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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
OBITUARIES
DeWayne Curtis Darnell
Michael Larry Schuerger
Graham, Washington
April 16, 1959 — March 12, 2022
Warrenton
May 7, 1949 — March 19, 2022
DeWayne Curtis Darnell passed away on provided on every level, especially when he
March 12, 2022. DeWayne was preceded was needed.
in death by his parents, Herb and Florence
When it came to making memories, his
Darnell.
excitement taking us to the ocean
DeWayne lived a long life in a
and the Astoria Column stand out.
short time. While he grew up in,
He loved to drive, he loved talking
and loved, the Pacifi c Northwest,
while he drove, and he was always
his impact is felt across the coun-
asking to make sure everyone was
try, possibly around the world.
comfortable and having a good
He graduated from Knappa
time.
High School and then joined the
DeWayne loved being a
U.S. Army, spending 13 years in
grandpa!
the military, receiving the Army
DeWayne will be missed by
Service Ribbon, Army Good Con-
many, because he treated friends
duct Medal, Overseas Service DeWayne Darnell like family, and put family fi rst.
Ribbon and Sharp Shooter Quali-
I know that he left words unsaid,
fi cation Badge.
but he thanks all of you for your friendship.
When he left the Army and started his Remember his friendship; be the friend he
family, he worked and lived on his own was to you.
terms.
He is survived by his wife, Laurene; his
Working was his pride, as was his fam- fi rst wife, Cindra Darnell, of Pennsylvania;
ily, but he always made time for a social life his son, Brandon Darnell (Mariah); daugh-
— which was no problem for him, as he was ters, Heather Darnell, Lindsee Darnell Gar-
able to make lifelong friends with anyone he rison (Casey) and Amanda Darnell; step-
met, no matter their background.
daughters, Jennifer Shilko, Crystal Shilko
Whether he was towing your car, selling and Rose Shilko; brothers, Dale Darnell and
you gas for your car or standing in line at Cliff ord Darnell (Marissa); sisters, Patricia
the store, he treated everyone as an equal, Darnell Raugust (David) and Lezlie Dar-
and you walked away from him with a nell McDonald (Paul); as well as his dearly
conversation.
loved grandchildren and numerous nieces
But if DeWayne’s social life was the part and nephews.
everyone knew and loved, they should have
For family and friends, a graveside ser-
seen him as a father. While we grew up in an vice with military honors will be held at
unorthodox environment, he made sure there 11 a.m. on April 23 at Ocean View Ceme-
was always love.
tery, 575 S.W. 18th St. in Warrenton, with
His sense of responsibility kept a roof a reception held afterwards at the Svensen
over our heads and food on the table, but Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road.
with his presence and leadership, no matter
Please sign our online guest book at cald-
how tired he was, he showed his love. He wellsmortuary.com
Michael Larry Schuerger was born on chronicled and photographed on his cell-
May 7, 1949, in Antigo, Wisconsin. He phone. He had an incredible work ethic,
moved to the southern Oregon C oast with and worked right up to the end of his life.
Michael was preceded in
his family when he was 9. His
death by his parents, Erma Chris-
father, Clarence, had always
tine Schuerger and Clarence
wanted to move out W est, and
John Schuerger.
found work at Roseburg Forest
He is survived by his wife,
Products in Coquille.
Barbara Schuerger, of Warren-
Michael and his sister, Janene,
ton; sister, Janene Paul, of Gold
attended Coquille schools. After
Beach; son, Greg Schuerger and
school, Michael joined the
daughter-in-law, Emily, of Asto-
National Guard and served our
ria; stepson, Rick McGlasson
country for four years.
and daughter-in-law, Michelle,
Michael was married to Vic-
toria Edwards, and they had one Michael Schuerger of Nikiski, Alaska; and stepson,
Donny McGlasson and daughter-
son, Gregory, who was born Dec.
23, 1976. Michael and Vicky divorced fi ve in-law, Starr, of Springfi eld. He had eight
years later, and Michael remarried two grandchildren and eight great-grandchil-
dren, which he enjoyed spending time with
years after that.
Barbara Crawford, of Molalla, and and attending their various events.
Michael enjoyed watching car racing,
Michael were married almost 39 years, and
lived in Coquille; Beavercreek; Kasilof, including NASCAR, and the Portland Trail
Blazers games on TV. He loved visiting
Alaska; and Warrenton.
Michael enjoyed and had a knack for and joking with everyone he met. His light-
fi xing virtually anything. He worked as hearted demeanor and personality touched
a driver most of his life. He drove a chip many lives, and he truly was the nicest per-
truck for Lloyd Marshall Trucking for son most of his friends and family knew.
many years. He drove a propane delivery He will be sorely missed by all.
Michael passed away on March 19,
truck in Alaska, and then eventually drove
a parts delivery truck for O’Reilly’s in 2022. A celebration of Michael’s life will
be held on May 7 at his residence, 621
Alaska and Oregon.
He loved visiting with the customers N.W. Cedar Court in Warrenton from 12 to
when he would drop off parts for them. 4 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs and Pepsi will be
He had all the local mechanic shop dogs served.
Farmworkers accuse OSHA of shortcomings
By LYNNE TERRY
Oregon Capital Chronicle
SALEM — The past two years have been
diffi cult for everyone, but some 87,000 farm-
workers in Oregon have faced some of the
worst hardships, with state offi cials some-
times failing to protect them, according to a
report published this month .
The COVID-19 Farmworker Study
involved in-depth interviews with 48 farm-
workers from 11 counties statewide, from
Marion to Malheur to Jackson counties.
Researchers found that while enduring gruel-
ing work to get food on Oregon tables, farm-
workers often were not provided masks to
protect them from getting COVID. The report
said they often were not properly informed
in their native languages about COVID or
where to get vaccinated, didn’t have break
areas and had to eat in their vehicles.
Inspectors from the Oregon Occupational
Safety and Health Administration showed up
at workplaces but turned a blind eye to illegal
conditions, the report said.
“Workers know that Oregon OSHA is
supposed to enforce the rules, but rarely does
this happen,” the report said. “Not all agricul-
tural and food industry employers practice or
enforce masking and distancing, even though
it is prescribed by law and workers prefer it.”
An OSHA spokesman denied in an email
that the agency was lax in enforcing rules, say-
ing it has a history of protecting farmworkers.
According to some estimates, Oregon has
the fi fth largest farmworker population in the
country, right after Washington state. Califor-
nia is fi rst.
The report, which was funded by the
Meyer Memorial Trust in Portland, comes
two months after emotional hearings during
the legislative session over a farmworker
overtime bill. Despite strong agricultural
industry opposition, it passed on partisan
lines, and is awaiting Gov. Kate Brown’s sig-
nature. The bill will phase in 40-hour a week
overtime pay starting next year.
The interviews with the farmworkers,
who were 25 to 65 years old, were conducted
between February 2021 through July , includ-
ing during the summer’s heat dome when one
farmworker died, the report said.
Ron Mize, a professor of ethnic studies
and women, gender and sexuality studies at
Oregon State University, worked on the study
Sierra Dawn McClain/Capital Press
A farmworker on an organic farm.
with researchers from Portland State Univer-
sity and the University of Oregon. Mize said
the workers knew that OSHA was supposed
to enforce the rules and were confused when
it didn’t.
“They really struggled with OSHA,” Mize
told the Oregon Capital Chronicle. “They
never really felt like they got clear guid-
ance on the rules and the very few times in
which they saw inspectors, they were often
confused because (the inspectors) said there
was nothing wrong and they felt they were in
close proximity to one another and there were
a lot of issues with social distancing that they
could not control.”
Agency offi cials said that wasn’t so.
“It’s really important to understand that
Oregon OSHA was one of only a few states in
the nation to adopt specifi c COVID-19 rules
to reduce the risk in workplaces, and that
includes a specifi c rule addressing the risks
in agriculture labor housing,” according to an
email from Aaron Corvin, an OSHA spokes-
man. “We have extended and updated such
protections over time and as the pandemic
and public health guidance have evolved.
They have included provisions addressing
facial coverings, physical distancing, and
regular sanitation.”
He added: “We regularly engage with
stakeholders, and produce and disseminate
educational resources and communications
serving vulnerable workers in multiple lan-
guages, including in high-hazard industries.
Our rule-making processes – including for
our heat and wildfi re smoke rule projects –
have included worker listening sessions.”
He said OSHA has bilingual staff and uses
language services to speak to workers.
“Oregon OSHA has a long-running focus
on serving agricultural and other vulnera-
ble worker populations as part of our safety
emphasis programs,” Corvin wrote.
SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
TODAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Jacqueline Lea Letsinger
Astoria
May 8, 1938 — Nov. 14, 2021
Jacqueline Lea Letsinger, 83, passed band of 42 years, Bob; her compan-
away in Portland.
ion dog, Sadie; children, Kellie (Bob)
Jacqueline was born May 8, 1938, Bakanen and Terry (Leslie) Selven, of
in Kelso, Washington, to Bill
Astoria, and Rob (Jani) Selven,
and Marion (Gauthier) Wil-
of Eugene; and stepchildren,
liams. Jackie was born on Moth-
Marilyn (Scott) Smith, of Asto-
er’s Day, much to her parents’
ria, and Bob (Karen) Letsinger,
of Grants Pass.
delight.
She is also survived by her
Jackie graduated from R.A.
grandchildren, Michelle (Jon-
Long High School in Longview,
athan) DeVos, of Warrenton;
Washington.
Amy Selven, of Ontario, Cali-
In 1957, she married Edward
fornia; Kaari Selven and Krissy
Selven; she was a very loving
Selven, of Napa, California; and
mother to their three children
Jacqueline
Michael Selven, of Portland;
Kellie, Rob and Terry. They later
Letsinger
great-grandchildren,
Megan
divorced.
McCall, of Aurora, Colorado,
On Nov. 24, 1979, she mar-
and Mason and Colton DeVos, of Warren-
ried Robert Letsinger.
Jackie worked as a bookkeeper for ton; and niece, Debbie (Bruce) Campbell,
New England Fish Co., Barbey Packing of Kelso.
The family would like to thank Angie,
Co., Sea Coast Nursery and Landscaping,
the Otter Trawl Commission and Red Lion her caregiver, for her love, care and com-
fort that she provided for our mom and
before retiring.
Jackie was a master gardener, and family.
Jackie was preceded in death by her
loved working in her yard. Her knowl-
edge of plants and fl owers was one of her son, Michael James Selven; father, Bill
Williams; mother, Marion Louden; step-
passions.
She loved the house that they built in father, Bob Louden; and her sister, Judy
1982. Jackie enjoyed decorating their Walker.
Private family services will be held at
house, especially wallpapering.
Jackie is survived by her loving hus- a later date.
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Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
46 34
Chilly with rain
47 36
45 36
A morning
shower
A couple of
showers
49 35
53 38
Chilly with rain Periods of sun
53 40
54 43
Partly sunny Occasional rain
Aberdeen
Olympia
46/36
47/36
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
48/31
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Sunday
Tonight’s Sky: Low above the
southwest horizon is the bright
star Sirius of Canis Major.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 47/35
Normal high/low .................. 55/41
Record high .................. 77 in 2004
Record low .................... 31 in 1982
Precipitation
Sunday ..................................... 0.40”
Month to date ........................ 2.52”
Normal month to date ......... 2.19”
Year to date .......................... 28.08”
Normal year to date ........... 27.86”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022
Time
10:39 a.m. 6.7 5:00 a.m.
11:57 p.m. 7.0 5:34 p.m.
Cape Disappointment
10:20 a.m. 6.8 4:32 a.m.
11:38 p.m. 6.8 4:53 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 6:35 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 7:59 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 3:22 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 5:17 a.m.
Full
Last
New
First
10:33 a.m. 7.0 4:46 a.m.
11:48 p.m. 7.2 5:09 p.m.
Warrenton
10:34 a.m. 7.1 4:44 a.m.
11:52 p.m. 7.4 5:18 p.m.
Knappa
11:16 a.m. 7.0 6:01 a.m.
none
6:35 p.m.
Depoe Bay
Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 8
9:35 a.m. 6.8 3:54 a.m.
10:54 p.m. 6.8 4:19 p.m.
3.1
0.6
3.4
0.7
3.2
0.6
3.2
0.7
2.6
0.5
3.4
0.6
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
79/61/c
66/48/sh
65/59/t
82/65/t
57/22/c
84/72/pc
82/71/t
68/50/s
82/75/pc
70/53/pc
75/51/s
58/47/s
75/57/pc
79/62/c
60/50/pc
69/39/r
82/48/pc
41/22/c
84/71/pc
83/59/t
69/50/s
85/76/pc
66/57/pc
78/54/s
60/51/pc
80/65/pc
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
43/27
Hermiston
The Dalles 50/26
Enterprise
Pendleton 34/15
44/22
49/31
La Grande
39/16
47/35
NATIONAL CITIES
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
37/24
Kennewick Walla Walla
41/26 Lewiston
50/29
46/35
Salem
Pullman
46/30
Longview
46/34 Portland
46/37
41/25
Yakima 50/33
45/30
Astoria
Spokane
44/31
Corvallis
45/34
Albany
45/35
John Day
Eugene
Bend
48/38
43/23
38/16
Ontario
48/25
Caldwell
Burns
38/18
47/24
Medford
48/34
Klamath Falls
37/22
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
40/18/sn
46/38/r
47/36/r
45/32/r
44/36/r
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
41/22/sf
47/41/r
48/40/c
48/39/r
48/37/pc
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
48/40/r
47/36/r
46/35/r
46/37/r
46/34/r
Wed.
Hi/Lo/W
51/41/sh
50/39/sh
47/36/sh
49/37/r
48/38/r