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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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Larry Robert Inman
Astoria
May 4th, 1950 — Oct. 22, 2020
Larry Robert Inman, of Astoria, age 70, lending a hand, encouraging and comforting
passed away peacefully Oct. 22, 2020, at home, fair participants; he was known for his enthu-
after a year-long battle with glioblastoma.
siastic encouragement and reassuring and
Larry was born on May 4, 1950,
amazing hugs.
the second child of Phillip C. and
Larry was a bright light and was
Vivian Ericksen Inman, and grew
a friend to many. He had a special
up on the family’s dairy farm in
gift for helping those around him
Bow, Washington. Larry attended
dream, believe and understand that
school in Edison, and attended
they could do anything they wanted
Burlington High School, where
to accomplish. Larry could always
he graduated in 1968. He attended
be found cheering on his grandchil-
Skagit Valley Community College.
dren and their friends, always in the
Larry grew up with a love for
stands at each fair event and sport-
farming and animals. When he
ing event, and would never miss
Larry Inman
was just a ninth grader, he and his
one — even if it meant pulling into
younger brother took over the oper-
the parking lot with a stock trailer,
ation of Island View Farm, the family’s dairy fresh from a service call, or from tending to
farm. Larry and his brother would milk the the farm.
cows twice a day.
Larry never met a stranger, and was known
While attending school, he was very active to drop everything to come to the help of a
in FFA, student government and athletics. friend or customer in need. He would gener-
Through FFA, Larry won much recognition ously give of his time, his expertise and his
and awards, becoming a state offi cer. He trav- resources to anyone in need.
eled extensively throughout the state, and to
Even after his diagnosis, Larry continued
the n ational FFA c onvention. He went on to to live life to the fullest and on his own terms.
earn the American Farmer Degree, the highest He worked on the farm, in his business and
level of achievement in FFA.
spent quality time with his wife, children and
Although Larry loved his life on the family grandchildren up until the time of his passing.
farm, he felt the calling to pursue his passion
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Inman,
for agriculture and farming, and at the age of of Astoria; daughter, Melissa Linder-Cho
25, began what would be a successful 42-year (Hiram), son, Jeremy Linder (Kallie), and
long career in the agricultural business indus- his grandchildren, Ryan Stenblom, Jameson
try. In 1978, along with fi ve business partners, Linder and Madalyn Linder, all of Astoria.
Ag-Bag Corp. was launched in Astoria .
He is also survived by his sister, MaryLou
Larry would go on to lead as the presi- Caudill, brother, Phil “Fritz” (Shelah) Inman,
dent, CEO and primary owner/shareholder, niece, Melissa Harris (Ryan), and nephew,
and continued to lead the company when it Michael Inman (Christine), along with great-
became Ag-Bag International, a public com- nieces, Kora, Kinzie, Ella and Haley, all who
pany, in 1991. Larry traveled extensively reside in Bow; his in-laws, Dick and Betty
for over 25 years with Ag-Bag, throughout Huckestein, of Astoria; brothers-in-law, Jim
Europe, Asia and North and South America.
Huckestein (Julie), Dan Huckestein and Jeff
He was instrumental in introducing and Huckestein (Lynda); sister-in-law, Carol Neal
developing the Ag-Bag technology into Ger- (Leo); and numerous nieces and nephews.
many, and in the forming of BAG-Bu dissa,
Larry was preceded in death by his mother,
which has continued to grow and expand Vivian Inman, father, Phillip “Big Phil”
throughout Europe for the past 25 years. Inman, and brother-in-law, Jim Caudill, all of
Through the innovations Larry helped develop Bow, Washington.
in the fi eld of silage bagging technology, his
Larry was blessed by many friendships
name has been a part of over 56 U.S. patents. throughout this life and career, and will be
In 1991, Larry was able to pursue farming especially missed by his Ag-Bag family across
again, while continuing to lead Ag-Bag Inter- the country and across the world, including
national, purchasing Tucker Creek Ranch in treasured friends Walter Jay and family from
Astoria . He married Debbie (Huckestein) Hooper, Nebraska, and Udo Weber and family
Linder in 1994, and together with their son, from Malschwitz, Germany.
Jeremy, they began raising and selling s aler
Remembrance of Larry’s contribution and
and r ed Angus beef cattle.
the honoring of his legacy can be best done by
In 2005, Ag-Bag International was sold paying forward his positivity, encouragement
and relocated. Larry and Debbie started and support to those around us, especially to
Ag-Bag Forage Solutions in Astoria, which our young people.
he ran with his wife, Debbie, and son, Jeremy
Memorial donations can be made in Lar-
Linder.
ry’s name to: Astoria High School Scholar-
Throughout his life, Larry continued to ships Inc., Asoria High School FFA Alumni
champion for children and for the love of Group or to Lower Columbia Hospice.
farming and agriculture, becoming a huge
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial
supporter of the local 4-H and FFA programs, will be held at a later time.
and lending his auctioneering skills to school
Caldwells Luce-Layton was in charge of
and community fundraisers. Each year, during the arrangements. Please sign the online guest
the Clatsop County Fair, Larry could be found book at caldwellsmortuary.com
Dallas Baptist
Astoria’s Michael Postlewait, left, and teammate Andrew Rickman, have advanced to the
Fishing League Worldwide bass fi shing national championships.
Astoria’s fi sherman advances
to national tournament
The Astorian
Astoria’s Michael Postlewait, a fresh-
man fi sherman with the Dallas Baptist
University bass fi shing team, has qualifi ed
to take part in the 2021 Fishing League
Worldwide National Championships in
March.
Postlewait and Dallas Baptist teammate
Andrew Rickman punched their ticket to
the national tournament after fi nishing
eighth in the Fishing League Worldwide
regional qualifi er, held Nov. 13 on Lake
Sam Rayburn, in east Texas.
Fishing League Worldwide is part of
Major League Fishing, the largest bass
fi shing organization in the world.
While most competitive anglers spend
their entire collegiate careers chasing a
spot in the national championship, Postle-
wait and Rickman qualifi ed in their fi rst
semester at Dallas Baptist in their fi rst
Fishing League Worldwide event.
The duo netted fi ve fi sh for a one-day
total of 14 pounds, 6 ounces.
“We had a tough practice, catching
mostly 12-13 (inch) fi sh up shallow,” said
Postlewait, a Class of 2020 graduate from
Astoria. “Fortunately, we found a few
creeks that held some better sized fi sh. We
only caught fi ve keepers all day but was
thankful our ‘kicker’ did enough to get
us in to the top-10, and qualify us for the
national championship.”
The Stephen F. Austin State University
team of Cooper Thor and Cody Barchenger
won the event with a fi ve-bass limit weigh-
ing 19 pounds, 7 ounces.
Teamwise, the Dallas Baptist Patriots
moved up from seventh to fi fth nationally
with their performance in the qualifi er.
The 12th annual national champion-
ship will be held March 3 through March
5, 2021, on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the
Walt Postlewait
Astoria graduate Michael Postlewait, now a
freshman at Dallas Baptist University.
Cherokees. The tournament showcases the
nation’s best collegiate anglers and awards
the winners a $33,500 prize package that
includes a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat
and automatic entry into the 2021 Toy-
ota Series Championship, where the win-
ners will compete for a top prize of up to
$235,000.
Eric Irving Osterholme
Mount Angel
May 5, 1942 — Nov. 15, 2020
Eric Irving Osterholme was born on May Gabriella and George; sister, Linda, and broth-
5, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents er-in-law, Herb Jolliff; and numerous nieces
were Eric Bjorn and Georgia Viola (Jones) and nephews. Karl and Julie Moltman were
Osterholme.
special friends.
He moved to Oregon at the age
He was preceded in death by
of 3, and spent most of his life here.
three brothers, Lance, Nels and
He graduated from La Grande High
Bjorn Osterholme.
School, where he played on the
Eric was known for his love of ice
varsity football team until he was
cream and chocolate milk! He loved
injured.
to walk and hike in the outdoors.
He attended Eastern Oregon Col-
Eric passed away after a critical
lege and graduated from Portland
last illness on Nov. 15, 2020. The
State University. He also graduated
family would like to thank the staff
from the apprenticeship program at
of the Mount Angel e nhanced c are
Eric Osterholme
the U.S. Navy y ards in Bremerton,
u nit for their kindness and care of
Washington. One of his last projects
Eric.
was the steel work fabrication of the Waldport
Please send any donations to the Provi-
b ridge.
dence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation
He married Eloyce Yonkey on March 20, or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
1971. He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly,
Assisting the family is Unger Funeral
and son-in-law, Andrew Psaltis; grandchildren, Chapel of Silverton.
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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
52 41
Breezy with rain
50 41
Rain
51 40
50 40
51 39
51 41
50 38
Cloudy with a
Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy Rather cloudy A chance of rain
shower
Aberdeen
Olympia
50/42
53/43
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
53/40
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UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Sunday
Tonight’s Sky: Vega, Deneb, and
Altair, the stars of the Summer
Triangle, drop down the western
sky this evening.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 46/35
Normal high/low .................. 52/39
Record high .................. 64 in 2017
Record low .................... 22 in 1985
Precipitation
Sunday ..................................... 0.34”
Month to date ........................ 8.62”
Normal month to date ......... 7.96”
Year to date .......................... 55.01”
Normal year to date ........... 54.43”
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AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Sunrise today .................. 7:29 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 4:35 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 2:34 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 1:33 a.m.
Last
New
9:11 a.m.
9:18 p.m.
First
Cape Disappointment
8:59 a.m.
9:06 p.m.
9:04 a.m.
9:10 p.m.
Warrenton
9:06 a.m.
9:13 p.m.
Knappa
9:48 a.m.
9:55 p.m.
Depoe Bay
Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21
7.6 2:42 a.m.
6.2 3:34 p.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:21 p.m.
1.6
2.2
7.4 2:03 a.m.
6.1 3:11 p.m.
1.8
2.5
7.8 2:14 a.m.
6.4 3:20 p.m.
1.7
2.4
8.0 2:26 a.m.
6.6 3:18 p.m.
1.7
2.3
7.8 3:43 a.m.
6.5 4:35 p.m.
1.3
1.9
7.7 1:28 a.m.
6.3 2:39 p.m.
1.8
2.8
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Wash., DC
Today
Hi/Lo/W
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
62/47/pc
43/27/s
43/42/sn
70/47/t
38/21/sn
83/74/pc
80/69/c
68/51/s
82/71/pc
48/38/pc
71/47/s
62/50/s
52/40/s
66/59/t
48/47/c
53/43/r
66/43/s
47/24/s
84/73/sh
78/52/sh
65/49/s
81/71/pc
54/52/c
72/48/s
60/45/pc
56/53/c
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
46/37
Hermiston
The Dalles 47/35
Enterprise
Pendleton 41/31
50/36
48/39
La Grande
43/30
52/41
NATIONAL CITIES
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Full
Time
41/35
Kennewick Walla Walla
51/39 Lewiston
47/34
50/42
Salem
Pullman
47/29
Longview
52/41 Portland
52/43
41/32
Yakima 45/32
50/40
Astoria
Spokane
40/32
Corvallis
52/39
Albany
52/41
John Day
Eugene
Bend
54/40
48/29
45/26
Ontario
43/29
Caldwell
Burns
42/23
45/29
Medford
52/38
Klamath Falls
46/29
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
43/27/c
53/44/c
50/40/r
51/39/r
52/42/r
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
42/25/sf
50/41/r
50/40/r
50/40/r
50/41/r
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
56/44/r
53/41/c
50/40/r
53/40/c
51/42/r
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
53/42/r
49/41/r
50/39/r
51/38/r
50/41/r