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Sharron L. Harless
February 8, 1945 -- March 24, 2002
Sharron L. Harless, 57, of Keizer died March 24 after a short respiratory illness.
She was born in Southgate, Calif. to Dee and Maxine Gordon. She spent her childhood living in California and Oregon. She was a licensed beautician for many years.
She married James L. Harless on July 17, 1965 in Redondo Beach, Calif. The couple moved to Arizona, where they raised two sons, Scott and Kirk. Sharron worked in the cable TV industry in Glendale, Ariz.
Sharron and Jim moved to Keizer a year and a half ago to be closer to their son Kirk, his wife Janice and their two children, Nicholas and Paul. Sharron enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son Scott and her father Dee.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Jim; son Kirk, of Dallas; mother Maxine Gordon of Woodburn; sister Janice Colvin of Portland and two grandchildren.
Services were held March 28 at the Dallas Mortuary Chapel, followed by intermenty at Dallas Cemetery. Her son Kirk Harless hosted a celebration of life at his home afterward.
Dallas Mortuary Chapel handled the arrangements.
Juanita June Ames
March 29, 1925 -- March 25, 2002
Juanita June Ames of Salem died March 25 in Salem. She was 76.
She was born in Joplin, Mo. to Albert and Orva Hailey Hartin.
She is survived by her daughter Juanona S. Morgan; brother Lester Robb; and grandchildren Roni Morgan, Alondra Kae Walker and Alan Curtis D. Jones.
At her request, no services will be held. Dallas Mortuary Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Dennis 'Denny' Van Buskirk
January 5, 1942 -- March 27, 2002
Dennis "Denny" Van Buskirk of Springfield died March 27 in Springfield. He was 60.
He was born in Dallas, the son of Howard and Evelyn Stoltenberg Van Buskirk. The family lived in Valsetz, and he went to school there until eighth grade, when they moved to Dallas. He graduated from Dallas High School.
Van Buskirk worked in plywood mills for 30 years. He lived in Astoria for many years. He moved to Springfield four years ago, where he worked in the Forest Products Plywood Mill.
He enjoyed fishing for salmon and sturgeon and crabbing in Astoria. He liked hunting and bowling. Van Buskirk enjoyed working in his yard, planting a garden every year and sharing his produce with family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Ricky Paul Van Buskirk of Brookings, and his mother, Evelyn, of Dallas.
Graveside services were held March 30 at Dallas Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, which is handling the arrangements.
Jean L. Pope
June 30, 1927 - Dec. 6, 2004
Jean L. Pope a longtime Dallas resident died Dec. 6. She was 77.
She was born to Roy and Rue Z. Colbert Hudson in Galena, Mo.
She married Chester Eugene Pope on April 25, 1984 in Salem.
She had lived in Eureka, Calif., before moving to Dallas in 1978.
She not only was a homemaker but experienced logging, truck driving and managed as well as drove 18-wheelers with her husband, Chester for more than 20 years. She also ran a sawmill and was also manager and owner of the Red Barn Restaurant in Dallas.
She was a part of the Gleaners for several years.
She was always doing ceramics or Chinese embroidery, bead work and stained glass. With all she did she also provided care for her mother in her later years.
Survivors include her husband, Chester of Dallas; son, Dean Earls of Gold Beach; stepsons, Larry Pope of San Diego, Lanny Pope and Randy Pope, both of Dallas; stepdaughters, Denise Doejaaren of Peru and Leanne Hubbard of Dallas; brothers, Bud Hudson of Gerber, Calif., Jim Hudson of Redding, Calif., and Gary Hudson of Belleview, Fla.; and one grandson, Randy Earls.
Memorial services were Dec. 11 at Bollman Funeral Home and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff, Calif.
Contributions may be made to Grace Community Church or to Legacy Hospice in care of Bollman Funeral in Dallas which handled the arrangements.
Richard H. Miller
May 19, 1929 - Dec. 10, 2004
Richard H. Miller of Independence died Dec. 10. He was 75.
He was born to Richard and Gertrude Dickhouse Miller.
He was a millwright for Simpson Timber Company in Albany. He moved to Independence in 1955 when he purchased a farm and he lived there for more than 49 years with his wife.
He was one of the original members who started M.I.K.I, Monmouth Independence Kids Incorporated, which helped to bring youth sports to both communities.
He enjoyed raising cattle and fishing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Miller, Jr., and a grandson, Jason Miller.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Miller of Independence; son, Michael Miller of Independence; brothers, Jerry Horn of Albany and David Horn of Mapleton; sister, Bonnie Howell of Brownsville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
At his request no services will be held.
Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled the arrangements.
Esther Lucile Pierce
June 11, 1916 - Dec. 4, 2004
Esther Lucile Pierce of Dallas died Dec. 4. She was 88.
She was born to Morgan Ashley Brown and Josephine Winegar in Alliance, Neb.
She married Lloyd J. Pierce on March 12, 1949 in Pueblo, Colo., and they were married for 50 years. Lloyd died in 1999.
She loved her kitties, flowers and cookies. She enjoyed playing bingo and the care she received at Ellendale Home.
Survivors include her sister, Alice Grandbush, 92, of Walsenburg, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held in Dallas Mortuary Chapel.
Eula Vera Shook Zimmerman
May 14, 1912 - Dec. 8, 2004
Eula Vera Shook Zimmerman of Dallas died Dec. 8 in Portland. She was 92.
She was born to Thomas Leonard and Elva Austin Beckham in Astoria, Mo.
She married Omer Shook in 1939 in Boise, Idaho. Omer died in 1976.
She and Omer owned and operated a country convenience store in Shoshone, Idaho.
She married Kenneth Zimmerman on March 1, 1977 in Salem. They lived in the Perrydale area near Dallas on a farm.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and cooking.
She and Ken enjoyed traveling extensively with Elderhostel program to China, Germany and Australia. Ken died June 29, 2003.
She was a former member of the Shoshone Baptist Church and was a member of First Christian Church in Dallas. She was a member of the Rebekah's in Gooding, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her stepsons, Michael Zimmerman of Salem, Donald Zimmerman of Scappoose and Mark Zimmerman of Portland; stepdaughter, Kay Webb of Beaverton; and several grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 11 at Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas and burial was in Dallas Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Shoshone Baptist Church or to the First Christian Church in Dallas in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas which handled the arrangements.
