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PAGE A8, KEIZERTIMES, JUNE 14, 2019 obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com Lecinda Sue (Kmetko) Mitchell March 2, 1944-May 31, 2019 James Terence Havel September 15, 1942 – May 24, 2019 James Terence Havel died on May 24, 2019 in Portland after a brief illness. Jim was born in 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. Jim dedi- cated his life to public ser- vice. He was a Committee Administrator for the State Jim Havel Senate for 12 years. He served on the Salem-Keiz- er School Board. He later moved to Washington D.C. where he was instrumental in creating the Americans with Disabilities Act and was na- tional vice president of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. In 1996, Jim published his 2-volume book, US Presidents and the Elections; A Biographical and Historical Guide. Jim is survived by his wife, Roberta Feinstein Havel, their daughter Lianna Havel; his three children from his fi rst marriage; Julie Long, Emily Havel and Jay Havel. Service has been held. Contributions in his name may be made to the ACLU. Lecinda Sue (Kmetko) sorts. She was known to cro- Mitchell (March 2, 1944), fol- chet afghans for all those she lowing several long battles with loved. Some of her favorite cancer, died at home in Keiz- pastimes include doting on her er, on May 31, 2019. grandchildren, and tell- Thomas Mitchell, her ing people about her husband of more than daughter’s dental prac- 55 years, and children tice and enlightening Jason Mitchell and people to the existence Leslie Mitchell, were of Pink Martini (the by her side. band her son works Born in Raven- for). She supported na, Ohio to Keith and numerous political and L. Mitchell Wilma (Biles) Km- social causes. She was etko, the family then quick to smile, and moved to Tucson, guests in her home Ariz., in the 1950s were typically well fed. and eventually settled She is survived by in Phoenix where she her husband Thom- graduated from Carl as (Keizer, Ore.), son Aug. 7, 1941 – June 3, 2019 Hayden High School Jason (Portland, Ore- Robert “Bob” Bernard Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in 1962. She excelled gon), daughter Leslie at math, studied dance (Tualatin, Ore.) as well Ruhr, age 77, of Keizer, passed 1375 Lockhaven Dr NE, with her twin sister Linda and as grandchildren Parker, Ri- away on Monday June 3, 2019. Keizer, OR 97303. Arrange- younger sister Nancy, and en- ley, and Lillie, and son-in-law A memorial service will occur ments with Howell, Edwards, joyed cheerleading and pom Nick. Her sunbeam presence Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11 Doerksen Funeral Home of a.m. at The Church of Jesus Salem. pom groups throughout high will never be forgotten. school. Her positivity, en- thusiasm and loyalty carried through her adult life and were refl ected in the support and Sept. 2, 1956 – May 5, 2019 love she showed to her family He is survived by his dogs that he loved so much, Dean Veneman passed and friends. In December 1963, she away Sunday, May 5, at his brother Rick Veneman of Marley and Velvet. Veneman was preceded Turner; sister married her high school home in Salem. in death by his father and He was born in Salem Sally Teel of sweetheart in front of family mother, sisters Linda Coiteux and friends in Phoenix, Ariz. Sept. 2, 1956, to Orville and Modesto,Ca- and Dorothy Lute and niece lif.; brother- After the arrival of son Jason, Maebelle Veneman. Bobbie Lynn. Veneman graduated from in-law Alvin the family of three moved to A Celebration of Life is Fullerton, Calif. for the birth McNary High school 1974. Lute of Salem; slated for June 23 at Sleepy niec- of daughter Leslie. From there He held many different jobs seven the family moved to Tacoma, during his life, but mostly es and fi ve D. Veneman Hollow Clubhouse 1916 Icabod Street N.E. in Salem Wash., and eventually in Ti- worked for himself as owner nephews and from 1 to 3 p.m. gard, Ore. in 1981. In 1993 she of Dean’s Landscaping and several great nieces and nephews; and his moved to Salem with husband Dean’s Installation. Tom to help run the moving and storage business they pur- chased. In 1998, they built their dream home together in Keizer. Thanks in part to her fi nancial and bookkeeping skills, they sold the business and retired in 2013. Cindy, as family and friends knew her, loved Christmas, home decorating (she was a champion wall paper-er), dance and arts and crafts of all Robert Ruhr Dean Veneman crossword Thai restaurant opens in Sandy River Center By HUNTER C. BOMAR Of the Keizertimes Bai Bua Thai Kitchen, lo- cated at 5133 River Road N, opened its doors to the Keizer community in late May. This is Vichuda Stine’s fi fth Thai restaurant, and when asked what makes her restau- rant unique, she said, “The price is not overpriced, the portion is not bad, and you can eat my food every day. I want people to feel like they can eat Thai food anytime.” So far, the most popular dishes Bai Bua serves have been the apple catfi sh, param lemongrass chicken noodle and the spinach peanut noodle. Stine said that the menu has a good variety and that the dishes have spices like they do in her hometown of Bang- kok, Thailand. The mee hang egg noodle salad, Stine said, reminds her of her childhood the most. She added that though there are many spicy options, there are many mild dishes as well, including the eggplant mango and teriyaki. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 FOLLOW THE KEIZERTIMES ON: KEIZERTIMES/Hunter C. Bomar Pad Thai prepared by Bai Bua Thai Kitchen now open on River Road N. p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and is open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. To learn more about the menu, visit baibuathaikeizer. com.
