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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
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Hi
62
64
63
65
63
63
66
64
62
65
Wed.
Lo
29
32
50
46
49
30
41
45
50
51
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City
Olympia
Pendleton
Portland
Roseburg
Salem
Seaside
Spokane
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Yakima
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Hi
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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
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Hi
63
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64
68
65
64
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Wed.
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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.
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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
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