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6 ▼ N o vm b r 1990 T )w t out In memory HAL JONES AUTOMOTIVE JOY ENTERPRISES Bill Joy Paul Simon Christopher Abbate A In memory of Lance Laneer 5111 NE Fremont We’ll miss him. Portland, OR 97213 288-1130 Meet Harry H ay founder of the Modern Gay Wednesday, Movement... November 14,7:30pm at Powell’s Books, 10th & West Burnside .. .and biographer Stuait Timmons author of The Trouble with Harry Hay L f lo p y E D IT IO fl/ BOOK/TORE — vy — T MON-SflT 11 -7 SUN 12-5 ▼ 1864 S€ HAWTHORNE 8LVD. PORTLAND. OR 97214 (503) 236-4628 W e have received our 1991 calendars, new women's music (CD's & tapes) and many more gift ideas for the holiday season!. ,/ Keith ("Sw eed") L Short K eith L. Short, known to all as “Sweed,” fter courageously living with full left his body Sept. 27, 1990, ending six blown AIDS for seven and a half years of living with AIDS. He was 36. years, Paul Simon Christopher Abbate Sweed was diagnosed HIV-positive in late died of complications of the disease in his 1984 and continued working until failing health Eastmorcland home on Aug. 22. He was 41. made it impossible. Many stays at the hospital Paul was bom Dec. 15,1948 in New York due to bouts with PCP, anemia, and surgeries, City. He was an antique dealer who specialized in art deco merchandise. He had lived in Guam, confined him at home during which time Sweed Japan, Florida, Atlanta and Canada. He owned created unique, beautiful, urban folk art from recycled plastics, costume jewelry, and all that Zeon and Fifty Below, a pair of antique shops glitters-----There has never been anyone who in Minneapolis, before moving to Portland in loved Star Trek more! 1987. Paul was also an accomplished pianist, Sweed relocated from Chicago to Oregon in and was fluent in Russian and Japanese. 1973 and graduated from the Portland Commu Survivors include his life partner, Mike Houston of Portland; his mother and stepfather, nity College Food Service and Culinary Program in 1975. Tamara and Dimitri Ivanoff, Winnipeg, Manitoba; father Judge Paul J. Abbate, Promfret, Maryland; sister Maria Rossi, Blackburg, Virginia; brother Michael of Fresno, California; and Five nieces. Burial was in Lakewood, New Jersey. A memorial service and tree planting ceremony will be held at the HIV Day Center at a date to be announced. The family suggests that remembrances be contributions to the HIV Day Center (3835 SW Kelly, Portland, 97201) or to the Lazarus Community (1915 NW Northrup, Portland, 97219). Vincent Zepeda V incent Zepeda died of complications related to AIDS at a Portland hospital after a 14-month struggle. He was 45. Vincent will be sorely missed by his lover, Lucky, his close and caring family, and his His love for the restaurant business, many long-time friends in the Portland area. combined with his talent for creating wonderful He was bom in Texas, grew up in Woodbum, lived in Los Angeles and Bend, but spent most cuisine, motivated Sweed in his career as he of his last 12 years in Portland. In recent years, became a chef at several of Portland’s Fmest dining establishments. Vincent worked primarily as a nurse and caregiver for individual patients and care Sweed adored this state and was an facilities. Vincent is remembered as a fun- Oregonian in the truest sense. He made his loving, energetic and out-going man who loved voice heard concerning human rights, partici people and life. He loved and had a knack for pating as a member of the “Burnside 18,” and gardening and loved to travel. did volunteer work at several AIDS hospices. Contributions in his name may be made to Many friends will miss Sweed. He gave so the Cascade AIDS Project or other much love that we shall always remember and organizations which help people with AIDS. cherish his lovable, original character. IHH i^uii y* Stepping Up Is Easier Than You Think! m fc;1. Have you been wanting a larger home, or perhaps one with more amenities? Let me put my experience to work for you to make your dreams a reality. Member Million Dollar Club Come see us and enjoy a unique selection of gifts for you or someone special! ■ini B r id g e t o w n R e a l t y 503 / 287-9370 just out — Scott Bottaro 503/234-1887 Oregon’s lesbian and gay newsmagazine for 7 great years!
