James “Jim” Gordon Fisher, 86, died April 14, 2021 in Redmond after a lengthy illness.  He was born February 20, 1935 in Sac City, Iowa, the second of three children born to Ronald Gardner Fisher and Vivian Onita (Michael) Fisher. In 1941, the family moved to Oregon, living in Portland[Read More…]

Richard Klug, 81, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away at home on March 2, 2021. Richard was born Sept. 29, 1939 in Yankton, S.D., to Owen and Else (Jensen) Klug. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1958. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve on his 17th[Read More…]

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 what he did. He was[Read More…]

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 many years of community activities.[Read More…]

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 the U.S. Air Force and,[Read More…]

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, the family moved to Oregon.[Read More…]

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 Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Pacific War[Read More…]

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 Drakeley and grew up in[Read More…]

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. They moved to Salem after[Read More…]

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 John Brown Estate in Pennsylvania,[Read More…]