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October 28, 2015 Page 15 O BITUARIES In Loving Memory Luke David Neufeldt, 38, died Oct. 24, 2015 at his home in Port- land. He was born Sep. 21, 1977, in Tucson, Ariz. He loved and was loved by his family, always trust- ed to keep his word, enjoyed out- door activities when he was able, and had a keen sense of humor. He is survived by his mother Vicki Jean Parsons of Oregon City; his father and step-mother John and Diane Neufeldt of Tucson; pa- ternal grandmother Lee Neufeldt of Beaverton; brothers Paul and Mark Neufeldt of Portland and Mary-Lee Schoenbeck and hus- Daniel Neufeldt of California; band, David Schoenbeck of Bea- sisters Teresa Neufeldt-Crawford, vercreek, Susannah Neufeldt of In Loving Memory Carolyn Parks Carolyn Parks was born Jan. 26, 1952 and died Oct. 22, 2015. Services are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 at 12 p.m. at Grace Covenant Fellowship, 5450 N.E. Flanders. Viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Terry’s Funeral Home, 2337 N. Williams Ave. In Loving Memory Marian Calhoun Jacobs Dignity, elegance, faith-filled and a phenomenal woman are all words that describe Marian Cal- houn Jacobs, a long- time Port- land resident who inherited a rich legacy of faith, family, character, leadership and entrepreneurship. She was born March 11, 1918 in Malvern, Ark., the second child of Virgil Calhoun Sr. and Orrie Rall Calhoun. She died Oct. 13, 2015 at the age of 97. Marian married Frank R. Ja- cobs on Oct. 12, 1939. The cou- ple relocated to Portland in 1944 where she completed her educa- tion at Portland State University and in 1958 began teaching in the Portland Public School District where she received many presti- gious honors over a 20 year ca- reer. She was selected as Oregon’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1974 and was a member of the Oregon Association of Black Ed- ucators for Outstanding Achieve- ment. After retirement she devoted more time to the Zeta Sigma Ome- ga Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Marian and Frank did not have any children of their own. She was preceded in death by her hus- band in May 1979; her parents; siblings Elvie Sanders, Grace Wi- ley, Mary Davis, Virgil Calhoun Jr. and Edna Calhoun; her loving nieces Orrie Lee Davis and Shree Calhoun Bell; and nephew Bobby Calhoun. She leaves to mourn her loss a host of nieces, nephews, and great, great-great and great-great- great nieces and nephews. A home going celebration was held Oct. 17 at Bethel A.M.E Church in Malvern, Ark. Her fi- nal resting place is in Portland, alongside her husband at Skyline Memorial Gardens. Luke David Neufeldt Portland, Sharon Rose Neufeldt of California, and Ruth Neufeldt of Tucson; one niece Rose-Marie Crawford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rodney and Violette Parsons, and Victor Neufeldt; and his eldest brother John Matthew Neufeldt. A private memorial will be held at the family farm in Beavercreek. Contributions in Luke’s name may be made to the Oregon Humane Society. Arrangements under the direc- tion of Hillside Chapel in Oregon City. Advertise with diversity in Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services The Law Offices of Patrick John Sweeney, P.C. Patrick John Sweeney Attorney at Law The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com A full service flower experience • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings 1549 SE Ladd, Portland, Oregon Portland: Hillsoboro: Facsimile: Email: (503) 244-2080 (503) 244-2081 (503) 244-2084 Sweeney@PDXLawyer.com