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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 OBITUARIES Helen Lydia Freeman Michael Evenson Allen Astoria Oct. 3, 1923 — Nov. 2, 2016 Gearhart Nov. 21, 1951 — Oct. 19, 2016 Helen Lydia Freeman was born on Oct. ing and baking, gardening, fi shing and cheer- 3, 1923, in Astoria, Oregon, to Finnish/Nor- ing on the Seattle Mariners. She was a mem- wegian immigrants John and Hilda Nasi ber of Peace Lutheran Church. Severson. She was the seventh of their nine She is survived by son Ray of Scappoose; children. son Lanny and daughter-in-law, When Helen was 9 years old, Kathy, of Astoria; grandsons Chris her father died in a fi shing acci- of Astoria and Jon of Corvallis; sis- dent. Her mother, raising the nine ter-in-law Fran Severson of Asto- children on her own, took in two ria; her many nieces and neph- Chinese neighborhood boys. One ews; and the Croos family, who was Willy Howe, who became lovingly cared for her for the past known as Astoria’s Finnish-speak- three years. ing mailman. A memorial service will be held On Oct. 10, 1941, Helen mar- at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Peace ried Ray Freeman, who was sta- Lutheran Church. Burial will be tioned in Astoria in the U.S. Coast Helen Freeman at Lewis and Clark Cemetery in Guard. They were married for 58 Astoria. years, until his death in 1999. Memorial contributions may be Helen and Ray had two sons, Ray Jr. and made to Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th Lanny, raising them in the John Day area St., Astoria, OR., 97103. of Astoria, where she became a master gar- Ocean View Funeral and Cremation is in dener. They were proud grandparents of two charge of the arrangements. Please view the grandsons, Christopher and Jonathan. online guest book at www.OceanViewAsto- Helen loved being with her family, cook- ria.com Michael Evenson Allen died at his Gear- he had in to being a parent. He taught his chil- hart home on a rainy Wednesday evening, Oct. dren his version of the golden rule, and to “do 19, 2016. He was surrounded by his children, what you say you will do,” and generally just to whom he was an excellent father, and who to try to be the best person you can be. His children have him love him more than any- to thank every day for one; his sister, whom he some of the core elements loved, and whose loving of their personalities, his support during his fi nal years of caring investment days was invaluable to in them and their futures, him and his family; and and for holiday meet- two of his oldest friends, ings and late night phone whom he loved and who calls to talk about any- have made a lifetime of thing or nothing, for years memories with Michael, after they left the nest. even if many of those are Michael Allen Michael’s children love from a lifetime ago. him, and will never for- Michael was born on get him. Nov. 21, 1951, to two In 1995, Michael and Gayle split ways, wonderful parents, Devere Franklin Allen (July 4, 1927 — Dec. 17, 1997) and Marga- and Michael moved his kids from Portland to ret Carol Evenson, born March 21, 1929, Gearhart, where he eventually would purchase and still with us today. He grew up in Clats- the family beach home, a nearly 100-year-old kanie, the eldest of four siblings, and is sur- cedar shingled house that screamed “classic vived by Debby Brown of Hillsboro, Steve Gearhart.” Michael made the home his own Allen of Portland and Kathy Ormseth of Sara- over the years, without sacrifi cing its beachy toga, California. During his formative years in heart. The home he now leaves to his children Clatskanie, he met many of the people he still is unique in a sea of rental houses, fi lled with counted as close friends decades later, and he art and music, with something unexpected always had a place in his heart for the small around every corner. Michael truly loved this house, and truly loved Gearhart. town. Everyone who knew and loved Michael is In his early adulthood, Michael worked for the family business for a time, buying and sell- so happy he was able to make it back home to ing lumber and supervising a mill in North say his fi nal goodbyes. He wanted to hear the Plains. He also studied music theory at Port- ocean one more time, to feel the sea air on his land State University in order to gain a richer face one more time. He wanted to be in the understanding of the music he so loved to lis- presence of the people who meant the most to ten to and perform. When many of his best him, in a place that was his. Michael lived a good life, and we wish he friends remember Michael, it is with a guitar in his arms or seated at a piano. While at Portland could still be here. We will keep him alive State, Michael also studied counseling, and for in memory and spirit, and fi ll his house with a time in the late 1980s, Michael did volunteer friends, family and good times. Michael pre- work with kids living on the streets of Port- ferred not to have a funeral, as funerals can land. I remember how much it meant to him be dull, creepy affairs, but for those of you who knew and loved him, something is in the to be able to help those who really needed it. Michael married Gayle Kerkhoven in 1984, works to celebrate Michael’s life, and we will and from their union came Kathryn Nicole let those of you who were close to him know Allen (born in 1985) and Donovan Franklin the details soon. Dad, we love you so much, you Old Crab. Allen (born in 1989). Michael put everything Hunter injured by antler of elk carcass and was dragging the elk’s carcass behind his four-wheeler. Deputies say the vehicle fl ipped, sending Heeter backward onto the elk’s antler. Hospital offi cials said Monday that Heeter was in fair condition. Sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Seaney says Heeter was hunting with a group and members of his party started fi rst aid before fi rst responders arrived. Associated Press PORTLAND — Authorities say an Ore- gon hunter has been hospitalized after being impaled by the antler of an elk he had just killed. KATU-TV reported that Crook County Sheriff’s Offi ce deputies say 69-year-old Gary Heeter of Bend went hunting Saturday FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 64 49 55 Considerable clouds with occasional rain FRIDAY 63 53 Showers around in the a.m.; clouds and sun SATURDAY 61 50 Mostly cloudy 60 49 Mostly cloudy; rain at night Periods of rain ON THE RECORD ALMANAC REGIONAL WEATHER Tillamook 52/63 Salem 51/65 Newport 55/62 Nov 14 New Nov 21 First Nov 29 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks Time 2:03 a.m. 2:57 p.m. Low 1.1 ft. 2.4 ft. City Atlanta Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso Fairbanks Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles Memphis Miami Nashville New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Hi 70 61 59 65 61 60 70 18 84 61 63 80 88 65 81 70 76 66 62 69 63 65 72 65 68 Ontario 38/63 Burns 31/64 Klamath Falls 33/63 Lakeview 29/66 Ashland 43/66 REGIONAL CITIES City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newberg Newport North Bend Hi 62 67 64 66 66 66 67 64 65 68 Today Lo 36 38 55 50 54 33 45 50 55 55 W s s pc pc pc s pc pc pc pc Hi 62 64 63 65 63 63 66 64 62 65 Wed. Lo 29 32 50 46 49 30 41 45 50 51 W s pc sh sh sh s pc sh sh sh City Olympia Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem Seaside Spokane Springfi eld Vancouver Yakima W pc s c s s sh s c pc sh pc s s sh pc c r s pc s sh s pc pc s Hi 71 57 55 72 62 53 64 23 84 56 61 80 92 65 81 64 73 60 62 58 60 66 72 62 62 Wed. Lo 44 36 38 38 41 36 45 14 69 37 38 58 63 42 67 40 60 40 40 40 40 40 57 48 43 Theft • At 4:12 p.m. on Friday , Fred Meyer l oss p revention reported a man suspected of shoplifting was running from the store towards Ross Dress for Less. Warrenton P olice offi cers and a Clatsop County Sheriff’s Offi ce d ep- uty arrested Anthony James Bond Morris, 21, of Asto- ria, by the Shilo Inn. He was charged with second-degree theft. The value of the items he stole came to $197. Car accident • At 1:13 p.m. on Sun- day , there was a three-ve- hicle accident on the New Youngs Bay Bridge between the span and the roundabout. One driver, Tony Larson, 53, of Warrenton, was cited for driving while suspended or revoked (a misdemeanor) and for driving uninsured and careless driving, both violations. ing event, featuring politi- cal researcher and pollster John Horvick, contained the wrong date . The event is at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the CMH Community Center, 2021 Exchange St., Astoria, not Nov. 27. CORRECTION Hi 65 61 66 70 66 67 59 65 65 64 Today Lo 50 43 52 52 51 54 44 51 52 41 W pc s pc pc pc pc s pc pc s Hi 63 62 64 68 65 64 57 65 64 66 Wed. Lo 41 43 49 48 46 48 42 46 47 41 W sh s sh sh sh sh s sh sh pc TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL CITIES Today Lo 50 45 39 36 37 43 42 8 69 43 37 59 62 53 68 47 65 52 46 50 43 43 57 53 53 Baker 36/62 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2016 Tonight's Sky: Low north before midnight, the Big Dipper is an "asterism" a group of stars that forms an "spoon." High 7.6 ft. 7.1 ft. La Grande 44/63 Roseburg 52/68 Brookings 56/65 Dec 7 John Day 33/63 Bend 38/64 Medford 45/66 UNDER THE SKY Time 8:46 a.m. 8:40 p.m. Prineville 39/65 Lebanon 51/64 Eugene 50/65 Sunset tonight ........................... 4:51 p.m. Sunrise Wednesday .................... 7:08 a.m. Coos Bay Moonrise today .......................... 1:54 p.m. 55/65 Moonset today ................................... none Last Pendleton 43/62 The Dalles 46/64 Portland 52/64 SUN AND MOON Full DUII • At 12:53 a.m. on Sun- day , Astoria P olice arrested Dennis Peterson, 48, of War- renton, for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants on U.S. Highway 101 near the Doogers restaurant. His blood alcohol content was 0.21. • At 1:03 a.m. on Sunday , Astoria P olice arrested Coo- per Trail, 21, of Astoria, for DUII near the Mini Mart on West Marine Drive. Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs. ASTORIA 55/64 Astoria through Monday. Temperatures High/low ....................................... 67°/54° Normal high/low ........................... 55°/42° Record high ............................ 68° in 1923 Record low ............................. 30° in 1993 Precipitation Monday ............................................ 0.01" Month to date ................................... 2.14" Normal month to date ....................... 2.21" Year to date .................................... 61.43" Normal year to date ........................ 48.68" Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W pc sh s s s pc pc pc sh s s s s pc pc s pc sh s sh s s s sh sh Event date wrong — An advertisement on 9A Monday for the Columbia Forum’s upcoming open- DEATH LOTTERIES Nov. 6, 2016 HUGHES, Michael, 54, of Seaside, died in Seaside. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary in Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. PUBLIC MEETINGS TUESDAY Warrenton City Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. Clatsop Community College Board, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Hall Room 219, 1651 Lexing- ton Ave., Astoria. Lewis & Clark Fire Depart- ment Board, 7 p.m., main fi re station, 34571 Highway 101 Business. WEDNESDAY Clatsop Soil and Water Con- servation District Board, 10 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. a.m., Conference Room 231, OSU Seafood Lab Center, 2001 Marine Drive. Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial Ave., Astoria. Astoria School Board, 6:15 p.m., study session, 7:30 p.m., regular meeting, Capt. Robert Gray School third-fl oor board- room, 785 Alameda Ave. Wickiup Water District Board, 6:30 p.m., 92648 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. OREGON Monday’s Pick 4: 1 p.m.: 3-6-8-4 4 p.m.: 6-9-2-2 7 p.m.: 6-5-6-9 10 p.m.: 7-3-2-5 Monday’s Megabucks: 4-12- 28-33-41-42 Estimated jackpot: $6.1 million WASHINGTON Monday’s Daily Game: 5-4-6 Monday’s Hit 5: 03-13-15-16- 23 Estimated jackpot: $100,000 Monday’s Keno: 03-06-13-16- 17-26-29-39-46-47-49-52-57- 65-66-68-71-73-76-77 Monday’s Lotto: 06-12-15-39- 43-49 Estimated jackpot: $3.9 million Monday’s Match 4: 02-08-20- 21 OBITUARY POLICY APPLIANCE PACKAGE DEALS APPLIANCE AND HOME FURNISHINGS 529 SE MARLIN, WARRENTON 503-861-0929 O VER Mattresses, Furniture 3 A 0 RS YE IN TSOP C LA U Y C O NT & More! HOURS OPEN: MON-FRI 8-6 • SATURDAY 9-5 • SUNDAY 10-4 We Service What We Sell The Daily Astorian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. 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