Donald W. Earle Sr.August 26th, 1928 – July 31st, 2023 We are saddened by the loss of our beloved patriarch, Donald W. Earle Sr. who passed peacefully on July 31st, 2023. He was a devoted family man who served his country in the Army reserves and the KoreanWar, spent over 20[Read More…]
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Obituary: Michel Alan Gaynor “Mike”
Dr. Michel Alan Gaynor (Mike), 77, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 5. 2023.
David Box, noted local barber, passes at 52
David Paul Box, a resident of Salem, Oregon died on Thursday, May 4th. He was born on August 6, 1967, in Burbank, California, the son of Paul and Karen Box. The family moved to Salem in 1969. David graduated from South Salem High School in 1985.
Obituary: Virginia Rickard (8/22/1941- 1/19/2023)
Virginia had great faith, and was not afraid. She was most frustrated by not being able to meet an upcoming grandchild in the spring. Her hope of an earthy resurrection gave her much comfort.
Obituary: Joseph Eli Workman
Long-time Keizer resident Joseph Eli Workman passed away at home on Dec. 22.
David Elliot Smith
On November 15, 1943, David Elliot Smith was born to Harry M. Smith and Jean H. Schumann in La Jolla, California. His parents and siblings, Steve and Karen, watched him grow up and earn his Eagle Scout award and later graduate from Carlmont High School, where he caught the eye[Read More…]
Thelma Gillespie
Thelma Gillespie was born on Thanksgiving Day and what a blessing she was to her family. She was nearly 102 years old when she went to be with the Lord on October 18th. Thelma grew up in Fresno, Ca. and went to Pepperdine College for almost 4 years in Los[Read More…]
Alan C. Bennett
Alan C. Bennett, 74, of Keizer, Oregon died April 12, 2022 at his home after a short illness. Alan Charles Bennett was born July 3, 1947, in Seattle, Washington to Harry T. and Leona M. (Moran) Bennett. He grew up in Seattle, Wenatchee and Bremerton, Washington, graduating from West Bremerton High[Read More…]
Fred Andrew Hittle November 29, 1941 – January 30, 2022
Fred Andrew Hittle Frederick Andrew Hittle, 80, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away on January 30, 2022 of Covid-19 pneumonia. Fred spent several years battling dementia and lived at the The Arbor at Avamere Court for the last three and a half years of his life. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, opportunities for in-person[Read More…]
Terry “Phil” Bay: Sept. 10, 1936 – Jan. 5 2022
Terry “Phil” Bay Sr., a prominent community servant, passed away Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Bay died at home following a yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Junction Utah, September 10, 1936, to Horace Earl Bay and Elizabeth Iola Maxwell and seven siblings. Leaving Junction to pursue work[Read More…]