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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituary Eurosportsbkicksboffb seasonbofbfreebmusic Jacqueline Rea Jones Lee Gerland February 28, 1927 — May 13, 2018 Jacqueline Rea Jones Lee Gerland passed from this life on May 13, 2018, Mother’s Day. Born February 28, 1927, in Orange, Texas, to parents William Grady Jones and Etta Mae Crossley, fol- lowed later by her brother, Roger Jones. After graduating from San Jacinto High School, Houston, Texas, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to work as part of the war effort assembling fighter planes. With the war’s con- clusion, she moved to Oahu, Hawaii, marrying Robert C. Lee, a U.S. Marine. Returning to Houston to begin their life together, they had three sons. After a successful career as wife and mother, and grad- uation from the University of Houston in 1970, she taught in public schools in Houston, Texas, and Turkey Ford, Oklahoma. She wed M.K. Gerland of Freeport, Texas, a local grocery store owner in 1976. Following M.K.’s death in 1988, she followed her two younger FLOODING:bMake sure your insurance and property are in order Continued from page 4 could be the condition of the moraine dam at Carver Lake high in the Three Sisters Wilderness above town. The earthen dam is the result of glaciation. In recent years, with warmer temperatures, the Federal government has become concerned with pos- sible weakening of the dam as the ice holding it together melts. Studies are underway and consideration has been given to the installation of an early warning system in Sisters. Property owners along the creek would be well-advised to obtain and/or maintain a flood insurance policy with FEMA through their insur- ance agent. If a policy is in place, it is important to under- stand all the provisions about what is and isn’t covered in the event of a flood and what structures are allowed on the property. If everything isn’t according to the policy requirements, it could be declared invalid — despite premiums having been paid. Is a fence allowed? If so, what kind? How about addi- tional structures or outbuild- ings? What about retaining walls? Check the coverage before it is needed. After a flood event may be too late. sons in 1989 and migrated to Oregon, establishing a min- iature horse ranch outside of Sisters, in partnership with her youngest son, Mark. Five years later, missing city life, she moved into the picturesque town of Sisters, becoming a respected member of the commu- nity. She volunteered at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, a Sisters thrift store, and the Sisters Public Library while her crown- ing achievement was as a member of her much-loved Posse. Sharing adventures with her lady friends while traveling the world, from Europe to Asia, around Cape Horn, throughout Canada and Oregon, she served as a role model for her friends and family. Her enthusiastic engagement with the world was infectious to all. Family surviving Jackie are brother Roger Jones and wife Janet; sons Robert Lee, Jr. and wife Yvonne, John Michael Sun and partner Susan Dobra, Mark Lee and wife Helen Redfield. Also It would also be a good idea to be sure of the mortgage lender’s requirements and if they are in sync with FEMA. Property owners along the creek can minimize the nega- tive effects of a flood by not having in close proximity to possible flood areas struc- tures that restrict creek flow or loose materials that can be swept downstream. The flow of Whychus Creek is being measured daily in two locations, one above town and one at the Locust Street bridge by Creekside Park. That information can be accessed online at wrd. state.or.us (station numbers 14075000 and 14076050) or 23 surviving are grandchildren Amie Kane-Lee, Emily Kane-Lee and wife Allison Kramer, Skyler Sun, Kayin Lee, Kalin Lee and wife Marissa, Niya Lee and hus- band Alex Goldner; and six grandchildren. All in all, not bad. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made in her memory at your local library. Please share your thoughts and memories for the family at www.DeMossDurdan.com. access it from the City web- site by searching for stream flow. Eurosports Bikes, Beer & Food Cart Garden is start- ing its fourth summer of free music. For Memorial Day weekend, they’ve added a Saturday evening in addition to Friday performances. Starting Memorial Day weekend until the first week of September a variety of regional and national per- formers in genres from rock to Americana to swing will grace the outdoor stage from 5 to 7 p.m. Trivia Night returns from 6:15 to 7:30 on Wednesdays, starting May 30. All events are free and family- and dog-friendly. Opening up the summer music scene Friday, May 25, is fiddler Bob Baker and guitar and singing virtuoso Mark Barringer. Covering everything from classics in bluegrass to rock, Bob hails from Portland where his fid- dling is showcased in sev- eral bands. Mark is origi- nally from San Francisco and is known in Sisters for testing the tone of Preston Thompson guitars. Saturday, May 26, NTT will add a third to their usual duo with Sisters favorite Chris Brown. Chris was a guitarist in Los Angeles for many years, and his chops are in evidence playing on all of NTT’s rock covers. Eurosports has shaded and sunny outdoor seating, more than 30 Northwest craft beers on tap and in bottles, wine and cider. Food carts include offerings of pizza, fresh, locally grown salads, and healthy foods. The Food Cart Garden is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get Ready for Summer Travel Call to have your brakes, alignment and suspension checked now. DAVIS TIRE Serving Sisters Since 1962 541-549-1026 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage
