OBITUARIES.Byline: The Register-Guard Damon Smith JUNCTION CITY Junction City, city (1990 pop. 20,604), seat of Geary co., NE Kans., at the confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers; inc. 1859. The rail, trade, and processing center of an agricultural and dairy area, it grew as the supply point for nearby Fort Riley, - A memorial gathering and potluck will be held July 18 for Damon William Smith William Smith may refer to: People
Smith was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Eugene to Walter and Callie Wote Smith. He married Ruth "Dolly" Mattus in Eugene on June 16, 1948. He lived most of his life in Junction City except from 1953 to 1957, when he lived in Haines. He served in the Army with the 1st Cavalry Division during World War II and he received a Bronze Star Bronze Star n. A U.S. military decoration awarded either for heroism or for meritorious achievement in ground combat. Noun 1. and a Purple Heart Purple Heart U.S. medal awarded to those wounded in military action. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] See : Bravery . He worked for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for 30 years and retired in 1982. His was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, horses, telling stories and collecting guns. Survivors include his wife and a daughter, Judy Smith of Junction City. Sunday's gathering and potluck will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Long Tom Grange in Cheshire. Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junction City Fire Department. Frank Powell A memorial service will be held July 21 for Frank Powell of Eugene, who died July 14 of heart-related causes. He was 77. Powell was born March 10, 1927, in Eugene. He married Frances Reynolds on Dec. 2, 1989. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1945. He served in the Air Force. He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs. for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, traveling, people and his rose garden. Survivors include his wife; three sons, David Powell of Eugene, Bruce Reynolds Bruce Reynolds was the 'brains' behind the 'Great train robbery' in 1963 in which a gang robbed £2.4 million. He was a career criminal who liked the high life and drove an Aston Martin. of Bend and Kirk Reynolds of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm ; three daughters, Allison Mickel and Lynette Hunter, both of Eugene, and Mari Hoffman of Bend; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Wednesday's service will be held at 2 p.m. at Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money . Dorothy Hughes A memorial service will be held July 19 for Dorothy Jean Hughes of Eugene, who died July 12 of leukemia. She was 84. Hughes was born May 27, 1920, in Dallas, Ore., to J.D. and Pearl Smith. She married Sam Hughes
She lived in Albany before settling in Eugene in the 1940s. She graduated from high school in Elmira and received a degree from the Oregon Teacher's College in Monmouth. She taught school in Albany during World War II. She was an active community volunteer and served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader A Scout Leader generally refers to the trained adult leader of a Scout unit. The terms used vary from country to country, over time, and with the type of unit. Roles There are many different roles a leader can fulfill depending on the type of unit. . She was a longtime member of the Junior Service League and later the Junior League. She also volunteered at Edison Elementary School Edison Elementary School is the name of many primary schools, with most of them named after Thomas Edison. They include:
She was an active member of First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a common name for the first United Methodist church established in a particular locality. Many First United Methodist Churches exist around the world. in Eugene, where she volunteered in the office and belonged to the Sarah-Elisabeth Fellowship Circle. She also belonged to Cursillista, the PEO Sisterhood sisterhood: see monasticism. , the Fortnightly fort·night·ly adj. Happening or appearing once in or every two weeks. adv. Once in a fortnight. n. pl. fort·night·lies A publication issued once every two weeks. Club and the Monday Book Club. Rotary International recognized her as a Paul Harris Paul Harris may refer to:
She enjoyed traveling with her husband and they visited Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, China, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Kenya, the Philippines, Korea and South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. . She especially enjoyed spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. with her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Feldman of Eugene and Catherine Bolstad of Portland; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Monday's service will be held at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Eugene. Private entombment will be at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Eugene or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Ann Ledahl A family memorial service will be held later for Ann M. "Toots toots n. Slang Babe; sweetie. [Perhaps short for tootsie.] " Ledahl of Eugene, who died July 13 of age-related causes. She was 90. Ledahl was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Crosby, N.D., to Martin and Ann Larson Welo. She married Leonard Ledahl in Vancouver, Wash., on March 18, 1939. He died June 24, 1969. She lived in Crosby until 1961, when she settled in this area. She attended schools in Crosby. She worked as a nurse's aide nurse's aide n. A person who assists nurses at a hospital or other medical facility in tasks requiring little or no formal training or education. in nursing homes. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church in Eugene. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Hornbeak of Bellevue, Wash., and Colleen Shaw of Curtin; a brother, Lawrence Welo of Crosby; a sister, Freda Lindsay of Crosby; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to FOOD for Lane County. Gerald Hauck Gerald Vernon "Jerry" Hauck of Eugene died July 14 of congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. . He was 82. Hauck was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Bend to Blair and Amy Landreth Hauck. He married Gloria Hattabaugh in Elma, Wash., on Dec. 21, 1947. He lived in Bend before settling in this area in 1966. He graduated from high school. He served in the Army in the European Theater during World War II. He was employed in the maintenance department at Weyerhaeuser for 37 years and will be remembered as a hard worker. His interests included collecting replicas of old cars. He enjoyed collecting things and painting ceramics. He especially enjoyed raising plants and flowers. Hauck previously attended the New Life Center in Springfield. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ronald of Eugene and Kevin of Springfield; a daughter, Cathy "Kitty-cat" Wilson of Springfield; and five grandchildren. At his request, no services are planned. Entombment will be at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. . Marie Wolf Marie Louise Wolf of Eugene died July 4 of age-related causes. She was 82. Wolf was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Dundee to Paul and Stella Cory Groth. She married Arthur Wolf in Delake on Aug. 20, 1949. He died in 1991. She lived in Delake and Dallas, Ore., before settling in this area in 1992. She graduated from Dundee High School Dundee High School may refer to:
Wolf worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed gardening and working with her husband in his wood shop. Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Christopher of Eugene and Trudy Harris of Baltimore; a son, Doug of Portland; a brother, Bruce Groth of Sublimity; three sisters, Gretchen Bartolomi of Phoenix, Ariz., Dora Gall of Old Ocean, Texas, and Polly Moore of Twin Falls, Idaho
No service is planned. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Geraldine Callotta The funeral will be held July 17 for Geraldine Callotta of Las Vegas, formerly of Springfield, who died July 6 of heart failure. She was 71. Callotta was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Minden, Texas, to John and Ila Hutto Graves. She married Vito Callotta in Inglewood, Calif., on July 4, 1952. He died in 1996. She lived in Garden Grove, Calif., before moving to Springfield in 1994. She settled in Las Vegas this year. She graduated from high school. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She especially enjoyed socializing with her many friends. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Haas of Springfield; two sons, Edward of Las Vegas and James "Jim" of California; a brother, Sam Graves of Yreka, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Saturday's service will be held at 11 a.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, . Nancy Brannon A memorial gathering will be held July 21 for Nancy Brannon of Indianapolis, formerly of Florence, who died June 27 of cancer. She was 59. Brannon was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ed and Mary Ellen Weidlich. She lived in Florence for nine years before settling in Indianapolis. She was employed as a chef for more than 20 years. She and her husband, Dave Brannon, operated Brannon's Wilderness Lodge in Cody, Wyo., for 14 years. She later owned and operated the Crabby crab·by adj. crab·bi·er, crab·bi·est Informal Grouchy; ill-tempered. crab  bi·ly adv. Gourmet Cafe
in Winchester Bay. She also owned and operated Crabby Gourmet Catering
and Temptations, a wedding and specialty cake business in Florence.
She worked as an instructor for Elderhostel and taught cooking classes in Florence. She authored three cookbooks, "Glorious Soups and Breads,' `The Lighter Side of Italy" and "Feasting in the Forest." Survivors include her mother of Florence; and two sisters, Linda Clemans of Darby, Mont., and Sue Davis of Indianapolis. Wednesday's memorial gathering will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Driftwood Shores Resort in Florence. Leppert Mortuary in Indianapolis is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Florence Humane Society. Mable Buck SPRINGFIELD - A memorial gathering will be held July 17 for Mable Marie Buck of Springfield, who died June 30 of pneumonia. She was 87. Buck was born June 11, 1917, in Ottawa, Kan., to Irl and Dessie Mitchell Staley. Her husband, Joseph Buck, died Oct. 16, 1980. She graduated from high school and attended college for two years. She worked as a home care provider and was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for more than five years. Her interests included knitting and gardening. She was a devoted Christian and she enjoyed gospel hymns and reading the Bible. She also enjoyed teaching her grandchildren games, particularly Scrabble. She especially enjoyed helping others. Survivors include five sons, Tonka "Joe" of Beaver, Wash., Bill of Kansas City, Mo., Alvin of Bend, Jamin of Gold Bar, Wash., and David of Springfield; two daughters, Mavis Buck, and Barbara Welker of Mountain Grove, Mo.; two sisters, Helen Johnson of Kent, Wash., and Mary Reed of Oregon City; 32 grandchildren; and 76 great-grandchildren. A son, Dean, and two grandsons, Nicholas Dobbs and Jared Molina, died previously. Saturday's gathering will be held at noon at Armitage Park in Eugene. Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. News obituaries are a free service of The Register-Guard. Information is available at 485-1234, Ext. 5534. To purchase advertising space for a more detailed obituary, call 342-1212. |
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