Lorene Evelyn Whitmire Brock
Lorene Evelyn Whitmire Brock, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Lakeview Long Term Care.
Lorene was born on March 24, 1926 in Nashoba, Okla. She married Wesley Whitmire in Oklahoma and they later moved to Oregon where he preceded her in death. She later married Arlie Brock who also preceded her in death. She was a mother and homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed making quilts for her family and friends. She also liked to fish and camp.
She is survived by her four sons Butch Whitmire of Lakeview , Bill Whitmire of Albany, Tom Whitmire of Mesa Ariz. and Shannon Brock of Lakeview ; an adopted daughter, Betty Edmondson of Central Point; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Friday, Nov. 2 at Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel. Private interment
was held at Sunset Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 250, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.
Donna Lynne Crawford
Donna Lynne Crawford, 43, died on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 at the Lake District Long Term Care from natural causes.
Donna was born to Albert and Lani (Ray) Crawford in Prineville on Nov. 27, 1964. She grew up in Prineville where she received her education. She had lived in various locations in Oregon before settling in Lakeview about 15 years ago.
Most of her working years were spent tending bar and working for Woodgrain Millwork in Lakeview. She enjoyed most outdoor activities, especially camping and hiking. She especially enjoyed and loved her cats.
She is survived by: her mother, Lani Menges of Lakeview; sons, Shawn Donaldson of Klamath Falls and Justin Donaldson of Portland; brothers, Johnny Mullen of Lakeview and Kevin Mullen of Bend; sister, Carrie Nelson of Brookings; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and special friend and companion, Gordon Grisel of Lakeview.
A memorial service was held at the Eagle's Nest Lounge in Lakeview on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Donations in Donna's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
Ida Alberta Dunn
Ida Alberta Dunn, 99, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 in Redding, Calif. after a long illness. The day of her passing was her 99th birthday.
Alberta was born Oct. 31, 1908 in Boulder, Colo. to Mervin Carl and Charlotte (Virden) Van Dyke. In 1928 she married Arthur F. Moore of Harney County in Morro Bay, Calif. After his death in 1945, she moved to Redding, Calif. In 1958 she married Arthur J. Dunn of Paisley. She lived in Paisley for 40 years. Arthur Dunn passed away in 1998 after they moved to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Cottonwood, Calif.
Alberta enjoyed many hobbies including wood carving, cloth doll making and sewing. She made each of her four grandchildren a hand carved coffee table.
She is survived by: daughter, Mildred Ross of Jamestown, Calif.; step-daughter, Evelyn Carey of Paisley; sister, Betty Galbraith of Yuma, Ariz.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at the Paisley Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. with her grandson, the Rev. William A. Ross of Barstow, Calif. officiating. Following the service a pot luck dinner will be served in the Paisley Community Center. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel.
Contributions in the memory of Alberta may be made to the Paisley Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 208, Paisley 97636 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald L. Foster
Ronald L. Foster, 37, beloved husband and father passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Nampa, Idaho on Oct. 10, 1970 and raised in Lakeview where he graduated from Lakeview High School in 1989. He lived life to the fullest and his list of accomplishments is extensive. He went to U of O on a track and field scholarship in1989 and then transferred to Mt.Hood Community College to play basketball. After college, he trained professionally as a decathlete and made it to the Olympic trials. His athletics led to modeling and even a small part in the movie 'Without Limits.'
In 1994, he met his future wife, Keri McCartney who he married in 1999. In 1998 he started his own roofing company, Foster Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
Their daughter Karli Ann was born Sept. 29, 2007 - just three weeks before his death.
He is survived by: his wife Keri; daughter, Karli Ann; father, Martin Foster of Molalla; mother, Penny Merrill of Eugene ; brothers, Brandon Foster of Molalla; Favorite aunt Vivian Lees of Lakeview; cousins, Marty Lees and Shawn Lees.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 27 in Clackamas.
Donations may be made to Lakeview High School, c/o Bob Nash, 906 S. 3rd St., Lakeview 97630 for new trophy cases.
Jacob 'Jake' Jamieson
Jacob 'Jake' Jamieson, 33, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 in Portland.
Jake was born April 17, 1974 in Portland where he graduated from Milwaukie High School. He received his plumber journeyman's license in Portland and moved to Lakeview where he created his Plush Plumbing business.
Jake's hobbies included dirt biking, making copper art, camping and entertaining his friends by cooking for and eating with them. He loved music and was a member of the Phantom Strikers Bowling Team. He took great pride in remodeling and building his own home in Lakeview.
He is survived by: his fiance', Hollye Rosser; mother, Linda Anderson; father, Eric Jamieson; brother and sister-in-law, Eli and Nicole Jamieson and family; sister, Rebecca (Becky) Anderson; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith; paternal grandmother, Charlebelle Gettel; step-mother, Nancy Jamieson Kelly; step-brother, Justin; aunts, DeEtta Vincent and Joan Erickson; cousins, Cameron Vincent and Max Erickson; Lakeview relatives, Russ and Frances Scholer; special friends, Annie and Casey Thornton, Joe Cornwall, Susan Rose and Marv and Lauri Crocker. He also leaves behind loyal friends and pets, Zac, Brock and Blackie.
A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Church Of The Open Bible, 264 N. P St., Lakeview, followed by a luncheon reception in the Open Bible Fellowship Hall.
Contributions in the memory of Jake may be made to the Oregon Outback Humane Society, P.O. Box 206, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the local arrangements.
William (Billy) Allan Morgan
William (Billy) Allan Morgan, 44, passed away on Moncay, Oct. 29, 2007 in Conroe, Texas.
He was born on Oct. 31,1962 in Baytone, Texas and reborn, (baptized) Aug. 12, 2007 at North Side Baptist Church in Conroe by the Rev. Wes Pratt.
He grew up in Rockport, Texas and lived many years in Lakeview where he made many friends and never met a stranger. He was talented in many areas and always ready to give a helping hand. He was best know for being a caring and giving person and will be missed dearly by many.
He is preceded in death by: wife, Sherry Lynn Morgan; brother, Wayne Ray Morgan; grandparents, Hazel and Thomas Williams and Glaydies and Ray Morgan.
He is survived by: parents, Ray Wayne Morgan of Rockport, Texas and Barbara Williams of Conroe; daughter and son-in-law, Rachelle Morgan and Steven Linder; granddaughter, Patience Lee Linder, and another grandchild on the way; first wife, Sheri Lee Morgan and her parents, Jim and Dorothy Lowrance of Lakeview and sister -in-law, Tisha Wolfe-Bartholomew of Lakeview; siblings, David Morgan, Rory Morgan, Lana Morgan-Adler, Wallace Argabright all of Texas, many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Oakwood Cemetery in Refugio, Texas and performed by his pastor, brother Wes Pratt and Uncle Dr. Bill Anderson.
In lieu of flowers donate to a charity of your choice.
Margy Lee Nelson
Margy Lee Nelson, 78, died at her Lakeview home Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 following a brief illness.
Margy was born Feb. 9, 1929 in Sublette, Kansas to Basil and Evelyn (Levacy) Yount. Margy was raised and educated in Sublette.
She married James D. Morgan in 1945 in Sublette. Margy married Bob Nelson Jan. 26, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nev..
She was also preceded in death by five brothers.
Survivors include her daughters, Shree` Morgan and Chevonne Swift both of Lakeview; brother Doyle Yount of Olathe, Kan.. three grandchildren , one great- grandchild At the request of Mrs. Nelson public services will not be held.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.
Violet Robbins Van Buskirk
Violet Robbins Van Buskirk, 84, died at her Paisley Home Wednesday, Dec. 5. 2007 following a lengthy illness.
Violet was born the seventh of 12 children Sept. 1, 1923 in Springdale, Ark. to William H. and Bertha L. (Gobble) Robbins. Violet was raised and educated in Springdale.
She was married to Roscoe Van Buskirk Oct. 13, 1941 in Yuma, Ariz. The couple lived in southern California until moving to Paisley in l974.
Violet became very active in the Paisley Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting and cake decorating.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include: her husband, Roscoe of 66 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Rosvi and Gary Casteel and Roxan and John Garbellini; brothers, Bill Robbins and Grover Robbins; sisters, Emily Meek and Nellie Richardson;10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include: Paul Barers, Lance Richardson, Randy Hodel, Al Bailie, John McKinnon, Roy Thoma and Daniel Bes.
Celebration of Life Services were held at the Paisley Community Center Monday, Dec. 10, with the Rev. Vi Goodman officiating. The interment
followed at the Paisley Cemetery.
Contributions in the memory of Violet may be made to Susan G. Komen for the (CURE) 5005 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75244 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.
George F. Iremonger
George F. Iremonger, 88, died at the the Lake District Hospital Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 following a lengthy illness.
George was born Feb. 18, 1919 to John and Alice (Hubner) Iremonger in Waterman near Fossil where he was raised and ducated.
During WW II he was stationed at Fort Stevens in Seaside.
He was married to Goldie Anderson July 14, 1950.
George enjoyed a long career with PP&L as a lineman, beginning in Klamath Falls and eventually retiring in Lakeview. Following retirement George was always willing to help gather cattle for local ranchers and help with the branding.
George was a member of the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Dept., the National Ski Patrol and was a member and past president of the Lake County Roundup Assn.
Survivors include: his wife, Goldie of Lakeview; son and daughter-in-law, John and Becky of Mosier; daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Bill Smith of Bend; sister, Joanne Johnson of Prairie City; grandchildren, Ami, Thad, Ben, Kristi, Vawn and William.
A gathering will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1p.m. The interment
will be private. A luncheon will be provided for those who attend the ceremony.
Contributions in the memory of George may be made to the Lake County Library Building Fund, 513 Center St. Lakeview, 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
Lila Patricia Robertson
Lila Patricia Robertson, 82, died at the Lake District Hospital from natural causes on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007.
Lila was born on Dec, 18, 1924 in Brownsville to Milton and Jessie (Powers) Howe.
She attended the University of Oregon. Graduated from Beth-El School of Nursing at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo, with an R.N. degree in 1946. She then went on to work in hospitals in Colorado Springs and Portland.
She married Dr. Lewis C. Robertson, M.D. in Portland on July 1, 1947. They moved to Lakeview in 1949 and he set up his medical practice.
He was called for a second tour of duty as an Army physician in 1950 and the family lived on several army bases in California and Utah for two years. Upon completion of Army service, they returned to Lakeview. Lila worked as Lewis' office nurse for many years until they both retired in 1993.
Their lifelong partnership was truly an affair of the heart. Their family and their medical practice together were the centerpieces of their lives.
Lila was preceded in death by her husband in 2001, her sister and her parents.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Connie Robertson of Zephyr Cove, Nev.; her daughter, Candace Robertson of Portland; granddaughters, Dawn and husband Patrick Stackpole and Colleen and husband Ooli Haskins; great-grandsons, Jude Douglas Stackpole and Jacob Patrick Stackpole of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; niece, Janice Kniskern and husband Dennis of Lakeview; one niece and three nephews of California.
She was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren and was loved very much.
At her request, a private graveside service will be held, followed by a memorial gathering at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel on Friday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Lake County Memorial Heart Fund, P.O. Box 351, Lakeview 97630, Lake County Library Building Fund, P.O. Box 44, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller
Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller, 22, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., from injuries received on July 8, 2007 while serving on active duty in Iraq. His wife and family were by his bedside and grandma was holding his hand.
The son of Rene' Blair and Steven W. Miller, Mikeal was born in Lakeview, on Aug. 27, 1985.
Mikeal's parents were married after they graduated from high school in 1986. Their marriage was later dissolved.
Mike was in Lakeview for 2 and a half years, when he and his mom and baby brother flew to Germany, where his dad was stationed in the Army. They were there for 3 plus years and transferred to El Paso, Texas. After his father's discharge, they moved to California where Mike attended 1st and 2nd grades. The family returned to Lakeview where Mike attended grades 3 through 8. Mike and his mom and brothers moved to Albany in 1999. He attended South Albany High School where he graduated on June 8, 2003. While there, Mike participated in football, wrestling and track. When Mike was 17, he entered the Army through the early enlistment program. He left Albany on Aug. 13, 2003 for Fort Benning, Ga. His mom pinned his blue lanyard on his shoulder in November, 2003 after he graduated from basic training.
Mike was deployed to Korea in December 2003. He was there less than a year when he received his orders to go to Iraq for his first tour. After returning, he was stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. He was there for a year and received orders for another tour in Iraq.
While he was home on leave from Korea, he met his wife, Megan, whom he married on Sept. 8, 2006. Soon afterward, he was deployed to Iraq for his second tour.
While Mike and his platoon were making a patrol in Baghdad, his vehicle was struck by an IED and some small arms fire. Mike received serious head trauma. He was flown to Germany and then brought to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Two months later, he was moved to Palo Alto, Calif. for physical therapy. For medical reasons he was moved back to Bethesda where he passed away two months later.
Mike received his promotion to Sergeant one week before he passed away. He was presented the Purple Heart medal by President Bush. During his career in the Army, he received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and a Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Mike is survived by: his wife, Megan; father, Steve; mother, Rene'; brother, Chris Miller of California; brothers, Kurt Miller and Conner Pool of Albany; stepfather, Bud Pool of Albany; stepsister, Barbara Pool and her son Koda and fiance' Sharon Fredricks of Albany; stepbrother, Ryon Pool of Ashland; grandparents, Ramon and Cinda Blair of Lakeview; Wayne and Pam Miller of Anchorage, Alaska; great-grandmother, Bessie Miller of Wasilla, Alaska; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; parents-in-law, Rocky and Kathye Erner of Albany; and stepsister, Mallory of Albany.
His full military funeral was held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Scott Funeral Chapel in Portland. Inurement will be in the Willamette National Cemetery.
Other services will be held later in Fort Carson, Colo. and Lakeview. The Lakeview service will be at the Lakeview High School gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 12:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will follow at the Lakeview Elks Lodge. Pastor Ray Durkin will officiate.
Memorial donations are asked to be made to the Mike Miller fund, South Valley Bank and Trust, 125 N. E St., Lakeview; VFW Post 4070, PO Box 134, Lakeview; First Baptist Church Remodeling Project, 910 N. 2nd St, Lakeview; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mike's family was his life, they meant very much to him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He like to shoot skeet with his uncles and grandpa every Christmas. He enjoyed walking on the beach with his wife.
To honor Mike's wishes, a portion of his cremated remains will be scattered on his grandparents property in Lakeview.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel has charge of the local arrangements.
Richard Philip Peat
Richard Philip Peat, 87, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, at Sky Lakes Medical Center, in Klamath Falls.
Richard was born to Fred R. and Mary (Heryford) Peat in Lakeview on Nov. 8, 1920.
He had recently returned to southern Oregon after having lived in Washington, DC and Palm Springs, Calif. for the past 50 years. He graduated from Lakeview High School, and Oregon State College, and received a Masters of Science in Geodesy from Ohio State University. He served in the US Army Infantry in Europe during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in France.
After the war he returned to Lake County where he owned and operated a dairy farm. In 1958, he moved his family to Washington, DC where he began a long and distinguished career with the Department of Defense as a geophysicist. He retired in 1986 and moved to Palm Springs, Calif. where he lived until November of 2007.
While in school at Oregon State, Dick met Muriel Hughes and they were married in Portland on Dec. 19, 1942. They were married for 54 years until Muriel's death in 1996.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Muriel.
He is survived by: his two daughters, Sandra of Klamath Falls, and Stephanie of Falls Church, Va.; his niece, Leslie Tragitt and her children of Yreka, Calif.; nephews, Greg Tragitt of Houston, Texas and Gordon Tragitt of Salem; niece, Anna Bateman of Clackamas; and brother-in-law, H.N. Tragitt of Salem.
Inurement will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.
