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Dorothy Louise 'Lou' Woods
July 22, 1929 - Aug. 4, 2004
Dorothy Louise "Lou" Woods, 75, formerly of Lebanon, died Aug. 4.
She was born in Fort Smith, Ark.
On Aug. 11, 1949, she married
Halbert H. Woods in Lebanon.
The family moved in 1974 to Salem, where Louise retired from the Oregon Employment Division.
Louise was active in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
She is survived by children Nancy Kay Foulke, Wilfred "Bill" Allen Woods and Judith Ann Woods; grandson and granddaughters-in-law, Gregory A. and Sandy, Eric G. and Shanan Woods; granddaughter Megan Foulke; four great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and William Lynch, all of Salem; several nieces, nephews and many Livengood, Russell and Woods family relatives.
A celebration of life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the home of Betty and William Lynch, 3043 Hammel St. N.E., Salem.
Memorial contributions can be made to Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, 700 Summer St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301-1285.
Wilbur V. ‘Andy' Anderson
May 22, 1923 — Oct. 5, 2004
Wilbur V. "Andy" Anderson, 81, of Sweet Home died Tuesday at his home.
He was born in Tenino, Wash., to Vern John and Sigrid (Nyhus) Anderson.
Andy served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He later worked in logging as a truck driver.
He married
Marian Eads. She died May 22, 2004.
Andy is survived by his brother, Allan Anderson of Gig Harbor, Wash., and sister Joanne Grauwen of Eddoville, Wash.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Private burial will be at Willamette National cemetery in Portland. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Sheldon D. Thompson
June 15, 1938 — Sept. 30, 2004
Sheldon D. Thompson, 66, of Lebanon died Sept. 30, while playing golf.
He was born in Utica, N.Y., to Alfred and Lillian Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Marty Thompson of Lebanon; daughters Karen Thompson of Sacramento, Calif., and Kelly Thompson of San Francisco; son Steven Thompson of Maple, R.I., and six grandchildren.
Sheldon retired to Lebanon in 1999 with his wife after a career as a senor chief petty office/chief of the boat in the U.S. Navy submarines "Silent Service." He had a second career as a senior design engineer and management in the computer industry. He contributed many designs to this field. He attended Northwestern and MIT universities.
He became an Elk in Santa Clara, Calif., and immediately was involved in the chairs. While Leading Knight in 1996, he was the Lodge's host for the California-Hawaii Elks State Convention. He was very active in the Lebanon Elks Lodge No. 1663 as the Lodge Secretary, South Central District Membership Lapsation Committee Chairman and a Past Exalted Ruler (2001-2002).
Sheldon was a life member of the VFW in Old Forge, N.Y., a life member of La Societe Des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevauk in New York, and a life member of the American Legion Post No. 1376 in New York. Sheldon ran for chief of police in Santa Clara. He served on the International Exchange Commission as Chairman for the City of Santa Clara.
He loved playing golf at Mallard Creek year round. He was involved with the submarine associations and traveled with his wife to the submarine reunions. He loved his shipmates, golf and the Elks.
During his Navy career he served on three submarines: USS Bang (SS-385), USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN/SSN-601) and USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN/SSN-618). His career was faced with some trying times, the Bay of Pigs and when J.F. Kennedy was assassinated he was ready to fire missiles. There were expeditions under the Artic Ice and the Cold War "underwater games" that only he and his shipmates shared. He also served out of the special operations office in Washington, D.C.
Sheldon was an instructor at the Navy submarine schools. He was a mentor to several young men in the Navy. His guidance influenced them to become lifers in the U.S. Navy. Many of these young men realize that his leadership skills helped them become "chief of the boat" themselves. They implemented his tactics during their careers. He believed that submarines were a different breed and no matter what country's uniform they wore, they were all of the same breed.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in the ballroom at the Lebanon Elks Lodge No. 1663. Cremation is under the care of Neptune and burial will be at sea in Charleston, S.C. with Navy traditions attended by his shipmates and their spouses of the submarine USS Robert E. Lee.
Wayne Crane
Nov. 6, 1920 — Dec. 11, 2004
Wayne Crane, 84, a resident of Belen, N.M., went to be with the Lord on Saturday.
He was born in Douglas, Kan., and grew up in Albuquerque and attended Albuquerque High.
He served in the Air Force during WWII, stationed in England and France from 1942 to 1945. Wayne retired from the Carpenters Union #1094 in Oregon in 1983. He was a carpenter and a farmer who lived in Oregon and Idaho, before moving back to Belen, N.M.
His hobby was repairing clocks.
He was a Christian who loved the Lord and loved listening to gospel hymns. He was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jane Crane; four daughters, Peggy Vallejos and husband, Gene, Valeria Worden, Jeanie Hart and husband, Gary, and Lela Brooks; son John Crane and wife Cheryl; brother Ben Crane and wife Nita; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Crane; sister Peggy Huckabay; and brother Frank Crane.
A service will be Saturday at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel in Albuquerque, N.M. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
Edwin Lloyd Marshall
Sept. 19, 1928 — Dec. 2, 2004
Edwin Lloyd Marshall, 76, of Albany died Thursday.
He was born in South Gate, Calif., to Gertrude (Kaler) and Orrin Augustus Marshall.
Edwin moved to Oregon in 1945 and graduated from Stayton High School in 1947.
He began working for the "Ma Bell" phone company in December 1947 and married
Elaine Maiser in December 1948.
Edwin worked as a lineman and cable splicer, and retired as a maintenance supervisor after 34 years.
After retirement, Edwin built two houses for relatives and assisted in building his church.
He was a member of the Albany Seventh-day Adventist Church, Linn Christmas Greeters and Fish of Albany.
He enjoyed woodworking; gardening, especially blueberries; outdoor activities such as hiking and camping; his grandkids, and helping others.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Maiser) Marshall; children Bob of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Jim of Lebanon, Bill of Roseburg and Susan Marshall of Bend; four grandchildren, and many "adopted" grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Orrin Arthur Marshall.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Albany Seventh-day Adventist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ed Marshall Memorial Scholarship in care of Albany Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3085 Grand Prairie Road, S.E., Albany, OR 97322.
Harvey A. ‘Grampa Fish' Larsen
Oct. 21, 1916 — Nov. 21, 2004
On Sunday evening, Harvey A. Larsen peacefully joined his beloved wife Virginia, who preceded him in death in 1987.
Harvey began his life adventure in Alexander, N.D., and moved to Alpine in 1921, then to Salem in 1925. He attended schools in Salem and graduated from Salem Senior High School in 1933.
Harvey and Virginia Toler first met while working at a Salem cannery and were married
in Ashland in 1938 where Harvey ran the projector for a theater. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Lebanon where they worked and played hard with many lifelong friends. Harvey and Virginia then built a log home near Lacomb where Harvey worked for Snow Peak Logging Company.
From a young age Harvey had an inventive mind and was a mastermind in mechanics, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, farming and numerous other areas. His talents were widely known, and he was frequently called upon by neighbors and friends to solve and repair problems of all varieties. He and Virginia instilled a strong work ethic not only in their children, but became willing mentors to anyone who needed assistance.
Harvey and Virginia began their family with baby Karen, followed by Barbara and Mary Beth. Harvey joined the Navy in 1944 and was stationed in Okinawa during World War II. He was honorably discharged in February 1946 as a machinist's mate, second class.
Harvey and Virginia purchased their home on Fish Hatchery Drive in 1947 where they added to their family with the births of Nancy, Harvey Jr. and Gary. With six little mouths to feed, Harvey and Virginia used their resources and intelligence to create a multitude of businesses, including logging, moss and cascara bark collection, a Christmas greenery trade, and finally, in the 1960s, a trout farm known as Larsen's U Catch ‘Em.
The trout farm began as a hobby, but soon turned into a full-time occupation and Harvey continued to build ponds and raise fish until his passing. Over the years, hundreds of children caught their first fish at Larsen's and as the years went by those children began to bring their children until eventually there were some families who had been catching fish for three generations. The fishing customers were of all ages and from all walks of life, and enjoyed the natural beauty and serenity of the surroundings that Harvey had created.
We will dearly miss this lovable man, but know that he is at peace, that he has touched hundreds of souls with his quick wit and endearing charm, and that he has left us with a legacy of strength and compassion.
Harvey is survived by his six children, Karen Dieckman of Salem, Barbara Bradley and Harvey Larsen Jr., both of Gates, Mary Beth Reed of Scio, Gary Larsen of Bend, Nancy Krewina of Newport; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Harold Jensen of Salem, and sister Leila Belle Butler of Salem.
A public graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lacomb cemetery followed by a celebration of memories at the Larsen Family home on Fish Hatchery Drive.
Donations would be appreciated to the Lacomb cemetery Association or Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.
Violet Simmons
April 18, 1921 Dec. 30, 2004
Violet Simmons, 83, of Lebanon died Thursday at her home.
Violet was born in Halsham, England and moved to Australia when she was 5 years old. She married
Joseph Simmons on Dec. 18, 1943 in Brisbane, Australia.
The couple resided in California and Oregon, settling in Lebanon in 1990. Mr. Simmons preceded her in death on May 22, 1998.
Violet attended Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and enjoyed working with the quilting group there. She belong to the Lebanon Hospital Auxiliary and also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, playing tri-ominos, making bead ornaments and going on outings with friends from church.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis Simmons of Lebanon and Kevin Brooks of San Rafael, Calif.; sister Phyllis Heath of Australia; four grandchildren, Allie and Katie Simmons and Colin and Damon Brooks.
Viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Oaks Memorial Park in Albany. Memorial services will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Pastor Mitch Watney officiating.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.
Tucker Eric Leeson
July 10, 2004 - July 10, 2004
Tucker Eric Leeson died Saturday at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene after a premature birth.
He is survived by parents Ryan Eric Leeson and Sandra Kay Schaeffer; brothers Gary Forrest and Cassius Messiah; sisters Angeleen Marie, Amber Joeretta, Heaven Aleigha and Destinee Ileen; grandparents Ralph and Jennifer Leeson and Gary and Peggy Schaeffer; great-grandparents Franceline Cooksey, Marshall and Eva Leeson, and Dale Southerland; and aunts and uncles, Scott and Angi Gould and Ryan and Megan Lentz.
Services were held today at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Contributions can be made to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in care of Twin Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 875, Corvallis, OR 97339.
Ronald Neal Sylvester
Feb. 15, 1945 - July 13, 2004
Ronald Sylvester, 59, of Sweet Home died Tuesday at his home.
He was born in Sweet Home, to Wilma Jacobson and Neal Sylvester.
Ronald worked for Willamette Industries/Weyerhaeuser for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; brother Leroy; children Terri, Jean, Willie and Kenny; stepchildren Shari, Christine, Gary and James Jr.; and 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother Vernon and sister Ilene.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Crawfordsville Union cemetery in Sweet Home. Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frances Margaret Younger
Oct. 22, 1910 - July 18, 2004
Frances Margaret Younger of Corvallis died Sunday at Corvallis Manor. She was 93.
She was born in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada to Wilfird and Frances (Tooley) Hopkins. She grew up in Battleford, Saskatchewan. After attending normal school in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan she worked as a teacher. While at college, she played for the school's ice hockey team.
She married
Lyle F. Younger April 4, 1930, in Lloydminster. They moved to Neilburg shortly thereafter where their first son, Eldred, was born in 1931, and second son, Eldon, was born in 1937.
The family moved to Long Beach, Calif., in 1938 where Lyle entered the men's clothing business. Their third son, Larry, was born there in 1939.
In 1952 they moved to Corvallis and bought the Man's Shop, a popular men's clothing store in downtown, which they owned and operated until they retired in 1975. Afterwards, they enjoyed spending winters in Palm Springs, Calif. Mr. Younger passed away March 31, 2001.
Mrs. Younger was active in the community, as evidenced by her memberships in the Soroptimists, Gideons Auxiliary, First Baptist Church, Church of the Nazarene, and the Corvallis and Springhill Country Clubs. She also volunteered with her husband at Samaritan Heart of the Valley Care Center where they served meals.
She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first.
Survivors include her sons, Eldred, Eldon and Larry, all of Corvallis; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 23, in the McHenry Funeral Home chapel. Private entombment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Her grandson, Robert Younger, will officiate at the services.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis, OR 97330.
