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Carl A. Gerlinger
Aug. 16, 1910 - March 10, 2006
Carl A. Gerlinger, 95, of Salem died March 10.
He was the youngest of four children born in Dallas to Carl F. and Margaret Gerlinger.
Carl grew up in Dallas, graduated from Dallas High School and from the University of Oregon in 1933. He was a lifelong "Duck" and a generous supporter of U of O football.
As a young man, Carl, owned and operated prune orchards and a prune dryer in Dallas. Later on, Carl's professional life centered around the steel and manufacturing businesses that are part of a family heritage started by his father and continue to this day. Past businesses included Dallas Machine and Locomotive Works, Klamath Machine, Prineville Machine, and most currently, Gerlinger Carrier Co., West Salem Machinery and RAM Steel. Carl was involved in the ownership and operation of these successful businesses for more than 70 years.
Supporting the local community was important to Carl and his contributions included Director of Dallas City Bank, Chairman of Dallas City Library Board, President of Dallas Lions Club, Chair of the United Fund and Heart Fund, a member of First Presbyterian Church and on the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Oregon. He was an organizer and founder of Illahe Hills Country Club and Salem Development.
Carl loved life, enjoyed the outdoors and numerous hobbies. He was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. Golf was a sport he enjoyed and proudly mentioned to family that he had five holes-in-one during his lifetime. Carl and Helen traveled extensively with family and friends.
One of Carl's special hobbies was his farm outside of Dallas. It was a wonderful place for gatherings, holiday dinners, barbecues and pool parties. He had a bountiful garden, beautiful flower beds and unique collections. In later years he became a caretaker to many animals on his farm and established a duck, swan and goose refuge.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Helen; daughters, Ann Gerlinger Lyman and Mary Gerlinger; son-in-law, Ron Lyman; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Salem. A reception will follow at Illahe Hills Country Club from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Contributions may be made to University of Oregon Foundation: Carl A. Gerlinger Football Scholarship, PO Box 3346, Eugene, OR 97403-0346; Salem Young Life, PO Box 3865, Salem, OR 97302; First Presbyterian Church, 770 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301; or Salem Hospital Foundation, PO Box 14001, Salem, OR 97309-5014.
Harry Edward Briggs
Oct. 7, 1934 - March 21, 2006
Harry Edward Briggs, 71, of Dallas died March 21 in Dallas.
He was born in Boone, Iowa, youngest of five children, to Harry O'Rusty and Sylvia Pearl Williams Briggs.
At the age of eight he moved with his family to live in Englewood, Calif.
He was extremely proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Casablanca, Africa. He was part of "The Raiders" motorcycle group while in the military. Harry was a machinist and worked on military airplanes.
He met Patricia Lee Stroud for their first date Sept. 7, 1954 and they were married on Sept. 7, 1957 in Culver City, Calif.
He was accepted into the brotherhood of electrical workers. Harry worked on many large construction projects including: Laker's Forum, Edwards Air Force Base, the Los Angeles Zoo and the LAX Airport.
Harry moved his family in 1971 from California to escape big city life. He worked for R.G. Smith Electric Company from 1977 to 1997, when he retired.
They tried their hand at being ranchers. He would go to the auction each week and bring back a new animal to raise, which some times proved to be a real challenge.
Harry was the rock of the family and to many in the community, with his problem solving abilities. He enjoyed teaching the trade of electrical work to many. He was proud of his Indian Heritage. He loved being with his children and especially his grandchildren. He loved photography, fishing, water skiing, even though he couldn't swim, and square dance. On the weekends he would take his family out to the desert and ride motorcycles.
He attended the West Salem Foursquare Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth and a brother, Donald.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lee of Dallas; son, Larry of Dallas; daughter, Stephanie Schmidt of Dallas; brothers, Jim of Tehachapi, Calif., and Clyde of Lake Eufaula, Okla.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Service was March 25 in West Salem Foursquare Church and intermenty was in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Lyman "Dave" A. Davidson
Oct. 16, 1933 - March 22, 2006
Dave Davidson, 72, of Dallas died March 22 following a long illness.
He was born in Livermore, Calif., to Lyman and Florence Davidson.
Dave entered life as a typical product of the depression years. The needs of family led him to experience much of what life had to offer at an early age, and instilled in him the traits that would shape him for the rest of his life. Along with his family Dave moved to Oregon in 1949, for the first time - a pattern to be off-repeated in later years.
In 1951 he entered the US Air Force and saw combat over Korea as a B-29 crew member.
Returning to the United States following his active duty, Dave was married to Annette Mutch in 1954, she is deceased. They had three children, Mike, Jim and Bob.
Dave's working life was mainly focused in the field of emerging technologies. He worked for FEMCOR (Field Emission Corp) of McMinnville for many years, and then continued on with Hewlett-Packard for another 29 years in Oregon, California and then in New Mexico. He retired in 1990 returning to Oregon.
He and Anna settled first in Salem, and then moved to Dallas more than seven years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; sons, Mike, Jim and Bob; sister, Donna; brother, Roy; children by marriage, Donna, Darlene, Rita and Norman; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Dave's life will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with a reception to follow at Dallas United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or Dallas United Methodist Church in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center which handled arrangements.
Ethel Elizabeth Olson
Dec. 1, 1926 - March 18, 2006
Ethel Elizabeth Olson, 79, of Albany, formerly of Dallas, died March 18 in Albany.
She was born in Oldham County, Texas to John David and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Seabourn.
Ethel moved to Dallas in 1948 from Arizona and to Albany in 2002.
She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Ethel enjoyed being a homemaker and doing embroidery.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, David Seabourn and Troy Seabourn; and sisters Bertha Bevell and Ruby Seabourn.
Survivors include her brother, Vern Seabourn of Sweet Home; sisters, Dora McFall of Dallesport, Wash., and Virginia Dickerson of Albany.
Private service will be held and private intermenty will be at Dallas Cemetery. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Bert N. Jacobson
Oct. 5, 1932 - March 26, 2006
Bert Norton Jacobson, 73, of Dallas died March 26.
He was born in Monmouth, Ill., to Harvey and Nita Jacobson. The oldest of 11 children and he was generally responsible for the daily care of his sisters and brothers.
Bert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Yarnall as an Electrician's Mate.
He married the love of his life, Marilyn Rolan Sept. 7, 1956 in Highland, Calif. They made their home in Fontana, Calif., and later moved to Dallas in 1966.
He was a faithful, devoted husband and father. He was a diligent worker and loved sharing his good sense of humor with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Nathan Long and brothers, Joseph Jacobson, Eskel Jacobson, and infant siblings, Claude Leroy, Donna Lee, Esther, and John Harvey.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children, Steve and Penny Long, Tim and Brenda Hoover, Cheryl DeBraal and John Murphy, all of Dallas, Michael and Beth Jacobson of Menifee, Calif., Bret and Tammy Jacobson of Salem and Eric and Julie Jacobson of Battle Ground, Wash.; brothers, Sven Jacobson of Lincoln, Calif., Robert Jacobson of San Bernardino, Calif., and James Jacobson of Fontana; sisters, Nita Chewning of Burleson, Texas and Ellen Carr of Lompoc, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of his Life was March 28 at Grace Baptist Church in Dallas, where he actively worshiped.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
Donald George Regehr
June 17, 1926 - March 17, 2006
Donald George Regehr, 79, of King City died March 17 of lung cancer.
He was born in Dallas.
Donald married Rogene L. Miller in 1947.
He had served in the Army Air Force and in the Navy.
Donald was a truck driver and had been employed by Pacific Motor Trucking for more than 40 years.
He had lived in Tigard from 1955 to 1991 and then settled in King City.
Survivors include his wife, Rogene L. Regehr; son, Donald Glen Regehr; daughter, Nancy Jean McGuire; brothers, Bob D. Regehr and Jim J. Regehr; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
No service was held. Contributions may be made to Hopewell House Hospice Center.
Arrangements were handled by Neptune Cremation.
Raymond Earl Agee
Oct. 5, 1922 - May 2, 2006
Raymond Earl Agee, 83, of Willamina died May 2 in Dallas.
He was born in Sheridan to Nelson and Mildred Post Agee.
Ray grew up in Sheridan and served in the U.S. Army Sunset Division in the South Pacific during World War II.
He married Sharon Gilstrap Baunach Feb. 14, 1952 in Sheridan.
Ray worked for Hampton Lumber retiring in February 1990. He moved to Willamina in 1992.
He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sharon Agee of Willamina; sons, Glen (Bethanne) Baunach of Corvallis and Brent (Gayle) Agee of Willamina; daughter, Susan (David) Lovette of Vancouver, Wash.; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
