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Norman Gene McNair
Norman Gene McNair, 68, passed away
peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.
Norman was born Sept. 5, 1940 at the Klamath Indian Agency at Fort Klamath to Alfred and Elsie (Watson) McNair. He spent his youth in Sprague River on the Klamath Indian Reservation and went to school in Bonanza, before moving to Lakeview in 1951.
Norman married Virginia Martin on July 21, 1962 in Reno, Nev.
He was an avid hunter and outdoors man. His passion was working in the woods operating heavy equipment. He spent his leisure time with his wife and four boys, enjoying the outdoors.
Norman was a good father, family man and friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a fighter who never let his physical limitations hold him back. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, four sisters and two brothers-in-law.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years; sons and daughters-in-law Steve and Sandi Johnson, Terry and Billie Johnson and Tony and Lisa McNair all of Lakeview; son Richard Johnson of Lakeview; brothers and sisters-in-law Calvin and Becky McNair of Klamath Falls and Jim and Linda McNair of Lakeview; sister Sadie Fisher of Lakeview; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with one on the way and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at the Church of the Open Bible on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.. A committal service to follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, followed by a potluck dinner at the church.
Contributions in Norman's memory may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation, 4445 SW Barbour Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97201 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Daniel Paul Verges
Daniel Paul Verges, 72, a successful restaurateur in Portland died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in Centennial, Colo.
He was born Jan. 25, 1936 in Minitaire, Neb. to Paul and Lucille Verges.
Verges owned 19 establishments throughout Oregon. He recently moved to Colorado to be with his family. An elegant, soft-spoken gentleman, Verges will be remembered by his friends and family for his kindness and generosity.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean; his parents Paul and Lucille Verges; brothers Cris and George; sisters Elsie Leie and Ann Rosa.
Verges is survived by his sisters Mary Myrmirides of Colorado Springs, Colo., Evangeline Vavrichek, Denver, Colo. and Fran (Nick) Katsimitas, Centennial, Colo.; step-daughters Debbie Relling and Kathy Butler of Portland; several nieces and nephews.
A trisaigon service was held on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, Neb. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 18.
Memorial may be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard.
Brandon James Allard
Brandon James Allard, 29, died at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 from natural causes.
Brandon was born to Harrison Sandidge and Michelle Allard in Portland on Jan. 15, 1979. The family relocated to Massachusetts when he was a 4 years old. Shortly after moving, he received severe head injuries when he was hit by a car. After a couple years of intense rehabilitation the family moved back to Oregon. He lived in Lakeview until he was 19 and then moved to Portland. He came back to Lakeview in 2005.
He received his elementary and high school education in Lakeview.
He loved football, writing, drawing, fishing, cooking, his cats and spending time with his family.
Brandon is survived by his mother, Michelle Hanson of Lakeview; sister, Krysten Vermilyer of Lakeview; brother, Dylan Hanson of Lakeview; grandmother, LaDona Coffey of Lakeview and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Sandidge.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1- 5 p.m. at the Funeral Chapel.
Contributions in the memory of Brandon may be made to the Oregon Outback Humane Society, P.O. Box 206, Lakeview OR 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Dan Collins
Dan Collins, 83, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at the Hospice Home in Bend.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 at St. Patrick CatholicChurch at 7:30 p.m.
The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Sunset Park Cemetery.
Edwin 'Ed' Wayne Tatro
Edwin 'Ed' Wayne Tatro, 55, died in Springfield, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2008 from cancer.
Ed was born to Lloyd and Margaret (Walis) Tatro in Lakeview on Jan. 13, 1953. He grew up in Lakeview and was a member of the Lakeview High School class of 1971. During his senior year he served as the Student Body President.
After graduating from high school, he attended college in Eugene and majored in computer programming. Since sitting behind a computer was not what suited him, he worked for a surveying company in the Willamette Valley for a few years before working in home construction as a framer until he returned to Lakeview in the early 1980's and followed the construction trade working with his father and brother. He was an excellent finish carpenter and cabinet maker. He then worked for the Coast to Coast store in Lakeview until he was forced to retire due to health problems.
As a member of the Lakeview Elk's Lodge 1536, Ed advanced through the chairs to finally serve as the Exalted Ruler.
Ed was a very talented man and produced some beautiful wood carvings. He was an excellent amateur photographer and was very interested in photographing and studying birds. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent as a DJ for KQIK radio and announcing the local drag races.
He was a true outdoorsman and was very involved in the Black Powder Club, golfing and fishing.
He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Margaret Tatro of Lakeview; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Alex Singh of Killeen, Texas and Hillary and Byron Farris of Vancouver, Wash.; son, Ebon Tatro of Vancouver, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Tanis and Dale Archer of Governor, NY; brother, Doug Tatro of Lakeview; grandchildren, Kira and Orion Farris and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lakeview. Private committal will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions in Ed's memory may be made to Hugh Currin House, 2601 Daggett Ave., Klamath Falls, OR 97601; Lakeview Elk's Lodge 1536, 323 North F St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Robert W. 'Bob' Brown
Robert W. 'Bob' Brown, 78, passed away in Arizona from a heart attack on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.
Bob was born on Dec. 2, 1930 in Bend to Ken and Warrena Brown.
He grew up in Bend and graduated from Bend High School in 1949. He enlisted into the Navy and served during the Korean War as a Seabee.
He married Betty Crane in Eugene on Aug. 3, 1952. After the death of his loving wife, Betty in June 2001, he married Oma Howland on May 20, 2003.
After moving to Lakeview in 1958, Bob worked as a plumber. He also owned and operated a shower catering business, providing services to the Forest Service and BLM firefighters.
Bob enjoyed skiing and was on the National Ski Patrol and was a former president of the Fremont Highlander Ski Club. He also enjoyed golfing, but his greatest love was for his family.
He is survived by wife Oma Brown of Florence; son Patrick W. Brown of Lakeview; son and daughter-in-law Michael J. and Lisha Brown of Bend; daughters and sons-in-law Bobbi E. and Craig Schultz of Eagle Point, Linda L. and Terry Butler of Lakeview and Cindy A. and Mike Stover of Lakeview; grandchildren Jessie Newcombe, Johnny and Bob Brown, Jamie and Casey Schultz, Heather and Jeremy Butler; great- grandchildren Isaiah and Haley Newcombe, Isaac and Austin Brown, Jordon, Joshua and Julianne Schultz and Emmie Butler.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Eileen Mary (Murphy) Malone
Eileen Mary (Murphy) Malone, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 in Portland.
Eileen was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Bend.
She married George M. Malone in 1945.
She was raised in Paisley returning to Lakeview after nurses training working at Lake District Hospital before entering military service. She was a graduate of St. Anthony' s Hospital School of Nursing and a veteran of WWII, US Army Nursing Corps. As a registered nurse she was employed at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital and Shriners Children Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1958.
She is survived by sons George M. Malone Jr. of Clinton, Md., Jim Malone of Portland and Kevin Malone of Portland; daughter Eileen Malone-Juan of Fremont, Calif.; sister Micalla Wishart of Lakeview; sister-in-law Jacquelyn Murphy of Lakeview; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Rosary services were held on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 and a funeral mass was held on Monday Dec. 15, 2008 at St. Rita Catholic Church.
Clara Grace Mayes
Clara Grace Mayes, 96, passed away peacefully at home on, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in The Dalles.
She was born Dec. 6, 1911 to Martin Gates and Margaret Adams Gates, in Holland, Oregon, the tenth of 11 children.
She married James '˜Spence' Mayes on Jan. 30, 1930. Spence and Clara were married for 76 years. In 1940 they moved to Lakeview and lived there for 64 years.
Clara worked at many different jobs in Lakeview, a lumber mill tallying lumber for many years and another job was working at Lakeview School District in the school cafeteria. She was an active member in the Eastern Star organization. Clara enjoyed camping, fishing and arrowhead hunting with her family. She also made beautiful quilts and many sewing projects for Shriners Hospital. They moved to The Dalles in 2004 to be closer to family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Spence in 2006; son James '˜Jim' in 1978; and great-great-granddaughter Devalyn Radford in 2005.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elise Mayes of Baker City; grandchildren Joy and Delbert Nicholson of The Dalles, Spencer and Jeanine Mayes of Camas, Wash. and Judy and Dennis Radford of Baker City; great-grandchildren, Seth Caleb, Spencer, Jenny, Sean and Nicholas; great-great-grandchildren Brock and Reese.
Clara was a very giving, kind and warm grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.
There will be a private memorial service held at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens in Klamath Falls at future date.
Hazel Marie Thrash
Hazel Marie Thrash, 89, went to meet the Lord in the presence of her family and friends on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008.
Hazel was born July 19, 1919 in Mountain Pine, Ark. to Thomas and Naoma Jones.
Hazel married Robert Thrash on July 18, 1945 in Garland County, Ark. Hazel worked at both a sawmill and a candy kitchen during WW II and the years that followed. Hazel had one daughter, Wilma Juanita Williams.
Hazel and her family came to Lakeview in 1948 where she worked first at Lakeview Lockers and then at both the old and new Lake District Hospitals until retiring in the 1970's.
Hazels hobbies included gardening, singing, quilting, crocheting, fishing and visiting with her many friends. Hazel was a member of Lakeview Assembly of God for over 50 years and was the oldest living member of the church.
Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her daughter Juanita, her brother Buster and her sister Alsie.
Hazel is survived by brothers, Charles Jones of Arkansas, Henry Jones of Texas and Raymond Jones of Arkansas; son-in-law Gene Williams of Lakeview; grandchildren, Gary Williams of Lakeview, Katherine Thomas Williams of Central Point and Becky Williams of Portland; great-grandchildren Michael Williams of Klamath Falls, Greg Williams of Brownsville, Steven Williams and his wife Amy of Albany and Kristin Havel and her husband Jon of Lakeview; great-great-granddaughter Haley Havel; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service was held at the Lakeview Assembly of God on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. The interment followed at the family plot at the Sunset Cemetery.
Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Thrash may be made to the Lakeview Assembly of God, 1014 Center St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.
Dan Collins
Dan Collins, 83, passed peacefully away in Bend on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Hospice House of Bend.
Dan was born June 26,1925, to Nora and Daniel Collins of Knockbrack,
Banteer, Co. Cork, Ireland,
Dan emigrated to America at the age of 24, having served his apprenticeship at Coleman's Garage in Millstreet, Co. Cork. Upon arrival in the States, he worked as a mechanic at Orange Ford in Albany, New York. A former Lakeview car dealer recruited him to come west and practice his trade. During these years, he also worked at various logging camps as their mechanic. In the early 50's he entered into a partnership with his brother, John. This enterprise was first a repair shop, then went on to become the Dodge-Plymouth agency. In 1958, the brothers acquired the Chevrolet agency. The premise of this agency was destroyed by fire on New Year's Eve 1960. A new building was erected the following year and the General Motors franchise still remains at this same location. Other GM franchises were acquired through the years and additional parcels of adjoining land were purchased to better accommodate the needs of the community. He loved the challenge of a sale and wanted to always provide the best possible service to his loyal customers. In 1986, the GM franchise was sold. In his semi-retirement, Dan got very interested in the construction and 'destruction' business. He built a new home, a new 'storage building' which in 1991, became Dan Collins Ford. Dan operated the Ford store for three years before selling to his daughter, Patsy and her husband Jeff Hall. At the age of 70, Dan developed a new subdivision in Lakeview called Celtic Park. A few years later, he and a contractor built the D.M.V Building. Several other homes were extensively remodeled, also by Dan. He always derived a great sense of satisfaction and enjoyment out of the finished product... a remodeled building or a new, tidy bare lot, ready for whatever business opportunity could be successfully accomplished there. His involvement in service to his community was extensive. It included serving on Lakeview School Budget Committee for many years and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Dan was an active member of Lakeview Rotary for more than 40 years, being named Rotarian of the Year and receiving Rotary's Paul Harris Fellow Award. He was also honored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce by being the recipient of the First Citizen Award.Dan always enjoyed the Lake County Round-Up and Fair and served on the Round-Up Board of Directors for many years, and then as President in 1984. It was then that he learned to ride a horse. He was chosen to be Grand Marshall in 2007. A loyal member of the Elks Lodge, Dan assisted in the renovation of their building in 1984.
The game of golf was a passion of Dan's, as was gathering with his friends and family. He would often 'light up the room' with his version of the song, 'Danny Boy.' He loved Irish music and dancing the jigs and reels. He and his wife Kit enjoyed traveling to many places. They visited Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, Hawaii, New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, cruised to Australia and the Caribbean Islands, but his favorite trip was always to his beloved, Ireland.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Tim Collins of Banteer,
Ireland and Mike Collins of Lakeview.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kit O'Leary Collins, his daughters and sons-in-laws Patsy and Jeff Hall of Lakeview and children, Daniel, Keli, Kati and Delaney; Maureen and Dave Richardson of Redmond and children, Kaitlyn and Ben; Julia Foley of Vancouver,
Wash. and children Meagan, Ryan and Jack; brother John Collins of Shady Cove; sister Kitty Hamedy of Kanturk, Co. Cork numerous nieces and nephews in both the United States and Ireland.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 and a Mass of Christian Resurrection on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment was at the family plot at Sunset Cemetery
Bearing the casket was Daniel Hall, Ben Richardson, Jim Flynn, Ted Collins, John Flynn and
Tim Tucker.
Honorary casket bearers were Tom Stewart, Jack Flynn, Joe Flynn, Don Hotchkiss, John F. O'Leary, Dan O'Leary, Jeremiah O'Leary, Jack O'Connor, Fields Flynn, Neil Taylor, Barry
Taylor, Carl Tracy, Morgan Verling, Dr. Robert Bomengen, and Delbert Caswell.
Contributions in memory of Dan may be made to Lakeview Home Health & Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630; the Lakeview Booster Club, 906 S. 3rd, Lakeview 97630; or to a
charity of the donor's choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
