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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.
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Gary Wesley Georgeson
Astoria
Feb. 23, 1946 — May 12, 2022
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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
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ily to him and his wife, Jane.
soul mate, Jane.
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A few morning
Showers around
showers
57 47
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62 48
Cloudy with
showers
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showers
A passing
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62 51
Cloudy
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Olympia
67/51
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Wenatchee
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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”
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Time
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11:37 p.m. 8.3 5:25 p.m.
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11:18 a.m. 6.2 5:02 a.m.
11:17 p.m. 8.1 4:45 p.m.
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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
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11:27 p.m. 8.5 5:02 p.m.
Warrenton
11:23 a.m. 6.8 5:19 a.m.
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Knappa
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The Dalles 83/58
Enterprise
Pendleton 79/47
78/56
81/58
La Grande
79/52
75/54
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76/57 Lewiston
86/60
73/53
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Pullman
78/51
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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
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Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
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59/49/c
63/51/sh
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59/49/c
54/48/c
67/50/r
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Roseburg
Seaside
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Hi/Lo/W
64/52/c
76/55/c
67/50/sh
76/56/c
75/55/sh
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72/54/c
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