A5 THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Terrie Chesnut OBITUARIES Ralph Joseph Raniero Scottsville, Virginia June 20, 1960 — April 22, 2021 “I saw the end of the road ahead / Yet I did not stop to tarry more / But steadfastly continued the chartered course, / Knowing soon I’d set off for another shore.” Terrie’s course was laid before her long ago, and rather than vary that direc- tion, she marched forward toward an inevitable out- come. Yet it wasn’t with sol- emn grief she persevered. Instead, she was a light in the life of many loved ones, and a selfl ess rescuer of those in need. Each has a chapter to tell in her story written over time. From her early days of childhood challenges, she showed her nurturing nature by looking out for her younger sister and brother during times of need. When another sister came along she was there to help as well. Trauma was never far away, as life placed some unsavory and abusive peo- ple in her path. Despite her own pain, she always did for Gearhart July 19, 1941 — April 6, 2021 others instead of herself, and touch was a comfort and gift. she was able to endure the Along her journey, Ter- diffi culties with consummate rie would continue to show resolve until able her compassion, to break away. not only for people Terrie’s light but for unfortunate was seen one day animals, as well. by John Chesnut, It was not uncom- and both their sto- mon for her to res- ries became inter- cue a dog or cat in twined. The love need. they shared led to One such the joys of their example was when lives, David and driving with her Terrie Chesnut Timmi, and later sister and brother, to the next gener- she told her sis- ation, Chase, Paige, Paityn ter to stop the car when she and Paxton — Nana’s best saw a dog cross the road. She friends. insisted they try and rescue For years, they enjoyed it, only leading to her brother fun in many forms, from being bitten in the attempt, clam digging to camping, but as the dog continued along fun wasn’t always limited its way. to outdoor activities. Ter- Another time, she con- rie was a prankster at heart, vinced her other sister to leading to many moments of come all the way to Oregon laughter. to pick up a cat she had “got- She was an avid cupcake ten” her for her birthday. It baker, sharing her love of was Terrie’s nature to rescue. sweets with all those around. Yet her internal strug- Trained as a massage ther- gles with life took her along apist, her delicate, healing a road leading to many dif- fi culties, which would ulti- mately bring her to an unfor- tunate shortening of her story. But even reaching that end, she continued to write more of her story. Her recent move to Scottsville, Virginia, brought her some fi nal peace. Surrounded by her family, Terrie’s last days were full of love and laughter, culmi- nating in a fi tting fi nal cham- pagne toast and send off with the mayor of Scottsville on April 22. It was as if hon- ors deserved were fi nally bestowed on this wonder- ful woman, who touched the lives of so many. Now Terrie’s story, start- ing on June 20, 1960, will continue through the memo- ries of her loved ones and the courses she has helped chart. To those who are part of her story, may you continue to write Terrie’s legacy. Goodbye, sweetheart, and don’t let your journey to heaven be sidetracked by a stray dog. Ralph Joseph Raniero, amateur radio operator for 79, passed away April 6, 65 years, with the call sign 2021, at the home of his sis- W7DLE. He loved fi shing ter, in Gearhart. the streams of Clatsop County. Born in New- He was pre- ark, New Jersey, ceded in death by on July 19, 1941, his parents and he was the son of son, Michael. the late John and He will be Ethel (Hansen) remembered by Raniero. his sons, Ste- R a l p h ven, of Tacoma, attended school Wa s h i n g t o n , in Gearhart and Ralph Raniero Christopher, of Seaside. He was Gearhart, and a member of the David, of Asto- Seaside High ria; sister, Judy School Class of Pesonen, of Gear- 1959. He served hart; ex-wife, in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Lynda, of Astoria; step- Coast Plumbing & Heating daughter, Patricia Dixon; from the age of 14 until his nieces, Janine Jensen retirement in 1989. He was and Julie Walz; nephew, a member of the American John Pesonen; stepsons, Legion Clatsop Post 12 in William Robinson and Astoria, a volunteer fi re- Scott Robinson; cousin, man with the Gearhart Fire Helen Hansen; and seven Department and a reserve grandchildren and eight deputy with the Clatsop great-grandchildren. A private service will County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Ralph was also a devoted take place at a later date. OREGON CAPITAL Lawmaker charged with criminal misconduct after letting protesters inside the state Capitol By HILLARY BORRUD The Oregonian An Oregon lawmaker who let violent far-right demon- strators into the state Capitol during a Dec. 21 special ses- sion was criminally charged on Friday with fi rst-degree offi cial misconduct and sec- ond-degree criminal trespass. State Rep. Mike Nearman, R-Independence, was caught on security videos opening a door and allowing demon- strators to enter the building. He had been under investiga- tion since at least January for enabling the breach. Nearman is scheduled to appear in court to face the charges on May 11. His attor- ney, Jason Short, could not immediately be reached for comment. The fi rst-degree offi - cial misconduct charge is for allegedly knowingly tak- ing action that constituted an unauthorized exercise of his offi cial duties to benefi t some- one else, according to court fi lings. The second charge is for allegedly abetting another person to enter and remain in the Capitol. The charging document was signed and fi led in Mar- ion County Circuit Court on Friday. Oregon’s Capitol has been closed to the public for the last year due to the corona- virus pandemic. On Dec. 21, lawmakers were in the build- ing for the third special ses- sion of 2020, which Gov. Kate Brown called to extend the state’s eviction mora- torium, create a relief fund for landlords and pass wild- fi re and COVID-19 related funding. As House lawmakers debated rules for the one-day proceeding around 8:30 a.m., Nearman left the chamber and exited a door near where right-wing demonstrators had gathered to protest the state’s coronavirus restrictions. 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Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Seattle 59 42 Clouds and sun 69 49 56 44 Increasing cloudiness 55 44 Rain; breezy, Showers cooler around; breezy 57 44 57 45 58 44 A shower possible Showers possible Showers possible Aberdeen Olympia 59/42 65/44 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 65/38 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Sunday Tonight’s Sky: Rising in the east near midnight is the conjunction of the last quarter moon and Saturn. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 60/44 Normal high/low .................. 59/43 Record high .................. 78 in 1909 Record low .................... 34 in 1948 Precipitation Sunday ..................................... 0.00” Month to date ........................ 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