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6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 11, 2015 Polk County News OBITUARIES Ricardo Trevino Marie S. Barnhart Oct. 11, 1951 – Jan. 30, 2015 April 17, 1937 – Jan. 29, 2015 Ricardo Trevino, 63, of Salem, formerly of Inde- pendence, died Jan. 30. He was born in Robstown, Texas, to Victoria and Luis Trevino. His family migrated to In- depend- ence in 1961. Ri- c a r d o worked the fields every day to help support his family. He graduated from Cen- tral High School in 1971. It was at Central that he met his best friend and future bride, Gloria. After graduating, Ricardo served his country as a sol- dier in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. When his tour was complete, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart. Ricardo and Gloria were married on July 13, 1974, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. The couple moved in 1975 to Salem, where they lived the rest of their years togeth- er. That same year, Ricardo began working for the state of Oregon; Ricardo retired in 2006 after 31 years. During his life, he enjoyed traveling with his family, spending time working on his yard, watching funny movies, barbecuing and camping. Those who knew him will remember him as a caring person and devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Gloria; mother, Victoria; sons, Andy and Michael; brothers, Luis, Oscar, Enrique and Armando; sister, Olga; and two grandchildren. Service was Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Independence. In lieu of flowers or contri- bution, his sons ask that if you can to spend extra time with your father, grandfa- ther, son or husband. To send an online condo- lence: www.FarnstromMor- tuary.com. Marie S. Barnhart, 77, of Monmouth died Jan. 29 in Salem. She was born in Klamath Falls to Howard Dayton Barnhart and Vera Mae Seeds Barnhart. Marie had been in the care of Par tner- ships in Commu- nity Living Inc. (PCL) for many years and loved her job doing the mail run. She loved the beach, cof- fee and long car rides. Marie will be remembered for her unforgettable laugh, her mischievous nature and her enjoyment of the simple things in life. She is survived by her twin sister, Mary of Springfield. Celebration of life was Tuesday at the PCL office in Monmouth. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online condolence: www.dallastrib- ute.com. Jeanne Mary Gotts Feb. 25, 1928 – Feb. 5, 2015 Jeanne Mary Gotts, 86, of Dallas died Thursday. She was born in Waterbury, Conn., to Hugh and Hazel. She spent most of her g r ow i n g - up years between Connecti- cut and Florida. She loved the theater and was trained as a ballerina. She also enjoyed taking flying lessons, and se- cretly aspired to be a com- mercial airline pilot. While working at an opti- cian’s office in St. Petersburg, Fla., she met her future hus- band, Warren E. Gotts. They were married on Nov. 22, 1951, in San Diego. They raised their family in Valinda, Calif., before retiring to Salem in 1987. Warren died ROBERT EDWARD SCHARF January 16, 1919 - February 7, 2015 Bob Scharf, age 96, the son of John Ed- ward (E.J.) and Ruth Scharf, was born in Salem, Oregon. He lived near Eldridge, and after graduation from the 8th grade in 1933, his family moved to the “home place” farm, 1½ miles east of Perrydale. He had a sister Dorothy, and a brother Kenneth, also known as Swede. Bob graduated from Perrydale High School in 1937, the only one in his class. Like his father before him, Bob chose farming as his occupation. On November 18, 1945 he married Alda Miller and they began a life tied to agriculture, on a farm they purchased west of Perrydale. In 1961, Bob and Alda started buying farm land in Sherman County, and the last few years he enjoyed trips to eastern Oregon to see the crops. He was very involved in soil and water conservation, was a life member of Elks, past president of the Valley Wheat Grow- ers, a member of the Saturday Night Pinochle club, 20-40 Young Farmers club, Polk County Livestock Assoc., and the Rickreall Farm Supply Board of Directors. He was an hon- orary FFA Chapter Farmer and Honorary FFA American Farmer. He received the OSU Diamond Pioneer award for his contribution to agriculture. After retiring from farming, Bob and Alda took more time to travel, visiting all 50 states and many countries around the world. They were long time members of the Trail Duster chapter of Good Sam, and many of their trips were done in their motor home. Bob started working on a combine when he was 10 years old, and was still driving his beloved vintage John Deere trac- tors from his collection at the age of 95. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alda; his children John Scharf (wife Charlotte), Jay Scharf and Pam Scharf; two grandsons, Jason (Anna) Scharf and Justin (Sarah) Scharf; and four great grandchildren, Robert, Megan, Garrett & Grady; all of Perrydale. A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Amity Christian Church, 1305 Goucher Street, Amity. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center or Hospice. in 1994, and Jeanne moved to Dallas in 2003 to live with her daughter. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and having adventures, and tak- ing care of her cats and dog. She enjoyed a good game of Mexican Train, where she was very good at cheating. Read- ing, watching TV, sewing and knitting were some of her quieter past times. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kris- tine Gotts, in 2002. Survivors include her sons, Hugh (Sharon) Gotts and Jim (Adele) Gotts, all of Califor- nia, and Patrick (Annki) Gotts of Sweden; daughter, Kath- leen (Rick) Woodin of Dallas; and eight grandchildren. Memorial service was Sun- day at Dallas Mortuary Trib- ute Center. Private interment was at City View Cemetery. Contributions are suggest- ed to the Humane Society. To send an online condo- lence: www.dallastribute.com. Jerry Lee Flug April 18, 1936 – Jan. 21, 2015 Jerry Lee Flug, 78, longtime Monmouth resident, died Jan. 21 in Clackamas following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Watertown, S.D., to Jack and Agnes Flug. Jerry graduated from Reedsport High School, where he competed in foot- ball, basketball and baseball. After high school, Jerry enlist- ed in the U . S . Ma - rine Corps and served four years before being honorably discharged. Jerry then attended Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, where he played football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. Jerry married Shirlee Wilcox on Aug. 13, 1962, in Stevenson, Wash. They lived in Independence before set- tling in Monmouth. He had worked for the Oregon Department of Cor- rections as a state parole and probations officer for 30 years. He retired in 1991. Jerry loved the great out- doors. He was an avid fisher- man, duck hunter and camper. Jerry spent many happy summers at the Eu- gene Yacht Club on Fern Ridge Reservoir water skiing, sailing and enjoying the company of his family and friends. Jerry’s greatest thrill was getting the opportunity to spend time with his three grandsons snow skiing, water skiing, sailing, fishing and watching them play sports. Survivors include his wife, Shirlee of Portland; son, Jack Flug of Portland; daughter, Marcie (Tim) Colahan of Burns; and three grandsons. Celebration of Jerry’s life is being planned for this sum- mer. Contributions are suggest- ed to the Alzheimer’s Associ- ation in care of Bollman Fu- neral Home, Dallas, which handled arrangements. To send an online condo- lence: www.dallastribute.com. Shawn Michael Howard Sept. 6, 1973 – Jan. 31, 2015 Shawn Michael Howard, 41, of Lake Oswego, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 31. He was born in Salem to Jack and Jeannine Howard. Shawn attended schools in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1991. He attended Oregon State Uni- versity and graduated from there. He then attended culinary school in Portland and was a talented chef. During culinary school, Shawn worked at Elephant’s Delicatessen and then worked as a chef at Intel. He then worked for Weiden & Kennedy in Portland, Gar- ve y – S c h u b e r t & Ba re r, Perkins Coie, and Auto Desk. Shawn later worked for the next three years operating a mobile notary service. At the time of his death he was working at Banfield Pet Hos- pital’s corporate office as the senior facilities coordinator. Shawn loved cooking, so- cial media and music. He was an animal lover and had two cats and a parrot. Shawn had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He e s p e c i a l l y e n j oy e d spending time with his fami- ly and friends. Survivors include his mother, Jeannine Howard; fa- ther, Jack Howard; sister, Michelle Howard; brother, Jeff Howard; and extended family. Celebration of Shawn’s life is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trini- ty Lutheran Church in Dallas. To honor Shawn, his fami- ly has requested that memo- rial checks be made to the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center memorial fund. To leave an online condo- lence: www.dallastribute.com. Gene Lavon Arehart April 16, 1942 – Feb. 3, 2015 Gene Lavon Arehart, 72, of Dallas died Feb. 3 in Mo- lalla. He was born in Lebanon to Jesse Edward and Fay Ila Sy l v e s t e r Arehart. G e n e graduated f r o m Lebanon High School and entered the Army shortly thereafter. He served until 1962 and held decorations as a sharpshooter and marksman. He married Sharon Eloise Cochran in Gladstone on Nov. 16, 1963. Gene graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham with an associate degree in funeral service. He worked as a mortician for many years, first in the funer- al home of his in-laws, Cochran Sunset Chapel in Gladstone. He went on to work for Everhart and Kent Funeral Home in Canby, Golden’s Funeral Service in Salem for more than 10 years, and for a short time at Boll- man Funeral Home in Dallas. He was a past president of the Lions and Jaycee clubs and was a past member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and deep sea fishing. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Dallas; daughters, Karrie ( James) Layne of Salem, Wendie Nygren of Dallas and Erica (Ryan) Prentice of Missoula, Mont.; brother, Gary of La Pine; and eight grandchildren. Private family service will be held with private inter- ment with military honors at Willamette National Ceme- tery in Portland. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online condolence: www.dallastrib- ute.com. Russell ‘Coon’ R. Henry Jr. Oct. 8, 1928 – Jan. 30, 2015 Russell “Coon” Raymond Henry Jr., 86, longtime resi- dent of the Dallas area, died Jan. 30 in Salem. He was born in Toledo to Russell and Virginia Henry. C o o n graduated from high school, and worked in logging and with heavy equipment for most of his adult life. He also had raised raccoons. After retire- ment, he moved to Salem, where he lived until his death. Celebration of Coon’s life is Thursday at 1 p.m. at How- ell, Edwards, Doerksen Fu- neral Home in Salem. A re- ception will follow in the re- ception room. To send an online condo- lence: www.hed-fh.com. Billie Patricia Cook Jan. 25, 1948 – Feb. 6, 2015 Billie Patricia Cook, 67, longtime Dallas resident, died Fri- day. She was born in Salem. Billie had spent m a n y y e a r s working as a waitress at various places around town. She loved get- ting to know her customers. Survivors include her hus- band, Stephen Cook; sons, Dennis, Troy and Steve Dankenbring; daughter, Jes- sica Cook; sisters, Marlene Singer, Donna Singer, Jeri Fields and Marilyn Danken- bring; brother, Robert Dean; and five grandchildren. Private family memorial will be held. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online condolence: www.dallastrib- ute.com. Nellie Newland Bitzer Dec. 31, 1914 – Feb. 4, 2015 Nellie Newland Bitzer, 100, formerly of Dallas and Falls City, died Feb. 4 in Gladstone. She was born in Neosha County, Kan., to Charles and Carolyn Chard. Nellie married George W. Newland on April 18, 1931, in Girard, Kan. They came west in 1937 in a 1929 Ford Model-A p a n e l . They set- tled on Canyon Road (Oakdale Road) outside of Dallas. They moved to Falls City in 1940 and returned to Dallas in 1968. George died in September 1983. Nellie was always helping others. She turned her home into an adult foster care home, where she and George cared for others. She also raised foster children. Nellie hosted many parties at her home, where her children and their friends and parents would come over and have a taffy pull, and play Monopoly or Hangman. Nellie was a member of the Falls City Seventh-day Adven- tist Church. She and her fam- ily helped clean and care for the church for many years. Nellie later married Her- bert Bitzer on Dec. 2, 1989, in Chico, Calif. They lived in Ceres, Calif., for some time. Herbert died on Jan. 25, 2002. Nellie had resided in Gladstone until her death. Survivors include her chil- dren, Gene Newland and John Newland, both of Dallas, Stan Newland of Newberg, Russell Newland of Luray, Va., Dorothy Skeers of Pleasant Hill and Louise Clark of Gra- ham, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great- grandchildren. Private family burial will be at Restlawn Memory Gar- dens in Salem. Contributions are suggest- ed to the American Cancer Society or Maranatha Volun- teers International in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Dal- las, which handled arrange- ments. To sends an online condo- lence: www.dallastribute.com. More OBITUARIES, Page 15A “Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes and On-Site Crematory”