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6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 4, 2015 Polk County News OBITUARIES ‘Viv’ Olive Edith Jackson Aug. 17, 1927 – Jan. 21, 2015 “Viv” Olive Edith Jackson, 87, of Dallas died Jan. 21 in Dallas. She was born in Selly Oak, Birmingham, England, to Leonard Oscar and Rose Lil- lian Williams Bruton. While Viv was working at a factory in England, she met James William Jackson. Jim decided to move to Au s t r a l i a without letting her know and Viv tracked him down there. They were mar- ried on Jan. 10, 1953, in Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia. Prior to settling down, they enjoyed traveling to New Zealand, Fiji and other parts of the world. Together, they lived in England, Aus- tralia and British Columbia, Canada, before moving to Sheridan 39 years ago. They lived in Idaho from 1978 until moving to Dallas in 1982. Viv was a homemaker and active in researching her ge- nealogy. She was successful in her research back into the 1600s. She also enjoyed gar- dening. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dallas. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary, in 1957 and her brother, Reginald Arthur Bruton. Survivors include her hus- band, Jim of Dallas; daugh- ters, Kim Joanne Peters of Salem and Kerry Marlene Jackson of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Service was Jan. 26 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dallas. Interment was at Dallas Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online condolence: www.dallastrib- ute.com. Ethel Barnett Sept. 13, 1920 - Jan. 28, 2015 Ethel Mae Barnett, 94, of Monmouth died Jan. 28 in Monmouth. She was born in Brooklyn, Iowa, to Edward and Eva Mae Bren- eman. Ethel graduated f r o m Bro o k l y n H i g h School in 1938 and from nurs- ing school at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines in 1942. Ethel served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from January 1943 to May 1944 at Fort Warren in Cheyenne, Wyo. She married Army Air Corps Lt. Clarence Vernon Barnett on Jan. 7, 1944, in C h e ye n n e. So o n a f t e r, Clarence flew his B-17 from MARY C. BAILEY March 29, 1922 - February 2, 2015 Mary went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2nd. She was born to Eva and James Flory on their family farm in Palmdale, PA and later moved to Royersford, PA. After graduating high school Mary worked at the Curtis Publishing company and the Pennsylvania Rail Road, while enjoying the big band era. Mary joined the W.A.C. in May of 1944. She served in both the European Theater and Supreme Headquarters in France and Germany under Generals Bradley and Eisenhower. She was honorably discharged in April 1946. She met E. James Bailey at Valley Forge Hospital while he was recovering from wounds suffered in the battle of Okinawa and they soon mar- ried on June 28, 1947. They then moved to Oregon to raise their family and Mary graduated with her teaching degree from Oregon College of Education now WOU. She taught at Hoover Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and wrote her life story to share with them. She is survived by her daughter Beverly (Jim) Porter; grand- children Lauren and Bethany Porter; son Leo (Joy) Bailey; son Steve (Debby) Bailey; granddaughter Joni (Dave) Krantz; grandson Benjamin (Brittney) Bailey; great grandchildren Rowan Michael and Charlotte Jacqueline Krantz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Private interment in Restlawn Memory Gar- dens. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home. Great Falls, Mont., and land- ed the four-engine bomber on the local field in Brooklyn to meet his new bride’s par- ents. The local newspaper heralded the event that gave “hundreds of citizens of the vicinity a huge thrill and treat.” Ethel cared for their five children and held down the household, following Clarence to radar stations around the country that in- cluded Montgomery, Ala.; Burns, Corvallis and Eugene; Alamogordo, N.M.; the Philippines; Tacoma, Wash.; and Phoenix, Ariz. Clarence retired from the Air Force at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona in 1968 and the family soon moved back to Oregon. Clarence and Ethel spent most of their re- tirement in Coos Bay. Ethel and Clarence were members o f E m a n u e l Ep i s c o p a l Church in Coos Bay. She was active in Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, and worked extensively with Job’s Daughters. Clarence and Ethel moved to Independence, across the road from their daughter, Diane and her family, in 2004. Clarence died in 2008. Ethel joined St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church in Inde- pendence and was an hon- orary member of Upsilon Master Beta Sigma Phi. She was a regular at C Street Salon in Independence, where she was known as “Miss Ethel.” Survivors include her chil- dren, Dean, Clark, Kevin, Galen and Diane; sister, Eva McCracken of Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial service is Feb. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Hilda’s Episcopal Church in Mon- mouth. Contributions are suggest- ed to Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland or Wounded Warriors. Farnstrom Mortuary, In- dependence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.FarnstromMortuary.com. Ruth Louise Hoekstre Memorial service was Thursday at Calvary Chapel. Private family graveside serv- ice was held at Willamette Na- tional Cemetery in Portland. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com. Oct. 2, 1935 – Jan. 26, 2015 Ruth Louise Hoekstre, 79, of Dallas died Jan. 26 in Salem. She was born in Newberg to Case and Louise Schick Barendrecht. Ruth attended school in Rickreall and at Dal- las High. She mar- ried John J. Hoekstre in Dallas on Oct. 28, 1952. They were mar- ried for more than 62 years. Ruth and John worked to- gether on the farm. She ran the bean yard in the Salt Creek area of Dallas for more than 20 years. She knew how to work and knew also how to have a good time with family and friends. Traveling with John in the motorhome was a great joy as they dis- covered the south and west- ern parts of the United States. They enjoyed winter- ing in Mexico for eight years. She enjoyed going out with friends for dinner. She knew no strangers and loved a good shopping trip. She was a member of Calvary Chapel in Dallas. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Donna, and a brother, Don- ald Barendrecht. Survivors include her hus- band, John of Dallas; daugh- ters, Carolyn Tish of Dallas, Sharon (Stephen) Kliewer of Dallas and Linda (David) Gumm of Corvallis; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Delpha O’Harra Daniel Sept. 22, 1950 – Dec. 29, 2014 Celebration of life open house and potluck for Del- pha O’Harra Daniel of Falls City will be Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Independence. Call Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center at 503-623-2325 for address. Mary Louise Ridgeway June 26, 1921 – Jan. 25, 2015 Mary Louise Ridgeway, 93, of Keizer, formerly of Sheri- dan, died Jan. 25. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. In 1924, at the age of 3, she moved by train with her family to home- stead in Sheridan. M a r y graduated from Sheri- dan High School and worked wrapping butter at a local creamery before becom- ing a housewife and mother. She married Richard “Dick” Ridgeway on Aug. 23, 1940, in Sheridan. She lived on their 30-acre farm until 2010, when she moved to Willamette Lutheran Retirement Home in Keizer. In 1963, Mary began an- other career as the baker for the cafeteria at Sheridan High School. Mary was always cooking and baking for her family. She was known for wonder- ful baked goods at home, school and church. She was an active member of Sheri- dan Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Altar Society until she moved. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; son-in-law, Bruce Halseth; and her siblings. Survivors include her daughters, Patti Halseth of Keizer and Diane (Gordon) Wymore of Dallas; son, John (Linda) Ridgeway of McMin- nville; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited be- fore funeral Mass on Friday at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Sheridan. Interment will follow at Green Crest Memorial Park in Sheridan. Contributions are suggest- ed to the Altar Society at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 127 NE Hill St., Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials Simple Direct Cremation $495 Simple Direct Burial $550 Traditional Funeral $1,975 Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families. “Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes and On-Site Crematory” www.ANewTradition.com Sheridan, OR 97378, and Grand Sheramina Food Bank, 120 N. Bridge St., Sheridan, OR 97378. Adamson’s Sheridan Fu- neral Home handled arrangements. Jerome ‘Jerry’ Alan Rutten April 8, 1964 – Jan. 25, 2015 Jerome “Jerry” Alan Rut- ten, 50, of Dallas died Jan. 25 in Salem from complications related to his heart. He was born in Hiawatha, Kan., to Leonard and Bonnie Rutten. Jerry had worked at Dallas Auto Parts until his death. He had made many friends through- out his years in the auto- motive business. S u r - vivors in- clude his love, Va- lerie Grice; daughter, Mandi (Kyle) Dodds; siblings, John ( Tami), Jeannine ( Tom) Flory, Joe (Lisa), Jim (Cheryl), Jeff (Sonya) and Jay (Paula); three grandchildren; and ex- tended family. Memorial service is Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Dallas. Contributions are suggest- ed to the American Heart As- sociation. Shawn Michael Howard Jan. 31, 2015 Shawn Michael Howard, 41, of Lake Oswego, formerly of Dallas, died Saturday. Services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Cen- ter, www.dallastribute.com. Ricardo Trevino Oct. 11, 1951 – Jan. 30, 2015 Ricardo Trevino, 63, of Salem, formerly of Inde- pendence, died Friday in Salem. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; mother, Victoria; sons, Andy and Michael; brothers, Luis, Oscar, En- rique and Armando; sister, Olga; and two grandchil- dren. Viewing is Wednesday (today) from 4 to 8 p.m., with recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Farnstrom Mor- tuary in Independence. Serv- ice is Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. In lieu of flowers and do- nations, his sons ask that, if you can, to spend extra time with your father, grandfa- ther, son or husband. To send an online condo- lence: www.farnstrommor- tuary.com. Introducing BrainHearing ™ technology. Give your brain exactly what it needs to hear. Call now for your Free Trial. Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street 503-623-0290 I N D A L L A S Recycle this newspaper. Visit our website, www.polkio.com for local news, sports and community events.