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Thomas James Dolan
Thomas James Dolan, 67, died July 9, 2003, at Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City of leukemia.
He was born Jan. 17, 1936, in Camp Crook, S.D. to James Dolan and Viole Deisch Dolan.
The family moved to Bremerton, Wash., in 1942 and then to Walla Walla, Wash. where he graduated from high school in 1953.
He joined the Amy in 1959, serving in Germany when the Berlin wall was built.
After his discharge he attended Southern Oregon College – now SOU – in Ashland, graduating in 1966 earning a degree in Art and Social Science. His particular interest was painting and after graduation he continued his work in abstract expressionism.
Mr Dolan moved to Smith River in 1966. He worked for Del Norte County's Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. Many of his clients became his friends. In the 1970s he started painting houses and continued this profession the rest of his life.
He married
Lynn Fillippa in Crescent City. They later divorced.
Survivors include son Terry Fillippa; daughter-in-law Dena; grandchildren Jarrod, Kristen, Jordan; brothers Dennis and Kenneth.
He enjoyed San Francisco Giants baseball games, reading, downhill skiing, talking politics, playing the steel guitar and taking his grandchildren fishing, his family said.
Arrangements by Wier's Mortuary Chapel, Crescent City.
James Brooks Warner
James Brooks Warner, 79, of Brookings, died June 27, 2003, in Coos Bay of natural causes. No memorial services are scheduled, at his request. Arrangements were under the direction of the Coos Bay Chapel.
Ersel M. Williams
Ersel M. "Bill" Williams, 88, of Brookings, died July 5, 2003, in a local care facility.
He was born April 6, 1915, in Lorenzo, Idaho, the son of LaVern Edward and Rachel Elvina (Carpenter) Williams. He was raised on a ranch in Lorenzo, and graduated from Rigby High School. As a child, he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Following high school, he worked briefly for the Montana Cattlemen's Association before joining the U.S. Navy in 1936 as a seaman's recruit. During his career in the Navy, he traveled the world and had many interesting experiences. He was involved in the search for Amelia Earhart, and was stationed on the first ship to enter Pearl Harbor following the Japanese attack. In later years he was instrumental in the dismantling of the Farragut, a World War II Naval boot camp in Glens Ferry, Idaho.
In 1945, Mr. Williams met his future wife, Edna Elvira Johnson. They were married
April 6, 1947, in Seattle. The couple lived in many areas during his military career.
Mr. Williams retired as a Lieutenant on April 1, 1966, and shortly after took employment with the City of San Diego. He became a horticulture specialist and was responsible for the nursery that supplied landscaping plants for Balboa Park and other city holdings.
Following his second retirement in 1981, the couple traveled extensively before moving to Harbor in 1986. Mrs. Williams died October 1, 1995.
Williams was a quiet man who found enjoyment in gardening, his family said. He was also an avid fisherman, and owned his own boat for a number of years.
He is survived by a sister, Georgia Chase of Ririe, Idaho; a grandson, William Johnson of Brookings; a granddaughter and her husband, Valerie and Brad Ballard of Long Beach, Calif; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews in Idaho. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Eddins, and two brothers, Frank and L.E. Williams.
Memorial donations may be made to the Oregon Special Olympics, 5901 S.W. Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97239.
A private family memorial service is at Redwood Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 11th.
Bert Darling
Bert Darling, 67, of Harbor, a retired produce manager, died in his home of natural causes during the last week. He had lived in Brookings since March, after living in California most of his life. No local services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel and Crematory.
CLARICE E. CROOK
Clarice E. Crook, 91, died Oct. 8, 2003, at a private care home in White City following a long illness.
She was born June 26, 1912, in Dorris, Calif., to Frank C. High and Julie Rodscou High.
She was raised and educated in California and Southern Oregon. When she and her father moved to Brookings in 1933, they purchased 7 acres of land, next to which Kalmiopsis Elementary School was built.
She married
Arthur Crook in 1934 in Brookings. The couple bought property from her father and lived on the family homestead until 2000. The family ran their logging truck business from this location. Their home, shop and horse pasture are located where Brookings' new schools now reside.
Clarice formed the Birthday Club in Brookings, with a monthly meeting to celebrate each member's birthday.
She and her husband were part of the original saddle club of Brookings, called the Chetco Wranglers. They shared their love of horses with co-members Ted and Doris Freeman. The club created a short-lived rodeo where the Elks Lodge is now located.
The Crooks were members of the original square dancing club in Brookings called the Swingeroos. They also enjoyed all the dances at Chetco Grange Hall and Elks with their friends.
The couple had been married
42 years at the time of Mr. Crook's accidental death in August 1975.
Mrs. Crook was employed as a bookkeeper during her working years. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and served in vacation Bible school.
She was an avid reader, loved gardening and grew the best roses, her family said. She installed a fish pond off her patio and raised beautiful goldfish. She became active in recreational vehicle travel and made many friends in the Sea Gulls' R.V. Club.
Survivors include son Donald Crook of Brookings; granddaughter Robyn Crook King and husband Bud King of Brookings; great-grandson Dan'l King of Brookings; former daughter-in-law Mary Lee Adkins-Tetz of Brookings; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson Joel Crook; brothers Ebert High, Lynn High and Don High; and sisters Frances Cooper and Mae High.
Memorials may be made to Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum, 15461 Museum Road, Brookings, OR 97415.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Redwood Memorial Chapel, 1020 Fifield St., Brookings. Dr. Gordon Myrah, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will follow at W.J. Ward Memorial cemetery.
DELIA "DEE" ANN OLSON
Delia "Dee" Ann Olson, 51, of Smith River died suddenly Oct. 6, 2003, in Crescent City, of pulmonary disease.
She was born April 14, 1952, in Carmel, Calif., to Everett and Lorraine Catanos.
Mr. and Mrs. Olson had recently moved to Smith River from Orangevale, Calif.
Mrs. Olson was active in the Cub Scouts, serving as a den leader. She also volunteered at her children's schools. She raised three Canine Companion for Independence dogs. During her life she had donated more than six gallons of blood.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Dwayne Olson, of Smith River; children Dennis Olson of Sacramento, Calif., Russ and Denise Olson of Crescent City, Katelynn Olson of Sacramento, Ryan Olson of Sacramento, Katrina Olson of Smith River and Keath Olson of Smith River; mother Lorraine Castanos; sister Lynn Altenburg; brother Bob Castanos, all of Pacific Grove, Calif. Also surviving are three grandchildren.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1031 A St., Crescent City.
Her body has been donated for organ transplant and her cremated remains will be spread over the ocean near Hunter Rock.
