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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
OBITUARIES
Pamela Lynn Chestnut
Melissa Benfi eld-Schertenleib
Astoria
Nov. 19, 1951 — April 7, 2021
Kennewick, Washington
July 12, 1972 — April 7, 2021
Pamela Lynn Chestnut, of Astoria, died and minds.
peacefully, surrounded by friends, family,
Her passion for preserving old windows
love and light, in the wee hours of the morn- and restoring historical features in homes
ing on April 7, 2021, just as a light
will hopefully resound in the com-
rain began to fall. After a few years
munity for years to come. So many
challenged by ovarian cancer and
homeowners in the area are priv-
its eff ects, she is fi nally at rest
ileged to have her touch on their
and at ease, and surely enjoying a
homes as a lasting legacy!
regained freedom and wholeness
She loved traveling near and
that she lacked in her fi nal time on
far, was an avid reader and an even
Earth.
more avid chocolate and ice cream
Pam is survived by her beloved
lover. She absolutely adored chil-
daughter, Erin, of Astoria; two dear
dren, and would get right down on
brothers, Ron and Vince, of Peta-
the ground with them, and enter
Pamela Chestnut
luma and Magalia, California ; four
their world happily and readily.
noteworthy nieces and nephews,
She loved watching movies;
Robin, Ryan, Shane and Sarah; two excep- her all-time favorite was “Moonstruck” —
tional cats, Punkin and Mimi; one amazing she knew every line. Her red truck, “Brave-
dog, Lady; and multitudes of lovely, interest- heart,” was a loved one, and made her easily
ing and devoted friends and relations.
recognizable everywhere she went. She was
Pam grew up in San Diego, California, an excellent seamstress, a natural in the gar-
and graduated from high school in Lodi, den, a lover of architecture and house plans, a
eventually making her way to Pleasanton, natural born yogi, a skilled artist.
where she met her handsome, kind husband
Pam was “so full of life and fun to be
of a few years, Bart, who would help her cre- around,” “such a beautiful and sweet person,”
ate her life’s work, their daughter.
“so very special” and had a “beauty, calm
She spent many years as a well-respected spirit and silliness” that will be so missed.
escrow offi cer before leaving her career to go She was a “truly remarkable woman and
to college in 2000, something she’d always friend,” “a blessing” and “a gem,” and had a
wanted to do. She chose Humboldt State Uni- “warm smile and optimistic spirit” — com-
versity in Arcata, California, because of her ments from dear ones after her passing.
love of the area from the many vacations she
She was the best mom a girl could wish
and her daughter had enjoyed camping in the for, best friend a person could make and the
redwoods over the years.
best example a human could have in kind-
After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Pam ness and generosity and lightness and fun.
enrolled at the College of the Redwoods to She will be missed so very much, but those
earn her associate’s degree in historic preser- of us closest to her vow to take on these qual-
vation and restoration. The skills she learned ities in ourselves to keep her spirit alive (and
there were used to many homes’ and home- please join us!).
owners’ delights after she moved to Astoria
Pam-ma, Pam-la, Pammy, Pam-
in 2008 to be with her daughter.
ma-Lamma, Auntie Pam Sir!, Pam Chest-
Pam was always active in the community nut!, Momma: We will miss you! Thank you
of Astoria, from her work on the board of for everything, always, and mostly for mak-
the Lower Columbia Preservation Society to ing us smile and laugh and remember to
the classes she both took and taught at Clat- keep the silliness alive, no matter our age or
sop Community College, to her attendance circumstance.
at many and most art, music and community
Pam’s ashes will be spread in a casual
events and gatherings. Everywhere she went, ceremony and gathering in the redwoods
people knew and loved her; she always had a of Northern California not-yet-planned for
smile and a hello or brief conversation or silly the coming months, and a lively celebration
encounter for everyone she happened upon.
will be held in Astoria this spring or summer,
She made most everyone feel welcome with plenty of dancing and eating and laugh-
and loved wherever she went, as she truly ing and loving in her honor. If you want to be
loved people. She participated in (and often included on the contact list for either of the
was the instigator of) innumerable uncontrol- above celebrations as they come to fruition,
lable laughing fi ts with friends and family please email her daughter, Erin, at emmasto-
over her lifetime.
ria@yahoo.com
Fort George Brewery, where her daugh-
Donations can be sent in her name to the
ter has worked for 13 years, holds a special Lower Columbia Preservation Society, P.O.
place in their hearts for her, as she always Box 1334, Astoria, OR., 97103.
brightened every gathering. Her imperson-
Memories can be relived and renewed
ation of a sea lion singing a song at a com- every day by smiling, laughing, saying “hi”
pany camp out’s talent show will remain a to a stranger and being just plain silly at each
fond and hilarious memory in so many hearts and every opportunity.
We regretfully announce the passing of and John Schertenleib; two brothers, Nico-
Melissa Benfi eld-Schertenleib, 48, of Ken- las and Donald Mcknight; and granddaugh-
newick, Washington, on April 7, 2021. ter, Ashley.
She is survived by her mother,
Melissa passed away peacefully,
Donna Vitko, and stepfather,
and surrounded by her loved ones,
Paul Vitko; father, Gordon Ben-
after a valiant battle with cancer.
fi eld; husband, Rick Scherten-
Melissa was born on July 12,
leib; brother, Latt Benfi eld; sisters,
1972, to Donna Schott and Gordon
Jackie Mcknight, Josie Benfi eld,
Benfi eld in Seaside. Melissa fi rst
Ashley Polevoi and Heidi Brown;
attended grade school and junior
daughters, Brianna Anderson and
high school in Warrenton, then
Stefanie Dellit; stepchildren, Josh
Seaside High School and Mount
and Jamie Schertenleib, Nikki
Hood Community College.
and Josh Peters and Janelle Scher-
Melissa worked for Safeway,
Melissa Benfi eld-
tenleib; niece, Megan Brown,
the Clatsop County Public Health
Schertenleib
and nephew, James Benfi eld; sis-
Department and U.S. Bank before
ters and brothers-in-law, Karen
meeting her husband of 18 years,
Arrotta, Linda Peitz, Kathy and John Albert-
Rick Schertenleib.
Melissa had an adventurous spirit, was son and Ed, Joe and Janelle Schertenleib; and
kind-hearted, courageous and adored her her grandchildren, Aida, Owen, Tyler, Kyle,
entire family. She lovingly embraced every- Jason, Bella, Allison, Braden and Austin.
A celebration of life will be held at Coast-
one as her family, whether they were bio-
logical or not. She was a strong woman who line Christian Fellowship in Olney at 2 p.m.
never lost her sense of humor, no matter how on June 5 .
In lieu of fl owers, the family asks that you
hard her life became. Her smile and laugh
make a donation to the Knight c ancer cen-
were beloved by all who met her.
Melissa was preceded in death by her ter through Oregon Health & Science Uni-
grandparents, Mary and John Schott and versity, or the American Cancer Society, in
Kathleen and Latt Benfi eld; in-laws, Juanita Melissa’s name.
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SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
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MONDAY
REGIONAL FORECAST
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
63 43
Partly sunny
62 45
57 44
Partly sunny
Low clouds
58 45
55 42
Mostly cloudy
Rain
58 43
56 41
Rain possible
Showers
possible
Aberdeen
Olympia
68/41
72/48
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
72/39
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Sunday
Tonight’s Sky: First quarter
moon (11:59 p.m.).
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 59/42
Normal high/low .................. 57/41
Record high .................. 74 in 2016
Record low .................... 26 in 1927
Precipitation
Sunday ..................................... 0.00”
Month to date ........................ 0.34”
Normal month to date ......... 3.38”
Year to date .......................... 33.15”
Normal year to date ........... 28.22”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021
Time
6:53 a.m.
9:32 p.m.
7.0 1:26 a.m.
6.0 2:39 p.m.
4.1
0.9
Cape Disappointment
6:43 a.m.
9:22 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 6:20 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 8:10 p.m.
Moonrise today ........... 12:19 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 3:30 a.m.
First
Full
Last
New
6:54 a.m.
9:31 p.m.
6.9 1:08 a.m.
6.1 2:16 p.m.
4.3
0.8
7.4 1:10 a.m.
6.4 2:23 p.m.
4.2
1.0
7:30 a.m. 7.2 2:27 a.m.
10:09 p.m. 6.3 3:40 p.m.
3.5
0.8
Warrenton
6:48 a.m.
9:27 p.m.
Knappa
Depoe Bay
Apr 19 Apr 26 May 3 May 11
6.7 12:43 a.m. 4.5
5.9 1:57 p.m. 1.0
5:55 a.m.
8:38 p.m.
6.6 12:13 a.m. 4.4
5.9 1:26 p.m. 0.7
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
74/53/pc
70/49/pc
38/30/sn
65/39/s
39/23/pc
84/71/pc
80/47/s
76/59/s
89/76/c
74/52/s
92/64/s
63/51/c
74/57/s
62/41/s
65/36/sh
45/32/sh
63/47/pc
36/25/sf
85/71/s
72/47/s
67/58/c
86/69/t
66/38/r
89/62/s
64/50/c
65/38/r
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
68/38
Hermiston
The Dalles 72/32
Enterprise
Pendleton 59/27
67/33
74/39
La Grande
63/30
74/43
NATIONAL CITIES
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
62/33
Kennewick Walla Walla
66/39 Lewiston
74/34
77/41
Salem
Pullman
70/37
Longview
63/43 Portland
75/47
62/36
Yakima 72/34
74/40
Astoria
Spokane
68/43
Corvallis
73/44
Albany
74/41
John Day
Eugene
Bend
73/42
62/31
63/30
Ontario
67/34
Caldwell
Burns
63/27
64/34
Medford
75/43
Klamath Falls
65/33
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
62/27/s
61/47/pc
61/44/pc
75/44/pc
57/42/pc
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
67/30/s
64/48/s
60/44/c
81/43/pc
58/43/pc
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
56/43/pc
74/43/pc
64/42/pc
75/40/pc
76/44/pc
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
58/44/pc
77/44/pc
64/44/pc
78/43/pc
81/45/pc