved spending time puttering around her yard, raising chickens and watching the wildlife in her backyard. She cared for and fed all the pets and wild animals around her. Thelma enjoyed reading western novels, but is known especially for her gift of storytelling. She entertained those around her with tales of childhood antidotes and life events. Thelma was always ready to go, whether for country rides, family outings, or attending holiday events. She maintained her independence to the age of 89. Thelma is survived by her sister, Naomi Reider of Roseburg, Oregon along with numerous nieces and nephews. A remembrance picnic will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19th at O.C. Brown Park. We will always remember the love she gave, her caring heart and her fondness for cookies. We will miss you Aunt! We hope you left us a trail of crumbs to follow.