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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022
OBITUARIES
Katherine ‘Kate’ Merrill
Janice LaPlace McCall
Astoria
Sept. 18, 1962 — May 22, 2022
Astoria
Feb. 20, 1928 — June 30, 2022
Katherine “Kate” Merrill, M.D., died at
What started out as an attempt to main-
the age of 59, succumbing to glioblastoma tain a weight loss of 65 pounds became
multiforme , an aggressive and incurable a passion for marathon running that did
form of brain cancer. She died
not end until her diagnosis
on May 22, at her home in Asto-
and brain surgery. First it was
ria. Her death was attended by
half-marathons (13.1 miles).
her sister, Karen, mother, Car-
Then marathons (26.2 miles).
ole, father, James, good friend,
Then 50K (30 miles) and 100K
Denise Lilley, and her adoring
(60 miles). Then the 100-mile
husband, Rodney. Rodney was
ultra marathon.
primary caregiver through the
She was not a fast runner. Her
last stages of her illness.
100-mile ultra marathons took
Katherine was born on Sept.
anywhere from 26 hours to 30
18, 1962, in Castro Valley, Cal-
hours to run. Elite runners can
ifornia, to Carole and James Katherine Merrill, do it in half the time. She had a
M.D.
Hockenbarger. She graduated
sea turtle tattooed on her thigh as
from Meridian High in Merid-
her totem because, in her words,
ian, Idaho. Katherine was called “Kathy” “I can’t go fast, but I can go far!”
until she returned from an exchange pro-
She could never win the marathon. She
gram in Germany. Upon her return, Kath- knew that. But she also knew that every
erine not only spoke excellent German, time she had no more to give, and still
but adopted the name “Kate” in place of took another step, every time she crossed
Kathy, and used Katherine only on offi cial the fi nish line despite wanting to give up,
documents.
she won.
People are surprised to hear that Kate
Kate surrendered her hospital privi-
did not believe she was smart enough for leges, her medical license and her driver’s
college! Not only did she do well, she license before it was required of her. Each
loved it, and couldn’t get enough! Kate’s surrender broke her heart, but she was a
greatest disappointment during her col- woman of ethics and principles. She was
lege career is that she earned a B, and a brilliant woman, admired by colleagues
ruined her 4.0 GPA.
and adored by patients — some of whom
She graduated from Ventura College drove 1½ hours to see her!
with an associate’s degree, and continued
Several patients report that this humble
at University of California, Santa Bar- family practitioner saved their lives by not
bara, taking a bachelor’s degree in phys- settling for the easy answer, by digging
ical anthropology. She applied to eight deeper and sending them to a specialist to
medical schools, and was accepted by investigate her suspicions.
fi ve. Since all of them were fi ne schools,
Kate’s husband feels privileged to have
she decided to pick the one that treated been married to someone he not only
her the most humanely during the inter- loved, but admired, for every day of 40
view process.
years. He regrets only that they were not
Kate graduated from Medical College more years, that such a highly motivated,
of Wisconsin in 1994 with a doctor of health-conscious athlete’s life was cut
medicine degree. She was elected a mem- short by cancer.
ber of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medi-
A memorial remembrance for Kate is
cal Society.
scheduled for Sept. 18, which would have
In 1994, she and her husband, Rod- been Kate’s 60th birthday. It will be at
ney, moved to Renton, Washington, so she The Loft at the Red Building in Astoria.
could complete an accredited University Kate loved Hawaii, and all things Hawai-
of Washington-affi liated family practice ian. So, there will be Hawaiian music,
residency program at Valley Medical Cen- Hawaiian snacks, and her favorite Hawai-
ter. She completed her residency in 1997. ian cocktails will be served.
She accepted a position at Peace-
Erin McGregor will coordinate the
Health Medical Clinic, where she con- event and Heidi Patee, a very close friend
tinued working until PeaceHealth closed of Kate’s, will offi ciate. Rodney will look
its doors. Although she was off ered the on in amazement.
opportunity to relocate, Kate and Rodney
All are welcome to attend and celebrate
did not want to leave Astoria. Neither did Kate’s life and her contributions. If you
PeaceHealth colleague Dr. Angela Nairn can off er a eulogy, that would be wonder-
and her husband, Kent.
ful. If you aren’t up to speaking, a written
After a few meetings together, the hus- version can be read by our emcee .
bands declared their support for Kate
In lieu of fl owers, donations may be
and Angela to go into private practice sent to Hawaii Land Trust in Hawaii, Save
together. By the next week, with the help the Chimps in Fort Pierce, Florida, or
of PeaceHealth, Columbia Memorial Hos- Clatsop Animal Assistance in Warrenton.
pital, friends and family, Pacifi c Family Kate would be pleased with any of these
Medicine LLC was up and running.
choices.
A good woman may well be reckoned only vending machines) and watching
the masterpiece of nature.
Masterpiece Theater on TV with a brisk
Janice LaPlace McCall may never cup of tea and something sweet on the
side.
have gone on stage, but she
Jan raised fi ve children,
played a starring role all her
cared for her husband, kept a
life: Best Daughter, Out-
beautiful home and still had
standing Sister, Premier Wife
energy to volunteer as a Girl
of 73-plus Years, Cherished
Scout leader, make costumes
Friend, Stellar Mother, Fabu-
and move scenery for the Mad-
lous Grandmother and Devoted
dox Dance Studio, babysit and
Great-grandmother.
prepare lunches for the YMCA
She was always Donna
or run a food booth at the 4-H
Reed, June Cleaver and Mary
Fair.
Tyler Moore all rolled into one,
Janice McCall
Her loving, generous, cheer-
with a magic sprinkle of Mary
ful spirit will be greatly missed
Poppins on top.
Jan loved traveling with her hand- by her husband and surviving children,
some husband, Ed. She adored shopping, Mike, Liz, Doug and John.
“You will always have a piece of earth
live theater, good books, the latest mag-
azines, pretty clothes, dining out (she to stand on, or you will be given wings
always said her ideal kitchen would have to fl y.”
OREGON CAPITAL
INSIDER
Donna Louise (Adams) Jagger
Warrenton
July 23, 1946 — July 6, 2022
Donna Louise (Adams) Jagger was
She is preceded in death by her par-
a wife, mother, homemaker, nail tech- ents, Loral and Gale Adams; broth-
nician instructor and pastor’s wife. But ers, Paul and Ronald Adams; sister and
most all, she was a servant
brother-in-law, Sharon and
of Jesus Christ, her Lord and
Jack Ward; sister and broth-
s avior.
er-in-law, Barbara and Roger
Donna was born on July
Price; and niece, Rhonda
Scrafield.
23, 1946, in Colorado Springs,
Donna is survived by her
Colorado, to Loral and Gale
husband of almost 55 years,
(Wright) Adams. She passed
Kenneth, of Warrenton; son,
away on July 6, 2022, at the
Brent (Afton), of Fruita, Colo-
family home in Warrenton.
rado ; son, Kevin, of Warrenton;
Donna attended school in
son, Scott (Lisa), of Astoria;
Colorado Springs, graduating
Donna Jagger
daughter, Melissa, of Albur-
from Wasson High School in
nett , Iowa; daughter, Sheana
1964.
Donna married Kenneth Jagger on (Pat), of Westport, Washington.
She is also survived by her grand-
Dec. 10, 1967, in Colorado Springs, and
in March 1968 they began their jour- children, Andrew Jagger, Destini (Tan-
ney of pastoring that would span over 50 ner) Schafer, Aden Jagger, Jordan Hamil-
years. She was a perfect pastor’s wife. ton, Tessa Jagger, Teagan Jagger, Tayson
Often Ken was told that they put up with Jagger, Raina Jagger, Nathan Jagger,
Makyla Grimmett, Aurora Grimmett,
him to keep her.
Her love for children played out in Boogie Shinabery and Zeeva Gagnon;
being a foster mother to over 30 children three great-grandchildren, Kynson Jag-
ger, Kindle Jagger and Finnley Schafer;
for more than 25 years.
Donna became a nail technician sister, Yvonne (Ken) Garrett, of Colo-
instructor at Astoria Beauty College rado Springs; sister-in-law, Helen Adams
until she had to retire because of her (wife of the late Paul Adams); sister-in-
law and brother-in-law, Linda and Ron
health.
She enjoyed counted cross stitch, Geist; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be greatly missed by all until
reading, doing puzzles and watching
Bill Gaither gospel music videos. Donna we see her again in heaven.
A memorial service will be held at
loved her children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and members of her 3 p.m. on Sunday at Hilltop Church, 725
Niagara Ave.
extended family very dearly.
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and glides high overhead during
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Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 72/53
Normal high/low .................. 67/54
Record high .................. 93 in 1908
Record low .................... 44 in 1967
Precipitation
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Sunrise today .................. 5:36 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 9:06 p.m.
Moonrise today ............. 8:53 p.m.
Moonset today ............... 3:51 a.m.
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Warrenton
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6:22 p.m. 2.8
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99/71 Lewiston
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89/55
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91/56
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91/57
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101/61
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100/65
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