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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.
Lo W
43 r
22 s
21 sn
36 pc
29 c
16 sn
48 pc
5
s
67 pc
28 sn
30 c
54 pc
50 pc
41 r
67 pc
39 r
55 t
30 pc
39 s
31 pc
33 r
39 pc
55 r
46 r
35 pc
National Cities
Today
City
Hi Lo W
Atlanta
53 36 s
Boston
49 21 r
Chicago
31 25 pc
Denver
62 31 pc
Des Moines
42 31 pc
Detroit
30 16 c
El Paso
84 48 s
Fairbanks
25 5
s
Honolulu
79 66 s
Indianapolis
39 30 pc
Kansas City
62 39 pc
Las Vegas
83 55 pc
Los Angeles
74 50 pc
Memphis
57 46 pc
Miami
83 67 pc
Nashville
48 37 pc
New Orleans
70 53 s
New York
49 26 r
Oklahoma City 70 43 s
Philadelphia
47 27 pc
St. Louis
51 44 pc
Salt Lake City
61 38 s
San Francisco
66 56 pc
Seattle
55 46 r
Washington, DC 47 29 pc
Klamath Falls
38/56
Cloudy, breezy and
becoming rainy
Sunday
Rain
Astoria
May 20, 1917 — Feb. 28, 2016
Ontario
39/59
Bend
38/54
Medford
45/62
56°
Robert Donald Neikes, M.D.
City
Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Vancouver
Yakima
Today
Hi Lo W
54 42 r
58 44 pc
57 47 c
65 47 pc
58 46 c
55 49 r
47 39 pc
56 47 c
58 36 pc
Hi
56
58
58
66
60
55
50
57
61
Thu.
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
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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,
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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
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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.
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WEDNESDAY
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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.
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