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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 2018)
November 14, 2018 Page 7 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Afro-futurism in Outer Space The NW Film Center at the Portland Art Museum presents “Space is the Place,” a 1970s classic that combines neo-blaxploitation filmmaking, science -fiction, and performance footage to signal that Outer Space is indeed the place for salvation for black folks. The film stars Sun Ra, the black musician and poet known for his experimental music and “cosmic” philosophy. Shows Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 in Whitsell Auditorum. Admission is $5. I would like to thank the community for putting their trust in me. Obituary If you or someone you know needs a New or Used Vehicle Contact Ken Scott 503-442-5089 (Direct) 55 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 kscott@toyotaofportland.com In Loving Memory Laura Mae Barber Laura Mae Barber, also known as Mother, Momma, Grandma, Baby Sis, Tee, Aunt Laura Mae and Mrs. Barber to those who loved her, was born July 16, 1923 in Eunice, Louisiana. To the lov- ing union of John and Marie Thomas, she was the youngest of 10 children. Laura eventually moved to Deweyville, Texas and on Feb. 26, 1944 she married Er- nest Barber Sr., and they relocated to Beaumont, Texas. Laura and Ernest had two beautiful chil- dren, Ernest Jr. and Rose Marie. In 1946, the family relocated to Vanport, Ore., and 15 years later, the family once again expanded to include two more beautiful addi- tions in the personage of Marvin Duane and Trina Janetta. Laura was a very skilled beauti- cian, who did not mind doing vari- ous jobs to provide for her family, but working as a beautician was undoubtedly her passion and what she was best known for. Ernest Sr. helped Laura install everything that she needed in the basement of their home so that could perfect her trade. Let me say that Laura pressed and curled many heads in that basement, many that are here with us today. She continued do- ing hair well into her 80’s. To know Laura was to love her, she was genuinely one of the kindest, most giving hearts you could ever hope to know. To say she had a heart of gold would certainly not be an overstatement. Laura was a long standing member of the LTO Club, and for those of you wonder- ing what the LTO club stands for, it was for the Louisiana, Texas and Oregon Club. She was also a member of the Grand Nighters for a very long time, and really enjoyed the gatherings that these organizations had because it gave her yet another opportunity to do what she so richly enjoyed, and that was to love on family and friends every chance she had. Laura enjoyed dancing and en- tertaining family and friends were just some of her favorite pastimes. Please do not forget the wonderful food that she would regularly pre- pare with an abundance of love. Her home was an open place, and an inviting place where all were welcomed and loved. A few interesting things to know about Laura were, she really enjoyed traveling and was blessed with the amazing experience of traveling to the continent of Afri- ca and all throughout the United States. Laura was a serious Blaz- ers fan. She enjoyed going to the games, or often she would have C annon ’ s r ib e xpress a house full of family and friends over to eat and watch the Blazers play. She loved her family, and she loved the Lord. Laura was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Ernest Barber Sr. and her daugh- ter Rose Marie Barber-Brown, as well as, all nine of her siblings. She leaves to celebrate her life, two sons, Ernest Barber Jr. wife Barbara, Marvin D. Barber, one daughter Trina J. Polk husband Joshua all of Portland; 20 grand- children, 37 great grandchildren, 25 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends all of whom she showered with love. Laura’s life was a life well- lived. Not many get the amount of time on this earth that God so generously granted to her. She loved, she was loved, and she will be sorely missed! 5410 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, Or Call to Order: 503-288-3836 Open (hours) Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p Fri-Sat: 11a- 9p Cannon’s, tasty food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
