Category OBITUARY

Karl L. Schmerber II

Karl L. Schmerber II Karl Louis Schmerber, born Nov. 2, 1932 went to his eternal life on Feb. 13, 2020 at the age of 87. After graduating from Mount Angel Boys Academy in 1951, he attended Oregon State University for three years majoring in agricultural…

Bill ‘Papa’ Gray

Bill ‘Papa’ Gray Bill “Papa” Gray, 91, of Keizer, went to be with Jesus, Feb. 6, 2020 peacefully in his home with family by his side. He was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Clarita, Okla. to John Walter Gray and Buela Gray. He left a…

Annabelle Lee Standish Austad Delapp

A. Delapp. On August 14, 1939 a baby girl was born to Leo Percy and Edna Mary Wallace Standish in Bellingham, Wash. She was named Annabelle Lee Standish, the baby of the family with two brothers and a sister. Annabelle was often spoiled by her…

Leland “Lee” Lavelle Carter

L. Carver. Leland Lavelle Carter passed away quietly on Jan. 30, 2020. He lived a quiet unassuming life with his constant companion, Gerry, by his side. Lee was born on November 27, 1937 in Oberlin, Kansas. He grew up in Colorado on a farm with…

Cammy Jo Holbrook

Cammy Jo Holbrook A memorial service will be held for Cammy Jo Holbrook, 50, of Medford at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Coquille Christian Community Church with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating. Cammy was born June 28, 1969, in Coquille, Ore. to parents…

Jill Marie Poole

Jill Marie Poole Jill Marie Poole, age 73, of Keizer, Ore. passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1946, in Salem, Ore., to Durward and Bethel Steinke. Jill graduated from North Salem High School in 1964. She retired after…

Linda May Jordan

Linda May Jordan passed away peacefully at her home in Turner, Oregon. She was with her husband, Bob, and sister, Kendall, and had seen her three children and grandchild. In a soft voice that morning, she whispered “I want to go home to be with Jesus.” ​Linda…

Gilbert C. Ward

Till the end of his days Gil always greeted everyone with a “Howdy” or a “Hey kiddo.” He had a welcoming personality and started everyday happily whistling. He was a strong man who gave much to his family, always worked hard and was generous to…

Joseph Wesley Pashak

Joseph Wesley Pashak Joseph Wesley Pashak was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Portland, Ore. and passed away Dec. 14, 2019. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Lewis and Clark College. He served in the army during the Korean war, where he received…