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.
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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.
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