2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL May 6, 2015
Meier, Bomar
to wed
Nicole Meier and John Bomar,
Jr., both of Cottage Grove, an-
nounce their upcoming wedding
on August 29, 2015 at Hayworth
Vineyard Estate in Coburg, Or-
egon.
The bride is the daughter of
Rebecca Meier of Cottage Grove
and Rick Meier. The groom is the
son of Dawn Fields of Lebanon,
Oregon and John Bomar, Sr. of
Cottage Grove.
The couple, high school sweet-
hearts, both graduated from Cot-
tage Grove High School, Nicole
in 2010 and John in 2008.
BIRTHS
April 22, 2015
April 26, 2015
To Samantha Dawn
Cook/Bryant of Cottage
Grove, a son.
To Jessica and Adam
Pelatt of Creswell,
twins, a son and daugh-
ter.
Arvid Paul Nyleen, 93, of
Cottage Grove passed away
April 22, 2015 from age-related
causes.
He was born April 23, 1921 in
Clearbrook, Minn. to Paul and
Amelia (Kihlstadius) Nyleen.
He graduated from Clear-
brook High
School and
served in
the
U.S.
Navy.
On Sept.
13, 1942 in
Leonard,
Minn., he
and Wilma
Christina
Lundmark were married.
Arvid worked as a logging
shovel operator in the timber
industry.
He enjoyed fi shing, hunting,
racing cars and boats, golfi ng
and fi xing golf carts, and bowl-
ing. He was a member of the
BPOE 1904 Cottage Grove Elks
Club and was Honorary Com-
mander of the Port of Stockton.
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for cremations, grave digging or removals.
April 24, 2015
April 27, 2015
To Brandi and Quentin
Watne of Cottage Grove,
a son.
John works as a tree trimmer for
Tree’s Inc.
The couple plans to continue
living in Cottage Grove with
their fi ve year old son, Braeden
Bomar. They plan a Caribbean
vacation sometime next year.
April 25, 2015
To Adrien and James
Waye of Creswell, a son.
IN MEMORIAM
Arvid Paul Nyleen
1921-2015
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Survivors include four daugh-
ters: Sharon Marie Shenk of
Willamina, Ore., Alair Anne
McCarty, of Cottage Grove,
Loretta Jeanne Bishop of Mc-
Minnville, Ore., and Ardelle
Carol Carlton of La Pine, Ore.,
two brothers: Cliff Nyleen of
Sutherlin and Rodney Nyleen
of Creswell, 20 grandchildren,
43 great-grandchildren and fi ve
great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his wife and a son, Gordon Le-
roy Nyleen.
Visitation will be Saturday,
May 9 from 1-3 p.m. at Smith-
Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
A memorial will be the same
day at 4 p.m. at Trinity Luther-
an Church in Cottage Grove
with a reception following at
the Cottage Grove Elks Lodge.
Arrangements under the care of
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Cha-
pel, Cottage Grove.
Rita Ruggles
1942-2015
Rita Ruggles, 72, of Cottage
Grove passed away April 15,
To Rachele Hamilton
and Lance Patterson
of Cottage Grove, a
daughter.
Because we perform all of our own work,
we can assure you – our customer –
that everything will be done right.
April 29, 2015
To Tiffany Howell and
Kevin Dunnavin of Cot-
tage Grove, a daughter.
(541) 942-0185
123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove
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2015.
She was
born April
30,
1942
in San Ber-
nardino,
Calif.
to
Raymond
and Martha
(Hammond) Ruggles.
She attended high school and
some college.
She loved to travel, especial-
ly trips to the coast, spending
time with her family, shop-
ping, sewing, fi shing, bowling,
bargain hunting, garage sales,
gardening, indoor plants and
crafts.
Survivors include a son, Bill
Ruggles of Vermont, a daugh-
ter, Valerie Jones and husband
David of Oregon, a sister, Ellen
Carper of Oregon, three grand-
children and two great-grand-
children.
No service is planned. Ar-
rangements under the care of
Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Eu-
gene.
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Catherine Anne Smolen (Cathy)
Nov. 1, 1960 – April 23, 2015
Catherine Anne Smolen (Cathy) of Salem, OR,
died peacefully on April 23, 2015 at the age of 54,
after succumbing to complications with several
long-term illnesses. Cathy, the daughter of the late
Catherine McCaffrey Smolen and Harry Smolen, was
born in Salem, Oregon on November 1, 1960.
Cathy grew up one of six children in a close
and loving Catholic family. At the age of 5, Cathy
was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a life-threatening
childhood cancer. Cathy, through her fi ghting spirit
and support of her family, became a survivor. As a
survivor she later battled a 2nd round of cancer, as
well as heart disease and kidney disease.
Cathy defi ed the odds and all medical
predictions, by living a life of faith, thoughtfulness
and kindness. Her generous spirit and heart were
confi ned only by the limits of her body.
Cathy spent her formative years in Cottage
Grove, OR. She also resided in Eugene, OR and Oak
Park, CA prior to returning to Salem in 2004.
Cathy was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt,
and generously shared all she had with others. She
loved music movies, and travel. Cathy was close to her family, and shared an indelible bond with
her mother, Catherine, who was at her side as she faced each health challenge. Cathy passed
away just 11 days after her mother died at the age of 92 on April 12, 2015.
Cathy is survived by her sisters Mary Therese (Kauffman) of Salem, OR and Margaret Rita
(Elehwany) of Annapolis, MD; her brothers Harry Gerard of Dupont, WA and Neil Jude of Portland,
OR; and many nieces and nephews. Cathy was predeceased by her brother Michael Patrick of
Portland, OR in 2010. She will be remembered for her deep faith, bravery and inner strength. All
who knew Cathy we were inspired by her unselfi sh love and beautiful smile.
A recitation of the rosary by Monsignor Huneger was at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in
Salem, OR on May 3rd. A double funeral Mass for Cathy and her mother Catherine was held at
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salem, OR on May 4th. A graveside service was held at Mt. Calvary
Catholic Cemetery in Portland, OR. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be sent to the Carmelite
Sisters of Oregon, 87609 Green Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97402.
Catherine McCaffrey Smolen (Cay)
Dec. 16, 1922 – April 12, 2015
Catherine McCaffrey Smolen (Cay) of Salem, OR, died
peacefully on April 12, 2015 at the age of 92. Catherine, the
daughter of the late Mary Campbell and Patrick McCaffrey,
was born in Cleveland, OH, on December 16, 1922.
Catherine grew up one of ten children in a close and
loving Irish Catholic emigrant family. She became an
accomplished tap dancer at a young age and maintained
her love of dance her entire life. She attended Ursuline
College in Pepper Pike, OH. Later, during WWII, Catherine
worked for Jack & Heintz, Inc., the premier designer and
manufacturer of airplane starters and automatic pilots for
the U.S. air fl eet.
In the years following WWII, Catherine worked at Lake
Arrowhead Resort in Southern California where she met
Harry Smolen. In 1948, Catherine married Harry in South
Pasadena, CA. In 1949, Catherine and Harry moved to
Oregon where they lived in The Dalles and Salem prior to
moving to Cottage Grove in 1958. Catherine and Harry
shared over 47 years of marriage before his death in 1995.
Catherine also resided in Oak Park, CA before returning to Salem in 2004.
Catherine was the loving mother of six children. She instilled her Catholic faith and love of
learning in each. Catherine devotedly cared for all her children, especially her daughter, Cathy,
who was stricken with cancer at the age of fi ve. Cathy survived a 2 nd round of cancer, as well as
heart disease and kidney disease through the strength and support of her mother, Catherine.
The two had an indelible bond forged by a mother’s love. Eleven days after Catherine’s death,
Cathy also passed due to failing health.
Catherine was predeceased by her son Michael Patrick in 2010. Catherine is survived by
her brother Michael McCaffrey of Salem, OR; her children, Mary Therese (Kauffman) of Salem,
OR, Harry Gerard of Dupont, WA, Neil Jude of Portland, OR, and Margaret Rita (Elehwany) of
Annapolis, MD; and twelve grandchildren. She will be remembered for her deep faith, wit, and
her love of poetry, politics, and her Irish heritage.
A recitation of the rosary by Monsignor Huneger was at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service
in Salem, OR on May 3rd. A double funeral Mass for Catherine and her daughter Cathy was
held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salem, OR on May 4 th . A graveside service followed mass at
Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be sent to the
Carmelite Sisters of Oregon, 87609 Green Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97402.
Larry Ryan England
January 16, 1970 - April 22, 2015
Larry Ryan England, 45, passed away as a result of a car
accident on April 22. He was born in Cottage Grove, OR
on Jan. 16, 1970 to Norm England and Zetta McDaniel. He
joined big sister Debbie and big brother Brad as the baby of
the family.
He attended Cottage Grove schools, where he met
many of the friends he would count among his closest for
the rest of his life. He graduated from Cottage Grove High
School in 1988.
Aft er graduation, he spent time working at his sister
and brother-in-law’s wrecking yard. He enjoyed being
outdoors with the parts and the grease, but didn’t like
dealing with customers at all. However, his brother-in-law
Andy eventually made him work the counter, and a natural
salesman was born. Aft er the wrecking yard, Larry gave the
remainder of his career (19 years) to Les Schwab.
When Larry was 20, he became the proud daddy of
Shaela. He and Shaela’s mom divorced when Shaela was a
teenager; they had moved to Florence from Cottage Grove
some years before, so he and his “kiddo,” as he called Shaela, enjoyed everything about Florence…
they spent their time together riding the dunes, fi shing, boating, camping and going to Traveler’s
Cove. Larry had a deep love for Florence that would endure for the rest of his life.
While there, he met the love of his life, Jayme, through close mutual friends. Jayme also happened
to be from Florence originally, so they had lots in common; and it didn’t take long until Jayme and
Larry were inseparable. Larry transferred his job to be closer to Jayme and daughters Stephanie and
Jessica, and moved in with them in Albany. He remained there until his death.
Larry loved hunting and fi shing and was a consummate outdoorsman from a VERY young
age…many of his friends describe him as the strongest and best hunter they’d ever met. As great as
Larry was at hunting and fi shing, he was even better at teaching what he knew. He spent the happiest
years of his life sharing all of his experiences with Jayme, Steph and Jess. Th ey all learned from him
how to ride the dunes, hunt, and fi sh….and he delighted in sharing all of those moments with them.
With any catch or kill, he got as excited about their success as if it had been his own.
Larry spent his life with a dog by his side…Labradors in particular…which were the perfect
companions for his passion for the outdoors. His Labs Colton, Ruger and Gunner were like his own
kids.
He amassed friends wherever he went, enjoying many lifelong friendships. He was a great “bs-
er,” a patient teacher of all things outdoors, and had a tremendous sense of humor. If Larry picked
on you, and found an embarrassing nickname for you…you knew he really liked you. Larry truly
relished life -- he milked every drop out of every day that he had on this Earth. His favorite sayings
that he shared with literally everyone were, “It’s a GREAT day!” and “Life’s too short.”
Larry was preceded in death by his mom Zetta, and his beloved dogs Colton and Ruger. His
legacy is a large and loving family and many friends who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his
fi ancee Jayme; his daughter Shaela and daughters of his heart, Stephanie and Jessica; two grandsons
Kolbe and Landon; his sister Debbie and brother Brad; nieces and nephew Alisha, Cassie, Amanda,
Melissa, Jennifer and Chase as well as seven great nieces and nephews who knew him as “the fun
uncle”; very close cousins Darrel and Julie Fosback, and many others.
A memorial service will be held in Florence on May 9 th at 11 a.m. in the Event Center of Th ree
Rivers Casino.
In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation to the Bohemia Foundation, dedicated to the
creation of Bohemia Park, a 14-acre heritage park being built in the heart of downtown Cottage
Grove on the site of a former railway storage yard. Contributors can select trees to be planted in
Larry’s memory. Send donations to:
Bohemia Foundation
PO Box 1045
Cottage Grove, OR 97424