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4 Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries James ‘Jim’ Concannon July 8, 1944 – January 15, 2022 Jim passed away peace- fully from complications of lung cancer on Saturday, January 15, at St. Charles Hospital in Bend. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jim and Levina Concannon and raised in Mason City, Iowa. He was a brother to Mary and Omar, father to three sons, and longtime resident of Sisters, moving here in 1990. Jim was well-known throughout the Sisters community and had many friends and acquaintances. In his early years, he was employed in the profession of land surveying. When he moved to Sisters, he worked for local businesses, including Sisters Bakery. Before retiring, he worked at Lonesome Water Bookstore for his best friend, Tom. In retirement, he could be found volunteering for Habitat ReStore and help- ing a friend and her children in the community with their needs. His hobbies included hiking in the mountains and spending time at the Oregon coast camping near the beach. He was an avid photographer, baker, and all- around handyman. He had a gypsy soul and loved the outdoors. His son will spread his ashes at several beauti- ful places on his way back to Iowa. His family would like to thank his healthcare providers and the St. Charles Family Care Clinic in Sisters for keeping an eye on him. Although gone, he will be remembered fondly by his friends, family, and commu- nity. Be content that he was able to enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon the last three decades of his life. Don Berry Tine Thissen April 11, 1953 – January 13, 2022 March 4, 1942 – January 17, 2022 Don Berry crossed over while coming home from a last great-outdoors adven- ture, crabbing offshore in Newport, Oregon. Don was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Earle and Jean Berry. He was raised on a farm in Michigan, where he learned to fish and hunt, his life- long passions. Following high school, he attended Adams State University in Colorado and Universidad de las Americas in Mexico. In 1983, in Denver, where he was a coun- selor at a county cen- ter for the disabled, Don met Barbara Wilhelm, a supervisor at the facility. <He followed me home and never left,= accord- ing to Barbara. They mar- ried in 1985 in Redstone, Colorado. After four years in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the couple moved to Santa Fe, where Don became an auto sales- man, a career that sup- ported the enthusiastic, friendly man for most of his life. His favorite job, however, was back in Colorado, where he had once been a <hot air bal- loon chaser= in a summer job. Four more years found Don and Barbara on the road again to Eugene, Oregon, in an old 973 Winnebago. He wanted to live where he could catch salmon. Another four years passed before the couple uprooted one last time to move to their <cabin in the mountains= in Tollgate, where they have resided since. On January 17, 2022, in Maastricht, The Netherlands, our Dutch Cowgirl Tine Thissen quietly rode on her final journey into the sunset. Born March 4, 1942 in Maastricht, Tine leaves behind her son, Mischa VanDalsen; sister, Karin Prince; grandchildren, Jesse and Renee; as well as count- less family, friends, and extended family, both at home and in Sisters. Her many years in Sisters were among the happiest of her life. She loved her work and felt like she belonged here. The mountains, the lakes, the magnificent Ponderosa trees, the wild- life& and oh, the horses! They filled her heart with joy! Tine met so many won- derful people; made so many dear, unforgettable friends. She leaves us with loving gratitude for spir- ited friendships forged, and kindness shared with a As Barbara taught art and painted, Don trans- ferred from cars to rec- reational vehicle sales in 2000, beginning at Big Country RV and finish- ing at All Seasons RV and Marine. His life was filled with fishing and hunting. As a couple, the Berrys were often at a site where Don fished or hunted while his wife sketched and painted landscapes and wildlife. Their huskies were always along. He was a man very proud of his wife9s success in her paintings and other artistic endeavors. Don also easily devel- oped friendships with like-minded hunters and fishermen. His free days were spent on fun adven- tures with a wide selec- tion of friends, whether or not any game was tagged or bagged. One of these friends, thinking of Don, said, <There9s a special place in Heaven for hunt- ers and fishermen.= Don is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Jean; brother, Doug; sis- ter, Linda Maycroft; and stepdaughter, Kris Schuler; along with Nikki and Aki, the family dogs. A celebration of life will be held in April. 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