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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL December 30, 2015 IN MEMORIAM Nora Lebedoff Nelson 1920-2015 Nora Lebedoff Nelson, 95, passed away Dec. 19, 2015. She was born June 12, 1920 in Elmira, Ore. to George and Maria (Kodutsky) Leb- edoff. She graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfi eld, Calif. and attended College of Marin, Marin County, Ca- lif. She married Rudolph Nelson in Reno, Nev. During WWII she worked for the U.S. Navy Purchasing for 10 years in San Francisco. She then raised four kids, attended college and studied medical terminology. She worked as a medical offi ce assistant for Dr. Michael Franzblau for 19 years before retiring. Nora enjoyed traveling extensively throughout European countries, Asia and the Holy Land. She loved visit- ing with friends and family. She was a faithful Christian, believing in service to others, and gave her time to help those in need. Survivors include three sons, Robert (Kathleen) Nelson of Salinas, Calif., Thomas (Pat) Nelson of Shasta Lake, Calif., and Barry (Rose) Nelson of Springfi eld, Ore., a daughter, Donna Meyer of Cottage Grove, eight grand- children and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Burial took place Dec. 23, 2015 at Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Arrangements under the care of Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. VFW announces essay contest winners T he following students were recently named win- ners at the Post level in the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ “Voice of Democracy” and “Patriots Pen” essay competitions for the 2015/2016 administrative year. Sponsored locally by VFW Post 3473, the awards were given at a luncheon at the Post on Dec. 14. Local winners were: Voice of Democracy: “My Vision for America” First: Katerine Morton (home-schooled) Second: Jeremy Morton (home-schooled) Third: Maeve Dahlen (CGHS) Patriots Pen: “What Freedom Means to Me” First: Sophie Morton (home-schooeld) Second: Devon Gosset (London School) Third: Nadia Witt (London School) Death Notice The following are the winners at the District Level; the fi rst place winners will go on to the Department James “Jim” Swan, 87, of Cot- “State” Competition. tage Grove, died Dec. 15. A memo- Voice of Democracy: rial service and reception will be at 2 First: Katie Hill (Thurston H.S.) p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Masonic Second: Katerine Morton (home-schooled) Lodge, 33322 Row River Rd. in Cot- Third: Cooper Barns (Elmira H.S.) tage Grove. Remembrances to Mason- ic Lodge, 33322 Row River Rd., Cot- Patriots Pen: tage Grove, OR 97424. Arrangements First: Ally Warner (Thurston Middle School) by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel Second: Sophie Morton (Home Schooled) in Cottage Grove. Third: Nadia Witt (London School) Larry Dale Violette 1938-2015 Prisoners of hope G od is good. And He has a good plan for each of our lives. No matter what may be going on right now, God’s plan is unfolding. In the mean- time, Romans 12:12 tells us to “rejoice in our confi dent hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying” (NLT). I think that’s good advice, especially in times when it feels like we’ve been waiting and waiting…and waiting for something to happen in our lives. Hope is vital in times like these and it will keep us looking ahead, anticipating, expecting whatever it is we’re hoping for. Over the years I’ve learned how to lock myself up in a pris- on of hope, knowing that God has nothing but His best planned for me. He promised me things concerning my ministry and my life. And hope is what helped me hold on in those early years when it got hard. Anticipation I remember it was just three weeks into my marriage to Dave, when he asked me one day, “What’s wrong with you? You have such a negative attitude!” And I said, “Well, if you don’t expect any- thing good to happen, then you won’t be disappointed when it doesn’t.” That was how I felt based on my feelings about past experiences. I had a very nega- tive outlook on life, so I spoke negatively about it. This is the way I used to live…before I became a pris- oner of hope. As I grew in my relationship with God, I learned how to trust Him, how to stand on His Word, and how to stand my ground in prayer when it got tough. Today my outlook on life is completely different from what it was many years ago. Now I enjoy my life and I encourage others to enjoy theirs as well. Jesus died for us to live an abundant, fulfi lling life. And hope is the confi dent, favorable expectation of this life. Double for Your Trouble Now, I do realize there are many things that can happen to us that aren’t so enjoyable. And that can make it diffi cult to grasp the idea of enjoying life. So, think of it this Please see JOYCE, Page 5A Larry Dale Violette, 77, of Dorena, Oregon passed away December 15, 2015. He was born January 17, 1938, in Disston, OR to Glen and Florene (Culbertson) Violette. Larry graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1957. He was a sharpshooter in the Army Oregon National Guard Reserves. While serving in the Army National Guard he received a Perfect Attendance Award. Larry had a 42 year career driving log truck for Bohemia/Willamette Industries. He enjoyed hunting in Central Oregon, fi shing on the Oregon Coast, camping, watching “The Price is Right”, spending time with his family and playing cribbage with his fi ve grandkids, all of whom he taught to play. Larry married Louise Wiscarson on December 15, 1962, in Cottage Grove, OR. Larry is survived by his wife Louise Violette, Dorena, OR, daughter April (Blaid) Kidd, Dorena, OR, daughter Kris (Jason) Schneider, Powell Butte, OR, grandchildren; Dylan, Shelby, Peyton Kidd, Cole and Conner Schneider, sister Helen (Don) Patton, Port Angeles, WA, sister Marian (Millard) Ward, Klamath Falls, OR, sister Lois (Dave) Gangle, Albany, OR and brother Don (Judy) Violette, Cottage Grove, OR. Larry was preceded in death by grandson Avery Kidd and his brother Duane Violette. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7 th St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. z James Lynn Th oreson Nov. 5, 1950 – Nov. 28, 2015 James “Jim” Lynn Th oreson, born Nov. 5, 1950 in Cottage Grove, Ore., passed away Nov. 28, 2015 in Beaverton, Ore. Jim was born to Vernon and Bernice (Patten) Th oreson who nurtured a loving family. Jim attended our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) from fi rst through eighth grade. He also served as an altar boy for OLPH as did his brothers. During high school and college, Jim worked for Bohemia Lumber, Inc. during the summers, in addition to helping his dad on the Th oreson ranch. In his youth he enjoyed sports and socializing with his many friends and family. He attended Oregon State University and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Jim was a business owner, creating acoustic products to optimize sound in the Portland Airport, Hult Center, and the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Beaverton. He is survived by his former wife Teresa Th oreson; sons Cameron Th oreson of Tualatin, Ore., Jason Th oreson of Eugene, Ore., and Brandon Calavan of Windsor, Conn.; brother Steve Th oreson of Cottage Grove, Ore.; and sisters Julee Wright of Roseburg, Ore., Sandy Jeremiah of Pleasant Hill, Ore., and Joni Kniesteadt of Tigard, Ore. He is preceded in death by his brother Paul Th oreson; brother-in-law Bob Jeremiah; and nephew Jesse Wright. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1025 N. 19 th St., Cottage Grove, OR, 97424. In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation to Union Gospel Mission, 3 N.W. Th ird Ave., Portland, OR 97209. NO MATTER WHERE YOU PURCHASED YOUR HEARING AIDS WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Jenna Buetow Hearing Consultant Grant Gording, BC-HIS Board Certifi ed in Hearing Instrument Sciences Celebrating 20 years of providing the best customer service in the business. FREE Hearing Screenings FREE Hearing Aid Checks & Cleanings Just call to schedule an appointment! Grant's Hearing Centers www.grantshearing.com Cottage Grove 1498 E. 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