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Jean Eleanore Harms
Nov. 30, 1937 - Jan. 15, 2008
Jean Eleanore Harms, 70, of Dallas died Jan. 15.
She was born in Merrill, Wis., to Joseph and Anna Nicholson Hanrahan. Jean grew up in Wisconsin and Chicago.
She married Frank Harms on July 11, 1959, in Chicago. They moved to California where Jean worked at Monrovia Community Hospital in Monrovia, Calif., as a medical records clerk, retiring in 2003. She moved to Oregon in 2005.
Jean enjoyed her family, reading, jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, cruise ships and any type of travel there was.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 2000.
Survivors include her sons, Al of Monmouth and Ted (Laura) of Hemet, Calif.; sister, Martha Maduzia of Chicago; and one grandson.
At her request private family services will be held.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements.
Delbert Fleming
Jan. 18, 1920 - Jan. 19, 2008
Delbert Fleming, 88, of Rickreall died Jan. 19.
He was born in Wyondotte, Okla., to Albert "Boney" and Leta Mae Shipp Fleming.
Del graduated from high school in Oklahoma. Del enlisted in the Army Air Corps right after Pearl Harbor. He was a Flight Chief in the Philippines and New Guinea.
Del came to Oregon in 1941 and later lived in Salem, where he was a member and college class teacher at Salem Nazarene Church.
Del has been married to Jean Lowe for more than 29 years. They settled in Rickreall in 1990 and built their current home together.
Del was a member of the Oak Grove Community Church.
Del and Jean have hosted the Music Jam Sessions at the Oak Grove Grange for the last five years. He enjoyed carpentry and was an expert mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; sons, Dan (Zoe) and Michael (Donna); stepdaughters, Joyce Cherry and Jane Weal; brother, Earl; sister, Alene (Frank) Walz; and four grandchildren.
Celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Contributions are suggested to Rickreall Fire Dept. AED Automatic External Defibrillator Program or Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Dallas
Samuel D. Oberg
Oct. 14, 1932 - Jan. 13, 2008
Samuel "Sam" Oberg, 75, of Dallas died Jan. 13 in Dallas.
He was born in Gaston to Fred and Edna Oberg.
He went to grade school in Gaston and Dilly and high school in Forest Grove. He attended Oregon State University and served two years in the Army during the Korean War.
Sam married Edythe Borden on July 9, 1960, in Forest Grove. They have spent the last 40 years in the Guthrie area of Dallas, where they farmed and raised their children and 17 foster children.
Sam taught FFA and shop classes at Perrydale, North Marion High and Pacific high schools. He spent the last 20 years of his teaching career at Central High School. He also taught more than 600 students in driver's training. He was a 4-H leader for more than 30 years and participated in the county fair for more than 40 years. He had also served as a superintendent in the swine and sheep department for more than 10 years at the Polk County Fair.
Sam received many honors in the FFA, first as a student and then as a teacher. He was honored with the awards of "Conservation Farmer of the Year" in 1993 and "Livestock Farmer of the Year" in 1976. After retiring from teaching in 1990, Sam started showing garden vegetables at the county fair, winning the "Senior Gardener" award many times.
Sam was very active in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Dallas for the last 40 years. He served as a Sunday school teacher, elder and board member, along with serving on various other committees. He enjoyed traveling around the world and to the Holy Lands. He participated in 37 Mobile Missionary Projects and went on a two-month mission trip to Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Sam enjoyed working outside in his greenhouses and gardens, which showed in the beautiful flowers and landscaping around the home. During the past 10 years, he also was caretaker of the Fircrest Cemetery.
He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities and was actively involved in their lives.
Survivors include his wife, Edythe; daughter, Carol (Henry) Lometo of Dallas; sons, Randy (Mary) Oberg of Dallas, David (Janna) Oberg of Hillsboro, and Kevin (Bonnie) Oberg of Burkina Faso; and 14 grandchildren.
Celebration of his life is at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Dallas Alliance Church. Private intermenty was Jan. 18 at Fircrest Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Dallas Alliance Church to help with travel expenses of Kevin, Bonnie and children from Africa.
Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas, handled arrangements.
Walter E. Schmitke
Aug. 12, 1913 - Jan. 20, 2008
Walter E. Schmitke, 94, of Dallas died Jan. 20 in Dallas.
He was born in Portland to Daniel and Malvena Ratzlaff Schmitke.
He graduated from Grant High School and attended Northwestern Business College.
Walt married Florence Trachsel on April 28, 1938, in Portland. They settled in Dallas in 1944.
Walt owned and operated the Atlas Lumber Co. in Falls City from 1944 until the mill burned in 1965. They later owned and operated Heather Lane Mobile Villa in Dallas from 1970 until 1990.
Walter was a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church since 1944.
He was one of the founders of Camp Tapawingo Church Camp at Black Rock near Falls City. He helped tutor children at Lyle Elementary School for 10 years. Walter enjoyed spending time with his family, music and sports.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence; children, Dick and Judy, Daniel and Barbara, David and Chris, and Carol and Harry Dunham; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Salt Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Contributions are suggested to Camp Tapawingo Building Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.
Derek Paul Scrabeck
Nov. 4, 1981 - Feb. 16, 2008
Derek Paul Scrabeck, 26, of Dallas died Feb. 16 in a boating accident near Pacific City.
Derek was born in Dallas to Kevin and Tabor Scrabeck.
Derek grew up in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 2001. Upon graduation he worked at Home Depot and later for D. Clark Electric in Dallas.
He enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Korea at Camp Casey near the DMZ for the past three years.
Derek married Rose Molleda on June 2, 2006, in Seoul, Korea.
Derek and Rose had just returned home from Korea in December following his honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant. He was just entering the National Guard in Corvallis.
Derek was a very quiet young man. He enjoyed basketball, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a great cook and was well known for his grilling, as he liked entertaining family and friends.
He was always helping others and shared what he had. A person could always count on him. He loved his family and extended family.
Survivors include his wife, Rose of Dallas; parents, Kevin and Tabor of Dallas; sister, Delaine (Andrew) Sparre of Dallas; grandparents, Charlie and Kay Scrabeck, John and Liliah Scrabeck, and Lowry and Donna McKinnon; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Celebration of Life service with Military Honors was Feb. 23 at Valley Life Center in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to Valley Life Center Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
Tomas Cortez
July 13, 1968 - Feb. 16, 2008
Tomas Cortez, 39, of Grand Ronde died Feb. 16.
Service was Feb. 22 at Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.
Elsie H. Reischke
Aug. 18, 1924 - Feb. 17, 2008
Elsie H. Reischke, 83, of Sublimity died Feb. 17.
Elsie was born to David and Sarah Giesbrecht in Dallas.
She graduated from Perrydale High School in 1943.
She married Carlton E. Reischke in 1945 and they were married 57 years. He preceded her in death in 2001.
During her life she loved entertaining her family and friends. She was talented in many ways, including writing and directing Christmas programs at church. Her biggest joy was her grandchildren and entertaining them on their farm.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet C. Straw of Gates and Carla K. Wheeler of Keizer; brother, Ed Giesbrecht of Rickreall; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Service was at Keizer Community Church on Feb. 23 and intermenty was at Salt Creek Cemetery in Dallas.
Contributions are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation or the Union Gospel Mission.
Unger Funeral Chapel of Silverton and Mt. Angel handled arrangements.
