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Leslie Vern “Sam” Sampson
Leslie Vern “Sam” Sampson passed away on April 29th, 2010 at the age of 58. Born in Portland, Oregon on September 22nd, 1951, Leslie attended David Douglas High School and Mt. Hood Community College. He is a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War era. Leslie earned his livelihood as a foreman for Town & Country Fence of Oregon.
Leslie is survived by his wife, Betty Sampson of Tualatin, Oregon. He is also survived by his brother Ned Sampson and his sister Judi Maclean. Leslie was an uncle to Melissa Sampson, Jason Sampson, Dean Hanley and Mark Hecate. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Elizabeth Sampson.
A graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Thursday, May 6th, at 12:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Pamela Marie Trafton
(Stage name: Pam Boswell)
Pamela Trafton passed away peacefully in Sandy, OR on May 4, 2010. Pamela Mankins was born March 21, 1948 in Portland, but she was primarily raised in St. Helens. She met and married her husband, Ronald Trafton in Portland in 1980. Her career was in show biz as a singer of many styles; jazz, folk, blues, and not least of which – rock & roll. She had a quiet side as well where she enjoyed gardening, exploring, hunting down an interesting antique, or clothes shopping. Pam belonged to the Episcopalian Church and was a member of Rainbow Girl.
She is survived by her husband, Ron, her daughter; Isobel Boswell of Astoria, and her son Marcus Boswell of St. Helens. Private services are to be held.
In lieu of flowers, please give to the Rock & Roll Camp for Girls. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Portland.
Margaret May Navert Phillips
July 26, 1915 to August 28, 2009
Margaret was born to Harry and Margaret Navert in Mount Vernon, WA. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High in 1934, married Keith Phillips in 1937 and they moved to their home in Lyons in 1939. Margaret was a homemaker, chick sexer, dairy farmer and most notably owner/operator of the Lyons Variety store through the 1970’s.
Margaret is survived by her sons Jim of Roseburg and John of Oakton, VA; daughter Willow of Hawthorne, NV; 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her spouse of 50 years, Keith Raymond; sister Ruby I. Abbott; brother John; and her parents Harry and Margaret.
A Memorial Service was held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1 at Mehama Community Church in Mehama, OR, where Margaret was a member for more than 70 years. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center Salem.
Cornelia Boyd
Cornelia Boyd, cherished mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at age 91 on Friday, August 28, 2009. Born in Malvern, Arkansas, to Lamberth and Virginia Pearson. Beloved wife of the late Leo Sorensen and the late Morris Boyd. Adored mother of Sandra Burnett, Clark Boyd, Rebecca Boyd, and the late Richard Boyd. Cherished grandmother of Alex, Joanna, Vanessa and Andy, and great-grandmother to Annabelle, Laurel and Oliver. Loving mother-in-law of Jennifer Boyd, and grandmother-in-law to Jen, Brad and Jade.
Her kind nature, generosity and wisdom will always touch the lives of her family and friends. Cornelia was a member of Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, Mesquite Federated Women’s Club, Assistance League, and her bridge club. Donations in Cornelia’s memory can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation, Las Vegas, NV, 702-796-3133.
Gilbert “GilT” Thoming
Gilbert “GilT” Thoming died peacefully at the age of 87 on Aug 24, 2009 in Portland. He was born September 4, 1921 in Mitchell, SD to parents C. George and Clara Thoming. He was married to Margie Thoming for 58 years. She passed away in 2006.
Gil graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland and attended OSU in Corvallis. He served with the 9th Army Air Corp. and was stationed in Western Europe during WWII. He also worked as a truck driver of Pacific Meat Co.
He is survived by his children Barbara and Jim Bradshaw, Beverly Conklin and Bette Winkle, his six grandchildren, their spouses and 12 great- grandchildren. They all love and miss “Big Papa.” He is also survived by brother, Gene Thoming
A Celebration of his life will be held Friday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in NE Portland, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland (20th and Killingsworth).
Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society. 1-800-227-2345
Arrangements entrusted to Crown Memorial Center – Milwaukie
Janet Brown
Newberg resident, Janet Brown, 87, died on August 23, 2009. Janet was born on August 8, 1922 in Centralia, Washington, to Ethel and Sidney Brown. She was raised in Burbank and Glendale, California, and attended high school in Burbank. She was a member of the Sixth Ferrying group in Long Beach, CA, and was a stewardess for United Airlines. In 1953, Janet married Gary Lehman, and she began working as a passenger agent for United Airlines. Janet later worked as a Real Estate Agent in Newport Beach for 20 years. A few of Janet’s interests in life include writing, painting, watching the TV series MASH, and spending time with her family and her dog, Letty. She was a member of Clipped Wings, United Airlines Stewardess Alumnae and Flight Attendants Inc.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Sydney Lehman Steen and husband, Charles, of Newberg; brother, Keith Brown and wife, Dorothy, of Bend; many cousins, nieces and nephews, grandson, Forrest, and her dog, Letty. She is preceded in death by her son, Andrew Hill Lehman (2007); former husband, Gary Lehman (1997); and brother, Marbury Brown (1997). A memorial service is pending, and will be held in Southern California. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Phyllis Asbury Frost
Phyllis Asbury was born in Ismay, Montana March 24th, 1928. Aged 81, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on August 17th. She was the daughter of Elmo Franklin and Kathleen Asbury, cattle ranchers in Tee Dee, Montana.
Phyllis and her family endured a number of hardships including droughts, The Depression, serious illnesses and the unexpected loss of her father at age 13. So that Phyllis could attend high school, the family (Phyllis, her younger brother Ben, and her mother “Kate”) moved to Ekalaka, Montana. Phyllis was the Valedictorian of her high school class and received a scholarship to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She graduated from there in 1949, having majored in Sociology with elective courses in Psychology and Religion. She married Calvin Van Pelt the summer of 1949. She was always very involved with children; at home, teaching Sunday School and helping out with the Cub Scouts. Phyllis and Cal were married for 25 years.
When her children left home to pursue higher education, Phyllis entered the workforce and completed 15 years with Tektronix until her retirement. She was married to Bill Frost for 25 years until his death in 2005.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Nita Van Pelt and her sons Ken (Karey) Van Pelt, Paul (Katrina) Van Pelt, and Lawrence (Linda) Van Pelt; her grandchildren Blair Van Pelt, Ana Van Pelt and Kellen Van Pelt; her step-children Susan Frost and Doug Frost; her step-grandchildren Caedron Frost, Jenny Bounds and Phillip Bounds; 2 step-great-grandchildren; her very special friend Dave Pearson and family friend Sue AuWerter.
The family thanks the wonderful people at Kaiser Oncology and Hospice, No Worries, and Legacy Hopewell House for their loving and compassionate care for our Mom.
Phyllis was a member of First Congregational Church for nearly 60 years. A Memorial Service for Phyllis will take place at First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave. in Portland on Tuesday August 25th at 2:00 p.m. It is the wish of Phyllis that any gifts or donations made in her name should be given to First Congregational Church. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
