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Newspaper Page TextA7 THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 OBITUARIES Eugene ‘Gene’ Howard Gilbertson Zachary Roy ‘Zac’ Ramey Seaside Aug. 10, 1940 — June 12, 2019 Seaside June 16, 1948 — June 11, 2019 Eugene “Gene” Howard Gilbertson champions, earning him Track and Field passed away June 12, 2019, surrounded by Coach of the Year three times for Oregon. his loving family, after a ﬁ erce battle with While proud of these achievements, he congestive heart failure. He was a would rather discuss the countless strong opponent who never gave individual athletes he coached, and up demonstrating his competitive their personal best stories. These spirit, but in the end, the ﬁ ght was accomplishments were a testament too much. to his ability to motivate people Gene was born in St. Helena, to achieve success they may have California, on Aug. 10, 1940, to believed beyond their capabilities. Rolf and Mildred Gilbertson. He Gene was a loving and devoted was the middle child, and is sur- husband, father, papa and great- vived by his older brother, Orin, papa. His wife, Beverly, two and younger brother, Gary. children, Shawn and Lisa, their He graduated from North Salem Eugene Gilbertson spouses, six grandchildren, a High School in 1959, where he great-granddaughter, two broth- was a state champion in track and ﬁ eld. He ers and four nieces will miss his love, advice, received scholarships in track and ﬁ eld, foot- excellent supervisory skills, competitiveness ball and academics to attend Linﬁ eld, gradu- and his can-do spirit. ating in 1964. He was an educator, mentor, friend, mas- While at Linﬁ eld, Gene met the love of his ter gardener, golfer, carpenter, cook and adept life, Beverly, and married her in Mill Valley, salmon ﬁ sherman, which resulted in many California, in 1964. They shared their love for amazing salmon dinners. He had uncondi- almost 55 years together. tional love for all, even when occasionally Gene moved to Seaside in 1965 to teach out-ﬁ shed or bested on the golf course. His physical education and coach basketball and family, and all who were inﬂ uenced by his track. After earning a library degree from spirit, will deeply miss him. Portland State University, he served as librar- A celebration of Gene’s life will occur on ian at Central School, Cannon Beach Ele- Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at Beacon On mentary School, Broadway Middle School Broadway in Seaside, Oregon. and Seaside High School. In lieu of ﬂ owers, please consider a dona- In 1973, he was hired as head track coach tion to fund the Gene Gilbertson Memorial at Seaside High School, retiring in 2007. “Mr. Scholarship. Donations can be sent in his G,” in his years of teaching and coaching, name to Seaside Scholarships, P.O. Box 332, numerous students and athletes were affected Seaside, OR., 97138, or donate online at sea- by his encouragement, inspiration and his sidescholarships.com/donate. Please indicate ability to see the potential in all. the donation is for the Gene Gilbertson Fund The tangible success resulted in four state within the notes/memo on the check, or in the championship teams, and 35 individual state “Add a Note” section online. Zachary Roy “Zac” Ramey was born Carolyn. Together they continued their June 16, 1948, in Wenatchee, Washing- walk of faith, and were active in their local ton, to Ransom Ramey and Viola Sakrison church community. Zac was independent and Ramey. His folks owned a small adventuresome, living life full farm in the hills above Manson, throttle with humor and kind- Washington. ness. He had a great love for The family moved from there epic trips by boat, 4x 4, motorcy- to Goldendale, and then to Van- cle, quad and bicycle. It was on couver, Washington, as his father one of these escapades that he worked building dams. After his passed. father’s death in 1961, he and After helping to build his alu- his mother moved to Seaside, minum boat, the Viola Helen, Zac Oregon. took it up the Inland Passage to When Zac was invited to leave Zachary Ramey Alaska and visited his cousin, Clatsop County, they moved to Dan, and family. The off-road trip Seattle to live with his brother, Tim. Zac graduated from high school, and on his motorcycle from Canada to Mexico from community college in auto mechan- was also a highlight. Zac will be missed by his beloved Car- ics, while in Seattle. Zac was involved in the Seattle music and drug scene in the olyn, his nephews, Sean and Rance, his brother, Tim, relatives, friends and his fel- 1960s, working at various jobs. When he moved back to Seaside, he low adventurers. Zac enjoyed being somewhat outra- worked for Boise Cascade until he opened his own repair shop, Hamlet Hummers, geous and irreverent, but he knew he was a operating it until his retirement. His next forgiven and dearly loved child of God. He calling was teaching auto mechanic courses loved to share his love for God with others. God be with you, Zaccy, until we meet at Clatsop Community College. Zac had a life-changing salvation expe- again. His service will be at North Coast Fam- rience in a small church in Snohomish, Washington. He commuted from Seaside ily Fellowship on Saturday, June 29, at to Snohomish weekly to go to church for 1 p.m. We welcome your stories, your months. Eventually he found a church in friendship and your laughter as we cele- Hammond, Oregon, where he met his wife, brate his unique life. Dr. Robertta H. ‘Bobbie’ Barba Warrenton Aug. 24, 1947 — June 19, 2019 Dr. Robertta H. “Bobbie” Barba died on tations on science education and technology. June 19, 2019, at the age of 71, in Warrenton, She authored several textbooks, including Oregon, of lung cancer. She was the daugh- “Science in the Multicultural Classroom.” ter of Robert W. and Alice L. Hop- S he was also a proliﬁ c grant kins of Newark, Delaware. She writer, and received funding from was born Aug. 24, 1947, in Wilm- the National Science Foundation, ington, Delaware. the Fund for the Improvement Bobbie was a 1965 graduate of of Postsecondary Education , the Newark Senior High School, and Ofﬁ ce of Bilingual Education and graduated from the University of Minority Languages Affairs , the Delaware with a bachelor’s degree state of California and the Ministry in education in 1969, and a mas- of Education in El Salvador. ter’s degree in marine studies in She was a member of several 1976. professional organizations, includ- After college graduation, she Dr. Robertta Barba ing the National Science Teachers taught middle school and high Association, the National Associa- school science in the Appoquinimink and tion for Research in Science Teaching, Com- Christina Delaware s chool d istricts. In 1980, puter Using Educators and iCUE. she moved to New Mexico and taught middle After retirement from San Jose State Uni- school and high school science in the Que- versity, Dr. Barba moved to Warrenton, Ore- mado Rural, Encino Independent and Albu- gon. She was an active member of First querque p ublic s chool d istricts. Lutheran Church in Astoria. Robertta enjoyed When her children ﬁ nished elementary working at local food pantries and on special school, she moved to State College, Pennsyl- projects like the Christmas Basket. In retire- vania, to begin doctoral studies. She gradu- ment, she pursued her hobbies of woodwork- ated in 1990 with a Ph.D. After graduation, ing, webpage design and photography. Bobbie accepted a position as an assistant Bobbie is preceded in death by her sister, professor at San Diego State University. Mary Hopkins Hill, of Newark, Delaware. In 1993, she assumed a position as an Dr. Barba is survived by her wife, Linda L. associate professor at the University of New Ehlers, of Warrenton, Oregon. Additionally, Mexico. In 1994, Dr. Barba moved to Silicon she is survived by her sons, P. Javier Barba Valley and began working at San Jose State (wife, Sarah) and grandson, P. Carter Barba, University, where she held the academic rank of Astoria, and Aaron M. Barba, of Rio Ran- of professor and Instructional Technology cho, New Mexico. Department chair. Services will be private, at the discretion During her professional career, she of the family. authored more than 100 professional articles, Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is in charge of and an equal number of conference presen- the arrangements. Bart Alan Hawkins Seaview, Washington March 13, 1956 — June 17, 2019 Bart Alan Hawkins passed away at the television and radio industry. Bart attended the Seaside Assembly of age of 63 in Seaview, Washington, due to God Church as a child, and moved to the complications from a recent surgery. Bay A rea, where he continued Bart was born on March 13, to follow his Lord and s avior his 1956, in Seaside, Oregon. He was entire life. Bart was very intu- the youngest son born to Glyn itive, and often felt led to show (Smoky) and Eilleen Hawkins. up in times of need and help oth- Bart was raised in Seaside, ers. Many were recipients of this and graduated from Seaside God-given ability he had. High School. After graduation Bart returned to the area in he moved to California, where 2009, and resided in Naselle and he attended the College of San Seaview. Mateo. It was there, while work- Bart is survived by his son, ing for KCSM Radio, he met Bart Hawkins Nicolas Hawkins, of San Fran- Nicky Trasvina; he married her cisco; his mother, Eilleen Haw- in 1987. They had two sons, and kins, of Long Beach, Washington; brothers, later divorced in 2000. While living in the San Francisco Bay Patrick (Linda) Hawkins, of Warrenton, area, Bart was employed for 14 years as a and Craig Hawkins, of Seaview; sisters, framer, and also in high-rise construction. Christi Dixson, of Longview, Washington, He was a member of the Carpenters Union and Marti Cooper, of Tucson, Arizona; and 22 in the Bay A rea. He was also a lifetime many nieces and nephews. Bart was preceded in death by his son, member of USA FCC Restricted Radiot ele- Alejandro Hawkins; father, Glyn (Smoky) phone Operator Club. Bart was always a thinker, quiet and Hawkins; and siblings, Linda, Susan and methodical, with a somewhat dry sense of twins Glyn and Glynda Hawkins. A graveside service and memorial humor. He got along with everyone, and was a delight to be around. His passion was will be announced at a later date. His writing music and lyrics. 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Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 61/53 Normal high/low .................. 65/51 Record high .................. 90 in 1926 Record low .................... 40 in 1977 Precipitation Sunday ..................................... 0.02” Month to date ........................ 0.65” Normal month to date ......... 2.13” Year to date .......................... 22.66” Normal year to date ........... 35.49” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Sunrise today .................. 5:25 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 9:11 p.m. Moonrise today .............. 1:37 a.m. Moonset today .............. 1:36 p.m. New First 7:21 a.m. 8:26 p.m. Full Cape Disappointment 6:52 a.m. 8:10 p.m. 7:10 a.m. 8:17 p.m. Warrenton 7:16 a.m. 8:21 p.m. Knappa 7:58 a.m. 9:03 p.m. Depoe Bay June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 5.6 1:54 a.m. 6.8 1:43 p.m. 6:13 a.m. 7:27 p.m. 2.7 1.3 5.2 1:21 a.m. 6.5 1:10 p.m. 2.7 1.2 5.8 1:35 a.m. 7.1 1:23 p.m. 3.0 1.5 6.0 1:38 a.m. 7.3 1:27 p.m. 2.8 1.4 5.9 2:55 a.m. 7.1 2:44 p.m. 2.3 1.1 5.4 12:50 a.m. 3.0 6.8 12:34 p.m. 1.3 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Today Hi/Lo/W Wed. 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