Category Obituaries & Tributes

Larry Allen Saunders – Oct. 21, 1947 – Dec. 12, 2019 Larry Allen Saunders, beloved husband and father, was surrounded by family when he passed away at home on Dec. 12, 2019. Born Oct. 21, 1947 in San Diego, California, to Mark Theodore and Bernetta…

John Reuben Patterson – April 20, 1928 –Jan. 2, 2020 John Reuben Patterson, known to his friends and family as Pat, died on Jan. 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. Pat was born on April 20, 1928 in Glendale, Calif.…

Dorothy Seymour – Aug. 31, 1930 – Jan. 2, 2020 Dorothy Seymour, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and formerly of San Jose, Calif., passed away Jan. 2, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 31, 1930 to parents Roy…

Christopher ”Chris” Matthew Parent -June 15, 1965 – Dec. 11, 2019 Christopher ”Chris” Matthew Parent passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 11, 2019 at the age of 54. Chris was born on June 15, 1965 in Farmington, Michigan, to parents Gerald and Sheila (McSporran) Parent. Chris…

Mary Lucinda Ward – Sept. 14, 1929 – Dec. 10, 2019 Mary Lucinda Ward (”Mearbear” to the angels who cared for her), 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. She was born on Sept. 14, 1929 in Edgemont, Pa. to Ralph Harris Maarker Sr.…

Ron Rosander – March 15, 1938 – Dec. 20, 2019 Ronald ”Ron” Rosander, 81, of Springfield, Oregon, passed away Dec. 20, 2019. Ron was born on March 15, 1938 in Taholah, Wash. to Clarence ”Chuck” and Pearl (Cultee) Rosander. He was the third of five…

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Eugene Ausmus, 71, a Vietnam veteran, announces his passing on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Joyce; and children David, Aaron and Kimiko. Gary will be…