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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.
I am proud to have earned the following endorsements:
Oregon School Employees
Association (OSEA)
The American Federation of
Teachers (AFT)-Oregon
Portland Community College
Classifi ed and Faculty, Academic
Professional Federations
State Representative
Tawna Sanchez
State Representative
Teresa Alonso Leon
State Senator Rob Wagner
Hillsboro Classifi ed United
Jeff Lamont, Equity and Title IX
Investigator, Portland Community
College, Offi ce of Equity & Inclusion
Shannon Eoff,
Newberg Business Owner,
Chehalem Property Management,
A.L. “Skip” Osborne, President
of Truth and Justice for All, Former
President of Portland’s NAACP,
Portland Community College
Board Member, Michael Sonnleitner
Women’s Investment
Network (WINPAC)
Rick Rogers, Community Leader,
Newberg Oregon
AND I have earned the distinction
of being a Gun Sense Candidate
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Jaime Rodriguez, Community
Leader, Hillsboro Oregon
Devin Hunter, Community Leader,
Beaverton Oregon
Phyllis Campbell Ault and Charles
R. Ault, Lake Oswego Oregon
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