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THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
OBITUARIES
Ned Irwin Malcolm
Carl Richard ‘Dick’ Ferrell
Seaside
Sept. 20, 1927 — Oct. 25, 2019
Salem
May 14, 1937 — Oct. 8, 2019
Ned Irwin Malcolm died Friday, Oct. 25, partial to crisp button-down shirts, classic
2019, in Seaside, Oregon, just 11 days after polos, corduroys and loafers. He loved a
the death of his wife of nearly 72 years, good cigar and jazz, and once drafted his
Geri Malcolm.
own novel inspired by the stories
He was born Sept. 20, 1927, in
of suspense he enjoyed so much.
Dayton, Ohio, and was the only
He was a loving and supportive
child of Duff and Hazel Malcolm.
father and a doting grandfather,
He attended Miami University
bestowing his three grandchildren
in Oxford, Ohio, before enlisting
with much-prized hand-drawn
in the Army in 1945. He was sta-
birthday cards and original
tioned in Japan as a paratrooper,
designs painted on sweatshirts.
played piano in a military jazz
Ned and Geri retired to their
group and later edited an Army
Gearhart vacation home, where
newsletter. He remained a music
he volunteered for the Seaside
Ned Malcolm
lover, writer and avid reader all of
Public Library for many years,
his life.
joined the Elks and sometimes
After his military service,
poked fun at their small-town life.
he returned to Dayton and mar-
They later moved to Sea-
ried Geraldine Haines, whom he
side and remained active in their
had met three years earlier when
church and social groups. Along
the two were still in high school.
with his wife, he was an avid
They had two children, and cel-
bridge player and crossword
ebrated their 71st wedding anni-
puzzler.
versary Nov. 12, 2018.
He is survived by his son,
He worked in Danville, Illi-
Chris Malcolm (Anne Mangan)
nois, for Hyster, which in 1960
of Portland; daughter Jane Ver-
sent him to Portland, where the family set- durmen (Ed) of Gearhart; grandchildren
tled and enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast Hadley Malcolm (Sam Kallevig) of Brook-
and the mountains. His career also included lyn, New York, Dorothy Davenport (Cody)
positions at Abbott, Kerns and Bell and of Portland and Hank Verdurmen of San
Graphic Arts Center.
Francisco.
He belonged to the Arlington Club for
A joint celebration of life for Ned and
many years and served on the board of Geri will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov.
the Multnomah Athletic Club, where he 12, at Seaside United Methodist Church,
enjoyed the lifetime friendships of the 241 N. Holladay Drive.
handball community.
Donations may be made to the Seaside
Ned was courtly, genial and always a Public Library or the Multnomah Athletic
gentleman, and a snappy dresser who was Foundation.
Former Warrenton resident Carl Richard was always reading, usually several books
“Dick” Ferrell, 82, passed away Oct. 8 in at the same time, ranging in subjects from
Salem after a short illness.
ancient history, geography, biographies and
literature.
Dick was born in Longview,
For several years, Dick wrote
Washington, on May 14, 1937,
a column on astronomy and
the oldest child of Clifford Ray
mythology for the Statesman
“Guy” Ferrell and Delpha (Lin-
Journal in Salem. He also enjoyed
derholm) Ferrell.
birdwatching.
The family moved to Warren-
As a boy, Dick was taught
ton in 1951, where Dick grad-
stamp collecting by his father, and
uated as valedictorian of the
throughout his life it remained
Class of 1955. He went on to
an avid hobby that brought him
attend Willamette University, and
much enjoyment and relaxation.
later received a master’s degree
Carl Ferrell
After retirement, he and Kathy
in social service at Vanderbilt
had the opportunity to travel
University.
In 1962, Dick was married to Lyla Kath- abroad, and Dick’s favorite trip was going
erine “Kathy” Shepherd, and they made to Greece.
Dick is survived by his wife, Kathy, and
their home in Salem. Dick was as a social
worker at Fairview Training Center for daughters Jennifer and Susan Ferrell, all of
more than 30 years, and later had a counsel- Salem; grandson Dylan Ferrell of Portland;
brothers Larry Ferrell of Spokane, Wash-
ing business in Stayton.
He was quiet and thoughtful by nature, ington, Dan Ferrell of Warrenton and Lloyd
highly respected professionally and beloved Ferrell of Beaverton; and numerous nieces
by friends and family. Dick had a brilliant and nephews.
There will be no public service.
mind and a broad array of interests. He
Geraldine Jean Haines Malcolm
Seaside
Aug. 14, 1929 — Oct. 14, 2019
Geraldine Jean Haines Malcolm, “Geri,” volunteer and paid jobs. After retiring from
a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died West Sylvan she worked in sales at Nord-
peacefully at home with her children at her strom Rack and Saks Fifth Avenue.
side Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.
Her fi tness level was a point of
She was born Aug. 14, 1929,
pride. She ran in the Cascade Run-
in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of
off several times and treasured her
Norman and Frances Haines. At
Joe Loprinzi barbells.
15 she met Ned Malcolm, also of
She and Ned retired to their
Dayton. They married in 1947,
vacation home in Gearhart and
had two children and celebrated
later moved to Seaside.
their 71st wedding anniversary
She is survived by her son,
Nov. 12, 2018.
Chris Malcolm (Anne Mangan)
Geri loved and taught dance
of Portland; daughter Jane Ver-
for many years and remained an
durmen (Ed) of Seaside; grand-
excellent dancer and aerobics dev- Geraldine Malcolm children Hadley Malcolm (Sam
otee well into her 80s. She was
Kallevig) of Brooklyn, New York,
crazy for bridge in all forms and
Hank Verdurmen of San Francisco
played for decades, from party
and Dorothy Malcolm Davenport
bridge to masters’ levels.
(Cody) of Portland; and a brother,
In 1960, the family moved to
Fred Haines (Judy) of Las Vegas,
Portland. She was a devoted sup-
Nevada.
porter of her children’s activities
A joint celebration of life
and spent many years as the school
for Geri and Ned will be held at
secretary at Sylvan Elementary
1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Sea-
School and later assistant to the
side United Methodist Church,
principal at West Sylvan Middle
241 N. Holladay Drive.
School.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Oregon
Geri was a hard worker with a fi ery spirit, Symphony, Lincoln High School Alumni
always looking for something new to do, a Association e ndowment f und for student
trait that led her to seek out a wide variety of scholarships or the Seaside Public Library.
Patricia Mary McAvoy
Astoria
Nov. 1, 1933 — Oct. 21, 2019
Patricia Mary McAvoy passed away, at and grandchildren.
Patricia had a love for all animals, and
peace, with family by her side, on Oct. 21,
volunteered at the Clatsop County Animal
2019, in Astoria, Oregon, at the age of 85.
Shelter.
Patricia was born Nov. 1, 1933,
She was preceded in death by
in Portland, Oregon, to Vincent
her husband, James E. McAvoy;
and Wanda Cogan.
brother Richard Cogan of Portland;
She attended St. Mary’s High
and son Brian O’Grady of Astoria.
S chool in Portland. After school,
Patricia is survived by her chil-
she met and married Oregon State
dren Michael and (Kay) O’Grady
Trooper Gerald “Mike” O’Grady,
of Hillsboro, Oregon, Patrick
whom she was married to for 30
O’Grady of Astoria, Oregon,
years. The couple had four chil-
and Molly Valencourt of Selah,
dren together.
Washington; grandchildren Sean
Patricia settled in Astoria, Ore-
Patricia McAvoy
O’Grady of Astoria, Oregon, Bri-
gon, in the late 1970s, and started
anna and (Tyson) Vaughn of
working for the Columbia River
Bar Pilots as a secretary. While working for Moxee, Washington, and Mark Valencourt
the pilots, she met the love of her life, Capt. of San Diego, California; and brother Robert
James E. McAvoy, and married him shortly Cogan of Portland, Oregon.
At her request, no service will be held.
after in 1982.
In lieu of fl owers, please make donations
Together they enjoyed traveling, snow
skiing and spending time at “The Farm” on in the McAvoy name to the Clatsop County
Whidbey Island. She also enjoyed adven- Animal Shelter, 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren-
tures and misadventures with her children ton, OR., 97146.
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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
57 42
Plenty of
sunshine
55 43
55 42
Low clouds
54 40
Areas of low
Partial sunshine
clouds
53 37
54 39
53 41
Showers
possible
Showers
possible
Showers
possible
Aberdeen
Olympia
56/39
55/41
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
55/34
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Thursday
Tonight’s Sky: The Milky Way
arches from east to west with a
dip toward the northern horizon.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 53/29
Normal high/low .................. 57/42
Record high .................. 70 in 1954
Record low .................... 29 in 2019
Precipitation
Thursday ................................. 0.00”
Month to date ........................ 6.96”
Normal month to date ......... 5.98”
Year to date .......................... 38.75”
Normal year to date ........... 46.22”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019
Time
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
6:17 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
6.8 11:41 a.m. 3.3
7.5
none
Cape Disappointment
5:57 a.m.
4:56 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 7:57 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 6:00 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 1:49 p.m.
Moonset today ............ 10:43 p.m.
First
Full
Last
New
6:06 a.m.
5:08 p.m.
Warrenton
6:12 a.m.
5:10 p.m.
Knappa
6:54 a.m.
5:52 p.m.
Depoe Bay
Nov 4 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26
5:14 a.m.
4:09 p.m.
6.4 10:55 a.m. 3.5
7.2 11:46 p.m. 0.0
6.9 11:15 a.m. 3.5
7.7
none
7.2 11:25 a.m. 3.4
7.9
none
7.0 12:43 a.m. -0.1
7.8 12:42 p.m. 2.8
7.0 10:25 a.m. 4.0
7.8 11:19 p.m. 0.3
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Wash., DC
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
60/37/s
52/42/s
38/26/sf
59/38/s
46/26/s
86/74/s
65/41/s
82/55/s
88/75/pc
53/40/s
85/59/s
72/50/s
58/40/s
59/40/s
55/37/pc
44/34/c
62/48/s
49/28/pc
86/72/pc
65/50/s
79/54/s
86/76/pc
52/39/s
84/57/s
70/50/s
53/38/s
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
50/32
Hermiston
The Dalles 50/25
Enterprise
Pendleton 50/28
50/27
54/31
La Grande
53/27
59/34
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Hi/Lo/W
49/29
Kennewick Walla Walla
49/32 Lewiston
50/27
58/35
Salem
Pullman
51/27
Longview
57/42 Portland
59/37
46/28
Yakima 50/25
56/34
Astoria
Spokane
48/31
Corvallis
59/33
Albany
58/33
John Day
Eugene
Bend
58/32
57/30
57/32
Ontario
50/22
Caldwell
Burns
54/19
50/22
Medford
66/36
Klamath Falls
64/27
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
51/20/s
62/48/s
57/42/s
59/34/s
58/40/s
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
54/24/pc
65/50/s
55/45/c
59/37/pc
56/43/s
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
61/41/s
60/37/s
58/40/s
59/33/s
58/35/s
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
61/43/s
64/40/s
55/43/c
60/36/s
57/40/pc