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Steve R. Canfield
February 22, 1947 - August 14, 2009
Steve’s horrible battle with kidney cancer has ended. His suffering is over, and he now walks with Jesus and his loved ones that preceded him. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on 02/22/47 to Roland and Mary Canfield. Steve served his country for five years in the Air Force. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland in Heidelberg, Germany. Steve had a career in electronics and computer programming as a senior analyst. He was a fantastic artist, singer, and guitar player. Steve was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and always put his family first; He was our hero. He loved to write, read, (esp. nautical stories), fish, camp, and go boating. He was a strong man of faith who lived for Jesus. Steve is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sharla, daughters Amanda and Stephanie, father Roland, and brothers Monte and Scott. He was preceded in death by his brother Corey, son Jason, and his mother Mary. He was loved by all and will truly be missed. He’s remembered for his quiet strength, courage, and love for his family. Services held at Silverton Assembly of God on 08/21/09 at 2 pm.
Anna “Ann” Louise Fausett
Anna “Ann” Louise Fausett, 91, died on August 13, 2009 in Forest Grove, Oregon. Anna was born on February 15, 1918 to Jack and Alma Mackey. She was raised in Astoria, Oregon and attended Astoria High School where she was salutatorian. She married Marvin Fausett in 1942 and the couple had 3 sons, Gary, Kirk and Lowell. Ann worked primarily as a homemaker, and was very involved with her church, Peace Lutheran Church in Astoria. Ann loved to spend time with her family and to celebrate her Native Scandinavian heritage. Cooking and gardening were a couple of her favorite hobbies.
Ann is survived by her husband, Marvin Fausett; sons Gary Fausett and partner Peter Jepsen of Newton, Massachusetts, Kirk Fausett and wife Wendy of Astoria, Lowell Fausett and wife Helen of Corvallis; sisters, Gertrude Nudell of Astoria and Irene Lewis of California; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Henry, Hugo and Homer Mackey.
Please send donations in remembrance of Ann to Loaves & Fishes at 565 12th Street, Astoria, OR 97103. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Arden Bert Searls, Jr.
Arden Bert Searls, Jr., died on August 13, 2009 at his home in Brush Prairie, Washington. Arden was born on July 8, 1938 in Coeur d’alene, Idaho. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, and worked several years as a Pile Bucker, working on highways and bridges, including the Astoria Bridge. Arden lived in Astoria for about 10 years, and has more recently moved to the Vancouver area. He has also resided in Arizona, Moses Lake, Boise and Coeur d’alene. Arden was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the American Legion Post #12 in Astoria. He was fondly known as “Spud”.
Arden is survived by his son Kevin Searls of Colville, WA, Randy Searls of Colville, WA; daughters Jeannie of Yakima, WA, Roma Mullin and spouse Erinn of Portland, Tiffany Hendrickson of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Michael Searls of Astoria; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Arden is preceded in death by his brother, Carl and sister, Stardust. Arden was a beloved Brother, Uncle, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather who will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Arden to the Southwest Home Care and Hospice at www.swmedicalcenter.org. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Edna Pearson
Edna Pearson died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 of Alzheimer’s disease at Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s facility, where she resided for the past three years. She had just turned 82 years old.
Edna was born in Dayton, Washington on July 5, 1927 to Arzee and Ethel Kenworthy. The family moved to North Powder, Oregon when Edna was in grade school. She graduated from North Powder High School where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Henry ‘Pete’ Pearson. They were married on June 26, 1950 and moved to Baker City. She lived in Baker City until moving to Tualatin in 2006.
Edna and Pete owned a plumbing business where Edna was the bookkeeper and office administrator. She also was a homemaker and mother of three. Edna was very involved in her children’s activities, she was a Boy Scout den mom, Girl Scout leader, room mother and always willing to help out with the various activities that her children were involved in. She enjoyed being a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Her hobbies included hunting deer and elk with Pete, accompanying him around the western United States trap shooting, reading, canning a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and playing bridge. Highlights of their lives were trips to the Wallowa Mountains lake basin with horses and traveling the Alaska Inland Passage sightseeing and fishing for king salmon.
Edna is survived by her three children, Frank Pearson (Chloe) of Milwaukie, OR; Terry Pearson (Lynda) of Baker City, OR; Ann Pearson McGranahan (Tom) of Wilsonville, OR and by one brother, Merle Kenworthy, Baker City, OR. She also has five grandchildren, Benji Pearson Henslee, Peter Pearson, Bryan Pearson, Shawn McGranahan, Kelly McGranahan Bretl and six great children ranging in ages 13 to 5 – Jessica, Chelsea, and Caydan Henslee, Andrew, Ashlynn, and Alec Pearson.
After 50 plus years of marriage her husband, Pete preceded her in death in 2003 as well as four sisters and one brother.
A memorial service will be held at North Powder Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow at the North Powder Grange Hall. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Paul Edward Brockmeier
Paul Edward Brockmeier was born October 24, 1930 in Portland, Oregon to Charles and Ethel Brockmeier. He died August 5, 2009 in Lake Oswego, Oregon with his family by his side.
Paul graduated from OSU in Forestry and was a basketball Manger at Oregon State. In 1955, Paul married Suzanne Williams in Port Townsend. They settled in Lake Oswego in 1977. Paul served his country in the US Army; he was stationed in Europe while in the Army. He had a 40 year career with Crown Zellerbach Paper Corporation, and was located between Washington, Louisiana, California, and Oregon.
Paul enjoyed Tennis and was a member of the US Tennis Association. He and his partner won first place in doubles for the Portland Public Parks in 1997. He was active in the Presbyterian Church and was one of the Elders in the church.
Paul is Survived by his wife Suzanne, son James Ashley, daughter Laura Eldredge, granddaughters Ashley and Brittany Eldridge, sister Delight Goodwin, nephews Alan, David, and John Brockmeier, nieces Margaret Wetter ling and Jeanne Schultz. He was preceded by his brother Glenn Charles Brockmeier.
A memorial will be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035. Please send donations in remembrance of Paul to Providence Hospice at www.Providence.org, or the Lake Grove Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Robert Larson Freeman
Robert Larson Freeman, 68, died on August 1, 2009 in Beaverton, Oregon. Robert was born to Marjorie and John Freeman on September 15, 1940, in Spokane, WA. He travelled a lot as a child while his father was a minister, and attended high school in Lyons, Wisconsin. At the age of 17, Robert went into the Navy, and following the Navy, he moved to Tigard to be near his family. He began working construction in the Tigard area, and in 1964, he married Barbara Bergmann and the couple had 3 children. Some of Robert’s interests included boating, trains, the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He had an active imagination and was very inquisitive about machinery. Since 2000, Robert has been happily devoted to his companion, Nancy Sumpter.
Robert is survived by his companion, Nancy Sumpter; daughter, Kathy Hughs; sons, Douglas Freeman and David Freeman; brother, James Freeman and grandchild, Jordan Freeman. Please send donations in memory of Robert to Serenity Palliative Care & Hospice, at 6975 SW Sandburg Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97223. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
Kenneth Fred Stretch
May 5, 1921 – May 19, 2009
Kenneth F Stretch, Born May 5, 1921 in Los Angeles, California passed away May 19, 2009. He was the only child of Dr. Paul and Lillian Stretch, growing up in Studio City, California, graduating from North Hollywood High School and from California Polytec College with an electrical engineering degree.
Ken graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis as an Engineering Ensign in their short program. He was a Lt. JG engineering officer in the Pacific area. Returning home to California he married Shirley Powell and had 3 children, Jay Stretch, Cindy Miles, and Chris Stretch, now deceased.
He was employed by the Federal Power Commission in Washington, D.C., Southern California Edison Company, and the Hawaiian Electric Company in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1968 he was president of the Hawaiian Security of Professional Engineers. Upon retirement Ken and Shirley moved to Oregon. She preceded him in death. He was married to Betty L Lippincott of Charbonneau in 1992.
Survivors include his wife Betty, son Jay and wife Lucy Stretch of Ogden Utah, daughter Cindy and husband Sidney Miles of Canby, Oregon, step-son Steven and wife Marilyn Lippincott of Sherwood, Oregon, also 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family expresses their gratitude to the staff at The Wilsonville in Wilsonville, Oregon and Legacy Hospice – McMinnville. Remembrances can be made to Legacy Hospice at 815 N.E. Davis, Portland, Oregon 97232.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center - Tualatin
