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MAY 24, 2019, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A7 obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com Evelyn Josephine Melson Franz Eloise “Ellie” Cushing November 30, 1919 – May 1, 2019 December 15, 1936 – April 23, 2019 Eloise “Ellie” Cushing passed away April 23, 2019, from health complications while residing in a memory care facility in Salem, OR. Eloise was born on December 15, 1936 in Gervais, Oregon to Karl M. Brown and Gladys Sargent. Eloise resided in Salem, OR, then moved to Medford, OR and Maui, HI with her loving husband. She graduated from Salem High School and went on to work for the Oregon Employment Department where she met her husband, Stearns Cushing Jr. She, then, accepted a new position with The Department of Corrections. Only having dated just a few months they married in December 1962. Stearns took a position in the Medford area for the Employment Department and Eloise transferred to a new job with Parole and Probations. Stearns and Eloise had almost twenty trips to various islands in Hawaii before deciding to move after retiring to make it their permanent home in Kehei, Maui, Hawaii. They were within 100 yards of the ocean and loved it from the moment they arrived. Stearns predeceased her in 1996 after 33 years of marriage. After being widowed so young and still having many years ahead Eloise decided to become Ellie. She had a routine of walking on the beach every morning, traveling to Lahaina, window shopping, stopping for coffee at Moose McGillycuddy’s, and every Sunday she would go to Kula Lodge for breakfast and just enjoy the view. She enjoyed taking pictures of the beauty surrounding her. She was an avid reader and had a guilty pleasure for her soap operas. Magnum P.l. (Tom Selleck) was a favorite and she had calendars of him from many years adorning her bedroom wall. Several years down the road in 2014 she fell and broke her hip. Thinking it was just a bruise, she waited four days before going to the doctor, she had surgery and then rehab before returning home — she did well for some time before ending up in the hospital again. After a series of health issues where she could no longer care for herself she came back to Oregon in January of 2015, and will return to be with Stearns in Maui, HI, later this year. Ellie is survived by her two stepdaughters: Charlene (Ken) Orndorff (who predeceased her on April 13, 2019), and Sharon Lou (Frank) Hoevet, and granddaughter JoElle Drumheiser (who helped in the preparation of moving Ellie’s personal belongings), all from Salem OR., and many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren who never had the opportunity to meet her. Nephews: Karl (Marilyn) Brown, Cresent City, CA., Donald (Debbie) Skeels, Merced,CA., Nieces: Beverly (Mike) Jurgensen, Portland, OR., Melody Brown (Frank Lehmann) Redding, CA., Teri (Jason) Buck, McKinleyville, CA., Cousins: Sandra Hockersmith, Redmond OR., Jim (Laurene) Brown, Gaston, OR., and Gloria Riggs, Redmond, OR. Thank you to all of our friends and family for your love and support during this diffi cult time. Assisting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Harlan Jay Pigsley November 26, 1932 – April 15, 2019 Born November 26, 1932 in Wagner, South Dakota to Walt and Carrie Pigsley, Harlan Jay Pigsley died in Seattle on April 15, 2019. He was 86. A proud member of the Yankton Sioux tribe, Harlan, along with his siblings, attended Pierre Indian Boarding School, followed by Pierre High School where he excelled in track, basketball and baseball before graduating in 1952. After high school, it was off to the Navy with stops in San Diego, Rhode Island and the USS Gilmore in Key West, FL. In 1959, Harlan was sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois where he met Jeanie Thwaite, a Navy WAVE in training from Portland, OR. They married on August 4, 1960 before landing at Agana Naval Base in Guam. While there, son Thomas was born in 1961, followed 15 months later by Douglas (Gar) in 1962. After serving on the USS Dixie in 1963 and in H. Pigsley 1964, it was off to Vincennes, IN where Jay worked as a recruiter in a small offi ce at the library. While there, son number three arrived, Andrew, in 1966. The last stop in Harlan’s naval career was a two-year stint in Rota, Spain serving on the submarine tender USS Holland. 20 years serving in the Navy was complete. After his service, the family settled in Keizer, OR where Harlan started another 20- year career at Chemawa Indian School. He worked in the maintenance division alongside his brother Wayland and later brother Donald. After retiring in 1991, Harlan spent his days enjoying long walks, woodworking and early morning coffee with friends at the local McDonalds. Harlan was very proud of his Native American heritage. He knew the history of his family and was happy to share it. His great grandfather was Chief Running Bull, a prominent member of the Yankton tribe. He rarely missed his annual summer trip to Wagner to honor his tribe Evelyn Josephine Melson Franz was born in Salem, Oregon on November 30,1919 to parents Roy and Etta Melson. She had two brothers, Lewis and David, and a sister Ruth. Evelyn was raised in Keizer and lived there until her passing on May 1, 2019 at age 99. She attended Keizer Elementary School, Parrish Junior High School, Salem High School, and Capital Business College. When Evelyn was seven, the family moved to the thirty-fi ve acre Four Firs Farm in Keizer. At age twelve her father gave her a horse and with Madame Queen she loved to explore the rural area. Farm chores were part of her life and, according to her brother Lewis, Evelyn was not only the fastest at picking fruit but fearless at the top of a cherry tree. On a trip to the Oregon coast in the 1930s she met Ewald Franz. In 1940 Evelyn and Ewald were married and had three children: Stanley, Allan and Genese. Evelyn worked for the Salem School District serving as an administrative assistant until her retirement in 1981. She was a strong, indepen- dent woman who loved her family deeply. Get togethers meant the world to her and were enjoyed by all. She had a never ending curiosity and never let age get in her way. Evelyn questioned everything with sincerity, had child like enthusiasm, and an endless and ancestors, and of course visit the tribal casino. He spent his fi nal years near his son Doug and daughter- in-law Peggy in Seattle, WA enjoying many family dinners and holidays with grandkids Charlie and Nora. We will forever remember him for his hard work and humor, his generosity and jokes. He was very loved and truly a gem. Harlan was proceeded in death by wife Jeanie and son Tom as well as brothers Wayland, Donald and Sylvan and sisters Corrine and Erma. He is survived by his sons Doug and wife Peggy, Seattle, Andy and wife Kippi, Henrico, VA and grandchildren Andrew, Mary Beth, Charlie and Nora. He is also survived by sisters Lois Pinkus, Carol Howe and brother Lyle, all of Chicago. A graveside service will be held at the Chemawa Indian School Cemetery in Salem, OR at 11am June 15, followed by a reception. wit. She was kind and friendly to everyone she met. Never a complainer, she once referred to growing up during the De- pression as “getting what you needed, not what you wanted”. Evelyn was constant- ly involved in some type of activity from working in her yard to watching Se- E. Franz attle Mari- ner games to knitting to genealogy. She took great pride in her heritage and was the family historian long before internet research. Note- books she compiled over the years have been shared with family members across the country. She was a proud member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) for over 55 years holding many offi ces including Regent from 1983-1984. Volunteer work was important to her and she devoted herself to the Keizer Heritage Museum where a room is named in her honor. She also spent time volunteering at the Salem Public Library and the Oregon State Capitol. Evelyn loved to travel and enjoyed bringing home souvenirs from around the world. Her destinations included Hawaii, China, Russia, Panama and many European countries. She was predeceased by her husband Ewald and her son Stanley. She is survived by her son Allan (Margie) Franz, daughter Genese (Mike) Mullin, and daughter-in-law Jana Franz; grandchildren Beth Travnicek, Katie Franz, Jeff Mullin and Kyle Franz; and great grandchildren Jack Travnicek, Grace Travnicek, Anders Mullin and Darby Franz. She is also survived by a large number of nieces, nephews and many loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 600 State Street, Salem, Oregon. Evelyn was a lifetime member of the church. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be given to the Keizer Heritage Museum. Thanks are given to the staff at Salem Hospital and especially Avamere Court at Keizer and Serenity Hospice for the care given Evelyn and the support given to her family. Arrangements by City View Funeral Home. Jan Lewis Shidler March 13, 1938 – May 19, 2019 KEIZER - Jan Lewis Shidler passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2019 at the age of 81. Jan was born in Wichita, KS on March 13, 1938. The Shidler family relocated to the Northwest, landing in Keizer when he was 8 years old. He loved Keizer and Oregon. He attended North High participating in wrestling and football, graduating in 1956. He attended Oregon State University majoring in Biology, marrying his fi rst wife Donise Brown, and graduating with a BS in Biology in 1960. He continued on to graduate studies in Wisconsin and Alaska. Jan taught science and coached wrestling at several Salem area secondary schools for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Jan was active in his com- munity serving as president for Salem Education Associa- tion, Marion County Master Gardeners, and Independence Wagon Wheelers. Jan enjoyed hunting, fi shing on the Oregon Coast,and working on wood and metal projects in his shop. In his younger days he spent time riding dirt bikes with his sons. He was a gifted handyman and if something “broke” he fi xed it. He is survived by J. Shidler wife Judy; son Kyle Shidler, Plano, TX; daughter Kathy Dehart (Steve) Mulino, OR; son Karl Shidler (Shannon) Canby, OR; step daughters Kris Osmus (John) and Kerry Hoffman, Vancouver, WA; sister Kay Egle, brother Karl Shidler; grandchildren: Stacie Shidler, Kyra Dehart, Sam Shidler, Zachary Hoffman, Jocelyn Hoffman, Sky Hall, and his Golden Retriever Grady. Jan was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. A celebration of life with open house was held at McNary Golf Club on Thursday, May 23. Mildred L. Brinlee Personal Representative NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS J. Kevin Shuba OSB No. 914263 Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. 1011 Commercial Street NE Salem, OR 97301 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION Probate Department public notices NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION PROBATE DEPARTMENT PO Box 470 Salem, OR 97308 Ph: (503) 399-1070 Fax: (503) 371-2927 Email: fgreen@sglaw.com 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 Personal Representative J. Kevin Shuba OSB No. 914263 Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. 1011 Commercial Street NE Salem, OR 97301 5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 120, Portland, Oregon 97239. Dated and fi rst published this 24th day of May, 2019. Kenneth Martin Personal Representative 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH MAY McHARGUE, AKA RUTH TARRAN McHARGUE, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 19PB03463 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative, c/o Freeman Green, Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church St. SE, Suite 200, PO Box 470, Salem, OR 97308, within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative. Dated and fi rst published on May 24, 2019. Ruth L. Stevens, Personal Representative Attorney For Personal Representative: Freeman Green, OSB #080737 Saalfeld Griggs PC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION Probate Department No. 19PB03702 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of HAZEL DARLEEN KEATON, also known as HAZEL DARLEEN TRINNEER, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualifi ed as the personal representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Garrett Hemann Robertson P .C., 1011 Commercial Street N.E., Salem, Oregon 97301, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of this court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and fi rst published this 24th day of May, 2019. Stephen R. Keaton, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION Probate Department IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION Probate Department Case No. 19PB02399 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of: EDWARD J. MARTIN, Deceased. The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Marion, Probate Department, in Case Number 19PB02399, has appointed Kenneth Martin, Personal Representative of the Estate of Edward J. Martin, Deceased. Within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, all persons having claims against the estate shall present the claims to the Personal Representative’s counsel, HAN Legal, 5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 120, Portland, Oregon 97239. Claims not so presented may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding TAKE NOTICE THAT additional information may be obtained from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Hilary A. Newcomb of HAN Legal, at No. 19PB03703 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD O. BRINLEE,also known as DON BRINLEE, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualifi ed as the personal representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C., 1011 Commercial Street N.E., Salem, Oregon 97301, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of this court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and fi rst published this 24th day of May, 2019. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS The Circuit Court of Marion County, Oregon, has appointed Allan Franz as personal representative of the Estate of Evelyn Josephine Franz, deceased, Case No. 19PB03905. All persons having claims against the estate must present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in care of the lawyer for the personal representative, Jennifer B. Todd, 1855 Fairgrounds Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Claims must be presented within four months after May 24, 2019, the date of fi rst publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain more information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Jennifer B. Todd, Lawyer 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 No. 19PB03033 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of DANIEL JAMES RAK Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualifi ed as the personal representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of fi rst publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C., 1011 Commercial Street N.E., Salem, Oregon 97301, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of this court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and fi rst published this 24th day of May, 2019. Linda J. Lambert Personal Representative J. Kevin Shuba OSB No. 914263 Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. 1011 Commercial Street NE Salem, OR 97301 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
