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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, NOvEmbER 21, 2019
OBITUARIES
Alan Oscar Peterson
Cheryl Anne Long
Sammamish, Washington
Aug. 19, 1950 — Nov. 8, 2019
Astoria
April 14, 1954 — Nov. 16, 2019
Alan Oscar Peterson, born Aug. 19, the juvenile department to include a shelter
1950, passed peacefully into life eternal home and detention facility.
on Nov. 8, 2019. Alan was kind, patient,
He was integral in the formation of the
fun-loving and compassionate.
Children’s Advocacy Center of
He is preceded in death by his
Lincoln County in Newport. Over
wife of 49 years, Karen Peter-
his nearly 40-year career, Alan
son, parents Althea and Roland
served on many local and state
(“Pete”) Peterson, and older
child and youth advocacy boards
brother, Gary Peterson. He is
and agencies and mentored many
survived by his three daughters
people in the juvenile justice
Kristina Peterson, Arissa Peter-
profession.
son (and son-in-law, Nick Papa)
Alan was an active member of
and Kathleen Peterson (and son-
the Newport Optimist Club and
in-law, Brian Richmon); his five
a longtime member of Atone-
ment Lutheran Church in New-
Alan Peterson
grandchildren, Anders (15), Alan
port. Alan enjoyed being an active
(14), Solveig (12), Abby (9) and
Annika (6 months); sisters-in-law Diane community member and volunteer deliver-
Peterson, Marjie Brock (Ed) and Mari- ing food and gifts to families over the hol-
lyn Stronach; and brothers-in-law Michael idays, volunteering in the optimist club
Stronach (Masae) and James Stronach booth at the Newport Seafood & Wine Fes-
(Keiko); and many nieces, nephews, cous- tival and recruiting new members for the
ins and friends.
church basketball team.
Born and raised in Astoria, Oregon, Alan
Possessing a strong work ethic, Alan was
excelled at athletics from a young age, play- proud of his yard and garden and his amaz-
ing baseball, basketball and golf. He and ing Christmas lights that for many years
his family were active members of Peace rivaled Clark Griswold’s display. Through-
Lutheran Church. Alan loved growing up in out his lifetime, Alan was an avid Oregon
Astoria, and has many fond memories of his State University Beavers fan, attending
childhood and early adulthood living there. nearly every OSU home football game from
He was thrilled to attend his 50th Astoria the 1970s through 1990s with his daughters.
Alan enjoyed golfing, fishing and camp-
High School class reunion in 2018, where
he reconnected with many classmates and ing. He was proud that he was able to share
his love of the outdoors with his daughters.
friends.
Alan attended Oregon College of Edu-
After retiring, Alan and Karen moved to
cation (now Western Oregon University) the Seattle area to be closer to their daugh-
in Monmouth, Oregon, from 1968 to 1972, ters and grandchildren. In 2015, after Kar-
graduating with a degree in sociology and en’s devastating Alzheimer’s diagnosis,
criminal justice. There, he met his wife of Alan remained a devoted husband and care-
49 years, Karen. They married on June 14, giver to his wife, and provided unwaver-
ing strength and guidance to his daughters
1969. They started a family soon after.
Upon graduation, Alan moved his fam- and family as they navigated Karen’s final
ily to Ontario, Oregon, where he was hired years.
as a juvenile detention counselor for Mal-
A celebration of life will be held on Dec.
heur County. In 1977, Alan and his fam- 7 at 1 p.m. at Sunset Hills Funeral Home,
ily moved to Newport, Oregon, where he 1215 145th Place S.E., Bellevue, Wash.,
became the juvenile director for Lincoln 98007.
County, a job he held until 2010.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
Alan had a passion for youth and was made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.
an advocate for juvenile justice reform, org) or the Swedish Medical Center Foun-
favoring second chances and rehabilita- dation (swedishfoundation.org).
A special thank you to the physicians
tion over punishment. He was proud to
serve the youth and community of Lincoln and staff at Swedish Issaquah and Provi-
County as its juvenile director for over 35 dence Hospice of Seattle who took such
years, where he oversaw the expansion of good care of Alan.
Cheryl Anne Long was born April 14, dren Allison and Ashly Silva, Nick and Josh
1954, to Johnnie and Betta (Stephens) Long and Rachel and Maia Long; and step-
grandson and great-granddaughter Austin
Moore in Astoria, Oregon.
and Aria Barter.
Her parents and brother, David
She is also survived by her
Moore, preceded her in death.
guardian daughter, Shelli Rus-
Cheryl graduated from Astoria
sell, grandchildren Cheryl Rus-
High School in 1972.
sell, Burl Russell and Leona
On Oct. 15, 1971, she married
(Chris) Harrod, and great-grand-
her high school sweetheart, Greg-
ory Long.
children Hailee and Ela Russell,
Cheryl was known to so many
Seeley Cortez and Olivia and
kids in the Astoria School District
Tony Harrod; her brother, John
as “mom,” and later “grandma,”
(Sue) Moore; sister Sarah (Curt)
Scott; sisters-in-law Diane (Bob)
during her 30-plus years as kitchen
Cheryl Long
O’Bryant, Cindy Junes and Val-
manager at several of the schools.
erie (Adam) Lopez; brother-in-law
She started attending Astoria
First Assembly of God in 1972, and attended Ted Long; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins,
with her husband until the time of her death. nieces and nephews.
Cheryl passed peacefully in her home,
She loved her church family, where she was
a Sunday school, children’s church and mis- surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held on Nov.
sionette teacher over the years, as well as
25 at 2 p.m. at Astoria First Assembly of
being involved in women’s ministries.
Cheryl leaves behind her loving hus- God with a dessert reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations
band of 48 years, Greg; their three chil-
dren, Christy Long (Mike Barter), Joshua to Astoria First Assembly of God’s minis-
(Marcie) Long and Jacob Long; grandchil- tries or missions.
Wendy Mae Walters Page
Warrenton
Nov. 25, 1932 — Nov. 9, 2019
Wendy Mae Walters Page passed away Jewel Light; and daughter, Linda Hayman.
peacefully on Nov. 9, 2019. She was born
She is survived by her loving hus-
on Nov. 25, 1932, in Oakwood, Texas, to band, Bill Page; brother Billy Walters
and his wife, Judy; sister Betty
Mae and Joe Walters.
She lived in Oakwood, Texas
Gizzard; brother Jimmy Wal-
City and was a longtime resident
ters and his wife, Sherrie; sister
of Freeport, Texas. She mar-
Margaret Murrell and her hus-
band, Norris; son Henry Maresh
ried her love, Bill Page, in 1974,
and his wife, Linda; and daugh-
when they moved to the Pacific
ter, Brenda Maresh; stepchildren
Northwest, making their home in
Robin Page, Pam Nowlin and her
Warrenton, Oregon.
Wendy loved her family and
husband, Paul, Eva-Lisa LaFer-
ney and her husband, Paul; and
friends fiercely, and her cooking
adopted daughter Randi Page.
was legendary. She often spoiled
Wendy Page
those around her with her South-
She is also survived by grand-
children Jason Hayman and his
ern cooking skills. Whether it be
Thanksgiving turkey and dressing, fried wife, Kathy, Lorie Brady and her husband,
shrimp, eggs Benedict or shrimp omelets John, Michelle Ledbetter and her husband,
(to name a few), she loved cooking, and Jason, and Melissa Carlson and her hus-
band, Mike; stepgrandchildren Anthony
everyone looked forward to it.
Wendy lived a full life as a wonderful Terrando, Lindsay Korn, Allison Houchen
wife, mother, homemaker and accountant and her husband, Zach, Elizabeth Korn,
for the family shrimp business. For many Abigail LaFerney and William Lagerquist;
years Wendy was an excellent seamstress, great-grandchildren Charlie and Connor
and worked tirelessly sewing and assem- Hayman, Elizabeth, Sarah and Rebecca
bling costumes for Little Ballet Theatre in Brady, Caden and Jace Ledbetter, Ryan
Astoria, Oregon.
and Brooke Turner, Samantha and Hunter
She was also known for her legendary Carlson and Tucker Houchen; and numer-
flower garden. She loved all flowers, par- ous nieces and nephews.
ticularly roses, rhododendrons, tulips and
All of whom loved her dearly, and will
daisies. Wendy’s flowers were classic, col- never forget her tenacity, Southern charm,
orful and fragrant, which is symbolic of grace and undying love and caring for
the life she led.
them.
Wendy is proceeded in death by her
Please sign our online guest book at
parents, Mae and Joe Walters; her sister, caldwellsmortuary.com
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Marlene Frances Wiitala
Naselle, Washington
Sept. 21, 1934 — Nov. 8, 2019
Marlene Frances Wiitala passed away mas tree farm that they developed on their
on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Columbia property.
Marlene is survived by her caring hus-
Memorial Hospital.
band of 63 years, Donald; daugh-
Marlene was born Sept. 21,
ter Marilyn (and Robert) Ittes;
1934, in Astoria, Oregon. She
son Dale (and Andrea) Wiitala;
was the first child of Charles and
daughter Michelle (and Stu-
Ellen Wirkkala. She grew up with
art) Roy; grandchildren Marl-
her parents, sister and brother in
yssa, Monica, Blake and Brooke;
Deep River, Washington.
great-granddaughter
Mak-
Marlene graduated from
enna; sister Jeane Moksness of
Naselle High School in 1951,
Longview; brother Ken Wirkkala
and from Lower Columbia Col-
lege in Longview, Washing-
of Grays River, Washington; and
ton, in 1953. After college she
her nieces and nephews.
Marlene Wiitala
Marlene enjoyed cooking,
worked at Cowlitz County Title
sewing, gardening and making
Co. in Longview.
Marlene married Donald Wiitala on Christmas wreaths. She loved socializ-
April 14, 1956, and they moved to Astoria, ing with family and friends. She was very
Oregon. She worked at the unemployment close to, and proud of, all of her grandchil-
office until they moved to Deep River. dren and great-granddaughter. She will be
Marlene took the position of Deep River missed.
In lieu of flowers, please support the
Postmaster. Following this, she taught
kindergarten for two years in Rosburg, Naselle Volunteer Fire Department and
Ambulance.
Washington.
A celebration of life will be planned at a
In 1962 they moved to Naselle, where
their three children grew up. She worked future date. Until then, please raise a glass
at the Naselle Post Office until she even- in her honor.
tually became the financial manager for
Her guestbook is available at pentti-
Don Wiitala Trucking and for the Christ- laschapel.com
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southern horizon is Fomalhaut of
Piscis Austinus, the Southern Fish.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 54/36
Normal high/low .................. 53/40
Record high .................. 64 in 1987
Record low .................... 24 in 1977
Precipitation
Tuesday ................................... 0.22”
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Hammond
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Moonset today .............. 2:32 p.m.
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