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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
OBITUARIES
John Frank Alto
Susan Joan Adkison
Sherwood
Nov. 27, 1942 — Jan. 25, 2021
Tualatin
Feb. 17, 1957 — Jan. 14, 2022
The family of John Frank Alto off ers an in
After his service, John met and married
memoriam tribute to him on the one-year anni- Dorothy (nee Anderson) Alto, his lifelong love
versary of his passing.
and wife of 52-years. As newlyweds, they lived
Born in Seaside on Nov. 27,
in Washington and California while
1942, to Frank and Gladys Alto,
John worked for Standard Oil Co.
John grew up in the area’s tight-knit
In 1973, they moved to Sher-
Scandinavian community, where he
wood to purchase a Chevron station,
spent his youth fi shing, hunting, log-
which they owned and operated for
ging and helping his father build the
the next 40 years.
Alto homestead, which still remains
When their children were young,
in the family.
the Altos spent many fond summers
A student-athlete in high school,
at their Cannon Beach cabin, where
John participated in football, bas-
John fi shed on a commercial dory,
ketball and track. During his senior
gillnetter and charter boat.
John Alto
year, John discovered surfi ng, and
A proud citizen of Sherwood,
was a charter member of the Seaside
John was active in community and
Surf Club.
civic aff airs. In his free time, he was a lifelong
After high school, he attended Oregon State outdoorsman and pursued hunting, fi shing and
University, where he was a member of Phi shooting sporting clays. He enjoyed the many
Delta Theta fraternity and the Reserve Offi cers’ friends and clubs he belonged to as part of these
Training Corps. In 1965, he graduated from activities, which he was able to participate in up
college as a commissioned U.S. Army offi cer to his fi nal days.
with a degree in social studies.
A friend and confi dant to all, John loved to
Following college, John served in Vietnam talk and was never far from his phone. If there
from 1966 to 1967 as an Aero Rifl e Platoon was someone he could help, he would help
leader for the D Troop 3/4 Cavalry, 25th Infan- them. If there was something he could fi x, he
try Division in Cu Chi.
would fi x it.
A Bronze Star, Army Air Medal, Com-
John passed away at home surrounded
bat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart recipient, by family on Jan. 25, 2021, due to complica-
John became very involved in Vietnam alumni tions from pancreatic cancer. He is survived by
activities in his later years. He helped bring his wife, Dorothy; son, John M. Alto; daugh-
to life the book “Centaurs in Vietnam, Untold ter, Amanda Foley, and son-in-law, Jonathon
Stories of the First Year,” and was proud to be Foley; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and
involved with the creation of a granite memo- Marta Alto; his grandchildren, Jillian, Jarrett
rial dedicated to the men of Seaside who served and Elka; and many nieces and nephews. He is
in the country, which stands in Seaside’s Cove. remembered with love by all of them.
Susan Joan Adkison, of Tualatin, went to ingly restored beach cottage in Gearhart, built
be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 14, 2022, in 1906.
During the pandemic, they became full-
after a courageous, protracted battle with
time Gearhart residents. It was
metastatic cancer and lung fi brosis.
coming full circle for Susan, once
She died peacefully, surrounded by
again living in a vibrant oceanfront
her family.
community, much like during her
Susan was born Feb. 17, 1957,
youth. She enjoyed the coast air,
in Riverside, California, where
strolling the pristine beaches and
her father was stationed with the
watching for birds and whales as
U.S. Air Force. She grew up in
they migrated south for the winter.
the coastal community of Eureka,
Susan was a kind and gen-
California.
tle spirit, a person with boundless
After graduating from Eureka
enthusiasm, and someone who
High School in 1975, she moved
Susan Adkison
invested her heart and soul into the
to New York to become a fl ight
care and well-being of her family
attendant for Pan American World
Airways . She loved travel and gourmet foods and friends.
Susan’s love for her creator was evident
and her time at Pan Am allowed her to see
throughout her life, and served as an example
and experience much of the world.
Some years later, she returned to Eureka to all who knew and loved her.
Susan was preceded in death by her par-
to complete an accounting degree. After grad-
uating from Humboldt State University, she ents, Gregg and Joan Conlan; her sister, Amy
worked for Touche Ross in the Bay Area, and Conlan; and sister-in-law, Susan Mumby.
She is survived by her husband, Dan
during that time obtained her certifi ed public
Adkison; daughter, Kathleen Adkison; sis-
accountant license.
In 1996, Susan moved to Eugene to accept ter, Katy Conlan and her partner, Jeanne Tuft;
a position as a tax accountant with Coopers brother-in-law, Tom Adkison; sister-in law,
& Lybrand, later transitioning to corporate Joanna (Adkison) Small and her husband,
accounting with John Labatt Foods. That fall Kelly Small; brother-in-law, Rick Zabel;
she met the love of her life, and husband of nephew, Grant Small, and his wife, Beth-
any; niece, Allison (Small) Montgomery,
33 years, Dan.
The couple married two years later, in and her husband, Nathan; niece, Scout Zabel;
1988, and moved to Lake Oswego. They wel- and a host of beloved great-nieces and neph-
comed their daughter, Kathleen, in July 1991. ews, extended family members, friends and
Susan left the workforce a short time later and neighbors.
In lieu of fl owers, the family asks that
transitioned to being a full-time mom, some-
remembrances be made to the Pulmonary
thing she referred to as her “best job ever.”
The couple moved to Tualatin in 1994, Fibrosis Foundation of Oregon or a charity of
and were blessed to be surrounded by amaz- your choosing.
Susan’s celebration of life ceremony will
ing friends and neighbors. They split time
between their home in Tualatin and a lov- be held at later date, to be announced.
Betty Lou Russell
Astoria
Oct. 21, 1928 — Jan. 16, 2022
Betty Lou (Lindsley) Russell passed away Lindsley; sister, Marge Smith; and sister-in-
Jan. 16, 2022, at 10:50 p.m.
law, Eileen Lindsley.
She was born Oct. 21, 1928, to Earl Cliff ord
She is survived by her brother, Bill Lind-
Lindsley and Bessie Ruth Lawrence
sley, and her sister-in-law, Arden;
in Miles City, Montana. She had two
and children, Beverly (Ledbetter)
brothers and one sister: Robert and
Hoofnagle, and son-in-law, David
William, and Marge.
Hoofnagle, son, Cliff ord Ledbetter,
The family moved to Warrenton
son, Eldon Russell, and daughter-in-
in the early 1940s. She graduated
law, Bev Russell, son, Bayne Rus-
from high school in 1947.
sell, and daughter, Darlene (Russell)
In 1948, she married Beauford
Greer, and son-in-law, Terry Greer.
Noel Ledbetter. They had two chil-
Grandkids are Susan Jackson,
dren, Cliff ord and Beverly. Beauford
Tracy Burchfi eld, Scott Hoofna-
preceded Betty in death in 1952.
gle, and his wife, Tiff any Hoff nagle,
In 1953, Betty married Clare Z. Betty Lou Russell Peggy and Pat Greer and Tammy
Russell. Clare had two children, Dar-
and Clare Russell.
lene and Bayne. The couple had Eldon together.
Great-grandkids are Reanna Houghton, and
Clare preceded Betty in death in 1970.
her husband, Brian Houghton, Alex Burch-
While raising her children, Betty worked at fi eld, Kaitlyn Hoofnagle, Madison (Burch-
Custard King, Danish Maid Bakery and Leon’s. fi eld) Fredrich, Jake Hoofnagle, Bryon Hoof-
She worked for Leon’s for 20 years, then worked nagle, Devin Jackson, Wyatt Jackson and
for Hauke’s Sentry Market before retiring.
Brinley stephens.
Betty enjoyed traveling. She made many
Great-great-grandkids are Killian and
trips to Disneyland with her family. Betty also Sophia and Emma Houghton, plus several
enjoyed taking care of her great-grandkids. more grandkids she never got to meet; and sev-
Some of her travels were spent riding in a side- eral nieces and nephews.
car with her daughter, Beverly.
A memorial service will be held at Bethany
Preceding Betty in death are her parents; Free Lutheran Church on Saturday at noon,
brother, Robert Lindsley; sister-in-law, Sara with a luncheon to follow.
Peggy Jean Harrison
Seaside
Dec. 11, 1947 — Jan. 6, 2022
Peggy Jean Harrison, 74,
passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, in
Seaside.
Peggy was born on Dec.
11, 1947. She lived in Clatsop
County for the majority of her
life, where she met and married
Michael Harrison.
She was an avid animal lover
and gardener, and enjoyed spend-
Peggy Harrison
ing time with family.
Peggy was preceded in death
by her parents, Eve and Pete Petersen; her memory
husband, Mike Harrison; and sister, Carol Shelter.
Petersen.
Peggy is survived by her
brother, Jack Petersen; her
daughter, Cassandra Knop;
grandchildren, Keryzz Berkman,
Tarynn Berkman and Elrycc
Berkman; a great-granddaugh-
ter; and her close friend, Marty
McClellan.
Peggy has requested that there
be no formal memorial services.
Donations can be made in her
to the Clatsop County Animal
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Astoria through Sunday
Tonight’s Sky: After sunset,
Saturn and Jupiter are low above
the southwest horizon.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 56/33
Normal high/low .................. 50/38
Record high .................. 60 in 1968
Record low .................... 18 in 1943
Precipitation
Sunday ..................................... 0.00”
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Normal month to date ......... 8.09”
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Hammond
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Sunrise today .................. 7:46 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 5:10 p.m.
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