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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
‘What was your favorite summer job?’
“I cleaned cabins in
Yosemite. Living up in
Yosemite in the summer
was not a bad deal. I
made $2,000 a summer,
and no place to spend it.
How many T-shirts can you
buy? It was beautiful there.”
THE DAILY ASTORIAN // QUESTION OF THE WEEK
“It would be planning
educational innova-
tion — elementary
and secondary spe-
cial programs.”
“I sold ice cream at
Six Flags of Texas
— an ice cream cart
in front of one of the
roller coasters. It
was a blast! A great
job for a high school
John Thorslev, Astoria
kid.”
Jan Mitchell, Astoria
Caroline Wuebben, Astoria
OBITUARIES
Craig Thomas Myers
Linda Kay Pitts Brazer
Astoria
June 7, 1954 — May 5, 2016
Seaside
Sept. 2, 1960 — May 5, 2016
Craig Thomas Myers of Astoria, Oregon, building things, including but not limited to
died May 5, 2016, in St Helens, Washington, humane animal traps that he and his youngest
after losing his battle with cancer. He was 61 sister used to set up around the neighborhood
years old.
to help with relocating moles and other “nui-
Craig was born on June 7, 1954,
sance critters” up into the woods,
to Dorothy May Myers (Lavigne)
to keep them from being extermi-
and Donald Thomas “D.T.” Myers,
nated by frustrated homeowners.
at the Naval Infi rmary on Tongue
Unfortunately, the traps caught more
Point. A lifelong resident of Asto-
very annoyed neighborhood cats
ria, he attended Astoria High School,
than moles, however, and fi nally he
leaving school when he was 17 to
moved on to other projects. And the
join the U.S. Army, and returning to
cats rejoiced.
his hometown once his brief mili-
Working several years as a handy-
tary career during wartime came to a
man and landscaper prior to being
close. He has been a member of the
struck by a car in 2012, which left
Craig Myers
American Legion ever since.
him disabled, Craig spent his remain-
He was well-known in the area as
ing years in Astoria, Oregon, living
a charming and funny guy to many, a
near his mother and driving her crazy
bit of a troublemaker to some, and as a beloved in the sweetest way possible.
son, brother and father to those who were lucky
Craig was preceded in death by his father in
enough to call him any of those things. Regard- 1981; and by his sister, Roxanne Marie Myers,
less of his propensity for getting into trouble, he in 1996. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy;
remained a staunch supporter of the local law his two sisters, Carrie Sue Ho of Knappa, Ore-
enforcement, stating, “Hey, they’re just doing gon, and Lisa Ann Curtis of Birch Bay, Wash-
their jobs. We get along just fi ne!” when peo- ington; and his daughter, Kenzie Myers of West-
ple were surprised by his reverence towards the port, Washington.
police. He called everyone “buddy.”
Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Asto-
Among other things, Craig was an artist, ria is in charge of the arrangements. An online
a fantastic storyteller, an accomplished pool guest book is available at www.caldwellsmor-
player and a prolifi c poet. He had a talent for tuary.com
Linda Kay Johnson Brazer was born Sept. anna of Alaska, Shane and Kailyn of Idaho, Isa-
2, 1960, in Astoria, Oregon, to Edward Andrew bella, Harmonee and James, Zoie, Haylee and
Johnson and Janell Blanche Blackburn Johnson. Loralai of Washington, Aiden and Christopher
Linda moved to the Los Angeles area in of North Carolina, and a grandson due July 5.
She is also survived by 12 nieces
1961 with her family, and attended
and nephews, Shane Hirsch and wife,
elementary school there until the age
Susan, of Cypress, California, Kath-
of 11. In 1972, Linda moved back to
rine and Jessica Herschberger of Cal-
Astoria with her family and attended
ifornia, Edward Christensen of New
Lewis & Clark Elementary School,
York, New York, Edward Jones and
Astoria Middle School and graduated
his wife Kim, Nicholas Bredleau and
from Astoria High School in 1978.
his wife, Cristine, of Beaverton, Ore-
Linda attended Clatsop Community
gon, Aaron Jones and Kevin Bredleau
College.
of Astoria, Oregon, Andrew Johnson
Linda worked at various occupa-
Ortiz of Bend, Oregon, Keri John-
tions as a bartender, in restaurants,
Linda Brazer
son Jones and her husband, Dustin,
doing inventory, and as a maid.
of Longview, Washington, and Han-
Linda loved gardening, espe-
nah, Sydney and Molly Jones of
cially her roses, crafting, her cats and
grandchildren. Linda loved the outdoors, espe- Warrenton, Oregon; and nine great-nieces and
cially camping along the Kilchis River for fam- nephews, Macey and Dean Hirsch of Cypress,
ily reunions. Linda was an animal advocate, and California, Brianna Jones of Beaverton, Ore-
she was trying fi nd a cat to rescue at the time of gon, Joshua and Ella Jones of Knappa, Oregon,
AubreyAnn and Arabella Jones of Astoria, Ore-
her passing.
Linda is survived by a daughter, Rebecca gon, Liam Jones Pryer of Arizona and Adaline
Pitts Norris and her husband, Troy, of Vancou- Forest of Longview, Washington.
Linda was proceeded in death by her parents,
ver, Washington; sons Keith Pitts and fi ancée,
Rachel Webb, of Longview, Washington, and Edward Andrew Johnson and Janell Blackburn;
Matthew Pitts and his wife, Melanie, of Fay- a nephew, Edward Andrew Johnson; and three
etteville, North Carolina; sisters Laura John- grandparents, John Blackburn, Elmer Johnson
son Parvi and her spouse, Douglas, of Warren- and Esther Hemp Johnson.
In lieu of fl owers donate to animal rescue
ton, Oregon, Theresa Johnson Wheeler and her
husband, John, of Heath, Ohio, Sandra Johnson at River Song Foundation, P.O. Box 44, Ham-
Hirsch, Diana Johnson Herschberger of Cali- mond, OR 97121.
Family and friends held a private celebration
fornia and Evelyn Delores Johnson; brothers
David Johnson and his fi ancée, Sherry Evans, of life.
Ocean View Funeral & Cremation Service
of Portland, Oregon, Christopher Jones and
his wife, Shannan, of Warrenton, Oregon, and in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. An
Edward Christensen and his wife, Sharon, of online guest book may be signed at www.ocean-
North Ridgeville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Lei- viewastoria.com
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TONIGHT
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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47
Mostly cloudy with a
couple of showers
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Mostly cloudy with
showers
SUNDAY
62
49
Mostly cloudy with a
passing shower
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Variable clouds with a
couple of showers
Some sun
James Stewart Ellis
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ASTORIA
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Tillamook
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Salem
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Newport
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Sunset tonight ........................... 8:45 p.m.
Sunrise Thursday ........................ 5:38 a.m.
Moonrise today .......................... 5:45 p.m.
Moonset today ............................ 4:25 a.m.
May 21
New
May 29
Coos Bay
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First
June 4
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
TOMORROW'S TIDES
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Memphis
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Nashville
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New York
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
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Klamath Falls
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Lakeview
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Ashland
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REGIONAL CITIES
City
Baker City
Bend
Brookings
Eugene
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James Stewart Ellis, 55, of Astoria, died relaxing at home. He was known for his
Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Longview, Wash- kindness and sense of humor.
He is survived by four daughters, Tif-
ington. Mr. Ellis was born April 2, 1961,
in Crescent City, California, to Russell and fany Ellis, Tina Lorenzen and Tricia Jor-
gensen, all of Astoria, and Brit-
Marjorie Ellis. His parents pre-
tani Dual of Seaside; seven
ceded him in death.
grandchildren, Estrella, Shai,
In 1970, the Ellis family moved
Christian, Blake, Alex, Maddi-
to Astoria, where James grew up
son and Mya, all of Astoria; a
and resided his entire life. He
brother, Ricky Ellis of Astoria;
graduated from Astoria High
a sister and brother-in-law, Deb-
School in 1979.
bie and Bob Sutton of Knappa;
After high school, James went
four nieces and nephews, Kea
to work at the Astoria Plywood
Sutton-Ewart of Vancouver, and
Mill until its closing in 1989.
Shane, Sheena and Ryan Sut-
James continued as a mill worker,
James Ellis
ton, all of Knappa; and numerous
working for Multnomah Ply-
great-nieces and nephews.
wood, Fort Vancouver Plywood,
Friends and family of James
Elma Plywood and in 2009, he
retired from Weyerhaeuser’s lumber Mill in are invited to a potluck and celebration of
life on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 1 p.m.
Warrenton.
James enjoyed spending time with fam- at the Astoria Parks and Recreation (Yacht
ily, the outdoors, listening to music, camp- Club) Building, 1555 Marine Drive, Asto-
ing, reading, woodworking, barbecuing and ria, OR 97103.
TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER
NATIONAL CITIES
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UNDER THE SKY
High
8.6 ft.
7.2 ft.
Baker
45/58
Ontario
52/69
Bend
38/55
Medford
50/64
June 12
John Day
42/58
La Grande
46/58
Roseburg
50/60
Brookings
50/59
Tonight's Sky: The waxing gibbous moon will be
near Jupiter; the two brightest objects in the evening
sky.
Time
12:20 a.m.
1:10 p.m.
Prineville
40/58
Lebanon
48/59
Eugene
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SUN AND MOON
Last
Pendleton
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The Dalles
53/64
Portland
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Precipitation
Tuesday ............................................ 0.00"
Month to date ................................... 0.42"
Normal month to date ....................... 1.94"
Year to date .................................... 36.78"
Normal year to date ........................ 32.23"
Full
Astoria
April 2, 1961 — May 8, 2016
REGIONAL WEATHER
Astoria through Tuesday.
Temperatures
High/low ....................................... 63°/44°
Normal high/low ........................... 61°/46°
Record high ............................ 83° in 1958
Record low ............................. 33° in 1974
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Members of Astoria High
School’s Class of 2016 will
make the rounds through the
district’s schools and down the
main drag.
The Grad Walk will
take the graduating seniors
through John Jacob Astor
Elementary School, Lewis
and
Clark
Elementary
School and Astoria Middle
School.
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Tuesday’s Pick 4:
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Astoria grads will make rounds downtown
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At 10:30 a.m. June 9, the
graduates will start walk-
ing down Commercial Street
from the Clatsop County
Courthouse to the Liberty
Theater. The school district
invites the public to attend.
May 12, 2016
FUNK, Chantel and TEAGUE, Timothy, of Astoria, a boy,
Timothy Daniel Teague, born at Columbia Memorial Hospital in
Astoria.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY
Seaside Tourism Advisory
Committee, 3 p.m., City Hall,
989 Broadway.
Sunset Empire Parks and Rec
District, 5 p.m., 1225 Ave. A,
Seaside.
Seaside City Council, budget
meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, 989
Broadway.
Cannon Beach Budget Com-
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