2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 9, 2016
IN MEMORIAM
Cherie Lorraine
Harris
1931-2016
Cherie Lorraine Harris, 85,
passed away Feb. 23, 2016.
She was born in San Diego,
Calif. on Feb. 22, 1931 to Wil-
liam
and
Gaynelle
(Early)
Rose.
Cherie
moved to
Cottage
Grove
in
1949 and
married Forrest R. Harris in
1951.
She worked for South Lane
School District from 1974 to
1989 and was fondly nicknamed
“The Milklady” by the students
at Cottage Grove High School.
After her retirement, her
passions became gardening,
antique collecting, coast trips,
her family and being an artist;
she painted over 200 beautiful
works of art and participated in
many local art walks.
She is survived by her four
children: Shawnee (Gary) Galla-
gher, Robbee (Doug) Hampton,
Lennee (Frank) Clark and For-
rest Randall Harris, all of Cot-
tage Grove, eight grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents and two brothers,
Ronald Rose and Bartlett Rose.
No services are being held.
The family will have a private
celebration of her life at a lat-
er date. Arrangements in care
London Springs
4-H Club News
BY ISABELA HERMANSEN
For the Sentinel
The London Springs 4-H Club
held its monthly community
meeting at the London Grange
Hall on March 2 at 6 p.m. The
following members were pres-
ent: President Pablo Garibay,
Vice President Luke Sexton,
Treasurer Daniel Le Count, Sec-
retary Arlette Gariby, Reporters
Isabela Hermansen and Phoenix
Noah. Noah and Hermanson led
the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-
H pledge.
Rules for conduct at meet-
ings were discussed as well as
the London Springs 4-H Face-
book page. Archery, Fiber Arts,
Dog and Small Animal Project
groups gave committee reports.
of Buell-Andreason’s Funeral
Chapel.
Linda Joyce (Rikala)
Rook
1966-2017
On Feb. 19, 2016, long-time
resident of Cottage Grove, Linda
Joyce (Rikala) Rook, 67, went
home to be with The Lord.
Linda
was born
on Jan. 10,
1949
in
Deer Park,
Minn.
to
Elmer and
Eleanor
(Zustiak)
Rikala.
On May 27, 1966 in Cottage
Death notices
A report was given on London
Grange activities that included a
movie night at the Grange Hall
on Sunday, March 13. Upcom-
ing events for the club include a
Cosmos Popcorn Fundraiser for
$4 a bag with proceeds going to
the club and Lane County 4-H; a
Spring Poultry Swap in Corval-
lis on March 9 all day at which
the club will be selling “chicken
aprons” and a Papa Murphy’s
fundraiser $5 savings book.
The club will be participating
in a spring work day at London
Grange on April 24 from 12-5
p.m. The club’s next meeting
will be April 6 at the London
Grange. London Springs 4-H
club community leader Jennifer
Bryant can be reached at noahs-
arc@earthlink.net.
C
ongratulations go to Te-
ancum Jentszch from
Crow High School, who took
third place in the state wres-
tling meet for 1A/2A schools in
his weight class.
Lorane Grange invites every-
one to its next spaghetti dinner
and bingo evening on Satur-
day, March 19 starting at 5:30
p.m. No one won the progres-
sive blackout last time, so it has
grown.
Applegate Elementary will
enjoy artist in residency with
professional artists at their
schools. First will be with Terri
Robertson this week studying
cartooning. The next theme will
be on Japanese-American arts
and culture in all forms. This
is sponsored through a Rotary
grant fund.
Many have asked if the school
district is taking part in the Or-
egon Battle of the Books. The
answer is yes, and Applegate
has a team going to the regional
competition at North Eugene
High School on March 12. The
team of fi ve are the Courageous
Cougars.
Open enrollment takes place
during the month of March.
Those who know of anyone
who would love the small ru-
ral school with great teachers,
smaller classes and an amazing
and caring staff are encouraged
to have them contact the district
offi ce at 541-935-2100.
A variety of exercises can be
enjoyed on Tuesday and Thurs-
day evenings at Lorane Grange.
Contact Pam Kersgaard for
times.
Just a reminder that coffee
and goodies are available at the
It’s not like him.
I found Dad’s remote
in the fridge again.
…I’m beginning to
get worried.
Lorane Deli any morning from
Tuesday through Saturday.
This Saturday, March 12 is
the last RAC movie night for the
season. Soup supper starts at 6
p.m. at Lorane Grange. Movi-
enights will resume in October.
Mae Ruth Lee, 91, of Cottage
Grove died Feb. 19. Arrangements
by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel.
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Dr. Marten Reintjes, 83,
passed away on Saturday,
January 16 th at Magnolia
Village in Cottage Grove, OR
after a prolonged battle with
Alzheimers.
Marten is survived
by his wife of 58 years,
Elsie Reintjes; son Maurice
Reintjes and wife Sally of
Beaverton, OR; son Eric
Reintjes and wife Diane
of Palmdale, CA; fi ve
grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild.
He was born March 13 th , 1932 to Hubert and Dina Reintjes
in Meeden, Netherlands, the eldest of 7 children. At the age of
20, after a two year wait to get a visa due to the quota system,
he immigrated to the United States. In his travels from port of
embarkation in New York to his sponsor’s destination in Garden
Grove, CA, he was awed by the vastness and beauty of his soon-
to-be adopted country.
Marten joined the US Army that same year, serving during
the Korean Confl ict from 1952-55. He was stationed in West
Germany, and while serving there was instrumental in assisting the
rest of his immediate family in immigrating to the United States.
After his service he returned to California, attending schools
to earn his Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry.
During this time, he met Elsie and they were married in the
summer of 1957. His studies culminated in the award of a PhD
in Chemistry from UC Riverside and a position as a research
chemist at Arapaho Chemicals in Boulder, Colorado. In 1968, he
accepted a new position with ITT Rayonier at their pulp and paper
research laboratory in Shelton, Washington, where he worked until
retirement. During his career with Rayonier, he was awarded a
number of patents for his research.
Marten and Elsie moved to Cottage Grove in 2004, where
they were members of Riverside Community Church and Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Marten’s interests included playing the organ in church (self-
taught), building an electronic theatre organ, singing in church
choirs at various churches he attended through his life, and working
on his house. While living in Shelton, he doubled the size of his
existing home and built a second house, performing virtually all of
the construction with only the help of his wife and sons.
Marten was a wonderful husband and amazing father. He
supported, respected and loved Elsie unconditionally, and was
a teacher, mentor, guide and sage to his sons. His presence here
on earth will be missed, but Marten was a man of strong faith,
believing in the resurrection and life in Jesus Christ that awaited
him after his passing.
A private burial for Marten was held at Willamette National
Cemetery on 21 January.
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TERRY E. VAN GORDER
Terry Ellis Van Gorder
passed away on March 2,
2016. Terry was born Au-
gust 19,1933 in Palo Alto,
California to Ellis and Cath-
erine (Terry) Van Gorder.
He grew up on the Stan-
ford University golf course,
where his father was the
course superintendent. He
learned golf course main-
tenance and construction
under the supervision of his
father, inspiring him to de-
sign and build golf courses
in later years. He graduated from Yale University in 1955. At er
completion of the U.S. Navy’s Oi cer Candidate School, he was
stationed in Adak, Alaska and Guam during his service in Naval
Intelligence. In 1964 he joined the Newhall Land & Farming
Co., rising to Senior Vice President. During this time he built
Valencia Golf Course and designed and built Vista Valencia and
Vista Chica Golf Courses, as well as Indian Dunes Motor Recre-
ation Park in Valencia, CA. From 1971 to 1979, Terry served as
President and CEO of Magic Mountain Amusement Park, and
from 1981 to 1998, Terry served as President and CEO of Knott’s
Berry Farm. During this time he conceptualized and built
Knott’s Camp Snoopy, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, Wild Water
Wilderness/Bigfoot Rapids, Indian Trails, Mystery Lodge, and
various themed roller coaster attractions. Under his direction,
Knott’s won the Applause Award, the most prestigious award
presented in the theme park industry. Terry was instrumental
in the conception, planning and development of Knott’s Camp
Snoopy within the Mall of America in Minnesota. Terry and his
wife, Elaine, moved to Cottage Grove, OR at er his retirement
in 1998. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister
Ellen Wilton, and his son, Kurt Van Gorder. He is survived by
his former wife, Priscilla Lowe, and his son, Eric, his daughter,
Catherine and son-in-law, Ed Faciana, two grandchildren, Flo-
riana and Guitano, and two great-grand children, Declan and
Sienna. He is also survived by his wife, Elaine Roberts, who was
blessed with 36 years of a beautiful life with Terry.
In lieu of a formal service or l owers, please consider me-
morial contributions to the Yale School of Medicine, Alzheim-
er’s Disease Research, c/o Oi ce of Medical Development, PO
Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519-0611.
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LORANE COUNTRY NEWS
BY LIL THOMPSON
For the Sentinel
Grove, she and James Rook
were married.
Linda was a dedicated wife,
mother, grandmother and sis-
ter. Linda was an accomplished
quilter and enjoyed crocheting.
She loved making quilts for her
family. Her quilts are a lasting
memory of her talent and love.
She is survived by her hus-
band, James Rook, son Troy
Rook, daughter Dena Stockdale,
three sisters: Nancy Horner,
Cindy Massey and Patsy Schall-
ock, brother Ronald Rikala, fi ve
grandchildren, four great-grand-
children and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her eldest son, James Alan
Rook.
A celebration of life will be
scheduled for later this spring.
Dr. Marten Reintjes
1932-2016
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