Mitchell David Boysen was born in Eugene on Aug. 10, 1987, and died too soon at the age of 33 on March 23, 2021, in Keizer. Mitch graduated from Newberg High School in 2005. He excelled in a career as a HVAC technician and loved…
James E. Varner December 7, 1944 – April 3, 2021 Jim was born on Dec. 7, 1944 in Honolulu, HI to Arthur and Louise Varner. He graduated from Kalani High School in 1962 and Southern Oregon College (Ashland) in 1968. He was proud of his…
Shirlie-Anne Shelton, 61, of Keizer passed away on March 28 at her home. Shirlie-Anne was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Harry and Anna (Morris) McLuskie. She grew up in Canada and California and graduated from high school in Simi Valley in 1977. After graduation,…
Bob was born in Alhambra, Calif. on April 9, 1935. He grew up in Arcadia and later the family moved to Medford. Following high school in Medford, Bob attended Oregon State University and worked for the Department of Forestry. He later served four years in…
John R Vierra was born March 6, 1928 in Oakland, Calif. to John and Emily Vierra. John passed away on March 8, 2021. At the young age of 16 he joined the Merchant Marines during WWII and served aboard a merchant ship. John received the…
Richard Scott Drakeley unexpectedly left us on Sunday March 7, 2021 after his heart which had given so much, to so many, ultimately gave out. Ricky was born on May 15, 1973 in Boise, Idaho. He was raised by his loving parents William and Joyce…
Born in Fort Klamath, Ore. to Francis Manion Mapes and Everett Mapes. He had three siblings, Joe, Flo and Bob. Fran (as she went by) later married “Pop” Frank Bolton. He is survived by his oldest brother Joe Mapes and stepbrothers Dave and Doug Bolton.…
Richard A. Mackie was born on May 17, 1943 in Lynn, Mass. to Vern and Eva Mackie. Richard entered into the presence of the Lord on February 28, 2021 in Keizer with his wife Debra by his side. As a teenager, Rich worked at the…
Cari Emery Coleman Keizer’s Peer Court lost its most fierce advocate to brain cancer in February, but the city and her friends are making sure her work is never forgotten. Cari Emery Coleman, the program coordinator for youth court since its inception in 2004, likely…