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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 Deaths OBITUARIES June 1, 2015 OSTLUND, Courtney Drake, 57, of Astoria, died in Astoria. Hughes-Ran- som Mortuary in Astoria is in charge of the arrange- ments. June 2, 2015 ROSS, Robert Paul, 74, of Nehalem, died in Sea- side. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. ‘How do you feel about the Goonies 30th anniversary celebration taking place this weekend?’ Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ Holm Naselle, Wash. Nov. 5, 1921 — May 22, 2015 Elizabeth J. Holm, “Betty,” passed away ly found without a book in her hands. She RQ0D\LQ/RQJYLHZ:DVK6KH enjoyed shopping, and was a collector of ZDVERUQLQ$VWRULD2UHWR:HQ antiques, dishware and Finnish glass. She delighted in garden- dell and Emma (Jackson) Holm, and was the oldest for four chil- ing, and grew beautiful roses and dren. peonies. She also collected cook- Betty lived on the family farm books and recipes and liked to cook. in Naselle, and was valedictori- Betty was an avid fan of the an for her graduating class from Seattle Mariners and Seahawks. Naselle High School. After grad- Memorial She spent many hours listening to XDWLRQ VKH DWWHQGHG :LOODPHWWH June 6, 2015 the Mariner games on the radio. University in Salem, Ore., and “It wasn’t really my generation. HEDRICK, Margaret graduated with a bachelor’s de- It was only in the last couple of I’ve seen the movie, though. It’s “Maggie” — Memorial years that she finally got cable, so gree in accounting. She worked Elizabeth hard to know what the fuss is at 11 a.m., St. Andrew’s Pres- she could watch the games on TV. as a CPA first in Bend, Ore., and Holm about, really.” E\WHULDQ &KXUFK 6: WKHQ UHWXUQHG WR :DVKLQJWRQ During football season, it was the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI :DVKLQJWRQ +XV Sunset Blvd., Portland. Bob Bogar, Astoria where she worked for several employers, including Pay-N-Pak in the Se- NLHV RU:DVKLQJWRQ 6WDWH 8QLYHUVLW\ &RX attle area, finally retiring from Longview gar games on Saturday, and on Sunday, the Birth Seahawks. Fiber in 1986. Family was important to Betty, and she May 20, 2015 Retirement was a term used lightly in FOSTER, Kaylee, and Betty’s life. She continued her accounting loved to visit about happenings in the past KELLY, Patrick Jr., of Knap- work for private clients and worked every and present. She was a kind and generous person, loved by family and friends. pa, a boy, Patrick Lee Kelly tax season until the age of 88. Betty was preceded in death by her par- III, born at Columbia Me- Betty had many interests in life. She “I think it’s great that it brings HQWV:HQGHOODQG(PPD-DFNVRQ+ROP morial Hospital in Astoria. enjoyed playing bridge and bowling, par- people to our area.” Grandparents are Heidi and ticipating in a bowling league for many KHUEURWKHUV(GZLQ+ROPDQG'U:LOOLDP Jennifer Bunch, Svensen Clark Foster of Jewell, Pat- years. She was a master knitter and created Holm; her sister, Louise Holm Hunter; and rick Kelly Sr. and Donna Kel- many beautiful projects for loved ones and a nephew, Lloyd Holm. She is survived ly-Kames, both of Knappa, herself. Betty loved history, especially of by nieces Mitzi Hunter, Jennifer (Jona- and Sharon and Pokey Olson the local area, and she was a member of than Hamel) Holm, Jill Holm, Eileen (Mi- RI:DUUHQWRQ the Pacific County Historical Society. She cah) Bickford; and nephews Peter Hunter, enjoyed genealogy and recorded the Holm Keith Holm, Ian (Victoria) Holm, Jona- than (Amanda) Holm, and Matthew (Cyn- and Jackson family histories. Betty loved picking blackberries and di) Holm. She has many great-nieces and “I think it’s a good thing. Anything digging for razor clams. The family was nephews and cousins. that brings business to Astoria is A family graveside service at Peaceful glad to take her digging because she did lovely. Sounds fun.” not like to eat clams, but was happy to Hill Cemetery in Naselle will be at noon a limit for the fry pan or pot of on Saturday, June 6, 2015. A memorial ser- Jeri Johnson, Astoria dailyastorian.com contribute chowder. The blackberries were a differ- vice will be at 1 p.m. at the Naselle Lu- ent matter; blackberry pie was her favorite theran Church, with a reception to follow desert. She also loved to travel, highlights at the church. ® In lieu of flowers, memorials may be being several trips to Hawaii, a trip to ACCUWEATHER FORECAST FOR ASTORIA Nova Scotia to visit relatives, and to Scot- made to the Emma Holm Memorial Schol- land and Scandinavia to explore her Finn- arship Fund. Astoria 5-Day Forecast Oregon Weather Her guestbook is available at www. ish heritage. penttilaschapel.com Betty was an avid reader and was rare- Tonight For online updates: A shower early; otherwise, mostly cloudy 51° Thursday Shown is tomorrow’s weather. Temperatures are tonight’s lows and tomorrow’s highs The Dalles 53/80 Astoria 51/64 Portland 52/74 Corvallis 50/76 Eugene 49/74 Salem 51/75 Albany 50/77 Bay Center, Wash. Dec. 14, 1923 — May 28, 2015 Ontario 54/81 Bend 39/70 Friday Burns 45/71 Medford 55/78 Times of clouds and sun Edwin Roy Stearns Pendleton 48/77 Klamath Falls 48/68 Mostly sunny and pleasant Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015 64° 50° Saturday 68° Sunday Sunshine and pleasant 71° 54° 55° Clouds and occasional sunshine 70° 55° Almanac Sun and Moon Astoria through Tuesday. Temperatures High ........................................... 61° Low ............................................ 53° Normal high ............................... 62° Normal low ................................. 48° Precipitation Yesterday ................................ 0.24" Month to date .......................... 0.27" Normal month to date ............. 0.21" Year to date ........................... 26.93" Normal year to date .............. 33.57" Sunset tonight ................... 9:01 p.m. Sunrise Thursday ............. 5:26 a.m. Moonrise today ................ 9:58 p.m. Moonset today ................. 6:41 a.m. Regional Cities City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newport North Bend Today Hi Lo W 64 41 t 65 39 t 61 51 c 69 49 c 62 51 sh 69 48 t 74 55 c 57 49 c 63 52 c New First Full June 9 June 16 June 24 July 1 Under the Sky Hi 71 70 65 74 64 68 78 58 63 Thu. 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Available in a wide selection of fabrics and special-order fabrics ZERO GRAVITY device that supports legs, back, and neck Astoria - (503) 325-1535 1555 Commercial • www.robysfurniture.com Edwin Roy Stearns was born on Dec. Raff, of Astoria, Ore., Jeffery Stearns and 14, 1923, to Roy James Stearns and Laurel his wife, Barbara Stearns, of Mesa, Ariz., 5KRDGHV6WHDUQVLQ(OPD:DVK and Lee Stearns and his wife, Edwin passed away peacefully on Debby Stearns, of Chewelah, May 28, 2015, at the age of 91. :DVK WZR VLVWHUV %REEL 'HKDQQ He enlisted in the U.S. Army in of Glendale, Ariz., and Dorothy VHUYLQJ GXULQJ :RUOG :DU %URZQ RI 5D\PRQG :DVK DQG D II, and was awarded the Purple brother, Richard Stearns of Hood River, Ore. Edwin is also sur- Heart after he was wounded by vived by his longtime dear friend, a sniper bullet on the island of Hedi Hartman; seven grandchil- Saipan during Army maneuvers. dren; 20 great-grandchildren; two He was honorably discharged in great-great-grandchildren; and June of 1946. numerous nieces and nephews. Edwin made his home in Bay Edwin He was preceded in death by Center, where he lived all of his Stearns two sons, Michael Stearns and life. He owned and operated a logging company with his brother, James, Keenan Stearns; a sister, Margaret Dye; a and went on to own and operate his own brother, James Stearns; and his parents. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. log truck company. In later years, he owned and operated a mechanics shop and Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Bay Center gas station at his own home. He was able to Cemetery. A celebration of Edwin’s life fix anything, and everyone in the area re- will be held immediately following ser- lied on him. He also enjoyed seasonal gill- vices at the Bay Center Methodist Church netting, maintaining his farm and raising Social Hall. Cremation arrangements were in care of animals. He especially loved his little dog, Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond. You may Hattie. He is survived by his children, daughter visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave Eileen Stearns-Raff and her husband, Bill condolences for the family. OBITUARY POLICY The Daily Astorian pub- lishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 10 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctua- tion and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. 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