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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, JANuARy 9, 2020
OBITUARIES
Emma Jean Gilmore
Elsie J. Dean
Seaside
Dec. 3, 1935 — Dec. 30, 2019
Astoria
Jan. 30, 1924 — Jan. 4, 2020
Jeanie Gilmore fell asleep in death at her fornia with their children or grandchildren,
home in Seaside, Oregon, with family at her with an occasional cruise thrown in.
side, on Dec. 30, 2019.
Jeanie was well known for her hospital-
Jeanie was born on Dec. 3,
ity. If you stopped by for a visit,
1935, to Claude and Thelma
you knew that you better have time
McAllister in Grants Pass, Ore-
to drink a cup a tea with her, and
gon. Named Emma Jean, she pre-
most likely be fed, too. She loved
ferred to go by Jeanie or Jean. She
to entertain and throw parties. In
was the oldest child, with three
fact, the airport hangar that was
younger brothers and a sister.
part of their house was converted
Jeanie married her husband,
into a “party room” after Har-
Harvey, on June 28, 1952, in Cor-
vey sold his airplane. The grand-
vallis, Oregon. They began their
children grew up playing musical
married life in Dallas, where Har-
instruments, singing or listening
vey worked for Gilmore Logging.
Jeanie Gilmore
to music in the party room.
They next moved to Estacada,
Jeanie was always in her ele-
where they purchased their first home and ment when she had a houseful of guests,
Harvey worked for Jeanie’s dad at Claude keeping them entertained and fed. That is
truly a legacy she passed down through the
McAllister Logging.
After two years they moved to Seaside, family, with her children, grandchildren and
where the weather was more agreeable to even great-grandchildren being known for
logging. They continued to stay in the Sea- their good cooking and baking.
side area for the rest of their lives, building
It’s no exaggeration to say that Jeanie’s
homes and raising their children.
life revolved around her family. She devoted
Jeanie was baptized in 1960 as one of much time and energy helping her children
Jehovah’s Witnesses, and remained an and grandchildren. She made time for you,
active part of the Seaside congregation until and had a special, unique relationship with
her death. She treasured her close friend- each child, grandchild and great-grandchild.
ships with many dear ones in the congre-
She was a dedicated wife, loving mother,
gation, and was rarely missing from the nurturing grandmother and spiritual sister.
meetings.
She will be missed by every single member
Jeanie was a strong partner and supporter of her large family.
in her marriage to Harvey. Whether it was
Jeanie is survived by her siblings, Claude
helping build their houses and duplexes, (Shirley) McAllister, Byron (Evelyn) McAl-
being the co-pilot for Harvey while he flew lister, Dale McAllister and Lisa Hannah;
his airplane, supporting Harvey in his work her children, Linda (Chuck) Fritz, Randy
logging, and later his trucking business, (Wendy) Gilmore and Lancey (David) Lar-
Harvey Gilmore Trucking, or playing bass son; and her grandchildren, Jennifer (Bran-
guitar in the family band to Harvey’s lead don) Philbrook, Julie (Clyde) Stanley, Katie
guitar, Jeanie was there to support Harvey. (Jake) Rummell, Joe Gilmore, Jana (Shane)
They were just shy of celebrating 60 years Dean, Heidi Larson and Sarah Gilmore. She
also had 15 great-grandchildren and seven
of marriage before his death in 2012.
Jeanie loved to travel. For years she great-great-grandchildren.
organized annual trips to Disneyland each
She is preceded in death by her parents
December with a large caravan of family and her husband, Harvey.
and friends. In the summer, there was an
There will be a memorial service held
annual trek down to Redding, California, to on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m., at the Sea-
mine for gold in the gold mine Harvey and side Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses,
Jeanie had for years. There were also many located at 2667 U.S. Highway 101 in Sea-
fond memories of trips to Hawaii and Cali- side, Oregon.
Elsie J. Dean, 95, of Astoria, died on Jan. until September 2014 when she moved to
Warrenton, Oregon, to the home of her old-
4, 2020, in Astoria.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1924, in Tex- est daughter, Linda and Dennis Rush, due to
ola, Oklahoma, to John and Joan
aging problems and the advice of
her doctor.
(Shipman) Forsyth. When she
In 2019, she moved to the Clat-
was still a very young child, they
sop Retirement Village in Asto-
moved to New Mexico to live her
ria until her death on Jan. 4, 2020.
life as a farmer’s daughter.
Mrs. Dean was preceded in death
She received her elementary
by her husband, parents, brother
education and high school educa-
tion at San Jon, New Mexico. Her
and youngest sister.
love for people, church and com-
Survivors include her daugh-
ters, Linda and Dennis Rush of
munity filled her life ahead.
Warrenton, Oregon, and Mar-
On Aug. 15, 1948, she married
Elsie Dean
sha and Kenneth Morris of Viera,
Raymond Dean and moved to the
Florida; four grandchildren; seven
Forrest Community in New Mex-
ico to be a farmer’s wife and have a fam- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
ily. To this union was born two daughters, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment in New Mexico will take place
“their pride and joy,” Linda Jo and Marsha
at a later date.
Ann Dean.
Ocean View Funeral & Cremation
She retired and moved to Clovis, New
Mexico, in 1968. Raymond passed away Service of Astoria is in charge of local
in October 1998, and Elsie remained there arrangements.
Walter Albert ‘Ab’ Burke
Seaside
Nov. 16, 1928 — Jan. 6, 2020
Walter Albert “Ab” Burke died in his over coffee.
home on Jan. 6, 2020, at the age of 91.
Ab was a retired Seaside volunteer fire-
Ab was born Nov. 16, 1928, in Brook- man and lifetime member of the American
lyn, Washington. Ab was the fifth
Legion Post 99 and Seaside Elks.
of seven children born to Wal-
Ab’s son, Scott Burke, passed
ter and Grace Burke. Ab grew
away in December 2015. Ab is
up on the family-owned dairy
survived by his wife of 67 years,
farm in North River, Washington,
Susan, of Seaside; sister Doris
and graduated from high school
“Tyne” Burke of Tumwater,
in 1947 from North River High
Washington; sister-in-law Marga-
ret Burke of Centralia, Washing-
School.
ton; children Jody Burke of Deer
Ab attended the University of
Washington for a short time until
Valley, Washington, Marlene
joining the Army in 1948. Ab
Sande (Doug) of Warren, Steve
Walter Burke
served in the Army Escort Ser-
Burke (Sofie) of Seaside and
vices from July 1948 to Novem-
Molly St.Hilaire (Tom) of Yam-
hill; daughter-in-law Anne, wife
ber 1951 during the Korean War,
of the late Scott Burke, of Seaside;
and was recruited to play baseball
grandchildren Kellia Holzworth
and basketball for the Army.
After the Army, Ab moved to
of Scappoose, Corey Sande of
Seaside, met and married Susan
Scappoose, Kassi Euwer of St.
Dickson, then started his lifelong
John’s, Jacob Burke of Roseburg,
career in the logging industry as
Stephanie “Stevie” Stevenson of
a choker setter for Crown Zeller-
Seaside and Shelby St.Hilaire
bach. In 1959, Ab became a inde-
of Yamhill; great-grandchildren
pendent contractor in the logging
Carter and Quinn Meharry of
industry, which continued until 2002, when Scappoose, Ella Grace and Brooklyn Burke
he retired.
of Ridgefield, Washington, Fischer Steven-
Ab found happiness in the outdoors and son of Seaside, Nolan and Eliza Euwer of
in his home with friends and family. Ab St. John’s; as well as numerous nieces and
found great joy visiting and spending time nephews.
with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Graveside services are at the Burke Fam-
He was an avid hunter, fishermen, clam- ily Cemetery in Brooklyn, Washington, on
mer and golfer, and enjoyed gardening. Jan. 18 at 1 p.m.
Another one of his favorite pastimes was
A celebration of life will be held at the
beach combing with longtime friend Ben American Legion in Seaside, Oregon, on
Olson. Ab and Ben must have collected a Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
thousand glass floats over the years.
In lieu of flowers, any remembrances
The Burkes welcomed visitors almost may be donated to Seaside Kids Inc., P.O.
daily and entertained with conversation Box 275, Seaside, OR., 97138.
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McConnell says ‘no haggling’ as
impeachment standoff deepens
trial will be conducted in the Senate, where
Republicans have a thin majority.
“There will be no haggling with the
House over Senate procedure,” said McCo-
nnell, R-Ky. “We will not cede our author-
ity to try this impeachment. The House
Democrats’ turn is over.”
But even as McConnell spoke from the
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cus, she spoke instead about the crisis in
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listic missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq,
according to several Democrats in the room.
Pelosi wants McConnell to “immedi-
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to Democrats familiar with the situation and
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“Sadly, Leader McConnell has made
clear that his loyalty is to the President
and not the Constitution,” Pelosi wrote to
colleagues late Tuesday. She said the pro-
cess he is outlining “is not only unfair
but designed to deprive Senators and the
American people of crucial documents and
testimony.’’
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JALONICK, ALAN FRAM and
LAURIE KELLMAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority
Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday
there will be “no haggling” over the process
for President Donald Trump’s impeachment
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi over Democratic
demands for details and more witnesses.
McConnell has indicated Republi-
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The House impeached Trump last month
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office by pressuring Ukraine’s new leader
to investigate Democrats, using as lever-
age $400 million in military assistance for
U.S. ally as it counters Russia at its border.
The funding for Ukraine was eventually
released but only after Congress intervened.
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Normal high/low .................. 49/38
Record high .................. 67 in 1986
Record low .................... 15 in 1974
Precipitation
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