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2A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • JULY 18, 2018 RECORDS OBITUARIES KIDD—B.G. Kidd, 75, passed away June 25, 2018. B.G. was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., and raised by Virgil and Ruth (Whitson) Stump. Aft er graduating high school, B.G. went on to at- tend Lane Commu- nity Col- lege. She had a variety B.G. Kidd of ca- reers, including Christmas tree farming, grounds keep- ing and care-taking. B.G. enjoyed playing sol- itaire and bingo, spending time on the river and at the beach, being in the woods, four-wheeling and being with friends and family. She was very active in the Lorane community. B.G. was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She is survived in death by her two sisters and broth- er; daughter April Miller; sons Jay Stump, Joshua Kidd and Jedediah Kidd; and nu- merous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. No services are planned. VALENTI— Don Valen- ti’s life was full of love and service to others. He was born in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 2, 1960. He died of an aortic dis- section on June 20, 2018, on the Bryant Park ballfi eld in Albany, Ore. He has lived in Cottage Grove since 1993. Don de- livered RVs across Oregon and the United States for Guaranty RV. He was a skilled screen printer who took pride in his craft . He loved to play soft ball and played with Snapped Off Sports when they won the Western Na- tional Championship last summer. His teams this year were Amazon Irregulars and Th e Wolfpack. He also loved to bowl. Don was a loving, devoted husband, father and friend. He is survived by his par- ents: Don and Doris Dupont; his sisters: Suzanne Vasquez and Barbara Tavres; his wife of 25 years, Regie Sison-Val- enti; and his children: Don- ny Jr., Michael, Amanda, Alesia, Tessa, Mike, Alan, Tony and Charles; a l o n g w i t h m o r e than 150 foster children for whom Don Valenti Don was Dad. A celebration of Don’s life will be held Aug. 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at Shasta ball- fi eld in Eugene. ROWE—Mary G. Rowe, 88 of Creswell, passed away July 12, 2018. She was born March 31, 1930, in Detroit, Mich., to Charles and Mary (Stankev- ich) Pajot. Mary was a nun for 21 years at the Sisters of the Precious Blood Order (Sis- ter Mary), in Portland, Ore., and Anchorage, Alaska. She was also an offi ce manager for 20 years with the Maersk ter unknown subjects were damaging his truck while it was parked at his residence. Nails were in the tires and a cup of soda had been thrown at it. • An elderly man outside of Walmart was seen strik- ing vehicles with his cane. ed hearing shots fi red. It was reported that the noise was fi reworks from the Speed- way. • A suspicious subject was reported when two individ- uals were seen in the foun- tain at Bohemia Park scoop- ing up fi sh with nets and putting them in buckets. Shipping Company. Mary enjoyed traveling, cooking and machine em- broidery. She was a m e mb e r of OLPH Catholic Church in Cot- t a g e Grove. Mary Rowe Mary married Leroy Rowe. She is survived by her brother, Michael Pajot of Anchorage, Alaska; her sis- ter, Elizabeth Pajot-Adams of Vancouver, Wash.; seven nieces and nephews, eight grand-nieces and three grand-nephews. A memorial mass will be held at Tuesday, July 24, beginning at 11 a.m. the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Inurnment will be at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Long Beach, Calif. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. TOWNSEND — D e n n i s POLICE LOG July 6 • A small bag of marijuana was found in Walmart. • A welfare check was re- quested on 5th St. aft er an individual reported that he was having a “bad reaction to eating cholesterol” and that he believed it was a “conspiracy against him.” • A woman on Ash Ave- nue reported that she found used needles of meth inside her garage. July 7 • Criminal mischief was reported on Pennoyer St. af- July 9 • A burglary was reported at a residence on 16th St. af- ter entry was forced through the back window and a rifl e and jewelry were missing. July 13 • Guests at a hotel report- July 15 • An inmate was observed punching the wall in his cell. When contacted, the inmate was “merely shadow box- ing.” • An offi cer attempted a Oregon Department of Forestry elevates fire danger status in parts of N. Douglas VENETA — Due to ex- treme heat and dry condi- tions, the Oregon Depart- ment of Forestry has raised the fi re danger level to high (yellow) in all of ru- ral Lane County, southern Linn County and parts of northern Douglas Coun- ty. At this level the pub- lic is only allowed to use gas-powered equipment only until 10 a.m. and then again aft er 8 p.m. No gas-powered equipment may be used during this 10-hour shut- down period, with the exception of mowing well-irrigated green grass lawns. Th e use of off road rec- reational vehicles in rural portions of the district is prohibited and campfi res are only allowed in incor- porated campgrounds with built in, metal-ringed fi re pits. “While temperature does aff ect fi re behavior, it is not as much a danger to the fi re as it is a danger to fi refi ghters” said Dis- trict Forester Link Smith with ODF’s Western Lane District. “Fighting fi res in cooler conditions is always diffi cult, but fi ghting fi res in extreme heat is especial- ly taxing on those who are trained to protect our lands from fi re. “We are asking that our public remain mindful of this as they conduct ac- tivities during the coming days.” For updates on fi re dan- ger levels in the Western Lane District, the public may call the district’s Ve- neta offi ce at 541-935-2222 or check the district’s Face- book page at www.face- book.com/ODFWestern- Lane/. traffi c stop on Row River but the motorcyclist, who was in possession of a gun, fl ed the scene at high speeds. • An individual on First Street reported their fi shing gear was stolen from their boat. CORRECTION In the front-page ar- ticle “Sign of the Times, Progress On Main St.,” architect David McClean of DMC Architecture was misidentifi ed as Da- vid McQueen. Th e Sentinel regrets the error. James Townsend, 65, of Cre- swell, died July 11, 2018. A memorial service and reception will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Church of Christ in Cre- swell. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. GOINS—Erwin Bernell Goins, 84, of Cottage Grove, died July 3, 2018. A memorial service and potluck will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Pass Creek Park, 201 Curtin Park Rd, in Cottage Grove, Ore., 97424. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Dennis Joel Deere 1949-2018 Dennis Joel Deere of Cottage Grove, OR, died on July 14 at the age of 68. He was born on October 9, 1949 in Cot- tage Grove to parents, Dallas Jesse and Betty Jeanne (Stoneburg) Deere. Dennis served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Susan Bruni in Reno, NV on May 25, 1984. He was a diesel mechanic for the logging industry. He drove Log truck for Bohemia Lumber Co, Willamette Industries, and Weyerhauser. He also was a mechanic for Leavitts and dispatch- er for Willamette Industries. He worked and raised beef on his farm. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fi shing, and BBQ. Most of all he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Susan Deere of Cottage Grove; his mother, Betty Deere; sister, Beth Summers of Chandler, brother, Monty Deere of Cottage Grove; nieces and nephews, Jon Summers of Eugene, OR; Julie and Chad Beito of Chandler, AZ; and Chris and Camila Summers of Chandler, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Deere and brother, Larry Deere. A Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Burial will follow in Fir Grove Cemetery. 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