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PAGE A4L KEIZERTIMESL MAY 4L 2018 obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com Phyllis Deane Berrum Marjorie Ann Gustafson June 22L 1939 - April 24L 2018 August 6L 1939 - April 24L 2018 She was generous to a Phyllis Deane Berrum, a resident of Keizer, Ore., for fault with her time and her nearly 50 years, died peacefully talents. She loved life, laughter, in her sleep last Tuesday, April dancing, travel and continuing to learn. She was an avid reader, 24. Phyllis was born and raised in a wicked pinochle player, and Stockton, Calif. She graduated in her later years relished from Stockton College High working as the secretary and School in 1957 and received volunteering with the food a teaching degree from San bank at Faith Lutheran Church Francisco State in 1961. Soon in Keizer. She will be greatly missed by family and after college, she met friends, including her and married Henry special friend Michelle (Bud) Berrum and Deplois and her dog, moved to Minden, Nev. Coco. She took a teaching Phyllis was preceded job in Carson City and in death by her brother, thus began a long and Jerry Coon. She is distinguished career in survived by her brother education. That career P. Berrum and sister in-law, Larry was briefl y interrupted and Lenore Coon of with the arrival of her two children. In 1968, she and Stockton, her daughter, Stacey Bud moved the family to Albany, Berrum of Ashland and her Ore., followed by a move to the son and daughter-in-law, Scott then unincorporated town of Berrum and Laura Lull of Keizer, the following year. She Hermosa Beach, CA. A service will be held at taught fourth grade in Gervais, Faith Lutheran Church in then Monitor. In 1983 she and Bud Keizer on Saturday, June 2, at divorced. At that time, she 11 a.m. A light lunch will be advanced her career by training served after the service. In lieu as a reading specialist, eventually of fl owers, donations can be obtaining an advanced degree made to the Myasthenia Gravis from Oregon State University Foundation (www.myasthenia. while working for the org) or the Oregon Humane Reedville School District and Society (www.oregonhumane. org) in her name. then for the State of Oregon. Marjorie Ann Gustafson was erie Leigh Walker in 1962 fol- born August 6, 1936 in Oregon lowed by Bradley Evan Walker City to Louise L. and George in 1963 were born. After her sec- L. Melum. The family ond marriage ended, including younger sister Marjorie and her two Barbara Melum Hanson children relocated to moved from Canby to To- Willark Park in Keiz- ledo, OR where she grad- er, OR from Spring- uated from Toledo High in fi eld. She cared for 1954. During her school years she was a Rainbow M. Gustafson her aging parents who retired from Girl, a forestry lookout for the Lincoln County Fire Patrol their farm in Canby in addi- Association, studied the clarinet tion to raising her two children. and piano. At an early age she Marjorie became involved with was diagnosed with a rare eye the WPGC, Wednesday night cancer which resulted in sev- bowling league, joined PEO eral surgeries, loss of an eye and sisters, supported Deepwood radiation therapies at UOMS and the Holiday Greens Show. She ended her working ca- now OHSU in Portland OR. This required long road trips reer with the Marion Polk and stays with her grandmother County Food share in 2010. She was able visit her two in Oregon City. She attended the University grandchildren in California of Oregon where she joined over the years. Marjorie is sur- the Sigma Kappa sorority, then vived by her daughter, Valerie, moved to Portland University granddaughter Mychala Barnes, while working as an offi ce clerk grandson Niki Barnes, niece in a medical doctor’s offi ce be- Suzanne Hanson and her dear fore taking the vacation of a friend Debi Mott. A graveside service was held lifetime to Hawaii. She then settled down and married her May 1 at Mt. View Cemetery in high school sweetheart, Thom- Oregon City at 11 am. In lieu as Walker, also from Toledo, in of fl owers please make a dona- 1961. They moved around with tion in Marjorie’s name to the the U.S. Air Force and then OHSU Casey Eye Institute. landed in Albuquerque, New Assisting the family is Virgil T. Mexico, where fi rst born Val- Golden Funeral Service. Dorothy Elaine (Rush) Nolan February 2L 1926 – March 26L 2018 Dorothy Elaine (Rush) Nolan went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2018 in Milwaukie OR at the age of 92. Dorothy was born in St. Louis, Ore., on February 2, 1926 to George T. Rush and Lena Seifer. She graduated from Gervais High School and afterwards went on to attend college for a few years. On October 8, 1946 at the Sacred Heart Church in Gervais, OR, she married her true love Alford Nolan. Together, they lovingly raised fi ve children. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Alford and son Danny. She is survived by her children: Tim, Aleta (Tom), Susan (Joel), and Jonalyn; as well as three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Dorothy was a very active lady. She was an extremely hard worker and would tackle any challenge. Amidst the plethora of occupations she held you could include: librarian, berry farm owner and homemaker. D. Nolan When she wasn’t hard at work, she would volunteer her skills at a variety of locations in which her caring heart could be seen. Some of the locations she spent her time at include St Edward’s Altar Society, Salem African Violets Society, Willamette Valley Porcelain Artists, and she also belonged to the Questors – Chapter 845. In her down time, Dorothy loved to garden and do china painting. Her passion for her fl owers and gardening was rivaled only by her love for her family. Family gatherings were a delight for her and she enjoyed actively investing in her relationship with her friends and family. Her dream was to express her love through her family. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest and to the Defeat Diabetes Foundation in Salem Oregon. Larry J. Byers June 6L 1950 – February 1L 2018 Larry J. Byers of Keizer, Oregon passed away on February 1, 2018. He was born June 6, 1950 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, as a member of the Cherokee Nation. Larry grew up in Southern Oregon, where he met and mar- ried his wife, Suzanne (Petsch) Byers in 1967. He attended Southern Oregon College and Portland State University where he earned his Bachelor of Sci- ence in Education and his Mas- ter’s Degree in Educational Ad- ministration. Larry moved his family to Keizer, Oregon when he began his career at Chemawa Indian School in 1976. Larry’s passion for the youth he served spanned several decades, dur- ing which time, he continued to teach and coach football, wrestling, basketball and base- ball. Larry was known for his dedication to his students, and is remembered for greeting them each morning as they arrived for class, honoring his athletes at the Exchange Club, and guid- ing them to fi nd success in their lives. He was an innovator in this way, and worked with the university system to enable his scholars’ pathways to a higher education. Larry was proud to have capped his career as a Supervisor/Superintendent at Chemawa after a 30-year ten- ure. He was also instrumental in establishing Bureau of Indian Affairs national educational policy before he retired. Larry’s love for his family was paramount. He talked with pride about his children, and his grandchildren were the loves of his life. Annual spring break getaways, visits to Disneyland or time spent with the grand- children visit- ing their Nona and Papa were the highlights of his life. With the move from Southern Or- egon, Larry L. Byers made new re- lationships but never parted with the “Bunch,” a group of steadfast friends. The Bunch have gathered since their college years for an annual re- treat, playing softball, golf and enjoying fun times reliving many memories. Larry was a long-time member of the Salem Golf Course, spending many a day out on the green or shar- ing stories in the clubhouse. He was also a member of the U.S. Bowling Congress and bowled at the local, state and national levels. Larry and family were members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem. Larry is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his mother, Norma, and sister, Carol; son Joey and his wife, Yvonne, and their children; and daughters Jodi and Janelle. His father, Joe, preceded him in death. A memorial will be held on May 20th at Salem Golf Course from 2:00 to 4 p.m. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service is in care of arrangements. Sarah Grider FOR OREGON STATE SENATE Hello friends and neighbors Thank pou for staping engaged in the election process and taking time to research the candidates. Our district has changed a lot over the pears and we deserve leadership that is willing to represent those changes and the wonderful diversitp that exists here. We also have a lot of social issues that are being ignored like the housing crisis, lack of familp wage jobs and an immigrant communitp afraid of the political rhetoric and aggression towards their families. As pour State Senator I would stand up to do what is right for our communities and to bring new opportunities to our region. As an Educational Assistant in Special Education, I know how so manp of our students are being left behind due to partisan issues. In Salem, I will work with whomever I need to in order to get our schools back up from the bottom of success and funding rates. Thank you all so much for your support. 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