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2A | MARCH 25, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Applicants sought for Douglas County Planning Comm. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested per- sons to serve on the Doug- las County Planning Com- mission. The Planning Com- mission is a seven-mem- ber advisory and deci- sion-making body of Douglas County. Members represent differing inter- ests, geographic areas and occupations. The term of appointment is four years. The recruitment will give priority to applicants who can represent the southern and coastal re- gions of Douglas County. The Planning Commis- sion advises the County on land use program activi- ties, serves as the appeal body for contested land use decisions and conducts hearings on discretionary land use actions. Citizens interested in being considered for Plan- ning Commission mem- bership should submit an application to the Douglas County Board of Com- missioners or the Planning Department. Applications may be obtained from the Board of Commissioners or the Planning Department. For an electronic appli- cation: BOC.Assistants@ co.douglas.or.us Additional information may be obtained by con- tacting the Planning De- partment in Room 106 of the Justice Building at the Robert “Bob” Armor, 91, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away March 17, 2021 with his wife Donna by his side. Bob was born January 25, 1930 in Santa Monica, California to parents Edgar and Lucille (Grieve) Armor. He was liv- ing in Venice, California until he married Donna and her 2 boys in 1965. Bob graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s in accounting and served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He retired aft er 35 years from Rockwell Interna- tional which is now Boeing. Bob and Donna moved to Cot- tage Grove in 1999 to be close to their son Pat and his family. Bob was an amazing dad and husband. He was a devoted family man who always put 1934-2021 others ahead of himself. Ev- ery single person who crossed paths with Bob was truly rich- er for it. He loved to play golf and was an avid fan of UCLA sports, especially basketball (sorry Ducks). Bob sang in church choirs since he was a teenager. He played the hand bells at the First Presbyterian Church. He will be missed! Bob is preceded in death by son Pat- rick Hampton, his parents, and sister Patricia Sprague. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Donna; son Kevin (Kimmy) Hampton and Lynn Hampton; daughter Linda (Gary) Ray; niece Kathy Lonskey; grand- sons; Chris, Kyle and Corey Hampton, Garrett Ray, and several great-grandchildren. We are grateful for the loving care provided by Signature Hospice and the Visiting An- gels. Th ere will be a graveside inurnment services March 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Fir Grove Cemetery. If you wish to do- nate in Bob’s memory please give to the Hand Bell Choir at First Presbyterian Church 216 S. 3rd St., Cottage Grove, Ore- gon. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Troy Christopher Th oreson On Tuesday March 9, 2021, A. Bridget Farkas of Raleigh, NC, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 87. Bridget was born in 1934 in Yakima, WA to Ray and Alice Brady. Aft er graduating from high school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, she moved to Chicago, IL for work with American Airlines. While skating at Kirby’s Ice Rink, she met the love of her life, Daniel Farkas. Th ey were married in 1959 and raised their two boys, Brian and Douglas. Bridget had a love of life, family and friends, and was always “game” for an adven- ture. Whether down the street, across the state or around the world, a trip with her was nev- er boring. Her love of learning and desire to help people led to her earning a bachelors in speech therapy and working with children. Her career path changed with moves across the nation, but a constant theme was always service and support of people. Bridget was preceded in death by her father, Ray, and mother, Alice. She is survived by her husband Daniel, their two children, and grandchil- dren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Why Pre-Plan? Pre-Planning makes matters easier for those you love. Pre-Planning allows you to provide guidance to your family after your death. Pre-Planning allows you to control potential expenses of a funeral and disposition. Pre-Planning provides an advanced opportunity to assemble life data. 1972~2021 Janet Louise Wilson November 20th, 1939 – March 16th, 2021 Janet Louise Wilson passed away on March 16th, 2021 at the age of 81 from complica- tions aft er surgery. She was born November 20th, 1939 in Riverside, California to Adrian and Autumn Killion. She grad- uated from Pacifi c High School in 1958. She got married at a young age of 18 to Larry Wil- son (deceased) on November 1st, 1958. A few short years later they made a family move to Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1966. Janet helped work at her Parents family owned business (Killion’s Market) for several years. She also was the accoun- tant for her husband’s Con- struction business. Janet loved hunting and camping with her family. She enjoyed going to the Coast, Casinos and watching sporting Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. A. Bridget Farkas 1930-2021 1972-2021 Eric Todd Rounsaville, 48, of Cottage Grove, passed away March 9, 2021. Eric was born in Cottage Grove on September 23, 1972 to Mack and Karen (Herron) Rounsaville. Eric attended Dorena Ele- mentary, Cottage Grove High School and Pioneer Pacifi c College. On July 15th, 1995 Eric married Lisa Peterson in Cot- tage Grove. ARRIAGA — R i c o Demitri Arriaga, 29, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died March 19, 2021. Robert “Bob” Armor Eric Todd Rounsaville He worked for PeaceHealth Cottage Grove as a Certifi ed Medical Assistant and previ- ously worked at Les Schwab Tire Center. He enjoyed hunting, fi shing, trapping, sprint car races and spending time with family and loved ones. Eric is survived by his wife Lisa Rounsaville; parents Mack and Karen Rounsaville; daughters Kaiden (Jake) Hen- drickson of Cottage Grove and Kinslee (Wyatt) Qualey of Sil- verton. Eric was preceded in death by his brother Brian Mack Rounsaville. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made at https://gofund.me/ ef0839a0 Arrangements in care of An- dreason’s Cremation & Burial Services, Springfi eld, OR. Douglas County Court- house, located at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Rose- burg, or by calling 541- 440-4289. Applications accepted until position filled. DEATH NOTICES events with her friends. You could always catch her outside soaking up the Sun. She loved her Poodle and her Cadillacs. Janet was a great Friend, Mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma and a mentor to all she met. She was a loving Mother to her two Sons, Tod Wilson and Tim Wilson (de- ceased) both of Cottage Grove. She leaves behind 5 Grandchil- dren and 3 Great-Grandchil- dren. Janet was known as “GG” to her Great-Grandkids. Her Family and Friends meant everything to her, and she made everyone feel as they were important loved and re- spected. Janet will certainly be missed by many people who she touched their lives. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 27th,2021 at Living Faith Assembly in Cottage Grove, 467 S 10th St. at 11am. In lieu of fl owers the Fam- ily is hoping for a card with a special memory or story that you have of Janet that the family could cherish. Cards can be brought to the service or mailed to Tod Wilson PO Box 1426 Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Troy Christopher Th ore- son passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his parents and family on March 4, 2021. Troy was born on June 12, 1972, in Cottage Grove, OR, to Jane Ann (Wat- son) Th oreson and Stephen Joel Th oreson. On March 9, 2000, Troy was paralyzed and became a quadriplegic due to a serious car accident. Compli- cations from his paralysis lead to his early death. While his paralysis shift ed his life, it did not change Troy. He remained the real, honest, and fun-loving person he had always been for twenty years. He loved speed - from ski boats to motorcycles and scuba div- ing to NASCAR, and he shared his enthusiasm for all with his family. Troy is a graduate of Marist Catholic High School and Chemeketa Community Col- lege, where he earned his As- sociates Degree and became a paramedic/engineer. He volun- teered for South Lane County Fire and Rescue and worked for the City of Albany Fire De- partment. He also worked with his dad and brothers in con- struction. Troy is survived by his par- ents, Steve and Jane Th oreson, Cottage Grove, OR; brother, Marc Th oreson and wife Bri, Washoe Valley, NV; brother, Matthew Th oreson and wife Lili, Pearland, TX; and neph- ews, Jacob, Lucas, Zachary, Th omas, and David. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, OR, followed by inter- ment at Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, OR. Memori- al contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Troy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Cascade Hospice for their support and service this past month. (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. Martin Brian Reinbold 1958-2021 Martin Brian Reinbold passed away March 20th, 2021. Martin was born April 28th, 1958 to Patrick and Alva Nadine in Eugene OR. Martin began his career in archaeology in the early 80’s while attending OSU where he received a bach- elors in 1984. He continued his education and passion for his- torical archeology throughout his life, later receiving a mas- ter’s degree at Th e College of William & Mary in Williams- burg, VA. Martin eventually retired from Pan Cultural As- sociates in 2013. Martin loved acting and was an active member of the thes- pians in high school, where he was in multiple plays. He continued his love for acting by playing small roles in ma- jor movies, including our very own Animal House. Martin was an avid guitar player with a passion for folk music. He had many talents including photography, building model planes and ships to name a few. Martin is survived by 3 siblings; Patrick Reinbold of Cottage Grove, Susan Watson of Portland OR and David Reinbold of Cottage Grove as well as his 3 children, Arlo of Colorado Springs, CO; Th om- as of Damon, TX & Sarah of Philadelphia, PA along with 6 grandchildren. No service is planned at this time. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Fu- neral Chapel in Cottage Grove. You’ve always taken care of your family. View obituaries and more online cgsentinel.com Organizing your funeral in advance is the most loving gift you can leave your family. We can help you make your final wishes known, so your family doesn’t have to guess later. We are a full-service Assisted Living & Memory Care Community with 24/7 Immediate Placement for Urgent Admissions. When the time comes, your family will be relieved knowing they are remembering you just as you wanted and didn’t have to make rushed decisions while grieving. 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