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Mary "Jeanne" Jacobsen
Nov. 11, 1923 - Feb. 19, 2008
Mary "Jeanne" Jacobsen, 84, of La Pine died Feb. 19.
She was born in Minot, N.D., to Robert and Thelma Gilmore Johnson.
She graduated from high school in Fargo, N.D., and attended dental assistant school.
She married Alvin Honse on Oct. 2, 1943, in Fargo. He preceded her in death.
She married Kenneth Jacobsen on Aug. 11, 1976, in Salem and he later died.
She worked as a dental assistant and later with mentally handicapped children. She also worked on the Alaska Pipeline Project in Nome, Alaska. She lived in Oregon from 1978 to 1985 and 2004 to 2008.
She was a member of the La Pine Moose Lodge and the Rickreall Grange.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, arts and crafts and visiting casinos for fun.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Honse, on Feb. 10, 2005, and her husbands.
Survivors include her daughter, Deryle Rak of La Pine; son, Mark Honse of Dallas; sister, Betty Lou Janway of Portland; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Private inurnment will be held in Los Angeles.
Contributions are suggested to Newberry Hospice, P.O. Box 1888, La Pine, OR 97739.
Bair Memorial Chapel in La Pine handled arrangements.
Delane "Del" Albert Holter
July 13, 1925 - July 9, 2007
Delane "Del" Albert Holter, 81, of Long Beach, Calif., died July 9, 2007, in Long Beach.
He was born to Albert and Edna Holter in Dawson, a logging camp where his parents worked. When he was 3 the family moved to Dallas, where he grew up.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Del, 17 years old, left high school to join the Navy. He served in the South Pacific. After his honorable discharge he moved to Southern California, attended Woodbury College and made his home in the area.
He enjoyed a successful sales career in the foam industry, working for American Latex, CPR/Upjohn and Foam Molders Specialties.
Del had a passion for traveling with friends, and Portugal and Mexico were his favorite destinations.
Survivors include his sister, Marjory Arnold; aunt, Julia Anderson; and longtime friend and traveling companion, Dana Fox; and a niece and nephews.
Celebration of life was held.
Contributions are suggested to The Nature Conservancy at www.nature.org.
Glenn Arthur McClain
Dec. 28, 1928 - Feb. 23, 2008
Glenn Arthur McClain, 79, of Falls City died Feb. 23 at his home in Falls City.
He was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Arthur and Madeline Gates McClain.
He attended school in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Salmon High School in 1946. After graduation Glenn joined the Navy, serving until 1953. He was on the U.S.S. Harlan R. Dickson as a radar man.
Later he worked as an electronic technician in the space industry. Glenn retired from Arnay Systems Inc. in Portland in 1990.
He built his own home and moved in to Falls City in 1976.
He enjoyed collecting and repairing antique and shortwave radios, and also gardening.
Survivors include sisters, Vilma Arias of Catati, Calif., Lila Hasson of Orange, Calif., and Gretahe Tongsuthi of Lake Wood, Calif.; brothers, David Johannessen of Salem, Gene McClain of Pendleton, S.C., and Robert Johannessen of Anaheim, Calif.
Private inurnment will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas handled arrangements.
John Francis "Jack" Haines
March 8, 1921 - Feb. 25, 2008
John Francis "Jack" Haines, 86, of Dallas died Feb. 25 in Dallas.
He was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Floyd and Ada Haines. He was the second of 11 children.
Jack married Frances A. Walter of St. Paul on Feb. 14, 1942.
He was drafted into the Army in November of 1942. He proudly served until November of 1945 in Europe, where he fought with the 104th Division in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
After the war, he and Frances moved to Oregon and settled in Dallas, where they raised four children.
Jack worked in the mid-valley area as a Hod carrier and laborer and belonged to Local No. 320 for more than 50 years.
He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post No. 3203 and also a member of the Dallas Sportsman's Club.
He enjoyed hunting, playing bingo and spending time with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Bart, Bob, George and Chuck, and sister Mary.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; son, Jack of Salem; daughters, Anna Wherry of Gresham, Rosemary Indra and Mischelle Endsley, both of Dallas; sister, Dolores Farrel of White Bear, Minn.; brothers, Tom of Siren, Wis., Art of Goshen, Jim of Salem and Roy of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Viewing is from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Recitation of the rosary will follow at 8 p.m. in the mortuary. Funeral mass will begin at noon on Saturday, March 1, in St. Philip Catholic Church, Dallas, and intermenty will be in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Legacy Hospice in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.
Kenneth Hubert Kittams
July 12, 1914 - Feb. 19, 2008
Kenneth Hubert Kittams of Newberg, formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 19 in Newberg.
He was was born to Samuel and Stella Kittams in Belt, Mont.
Kenneth served in the Navy during World War II as a Machinist's Mate First Class maintaining seaplanes.
He married Susie on Sept. 7, 1945, in Shreveport, La. They moved to Great Falls, Mont., where Ken worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years. He retired as an Assistant Superintendent of Mail. Following retirement, Ken drove school buses for Great Falls School District.
He and Susie retired to Dallas before recently moving to Newberg. Ken was active in the Polk County Historical Museum, Head Start, Retired Teachers Association and AARP. Ken and Susie were both members of the First Christian Church in Dallas.
He most enjoyed being with family and friends. He liked the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid rockhound. He had an extensive collection of arrowheads and other Indian artifacts and had a large stamp collection.
He derived great pleasure from gardening, had a fondness for dahlias, but directed his energy to his different varieties of apple trees and his blueberry bushes.
Survivors include his wife, Susie; children, Robert of Spokane, Wash., Bruce of Melbourne, Fla., Brian (Cathy) of Lake Oswego; and Ann (Dennis) Dorr of Kalispell, Mont.; siblings, Marguerite Russell of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mary Tynes of Great Falls, Stella Hein of Meridian, Idaho, and Harry Kittams of Sioux City, S.D.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Celebration of life was Feb. 23 at Attrell's Funeral Home in Newberg.
Contributions are suggested to First Christian Church in Dallas.
Linda J. Drake
April 24, 1951 - March 27, 2008
Linda J. Drake, 56, of Monmouth died March 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Furth, Germany. Her family moved to California when she was a child.
She married Jon Drake on Oct. 15, 1971, but for 38 years they were inseparable. They moved to Oregon in 1976, and she was a longtime resident of Monmouth.
Linda worked as a legal secretary in the same Monmouth law office for numerous lawyers for more than 30 years.
She loved cooking, golfing, gardening, being with friends, and enjoying fine wines.
Survivors include her husband, Jon; mother, Regina Korchek; brother-in-law, Steve Drake; and sister-in-law, Mari Drake.
A Celebration of Life memorial will be held for friends and family at Dancing Oaks Nursery, 17900 Priem Road, Monmouth, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem, OR 97304.
Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.
George F. Willson
Feb. 2, 1921 - March 28, 2008
George Willson, 87, of Dallas died March 28.
He was born in Dallas. He graduated from Dallas High School and attended the University of Portland. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He retired after 40 years with the Polk County Road Department. He also farmed and raised beef cattle.
George was a charter member of the Independence Elks. He was a lifelong member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann, and a stepdaughter, Colleen.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Carolyn; son, John (Becky) Willson; stepdaughter, Cathy Allen; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At his request, a private family service will be held. Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice.
Arrangements were handled by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service of Salem.
