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THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022
OBITUARIES
Marcella Chamberlin
Thomas Charles Olson
Seaside
April 3, 1941 — Jan. 27, 2022
Warrenton
Dec. 20, 1954 — Jan. 18, 2022
Marcella Chamberlin passed after a 2½ year (Emmie) Chamberlin; stepdaughter, Carol
battle due to complications of pancreatic cancer (Bryan) Schnetter; grandchildren, Justin (Jes-
on Jan. 27, 2022.
sica) Capaul, RaeAne Capaul and Jeremy,
She was born April 3, 1941 in
Josh, Johnathan, Robbie and Eliza-
Glasgow, Montana, to Clarence and
beth Rider; along with step-grand-
Engred Marie Eleanora Kulland. The
children, Megan Steward, Rob John-
family settled in Gearhart, where
son, Brian (Jennifer) Chamberlin,
Marcella was raised with her siblings
Andrew (Allison) Johnson and Bre-
on McCormick Garden Road.
anne (Ryan) Duff y; great-grandchil-
She married Robert Rider, and
dren, Kyler Brabeck, Landon, Logan
they had two children, Eleanora
and Lucas Capaul and Savannah
Marie and Robert Rav. After she and
Rider; step-great-grandchildren, Ellis
Robert divorced, Marcella and the
and Jovi Johnson; along with her sis-
kids moved back to Seaside, and she
ter-in-law, Claudia Kulland Halli-
Marcella
went to work at Columbia Memorial
burton. Marcella is also survived by
Chamberlin
Hospital, where she met and married
numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert Steward, who preceded her
Marcella is preceded in death by
in death.
her parents, Clarence and Engred Kulland; sib-
When she was married to Robert, she went lings, Crystal (Walter) Melhoff , Ervie (Sue)
to work at the Holladay Drug Store until their Kulland, Dutch Kulland and Carol (Jake)
closing. For many years, she and her broth- Webb; her husband, Robert Steward; and step-
ers played Mr. and Mrs. Claus at many holi- son, Rodney Steward.
day events in Seaside. While working at Holl-
A celebration of life will be held on April
aday Drug, she met and married Robert “Bob” 2 at the American Legion in Seaside at 1 p.m.
Chamberlin.
In lieu of fl owers, please make a donation
After her retirement, they traveled around to Gearhart Fire Department in memory of the
the world, and when at home, volunteered in Kulland family.
Astoria when the cruise ships were docked at
Marcella’s family would like to thank all of
the Port.
the doctors, nurses and staff of Providence and St.
In addition to her husband, Bob, she is Vincent hospitals in Seaside and Portland, along
survived by her daughter, Eleanora (Bob) with the staff from the Infusion Center, Home
Capaul; a son, Robert Ray Rider; daughter-in- Health and Hospice, along with many friends
law, Verletta (Rodney) Steward; stepson, Tom and family who helped to care for our mother.
Today we are honoring and remembering who respected him immensely.
He had an undeniable impact on his family,
Tom Olson.
Tom was born in Seaside on Dec. 20, 1954, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compas-
sion and generosity.
to parents Howard and June Olson.
Tom is survived by his wife,
Tom was a talented and skill-
Patti; son, Jeff Smith; three children
ful worker. He worked at the Asto-
from a previous marriage, Becky
ria Plywood Mill and for Martin
Colson and Eric and Nancy Olson;
Nygaard in the log yard as a heavy
his brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve
machine operator (log stacker).
and Betty Olson, Don and Janey
He fi nished his career of 24
Olson and Jack and Jerri Olson;
years with the Oregon Department
along with his grandchildren and
of Transportation as a transporta-
many nieces and nephews.
tion maintenance specialist II. He
Tom is preceded in death by his
was well liked and respected by his
Thomas Olson
parents, Howard and June Olson;
co-workers.
his brothers, Jim and Ken Olson;
Tom was a hero to his grand-
and his sisters, Marilyn Lindgren and Darlene
daughters. They loved and adored their Papa.
He was deeply devoted to Patti, his wife Whetstone.
There will be a celebration of life for family
of 25 years, whom he loved dearly. He was a
wealth of support to her and to their son, Jeff , and close friends at a later date.
Georgina ‘Georgie’ Faye Donahue-Bernard
Vancouver, Washington
May 23, 1946 — Jan. 21, 2022
Our gorgeous beloved Georgina ‘Geor- of gold.
gie’ Faye Donahue-Bernard went home to
Her husband, Donald Wayne Bernard,
be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2022.
and her parents, preceded her in death.
Georgina was born in Twin
She is survived by her daugh-
Falls, Idaho, on May 23, 1946,
ter, Tonni (husband Ryan) Cone;
the daughter of Blanche Defay
her brother, Wayne Cummings,
Hoover and George Arthur Cum-
and his daughter, Brandy; her sis-
mings, and later adopted by
ter, Mary Cummings; her sister,
George Cliff ord Nichols Jr.
Barbara Cummings Finucane;
She attended Seaside High
her brother, Neil Cummings; her
School in Seaside, and continued
grandchildren, Alexis and Royce;
her education at Clark College in
as well as her loyal companion,
Vancouver, Washington.
Samantha, an 11-year-old m in-
She was retired from, and loved
iature s chnauzer; and numer-
being, a registered nurse for 21 Georgina Donahue- ous other relatives in her close,
Bernard
years. Also, she was a masterful
extended family.
seamstress, and loved getting her
A celebration of life memo-
hands dirty working in the yard. Her greatest rial service is scheduled for Feb. 16, at
joys were being a mother, grandmother and 1:30 p.m., at Willamette National Cemetery,
an aunt to her niece.
11800 S.E Mount Scott Blvd. in Portland.
She was passionate about everything
In lieu of fl owers, donations may be
she did, including her relationship with the made in Georgie’s name to the Michael J.
Lord, having a heart of service and giving, Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research,
along with being a loyal, strong, hardwork- P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD., 21741-
ing, independent, kind woman with a heart 5014, or 800-708-7644 or michaeljfox.org
Rev. Alvin Joseph Grothe
Astoria
July 14, 1925 — Jan. 30, 2022
Rev. Alvin Joseph Grothe passed away at his tired,” as he enjoyed fi lling in for other pastors,
home in Astoria on Jan. 30, 2022, at the age of writing, woodworking and living close to family.
96.
He always gave God the praise for his long life,
Alvin was born in Badger, Min-
family and church, but most of all for
heaven and eternal life.
nesota, on July 14, 1925, to Adolph
He considered it a privilege serving
and Alma Grothe (Peterson).
God, and was thankful for the tremen-
He graduated from high school
dous infl uence of his Christian parents,
in 1944, served with the U.S.
as well as his grandfather, a charter
Army’s 7th Infantry Division o ccu-
member of the Badger Creek Lutheran
pation f orces in Korea, was honor-
Church.
ably discharged, and bought a farm
Alvin was preceded in death by his
in Badger.
fi rst wife, Frances; parents, Adolph
In 1952, Alvin married Frances
and Alma Grothe; brothers, Walter
Tauer, of Badger, and they settled
on his farm. He worked as a car- Rev. Alvin Grothe and Dallas Grothe; sister, Constance
Grothe; and a grandson, Matthew.
penter and farmer until they became
Alvin is survived by his loving and devoted
convinced God was calling them to the mission
wife, Loretta; sister, Elva Auestad; children,
fi eld.
They and their six children moved to Sao Terry (Jeff ), James, Susan (Michael), Kath-
Paulo, Brazil, studied Portuguese, and moved to ryn (Larry), Kelly (Lois) and Joel; as well as 15
Campo Mourao in Brazil’s interior. When Fran- grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two
ces became ill, they returned home, where she great-great-grandchildren. Alvin loved them all,
and considered each one a gift from God. His
passed away in January 1968.
Waiting on God for his leading and direc- prayer was that he would see each one in heaven.
A memorial service will be held at Bethany
tion, Alvin did mission deputation work and
Free Lutheran Church in Astoria on Feb. 12 at
carpentry.
He married Loretta Larson, a wonderful 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Badger Ceme-
Christian, of Roseau, Minnesota, in June 1969. tery in Badger.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Lar
He served two churches in rural Stacy and Wyo-
Parana Church in Brazil, in memory of Mis-
ming, Minnesota from 1969 to 1975.
He attended the Association of Free Lutheran sionaries Alvin and Frances Grothe, in care of
Congregations Seminary in Minneapolis from AFLC World Missions, 3110 E. Medicine Lake
Blvd., Plymouth, MN., 55441; or Badger Creek
1969 to 1972, and was ordained in 1972.
Alvin served on the AFLC World Mission Lutheran Church, in memory of Adolph and
Board and Home Mission Board. He accepted a Alma Grothe and Christian Grothe, 202 Tam-
call in 1975 to Bethany Free Lutheran Church in arack St., Badger, MN., 56714; or Bethany
Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund, 451 34th St.,
Astoria, where he served for 15 years.
When Alvin retired, he called it “semi re- Astoria, OR., 97103.
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REGIONAL FORECAST
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Seattle
50 35
54 37
50 38
Clouds breaking Partly sunny Rain and drizzle
50 38
53 37
54 37
A couple of
showers
Showers
possible
Showers
possible
55 39
Mostly sunny
Aberdeen
Olympia
48/35
49/32
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
49/30
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Thursday
Tonight’s Sky: Arcturus, in Bo-
otes, the herdsman, is climbing
into view in the east.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 52/44
Normal high/low .................. 50/38
Record high .................. 64 in 2009
Record low .................... 11 in 1989
Precipitation
Thursday ................................. 0.05”
Month to date ........................ 0.24”
Normal month to date ......... 0.82”
Year to date .......................... 13.72”
Normal year to date ........... 11.41”
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Time
4:14 a.m.
4:10 p.m.
8.4 10:25 a.m. 1.7
7.5 10:28 p.m. 0.8
Cape Disappointment
3:48 a.m.
3:41 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 7:33 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 5:26 p.m.
Moonrise today ........... 10:02 a.m.
Moonset today ............ 10:58 p.m.
First
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Last
New
4:00 a.m.
3:56 p.m.
Warrenton
4:09 a.m.
4:05 p.m.
Knappa
4:51 a.m.
4:47 p.m.
Depoe Bay
Feb 8 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2
3:03 a.m.
2:55 p.m.
8.3 9:35 a.m.
7.4 9:42 p.m.
1.9
1.0
8.6 9:55 a.m. 1.9
7.8 10:00 p.m. 1.0
8.8 10:09 a.m. 1.8
7.9 10:12 p.m. 0.9
8.6 11:26 a.m. 1.5
7.7 11:29 p.m. 0.7
8.6 9:05 a.m.
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Honolulu
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Miami
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23/8/pc
22/19/s
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81/69/pc
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c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
49/31
Hermiston
The Dalles 55/33
Enterprise
Pendleton 39/23
48/29
53/35
La Grande
42/20
52/32
NATIONAL CITIES
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40/28
Kennewick Walla Walla
46/31 Lewiston
51/28
49/28
Salem
Pullman
46/27
Longview
50/35 Portland
51/33
37/26
Yakima 40/28
51/34
Astoria
Spokane
39/26
Corvallis
50/30
Albany
51/29
John Day
Eugene
Bend
52/32
51/30
40/24
Ontario
37/19
Caldwell
Burns
42/19
40/26
Medford
58/29
Klamath Falls
52/18
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Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
35/16/pc
62/44/s
49/36/pc
50/32/pc
52/38/pc
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35/16/s
60/43/s
51/39/pc
51/32/pc
57/41/s
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
55/39/s
54/32/pc
49/35/c
53/31/pc
49/30/pc
Sun.
Hi/Lo/W
58/39/s
58/33/s
55/39/pc
57/33/s
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