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Paul D. Christerson
Paul David Christerson, 85, of Lincoln City died January 26, 2004, of natural causes.
A memorial service was held January 31 at Congregational Church in Lincoln City. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland.
Mr. Christerson was born on December 6, 1918, in Killdeer, North Dakota, to Clarence and Edna (Smith) Christerson. He lived in several towns on the North Dakota prairie, graduating from high school in Minot. Following high school, he moved to Eugene with his family. He attended University of Oregon, University of California at Berkeley and graduated in 1942 from Oregon State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. During college, he joined the Theta Chi fraternity and was selected for Pi Tau Sigma, the national mechanical engineering honor society.
Mr. Christerson married
Katherine Emily Cannon on December 27, 1941, in Seaside.
He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander. He was the aviation ordinance officer on the USS Princeton and survived the sinking of his ship during the second battle of the Philippine Sea.
Following the war, Mr. Christerson worked as an engineer for several Portland companies including Willamette Iron and Steel Company, the Industries Department of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, Pope and Talbot, Inc., Western Structures, Inc., and American Wood Preservers Institute. In 1965, he moved to Washington, DC, to serve as manager of the pole division for American Wood Preservers Institute. He returned to Oregon in 1969 to work as an engineer for L.D. McFarland, Co. in Eugene.
In 1973, he moved to Salem to work for the State Board of Engineering Examiners, serving as Secretary of the Board for 10 years. He was named the Oregon Professional Engineer of the Year in 1979 and was a member and officer of several professional organizations and technical societies.
Mr. Christerson moved to Lincoln City after retiring in 1984 and became active in the Congregational Church and the Lincoln City Kiwanis Club. He and his wife traveled around the world and took many road trips with their motor home. He enjoyed winters basking in the sun in Arizona. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Katherine of Lincoln City; son David of Richmond, Va.; daughter Gail Merritt of Prineville; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Tom Lindsay of Brier, Wash.; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Julie Christerson of Forest Grove; brother Dr. John Christerson of Aptos, Calif.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Congregational Church of Lincoln City, P.O. Box 945, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Lincoln City is in charge of arrangements.
Maxine Evelyn Allen
Maxine Evelyn Allen, 75, passed away June 18, 2003 in Lincoln City.
She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Richardson on Dec. 18, 1927, in Portland, Ore.
Maxine was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2576 for 20 years, and she was also a 16-year member of the Union 50 Club in Lincoln City.
She loved her yard and her flowers, and she loved to travel. Maxine especially enjoyed Canada, the Cascades and her Redwoods.
Maxine is survived by her brother, Bob Richardson of Pennsylvania; daughter, Debby Early of Portland; son, Buddy Allen of Wilsonville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her husband of 13 years, Vern Erkenbeck. They were married
on June 17, 1991 in Bandon, Ore.
Maxines ashes will be laid to rest next to her father at Rose City cemetery in Portland.
NORMA LEE WOLF
SEPTEMBER 4, 1938 – MAY 11, 2016
Norma Lee Wolf was born September 4, 1938, in Manistee, Mich. to Marvin James Sheldon (who passed away during Pearl Harbor) and Gladys Marie German. She graduated from Vicksburg High School in Mich. in 1956. Norma lost her battle to cancer on May 11, 2016, with her daughter by her side.
She had a colorful life. Norma made friends practically everywhere she went. She loved her Seahawks, Oregon Ducks, and Beavers. Norma adored her Chihuahua’s, sweet pea and amigo. She was a food service supervisor for nursing homes, chef cook on a processing ship and tenders in Alaska. Also, Norma cooked for the Newport High School, worked at Chinook Winds about 9 years and received the superstar in 2000. She was a caregiver for 11 years. She liked to make holiday trinkets, play bingo and canning.
Norma is survived by a daughter, Dawn Marie De Haan, and sons, Paul William De Haan, and Bradley Alexander De Haan. Also siblings; Edmund Guzikowski and family (Mich.), Allen Guzikowski and family (Calif.), Alice Johnson and family (Mich.), David Marrison (aboard), Carmen Dixon and family (Calif.). Also, sister-in-law, Chris Marrison (Michigan) and many nieces and nephews. And her dearest friend, Dolores Johnson.
Norma is preceded in death by brothers, Frank Marrison (Michigan) and Albert Guzikowski.
A memorial will be held at the Church of Christ across from the community center. A gathering with refreshments will follow at Seahaven Apts, 1550 SE 14th, Lincoln City across from the Lincoln City Outlet Mall. Carpool if you can.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to her daughter to help with Norma’s final expenses.
Joseph A. Haase
Joseph A. Haase, of Lincoln City, died Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the age of 90.
He was born May 16, 1913 in Chicago, Ill. to Joseph and Ellen (Murphy) Haase. He graduated from St. Mels High School in Oak Park, Ill., and was employed for more than 25 years as a salesman and eventually president of South Bend Electric Co. in South Bend, Ind.
On June 20, 1935, Joe married
Janis E. Adams, who preceded him in death in 1989, as well as a son, Charles J. Haase, in March 2002.
Joe was a member of St. Augustines in Lincoln City. He was an excellent card player and enjoyed and excelled at bridge.
Surviving are a daughter, Marilee Haase of Lincoln City; daughter-in-law Sandy Pfaff of Lincoln City; a sister, Jane Bacheler of Seminole, Fla.; four grandchildren, Patrick Haase of Mishawakia, Ind., Kathleen Haase of Santa Monica, Calif., Joseph C. Haase of South Bend, Ind. and Gregory Haase of Mesa, Ariz. He also has three great-grandchildren and is mourned as well by his best friend Sam, the Corgi. He was a good, kind, honest man, and we miss him.
At his request, no services will be held.
Jim Russell
Jim Russell, 85, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003.
He was born on Nov. 6, 1917 to Henry and Nellie Russell in Otis.
Jim lived in Otis until 1969, at which time he was injured by a hit-and-run driver. He was hospitalized in Portland for a year, unable to walk.
Jim lived many years at the Colton Lutheran Care Center in Colton, Ore. He regained the ability to walk due to the excellent care and persistence of Coltons staff. He will be remembered as the red and black Mackinaw, long walking stick, walking the Colton area making use of the ability to walk again.
After Colton Care closed, he spent some time in Sandy, Ore., and the last years at Mollala Manor with what he called his friends and family.
Jim enjoyed cats, John Wayne, western music, fishing and clamming.
He was preceded in death by nine siblings and his parents. He leaves nieces and nephews.
Private internment will be in the Taft Pioneer cemetery.
John Thomas Imel
John Imel, known to locals as Big John, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2015 with his wife Terri and beloved friend Nancy Jumper by his side. John was born March 15, 1954 and spent his life in Otis. John worked in the woods for many years. He knew how to do almost everything and do it well. In his latter years he was a maker of some fine jewelry. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Terri, daughter Shannon Dzbanko, sisters Rosalie and Corrine, brother Vernon, son Jason, nieces Stephanie and Stacy, granddaughters Rachel and Sarah and of course his dogs Ray, Max, Lacy and Fred. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4117 Salmon River Highway, Otis from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Daniel Lee DeMartino of Depoe Bay
Daniel Lee DeMartino of Depoe Bay died May 12, 2011, at his home with his family by his side. He was 61.
Daniel was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa., to William and Katherine DeMartino. He attended school in Vineland, N.J., where he was an accomplished gymnast. He started a gymnastics clinic at the YMCA in Vineland with five students. His talent and enthusiasm for the sport was contagious and soon his clinics were filled to capacity.
In 1976 Dan served in the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge.
Dan met the love of his life, Shirley Sue Payne, in the early 1980s when they were both in New Jersey. In 1984 Dan brought Sue out west and in 1986 they married
and started their family.
They settled in Depoe Bay in 1990. Dan was a contractor and builder. He built several homes in Lincoln County and was always available when friends needed some work done. His sons Joe and David followed in their father's footsteps and also build homes.
Those who spent time with Dan knew they were in for fun times. He was a talented singer and loved to have parties where people could and sing, dance, and enjoy time with friends. Dan's ability to tell stories and jokes will be remembered by everyone who met him. Once you met Dan, you were truly his friend.
He was a devoted father, husband, and all around family man.
Dan is survived by his wonderful wife of 25 years, Shirley; his children, Joseph (Shawna) Werkheiser of Newberg, Ore., David Werkheiser of Golden, Colo., Matthew DeMartino of Vineland, N.J., Jacob (Shannon) DeMartino of Depoe Bay, Ore., and Travis Fowler of Eugene, Ore.; his siblings, Pete (Kathy) Jenkins of Prineville, Ore., Sonny (Barbara) Williams of Evergreen, Colo., Mary Jane Turner of Oxford, Miss., and Timmy Wheeler of Delaware; and six grandchildren.
Services have been held.
Bateman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
William S. Lovell
William S. Lovell died Aug. 03, 2011. He was 78.
Born in Oak Park, Ill., William graduated from Colton High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy Reserve, honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander. He married
Margaret Ramaley Lovell in 1967. He earned B.S. and B.A. degrees from Portland State College, a Ph.D. from Princeton University, and a J.D. from Willamette University. He worked as a scientist, attorney, and inventor. He lived and worked throughout Oregon, in Colton, Portland, Salem, Independence, Dallas, Monmouth, Corvallis, Beaverton, Aloha, Grants Pass, Rogue River, and finally, Lincoln City.
Survived by his wife, Margaret Lovell; children Theodore (Ted), David, Jennifer, and James; and four grandchildren.
A service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, at Colton Lutheran cemetery, Colton, Ore.
Niilo W. Fastelin
Niilo William Fastelin, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 in Lincoln City.
He was born Dec. 7, 1917 to Frank and Helen Fastelin in Steele, N.D. During World War II, from 1943 to 1945, he was in the service for his country, recipient of the Medal of Honor.
On Dec. 27, 1961, Niilo married
Iva Ventura in Reno, Nev. He owned Fastelin Furniture Repair in Portland till 1979, and then in Kernville. He was a member of the American Legion.
Graveside service was held Monday, Feb. 10 at Taft Pioneer cemetery in Lincoln City.
Surviving are his wife, Iva Fastelin of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Linda Schultz of Vancouver, Wash., Marlene Jensen and Nancy Grecco, both of Portland; a step-daughter, Lynda Cox of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Inez Steve of Waterford, Mich. and Lila Olson of Bessemer, Mich.; a brother, Ike Fastelin of Cloverdale; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Fastelin was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Fastelin and a sister, Betty Steve.
Pacific View Memorial Chapel, Lincoln City, handled the arrangements.
Emma T. Craig
Emma Theolina Craig, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. She was born Feb. 12, 1917 in Duluth, Minn. to Johan and Anna Osvald.
Emma was a life-long member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, performing deaconess and secretarial duties for many years, as well as being active in the church community services programs.
As a practical nurse she worked in a tuberculosis hospital and nursing home. At the development of the home-health care program, Emma became one of the first aides hired by Tacoma-Pierce County. She continued this practice in Wenatchee and Olympia.
After retiring from her nursing career, she devoted her time to homemaking, flower gardening, church work and any opportunity to travel and visit family.
She is survived by her second husband, John Craig of Lincoln City, whom she married
Feb. 11, 1956; and four daughters by her first husband, Clifford Chrestensen: Cloraine Locke of Billings, Mont., Mercele Rambow of Madras, Ore., Annette Vaughn of Coweta, Okla., and Eileen Petz of Ponderosa, N.M.; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Also brothers Lester Osvald of Cloquet, Minn., David Osvald of Glendale, Ariz., Nathan Osvald of Princeton, Minn., Norman Osvald of Eugene, Ore. and Marvin Osvald of Blaine, Minn.; and sisters, Olga Borg of Duluth, Minn., Gladys Grant of Kennewick, Wash., Lillibelle Harm of Grand Rapids, Minn., Rosemarie Ley of Smithville, Tenn. and Mary Steiner of Oakhurst, Calif.
Emma was preceded in death by her son, Donald Chrestensen and a brother, Arthur Osvald.
Disposition was by cremation. A memorial service and urn placement date is being planned for early this summer.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakhurst Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401.
