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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 ‘What do you think of the current crop of presidential candidates?’ “I de¿ niteOy think that we need some change. I wouOd hoSe that whoeYer is nominated, whether ReSubOican or Democrat, works to heOS eYeryone, not just the chosen few.” “I think we’re in a sad state. It’s kind of scary to think about what’s in our future.’ Phyllis Stepper, Warrenton THE DAILY ASTORIAN // QUESTION OF THE WEEK “They scare me to death ² at Oeast on the ReSubOican side.” Deborah McEuen, Astoria Terry Marshall, Astoria OBITUARIES Sally Luoma Gough David Dunagan Beaverton 1954 — 2015 Astoria Jan. 23, 1956 — Feb. 20, 2016 Sally Luoma Gough passed away unexpect- She is survived by her husband, Evan Gough edly on Oct. 25, 2015, of heart failure. She was of Beaverton, Oregon; a brother, Dan Luoma 60 years old. (Joyce) of Corvallis, Oregon; her siblings, Deb- Sally was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew bie Lake (Ron) of Astoria, Oregon, Tammy up in Roseburg, graduating from Haglund (Robert Burns) of Shel- Roseburg High School in 1973. In ton, Washington, Cheryl Clark (Dan) her youth, she developed a lifelong of Terrebonne, Oregon, and Rick interest in music (piano, guitar, choir) Haglund (Debbie Foley) of Asto- and enjoyed hiking and horseback ria, Oregon; an aunt, Lois (Haglund) riding. Sally attended Oregon State Thrapp ( Karl White), of Salem, Ore- University, and graduated from Port- gon; an uncle, Gordon Haglund (Jan- land State University with a degree in ice) of Astoria, Oregon; numerous sociology. cousins, nieces and nephews; and two Sally married Evan Gough in grand-nieces. 1990, and they resided in Beaverton, A graveside service took place at Sally Gough Oregon. She worked at a number of Crescent Grove Cemetery & Mau- jobs, but most enjoyed working with soleum in Tigard, Oregon, and a cel- students of the Beaverton School Dis- ebration of her life was held at the trict, where she was employed for 12 years. Beaverton Elks Lodge. Attending were family On July 7, 2007 (an auspicious day for Sally), and numerous friends, who miss her dearly. she was reunited with her birth family. It was a Sally particularly valued volunteering with joyous occasion when she reconnected with her the Elks in preparing food for the Fourth of July birth father and siblings. She and her new found picnic. She was also active in spreading joy family greatly cherished the (too few) years that throughout her neighborhood by doing small they were able to spend together. acts of kindness on a regular basis. Sally was a Sally’s parents, George and Frances Luoma, creative person, who loved making and giving and Shirley Jean Leino Haglund and Gilbert gifts. Her faith sustained her in times of need, “Doc” Haglund preceded her in death. and is a comfort to those she left behind. David Dunagan was born on Jan. 23, 1956, the time he was able to spend with Brock and just ahead of his twin brother, Dale, to par- Stephanie at their home. David possessed a true gift for gab and ents Dot and Fritz. He was joined by an older brother, Jim, and a half-sister, Betty. Fritz raised truly enjoying talking with friends and family. He was a dog lover who had Ger- the boys to love ¿ shing, clam digging man Shepherds most of his life. His and being outdoors. The twins in par- beloved Loocy Loo, a rat terrier, was ticular were inseparable growing up. a departure from the German Shep- After graduating from Astoria herds before her. He spent virtually High School in 1974, David attended every minute of his time amongst his Devry College in Arizona. In 1978, family. David married his ¿ rst wife Marjo David is survived by a fam- Rahkola. On May 21, 1980, his son, ily who has always supported him. Grif¿ n, was born. As Grif¿ n grew up, His wife Stephanie Dunagan; son David passed on his love for ¿ shing Grif¿ n and his wife, Kristin, who and clam digging, where he spent a David Dunagan was invaluable help to Stephanie, lot of time with his son. David and Grif¿ n; grandson Brock; In 1985, David met Stephanie big brother Jim and his wife Chris- Phillipakis. After a three -year court- ship, they married in 1988. Stephanie’s big tine and their son Kyle; nephew Sean Duna- Greek family was larger than life. Her father gan; cousin Sandra Caruthers; cousin Cynde Gus, mother Beneva, and husband Pete Crisp Parks and her husband Jim; nephews Randy earned his love and respect very early. Steph- Hard, Fred Hard and Fred’s son Cody; as well anie’s brother Constantine, and sisters Connie as all of their extended families. Also, his fam- and Sia, spent a lot of time with him and were ily through marriage, Pete and Beneva Crisp, Anastasia and Carl Haberberger, Connie Philli- part of their large holiday celebrations. In 1994, David followed in his father’s foot- pakis, Constantine Phillipakis, Don and Renay steps joining the International Brotherhood of Patterson, Sophia and Britt Jacobs, Karen and Electrical Workers. David had long sought a Marty Flynn, Ashley Nimmo, Kate and John career as an electrician, and was elated to pursue Wheeler and all their families. We also thank a career as an electrician. In 2003, he founded the crew of Clatsop Electric and Stephanie’s Clatsop Electric, and he took great pride in Cabin. There will be a celebration of life on Sat- being an electrical contractor. It also gave David an opportunity most fathers dream of, a chance urday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Stephanie’s Cabin Restaurant. Friends and family are invited to to work with his son Grif¿ n. On Oct. 14, 2007, Grif¿ n and his wife, come share your memories over brunch. We Kristin, brought Brock Dunagan in this world. cannot say thank you enough for all the love One of David’s greatest joys in the world was and support we have received. ® ACCUWEATHER FORECAST FOR ASTORIA Astoria 5-Day Forecast Tonight Cloudy; early rain, then a shower or two 47° Thursday Oregon Weather Shown is tomorrow’s weather. Temperatures are tonight’s lows and tomorrow’s highs The Dalles 41/59 Astoria 47/56 Portland 47/58 Corvallis 46/60 Eugene 45/62 Pendleton 44/58 Salem 46/60 Albany 47/59 Friday A little morning rain, then a few showers 48° Saturday Burns 33/51 56° Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2016 56° 46° Windy in the morning; cloudy, rain 45° 52° 43° Almanac Sun and Moon Astoria through Tuesday. Temperatures High ........................................... 57° Low ............................................ 45° Normal high ............................... 53° Normal low ................................. 38° Precipitation Yesterday ................................ 1.05" Month to date .......................... 1.05" Normal month to date ............. 0.27" Year to date ........................... 23.33" Normal year to date ............... 17.91" Sunset tonight .................. 6:03 p.m. Sunrise Thursday ............. 6:50 a.m. Moonrise today ................ 1:58 a.m. Moonset today ................ 11:40 a.m. Regional Cities City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newport North Bend Today Hi Lo W 52 33 pc 59 38 pc 60 49 c 59 45 pc 53 48 r 59 38 pc 66 45 pc 57 49 pc 62 49 pc New First Full Last Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 23 Mar 31 Under the Sky Hi 53 54 59 62 54 56 62 57 61 Thu. Lo W 25 c 35 pc 48 pc 44 sh 50 r 33 sn 41 pc 50 r 49 sh Hi 58 34 32 68 41 32 83 24 81 37 53 82 70 60 81 49 78 38 69 40 52 62 63 55 43 Thu. 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Lo W 43 sh 38 c 46 pc 45 pc 45 sh 50 r 36 c 46 pc 33 pc Tonight's Sky: Waning crescent moon near Saturn. Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Tomorrow’s Tides Astoria / Port Docks Time High 7:36 a.m. 8.0 ft. 9:44 p.m. 6.5 ft. Time 1:39 a.m. 3:08 p.m. Low 3.7 ft. 1.3 ft. Tomorrow’s National Weather Fronts Cold Warm DEATH Stationary Showers T-Storms -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Rain Flurries Snow Ice Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Forecast high/low temperatures are given for selected cities. Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Need a Lift? Roby’s can help. Lift chairs starting at $599. Side pocket to keep remote control handy at all times Battery support ensures lift mechanism works for one cycle without electricity. 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 Robert was born in Portland, Oregon, to cially spending time at his farm in Jewell. Herman and Martha Neikes. In his later years, Robert volunteered at He married Elizabeth Judd in 1951, and the Clatsop County Historical Society and they had five children. In 1976, he married as a tutor in Oregon’s SMART Reading Program (Start Making a Reader Betty Jane Quinn. Today). Robert attended Reed College Robert is survived by his chil- and Oregon State College . In 1943, dren, Martha (Gunther) Roma- he graduated from the College of nov, David Neikes, Tom (Joom) Medicine at Creighton University Neikes, Jim (Jackie) Neikes and in Nebraska. Carrie Neikes; stepson, Peter During World War II, he served (Anna) Quinn; six grandchil- in the U.S. Army Medical Corps on dren; and one great-granddaugh- the hospital ship USAHS Charles ter. He is preceded in death by his A. Stafford. Robert moved to wife, Betty Jane; stepdaughter, Astoria, Oregon, in 1948, where Robert Neikes, Chris Quinn-Brintnall; siblings, he practiced medicine at the Doc- M.D. Elsa Young, Fred Neikes and Art tor’s Clinic and Astoria Clinic. Neikes; and dear friend Florence As president of the Astor Library Construction Committee, he was instrumen- Jacobson. Please join his family to celebrate “Dr. tal in establishing the Astor Library, ded- icated in October of 1967. His additional Bob’s” life on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. civic designations included serving as pres- at the Barbey Maritime Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be ident of the Clatsop County Medical Soci- ety, the Civic and Community Concert Asso- made to the Astor Library, Clatsop County ciations, and the Library Board of Trustees. Historical Society, or SMART Reading pro- He received the Astoria Junior Chamber of gram, on behalf of Robert Neikes. Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Commerce Distinguished Service Award in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. An 1968. He delighted in reading, classical music, online guest book may be signed at www. opera, fly fishing, and the outdoors, espe- caldwellsmortuary.com OBITUARY POLICY The Daily Astorian pub- lishes paid obituaries. The obit- uary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag sym- bol 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. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.dailyastorian.com/forms/ obits, by email at ewilson@ dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Daily Astorian office, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503- 325-3211, ext. 257. Feb. 29, 2016 HAINES, Randall T., 29, of Astoria, died near Brownsmead. Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. MEMORIALS Friday, March 4 SCHLAPPI, Ralph Edward — Memorial at 3:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Commu- nity Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road in Boring. Saturday, March 5 SARIN, Sandra Lee (Olmstead) — Celebration of life at 2 p.m., Warrenton Com- munity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. in Warrenton. Saturday, March 5 LORDS, Janet Janae — Memorial at 1 p.m., Genesee Community Church, 118 E. Ash Ave. in Genesee, Idaho. Lords, 35, of Genesee, daugh- ter of Doug and Joan Lords of Astoria, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in Genesee. Sunday, March 6 GAEBEL, James Roger “Jim” — Memorial at 2 p.m., Warrenton Community Cen- ter, 170 S.W. Third St. in Warrenton. PUBLIC MEETINGS WEDNESDAY Clatsop Community College Board, 4:30 p.m., executive session (closed to public), Columbia Hall Room 219, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. Seaside Improvement Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. Gearhart City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 698 Pacifi c Way. The Daily Astorian Established July 1, 1873 (USPS 035-000) Published daily, except Saturday and Sunday, by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503- 325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. 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