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JUNE 12, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com John Leroy Sanford January 8, 1931 – May 23, 2015 John Sanford was born and raised in Kalispell, Mont. The family moved to Spo- kane, Wash. where he gradu- ated from John Rogers High School. The family moved to Salem in 1949. He served in the U.S. Ma- rine Corps for a short time, ranking corporal upon dis- charge. In 1951 he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War, receiving several medals for his service. After his discharge, he en- tered a trade school for auto body repair. Once completed, he moved back to Salem to join the family-owned busi- ness, Sandy’s Garage, volun- teering at Keizer Fire Depart- ment as deputy chief, arson On the hunt Students at Crosshill Chris- tian School took part in a scavenger hunt Thursday, June 4 that led them to the Keizer- times offi ce to pick up a bag of sprinkles. investigator and EMT. He his oldest son, James Rob- worked for Allstate Insurance ert Sanford (Bob) from Texas. Company as a property fi eld He is survived by his wife adjuster from 1964 until his Norma, brother Glenn, sister retirement in 1987. Laura, and his children John E. John was one of fi ve charter (Jack) Sanford of Salem, Jean members of of the Brooks of Salem Keizer Elks Lodge. and Jane Fitzgerald They got the lodge of Rutland, Mass. up and running suc- and their mother Jo cessfully. Ann, nine grand- Some of his hob- children and 12 bies were gardening, great-grandchildren. travel and square A celebration of dancing, yet he truly his life was held at enjoyed restoring Keizer Elks Lodge old cars, home re- on June 11. J. Sandford pair and his yearly In lieu of fl owers, elk hunting adven- please send dona- tures with his sons and friends. tions to the Alzheimer’s Asso- John was preceded in death ciation. Arrangements were by by his brother, Duane, and Keizer Funeral Chapel. Top: Mason Zeeb, Isaiah Schaffner, Jack Davis, Landon Schindler, Noah Wade and Drew Schmidt. Right: Carter Gill, Tanner Griffi th, Jacob Hardin and Lo- gan Bennett. Below: (front row) Emily He- usser, Madeline Gill, Alexis Nicholson, driver Cheryl Davis. (back row) Macy Thomas, Bri- anna Saleen, Abby Johnson. Forest Fair at CCC June 20 2017 theme iris selected LET’S HUSTLE TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE! Saturday, August 15 The theme iris for the 2017 Keizer Iris Festival has been cho- sen. Solar Fire, a tall bearded orange and red bloom was chosen in honor of the solar eclipse that will be seen on Keizer’s 45th parallel on Aug. 17, 2017. The theme iris is announced now so that artists can begin to plan their entries into next May’s offi cial Iris Festival art chosen as part of the Keizer Art Association’s Celebration of Flowers exhibition held each year. To learn more visit schrinersgardens.com. Strawberries • Raspberries • Loganberries FRUIT STAND MON TO SAT 7:30 AM TO 6:00 PM • SUN 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM NOW OPEN 8K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Kids 1K Register at activesalem.com/high-street-hustle Break out your bellbottoms, leisure suits, and platform shoes — costumes are encouraged! 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 5682 Silverton Road NE, Salem • www.NannemanFarms.com • 503-362-6070 Tasty Deals From Your Local Keizer McDonald’s ® 6025 Keizer Station Blvd NE 4880 River Rd NE Redeemable at: 6025 Keizer Station Blvd NE, Keizer 4880 River Road NE, Keizer © 2015 McDonald’s Valid Thru: 6/30/15 Redeemable at: 6025 Keizer Station Blvd NE, Keizer 4880 River Road NE, Keizer ©2015 The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca Cola” is a registered trademark of The Coca Cola Company. © 2015 McDonald’s Valid Thru: 6/30/15 The Oregon Forest Fair is returning this month to Chemeketa Community Col- lege. The event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20, was held at Chemeketa 10 years. It’s been held every year since, but this is the fi rst time back at Chemeketa. The expo and educational event is free and open to the public. There will be dozens of exhibits representing a wide range of forest products and services, including four educa- tional panel presentations. The event is put on by the Oregon Small Woodlands As- sociation. For more informa- tion, visit www.oswa.org or call Gene and Lynnette Henshaw at 503-623-5759. When the event was last at CCC, Gene Henshaw noted about 750 people attended. He expects between that many and 1,000 people this year.
