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Rolanda Joyce Barnett
Rolanda, aka Mother Rolanda-Granny, passed away on Oct. 9, 2010 at the age of 76. She was the daughter of Albert and Cornell Heard, born May 13, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. She met and married Robert L. Barnett in April 1971 and together they moved to Keizer, Oregon to enjoy retirement in 1993.
Rolanda worked as a custodian, Pediatric Nurse, Payroll Clerk and Permit Technician over the years. She enjoyed reading, fishing, bowling, crocheting, knitting, cooking, listening to music, and watching westerns. She was an active member of Pauline Memorial A.M.E Zion Church and assisted at the Marion County Food Bank.
Rolanda was preceded in death by her parents and sister Elgilena Heard. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Robert L. Barnett; daughters Tina M. Mimms, Yvonne A. Mimms, and Jacqueline (Capice) Simms of Los Angeles, CA; brother Albert (Mary) Heard and niece Lisa C. Heard-Goines of Cincinnati, OH; granddaughters Robin and Jennifer Mimms of Keizer, OR; and grandsons Julius Roberts, Christopher Coleman, Marcus Simms and Brandon Simms of Los Angeles, CA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 15, 2010 at Pauline Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 3593 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Salem.
Pamela S. Smalley
June 12, 1957 – October 18/2010
Pamela Sue Smalley was born in Forsyth, Montana to Dale & Patricia (Gustafson) Jones. She’s lived most of her life in Portland.
Pamela enjoyed long drives, walks, and writing in her journal. She especially loved decorating for the holidays. Always the first to forgive and forget, Pamela had a huge heart.
She is survived by her son; Zachary of Clackamas, her mother; Patricia from Portland, her sister; Debby Scales of Portland, and her brother; Matt Jones of Portland.
A gathering will be held at Debby’s home on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m..
There’s a hole in all of our hearts that will never heal.
John Steven Weiss
John Steven Weiss, beloved father of five, died peacefully in Tualatin, OR on October 18th, 2010 at age 86, having lived his last years at Cedar Crest Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. The seventh of eight children, he was born on March 8th, 1924, arriving in the world at the family farm in Park Rapids, Minnesota. At the age of 17 he followed an older brother to Longview, WA for a mill job before being drafted in 1942. John saw action in the European theater and was part of campaigns that took him from Normandy and Northern France through Central Europe, and on into the Rhineland. He served in the Army as a combat engineer, his primary work was in the building of bridges in war-time Germany. He was awarded a Purple Heart and was eventually Honorably Discharged from service in November, 1945. He returned to Longview and married Helen Koehmstedt in 1950. The young couple moved to Portland, OR and bought one of the first shares in Linnton Plywood, where he worked for 36 years.
After retiring, John enjoyed boating and nature, with many hours spent at the family lake house on Mayfield Lake in Washington State. John and Helen also enjoyed traveling in their fifth wheel.
Helen died in 2008. John is survived by his sons Roger, Douglas and Kevin, and by his daughters Nancy Irwin and Renee White. John is further survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 26th at Holy Cross Church, with reception to follow. An Honor Guard service will also be held on the same day at 3:00 at Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Holy Cross Church.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Janine Susan (Hook) Sneed, 50
02/16/1960 – 09/29/2010
Janine was born in Portland, Oregon and worked as a retail manager for Party Depot. Janine is survived by her husband, Bradley; sons, Dustin and Colby; daughters, Jessica and Katie; mother and stepfather, Susan and Ron Smith; and father, Louis Hook. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Goldie Marie “Munroe” Floch
Goldie Marie “Munroe” Floch, 81, passed away on October 8, 2010 in Newberg, Oregon. Goldie was born to Mabel and Charles Munroe on May 10, 1929 in Portland, Kansas. She moved with her family to Oregon in 1937 and was raised in the Newberg area. On December 27th, 1952, she married Roland Floch in Portland, Oregon. Goldie worked at various places and retired from Allen Fruit of Newberg. She enjoyed growing flowers and plants, the beach, visiting with family and friends and she was a wonderful cook, loved to bake and share recipes.
Goldie is survived by spouse Roland Floch; sons Charles Floch of Newberg, Duane Floch and Richard Floch of McMinnville; daughter in laws Angela and Holly Floch of McMinnville; sisters Erna (sis) Barney of California, Bessye Stout of Newberg, Evelyn Knapp of Woodburn; brother Bob Munroe of Roseburg; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Munroe, mother Mabel Munroe, brothers Archy Munroe, Wayne Munroe, Dorance Munroe and daughter Lori Jean Floch.
A Memorial Service will be from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, November 6th at Gibbs Community Center at North East Bell and Quarry Roads in Newberg, Oregon. Memorial contributions may be sent to Providence Hospice and the American Heart Association.
O. Eugene Wood
Born in Hamilton County Indiana, near the town of Sheridan, on October 23, 1923, to Walter Scott and Pearl Savannah (Hubbart) Wood, Gene Wood passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 31, 2010. Following a brief private service at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon, December 03, a public memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 04, at Newberg Friends Church in Newberg, Oregon.
Mr. Wood is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara (Goins) Wood, three sons: Dennis, of Zionsville, Indiana; Steven, of Vancouver Washington; Stanley, of Wilmington, North Carolina; and, respectively, three daughters-in-law, Marsha, Donna, and Debbie. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was the youngest and last remaining child among 11 siblings.
Prior to making their home at Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, Oregon, in 2003, Gene and Barbara lived in Florida for 32-years, moving first from Indianapolis, Indiana, to St. Petersburg in 1971, then to Port Charlotte in 1995.
He and Barbara began their married life after Gene entered the Army during the build-up to World War II. Their life as a couple was interrupted by his war-time service in Central Europe, including participation in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach which cost the lives of 6 in every 10 members of his Army infantry unit. Continuing service with the 453rd anti-aircraft artillery automatic weapons battalion included the Battle of the Bulge and other significant combat experiences. In recognition of that service he was awarded five bronze stars, among other awards.
Upon discharge from the military he and Barbara set out to establish their home and raise their growing family in Marion, Indiana. As sincerely dedicated Christians they became active members of South Marion Friends Church, where Gene became Sunday School Superintendent and an active leader. Later in life he and Barbara served as a presenting couple with the Christian Marriage Encounter movement.
Mr. Wood’s career in sales began as a child peddling Cloverine Salve door-to-door. Later he sold and delivered candy to retail stores in Indiana, then transitioned to direct sales of cookware. From 1958 until his retirement in 1990 he sold floor coverings as a distributor salesman and manufacturer’s representative. Wherever he worked, he was always the top sales person … or neck-in-neck with a worthy challenger for that top spot.
Gene’s avocational interests included the perfection of all-around handy-man skills, owning and managing rental properties, the propagation of plants, and golf.
Known as a guy who never met a stranger, Gene had an amazing ability to take a chance-encounter to a new-found friendship, and to do so in a matter of minutes. This was not only a natural gift, but also something he cultivated. Before calling on a customer, Gene would review notes kept on index cards – just to refresh his memory. He wanted to make sure he didn’t fail to ask George, back in the warehouse, if his son Bobby had made the team, or if Jerry’s boy had gotten that first base-man’s slot. He wanted to make sure that people knew that what mattered to them mattered to him.
He was and always will be remembered as a positive, can-do person, who saw what needed to be done and then got it done without fan-fare. He was an encouraging friend and conscientious father. But more than anything, he will be remembered as the respectful, faithful, and loving partner to Barbara – his equal and the one who completed his life.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
