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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 21 Obituaries Gilbert F. Staender Don Frederick Grabe February 25, 1930 —August 27, 2016 October 19, 1925 — July 26, 2016 Gil Staender, longtime resident of Camp Sherman and the Sisters area, passed away at Hospice House on August 27. Gil was born February 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a first- generation American. His parents emigrated from Germany and became U.S. citizens. When his parents divorced, he returned to Germany with his mother. She died when he was 6, and he spent several years in an orphanage. While in the orphanage, he was issued a set of silverware, which the children used at each meal. He carried that set of silver- ware his whole life. In 1940, during World War II, Gil’s uncle put him on a ship from Germany to the U.S., to be reunited with his father. Gil turned 10 while on the ship. When he reached the U.S., he couldn’t find his passport, and they wouldn’t let him off the ship without it. He recalled lean- ing over the railing to speak to his father, waiting for him on the dock. His father told him to look in his lederho- sen, and there, he found his passport in his pocket. Gil remained fluent in German and English. Gil’s father remarried, and the family moved to the Portland area, where Gil grew up. He became a guide on Mt. Hood, and summited more than 50 times. He was active in the Mazamas, the Nature Conservancy, the Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Utah Wi l d e r n e s s C o a l i t i o n , and other Conservation Societies. He was a photographer, and conservationist. He and his wife, Vivian Staender, spent a year in the Arctic, in the wilds of the Brooks Range of Alaska in 1965. They authored several books about the experience. They sold their house in Lake Oswego and moved to Sisters in the 1960s, where they purchased a section of land North of town. They built a stone house “off the grid,” before being off the grid was popular, and named the place “Wildhaven,” which has been donated to the Nature Conservancy. Gil taught school in Sisters, and the couple helped legislate for the very first bottle bill in the U.S., passed in 1971. He donated several pieces of art to the Sisters Library. Gil moved back to the Portland area and worked for REI. He loved art, music and the outdoors, and to travel. When he retired, he traveled in his motorhome with his beloved dogs. He purchased a home in Camp Sherman, where he spent his summers. He was a fabulous cook, his specialty was homemade carrot cake. He loved to tell stories, go dancing, walk his dog, spend time with friends, and travel. He will be greatly missed. enjoyed teaching farmers and university personnel about agricultural tech- niques in developing coun- tries such as Taiwan, India, Columbia, Mexico, and Guatemala. He was an active mem- ber of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sisters. He enjoyed photography, walks in nature, and hobbies such as gardening, reading, driving a tractor, and helping Lorna with the horses. He is survived by his wife, Lorna Grabe; sons Ted and Tim; daughter Ann; and several grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Deschutes Land Trust. habitation for the U.S. Forest Service. She also worked as a lookout on fire towers and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity as well as singing in her church choir. She studied genealogy and was proud of her Scottish heritage. A memorial for Susan G. Sprang will be held T h u r s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 29, at 1 p.m. at Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Reception following in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for Sisters Habitat for Humanity or Hospice of Sisters/Redmond. Susan G. Sprang February 16, 1923 — August 10, 2016 Susan G. Sprang of Black Butte Ranch died August 10, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Dr. Harry E. Sprang. She is survived by her sister Ruth Ingham and her daughters Debby Miller, Rebecca Stanley and Barb Franklin. She was born February 16, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. She was always active in the community. Her background in archaeology enabled her to survey sites for primitive Obituaries Policy: The Nugget Newspaper does not charge a fee to publish obituaries. Obituaries may be up to 400 words and include one photo. Obituaries outside these guidelines are handled by The Nugget Newspaper advertising department. Obituary submissions must be received by noon on Monday. Obituaries may be submitted to The Nugget by email or hand delivery to our office located at 442 E. Main Ave., Sisters. Come In… Relax…Enjoy! Tim Westcott Ronnica Westcott Jenny Duey Mary Morgan 541-588-6611 220 W. Cascade Ave. Come in, Relax, Enjoy! DON’T MISS OUT! 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