James F. Clyde
James Frederick Clyde of Dundee died June 23, 2001, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital. He was 58. He was born July 28, 1942, in Portland. He graduated from Wilson High School and Portland Community College. On July 10, 1965, he married Bobbie Heim in Portland. In 1974, he moved to Dundee. On July 10, 1965, he married Bobbie Heim in Portland. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed by the City of Portland Water Bureau for more than 20 years, retiring in December 2000. He enjoyed outdoor activities including camping and fishing.
Survivors include: wife Bobbie of Dundee; sons, Jeffery and Steven, both of Dundee; daughter Emily of Grand Ronde; brother David of Eugene; sister Susan Memmott of Forest Grove. A funeral service was held June 28 at Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home. Burial followed at Green Crest Memorial Park in Sheridan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home, 108 N.W. Lincoln St., Sheridan OR 97378.

Ruth M. Stiefbold
Ruth Margaret Stiefbold died June 29, 2001, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 92. She was born Sept. 13, 1908, to Freeman and Esther (Martin) in Newark, Ill. She grew up and attended school in the Newark area. On March 4, 1929, she married Benjamin Stiefbold in Manhattan, Ill. The couple remained in the area until moving to the Chicago area in 1942. She worked in the Armament Plant during World War II making hand grenades and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. After the war she was a housewife and held various factory jobs. She retired in 1965 when the couple moved to Newberg. According to her family, she enjoyed doing things around her house and her family and friends were her life. Survivors include: sons, Robert of Bensonville, Ill., Scott of Newberg and Charles of Sauvie Island; daughters, Carol Riccaboni of Parker Heights, Texas, and Betty Stiefbold of Sauvie Island; sister Blanche Leifheit of Newark; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces of nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Benjamin, in 1977. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg with Chaplain William Larson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg Charitable Organization Thrift Shop in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Janice R. Gomez
Janice R. Gomez of Montgomery, Minn., died June 28, 2001, after prolonged illness and aplastic anemia. She was 42. She was born May 23, 1959, in Salem to William and Ellen Boyd. The family moved to Newberg in 1967 and she attended Newberg High School. She was a beautician in Newberg for many years including time spent operating the Hair Tailor. She was member of the Catholic church and according to her family, had artistic inclinations. She played the viola and sang throughout high school. She also sang at weddings in the area. In 1977 she married Raul Gomez. Survivors include: husband Raul of Minnesota; daughter Elia of Montgomery, Minn.; son Raul Jr. of Montgomery, Minn.; brothers, William of Portland, Paul of Forest Grove and Bruce of McMinnville; sisters, Shahana Johnson of Newberg and Taslima Stoddard of Chico, Calif.; one grandson; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by mother, Ellen, in 1982. A private burial was held July 1 in Montgomery, Minn.

Alvin L. Carter
Alvin L. Carter of Newberg died July 2, 2001. He was 80.
He was born April 27, 1921, in Gladstone to William and Estha Whitham. On Aug. 8, 1942, he married Shirley Helm. He retired from Bonneville Power and Light in 1986 and attended Dundee Methodist Church. Survivors include: wife Shirley of Newberg; sons, David of Springfield, Robert, Roger and Thomas of Portland and James of Newberg; daughter Joyce Weeks of Newberg; brother Kenneth of Portland; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A private service will be held.

Elmer E. Anderson
Elmer Elijah Anderson died at a care facility June 29, 2001. He was 96. He was born July 3, 1904, in Morganville, Kan., to Rasmus and Nellie (Gardner) Anderson. He grew up in Kansas and attended school and farmed in the area. In January 1928, he married Florence Welch in Clyde, Kan. They lived near Clifton, Kan., for 14 years and then moved near Blackfoot, Idaho in 1941. The couple farmed and he worked for the American Potato Company while living near Blackfoot. He then went to work for the City of Blackfoot Golf Club as a greens keeper. After retiring in 1961, the couple traveled, spending time in Arizona. They enjoyed the outdoors and did a great deal of fishing and hunting during their travels. In 1974, the couple moved to Newberg and settled in Mountain View Mobile Court. Survivors include: son Elwyn Anderson of Pahrump, Nev.; sisters, Irene Baltachaor and Genieva Harkins of Clinton, Kan; six grandchildren; 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence, in September of 1980, two brothers and three sisters. A funeral service was held July 2 in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel. Committal was private at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg.

Mary E. Gill
Mary Ellen Gill died July 2, 2001. She was 82.
She was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Newberg to Ralph and Cordelia (Nealond) Gill. She grew up in Newberg and graduated from Central Elementary School and Newberg High School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Linfield College in 1942 and a master’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1962. In the fall of 1942, she was asked to teach a combination of junior and senior high classes in Newberg. For 12 years she directed a capella choirs at Newberg Junior High. The assignment lasted until the end of World War II. In 1953, she accepted a position as dean of girls at McMinnville High School. In 1973, she retired. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Tzaddi Tau Club, the First United Methodist Church of Newberg and the Congregational Church of Lincoln City for a brief time. For many years she sang modern, classical and religious songs with her sister Isabel in a women’s trio. Survivors include sister Isabel of McMinnville and some cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Newberg with the Rev. Rhoda Pittman Markus officiating. A private cryptside service with vault interment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in McMinnville. Chapel viewing and visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Attrell’s Newberg Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg First United Methodist Church or Legacy Health Dynamics in care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Grace C. Morgus
Grace Constance Morgus of Sherwood died June 30, 2001, at a Beaverton care facility. She was 82. She was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Raymond, Wash., to John and Caroline (Ware) Litchfield. She grew up and attended school in Raymond. On June 6, 1936, she married Henry Morgus in South Bend, Wash. The couple moved to Portland and in 1956 moved to the California Bay Area. After her husband retired they lived in Pioneer, Calif., and in 1986, moved to Woodburn. They moved in 2000 to Sherwood. She enjoyed spending time with her family. After her children grew up she enjoyed traveling, especially collecting rocks and artifacts in the desert. Survivors include: daughters, Diane Nelson of Beaverton, Betty Bock of Canby and Christine Hann of Portland; son Greg of Helena; sister Winnette Pavlik of Milwaukie; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry, in March 2000, as well as son, David, and daughter, Theresa. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel with Father Tom McCarthy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Attrell’s Sherwood Chapel, 280 N.W. First St., Sherwood, OR 97140.

Sam Slyapich
Sam Slyapich of Lafayette died Dec. 3, 2001, in Newberg. He was 89. He was born Cedria Slyapich on April 13, 1912, in Melence, Yugoslavia, to Mita and Milka (Nemcev) Slyapich. Cedria translates to "Sam" in English from Yugoslavian. He emigrated from Yugoslavia in 1919 at age 7, through Ellis Island in New York City. When he arrived he didn’t know English but began school in Akron, Ohio. He grew up there before moving to Tucson, Ariz., in 1953. He lived in Tucson off and on until he moving to Dundee in December 1998 to live with family members. He had lived in Lafayette since February of 2000. He was a foundry worker for Goodyear assembling airplane parts during World War II and was also a meat cutter.In his spare time he enjoyed playing checkers and spent his days at Providence Newberg Adult Day Services. According to family he never lost a game of checkers there. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and was an avid bowler. Survivors include: daughters, Hope Winebrenner of Lafayette and Patricia Biggs of Anaheim, Calif.; son Larry of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Milutin, Bota and Wesley, and sister Zora. No services will be held. Disposition will be private by cremation.

Dewey "Max" Bullock
Former Dundee resident Dewey "Max" Bullock of Dallas died Nov. 28, 2001, at a Salem hospital. He was 72. He was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Abion, Ill., to Raymond and Nora (Walter) Bullock. He grew up and went to school in Wabash in Edwards County, Ill., where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1955. After his discharge he moved to Bourbonnais, Ill., and worked for A.O. Smith Harvester Company. On Nov. 12, 1955, he married Sharon Hess in Kankakee, Ill. The couple made their home in Bourbonnais. In 1964, they moved to Freemont, Calif., where he went to work for United Airlines as a mechanic. After moving to Newberg in 1968, he continued working for United. The couple moved to Dundee for a time, then to Salem, before moving to Dallas in 1988. After working for United for 22 years, he retired in 1990. After retirement the couple continued living in Dallas until the time of his death. He enjoyed woodcrafts and making butterflies, which his wife decorated; they sold many of them at craft shows in a tri-state area. They attended the Mennonite Church in Dallas and the Christian Church in Eustis, Fla., where they spent their winters. Survivors include: wife Sharon of Dallas; son Bruce of Port Orchard, Wash.; daughters, Pam Wellmen of Woodland, Wash. and Judyth Anderson of Meridian, Idaho; brother Donald of Peotone, Ill.; sister Maryetta Woods of Shabanse, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Awin, Ira and Royce and grandchildren Niel, Darrah and Hailey. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 in Newberg Friends Church with Pastor Ron Woodward officiating. The concluding service followed at Newberg Friends Cemetery in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Douglas L. Brown
Douglas Leonard Brown died Nov. 25, 2001, at a Portland hospital. He was 49. He was born May 17, 1952, in Hillsboro to Leonard and Lorna (Mullanix) Brown. He attended Central Grade School, Renne Junior High and graduated from Newberg High School in 1971. He began a career with the Newberg Police Department as a reserve officer in 1973. After rising to the rank of reserve sergeant, he became a full-time officer in August 1978. On Feb. 24, 1979, he married Patricia Hamel in Portland.
A 23-year veteran of the Newberg Police Department, he received numerous commendations and letters of thanks and appreciation from residents. His most recent commendation was received in September and recognized his role in successfully disarming a suicidal man who was threatening to kill himself with a shotgun. Survivors include: mother Lorna of Hillsboro; wife Patricia of Newberg; daughters, Amy Dane of Springfield and Danielle Brown of Newberg; sons, Nathen of Lowell and Jered of Newberg; sister Mary of Portland; grandchild Kailani Dane of Springfield. A funeral service was held Dec. 1 in the First United Methodist Church in Newberg with Pastor Rick Dutton officiating. Committal service followed at Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Doug Brown Memorial Fund in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Austin E. Searles
Austin E. Searles of Salem died Nov. 24, 2001. He was 83.
He was born April 25, 1918, in Blaire, Neb., to Walter and Maude (Woods) Searles. He moved to Oregon in 1939 and lived in the Portland area from 1940 to 1965. He was a World War II veteran and a postal carrier in the Newberg area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and leather work. Survivors include: daughters, Virginia Johnson and Dee Ashford of Pacific City and Patricia Elden of Detroit; sons, Austin of Hillsboro and Joseph of Seattle; sister Alice Skinner of Charlotte, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Dallas Mortuary Chapel.

Carole J. Jarvis
Carole Joyce Jarvis died Nov. 28, 2001, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 58. She was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Maple Valley, Wash., to Carl and Wanda (Keith) Hedin. She was raised and educated in Vale, attending Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. On June 15, 1963, she married Joseph Jarvis in Vale. The couple farmed in Summerville for 23 years before moving to Newberg in 1985. They relocated to Dayton in 1991, where they have since resided. She was a member and past Matron of Blue Mountain Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Elgin. She was also a member and past Noble Grand of the Jewel Rebecca Lodge at Summerville. She enjoyed yard sales, collecting, gardening and traveling. Survivors include: parents, Carl and Wanda of Salem; husband Joseph of Dayton; daughter Patti Hansen of Plano, Texas; son Wes of Plano; brother Keith of Portland; sister Barbara Schmidt of Yakima, Wash. and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Summerville Cemetery in Summerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Order of Eastern Star Cancer Fund or the Scottish Rite Foundation for Childhood Language Disorders in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Don Stalker
Don Stalker died Nov. 7, 2001 at Providence Newberg Hospital. He was 86. He was born April 23, 1915, in Archer, Neb., to Capt. Malcom and Nina May (Kronkright) Stalker. He grew up and attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Archer. After graduation, he worked at various farms in Nebraska. In about 1944, he moved to Oregon where he worked in the Portland shipyards during World War II. He later worked at the Float Plant in Newberg until it burned in the early 1950s. On Dec. 3, 1948, he married Marjorie Mace in Vancouver, Wash. The couple made their home in Newberg. He became a partner with Aldon Wilkie at the 60-40 "Float Plant" and later became part owner, building pre-fabricated homes. In 1969, he started Stalker and Winters Construction in Newberg, building churches and fire stations around Oregon. He built the Clatskanie Fire Station in 1970, the Friends Church in Sherwood in 1971 and the United Methodist Church in Newberg in 1972. He also remodeled several commercial buildings before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newberg, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years and an assistant captain for several years. He was also a volunteer with F.I.S.H and was active in helping with church projects. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: wife Marjorie of Newberg; daughters, Carol Hays of Salem, Kay Church of Newberg and Sandra Dresser of Newberg; sisters, Nellie Wegner of Central City, Neb., Jo Burrelle of Washougal, Wash., and Margaret Willits of Lincoln, Neb.; eight grand children; 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Nov. 10 in the First United Methodist Church in Newberg with Pastor Jane Shaffer officiating. Committal was private at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Newberg in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR.

Bernice M. Locke
Bernice May Locke died Nov. 21, 2001, at a Newberg care home. She was 78. She was born Jan. 26, 1923, in Stockton, Calif., to Calvin and Ida May (Mc Carter) Binkley. She attended schools in Fresno, Calif., where she later worked for a trucking company in the clerical department. In June 1941, she married Donald Carothers in Fresno. While he was in the military the couple lived in various places. After his discharge, they settled in California. In 1988, she moved to Newberg to be closer to family and worked at the Newberg Thrift Shop. She enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include: son Richard of Fresno; daughter Carilynn Berry of Bossier, La.; sister Doris Pilkenton of Newberg; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, James. At the family’s request there will be no public services held at this time. Private interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Loren D. Lambert
Loren D. Lambert died Nov. 19, 2001, in Newberg. He was 90. He was born April 14, 1911, in Dayton, Wash. He lived in Dayton for a number of years farming and then moved to Vancouver, Wash, before moving to Newberg where he lived for eight years. He was a truck driver while living in Vancouver, enjoyed traveling and riding horses. Survivors include: daughter Rite Anderson of Vancouver and son Douglas Lambert of Dayton, Wash. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy, in 1996. No formal services will be held but an urn placement will be held for friends at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Garden of Flowers at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Vancouver. Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Villa, 700 E. Fifth St., Newberg, OR 97132.

Lola M. Probst
Lola Maxine Probst of Dundee died Nov. 22, 2001, at home. She was 76. She was born April 26, 1925, in Tarkio, Mo., to Lloyd and Alta (Johansen) Jackson. She was known to her friends as Maxine. She grew up and attended school in St. Joseph and in 1945 moved to the Dayton/McMinnville area. In 1953, she moved to Newberg. On Feb. 14, 1971, she married Quentin Probst in Eugene. The couple made their home in Newberg until 1997, when they moved to Dundee. She worked for Safeway for 43 years and belonged to the Commercial Food Workers Union in Portland. She assisted with the operation of the local Babe Ruth Baseball program with her husband for 10 years. She also ran the snack bar and filled in where needed, family members said. According to her family, she loved her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. She was also an avid outdoorsperson and enjoyed camping. In 1997, she planned, designed and landscaped her dream home in Dundee where she was living at the time of her death. Survivors include: daughters, Linda Burnett of Palm Desert, Calif., and Sharon Robertson of Newberg; brothers, Charles of Newberg, James of Roseburg and John of Reno; sister Irene Kendall of Portland; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Quentin, in October 1995, as well as brother Lloyd Jr. and sister Kay Baker. A funeral service was held Tuesday in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel with Pastor Jim Ringseth officiating. Concluding service was held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Health Dynamics Hospice of McMinnville in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Autrey M. McCostlin
Autrey Michael McCostlin of McMinnville died Nov. 22, 2001 at Willamette Valley Medical Center. He was 58. He was born April 8, 1943, to Melvin and Stella (Swaim) McCostlin. As a child, he lived in various places in the Southwest and southern parts of the U.S. In 1968, he married Linda Atteberry in Oakland, Calif. In 1969, the couple moved to Newberg. He went to work for Publisher’s Paper (now SP Newsprint). They were later divorced. In 1991, he married Kathy Hintz. In 1989, he moved to McMinnville. He enjoyed spending time at the Oregon Coast and was involved with the Alcoholics Anonymous group. According to his family, he enjoyed his grandchildren and liked country music. Survivors include: daughter Laura Jacobo of Newberg; sons, Darrick McCostlin of Newberg and Russell Roper of Webb City, Mo.; brother Walter of Fox River Grove; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Kathy in February of 1998 and one brother. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are in care of Macy and Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville.

Vito ‘Vic’ Vittoria
Vito "Vic" Vittoria died Nov. 15, 2001, of cancer at home in Dundee. He was 75. He was born June 25, 1926, in Bari, Italy, to Joseph and Cecelia Vittoria. On Aug. 21, 1949, he married Theresa Gimarelli. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and co-owned Vittoria Nursery with his wife. Survivors include: wife Theresa of Dundee; son Guy of Dundee; brothers Anthony of Denver and Samuel of Estacada; sisters, Nancy Woodrome of Oklahoma, Rosemary Ballard of Portland and Lucy Thompson of Portland; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At his request no services will be held.

Ellen G. Burghardt
Ellen G. Burghardt died Nov. 16, 2001, at her home in Newberg. She was 76. She was born Nov. 5, 1925, in Atlanta. In 1944, she married William Burghardt during World War II in Atlanta while he was in the service. After the war, they moved to Grand View, Idaho, until 1968. They then moved to Beaverton and opened a grocery store business. Later she was a telephone representative for GTE until she retired. She was a bridge club player and also enjoyed bingo, embroidering and her family. Taking trips to Reno and Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde was also an enjoyable pastime, family members said. Survivors include: husband William of Newberg; daughters, Sheron Johnson of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Mary Montgomery of Aloha; sons, Bob of Grand View, Idaho, and Al of Tigard; five grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday at Young’s Funeral Home in Tigard. Private burial was at Damascus Pioneer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or to a charity of one’s choice.

Marilyn E. Davis
Marilyn Edna Davis died Nov. 17, 2001, at a Portland hospital. She was 77. She was born Dec. 12, 1923, in North Bend to Chris and Edna (Germond) Miller. She grew up and received her education in North Bend, graduating from North Bend High School. She later moved to San Francisco and worked as a civilian in the communication department of the U.S. Navy. In 1945, she returned to North Bend and worked at the Naval Air Station as a clerk. She married James Davis on Feb. 25, 1946, in North Bend. After their marriage she worked for Western Union for several years. For 11 years she worked at the Dalles Dam as the storeroom coordinator until retiring in 1976. The couple then made their home in Mill City. Her husband died in January 1980. She moved to Newberg in 1991 to be closer to family. She was member of the Elks in The Dalles, enjoyed bingo, politics and just being with people in general, family members said. Survivors include: sons, Jim and Terry of Newberg; brother Kermit of Redway, Calif.; and three grandchildren. A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg with Pastor Jim Ringseth officiating.

Dale O. Thompson
Former Newberg resident Dale Orven Thompson died Nov. 11, 2001, at his home in Beaverton. He was 64. He was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Ainsworth, Neb., to Cecil and Merna (Closson) Thompson. In 1939, as a young child he moved with his family to Wyoming where his father could find work. In 1942, the family moved to Newberg, then in 1947 the family then moved to Tillamook. In 1954, he joined the U.S. Navy and served until 1962, when he was honorably discharged. In 1957, he married Peggy James in Reno. The couple lived in Newberg. In 1962, they moved to Scholls and then to Beaverton in 1975. He worked as a carpenter for Hemstreet Homes from 1957 to 1969. He was also a pest control specialist, having worked for Terminex and owning his own business, Dale’s Termite and Pest Control in Beaverton for 25 years. He retired as a machinist for Wagner Mining in Portland in 2000. Survivors include: stepmother Irene Thompsen of Newberg; daughter Trisha Holm of Aloha; brothers, Melvin of Cottage Grove, Robert of Newberg and Ben of Newberg; sisters, Marie Hudgeon of Tillamook, Mary Wilson of Beaverton, Cecilia Vasquez of Newberg and Martha Mullen of Eugene; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Peggy, in February 2000, his parents and brother Wayne. Memorial services were held Friday at the Maryville Nursing Home Chapel in Beaverton. Inurnment followed at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, LY 120, Seattle, WA, 98109.

Joyce "Nana" Hokit
Joyce "Nana" (Riley) Hokit died Nov. 13, 2001, in Dayton. She was 71. She was born May 18, 1930, in Welty, Okla. She was a homemaker. As a seamstress she made quilts and enjoyed crocheting. According to her family she enjoyed cooking for others and was a good cook. In 1965, she moved to Dayton after previously living in Newberg. Survivors include: companion Gordon Duzan; sons, Daniel of McMinnville and Mark of Salem; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday) at Word of Faith Church, 108 S. Howard St., in Newberg. Memorial contributions for expenses may be made in care of Word of Faith Church, 108 S. Howard St., Newberg, OR 97132.

Phyllis J. Casciato
Phyllis J. Casciato of Newberg died Nov. 9, 2001, at Providence Newberg Hospital. She was 66. She was born June 24, 1935, in Amsterdam, Mo., to William and Ethel (Morris) Hays. At the age of 18 months, she moved to Newberg with her family. She grew up in and attended Newberg schools, graduating from Newberg High School where she was a cheerleader. In 1953, she married Fred LaBonte. For a short time they made their home in Alaska while her husband served in the military. After the birth of their two children, the couple was divorced. She worked as an executive secretary in Portland and then as a secretary for Meeker Electric. She worked for Smurfit Newsprint in Newberg for 13 years as a payroll clerk until her retirement. In 1972, she married Tony Casciato. She was also an antique appraiser and her interest led her and her husband to frequent yard sales in their searches. Together they also enjoyed golfing. A devoted "Trekkie," she was a loyal watcher of Star Trek. She also had a love for crossword puzzles in The Oregonian. Having coffee and visiting with family and friends was also an enjoyable pastime, as well as oil painting and gardening. Another hobby included playing bingo with her sisters. She lived in Sherwood for the past 20 years, recently moving back to Newberg, and was a member of The Newberg Christian Church. Survivors include: son Mark LaBonte of Newberg; daughter Kathie Bakanoff of Newberg; brother John Hays of Silverton; sisters, Goldie Brunson of Newberg, Maryan Dressel of McMinnville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one godchild. She was preceded in death by husband Tony in 1981, brother William Hays, and sisters, Ruby Harrison, Virginia Carlson, Doris Schultz and Jeanie Towers. A memorial service was held Wednesday in Attrell’s Newberg Chapel with Pastor David Case officiating. Private interment followed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg Friends in Service to Humanity, (F.I.S.H.) or the charity of one’s choice in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Thelma M. Adams
Newberg resident Thelma Marjorie Adams died Nov. 13, 2001. She was 93. At the family’s request no services are scheduled. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

Rendall Bess
Rendall Bess died Nov. 7, 2001, at his home in Dundee. He was 90. He was born April 16, 1911, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles and Vina (Welker) Bess. He grew up and attended school in the Detroit, Mich., area. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. On July 16, 1936, he married Vera Clemens in Detroit. The couple made their home in Bremerton, Wash. They also lived in many other places as he served in the Navy, including Mexico and Norway for a period of time. Residing in California at the time of his honorable discharge as a chief warrant officer, they then moved to Oregon, making their home in Dundee. He was interested in electronics and ham radios and was a volunteer fireman for many years with the Dundee Fire Department. He enjoyed and collected a library of tango music, records and other memorabilia. Because of this deep interest the couple made several trips to Argentina where the music originated. Survivors include: wife Vera of Dundee; son Noel of Spanaway, Wash.; daughter Alison Holcomb of Hemet, Calif.; brother Raymond of Michigan; sisters, Muriel Bess and Evelyn Tilman of Michigan; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At his request there were no public services planned. Arrangements are in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

Marian C. Williams
Marian Catherine Williams died Nov. 7, 2001, in Newberg. She was 76. She was born May 7, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was a homemaker and lived in Newberg for the past year and Sherwood for three years prior. She also previously lived in Lake Oswego. In July 1947, she married Eric Williams. He preceded her in death in 1991. Survivors include: daughter Debbie Kelley of Newberg; sons, Brian and Derek of Canada; seven grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Arrangements are in care of American Burial and Cremation.

Charles C. Webb
Charles Caldwell Webb died on Nov. 8, 2001, at Providence Newberg Hospital. He was 80. He was born June 19, 1921, to Ward and May (Thompson) Webb in Canton, Ohio. At the age of 6 he moved with his family to Southern California. He attended schools in North Hollywood and graduated from Glendale High School, then attended the University of Southern California where he was a member of the APPA Alpha fraternity. After graduation he enlisted and in September 1943 became a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve during World War II, specializing as a small craft sub chaser. He received his honorable discharge to inactive duty in February 1946. On Aug. 3, 1969, he married Gloria Morina in North Hollywood and the couple lived in many areas of Southern California. He was employed by Michigan Millers Insurance Company and after 36 years retired as vice president and manager. He enjoyed being a part of the community: he served as president to the Gateway Kiwanis in Glendale; as vice-president to the board of directors of the Glendale YMCA and was band member in the Dixieland Band. In late-1991 the couple left California and moved to Oregon for a short time, then returned to California and from 1993 to 1996 lived in Nevada. In 1996, the couple returned to Oregon where they made their home until his death. He enjoyed golf and music, especially playing trumpet and piano. Survivors include: wife Gloria of Newberg; daughter Pepper Strobe; son Jim; three stepchildren; sister Ann White of Glendale and many grandchildren. At the request of the family no services were scheduled. Arrangements were in the care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel.

Ian R. Murray
Ian Ross Murray died Nov. 4, 2001, at a Portland hospital. He was 51. He was born March 10, 1950 in Dunedin, New Zealand, to John and Ngita (Munroe) Murray. He grew up and attended school in Dunedin and Wellington, New Zealand. In 1971, he graduated from teacher’s college in Dunedin, then became a photographer. In 1972, he married Rosslyn Young in Dunedin and they raised their family in Invercargill. They were later divorced. He moved to Portland in 1991 and on July 4, 1991, married Linda West. In Portland, he continued his photography career and later owned Murray and Lapp Photography. He was a member of Pathways Fellowship Group in Portland. His hobbies included photography, traveling, being a Beatles fan, working with his hands and remodeling his home on the coast. He was known as "Mr. Poppa" to the children at David Hill Elementary School in Hillsboro where he volunteered his time reading. Survivors include: wife Linda of Arch Cape; sons, Hamish of Portland, Seth of Christchurch, New Zealand, and Ben Lapp of Sherwood; daughters, Gretta Murray of Tempe, Ariz., Vairi Murray of Nelson, New Zealand, Amy Anderton of Sherwood, Elizabeth Rickett of Hillsboro and Ruth Lapp of Portland; brothers, Lyn of Waitahana, New Zealand, and Graham of Wellington; sisters, Joan Murray of Oamaru, New Zealand, and Christine Murray of Wellington; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Friday at West Hills Unitarian Fellowship in Portland with Diana Baxter officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or the David Hill Elementary School Scholarship Fund in memory of "Mr. Poppa" and in care of Attrell’s Sherwood Chapel, 280 N.W. First St., Sherwood, OR 97140.

Nellie C. Zumwalt
Nellie C. Zumwalt of Newberg died Nov. 4, 2001, at Willamette Valley Medical Center. She was 94. She was born Petronella Catharina DeJong on Feb. 6, 1907, to Dirk and Mae Hofdijk DeJong. She came to the U.S. in 1911 from the Netherlands and her family settled on a dairy farm near Ballston. She married Percy Zumwalt Sept. 10, 1927, in Ballston. After her marriage she moved to Perrydale and lived there until 1998 when she moved to Newberg. She enjoyed playing pinochle and going dancing. She was a charter member of the Perrydale Goodwill Club. Survivors include: daughters, Beverly Fowler of Dundee and Luella Porter of Salem; sister Catherine Massey of McMinnville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Percy, in 1978, and brothers Jack, John and Dick. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Saturday) at Chapel of Macy and Son, 135 N. Evans in McMinnville, with the Rev. Donald DeJong officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perrydale Goodwill Club or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Macy and Son Funeral Directors.

Jack M. Smith
Jack Michelson Smith died Nov. 6, 2001, at a Newberg care home. He was 93. He was born Jan. 7, 1908, in Huntington Park, Calif., to Clarence and Freda (Michelson) Smith. He grew up and attended school in Santa Monica, Calif. He went to work at Douglas Aircraft in administration for about 12 years. On Jan. 12, 1930, he married his childhood friend, Ruth Howard, in her parent’s home in Santa Monica. After the war, he was self-employed in the field of auto painting for the next 15 years. In 1976, after making several trips to Newberg to visit their daughter, the couple moved to Newberg. He was a 50-year member and past master of the Masonic Lodge with dual memberships in Newberg and Santa Monica. He was also a past patron of the Easter Star of Santa Monica, a member of the Scottish Rite in Oregon and a member of the Methodist Church in Santa Monica for more than 60 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with his family. Survivors include: daughter Julie Birmingham of Newberg; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. At the request of the family, no services were scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberg Care Home for the Christmas Party in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Alice R. Allen
Alice R. Allen died Nov. 3, 2001, in Newberg. She was 51.
She was born Aug. 25, 1950, to Wes and Betty Goldsworthy in Eugene. After spending her early years growing up in Eugene, she moved to Newberg. On Oct. 13, 1983, she married Edward Allen, who remained her constant companion until her death. Discovering a passion for music late in life, she taught herself to play both guitar and piano, and started a successful private music school from her home, teaching beginning students the basics of both instruments. She was an active member of Newberg Open Bible Church and will be remembered for the donation of her time and talents as secretary/treasurer of the Women’s World Fellowship Group, coordinator for the church’s semiannual craft fairs, cook for the pre-school Day Care Learning Center, worship leader and guitarist for the weekly Ladies Bible Study Group, and volunteer for the Open Bible Prayer Drive visiting neighborhood businesses, homes, hospitals and care homes. According to family members, her greatest joy came from watching the seeds she planted in those around her take root and grow. She also enjoyed fishing, camping and target shooting, both for sport and in competition; she was a member of the Newberg Rifle and Pistol Club. Survivors include: husband Edward of Newberg; stepdaughters, Jennifer of Keizer and Barbara of Portland; sisters, Barbara Kincheloe of Eugene and Dale Goldsworthy of Beaverton; brothers, Matt Goldsworthy of Sutherlin, John Goldsworthy of Everett, Wash., David Goldsworthy of Capitola, Calif., and Wesley Goldsworthy of Reno. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday) at Newberg Open Bible Church with Pastor James Ringseth officiating. All those who wish to celebrate their memories of her life may attend. Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Health Dynamics Hospice, 2275 N.E. McDaniel Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128.

Don Stalker
Don Stalker died Nov. 7, 2001, at a Newberg hospital. He was 86.
He was born April 23, 1915, in Archer, Neb., to Capt. Malcom and Nina May (Kronkright) Stalker. He grew up and attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Archer. After graduation, he worked at various farms in Nebraska. In about 1944, he moved to Oregon where he worked in the Portland shipyards during World War II. He later worked at the Float Plant in Newberg until it burned in the early 1950s. On Dec. 3, 1948, he married Marjorie Dietz in Vancouver, Wash. The couple made their home in Newberg. He became a partner with Aldon and Wilke at the 60-40 "Float Plant" and later became part owner, building pre-fabricated homes. In 1959, he started Stalker and Winters Construction in Newberg, building churches and fire stations around Oregon. He built the Clatskanie Fire Station in 1970, the Friends Church in Sherwood in 1972 and the United Methodist Church in Newberg in 1972. He also remodeled several commercial buildings before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newberg, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years and an assistant captain for several years. He was also a volunteer with F.I.S.H. and was active in helping with church projects. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: wife Marjorie of Stalker of Newberg; daughters, Carol Hays of Salem and Kay Church and Sandra Lessig of Newberg; sisters, Nellie Wegner of Central City, Neb., Jo Burrelle of Washougal, Wash.; and Margaret Willits of Lincoln, Neb.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) in the First United Methodist Church in Newberg with Pastor Jane Shaffer officiating. Committal is private at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Newberg in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Jonathan G. Efurd-Bragg
Jonathan Glenn Efurd-Bragg of Sherwood died Nov. 1, 2001. He was 20.
He was born Sept. 16, 1981, in Portland. At the age of 11 he moved to Sherwood with his family and attended Sherwood schools. He enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed football, wrestling and bowling and was a member of the Wilsonville Bowling League. He raised fish as a hobby, but loved all animals, family members said. He attended Portland Community College to study general business. His family said he was a hard worker. Survivors include: son Bradley and his mother Sarah Armstrong; mother Kathleen Bragg of Tigard; father David Efurd of Portland; brother Michael Odgers of Pueblo, Colo.; sister Tara Bragg of Gladstone; nephew Tanner Bragg of Gladstone; grandmother Jeanette Hendry of Santa Maria, Calif.; two aunts, one uncle and several cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bradley Armstrong-Bragg Trust Fund at any Washington Mutual Bank.

Dorothy E. Trout
Former Newberg resident Dorothy E. Trout died Oct. 20, 2001, at her home in Portland. She was 86. She was born June 24, 1915, to Alvin and Clara Ryals (Schaffer) in Middleton, Idaho. She left Idaho in her mid-teens to move to Portland with her family. On Oct. 18, 1941, she married Abe Trout. In 1959, she settled in Newberg to be near her brother, Earl, and his family who owned a poultry farm on Yamhill Highway. Over the years she worked as a bookkeeper for The Oregonian, Lipmans and Rhodes Department stores before retiring. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling and especially time spent with family, family members said. Survivors include: son Bruce of Newberg; daughter Sharlene Martin of Portland; brother Basil Ryals of Salem; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Earl, Oren, Otto and Harold Ryals, as well as sisters Ada Story, Leona Staley and Lorena Story. A memorial service was held Monday at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Clemence W. Markwick
Clemence Willis Markwick died Oct. 26, 2001, in McMinnville. He was 98. He was born June 7, 1903, in Pitcairn, N.Y., to Robert and Lucina Markwick. He grew up in Lewisberg, N.Y., and attended school to the sixth-grade when he left to help his father with the farm. According to his family, his father taught him to be a good horseman. He worked with teams as well as his own horse, Buddy, who was his faithful companion. At age 19, he started a country store in the living room of their home and was quite successful, family members said. He left the store to his parents to marry his childhood sweetheart, Helen Kirkbride. In 1944, they moved to Washington state. He lived in the Dayton area until 1959 and then lived in Gladstone until 1966. He then moved to the Newberg and McMinnville areas, remaining until his death. According to his family he was a jack-of-all trades, building and repairing radios when they first came out. He helped change several telephone companies from magneto crank phones to the dial system. He also did some trucking, farming, logging and was a paramedic and a self-employed painting contractor with his own business. He retired in 1963. In 1985, his wife Helen died. He met and married Pauline Monroe the same year. She died in 1989. He then married Elva Clair in 1991 and she died in July 1999. Survivors include: daughters, Betty Buell of New Meadows, Idaho and Laura Spainhour of Enterprise; stepdaughter Sharon Landry of McMinnville; sons, Donald of Eugene and Roger and Clyde, both of Central Point; stepson Victor Hopper of McMinnville; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Wednesday at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg. Arrangements were in care of Holman-Hankins-Bowker and Waud of Oregon City.

Thelma J. Hulse
Thelma Jean Hulse died Oct. 31, at her home in Newberg after a long battle with cancer. She was 72. She was born Dec. 4, 1928, in San Jose, Calif., to Samuel Ransom and Vera (Behnke) Powers. At the age of 11 she moved with her family to Lincoln City where she met her lifelong companion, Dean Hulse. They were married Sept. 22, 1946, in Ocean Lake. They made their home in Lincoln City until 1963 when they moved to Portland. In Portland they owned and operated a business. Five years later in 1968, they moved the business to Newberg and have lived here since. She was active in the Assembly of God Church, both in Lincoln City and Newberg. She taught Sunday school and sang in the choir at both churches. A homemaker, she considered her family her mission field, family members said, and she enjoyed her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, the couple’s favorite spot was Wallowa County and they also enjoyed visiting the beach. Survivors include: husband Dean of Newberg; sons, Michael of Chester, Ohio, Donald of Dundee and Samuel of Newberg; brothers, Boyd Powers of Prospect, Verl and Roger Powers of Enterprise and Gary Powers of Newberg; sisters, Millie Salyer of Newberg and Vera Butcher of McMinnville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Esther Varner, grandson Sam Dehart and great-grandchild Michael Hulse III. A funeral service will be held today (Saturday) at 11 a.m. in the Assembly of God Church in Newberg with Pastor Curtis Rosen officiating. Concluding service will follow at Newberg Friends Cemetery. Chapel viewing and visitation hours are today after the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Hospice in care of Attrell’s Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.