Siletz news /, May 01, 2011, Page 11, Image 11

Photo by Diane Rodriquez
Courtesy photo by Jamie Mason
Tribal members and families from the Portland and Salem areas take a spring break
trip to the Wildlife Refuge Plank House in Ridgefield, Wash.
Cameron Fisher, Madison Metcalf, Mahala Fisher and Elka Fisher use their hand­
made sign to encourage people to buy lemonade to help them raise funds for the
American Red Cross. Along with Amie Fisher and Robert Williams, they raised
$112 for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
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Monte Wayne Kenttä - 1953-2011
Monte was an avid golfer, fisherman,
Monte Wayne Kentta of Lincoln City,
Ore., died of cancer at Samaritan North
sports fan and adventurer. His favorite
Lincoln Hospital on April 8, 2011. He
was 57.
pastime was being with his family.
Monte worked as a logger for 15 years
Monte was bom in Newport, Ore., to
William and Norma (Bellinger) Kentta on
after his service in the U.S. Air Force. He
changed professions and was a carpenter
May 19, 1953.
for the last 17 years of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Kathy; daughters Lisa Wagoner of Yakima,
Wash., and Jenniffer Parker of Fort Smith,
Ark.; his oldest son, Brian Kentta (Ann) of
Lithia, Fla.; youngest son, Catlin Kentta
(Heather Polly) of Salem, Ore.; sisters
Rose Kentta and Lydia Kentta; and brother
Arlen. Monte had 10 grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews whom he loved
so much. He touched so many lives in
such a short time on this earth.
A memorial service will be held in
Lincoln City in May.
As was his wish, he was cremated
and his ashes will be mixed with Kathy’s
upon her death.
Timothy Patrick Viles -1958-2011
Timothy Patrick Viles
Timothy Patrick Viles died April 15,
2011, at his home in Lincoln City, Ore.
He was 52.
He was bom Oct. 11, 1958, in Prin­
eville, Ore., to Melvin and Mary Viles.
Tim graduated from Crook County
High School in 1976 and attended
Oregon Institute of Technology. After­
ward, he began work at Tektronix and
later at Key Technology.
Tim received his bachelor’s degree
from Eastern Oregon University in busi­
ness administration. After moving to
Lincoln City with his family in 1995, he
continued his education and became cer­
tified as a CPA. He worked for multiple
organizations during his career in finance,
including Chinook Winds Casino Resort,
Salem-Keizer School District and Siletz
Tribal Business Corporation.
Tim married Tamara Jones in 1983
and they had four children, Joel, Sydney
and Ryan Viles of Portland, Ore., and
Alyson Viles of Lincoln City.
Tim enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing,
playing tennis and riding his motorcycle.
He also was dedicated to supporting
his children in their activities, such as
serving as a stroke and turn official for
Oregon Swimming.
He is survived by his four children;
his mother, Mary Service Viles of Prine­
ville; his four brothers, David Viles of
Eugene, Ore., Daniel Viles of Prineville,
Curtis Viles of Prineville and Andrew
Viles of Eugene; and his two sisters,
Melissa Viles of Prineville and Cynthia
Viles of Portland.
His father, Melvin Viles, died earlier.
A service was held April 21 at the
Congregational Church of Lincoln City.
Memorial contributions can be made
to the Portland Alcohol Research Center
of Oregon Health and Science University.
Arrangements entrusted to Pacific
View Memorial Chapel.
William ‘Junior’ Clark John - 1933-2011---------------------
William “Junior” Clark John, 77, of
Salem, Ore., died of pulmonary fibrosis
on April 17, 2011, at his home.
He was bom July 1, 1933, to Clark
and Eva (Goodell) John in Siletz, Ore. He
was the oldest of nine children.
He served in the U.S. Army from
1953 to 1955, with tours in Germany.
When he returned, he followed the love
of his life, Jane Irene Service, to Califor­
nia, participating in the Termination and
Relocation Program through the Siletz
Tribe. Junior and Jane married on Oct.
14,1955. Together they raised their three
children in California.
Junior was an active man who thor­
oughly enjoyed sports. He bowled, played
softball and basketball and, along with his
cousin, Dennis Lane, coached his son’s
winning Little League teams.
Junior was a huge fan of the Oakland
Raiders, the Oakland A’s and the Oakland
Oaks. These sports traditions are carried
on through his children and grandchildren.
Junior and Jane returned to Oregon in
1981. Junior worked for Chemawa Indian
School in the Willamette Valley until his
retirement in 1997.
His favorite pastimes involved being
with others. He loved going to his grand­
children’s sporting events. Now and
then, he liked to gamble. Junior was an
avid pinochle player and he played often
with family and friends. He even let them
win occasionally. The event he looked for­
ward to attending every year was the big
New Year’s Eve celebration at Chinook
Winds Casino.
He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Jane; daughters, Glendora (Justin)
Osborn of Okemah, Okla., Diana (Lon­
nie) Kronsteiner of Salem; son, William
C. John Jr. of Lincoln City, Ore.; siblings,
Gylene (Earl) Jones, Josephine John,
Elizabeth John, Robert “Johnnie” John,
David John, Leroy John, Lindsay John
and Ronald (Denise) John; grandchildren,
Garett John, Jeremy Smith, Markus John
and Samantha John; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
A funeral service was held April 25
on Government Hill in Siletz.
Bateman Funeral Home in Newport
handled arrangements.
William “Junior” Clark John
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