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Arnold Kale Clawson
Arnold Kale Clawson, 77, of Brookings, died July 22, 2002, in his home from complications of heart disease.
He was born Jan. 20, 1925, in American Fork, Utah, to Arnold N. Clawson and Thora West Clawson.
He graduated from University of Utah in Salt Lake City with a degree in business administration.
He was a naval aviator in World War II and in Korea. He served more than 19 years in active and reserve duty.
Mr. Clawson was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, boater and fisherman. He owned a resort in West Yellowstone, Mont., for 27 years before retiring to Brookings in 1998.
He was a member of the American Legion for more than 50 years, serving three times as commander of Post 78. He was also a member of the local V.F.W. and Elks Lodge 1934.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Clawson of Brookings; unofficially adopted daughter Colleen Kearns McCann of Seattle; sons, Arnie Clawson of West Yellowstone, Mont., and Scott Clawson of Careywood, Idaho; brother, Dow W. Clawson of Sandy, Utah; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph Clawson; and son, Michael Clawson, who was lost at sea during Vietnam.
Inurnment will be in Salt Lake City.
Arrangements are under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel.
Florence Givler
Florence Givler, 68, of Harbor died July 16, 2002.
She was born Aug. 19, 1933, in Springfield, Mass.
She married
Sherman Givler on Sept. 1, 1951.
She is survived by her husband; sons Glen, Harbor; David, Florida; grandson Trenton and many friends.
Services were handled by Port Orford Funeral Service.
Etta "Pat" Pathena Reece
Etta "Pat" Pathena Reece, 68, Brookings, died at her home following a long illness.
She was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Stafford County, Kan., to Marion and Emma Reece. She was raised in Garden City, Kan., and graduated from Garden City Senior High School. After high school, she served in the Marine Corps for three years.
She moved to California and worked testing electronics for Datum Electronics until her retirement in 1994. She moved to Brookings in 1995.
Ms. Reece enjoyed yard work, antique shopping and home repairs.
She is survived by her sister, Lola and her husband, Frank Romine, of Garden City, Kan.; niece, Debbie and her husband Bruce Mullins, Mount Vernon, Ind., and friend, Joyce Crawford, Brookings.
A memorial service was Aug. 5, 2002, at Redwood Memorial Chapel. An inurnment will take place in Valley View cemetery in Garden City, Kan., at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel.
Carol Jean Zimmerman
Carol Jean Zimmerman, 47, Brookings, was found murdered in her home on July 26, 2002.
She was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Sussex, Wis., to Wilmer and Agnes Zimmerman.
She married
Michael Rosenbaum in her early 20s and opened an Italian restaurant. She worked in Louisville, Colo., and later began her own house cleaning business.
Mrs. Zimmerman moved to Brookings and worked part-time for the Department of Motor Vehicles. She then accepted a full-time job at the DMV in Florence, then returned to Brookings when a full-time DMV position was available.
She was an avid photographer of black and white photographs and enjoyed the sea and lighthouses.
She also enjoyed hiking, cooking, entertaining, decorating, gardening and making gifts for her friends.
She was an active member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church and belonged to the Ladies Altar Society. She attended classes on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by her daughter, Sarah of Colorado; sister, Helen of Sussex, Wis.; Ruth of Milwaukee, Wis.; Patti of St. Louis, Miss.; brothers, Willy of Hartland, Wis.; Jerry Zimmerman of Tomah, Wis.; Michael Zimmerman of Sussex, Wis.; Joey Zimmerman of Butler, Wis.; and grandchildren, Noah, Gabriella and Hope of Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held Aug. 5, 2002 at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Brookings with Rosary at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel.
Donations and cards may be sent to the Zimmerman and Friends Memorial Trust Fund, 12081 W. Alameda Pkwy, No. 190, Lakewood, CO 80228.
Lois Virgnia M. Coldwell
Lois Virginia M. Coldwell, 78, of Brookings, died Aug. 3, 2002, at Sutter Coast Hospital of natural causes.
She was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Oakland, Iowa, to Edith and Howard Miller. She grew up and received her early education in Oakland and Neola and attended Business College in Omaha, Neb.
She married
Blaine M. Coldwell in Davis, Calif., in 1943. They moved to Talent in 1947, eventually settling in Ashland.
Mrs. Coldwell worked for the Ashland School District and Southern Oregon State College Health Center for 20 years. After retiring in 1982 she moved to Brookings.
She enjoyed salmon fishing, cross stitching, crocheting and sewing. She also liked reading and trying new recipes. She volunteered at the Brookings Visitor Center.
She was involved in the Elks Club and traveling with the Brookings Ramblin RV'ers.
She is survived by her husband; son and daughter-in-law, Ross A. and Bobbe Coldwell of Ashland; daughter and son-in-law, Michel A. and Steve Jones of Goldendale, Wash.; son, Jay H. Coldwell of Medford; daughter and son-in-law, Dana L. and Edwin R. Gilman of Klamath Falls, and 11 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clifford Miller.
A memorial service will be Thursday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Jerry Brickley at Redwood Memorial Chapel, 1020 Fifield St.
An inurnment service will be Friday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at Eagle Point National cemetery, 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Point.
Arrangements are under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel.
