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Wanda “Sissy” Lou Roe
Wanda passed away in the early hours of November 5th, 2009 in Salem, OR at the age of 76. She was born Roein Stonewall, OK July 8th, 1933 to Grover and Perrnie Barnes. She grew up in Bakersfield, CA and moved to Oregon in 1964.
Wanda loved knitting, puzzles, gardening and cooking. She was a member of the Salem Evangelical Church. She is survived by her daughter Patty Weathers of Salem; sons Gary Weathers of Culver; Wayne Weathers of Oakridge; Dwight Weathers of Sequim, WA; Steven Roe of Culver and brother Joe Barnes of Casa Grande, AZ; many grand children, great-grand children and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her son David Weathers; her husband Mel Roe; brothers Lloyd and Buddy and her sisters Leon and Dorthy.
A private family service was held November 6th, 2009. Memorial contributions can be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Crown Memorial Center – Salem.
Margaret LaVerne Bertsch
Maggie passed away after a lengthy illness on November 5th, at home with her family by her side. She was born March 21, 1932, in Stratford, South Dakota, to Mary (Reilly) and Earl Saunders, and grew up with her siblings, Tom and Jim. She graduated from Mt. Marty College and went to work for the FBI.
Maggie married Jim Bertsch of Conde, SD in 1956 in Aberdeen SD, and started a wonderful family. On New Year’s Eve 1979, the family moved from South Dakota to Oregon, where she and Jim began new adventures, selling insurance together and making a home in the Salem area.
In later years, Maggie loved antiquing, collecting her beloved Hershey’s memorabilia and always with eternal hope, she never passed up a lottery machine without taking a small gamble. She looked forward to hearing about all her grandchildren’s sports events, recitals, plays or any other activity they were involved in. For those who lived outside of Oregon, she eagerly awaited their phone calls and made sure she was a part of their lives. Margaret’s failing health in the last few years prevented her from seeing her grandchildren in their activities, but they always knew she was there in spirit.
Margaret took the good with the bad in life with grace and humor. She liked a good joke and had incredible comedic timing. Maggie was a strong woman who remained committed to her faith and family through the end. When Margaret was in the hospital earlier this year, her family asked her what her wishes were upon leaving and she replied she’d like to go home. Her family knows she now got her wish, and is finally at peace.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jim, her children: Georgine (Jeff) Naggatz, Gulf Breeze, FL; Mike (Cindy) Bertsch, Warner, SD.; Mary (Tim) Massey, Beaverton, OR; Patrick (Chrissie) Bertsch, Salem, OR; Jamie Bertsch, Salem, OR; and Melissa (Phil) Smith of Spanaway, WA and her16 grandchildren: Dr. Kaitlin Ross, Brittany and Kelsea Naggatz; Michael, Brandon, Andrew, and Evan Bertsch; Martie, Ireland, Grace and Zoe Massey; Reilly, Madison, and Jacob Bertsch; Jordan Collmann; and Megan Smith; and bother Tom (Phyllis) Saunders, Aberdeen SD. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Earl and her brother Jim Saunders.
A viewing will be held Tuesday November 10th at Crown Memorial Center, Salem OR, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Funeral Mass and Rosary will be held at St. Vincent Catholic Church at 10:30 am on Wednesday November 11th, with a reception to follow. Family Internment at Willamette National Cemetery 12pm Thursday the 12th.
Jack Elwood Enos
Jack Elwood Enos passed away at his home on the evening of November 4, 2009. He was 81 years old. Jack was born to Joseph and Thelma Enos on November 1, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. He and his family moved to the Pacific Northwest when he was a young boy. Jack married Lorraine Huntington, and the two had 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter. He worked as a Master Maintenance Mechanic and had numerous hobbies such as woodworking, fishing, baking, gardening, and reciting poetry. Jack was also a part of the Machinist Aerospace Workers Union.
Jack is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughter, Terrie Davison; son, Chris Enos; son, Danny Enos; and son, Stephen Enos. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his three siblings, Jean, Sara and Kenneth. The family has scheduled a service to be held at the Gladstone Assembly on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all memorial contributions go to Willamette Falls Hospice. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
Jerald ‘Jerry’ Kosovich
July 29, 1940 – Nov. 04, 2009
Jerry was born July 29, 1940 in Murray, Utah, to Mary (Osoro) and George “Kossy” Kosovich of Bingham Canyon, Utah. He moved with his family to Vanport in 1944, and later to Portland where Jerry attended St. Patrick’s and Blessed Sacrament Grade Schools. Jerry graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1958, and went on to attend the University of Portland and St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. Throughout his life, Jerry remained close to many friends from his grade school, high school, and college years.
Jerry served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Turkish villages Cyprus from 1962 to 1964. Following his time in Cyprus, Jerry attended the Sorbonne in Paris in 1964. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in July, 1965where he reached the rank of Sgt E-5 and served in Company C of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) until July, 1967.
During the early 1970’s, Jerry worked with troubled children at the Parry Center for Children and later for Edgefield Children’s Center. While working at Parry Center, he met his future wife, Margueritte (Jette) Kosovich, and they married in 1975 and had twin sons in 1978.
Jerry completed his bachelor’s degree in English at Portland State University in 1975. He then took a job at the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, where he worked for twenty two years, first in stores, then in the regulatory division, and finally in management services for five years. He retired in 1998 to raise Christmas trees and wine grapes.
Jerry’s interest were wide and varied, including languages, books, winemaking, travel, tennis, poker and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Margueritte of Oregon City; sons, George P. Kosovich (wife Katy) of Everett, WA, and Stephen M. Kosovich of Nacogdoches, Texas; brother, George N. of Rockville. MD; nephews, Dan and Brad Millington; and niece, Shireen Niezgoda. His nephew, Nicholas Kosovich; and sister, Joanne (Susaeta) Kelby, preceded him in death.
Jerry died at his home Nov. 4, 2009, of cancer. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Providence Hospice or Providence Cancer Center. Friends are invited to gather and bring their stories to a celebration of life at 3 pm, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in the Monarch Hotel, Clackamas. Arrangements were by Crown Memorial Center, Milwaukie.
Victor Ross Jordan
Victor R. Jordan passed away in the afternoon on November 2, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. He was born August 27, 1957 to Wayne R. Jordan and Ona J. Kille in Redmond, Oregon and was the second of five children.
Victor grew up in Lebanon, Oregon and attended school until he joined the Army where he finished his GED. He was in the Army from 1975 to 1977. He lived in California for a few years before returning to Oregon and calling Estacada home.
Victor is survived by his mother Ona Kille; brothers Mark and Tim (Mary) of Salem; Sisters Pamela (Rev. Joseph) Knight of Michigan and Patricia (George) Sile of Wyoming; step-mother Wilma Jordan of Vancouver, WA and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Wayne.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crown Memorial Center – Salem.
Sheila Calise
Sheila Calise, of Portland, passed away on November 2, 2009, at the age of 58. She was born on June 9, 1951, to Epifanio and Laura Galindo in Los Angeles, California. In her mid-20’s, Sheila made her way to the Portland area. She worked as a seamstress for over 20 years, but eventually switched gears to become a Lobby Attendant at the Marriott. When she wasn’t working, Sheila enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her 3 grandchildren.
Sheila leaves behind a daughter, Elan Calise; son-in-law, Labarron Sampson; son, Jason Calise; and three grandchildren, Kaila (10), River (7), and Violet (4). She is also survived by her long-time companion of over 10 years, John Evans. A service was held at the Leach Botanical Garden in SE Portland on November 7, 2009. Arrangements were made with Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
Charles Edward Goldbeck
February 8, 1947 – January 30, 2009
Charles Edward Goldbeck, 61, passed away on January 30, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Charles was born in Portland, Oregon on February 8, 1947 to Paul Edward and Winnifred (Klaber) Anderson.
Charles worked as a auto parts sales person for Barnes group Inc.
Charles is survived by his daughter Annie Clemence and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
