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3A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017 OBITUARIES Gertrude M. ‘Grandma Gertie’ Rinell Lesley Margaret (Smiley) Graber Astoria Aug. 25, 1924 — Feb. 20, 2017 Seaside Sept. 29, 1957 — Feb. 17, 2017 Gertie was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Asto- children include Scott and wife Becky Wull- ria, Oregon, to Richard Simonson and Jennie ger of Astoria, Andy Wullger of Astoria, Tif- K. Tohila Simonson. She was raised in Asto- fany and her husband, Alex George, of Astoria ria, and graduated from Astoria High School and Trevor Laine of Beaverton, Oregon. She is also survived by six great-grandchil- in 1942. Gertie married David M. Wullger dren; one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. in 1944, and divorced in 1963. She Memorial contributions may be later married Ervin T. Rinell on Dec. given to a charity of one’s choice. 26, 1965, in Astoria, and he pre- Funeral services will be held ceded her in death March 9, 2000. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at 1 p.m., at She worked as a teacher’s aide Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary, with the Astoria School District for 1165 Franklin Ave., Astoria, Ore- 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church gon. A reception will follow the funeral services at Peace Lutheran and was a past skipper of the Astoria Anchor Club. Grandma Gertie loved Gertrude Rinell Church. A private graveside will be held all the children at the school. later at Ocean View Cemetery in Survivors include a daugh- ter, Patricia Laine of Astoria; and a son and Warrenton, Oregon. Please sign our online guest book at www. daughter-in-law, David “Butch” and Roma Wullger of Vancouver, Washington. Grand- caldwellsmortuary.com Barbara Robson Fraser Portland July 26, 1918 — Feb. 17, 2017 After a long life full of love and family, Bar- Fraser; and their great-granddaughter, Madelyn bara Robson Fraser, 98, passed away on Feb. 17, Anne Fraser. 2017, at West Hills Village, Portland, Oregon. Barbara and George moved to the Ore- She was born on July 26, 1918, in Cochrane, gon Coast in 1987, and lived there for 27 years. They were visited fre- Ontario, to William Robson and Florence Parker Robson, and was quently by her grandchildren and the fifth of six children. The Rob- great-grandchildren. Grandma Barbara always had a supply of son family left their Ontario home- stead in December 1918 and moved card, domino and board games, to Detroit, Michigan. and the time and patience to play with the children. They all fondly Barbara attended Detroit’s Com- remember their visits to the “coast merce High School, and grad- house.” uated as her class president in Barbara was an active participant 1936. During high school, she was in many volunteer community and involved in a number of musical and drama activities. Immediately Barbara Fraser church activities throughout her life. She was especially proud of her asso- after graduation, she interned and was subsequently employed as a secretary by ciation with the William Temple House as an the Detroit Board of Education for five years. assistant to Father Abbott, and later the writer/ Barbara Robson met George Fraser II on editor of Canterbury Times. She was also an Palm Sunday 1938, at St. Andrew’s Episco- active member of Chapter FE of PEO. A memorial service will be held at St. Barn- pal Church in Detroit, Michigan, and they were married there on June 24, 1939. They were hap- abas Episcopal Church, 2201 S.W. Vermont St., Portland, Oregon, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March pily married for almost 75 years. Barbara is survived by her three sons, 4, 2017, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memo- George Corwin Fraser III (Laurel), Michael Robson Fraser (Pamela) and Bruce Allan Fra- rial donations be made to the William Tem- ser (Margaret); her nine grandchildren, Tamara, ple House, 2023 N.W. Hoyt St., Portland, OR George IV, Aimee, Eric, Robson, Richard, 97209; or to PEO Chapter FE, 92951 Astor Maya Christine, Holly and Patrick; and her 11 Drive, Astoria, OR 97103. The family wishes to express its thanks to great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her hus- the staff and residents of West Hills Village who band, George; their daughter, Kathleen Anne brought friendship and comfort to her life. Even on the darkest of days, she laughed and found hope. She was the strong of the strong, and although she was small, she stood taller than the tall. Seaside, Oregon, is where she made her home; she was known and loved by all that she met. Lesley Margaret (Smiley) Graber was born on Sept. 29, 1957, and she left the world on Feb. 17, 2017; the best for her was yet to come. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Alan) Leadingham of Greenup, Kentucky, Ronda (David) Dunn of Proctorville, Ohio, and Desiree’ (Ryan) Lynch of Ashland, Kentucky; 13 grandchildren; a soon-to-be great-grand- daughter and a great-grandson; a brother, Steve (Darrell) Smiley of Kalispell, Montana; and a sister, Lynn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Stuart and Margaret Mary Smiley; as well as her very beloved sister, Desiree’ Laurie. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary and Crema- tory in Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.hughes-ransom.com to share memories and sign the guest book. Crews work to clear Highway 101 slide By R.J. MARX The Daily Astorian CANNON BEACH — For Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Court Carrier, Wednesday’s 5-mile commute became a 50-mile commute after a rockslide closed U.S. Highway 101 south of Cannon Beach. “I didn’t mind it, because I had a cup of coffee, but it started my day off a little bit rocky and I’m hoping I won’t have to do it for an extended period of time,” he said. Carrier, who lives in Arch Cape, wasn’t the only one impacted by the rockslide, which occurred at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The slide brought closures in both directions as the Ore- gon Department of Transpor- tation sought to remove rock and debris from the road. Residents of Arch Cape and Manzanita heading north were advised to travel Ore- gon Highway 53 around the closure. One lane of the high- way was open this morn- ing with traffic controlled by flaggers. Rocks fell from about 30 to 40 feet to the ground, the Department of Transporta- tion’s spokesman Lou Tor- res said. A geologist arrived at the scene Wednesday morning, and scalers knocked down any other loose rock that could be a danger to drivers below. “It’s not particularly high in areas, but you have to know what you are doing,” Torres said. “Their goal is to essentially force any material down that might come down later. We don’t want to open up the road until we feel it’s totally safe for travelers.” Carrier was one of many drivers who were delayed by the highway closure. Clatsop County Circuit Court Judge Dawn McIntosh was unable to get to court in Astoria. Her delay postponed the sentenc- ing hearing for a man convicted of attempted arson. R.J. Marx/The Daily Astorian Perry Browning detours traffic near a rockslide south of Cannon Beach Wednesday. conceal carry permit classes Wednesday, March 1 st 1pm and 6pm BEST WESTERN 555 Hamburg Ave, Astoria, OR Multi-State - valid in WA $80 or Oregon-only $45 Oregon included no-fee. Required class to get an Oregon or multi-State permit. 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