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A5 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, MAy 26, 2022 OBITUARIES Craig Fager Abrahamson Nellie ‘Colleen’ Hensley Vancouver, Washington Nov. 25, 1953 — March 6, 2022 Vancouver, Washington March 27, 1928 — May 16, 2022 Craig Fager Abrahamson was a well Flooring Solutions, all while continuing to loved, respected and talented musician, art- play the drums. He also taught drum lessons. ist and carpenter. He was a hard worker who Craig resided in Vancouver, Washing- ton, after having lived in Asto- was full of fun, loved life and was ria, Eugene, Cannon Beach, Port- passionate about music. Craig got his first drum set land and St. Helens. He fought a when he was 9. Classical music hard and long battle, never giv- ing up hope and never dwelling in was his first love, and he went on despair. He passed away on March to study percussion at the Univer- sity of Oregon. 6, 2022. Craig toured Europe and Rus- Craig was born in Everett, sia in 1972 with the Astoria High Washington, on Nov. 25, 1953. School Band, and played for the His family moved to Astoria when Clatsop Community College Jazz he was 3 years old. Band. He played on the Queen Craig Abrahamson Craig leaves behind his wife, Mary in Long Beach, California, Sarah Weddle; and two children, for a summer, and played in many bands Bianca and Maxwell (Tara) Santino; two throughout his musical career. grandchildren, Everett and Teddy; a sister, A few of those are Good Buddies, Spin- Kathy Freeman (Lanny); and 13 nieces and dri, Syncopated Sound, The Chris Parker nephews. Trio, United Flight, Shuffle, Freestyle, The Craig was preceded in death by his par- Wabbits, Lucky Dawgs and Bivalve. He ents, Ed and Doris (Fager) Abrahamson. Craig was a great friend to so many peo- played many years in Astoria for the North Coast Symphonic Band, and played the tim- ple, and always had a warm smile and kind pani in the Little Ballet Theatre’s “The Nut- words to share. The family would like to cracker,” also for many years. thank all of his wonderful friends and fam- Craig was one of the original California ily for helping him with doctor appointments Raisins, and studied with Joe Amato and Mel and visiting him at home. Brown. Craig had various jobs, he worked A party to honor Craig’s life is sched- in Astoria at the fish canneries, at Greens uled for 1 p.m. on June 4 at the Astoria Elks Seafood, Hanna Anderson and Sustainable Lodge. Nellie “Colleen” Hensley, 94, passed Active in her community, Colleen was away peacefully on May 16 at Legacy both a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Wash- and kept in touch with her scouts all her life. She was a longtime mem- ington. Colleen resided in Van- couver after moving from Astoria ber of the Anchor Club, and was in 2012. elected and served as skipper in She was born March 27, 1928, 1977. Throughout the years, she in Milwaukie, the daughter of Cal- belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Amer- vin and Nellie Johnson, joining ican Legion and the fraternal sister, Melba, and brother, Calvin. orders Vasa, Elks and Moose. Colleen enjoyed a happy child- hood, and relished the fact that Colleen was proud of her Irish she, Mickey Mouse and Shirley and Swedish roots. She was an active supporter of the Astoria Temple all made their entrances Nellie ‘Colleen’ Scandinavian Midsummer Fes- into this world within the same Hensley tival, and recently contributed to year. Astoria’s Nordic Heritage Park. She was naturally athletic from a young age, and was the one girl in the She adored parades from an early age, and neighborhood of Ardenwald that the boys especially appreciated the marching bands, would invite to play baseball. While in ele- with bagpiping bands being her favorite. mentary school, she learned to sew in 4-H, Loving all things nautical, Astoria’s making her first dress in the fourth grade. Regatta was an especially joyful and Nearby Oaks Amusement Park was a important time for her. Over the years, she favorite of hers, where she would often roller worked tirelessly for the Anchor Club and skate, and where she met a young Jane Pow- the Astoria Regatta Association. ell, who went on to become a famous singer In recent years, she enjoyed traveling, in Hollywood. The family moved to New- card games, crafts, bean bag baseball and port for a short time, and then settled in Asto- (her favorite) Wii bowling. ria when Colleen was a teenager. In 2009, she lost her husband, Paul, while She graduated from Astoria High School residing in McMinnville. She is survived by in 1947, and shortly after, married Mel Con- her daughters, Susan Ulmer (Ed) and Kathy boy. They had one daughter, Susan, but later Peterson (Byron), of Vancouver, Wash- divorced. In 1951, she married Paul Hens- ington; four grandchildren, Elise Ulmer, ley, and daughter, Kathy, arrived a year later. of Lake Oswego, Corey Brech (Linda), of Colleen had a kind, generous and for- Astoria, Dr. Jeffrey Ulmer (Camille), of giving heart. She loved being around chil- Portland, and Barry Peterson (Krista), of dren and young people. She would often Culpeper, Virginia; and five great-grand- take them under her wing if they needed an children, Ethan Brech, Trenton and Brisen advocate or friend. She was a “people per- Shoup and Julian and Kristine Ulmer. son” through and through, and was able to Colleen also leaves behind her loving share her vibrant personality with others in companion, Norman Taylor. They met at the variety of jobs she held over the years. Vancouver Pointe Independent Living, and Early on, she worked at a soda fountain at shared many happy times together. Colleen deeply loved her family, her Tongue Point during World War II, later at a local cannery and then as a telephone opera- friends and life itself; she truly embodied tor. She also held sales positions at Morton’s “carpe diem” — living life to its fullest. She Dress Shop and Steinbock’s Pharmacy, pro- will be greatly missed. vided receptionist services at Maddox Dance Interment will be held at Willamette Studio, managed the Rivershore Motel with National Cemetery, with family members her husband, Paul, and co-managed the sea- attending. A life celebration party will be sonal Hickory Farms store in Astoria for sev- held at a later date. eral years. Colleen was a two-time survivor of Colleen was an accomplished and tal- breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, memorial ented seamstress, and taught sewing classes contributions may be made to the Susan for a time. She not only sewed traditional G. Komen foundation (komen.org), which clothing, but made numerous dance cos- promotes breast cancer research, com- tumes, cheerleading uniforms, draperies, munity health, global outreach and public policy. curtains and more. Lori (Perkins) Longo Chandler, Arizona July 1, 1964 — April 12, 2022 Lori Kay Longo, 57, of Chandler, Ari- help someone. She was not only an angel zona, peacefully passed away on April on earth, but also now an angel in heaven. 12, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after Lori is survived by her longtime partner of more than 20 years, Thomas a difficult battle with cancer. Lori was born on July 1, Mello; her three children, 1964, in Gresham, to Gerald Michael Shoop, of Arizona, Por- tia Longo (fiancé, Nicolas), of Perkins (Kay), of Thousand Arizona, and Ashley Longo, of Palms, California, and Susan Arizona; her grandsons, Hunter, Alderman (David), of Payson, Colton and Kyler; her siblings, Arizona. Lori attended Astoria schools. Kari Gauthier (Phillip), of Asto- ria, Jodi Perkins, of Oregon, Lori worked in the hospitality Gerald Perkins II, of Texas, and industry throughout most of her Tobi Zavala, of Chandler. life. She was passionate about Lori Longo She was preceded in death by making those she served feel a brother-in-law, Rich Zavala. special, with a creative touch. Lori had a zest for life, and it showed Private family services were held at in everything she did. In her free time, Tempe Mortuary on May 5. she would spend it with her grandsons, Her celebration of life for all will be gardening or crafting. held at Post 35, American Legion, 2240 Everyone who knew Lori knew she W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, at 4 p.m. had a big heart, and would do anything to on May 29. OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER Gary Wesley Georgeson Astoria Feb. 23, 1946 — May 12, 2022 Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! Gary Wesley Georgeson, 76, of Asto- Gary is survived by his wife, Jane ria, passed away May 12, 2022. Gary was Georgeson, of Astoria; brother, Harvey born to Gilbert and Wanda Georgeson on Georgeson, and his wife, Sharon Georgeson, Feb. 23, 1946, in San Francisco. of Carson City, Nevada; his He spent a lot of time in Cali- daughter, Kellie Georgeson Kerr, fornia and on the Oregon Coast. of Tacoma, Washington; his Gary served in Vietnam with stepson, Stuart Arnold, and his the U.S. Army. wife, Tami Arnold, of Astoria; Gary was an outdoorsman. and eight grandchildren and 16 His passions included kayak- great-grandchildren. ing, hiking, camping, archery He will be greatly missed by and black powder shooting so many, but we know his beau- tiful soul has moved on to the clubs. Gary was the kindest man, next chapter. who was always willing to help Gary Georgeson In lieu of flowers, donations anyone in need. He was loved can be made to the Alzheimer’s by many, and his friends were like a fam- Association, act.alz.org, in honor of his ily to him and his wife, Jane. soul mate, Jane. 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Seattle 62 49 58 48 A few morning Showers around showers 57 47 58 49 62 48 Cloudy with showers A couple of showers A passing shower 61 50 62 51 Cloudy A passing shower Aberdeen Olympia 67/51 67/50 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 67/50 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Tuesday Tonight’s Sky: Thursday before sunrise, conjunction of the wan- ing crescent moon and Venus. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 61/51 Normal high/low .................. 62/48 Record high .................. 84 in 1993 Record low .................... 38 in 1923 Precipitation Tuesday ................................... 0.02” Month to date ........................ 4.74” Normal month to date ......... 2.72” Year to date .......................... 37.24” Normal year to date ........... 34.19” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022 Time 11:28 a.m. 6.4 5:35 a.m. 11:37 p.m. 8.3 5:25 p.m. Cape Disappointment 11:18 a.m. 6.2 5:02 a.m. 11:17 p.m. 8.1 4:45 p.m. Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Hammond SUN AND MOON Sunrise today .................. 5:32 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 8:54 p.m. Moonrise today .............. 3:56 a.m. Moonset today .............. 5:14 p.m. New First Full Last 11:25 a.m. 6.6 5:16 a.m. 11:27 p.m. 8.5 5:02 p.m. Warrenton 11:23 a.m. 6.8 5:19 a.m. 11:32 p.m. 8.7 5:09 p.m. Knappa 12:05 p.m. 6.7 6:36 a.m. none 6:26 p.m. Depoe Bay May 30 June 7 June 14 June 20 10:34 a.m. 6.0 4:31 a.m. 10:30 p.m. 8.1 4:10 p.m. 0.6 1.4 0.9 1.9 0.8 1.7 0.7 1.5 0.5 1.2 0.6 1.7 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 76/63/r 68/58/pc 71/53/sh 83/60/s 80/53/c 84/71/pc 87/64/s 76/60/pc 89/79/sh 68/62/pc 105/78/s 66/54/pc 71/68/c 77/60/pc 75/63/c 62/52/pc 88/68/s 86/56/pc 85/72/pc 88/68/s 74/59/pc 88/77/pc 77/65/t 104/75/s 67/55/pc 78/65/t Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. 80/57 Hermiston The Dalles 83/58 Enterprise Pendleton 79/47 78/56 81/58 La Grande 79/52 75/54 NATIONAL CITIES High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 73/50 Kennewick Walla Walla 76/57 Lewiston 86/60 73/53 Salem Pullman 78/51 Longview 62/49 Portland 74/57 73/51 Yakima 80/58 67/48 Astoria Spokane 74/54 Corvallis 72/52 Albany 75/53 John Day Eugene Bend 76/54 80/50 81/52 Ontario 89/60 Caldwell Burns 82/47 89/57 Medford 80/54 Klamath Falls 74/44 City Baker City Brookings Ilwaco Newberg Newport Today Hi/Lo/W 80/48/c 59/49/c 63/51/sh 74/51/sh 59/48/sh Fri. 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