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THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
OBITUARIES
Kelli Underhill
Alan Batchelder
Astoria
Dec. 8, 1981 — Nov. 12, 2021
Lincoln City
Feb. 18, 1935 — Jan. 31, 2022
Our beloved Kelli Underhill passed away life.
on Nov. 12, 2021, at the age of 39. Kelli
Kelli had a gift for remembering import-
was born in Hillsboro on Dec. 8, 1981, and ant dates and life events of others, and was
resided most of her life in Astoria.
always checking in on everyone
Kelli married the love of her
to see how things were shaping
life, Eugene, in 2016, and they
up.
were raising their fi ve beautiful
Even through her pain at the
children together in Olney. Kelli
end of her journey, Kelli put her
had always dreamt of living on
focus outward, and was con-
acreage where she could have her
stantly praying and checking in
farm animals and children could
on her family and friends. Kelli
run wild.
loved easy, and was easy to love.
This dream came true, and
But most of all, Kelli loved
knowing that she got to expe-
her fi ve precious children. Being
Kelli Underhill
rience it, even for a short while,
a mother was her greatest accom-
leaves us all with so much joy.
plishment, and she was darn good
Kelli had such a gift with decorating and at it.
craftiness, with her vision and the combined
Holidays and celebrations were her forte;
talents of her and Eugene, many amazing she never failed to have her children and her
creations and home projects were born.
home dressed up perfectly for each passing
She sure knew how to make a house a season.
home, and make all who entered feel loved
The care she put into being a mom was
and welcomed. Her family will enjoy her evident, and was eff ortlessly weaved into
vision for years to come, and we are all so every fabric of her life. While her time here
grateful for a place where we can tangibly on E arth was short, it was rich and full.
feel Kelli.
The grief we feel is easily intermixed
In 2020, Kelli gave her life over to with joy for knowing her, and knowing
Christ, and was baptized. That sunny day where she is now. This E arth was her tem-
in the Columbia River was a day that was porary home, but she is now home forever,
beyond beautiful to witness.
seated in heaven with the God she loved and
Kelli’s conviction and love for Jesus clung to every day.
inspired her husband and oldest daughter,
Kelli is survived by her loving husband,
Kamryn, to also decide to be baptized. The Eugene Underhill; beautiful children, Kam-
heavens rejoiced that day, and the legacy ryn, 13 , Kol, 11 , Karsen, 8 , Killan, 5 , and
Kelli leaves behind on this E arth is eternal. Kennedi, 2 ; parents, Peggy and Warren
The old adage, “a friend to many and a Junes and Tim and Linda Hill; brother, Kyle
stranger to none” could not have been more Hill (Kari); sister, Kaitlin Valdez (Greg);
true for Kelli. She could talk to anyone, and sister, Cora Linder (Jamie); and grand-
genuinely cared about the details of their mother, Jan Carrol.
Alan Batchelder passed away the morn- of students at Clatsop Community College,
ing of Jan. 31, 2022, at Samaritan North Lin- a position he held until 1982.
After postgraduate study at Lewis &
coln Hospital in Lincoln City. He was 86.
Clark College in Portland, Alan
Born in San Diego, he spent
developed North Coast Counsel-
his life moving up the coast one
ing Services, continuing in family
county at a time. He joined the
therapy and mediation in Seaside
U.S. Army at 19, serving in Ger-
and Astoria until his retirement in
many as a Morse code intercept
2006.
operator.
He served on the Seaside City
At 21, he entered Simpson Col-
Council from 1989 to 1996. He
lege in Indianola, Iowa, his g rand-
participated in community theater.
mother Stanley’s alma mater,
Alan was always willing to drive
majoring in psychology. There, he
his family members on wonderful,
married his fi rst wife, Mary Sue
Alan Batchelder
regional sight-seeing tours, com-
Hanna, an elementary education
plete with a detailed narrative and
major. They lived together in cam-
often a sing-along.
pus barracks for married veterans.
Over 47 years together, Alan and Nancy
After graduation, he represented Simp-
son College in Illinois and Wisconsin as a Lee lived in Surf Pines, Seaside, Astoria and
recruiter. In Park Forest, Illinois, their fi rst Seaview, Washington. He was a remarkable,
funny, loving, sharing and brilliant man —
daughter, Traci, was born in 1960.
He returned to California in 1961 to attend we were all lucky to have him.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Batch-
the Claremont Graduate School to pursue
a master’s degree in psychological foun- elder; sisters, Marcia Gaudet and Jean Overton;
dations, which led to a position as assistant daughters, Traci Svendsgaard (Lars) and Diane
dean of men at Pomona College. There, they Elder; son, Matt Batchelder (Michèle); son,
Martin Maltby (Deanna); son, James Maltby
welcomed their daughter, Diane, in 1962.
He was promoted to assistant dean of stu- (Tara); son, David Maltby (Tammy); daugh-
dents at San Jose State College, and then ter, Anne Elizabeth Maltby; grandsons, Robert
dean of students for the newly opened John Batchelder, Jacob Elder and Andy Elder; and
Muir College in La Jolla, California. There, great-granddaughter, Lydia Elder.
A celebration of life will be held later in
he met his second wife, Nancy Lee Bell. In
1975, Alan and Nancy Lee wed and settled the spring. Remembrances can be contrib-
in Surf Pines, and Alan served as the dean uted to bit.ly/alan-memorial
Donna Holmstedt
Astoria
Feb. 23, 1930 — March 9, 2022
Donna Holmstedt, 92, loving mother, provided food boxes to hundreds of fam-
grandmother and great-grandmother, passed ilies, she shopped, collected donations,
away peacefully, with family at her side, on arranged volunteers and sorted through piles
March 9, 2022.
of paperwork.
The second of three children
Her dedication to helping oth-
born to Oscar and Myrtle Liudahl,
ers earned her the George Award
Donna was born on Feb. 23, 1930,
for outstanding community ser-
in Velva, North Dakota.
vice, and she was honored as one
At an early age, she moved
of the 100 outstanding women in
with her family to Salem, where
Clatsop County.
she attended school and graduated
Donna was preceded in death
from North Salem High School.
by her parents, husband, her sis-
After graduation, she attended
ter, Shirley Clark, brother, Donald
Midland College in Nebraska,
Liudahl, and granddaughter, Amy
Donna Holmstedt
where she met John Holmstedt.
Nelson.
On Aug. 21, 1949, the couple
She is survived by her three
were united in marriage in Salem, and to children and their spouses, John Michael
this union three children were born: Mike, and Christene Holmstedt, of Hammond,
Becky (Nelson) and Scott. John preceded Becky and Phil Nelson, of Astoria, and
Donna in death on Feb. 24, 2014.
Scott and Sandi Holmstedt, of Warrenton;
The couple and their three children moved nine grandchildren, Jayson (Andrea) Hol-
to Astoria in 1964, where she soon became mstedt, Christopher Holmstedt (Leah),
the secretary for First Lutheran Church. For Ryan (Kirsten) Holmstedt, Caryn (Todd)
over 25 years she assisted numerous pas- Hilmes, David (Judi) Nelson, Angie Hol-
tors, taught Sunday school, helped coordi- mstedt, Todd (Emma) Holmstedt, Brian
nate day-to-day functions, and helped man- (Kim) Conley, Casey (Krista) Conley; and
age the church fi nances. Until the last few 10 great-grandchildren.
years of her life, she remained involved in
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
activities at the church, and still worshiped on Saturday at Peace First Lutheran Church,
regularly.
725 33rd St. A private graveside service will
Throughout her life she believed in be held earlier on Saturday.
the importance of helping others in need.
Memorials may be designated to: Amy’s
During the holiday season, for 25 years, she Fund, in care of Lutheran Community Ser-
was pivotal in the organization of the local vices Northwest, Lower Columbia Hospice
Clatsop Community Action food and gift or Peace First Lutheran Church.
drive.
Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary is in
For months leading into the event that charge of the arrangements.
SPORTS
Yamhill-Carlton
blanks Astoria
in season opener
SCOREBOARD
Eagles (1) 86
3. Warrenton War-
riors (1) 63
4. La Pine Hawks 55
5. Scio Loggers 54
6. Yamhill-Carlton
Tigers (3) 53
7. South Umpqua
Lancers 52
8. Joseph/Enterprise
Eagles 41
9. Rainier Columbi-
ans 39
10. Cascade Chris-
tian 25
Others: Burns 18, Day-
ton 16, Taft 14.
2A/1A
1. Kennedy Trojans 118
2. Knappa Loggers
(3) 88
3. Glide Wildcats (2) 76
4. Dufur/South Wasco
Rangers (2) 57
5. Monroe Dragons 50
6. Umpqua Valley
Christian (1) 48
7. Lakeview Honkers 47
8. Heppner/Ione Mus-
tangs 43
9. Western Christian 40
10. Reedsport Brave 28
Others: St. Paul 27,
Toledo 26, Salem
Academy 24.
PREP SPORTS
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Baseball — Milwaukie
at Astoria, 4:30 p.m.
Softball — Corbett
at Astoria, 2:30 p.m.;
Ilwaco at Seaside,
5 p.m.; Knappa at
Clatskanie (2), 3 p.m.
The Astorian
Yamhill-Carlton, ranked second in a 3A pre-
season coaches poll, racked up 10 runs on nine
hits for a 10-0 win over Astoria, in a nonleague
softball season opener on Tuesday at CMH Field.
The Tigers led 3-0 after two innings, and Yam-
hill-Carlton pitcher Briley Ingram did the rest,
holding the Lady Fishermen to just three hits,
with 10 strikeouts and one walk in six innings.
Astoria junior Mercedes Walter got the start in
the circle for the Lady Fish, giving up nine hits and
three walks with two strikeouts.
Freshman leadoff hitter Nayomi Holmstedt
had two of Astoria’s three hits, with four steals.
For the Tigers, Kati Slater had a double and drove
in two runs, and Dorothy Adair added a triple.
Astoria hosts Corbett on Thursday at CMH
Field.
FRIDAY
Baseball — Newport
at Astoria, 4:30 p.m.;
Yamhill-Carlton at
Warrenton (2), 3 p.m.
Softball — Seaside at
Toledo Tournament,
TBA; Neah-Kah-Nie at
Warrenton, 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Baseball — Fort Van-
couver at Seaside (2),
noon
Softball — Seaside at
Toledo Tournament,
TBA
BASEBALL
PRE SEASON
COACHES POLLS
3A
1. Brookings-Harbor
Bruins (7) 98
2. Santiam Christian
CONCEALED CARRY
PERMIT CLASS
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SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TODAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
REGIONAL FORECAST
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
50 44
54 43
51 39
A little p.m. rain Rain and drizzle
A little rain
50 41
51 44
59 43
Cloudy
Cloudy, showers
around
A shower
possible
56 41
Partly sunny
Aberdeen
Olympia
49/46
49/44
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
50/42
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Tuesday
Tonight’s Sky: Arcturus of Boo-
tes is a red giant, 22 million miles
in diameter.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 53/45
Normal high/low .................. 53/39
Record high .................. 74 in 1947
Record low .................... 28 in 1988
Precipitation
Tuesday ................................... 0.25”
Month to date ........................ 3.01”
Normal month to date ......... 3.96”
Year to date .......................... 22.03”
Normal year to date ........... 21.73”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022
Time
1:51 a.m.
1:32 p.m.
7.6 7:47 a.m. 1.7
8.0 8:11 p.m. -0.1
Cape Disappointment
1:27 a.m.
1:08 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 7:25 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 7:24 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 6:57 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 7:37 a.m.
Full
Last
New
First
1:38 a.m.
1:19 p.m.
Warrenton
1:46 a.m.
1:27 p.m.
Knappa
2:28 a.m.
2:09 p.m.
Depoe Bay
Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 8
7.4 6:58 a.m.
8.1 7:21 p.m.
2.0
0.0
7.8 7:18 a.m. 1.8
8.4 7:39 p.m. -0.2
8.0 7:31 a.m.
8.4 7:55 p.m.
1.8
0.0
7.8 8:48 a.m. 1.5
8.3 9:12 p.m. -0.1
12:42 a.m. 7.6 6:25 a.m. 2.0
12:21 p.m. 8.4 6:49 p.m. -0.1
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Wash., DC
Today
Hi/Lo/W
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
71/54/pc
55/47/r
61/40/c
77/44/t
40/23/sn
84/71/c
76/55/t
81/55/pc
83/73/t
55/48/r
81/56/s
60/47/pc
59/50/r
68/52/r
67/45/pc
42/36/r
66/40/pc
50/28/pc
84/71/pc
70/46/pc
77/55/s
84/73/pc
70/54/pc
83/56/s
62/49/pc
74/57/pc
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
59/43
Hermiston
The Dalles 60/40
Enterprise
Pendleton 49/32
56/38
58/42
La Grande
52/33
55/45
NATIONAL CITIES
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
52/38
Kennewick Walla Walla
57/42 Lewiston
62/43
51/47
Salem
Pullman
55/34
Longview
50/44 Portland
54/46
52/37
Yakima 57/35
50/43
Astoria
Spokane
51/36
Corvallis
54/40
Albany
54/42
John Day
Eugene
Bend
57/41
56/35
56/32
Ontario
59/35
Caldwell
Burns
54/29
60/35
Medford
60/38
Klamath Falls
53/26
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
49/31/c
53/41/pc
50/47/r
53/45/c
50/44/c
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
54/34/c
54/46/c
51/44/r
58/46/sh
51/41/sh
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
53/42/c
59/39/c
50/46/sh
56/42/c
53/47/c
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
54/43/sh
63/46/c
54/41/r
62/45/c
58/48/c