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Hendrika (Henny) Helana von Tienhoven Prentice
Hendrika Prentice passed away on April 27th, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. She was 78 years of age. Born to Petrus and Wilhelmina van Tienhoven in Rotterdam, Holland on April 19th, 1932, Henny’s life journey took her to Hawaii where she married Meryl LeRoy Prentice in 1957. She also resided in California before making her way to Oregon where she has lived since 1980.
Henny achieved her AA in Gerontology at Chemeketa CC in 1991. She worked as a house keeper and as an activity director for a Senior Center. She sought enjoyment in tending to her many plants, cooking, writing, being an animal lover and sharing her great sense of humor with family and friends. An avid reader who enjoyed navigating the internet, she was also an active, highly social member of the community where she was a good and cheerful friend to many. A past president of Tops, she was full of life and very proud of her Dutch heritage.
Preceded in death by her son Russell Scott Prentice, she is survived by her daughter-in-law Beth (Rich) Herminghaus of Corvallis, Montana, and by her grandchildren Jenny and Carly Prentice and Cole Herminghaus, also of Corvallis. She is also survived by Cali, her feline companion.
A private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell House Hospice Center.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center - Tualatin.
Norma D. Hopkins
Norma D. Hopkins of Newberg died April 23rd, 2010 at the age of 63. Norma was born in Red Bluff, California on March 27th, 1947 and is survived by her husband Jay Hopkins, whom she married in 1965. A homemaker for much of her life, she is also survived by daughters Sherrie and Cindy Hopkins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at the Newberg Foursquare Church, located at 115 W. 3rd St. in Newberg.
Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin is in charge of arrangements.
John Arthur Lefler
John Arthur Lefler passed away on April 26th, 2010 in Beaverton, Oregon. John was born in Park City, Utah on January 22nd, 1925, where he spent most of his youth. He graduated from Park City High School in 1942, and went on to serve in the United States Navy during WWII. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. John went on to become a mechanic for United Airlines, where he worked for thirty-six years. He moved to Oregon in 2004.
On February 8th, 1945 John married Ella (Juanita) Prather. John is survived by Juanita and their four children: son Curtis A. Lefler of West Yellowstone, Montana, and daughters Cathy Jo Greer of Houston, Texas, Denise Hartjen of Phoenix, Arizona and Vickie Sigler of Beaverton, Oregon. John is further survived by thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Mary Lefler, and by his sister Betty Lefler.
A memorial for John Lefler will be be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Murrayhill Ward, 8640 SW Turquoise Loop in Beaverton, Oregon.
Funeral arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Eva Marie Mowers (Bruch)
December 15, 1933 – April 25, 2010
Eva Marie Mower passed away April 25, 2010 in Portland, OR.
Eva was a lover of life. Her favorite things to do involved reading, writing, painting and giving and receiving hugs. She was a member of Spirit Guided Friends here in Portland, was President of the TOPS Club, and was a part of the VFW Ladies Auxilary.
She is survived by her daughter & son in law; Terece & Larry Crocker (Portland), son; Mike McIntyre (Florida), sister; Lucille Neuman (Gresham) granddaughters; Danielle Keogh and Alexandra McIntyre (Gresham and Portland), and 2 great-grandchildren; Quinn, Tierney.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 2 pm at the Spirit Guided Friends at 5729 SE Boise, in Portland. In leiu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society. Arrangements were by Crown Memorial Center – Portland.
Richard Allen Admire
Caring husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother and Son, Rick passed away on April 25th at the age of 54, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick never once let his illness get the better of him. His attitude and bravery in the face of his terminal illness was an inspiration to all who loved him. His concern was always for those he was leaving behind, and never once did he complain about the rotten hand he had been dealt. Through his strength, he strengthened us to help us deal with his passing.
Rick was born in San Diego to Aubrye (Jenkins) and Dean Deaton. Rick graduated from Mt. Miquel High School in 1973. He then served in the US Air Force before relocating to the Roseburg area to be near his family. It was here his two daughters were born and raised.
Rick worked for many years as a truck driver in Roseburg, and then went out on the road as a long haul driver before settling in the Salem area with his wife Liz. Rick had a tremendous work ethic and excelled at whatever job he was doing. At the time of his passing he was working for Penhall Corp. as a machine operator. Penhall was very good to Rick and allowed him to continue working as long as his illness would allow. For that we thank them.
Rick loved anything with a motor and wheels, especially his old Mustang. He was always willing to help turn a wrench for those less mechanically inclined. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and friends. He loved sitting around the campfire drinking Diet Pepsi and just chatting the night away. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed. Rick was also proud of his sobriety; it had been over 14 years since his last drink. What Rick most truly loved was his family; his wife of almost 14 years, his daughters and especially his grandkids and many nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his father George Admire, who raised Rick from a very young age. He is survived by his mother Aubrye Admire, his father Dean Deaton, his wife Elizabeth Lorraine Admire; daughter Alisha (Chad) McKinney; daughter Lyndsay; Daughter Lori (Kory) Ramsay; Son Mike (Janea) Beebe; grandchildren Aidan, Emma, Isabelle, Makenna, Taryn, Alexis, Mallory and Gavin; Sister Lori (Clay) Dawson; brother Glen Admire; Brother Greg (Maureen) Admire; sister Deni(Colleen) Admire; Brother Jeff (Stephanie) Admire; nieces and nephews Cheryl, Nichole, Kindra, Kayla, Jordan, Danny, Justena, Aubree, Emily, Madison and Trever; Aunt Linda, Uncle Wayne and Aunt Vera plus numerous cousins.
A celebratin of Rick’s life will be held on Sunday, May 2 at the Umpqua Community Center at 1:00 p.m. Bring stories, pictures and good memories.
Ruben Peña
Ruben passed away in Salem, on April 25 at the age of 65. He was born December 14, 1944 to Ramon and Ester Pena in Mission, TX. Ruben moved to Oregon in 1963 where he met and married Angelita Leos in Independence in 1965. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge in 1968.
Ruben worked as a Lumber Mill Worker for Boise Cascade and went on to retire from Target Distribution Center. He loved to play bingo, dominoes, cribbage, and softball and was a fan of the Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. Mostly, Ruben enjoyed being with his family.
Ruben is survived by his spouse of 45 years Angelita; children Ruben Pena Jr. of Columbus, NB, Ramon Pena of Albany and Elizabeth Harris of Salem; sisters; Elia Garza, Estella Flores of Mission, TX, Malena Loredo, Cornelius, OR, Edna Garza of Keizer, OR and Norma Moats of Portland; brothers; Ramon Pena I of Camarilla, CA, Raul of Independence, OR, Rudy of Salem, Bob of Salem, Rolando of Dallas; and 11 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Independence.
Ruthine K. Hepburn
Ruthine Hepburn of Portland, OR, passed away at the age of 85 on April 24, 2010. She was the daughter of Samuel and Emma Cronenwett, born April 6, 1925 in Galion, OH. The family moved to Oregon in 1928 to Umpqua and Ruthine spent most of her childhood in Sutherlin. She attended Yakima Valley Academy in Granger, WA and later studied business at Portland Community College.
Ruthine held several jobs in her lifetime: rancher/farmer, real estate agent/broker/investor, office manager, caterer & Waitress, entrepreneur, landlord and tavern owner. Her hobbies were many: leisure card playing, cribbage tournament national/regional championships, stamp collecting, golf tournaments, soaps on TV, country & religious music – especially her youngest daughters singing, traveling to Africa, New York City, New Orleans, Florida, Hawaii, California and crossing the USA by vehicle. She was a lifelong gardener and over the past 20 years has loved to share her abundant raspberries with neighbors, family and friends.
Ruthine belonged to many clubs: Seven Star Member, Northeast Portland Business Boosters Vice President & Secretary 1976 – 1983, a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary, National Gardening Club, and supporter of various churches, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Health & Science University, Lewis & Clark College and Girls Inc.
Ruthine is survived by daughters Dorie (Herbert) Guess Behrstock of Alameda, CA, Linda Guess King, Colleen Frances Kennedy and Kathleen (Keith) Kennedy Starnes of Portland, OR, stepson Doug Kennedy of Seattle, WA; grandchildren Ellie Behrstock Winters, Allison Danielle Behrstock, Daniel Ryan King, and Ezekiel Robert Pitney; cousins Winifred Botzer and Marjorie Schreiver of Florida. She is preceded in death by her daughter Diana Christine, son Roger LaVern Guess, parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and husbands Richard Eugene Hepburn, Delbert LaVern Guess and George Kennedy.
Memorial contributions can be made to Oregon Public Broadcasting, Women’s Shelter or the church of your choice, Lewis & Clark College, Girls Inc., www.girlsinc.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the middle of May in Portland, OR. Please contact family for information: Linda King @ 503-309-1190 or Kathleen at katalyst42@comcast.net Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
