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Douglas M. Cairo
Sept. 17, 1940 - Jan. 16, 2006
Douglas M. Cairo, 65, of McMinnville, formerly of Monmouth, died Jan. 16 in McMinnville.
He was born to Louis and Bula Lamm Cairo in Oswego, Kan.
As a very young child he moved with his family to Colusa, Orofino. He spent his childhood in Colusa where he attended school. After graduating from high school he attended Yuba College.
He began his long career in the auto parts business while in Colusa. He moved to Monmouth in the early 1970s and then to McMinnvile in 1995. He retired from Davison Auto Parts after 30 years of service.
Douglas married Donna Andrews on Sept. 16, 2000 in McMinnville.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Elks Lodge and Monmouth Jaycees. While living in Monmouth he served as an EMT.
He liked to hunt and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed singing, writing poetry, and tinkering with mechanical things.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Cairo of McMinnville; son, Jesse Friedow of Dallas; daughter, Ginny Cairo of Roseburg; sisters, Charlsey Cowan of Citrus Heights, Orofino., Vicki Leonard and Patti Jo Cairo, both of Colusa; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 21 at Bethel Baptist Church and intermenty was at the Masonic Cemetery in McMinnville.
Contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or Legacy VNA in care of Macy & Son, 135 N. Evans, McMinnville, OR 97128.
Ben J. "Son" Chapman
April 30, 1920 - Jan. 21, 2006
Ben J. "Son" Chapman, 85, of Dallas died Jan. 21 in Dallas.
He was born in Carlsbad, N.M., to Lem and Rosalin Evans Chapman.
Ben married Vivian Orverlan Aug. 20, 1941 in Phoenix, Ariz.
They lived in Prescott, Ariz., where Ben worked as a tire capper and a deputy sheriff.
While living in Prescott he played bass fiddle in his country western band, Ben Chapman's Rhythm Ramblers and also played in the Hayloft Trio Band. He played in bands for more than 25 years.
The family moved from Prescott and settled in Dallas in September 1962, a short time before the Columbus Day Storm. Ben helped with the road clean up after the terrible storm.
He retired from the State of Oregon after working as a custodian for 24 years.
After retirement Ben worked for Meals on Wheels for 16 years until his health declined.
He enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, camping, and rockhounding. He also carved walking sticks.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Mabel and Dora Lee.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vivian; daughters, Joanne Via of McMinnville, Doris Newton of Dallas, Charlotte Van Huss of Salem, and Pam Welliver of West Salem; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held in Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and entombment is in Restlawn Mausoleum, Salem.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas.
Beverly Lea Collins
Nov. 6, 1952 - Jan. 25, 2006
Beverly Lea Collins, 53, of Troutdale died Jan. 25 in Gresham.
She was born in Dallas to Grant and Loretta Barnard.
Beverly grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School.
She moved to Portland and in 1979 met Ralph Collins. They were married Aug. 23, 1980 in Portland and they moved to Troutdale.
Soon after Beverly had moved to Portland she went to work for Hoffman Construction and had been employed there as their office manager.
She was a member of a pinochle group for more than 20 years and loved to play bunko. She enjoyed family gatherings and going shopping.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph of Troutdale; daughter, Krystal Nail; sons, Scott Dady of Yacolt, Wash., and Ralph Dady of Vancouver, Wash.; brothers, John Barnard of Dallas and Ron Barnard of Portland; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial service was Jan. 30 at Gresham Funeral Chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Esther O. Walker
Oct. 25, 1913 - Jan. 24, 2006
Esther O. Walker of Mesa, Ariz., 92, formerly of Independence, died Jan. 24 in Mesa.
She was born to Frank and Angie Meinke in Linwood, Kan.
She had been co-owner of Independence Electric and had also been a member of Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She had also been active in Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Esther moved to Oregon in 1935 and retired To Arizona in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bev Walker.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald B. Walker of Florida and Dr. Colin L. Walker of California; daughter, Denise L. Walker-Jenkins of Arizona; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Jan. 30 at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem.
Contributions may be made to Impala Home Care, 9515 E Impala Ave., Mesa, AZ 85208 or charity of choice.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.
Eugene Ellsworth Robertson
May 22, 1925 - Jan. 25, 2006
Eugene Ellsworth Robertson, 80, of Dallas died Jan. 25.
He was born Enderlin, N.D., to Andrew and Mabel Torjeson Robertson. He moved to Camas, Wash., as a young child.
At age 18 he enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II. He came home from the war and married Jean Marilyn Wallace Jan. 19, 1947 in Camas.
He graduated from the Northwest School of Photography in 1948. Eugene entered the reserves and then was called up to active duty for one year when the Korean War started.
The family moved to Baker where they owned and operated Roy's Richmaid Ice Cream Shop. They moved to Eugene and then to Salem before moving to Dallas in 1961. In Dallas they owned and operated Richmaid Ice Cream shop, the local hangout for the high school students. For 25 years he worked for Willamette Industries in plywood production. He retired in 1987.
He was a member of the post card club and the Covered Bridge Society. He enjoyed reading.
Survivors include his wife, Jean of Dallas; son, Ron of Detroit; daughters, Janice Ames of Dallas and Janine Moore of Salem; sisters, Mavis Edgley of Vancouver, Wash., and Leah Johnson of Portland; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private intermenty will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Contributions may be made to Dallas Retirement Village Foundation in care of the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To leave an online condolence to www.dallastribute.com.
Blanche C. Warnock
Nov. 14, 1926 - Jan. 27, 2006
Blanche C. Warnock, 79, of Salem died Jan. 27 in Independence.
At her request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements.
Scott Loyal Zink
June 9, 1956 - Jan. 23, 2006
Scott Loyal Zink, 49, of Dallas died Jan. 23 in Dallas.
He was born in Omaha, Neb., to Ronald and Norida Zink.
Scott grew up in Oklahoma and Washington. He moved to Oregon in 2001. He had been self-employed as a graphic design artist.
He was an avid reader and also enjoyed fishing, card games, movies, and cooking.
Survivors include his son, Zachary Mangueira of Florida; parents, Ron and Norida Zink of Dallas; sister, Stacy Ricketts of Wilsonville; and brothers, Steven Zink of Lake Oswego and Stewart Zink of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Celebration of Scott's life was Jan. 28 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions may be made to OHSU in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
