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Appeal Tribune Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3A OBITUARIES Allan W. Gray Aug. 29, 1927 — Jan. 6, 2017 Allan Williamson Gray was born in Portland, one of seven children to Wil- liam and Eliza (Duncan) Gray. Following his service in the Army during WWII, Allan earned his master’s degree at Oregon State University. He wrestled and played football through a scholarship for the Beavers. He taught for five years in the Salem area before returning to Portland, where he taught math at Woodrow Wilson High School for 29 years. He loved coaching football and wrestling. Allan worked as a geologist during the summer months. During re- tirement, Allan began a second career in the insurance business. He shared over 47 years with his first wife, Margaret Bennett. They had two daughters, Trudy and Greta. Margaret preceded him in death in 2000. Allan then shared 14 years with his wife, Gerrie Faessler. Together they resided in Silver- ton. Allan is preceded in death by his par- ents and siblings: Mary, Jessie, Duncan, Billy, and Elza. He is survived by wife Gerrie Faessler-Gray; sister Patty Hil- dreth; daughters Trudy Kenyon and Gre- ta Gray; grandchildren Joni Sweetman, Joe Schmeer, and Amber, Rachael, Heather and Brian Kenyon; eight step- children; and 22 step-grand and great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at The Aerie at Eagle Landing in Happy Valley. A memorial service with the extended family will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements with Unger Funeral Chapel. Margaret Harmon-Usher March 10, 1947 — Jan. 16, 2017 On Monday, Jan. 16, Margaret Har- mon-Usher earned her angel wings and reunited with her family that arrived in heaven be- fore her. Margaret battled can- cer for two years with such a positive attitude, sense of humor and amaz- ing fortitude that she inspired all those who knew and loved her. Cancer did not dim her shining spirit. She remained fiercely independent almost to the very end. Born in Jenkins, Kentucky, Margy moved to Silverton in 1957 with her fam- ily, including 12 siblings, and made the town her home for most of her life. Margy was known as the family histo- rian, an exceptional cook and talented craftswoman. On any summer day you could find her in her garden tending her plants, by the riverbank fishing or scour- ing garage sales for her next treasure. She had a ready smile and open heart. Margaret is survived by daughter Brenda Hinau; son-in-law Kenneth Hi- nau; grandchildren Andrew Lee, Kait- lynn Hinau and Konnor Hinau; and sib- lings Don Harmon, Lucky Harmon, Bruce Harmon, Patsy Stroud, Carol Sun- det, Ellen Goldblatt and Jane Fish. She is also survived by her loving companion of these last years, Corbie Chance. In the favored words of the Harmon clan: “We love you more.” A remembrance service will be held this summer. Obituary Policy Free obituaries run on a space-avail- able, first-come, first-serve basis, and are subject to editing. Maximum length is 250 words. Photos may be submitted, but are not guaranteed to be published. Paid obituaries are handled by adver- tising and are also subject to editing. Deadline for obituaries is 11 a.m. Fri- day for publication the following Wednesday. To submit: email sanews@salem.gan- nett.com, fax 503-399-6706 or call 503- 399-6794. Salem Health offers 800 free flu vaccines WHITNEY M. WOODWORTH STATESMAN JOURNAL Flu season is in full up- swing in Oregon. To com- bat the rise in new influ- enza cases, Salem Health is offering 800 free flu vaccines through the Mid- Willamette Valley. It is the first time in re- cent history Salem Health has offered free flu shots. Hospital officials said the free vaccines are being provided in response to the needs of the local com- munity. “We want to reach out to people living in Marion and Polk counties to help protect them from the flu virus,” said Leilani Slama, vice president of commu- nity engagement at Salem Health. “This has been an especially bad year for the flu and it’s not too late to get a shot. Our main goal is to make it conve- nient as possible for peo- ple to get those shots.” Salem Health’s emer- gency room, along with hospitals across Oregon, saw a spike in the number of patient visits in Decem- ber and January. Normal- ly, the department treats about 300 patients a day, but the recent flu season — combined with a grow- ing population — led the number of daily patients to increase by about 20 percent. In the past two weeks, about 350 people were ad- mitted to Salem’s emer- gency room each day. All area hospitals are experi- encing similarly high vol- umes. Local emergency response crews are also reporting “unprecedent- ed activity,” according to hospital officials. More than 1,400 pa- tients tested positive for the flu in Oregon during the first week of 2017. Da- ta from the Oregon Health Authority indicates the number of flu cases will continue to climb. On Jan. 18, 49 patients at Salem Health hospital tested positive for influ- enza A. The free vaccine offered by Salem Health will protect against strain A. With 98.2 percent of positive tests in Oregon confirmed to be influenza A, it is the most common strain this flu season. Salem Health is offer- ing a total of 800 free flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis at sev- eral locations. 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