OBITUARIES

May 18, 2024

Lindsay Reece (Taylor) died peacefully at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland Oregon on May 18 th , 2024, at the age of 46.

Lindsay is survived by her parents, Kerry, and Diane Taylor of Woodburn; husband, Gabe; children, Rogue, Stone, Gaige & Kaile Reece of Salem; and sibling, Kris Taylor of Woodburn.

Lindsay ...

May 18, 2024

Frank Wesley Spragg made his debut in Modesto, California, on June 13th, 1943. He spent most of his childhood in beautiful Montana.

Frank's early life in education took him through Belgrade elementary, middle, and high school. For his senior year, he joined the ranks of Bozeman High School, where, naturally, the cool kids gathered. He starred in...

May 13, 2024

Today we gather to celebrate the life of Stanislav Vadimovich Bakanov. Stasik passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2024 at the age of 43. He was born on May 17th, 1980 to Vadim and Yelena Bakanova in Novosibirsk, Russia. Stasik was a graduate of McNary High School. He spent most of his adult career being an exceptional electrician. He...

May 2, 2024

James passed away peacefully at the family home of 71 years. He was the son of Margaret E. Douglas and George F. Douglas. James was a 1968 graduate of South Salem High School. He worked at the local canneries for 50 years, retiring from Norpac in 2017. James loved giving his brothers, sister, nephews and nieces large Christmases. The...

Apr 1, 2024

Arla "Liz" Leslie Casey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 1, 2024. Liz was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1953, to Joyce and Arlo Murken in Des Moines, Iowa. She is survived by her two siblings, older brother David Murken and younger brother Joseph Murken. She grew up loving her family, good friends, and horses;...

Mar 10, 2024

Jasmine Luella Brown, age 12, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. She was born on February 8, 2012, to Richard Brown and Laura Custis. Sassy Jazz was a very vivacious, energetic, and quick-witted young lady. She’d light up any room with her dazzling smile, unrivaled beauty, and unique sense of humor. She is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2024

José Manuel Vázquez Valenzuela; hijo, hermano menor de Álvaro y Daniel, y tío. Nació en Nov.22 del 2007 tenía 16 años nació y creció en Salem Oregon por sus padres Aida Valenzuela y Álvaro Vázquez.

Jose era un joven noble amable y de buen corazón. Le gustaba el fútbol soccer desde pequeño estuvo en equipos jugando era...

Feb 29, 2024

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Bradshaw passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Salem, Oregon on February 29, 2024 at age 87.

Gene was born to Clifford and Margaret Bradshaw in Grand Island, Nebraska on April 29, 1936.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, daughter Branda Turner, and brother Gary Bradshaw. He...

Feb 29, 2024

Beloved, Brave, Brilliant

Evelyn Ethel Lamberton Richards died peacefully in the presence of her family on February 29, 2024, at daughter Kathy and Amit Bhatia’s home in Salem, Oregon. She was 92.

The youngest of four children of Austin and Fern Lamberton, Evelyn, or Evie as she preferred to be known, was born...

Feb 19, 2024

Our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandma, and sister passed away peacefully Monday, February 19, 2024, of congestive heart failure, surrounded by her family, in the home of her daughter Emilee Joy. She was affectionately called Grandma Florida, Grandma Pat, and Great-Grandma Pat-Pat.

Pat was born March 24, 1945, at Tyndall Air Force Base, the oldest and only daughter...

Feb 15, 2024

Jeanette Nancy Aziz Pitalo passed away peacefully on the morning of February 15, 2024 following a five month battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Detroit, Michigan August 22, 1945, her family moved to Southern California when she was two years old. She attended George Washington High School in Los Angeles where she graduated in 1963.  Jeanette was wed to...

Feb 13, 2024

Day (Dorothy) Young MacDonald, born Dorothy Ann Young on October 17, 1945, in Charlottesville, VA, passed away on February 13, 2024 in Salem, OR. She was the beloved daughter of William and Dorothy Young. Day was preceded in death by her parents and brother William (Skipper/Bill) F Young III. Day’s vibrant spirit and loving nature touched the lives of...

Feb 3, 2024

Sara Elaine Johnson of Salem, Oregon, died on February 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Good friends were holding her hands on the final stretch of her life journey.

Sara was born on the South Pacific desert island of Canton, lived as a child in Kabul, Afghanistan, then moved with her family to Washington, DC....

Feb 2, 2024

Laura Michaels Davis was a woman with many lifetimes, and her current one came to an end on February 2nd, 2024, after a 2-year fight with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her chosen family at her home in Salem, Oregon.

She was born September 6th, 1963, in Portland, Oregon, and given the name Lauren Michael Davis....

Jan 24, 2024

Geoffrey Allen Van Ausdal (Geoff) was born on March 30, 1949, to Robert and Mary June Van Ausdal. Geoff was born in Alliance, Ohio where he joined his older brother David who was born in 1945. In 1955 Geoff's little sister Kimberley was born.

Geoff had fond memories of Ohio which included sledding and the Cincinnati Red...

Jan 20, 2024

In loving memory of Joseph Patrick Matzen, a devoted father and sports enthusiast. Joe was born April 5, 1957 to Bill A. and Mary Gladys (Keerins) Matzen of Johnday (IZ Ranch) OR. Joe was known for his passion for golf, prowess as a pool shark, and avid interest in all sports. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 19, 2024

Earla Hensley was born July 5th, 1952 in San Bernadino California to parents Ralph Hensley and Azlee Funderburk.

She went to college at Chemeketa and was a writer and editor for the school paper. She loved the outdoors, walking on the beach, fishing, and she loved her friends and family very much.

She was a...

Jan 19, 2024

Brooks Oregon - Shirley met Jesus face to face on January 19, 2024 at her sister's home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley Ann Isham was born on September 20, 1951 to Kenneth Iris (Red) and Lorene Wanless Isham of Brooks, Oregon.

She attended Brooks Elementary and Gervais Union High School.

Shirley Married Apolonio...

Jan 17, 2024

KEIZER, OR – Walter J. LeDoux, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Keizer on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, of natural causes. His departure leaves a proud and grateful family, as well as a community of admirers mourning his loss.

Walt was born on December 23,...

Jan 17, 2024

KEIZER, OR – Walter J. LeDoux, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Keizer on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, of natural causes. His departure leaves a proud and grateful family, as well as a community of admirers mourning his loss.

Walt was born on December 23,...