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John David Bare
November 24, 1950 – November 23, 2009
John David Bare was born to James and Ruth (Dewey) Bare in Denver, Colorado on November 24, 1950. A high school graduate, John worked for Weyerhouser, as a gas station attendant and other miscellaneous jobs. He enjoyed singing, karate, Native American culture, the music of Bob Dylan, John Denver, The Eagles, and movies. John was an active member of the Church of Christ in Sandy, OR and was baptized there around 2006. Church members came to visit him regularly in the care center where he lived. He is survived by his children; Denise & Ken Dinette (daughter and son-in-law) from Gresham, OR, Teresa & Mike Ritter (daughter & son-in-law) from Puyallup, WA, Tricia Bare from Milton-Freewater, OR, and his sons; Jesse Bare, Eric Bare and Jason Bare (of Sandy). He is also survived by siblings Naomi Buford (sister from Orlando), Ralph Bare (brother from Oakland, OR), Jim Bare (brother from Salem, OR), Richard Bare (brother from Portland, ), Paul Rennells (brother), Harold Rennells (brother from Milwaukie, OR), and Carl Rennells (brother). John is also survived by by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, step-father Paul Rennells, sister Connie Kelly, and brothers, Ken & Rex Bare. A memorial service was held on 11/28/09 at the Church of Christ in Sandy, OR. The arrangements were by Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
Tina Knettel
Tina passed away peacefully at home Nov. 23, 2009. She was born in Norwalk, Conn. to Ernest and Beatrice Gandrup. Tina met Bernard, her loving husband of 58 years, in Norwalk.
Tina and Bernard moved to Salem from New Milford, Conn. in 1972 where she was employed with Salem hospital for 21 years before retiring. After retirement, Tina spent most of her years with friends and family. She most enjoyed her weekly trips to Spirit Mountain Casino with her friends.
Tina is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Bernard “Bonny” of Salem; daughters Paige (Vince Trejo) Kamaka of Salem, Pam (Levi) Aguinaldo of Hawaii and Bonnie (Jerry Crawford) Knettel of Salem; Sister Faith Arnold of Norwalk, Conn., 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; niece Bambi Arnold and nephew Albert Arnold Jr., both of Norwalk, Conn.
Tina will be greatly missed for her joy in living and unconditional love she so willingly shared with others. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 AM, Tues. Dec. 1, at Crown Memorial Center, 412 Lancaster Dr NE in Salem. Family has requested no flowers.
Francisco Magana
June 13, 1935 to November 23, 2009
Francisco Magana passed away in the early morning hours of November 23, 2009 in Salem, OR. He was born to Antonio and Guadalupe Magana June 13, 1935 in Tepalcatepec, Mexico. He is survived by his spouse of 43 years Monica and his nine children; Jose, Mario, Francisco, Uriel, Norma, Evangelina, Guadalupe, Ana, and Monica ; 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild on the way.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincents de Paul Catholic Church 1010 Columbia St NE Salem, OR on November 25, 2009 beginning at 4:00 PM. Visitation will be at 2:30 PM prior to mass. Arrangements entrusted to Crown Memorial Center – Salem, OR.
Robert “Joe” Palmer
Robert “Joe” Palmer, of Milwaukie, passed away at his home on November 22, 2009, at the age of 61. Joe was born in Portland, Oregon, to Robert and Rosemary (Goodwin) Palmer on March 2, 1948. He attended Milwaukie High School before serving briefly in the Navy. He married Lori Beach in Reno, Nevada on the 4th of July of 1996. Joe went on to become a Production Manager for manufactured homes. He spent his free time outdoors, as he loved to ski, snowmobile and camp.
Joe is survived by his wife, Lori Palmer; his daughters, Peggy Valdez and Peggy Rantman; his mother and step-father, Rosemary and John Goodwin; and his step-son, Nicholas. Joe also leaves behind four grandchildren, Tamra, Heather, Lucas and Jacob and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Malika and Colby. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Goodwin, who passed away on February 20, 2008. A Memorial Service will be held at the New Hope Community Church in Portland, on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to Kaiser Hospice in Joe’s name. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
Ronald James Davidson
Ronald James Davidson, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on November 21, 2009, at the age of 75. Ronald was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 2, 1934, to Walter and Margaret Davidson. He joined the Air Force as a young man and proudly served our country during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, Ronald married Virginia Watson, and the couple had two children together, Kevin and Toni. Additionally, Ronald worked as a Sales Manager at Altas Supply. Ronald’s legacy will live on as the Ronald Davidson Fast Pitch Memorial Fund has been created in his honor.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Virginia; son, Kevin Davidson; daughter, Toni Ewalt; and four grandchildren, Brittany, Kayla, Allie, and Libby. There is a service scheduled at Willamette National Cemetery for December 28, 2009, at 10:00 am. Following the military service, Virginia has planned a Celebration of Life at the Thompson Road Bible Fellowship at 11:30 am. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
Henry “Hank” Johnson
4/10/1923 – 11/5/2009
Hank died on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 in West Linn. He was born April 10, 1923 in MacGregor, North Dakota to John and Ottillie (Hagen) Johnson. He was primarily raised in Canada and Tarzana, California. In 1939 he and his family moved to Oregon. He was in the army during WWII, and had tours of duty in the Philippines, Italy and North Africa. He spent his adult life as a carpenter in home construction. His family thought it important to mention the first love of his life; Lois Bolkan. Hank is survived by his children; Skip, Peggy & Linda and their mother Lois, his brother; Alvin, and his 2 sisters; Helen and Ethel. He is preceded in death by his late wife Ruth. No services were held per his request. Arrangements were by Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
Janice Wendorf McKee
Janice Wendorf McKee passed away at her home on November 20, 2009 at the age of 54. Janice was born to Robert and Dolores Wendorf on March 18, 1955 in Milwaukie, Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, and she later attended San Diego State University for a graduate degree in Nursing. Janice worked in the healthcare field as a registered nurse. She moved to the Portland area in 1991 and married Thomas McKee that same year. Thomas and Janice were part of the congregation at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Janice is survived by her husband, Thomas McKee; her parents, Robert and Delores Wendorf; her sister, Mary Wendorf; and brother, Jeff Wendorf. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie.
Ina MarJean Bowers
Ina Bowers, of Portland, died at Legacy Emanuel Hospital on November 20, 2009, at the age of 74. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to John and Eloise Solvik, who relocated the family to Oregon when Ina was still very young. They initially lived in Vanport, Oregon before planting roots in North Portland where Ina would remain for the rest of her life. Ina went on to have five children and seven grandchildren, and she loved to spend her spare time in the yard, working with her flowers and tomatoes.
Ina is survived by her daughters, Melynda and Michele, and sons, Michael, Marc and Matthew. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Michael, Bradley, Jonathon, Alexis, Gena, Madison, and Caden. There is no service planned for Ina in accordance with her wishes. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
Doris Emry Browning
Doris Emry Browning died on November 19, 2009 in Tualatin. Born in Hood River on May 22, 1922, she was 87.
Upon graduating from Hood River High School in 1940, Doris attended the University of Oregon where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. While she was at Oregon, she met her future husband, David W. Browning. The couple was married on December 2, 1943 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
After WWII, they settled in Hood River to work and raise a family, prior to moving to Portland in 1969. Dave preceded Doris in death in 2007.
Doris is survived by son David Browning and wife Kathy; daughter Ann Browning; grandchildren Brian Browning, Amy Brandvold, Andrew Browning and two great-granddaughters.
The family asks that any remembrances by in the form of contributions to the Oregon Food Bank. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Joan P. Leemhorst
Joan passed away in the evening hours of November 18, 2009 in Silverton, OR at the age of 83. She was born to Leroy and Lillian Peterson in New York, NY on May 3, 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband Jan W. Family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Salem.
