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KIRBY, Forrest — Age 86, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away
on December 6, 2004. Arrangements pending. MYRTLE GROVE FUNERAL SERVICE, (541) 440-9187.
TAYLOR, George — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on December 7, 2004. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES, (541) 673-4455.
BENING, Alice H. — Age 97, of Camas Valley, Oregon, passed away on December 7, 2004. Arrangements pending. ROSEBURG FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES, (541) 672-5836.
BIERMAN, Phyllis D. “Gramma” — Age 86, of Umpqua, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at her home. Services pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (541) 672-2611.
BAILEY, Doris Ellen — Age 91, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on December 7, 2004. Arrangements pending. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS (541) 459-2281.
May Arlene Rondeau
RONDEAU, May Arlene – Age 70, of Glide, Oregon, passed away on December 4, 2004. May was born in North Bend, Oregon, on May 27, 1934, to Rufus Langdon and Eunice (Arnold) Langdon and passed away at her home in Glide from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. May’s father, Rufus died when she was four years old leaving her mother to care for seven children. Later her mother married Clarence Ash. May had great respect and fondness toward her step-father for loving her mother and her children. May was baptized in the Methodist Church and graduated from Yoncalla High School in 1951. She met her future husband, Tom Rondeau, at the Public Swimming Pool in Drain, Oregon, in 1948. They were married in August of 1951, and renewed their wedding vows in front of their friends and family on their 50th Anniversary in 2001. They began their married life together on Little River in Glide with Tom as a logger, working for Shelton and Burr and May as the homemaker. They had a wonderful 53 years on Little River where they raised their two sons. May was an excellent hostess; no one came to their home without being offered a meal. She was a wonderful cook and loved to can vegetables from her garden. She was famous for her dill pickles and kept quite a few people in stock. She was an avid reader and loved the ocean, the mountains, the river and any sport her children or grandchildren were involved with, but most of all baseball. She loved to bargain shop at yard sales and enjoyed preparing photo albums for her children. She was a “snowbird” and loved to travel to Arizona in their RV during the winter with a group of their friends. May also supported her husband in his work with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and was involved in many of the activities throughout the years. May was a truly devoted wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She did everything imaginable to support her husband and children and was very proud of her five grandsons. May was known for her shy and mild manner, but was not afraid to speak her mind if she felt strongly about something. May is survived by her husband, Tom; two sons and their wives, Tom Jr. and Vicky of Glide; and Michael and Tammy Rondeau of Roseburg; her sister and best friend, Carol Dobbs and her husband, Harold of Glide; five grandsons, Tom III; Chris; Jason; Ryan and Zane and one great grandchild, Jaden, by Chris and his wife, Erika. She is also survived by two more sisters, Dorothy and husband, Robert McGary of Woodburn, Oregon; Helen Frazier of Woodburn; and one brother, Robert Langdon and his wife, Pat of Portland, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. May was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Cecil and Richard Langdon; and her sisters, Geraldine “Gerry” Gillespie and Aletha “Lee” Wilkerson. May was a loving and caring person who “finished well” and she will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved her. Services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the North Umpqua Bible Fellowship in Glide at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Glide Rural Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 446, Glide, OR 97443, because of their commitment to the community that she loved.
Juanita Cruz Paul
PAUL, Juanita Cruz — Devoted mother, wife and grandma, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2004, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her final days were spent in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Juanita was born on November 24, 1931, to Barbara and Gasper Gonzalez. Juanita grew up in southern California, where she met and married Norman Paul on May 4, 1974, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wilmington, California. She retired from International Paper Company after 18 years of employment. After retiring, she moved with her husband to Sutherlin, Oregon. Juanita loved to cook, entertain, work in her garden, and go camping. Her home was her pride and joy. She was always cooking or cleaning. Her home was always immaculate. She always put her family first just because she always wanted to please. Juanita will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Norman Paul; brother, Danny Gonzales; sisters, Mary Garcia; Lupe Moreno; and Eloisa Robles; children, Linda Perez; Bobby Perez; Ronnie Brown; step-children, Dale Paul; Mike Paul; grandchildren, Rain Marchese; Kusha Keenan; Daleth Brown; Biana Quaintance; Antoinette Perez; Fabian Perez; step-grandchildren, Julie Brown; Jared Brown; Matthew Paul; Christopher Paul; great grandchildren, Haley Shepard; Gemma Brown; Trew Keenan; Unborn (January 2005); step great-grandchildren, Andrew Paul and other extended family. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2004, at Chapel of the Firs in Sutherlin. A Vigil Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sutherlin. Private graveside services will be at a later date following cremation. CHAPEL OF THE FIRS is in charge of arrangements, (541) 459-2281.
BAYNE, Donald — Age 53, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away on December 8 , 2004. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (541) 672-2611.
HOLTEEN, Clell — Age 63, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on December 8, 2004. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES, (541) 673-4455.
Kevin R. Younger
YOUNGER, Kevin R. — Age 46, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at Sacred Heart Hospital. He is survived by his children, Kiyanna and Kevin Jr. of Oakland, California; his fiancee, Kimberly Gomez and her children, Paul, Carlos, and Amanda of Myrtle Creek. He was grandfather to ten grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. A memorial service will be held at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center in Roseburg on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 12:30 pm.
Harvey Byron Sinclair
SINCLAIR, Harvey Byron — Age 96, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2004. He was born on May 25, 1908, in Greenwood, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest and Hattie (Fryatt) Sinclair. He was raised and educated in Wisconsin and spent his youth working on a dairy farm. In his twenties and with the depression griping the nation, he headed to Chicago, and later moved west. He worked as a gold miner in Montana before moving to California. Harvey was a wood machinist in Santa Anna, California, for many years, retiring in 1974. He was united in marriage to Dora Mahoney on September 18, 1968, in Santa Anna. They moved to Sacramento, California, and in 1988, made their home in Roseburg. Harvey loved raising birds and had built an aviary at their home. He also enjoyed his garden and growing roses. He liked to bowl, go fishing and loved to dance. He is survived by a son, Gerald Sinclair and his wife, Donna of Grants Pass, Oregon; two daughters, Carol Reinart of Sparta, Wisconsin and Barbara Sellars of Tula Rosa, New Mexico. He also leaves a brother, Erwin Sinclair and his wife, Bea of Vista, California; as well as five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great great-granddaughter. Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Dora, three sisters and one brother. Private family services will be held with private interment at the Civil Bend Pioneer Cemetery in Winston, Oregon. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL assisted the family.
Alton W. Hubbard
HUBBARD, Alton W. — Age 81, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2004. He was born on October 11, 1923, in Powers, Oregon, the son of Anderson Wayne and Lucinda "Cindy" Evelyn (Boling) Hubbard. He was raised and educated in Powers and went on to graduate from Oregon State University with a degree in music. He entered the U.S. Army and served in the Air Corps during WW II. He was a teacher and later a principal in the Hood River School District for many years. He retired several years ago and moved to Roseburg. He married Mary Crane on November 18, 2000, at the Vine Street Baptist Church in Roseburg. He never tired of his love for music. Alton played in various musical bands throughout the years and was a member of the Air Corps Marching Band when he was in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Roseburg; three daughters, Carol Morton and Debra Stemmer, both of Redding, California; Alicia Marks and her husband, Keith of Canton, Georgia; son, Jerry Hubbard and his wife, Susan of Eureka, California; sister, Ina Serafin and her husband, Pete of Glide, Oregon; step-son, Mike Bartz and his wife, Loraine of Roseburg; as well as numerous grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004, at 2 p.m., at the Roseburg National VA Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Holloman of the Vine Street Baptist Church. The VFW District Twelve Honor Guard will offer military rites. Private interment will be at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's Family Chapel.
Dr. Samuel L. Corley
CORLEY, Dr. Samuel L.— Age 85, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2004. Samuel was born on August 26, 1919, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Frances and Frank Corley. Samuel's grandfather served as a Minister and official in the Baptist organization. This inspired Samuel to follow in his footsteps. Samuel traveled extensively with his grandfather to many conferences in Texas and Oklahoma. Samuel married Marion J. Gilbert on September. 11, 1937, in Rainbow Valley, Arizona. He worked for the Pacific Railroad while attending Bible College. He joined the Pentecostal Church of God in 1941 and became an Ordained Minister. He served approximately 55 years as a Pastor and District Superintendent for Oregon, Southern Idaho, and Alaska while building a campground and district offices in Drain, Oregon, known as "Camp Corley." He was promoted and moved to Joplin, Missouri, Pentecostal Church of God Headquarters. He served as Secretary of World Missions and eventually the Director of World Missions. In 1986, Samuel and Marion moved to Laredo, Texas, as full-time Missionaries. During his life of service, Sam built numerous homes for humanity, churches, children's homes, schools, and medical facilities in several countries including Mexico, Africa, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Philippines, Belza, Peru, not to mention the United States of America. Sam and Marion retired and returned to Roseburg in 1997 to reside with their daughter and son-in-law, Marva and Clarence Berg. Sam attended Grace Family Center with Pastors Dwight and Lori Stockton. Sam's wife of 65 years, Marion, preceded him in death on April 23, 2004. Sam is survived by his children, Marva Berg and her husband, Clarence of Roseburg; Fletcher A. Corley of Laredo, Texas; Marion J. Derds of Ft. Worth, Texas; and Samuel L. Corley Jr. of Hendersonville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Lori McCormick; Sheri Burke; Kelly McCormick; Don McCormick; Michael Berg; Christy Stockton; David Berg; Brian Berg; Lennie Corley; Kimberly Corley; Rick Ellis; Cindy Osborne; Ronnie Ellis; David Deras; Danny Deras; Deborah Simpkins; Samuel Corley III; Paul Corley; Hope Loftis; Tracy Corley; Bill Corley; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, Frances and Frank; sisters, Margaret Silva and Louise Zimmerman. Those who wish, may pay their respects on Friday, December 10, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. Funeral services are set for Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Grace Family Center in Roseburg. Interment to follow at Camp Corley Cemetery in Drain, Oregon. For those who would like to give a Memorial in Samuel's honor in lieu of flowers, may give to World Missions, Grace Family Center, 1138 N.E. Lincoln, Roseburg, OR 97470. Wilson's Chapel of the Roses is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald P. LeMaster
LEMASTER, Ronald P. — Age 61, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 5, 2004, in a local hospital. He was born on September 10, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Margie and Chuck; significant other, Emily Sarmarjian, all of Roseburg; sons, Scott and Michael; brothers, Steve Knickerbocker of Adams, Tennessee; Thomas LeMaster of Endicott, New York; and William LeMaster of Port Townsend, Washington; sisters, Sharon Lancaster and Toni Rene' LePoint, both of Church Point, Louisiana. Private family services will be held. Private cremation rites have been held. Wilson's chapel of the roses is in charge of arrangements.
HARRIS, Ronnie Jay — Age 30, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on December 6, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is assisting the family.
STAATS, June Louise — Age 75, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on December 9, 2004. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL, (541)679-6983.
May Arlene Rondeau
RONDEAU, May Arlene – Age 70, of Glide, Oregon, passed away on December 4, 2004. May was born in North Bend, Oregon, on May 27, 1934, to Rufus Langdon and Eunice (Arnold) Langdon and passed away at her home in Glide from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. May’s father, Rufus died when she was four years old leaving her mother to care for seven children. Later her mother married Clarence Ash. May had great respect and fondness toward her step-father for loving her mother and her children. May was baptized in the Methodist Church and graduated from Yoncalla High School in 1951. She met her future husband, Tom Rondeau, at the Public Swimming Pool in Drain, Oregon, in 1948. They were married in August of 1951, and renewed their wedding vows in front of their friends and family on their 50th Anniversary in 2001. They began their married life together on Little River in Glide with Tom as a logger, working for Shelton and Burr and May as the homemaker. They had a wonderful 53 years on Little River where they raised their two sons. May was an excellent hostess; no one came to their home without being offered a meal. She was a wonderful cook and loved to can vegetables from her garden. She was famous for her dill pickles and kept quite a few people in stock. She was an avid reader and loved the ocean, the mountains, the river and any sport her children or grandchildren were involved with, but most of all baseball. She loved to bargain shop at yard sales and enjoyed preparing photo albums for her children. She was a “snowbird” and loved to travel to Arizona in their RV during the winter with a group of their friends. May also supported her husband in his work with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and was involved in many of the activities throughout the years. May was a truly devoted wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She did everything imaginable to support her husband and children and was very proud of her five grandsons. May was known for her shy and mild manner, but was not afraid to speak her mind if she felt strongly about something. May is survived by her husband, Tom; two sons and their wives, Tom Jr. and Vicky of Glide; and Michael and Tammy Rondeau of Roseburg; her sister and best friend, Carol Dobbs and her husband, Harold of Glide; five grandsons, Tom III; Chris; Jason; Ryan and Zane and one great grandchild, Jaden, by Chris and his wife, Erika. She is also survived by two more sisters, Dorothy and husband, Robert McGary of Woodburn, Oregon; Helen Frazier of Woodburn; and one brother, Robert Langdon and his wife, Pat of Portland, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. May was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Cecil and Richard Langdon; and her sisters, Geraldine “Gerry” Gillespie and Aletha “Lee” Wilkerson. May was a loving and caring person who “finished well” and she will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved her. Services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the North Umpqua Bible Fellowship in Glide at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Glide Rural Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 446, Glide, Oregon, 97443, because of their commitment to the community that she loved.
Arthur L. Fszol
FSZOL, Arthur L. — Age 85, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on November 21, 2004. He was born on May 12, 1919, to Stephen and Mary Fszol in Poughkeepsie, New York. He married Catherine E. Smith on July 6, 1940, in Poughkeepsie. Art served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1943 to 1945, and was the supervisor in the reproductions plant for the Department of Defense in the U.S. Army Corps Engineers from 1946 to 1954. In 1954, Art became the Technical Director of Productions Manger at station KIVA-TV in Yuma, Arizona until 1959. From 1959 until 1976, he was the Director of Photography at Naval Aerospace Recovery Facility in El Centro, California. Art also owned Fszol's Custom Gems in El Centro. He received a Community Service Award, was a member of The Society of Photography and Television Engineers; Photography and Optical Engineers; Director of Photography at Naval Parachute Test Range for the Department of Defense; and taught gem faceting and jewelry making at Umpqua Community College. Art retired to the Umpqua area in 1976. He was a photographer, gemologist and pilot, and shared his talent and knowledge with many people. He loved to teach. He is survived by his wife, Catherine E.; son, John Thomas Fszol and his wife, Cheryl of Mesa, Arizona and their three children, Michelle; Wendy; and Sean; two great-grandchildren, Cathi and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine A. Fszol in November of 1990. At Art’s request, no services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Jane A. Randall
RANDALL, Jane A. — With her sons and husband by her side, on December 6, 2004, Jane A. Randall ended her fight with cancer and passed away. She was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on July 27, 1946, the child of Hollie "Dutch" and Lucille (Sanders) Malone. Soon afterwards the young family moved to Myrtle Creek, Oregon. She graduated from the Myrtle Creek school system and went on to start a family. Janie, as she was known to her friends, was an active member in her community volunteering time with both the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge and the Myrtle Creek Lions Club. She is survived by her husband, Russell Randall of Myrtle Creek; son, Rick and his wife, Phyllis Navarro of Lookingglass, Oregon, and their children, Zachery and Jacklynn; son, David and his wife, Angie Navarro of Tri-City, Oregon, and their daughters, Tashia and Tanya; and youngest son, Juan Navarro II of San Francisco, California; sister, Diane and her husband, Jerry Shapansky of Cosmopolis, Washington; brother, Dan and his wife, Margaret Malone of Myrtle Creek; brother, Bob and his wife, Debbie Malone of Roseburg; brothers, Tim, Kevin, and Mike Malone, also of Myrtle Creek. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Janie is preceded in death by her parents, Hollie "Dutch" and Lucille (Sanders) Malone; brother, Kelly Malone; and infant daughter, Andrea Rene Navarro. A Memorial Luncheon at Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge is planned for Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 1 p.m. Janie's family invites her friends to join them, in remembering and celebrating her life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janie's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Elks Children's Eye Clinic, through any Elks Lodge. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL is assisting the family with arrangements.
Don Bayne
BAYNE, Don— Age 53, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Don was born to Frank and Velma Jean Bayne on July 15, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. He leaves behind his loving wife, Judi; his children, Tracy and D.J.; his grandchildren; and many friends and family. Don was a lover of life and filled his with many good times and memories. A big thank you to all our wonderful friends and family who have always been there with love and support. To his Brothers, Sons of Freedom. “Gone but riding in our hearts forever". To Hospice and Compassion in Dying, thank you for all your care and support, and to everyone who saw us through these troubled days. Ride for Don next time you are on two wheels, and smile that he now rests in peace, and we had the good fortune to know him and call him our friend.
LANGHOLFF, Barbara — Age 87, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on December 10, 2004. Arrangements pending. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL (541) 672-2611.
Lucile G. Grass
GRASS, Lucile — Age 45, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on December 11, 2004. A memorial service will be held on December 14, 2004, at River Road Baptist Church in Eugene. LANE MEMORIAL GARDENS AND FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements, (541) 343-1684.
June Louise Staats
Staats, June Louise — Age 75, of Roseburg, Oregon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2004. She was born on October 19, 1929, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Fred and Louise (Holmes) Johnston. Mrs. Staats was raised and educated in San Jose, California. She married the love of her life, Harold Staats in Waycross, Georgia, on July 23, 1955, they would have spent their fifty year wedding anniversary this coming year. She has been a member of the Eckenkar’s since 1972, and worked her way up to sixth initiative. Things that June enjoyed were traveling, family, animals, ceramics, studying dreams and to macramé. She is survived by her husband, Harold of Roseburg; three daughters, Sharon Willich and her husband, Bob of Plano, Texas; Judy Mowery of Arlington, Texas; Julie Groom and her husband, John of Summersville, South Carolina; two sons, Richard E. Staats and his wife, Pat of San Jose; Jerry Hensler and his wife, Catherine of Hyattsville, Maryland; four brothers, Dennis Johnston and his wife, Marcella; Delmar Johnston and his wife, Ruby, all of Roseburg; Denzil Johnston of Coos Bay, Oregon; Loyd Johnston of Winston, Oregon; sister, Wanda Nance of Roseburg; eighteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, and one sister, Mildred Garcia preceded her in death. June had a very beautiful smile right up to the end and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at Taylor’s Family Chapel in Winston at 2 p.m. Friends and family may pay their respects on Monday, December 13, 2004, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Tuesday before the service.
Ronald P. LeMaster
LeMASTER, Ronald P. — Age 61, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 5, 2004, in a local hospital. He was born on October 9, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Margie and Chuck Hasty; significant other, Emily Sarmarjian, all of Roseburg; sons, Scott and Michael; brothers, Steve Knickerbocker of Adams, Tennessee; Thomas LeMaster of Endicot, New York; and William LeMaster of Port Townsend, Washington; sisters, Sharon Lancaster and Toni Rene' LePoint, both of Church Point, Louisiana. Private family services will be held. Private cremation rites have been held. Wilson's chapel of the roses is in charge of arrangements.
Jennie Larsen
Larsen, Jennie — Age 53, beloved daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on December 2, 2004, in a Santa Maria, California, hospital. Jennie was born on February 12, 1951, in Roseburg, Oregon, and lived most of her life in the area. For the past four years she and her husband, Jerry have made their home in Santa Maria, California. Jennie was a dedicated employee at WalMart for the past seven years, where she touched many lives with her warm nature and pleasant smile. Her hobbies and interests were crocheting, shopping, computer activities and going to Solvang. She absolutely loved getting her family together for the holidays. Jennie will be dearly missed. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Larsen of Santa Maria; Her children, Andy Roberts age 32 of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; Sam Pitner age 30 of Winston, Oregon; Jimi Roberts age 21 of Everett, Washington; Jeremy Larsen age 25 of Roseburg; Jennifer Larsen age 22 of Roseburg; Taco Larsen (canine), age 1 of Santa Maria; grandchildren, Nina Pitner; Shila Pitner; Eva Roberts; Quigan Hochstrasser; and Talyn Wisdom. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 5 p.m. in the Sleep Inn Conference Room in Roseburg.
Ruth Emma Heuer
HEUER, Ruth Emma — Age 75, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on December 1, 2004, at her home. She was born on October 28, 1929, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to George and Ruth (White) Clay. Ruth married Bernie Elmer Heuer on June 22, 1958, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They moved to Douglas County fifteen years ago, living in Roseburg, Oregon, for three years before moving to Sutherlin. Ruth worked as a bookkeeper for the Moose Lodge. She was a member of the Roseburg Chapter of the Women of the Moose, and a member of the Sutherlin Elks Lodge. Ruth liked to paint and garden, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed listening to music, especially country western and classical. She was very proud of her grandsons, the eldest grandson has just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, and her other grandsons who are still at home. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Susie Birchall and her husband, Rick of Fallbrook, California; grandsons, William Birchall and his wife, Nikki of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Michael Birchall and Johnny Birchall, both of Fallbrook; great-grandson, Brayden Birchall of Fort Bragg. The family would like to thank all of Ruth’s wonderful friends for all the love and support throughout the years. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Chapel of the Firs is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie ‘Jay’ Harris
Harris, Ronnie ‘Jay’ — Age 30, passed away on December 6, 2004, at his residence. Jay was born on August 7, 1974, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Leola and Gary Harris. Jay lived in Roseburg primarily all of his life. He attended one year at Umpqua Community College and enjoyed his classes in computers. It's hard to find words to describe Jay, at least in the English language. Jay had a knack for rubbing people the wrong way one moment, then charming them the next. Jay played hard and lived harder. His bizarre sometimes hilarious behavior while partying is legendry. If you ever met Jay, you would definitely remember him. Jay struggled most of his life to find his place in this world. The last two years of his life, Jay finally found something to call his own. Jay discovered a passion for computers and he ran with it, much like he ran with anything he did. His intensity in his brief life is well known. It is important to note that Jay seemed at the end to have indulged in a path of self discovery. He was trying to better himself and was doing better then he ever had. Jay had a special place in his soul for family and friends. He would have laid down his life for them if he needed to. Jay was always a loyal friend. He will be sorely missed. Jay is survived by his mother, Leola Rowe and step-father, John Norstadt; father, Gary Harris; brothers, Gary Lynn Harris, II; Patrick Warren Harris; niece, Samantha Leanne Harris; aunt, Barbara; aunt, Shirley; aunt, Ruby; numerous cousins; friend, Josh Jones; and numerous other friends. Memorial services for Jay will be held at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 1 p.m. Please bring your pictures, memories, and wear your favorite heavy metal shirt, and be prepared to share these things with the rest of us. Jay, "we miss you already man". Wilson's Chapel of the Roses is in charge of arrangements.
Bierman, Phyllis D.
BIERMAN, Phyllis D. — Age 85, of Umpqua, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at home. Phyllis was born to Clinton and Jessie (Long) Warwick on June 18, 1919, in Westbrook, Minnesota. Phyllis was known to all as "GRANNY", and was a long-time resident of Umpqua, Oregon. Phyllis married Mark N. Bierman on December 21, 1941, in Wadena, Minnesota. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Diane (Bierman) and her husband, Butch Aschnewitz of Minnesota; sons, Jim Bierman; Rick Bierman; Greg and his wife, Ann Bierman, all of Roseburg; nine grandchildren, Deb (Aschnewitz) and her husband, Greg Fischer; Nancy Nelson; Patty (Aschnewitz) and her husband, Scott Lindbom, all of Minnesota; Tim and Lisa Aschnewitz of Missouri; Deeanna Bierman of California; Jamie Bierman of Roseburg; Tim and Jennifer (Bierman) Holmes of Forest Grove, Oregon; Mark Bierman and Greg Bierman, both of Umpqua; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. A celebration of life will be held at the home of Greg and Ann Bierman, 291 Long Meadows Lane, Roseburg, on Monday, December 13, 2004, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. For those that would like to honor Phyllis, donations may be given, in lieu of flowers, to Douglas Home Care and Hospice Services, 500 SE Cass St., Suite 260, Roseburg, Oregon, or a charity of your choice. No services will be held. Private interment. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL assisted the family.
RUSSELL, MaryAnn — Age 53, of Riddle, Oregon, passed away on December 10, 2004. Private family services will be held. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL assisted the family.
BEECROFT, Patricia — Age 65, of Oakland, Oregon, passed away on December 12, 2004. Arrangements pending. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES (541)673-4455.
WILEY, Timothy L. — Age 45, of Riddle, Oregon, passed away on December 13, 2004. Arrangements pending. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL (541)679-6983.
Lynn Seldomridge
SELDOMRIDGE, Lynn — Passed away on December 4, 2004, at the age of 76. He will be missed by his wife, daughter, grandson, sister, nephew, nieces, cousins, and friends. He had been an active baptized member of Jehovah’s Witnesses for the past 48 years. A memorial will be held on December 18, 2004, at 2 p.m., in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 820 Bond Street.
