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Edward Noack
Edward William Noack, 78, of Newport died June 19, 2001.
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on May 27, 1923.
He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1951 as a technician fifth grade in World War II and the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal.
He married Betty Bush in England in 1946.
After his military service, he returned to college to become a machinist. He worked at Rosan's as a foreman for 21 years. He later went to work for Coopervision, which manufactured surgical equipment for cataract surgery. He retired in 1987 and moved to Newport.
He was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed sports, especially golf.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Noack of Newport; a son, Michael Noack of Seal Rock; a daughter, Monique Noack of Newport; and grandchildren Brittni Noack, Zachary Cromwell and Zoe See, all of Newport.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.
Harry Woody
Harry P. Woody, 86, of Lebanon died May 26, 2002 at the Villa Cascade Care Center.
He was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Nashville, Tenn., to James and Dora (Gardner) Woody.
He moved to Rose Lodge at age 16, where he lived for much of his life.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked in the Woolen Mills in Portland for a short time following the war, then returned to Rose Lodge. He worked for most of his career with the U.S. Forest Service until he retired.
He enjoyed deer and elk hunting and fishing.
His wife, Ann, preceded him in death in 1988.
Survivors include a brother, Donald Woody of Lebanon; two sisters, Dorothy Martin of Hillsboro and Barbara Werstlein of Gresham; and several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned. Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon is handling the arrangements.
Clifford Wirfs
Clifford Wesley Wirfs, 82, of Corvallis, died Feb. 13, 2001 in Corvallis.
He was born Aug. 18, 1918 in Dayton to Peter and Mary Oliphant Wirfs.
He graduated from Dayton High School in 1936 and as a journeyman mechanic in diesel engineering from Adcox Trade School in Portland in 1939.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a CPO in World War II.
He married Mary Louise Boesel on Aug. 23, 1947 in Albany. Following his discharge from military service in 1945, he attended Oregon State University, Corvallis, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture in 1953 and a master of arts in education in 1966.
From 1953 to 1966, he taught at Yamhill High School in the agriculture department. While at Yamhill High School, he was involved with the Future Farmers of America.
From 1960 to 1963, he taught shop at Parrish Junior High School in Salem, and from 1963 to 1980, he taught at Corvallis High School. While at Corvallis, he taught as the special education teacher, then later taught in the English department. He retired from teaching in 1980.
He built family homes in Salem and Corvallis. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, performing in musical productions with the Albany and Newport community theaters, vegetable gardening, fishing, and managing rental property in Agate Beach, where he owned property since 1975. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Corvallis.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Wirfs of Corvallis; a daughter, Ellen Hensley of Portland; sons Mark Wirfs of Portland, Paul Wirfs of Beaverton, and Peter Wirfs of Salem; a sister, Alice Blanchard of McMinnville; a brother, Walt Wirfs of Salem; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A visitation is set for 7 p.m. today (Friday) at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Macy and Son in McMinnville. Pastor John Evans of the First Christian Church of Corvallis will officiate. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum on McMinnville. Memorial contributions may be made to Benton County hospice or to the Shriner's Hospital, in care of Macy and Son.
Wilma McAllister
Wilma Alice McAllister, 92, of Eugene and formerly of Toledo, died May 11, 2001 at the Riverpark Nursing Home in Eugene.
She was born April 19, 1909 in Lebo, Kansas.
For most of her life, she was a homemaker. She was a resident of Toledo from 1935 to 1966, when she moved to Florence.
She married Burton McAllister on April 14, 1980. He died in 1994. That year, she moved from Florence to Eugene.
She enjoyed camping, fishing, and crocheting.
She is survived by daughters Dolores Olive of Salem, JoAnn Lyons of Eugene, and Janet Damiler of Grants Pass; a son, Dan Morgan of Springfield; three brothers and sisters; 16 grandchildren,; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Internment is at Toledo Cemetery.
Richard Miller
Richard Ray Miller, 77, of Waldport died of natural causes on June 20, 2001.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Nov. 11, 1923.
He served in the Navy and Merchant Marines during World War II.
He graduated from the Minneapolis School of Arts in Minneapolis, Minn., and was a promotion artist and illustrator in Fort Wayne, and later a cartoonist, illustrator and graphic artist for the Salt Lake City Tribune and the Seattle Times. He retired in 1981 after 16 years of employment.
After retirement, he did freelance artwork, and showed his work at gallery exhibits. He moved to the Bayshore area of Waldport 12 years ago. He was a member of the USS LWM-LSMR Veterans. He was a plank owner of an LSM 47, which he served on from the time it was commissioned, until its decommission three years later.
He married Virginia Erne in Fort Wayne, Ind., on March 3, 1956.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Miller of Waldport; a son, Dennis Miller of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Kayla Miller of Fort Wayne.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pacific Communities Hospital Hospice. Bateman Funeral Home of Newport handled the arrangements.
Angela Kroto
Angela Rose Kroto, 89, of Waldport died Feb. 7, 2003.
She was born July 17, 1913 in Alatri, Italy to Maria and Biagio Bragalone.
She was raised in Williamsport, Penn.
She married John Girouard in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1966.
She married John Kroto in 1977 in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death in 1992.
She was a seamstress and home health care provider for many years.
She lived in California for a time, then moved to Tucson, Ariz. She settled in Waldport in 2000.
She was a past secretary and member of the Tucson Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include a son, Richard Girouard of Waldport; a brother, Florie Bragalone of Williamsport, Penn.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bateman Funeral Home in Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Disposition is by cremation.
