He always had an inquiring mind, was thirsty to learn new things, and a voracious reader.As Donna Raes health failed, Don would continue to care for the love of his life until her passing in 2013. Woodburn. Sandy. She had her public debut playing piano at age 7 in Port Norris Baptist Church and was still playing piano at First Baptist Church of Salem 50 years later. For two years, she cooked vegetarian meals, juiced pounds of beets and carrots, and kept hope alive in the Hansen home. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Iris H Friesen of Salem, Oregon, who passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Spending time with family was her sweet spot. With Christena and David in tow, she embraced her new community at Riverview Church. She was delighted to welcome son-in-law Josh and daughter-in-law Holly into the family, and she traveled constantly to visit the five grandbabies that came along.As she was becoming a grandmother, Nancy was also saying goodbye to her own mother, who walked through dementia with help from all three daughters. Marlene will truly be . She loved to slip on her robe and relax in the recliner chair, often falling asleep watching TV with a crocheting project in her lap. In earlier years, she crafted with stained glass, and crocheted, among other hobbies. Welcome to our list of Oregon obituaries and death notices. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and . For decades she would walk her dog daily, if not more often, while also feeding the neighborhood birds and squirrels along the way. After graduation she began studies in ballet and Dolores Emmerson, age 81, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Marilyn believed her career choices as a woman in this era came down to these: nurse, secretary, or teacher. He eventually landed a job with the Oregon Department of Transportation as an electrical weather technician where he worked for more than two decades before retiring. After retirement he worked at the Humane Society, as a volunteer. He did whatever he could. Since 1957 she lived in Salem, Oregon. He worked for Sears, Firestone, and spent almost two years as an office manager for a finance company. Years later it was confirmed by the very friend he said it to. Leon moved his family to Salem and taught at Merrit Davis for two years. Bill Marshall peacefully entered his heavenly home on April 12, 2023, three months shy of his 102nd birthday. At age 18 Roy entered the Military Army branch. Shortly after Roy met the love of his life Millie Smith who would become his wife. In the summer of 1957, he met his sweetheart, Penny Ferry. They moved to the San Francisco Bay area when George started flying for Pan Am, and while there welcomed their second daughter, Elizabeth. The following spring, during senior comps, they welcomed their first son, Frederick, on April 23, 1960. Harriet accompanied Chauncy to California and Georgia for his Army basic training but eventually moved back to Salem to reside with her parents while Chauncy served in the Pacific. While Bob was working in a lumber mill, Judy was raising the five children and they all helped run the farm. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister Cathy and a nephew Justin. He asked Mildred Mudgett to marry him the very next month. Judy must have been good at her work, because after each child was born, she resigned, but soon thereafter, went back to work and was promoted! He often drove them to school, taught them how to garden, and explore the world through long walks in the pasture. Interment will follow. Charles Vick and his brothers operated Salems first car dealership in the historic Vick Building at 525 Trade Street. Lynn Barrett Obituary (1960 - 2023) | Salem, Oregon - Echovita Ruth Ann Wechter 01/08/1937 - 04/27/2023 Ruth Ann Wechter, age 86, of Keizer, Oregon passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She kept up her studies of ballet at the Lake Oswego School of Ballet under Marjorie Soriano and became a certified, registered and accredited teacher of ballet for the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England. Doing whatever means necessary to provide for them. He also served as a prison chaplain, dedicating his time and energy to helping those who wanted to change their lives for the better after their incarceration. The following year they married and of that marriage two children were born Lorri and Troy.Roy was a Master Mason for 65 years of lodge 50 in Salem Oregon. His driving skills were challenged as he drove a triple trailer and truck over Donner Pass in the winter delivering dairy products to Lake Tahoe. Now, from her place in heaven where the Bible promises no tears are falling the party goes on.Nancy was preceded in death by her husband. Our Saviors Lutheran Church sponsored Hung and his family and re-settled them to Moorhead, Minnesota. The Dalles. Richard S. Reid In Loving Memory Richard S. Reid April 22, 1940 - Jan. 26, 2015 You would have been 83 this year. And He who sat upon the throne said `behold, I make all things new`. He served 4 years in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam war, spent time in his early career working for his fathers photo development company, and choose a career in carpentry. He later served as a Senior Executive with many different state agencies in Oregon, Minnesota and Louisiana. He is an amazing man who will be greatly missed. Upon retirement, he and Donna Rae would load up their trailer and travel from Alaska to Florida and around Canada and Mexico. Obituaries in Salem, OR | The Statesman Journal A funeral will be held in her honor at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at City View Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society, an organization Shirley felt strongly about. Her daughter, Susan, was born in the Army Hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington. She also traveled to many other places, including Australia, China, New Zealand, Italy, Iceland and Canada. His wife of 55 years, Marilyn, and his daughter, Vicki,were by his side. He was 87 years old. He is predeceased by: his eldest sister LeilaniCollett Nov 19, 2015 and Son Matt Carr 2008. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 20 Year Remembrance In Loving Memory Of Maureen McCormack November 12,1970 - April 25, 2003 Though her smile is gone forever, and her hand we cannot touch, we shall never lose sweet memories, of the one we loved so much. He was also close to Emilys twin sister, Margaret. If she couldnt master the coursework, she found someone who could. Her caregiver, Hannah, brought her many laughs. The loving care of Janet and the care team headed up by Stacia Crawford was such a gift to Mary. She was born December 17, 1929 to Josiah and Iris Miller in St. Louis, MO. Ruth Ann Wechter, age 86, of Keizer, Oregon passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Obituaries in Salem, OR | The Statesman Journal Obituaries Show me: Date posted online Display: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Laura Harvey Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service Virgil T. Golden. Grandchildren, Isacc and fianc Taylor, Makaila, Ruby, Cole, Jos-ngel and his wife Miranda, Francisco Jr., Roberto Jr., Josefina, Samuel, and Enoch.The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to City View Funeral Home & Cemetery 390 Hoyt St. S. Salem, OR. During this time, they also teamed up with Global Volunteers, traveling to various countries teaching English. Over the next 35 years he served in various administrative positions in Lake Oswego, Eugene, Springfield, and Salem school districts. He was born in Olympia, Washington on December 30, 1942 to Raymond James Gillespie SR. and Iris Gillespie. Updated Apr 28, 2023; Denise Ann (Hart) Telkamp . He and Judy created an idyllic childhood for them where they always knew they were loved and supported. John Ramak, 81 passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his family. Donald Dudley Leavitt, 96, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on November 11, 2022 after years of ministry and service. Barbara was predeceased by Lance L Hamberger Passed away April 20, 2023. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Wesley K. Markus (67) passed away on December 29, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. OBITUARY Ruth Ann Wechter 8 January, 1937 - 27 April, 2023. Obituaries. Elfie taught ballet in Olympia, Washington, and operated her own Ballet School in Salem from 1957 through 1999. Simply browse the Salems obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. Dolores Emmerson Obituary (1941 - 2023) | Salem, Oregon - Echovita Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon Ransom Funeral Directors. After fleeing Vietnam with his wife, two-year old son, and 10-month-old daughter, Hung and his family flew to the Philippines, Guam and then a refugee camp at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church. Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors has been in Salem for over a century. She loved horses, music especially Elvis, dancing, anything chocolate, scratch tickets and slot machines but most of all, her family, who will all miss her greatly. Alvarowas born November 6, 1964 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Tim Stuart and Sarah Ellen and John and Elsa Stuart, as well as incredible grandchildren Mason, Kate, Sienna, and Greyson, and his brother Mark Stuart. It helped him to be proud of himself because he drove the Taxi for 12 years. Caring for her family was her number one priority; she created a home where the neighborhood children would enjoy coming. He lived a life in which he forged his own path, and his family all benefited from his fearlessness. Statesman Journal Obituaries - Home - Facebook Reyes was proud of his daughters, and his grandchildren. These family events included trips to Hawaii; gatherings at The Farm near Dallas; her annual Christmas birthday party; family time at Oregon Ducks football games including watching halftime performances with the new uniforms she helped spearhead for band members; and family/group gatherings like the square dance at Salem Heights Community Center she put on for her parents. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Salem. They were married December 24, 1948, when she was just 16 years old and moved to Montana soon after. He graduated from the Vietnamese National Military Academy (Class No. Vogler Funeral & Cremations at Forsyth Memorial Park. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 28, 1931 - Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. His love and support lasted his lifetime.Ron loved golf and credited his dear friend John Clyde with introducing him to the game. Virgil T Golden Funeral Services Obituaries - Echovita His occupation of becoming a Taxi Cab Driver meant a lot to him. The family will be there to welcome friends and relatives.There will be a Rosary held at 10:30 am directly followed by a Funeral Mass Service at 11:00 am at Queen of Peace, 4227 Lone Oak Rd SE, Salem, OR, on Friday, March 10, 2023. Aunt Mary provided love and support to her family but was also a fun loving Auntie who greatly enjoyed being with her parents, sister Ann (and husband Ron Lyman), nieces/nephews, and Janet Wilson (like a daughter to Mary). After Andys death, Claire moved to The Springs at Willowcreek Memory Care. Her schooling included a BA in Sociology and Christian Education at Beacon Baptist Missionary Training School in Chicago, Illinois. She leaves her daughter Terri Jeske (Ken) of Grand Ronde, son Mark Darrell Rybloom was born in 1941 and grew up on his familys farm in south Salem. Delton Keene Obituary - Salem, OR Restlawn. On June 12, 1959, the two wed and then returned to Idaho for Don to finish his senior year. Nancy Jean Hansen, 73, of Salem, Oregon, died March 16 after being diagnosed with dementia in 2019.Nancy was born in Saudi Arabia, to her father, Trewhitt Jerry and her mother, Norah. Her sewing machine was always going, and in later years she enjoyed quilting, gifting and donating many beautiful quilts made with love. 97302. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to India Evangelical Mission, Inc., PO Box 1633, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716-0633. Dennis married his high school sweetheart Mary Helen Abel on June 24, 1951. He leaves behind his legacy of love with his wife Gloria, his 5 children; Don Welliver (Laura), Sherry Friesen, Steve Welliver (Jessica), Cindy Crafton (Greg), Sandy Halquist (Jon), grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.A memorial service will be held January 4, 2:00pm at City View Funeral Home, Salem Oregon. It was with great pride that Lynette told the story: `Then he wrote and asked me to move to Oregon with him.