Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 18, 2015 5A
Polk County News
OBITUARIES
Ronald Lee
Blessing
Nov. 22, 1942 – March 13, 2015
Ronald Lee Blessing, 72,
of Dallas died Friday in
Salem.
He was born in Joliet, Ill.,
to Lewis James Blessing and
Matilda Franke-Blessing.
Ron grew up in Joliet and
graduated from Joliet High.
He continued his education
at the Caterpillar Tractor En-
gineer Program and Cedar
Rapids Community College.
Ron married his wife of 50
years, Gerrie K. Gorman, on
Ju n e 2 8 ,
1964, at
t
h
e
Methodist
Church in
Kellerton,
Iowa.
R o n
worked for
Caterpillar
Tractor in Joliet as a welding
and design engineer. He was
an engineering supervisor at
Harnischfeger Cranes and
Koehring Manufacturing.
The family settled in Dallas
in 1973, where Ron was a su-
pervisor at Towmotor in
Dallas and instructed weld-
ing at Chemeketa Commu-
nity College. In 1980, he in-
vented the beveled edge ma-
chine and counter top de-
sign. He owned and operat-
ed Beveled Edge Machine
Inc. from 1980 until he re-
tired in 2002. He went on to
invent and secure many
patents and designs
throughout the growth of his
business. Throughout the
years, Ron was an investor
and developer of various
commercial real estate proj-
ects in Polk County.
Ron enjoyed traveling,
hunting, fishing, playing black-
jack, and time with his family.
He was preceded in death
by his brothers, Lewis J.
Blessing Jr. and Harold Cle-
venger, and sister, Carol
(Richard) Clift.
Survivors include his wife,
Gerrie; daughters, Mickey Jo
(Scott) Reynolds, Terrie Jo
(Michael) McDonald, Toni Jo
(Paul) Blessing-Heronemus;
brother, Gary (Toni) Bless-
ing; sister, Janice Russell;
three grandchildren; and ex-
tended family.
Celebration of Ron’s life is
Friday at 11 a.m. at the
Evangelical Bible Church in
Dallas. Private family grave-
side service will be at Salt
Creek Cemetery. Visitation is
today ( Wednesday) and
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. in Dallas Mortuary
Tribute Center.
Contributions are sug-
gested to the Falls City Fire
Department in care of Dal-
las Mortuary Tribute Center,
which handled arrange-
ments.
To send an online condo-
lence: www.dallastribute
.com.
Katherine Jackson
Sept. 19, 1925 – March 8, 2015
Services for Katherine
Jackson, 89, will be Thursday
at 2 p.m. at the Falls City Sev-
enth-day Adventist Church.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
Center handled arrangements.
Sherrie R. Reeves
Dec. 2, 1949 – March 12, 2015
Sherrie R. Reeves, 65, of
Dallas died Thursday in
Salem due to complications
from chemotherapy.
She was born in Corvallis
to Doris and Darrel White.
She grew up in Corvallis
and married Jerry Reeves on
March 30, 1968. They had
two children and lived in
Dallas until moving to Mon-
terrey, Mexico, in 1987. She
then moved to Ohio for a
short time and then to
Houston. She returned to
Dallas in 1996 following her
divorce.
Sherrie worked as a legal
secretary for the law office of
Shetterly, Irick and Ozias for
more than 30 years. While
there she “trained” many
new lawyers and law clerks
on how the legal system
works in real life.
She was extremely close
to her sister and best friend,
Sharon Messal. They took a
cruise together, and made
many other great memories
together.
Sherrie enjoyed dining
out, reading, keeping a
beautiful, colorful yard, and
cooking. Every humming-
bird in Dallas knew they
could count on a good feed-
ing at her feeder, no matter
the time of year. She enjoyed
hosting both Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinners for
the entire family.
She was preceded in death
by sister, Sharon Messal.
Survivors include her
sons, Terry (Alison) Reeves
and Larry Reeves; stepfather,
Russ DeMarce; and two
grandchildren.
Memorial will be had at a
later date.
Contributions are suggested
to the charity of your choice.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
Center handled arrange-
ments. To send an online
condolence: www.dallastrib-
ute.com.
Betty Harne-Pugh
Aug. 30, 1935 – March 13, 2015
Betty Harne-Pugh, 79, of
Dallas died Friday.
She was born in Nimrod,
Minn., to Paul and Hilda
Westra.
Betty married her high
school sweetheart, Roger
Harne (deceased) in June of
1953 in
Wolf Point,
Mont. To-
gether they
r a i s e d
three chil-
dren in
Mon tan a.
B e t t y
worked for the Montana City
School District in Montana
City and Whites Electric in
Great Falls, Mont.
Shortly after Roger's
death, Betty moved from
Great Falls to Dallas to be
closer to family.
Betty was a longtime
member of the Church of
Christ. She loved spending
time with her family, partici-
pating in Bible study, cook-
ing and crafts.
She married Everett Pugh
in Sparks, Nev., on Aug. 10,
1999, and they continued to
reside in Dallas. They en-
joyed traveling until her
health declined.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Everett Pugh; sisters,
Sharon (Bob) Rust, Pat (Nor-
man) Buck; daughters, Debra
(Tom) Filson of Dallas, Paula
(Art) Fleming of Sparks; son,
Rick Harne of Redmond,
Wash.; stepdaughter, Debby
(Jack) Federico; seven grand-
children; and nine great-
grandchildren.
Memorial service was
Tuesday at Dallas Mortuary
Tribute Center.
Contributions are sug-
gested to Willamette Valley
Humane Society or the
American Cancer Society.
To send an online condo-
lence: www.dallastribute.com.
Peggy Sue Stoner
Freeman
May 19, 1933 – March 7, 2015
Peggy Sue Stoner Free-
man, 81, of Monmouth died
March 7 of heart failure.
She was born to Clarence
and Opal Polk Stoner in
Keene, Texas.
Peggy met Bruce Keeler
Freeman while living in
Alameda, Calif., and they were
married on Aug. 27, 1952. She
attended Golden State Col-
lege. Peggy worked for many
years as a clerk for the Civil
Division of the Stanislaus
County Sheriff’s Department
in Modesto, Calif.
Peggy enjoyed being a
member of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary along with Bruce,
and she held a number of
staff positions. She was a
member of the Beta Sigma
Phi sorority and Adah Chap-
ter Order of the Eastern Star.
She enjoyed house boating
with Bruce, attending her
children’s school plays and
midget ice hockey games,
board games, crafts, reading,
and jigsaw puzzles. She al-
ways had animals and loved
her dogs like family.
She is preceded in death
by her husband, Bruce.
Survivors include her
daughter, Liz Freeman
Floyd; son, Scott Freeman;
three grandchildren; and
one great-grandson.
Contributions are suggest-
ed to the Shriners Hospital.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
Center handled arrange-
ments. To send an online
condolence: www.dallastrib-
ute.com.
Nigel Walter Page
Jan. 12, 1927 – March 15, 2015
Service for Nigel Walter
Page, 88, is Saturday at 11
a.m. at Dallas Mortuary
Tribute Center. Private inter-
ment will be at Yamhill
County Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
Center handled arrangements.
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P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY
DALLAS
Calvary Chapel Dallas www.calvarydalla-
sor.com Currently meeting for worship and
verse by verse Bible teaching at 628 SE Jef-
ferson St. Worship service begins at 10 a.m.
on Sunday. Sunday school is available from
youth ministry and below to nursery. Wednes-
day evening cafe-style Old Testament study
starting at 6:30 pm. Come join us for a relaxed
study around a cup of coffee or drink. Mens
prayer is Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Womens Bible
studies are scheduled also, call for times. The
Pastor/Teacher is Larry King. Come join us
and be a part of God's family here in Dallas.
For more information call 503-831-1074.
Church of Christ - North Kings Valley Hwy.
Sunday Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:30
p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
We are a Bible Based Church. Visitors wel-
come. For information call 503-420-4010. If
no answer, please leave a message and we’ll
return your call as soon as possible.
Dallas Alliance Church - 775 E. Ellendale,
Dallas, 503-623-2265, Email office@dallasal-
liance.org, Lead Pastor Jim Jamieson;
Youth/Children’s Pastor Lance Baker, and
Worship/Men’s Ministry Pastor Travis Reed;
Every Sunday: classes for all ages at 9:15
a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nurs-
ery provided for a.m. services); Tuesdays:
Youth Night 7:00 p.m. in Ediger Hall;
Wednesdays: Adult Prayer Meeting 1:00
p.m., Choir practice 6:45 p.m. Call for info on
current
Bible
Studies.
Web:
dallasalliance.org.
Dallas Church - PO Box 462, Dallas, OR
97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings:
Sundays 10am. Meeting at 450 SE Washing-
ton St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is re-
laxed, families & children welcome, come as
you are, current music & relevant teaching
about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dal-
laschurch.org
Dallas Foursquare Church—Located at 976
SW Hayter St. on the corner of Washington
and Hayter. Worship Service: Sundays at
10am. Youth Group: Sundays 6pm to 8pm.
Pastor: Darrin Hausler. We are a multi-gen-
erational church with a heart for our commu-
nity. Our mission is to Love God and Love
People to Extend His Kingdom. For more info
call us at 503-623-8277 or visit us online at
dallasfour.com.
Evangelical Bible Church - 1175 S.E.
Howe, Dallas 503-623-2331. Senior Pastor
Jerry Franz, Visitation Pastor Allan Wiebe,
Youth Pastor Nathan Ensz. Sunday: Worship
*8:00 a.m.; *10:45 a.m.; *6:00 p.m.; Sunday
School 9:30 a.m.; High School Youth Group
7:15 p.m.; Thursday: Jr. High Youth Group -
7:00 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Tuesday: MOPS *9:00
a.m.; Wednesday: AWANA - 6:30 p.m.;
Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.;
Thursday: Bible Studies *9:15 a.m. (women);
*7:00 p.m. (men & women) *Nursery care
provided.
Faith Evangelical Free Church - 2290 E. El-
lendale Ave., Dallas, 503-623-8034; Senior
Pastor Al Perkins, Associate Pastor Ed Sutter,
Worship Pastor Ted Kitzmiller, Youth Pastor
Aaron Swank, Children’s Director Debbie
Davies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday
Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday High School
Youth Group 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Jr. High
Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Please call or visit our
website for information about other meetings.
www.faithfreechurch.org
First Baptist Church - 245 S.W. Church St.,
Dallas, 503-623-5189; Church Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Fri. 9 am - 4 pm and Wed 5 pm -
7 pm; Pastor Rick Bratton; Sunday School
9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday
Bible Study 6-7 p.m; Everyone Welcome!
First Christian Church - Joyfully Worship-
ping & Serving 1079 S.E. Jefferson Street,
Dallas, 503-623-2569. Pastor Darren Ander-
son. “Live Wire Worship” with Praise Team -
8:30 a.m., Adult, Youth & Children Sunday
School - 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship - 10:30
a.m. (Nursery provided), Men’s Bible Study -
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Christian Women’s Fel-
lowship - 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm (Sept
through June). Please call church office for
information about other meetings.
First Presbyterian Church - 879 S.W. Lev-
ens Street, Dallas, 503-623-3397. Pastor
Sandy Larson invites you to come and share
with us. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Adult Sunday
School 9:00 am; Men’s Breakfast & Bible
Study Tues. 7:00 a.m.; Handicapped acces-
sible. Bloodbank 4th Monday of even num-
bered months. Indoor Play Park.
Grace Community Church - 598 E. Ellen-
dale Ave. PO Box 69, Dallas, 503-623-4961.
Senior Pastor-Dave Bertolini, Pastor of Wor-
ship & Discipleship-Ryan Bucher, Pastor of
Youth & Young Adults-Ben Potloff. Sunday
Worship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids,
Youth, & Adult Sunday School running con-
currently. 2nd Worship Service-10:45 a.m.
with Kids Worship running concurrently.
Nursery provided during both services. Office
open Tuesday-Friday for office hours visit our
website at www.graceindallas.org. All are
welcome!
Living Hope City Church - 1156 SE Hol-
man, Dallas. Family Worship 10:30 am.
www.livinghopecitychurch.org
Equipping
Center & Offices 186 SE Mill St., Dallas. For
more information call 503-623-6890.
Living Word Faith Fellowship - 830 SE
Shelton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor
Joan Siewert. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Worship 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Thursday 6:00 p.m. Children's Sunday serv-
ice 10:00 a.m., nursery provided. Men’s fel-
lowship second Saturday of month breakfast
at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas.
Pastor Lavern Siewert in charge of men's fel-
lowship. Call for additional information. Web-
site: www.proclaimhim.org
Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt
Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Senior
Pastor David Curtis. Pastor of Student Min-
istries, Russ Richmond. Sunday School 9:30
a.m. Sunday morning Worship 10:50 a.m.
Nursery provided for worship services.
Classes for all ages. Wednesday King’s Kids
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Middle School & Sen-
ior High Youth 6:30 p.m. Please call for infor-
mation about other meetings.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 589 SW
Birch, P.O. Box 450, Dallas 97338-0450. 503-
623-5872. Services on Saturday: 9:30 A.M.
Sabbath School Bible Study for all age
groups. 10:50 A.M. Worship Service. Office
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 to
Noon. Pastor: Lary Brown
St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 1486 SW
Levens St., Dallas (at the corner of Levens &
Cherry) 503-623-8522. Email: stthomasdalla-
sor@gmail.com 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy
Eucharist. Sunday School and Nursery Care
available during worship. Sundays 1:30-3:00
all ages FREE singing lessons. St. Thomas
Episcopal Church 1486 SW Levens Dallas.
Call Rebecca 503-559-5205 with questions.
The Episcopal Church and St Thomas Wel-
comes you —please join us.
Trinity Lutheran Church - 320 SE Fir Villa
Rd, Dallas, 503-623-2233. Pastor - David
Pederson. Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.; Kids Church
during 10:00 a.m. Worship. Youth Group
HS/MS 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Free Medical
Clinic 1st & 4th Saturday of each month.
www.dallastlc.org. Catch us on Facebook.
United Methodist Church – A church with
Open Hearts, Open Minds & Open Doors.
565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas, 503-623-
2481. Pastor-Rev. Quinton Kimbrow. Worship
Service 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Child-care available. Handicap access. All
are welcome! Email: dallasumc@qwestof-
fice.net Website: www.sites.umcdallas.com
Valley Life Center (Assemblies of God) -
1795 S.E. Miller Ave., Dallas, 503-623-4116.
Pastor Chris Barker, Children’s Director,
Crystal Barker, Sunday Morning Service
10:30 a.m., Wednesday Family Night 6:30
p.m. Please call for more information or visit
our website at www.valleylifecenter.com
FALLS CITY
Falls City Christian Church 233 S. Main
Street, Falls City, Oregon 97344, 503-787-
3104 Sunday Service: 10 am; Website:
www.fallscitycc.com
Falls City United Methodist Church - 242
N. Main Street, Falls City, 503-851-3213.
Pastor Rebecca Strader. Morning worship
Sunday 9:20 am. All denominations are wel-
come. www.fallscityumc.org
Mountain Gospel Fellowship - 303 N. Main,
Falls City, 503-787-8037. Sunday School
10:00 a.m., Worship Service 11:00 a.m.,
Wed. Dinner 6:15 p.m. Everyone welcome
just as you are. Join Us!
Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 205 N.
Main, Falls City 97344, 503-787-3907. Pastor
Lary Brown. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30 am-
10:40 am; Worship Service 11 am. Commu-
nity Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of
each month, noon-3pm.
INDEPENDENCE
Buena Vista Community Church - 11355
Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Sun-
day School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m.
First Baptist Church - A warm, friendly church
that cares about you! Located at 1505 Mon-
mouth St., Independence (across from Central
High School); 503-838-1001. Senior Pastor
Michael Parks. Sundays: Worship Service 11
am Wednesdays: AWANA 7 pm (during the
school year). Thursdays: Youth Group
6:15pm. Join us for small groups and life groups
throughout the week. First Baptist Church has
ministries for children, youth, adults, families
and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out
at www.independencefirstbaptist.com
Life Center Foursquare Church - 437 D
Street, Independence, OR Phone: 503-838-
6507. Pastor Larry Gratreak. Worship Service
and Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Men’s
studies /Women’s studies /Home Fellowships
available throughout the week. Call for more
information. You are welcome! Find us on
Facebook.
St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., In-
dependence. 503-838-5801. Father Henry
Guillen Vega Masses Sat., vigil 5 p.m.; Sunday
9:30 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Span-
ish); Weekdays Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs.
9am, Saturday 7 p.m. (Spanish). Evergreen
Nursing Home; Holy Days 9 a.m. (Eng) & 7
p.m. (Eng/Span). Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Sat 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Reli-
gious Education: RCIA Mon 7:00-8:30 p.m.;
Mid-High & High School Grades Mon 7:00-
8:30p.m.; Grades 1-4 Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WOU Campus Ministry: Mass Sun. 5:00 p.m.
at 315 N. Knox St., Monmouth followed by a
social hour.
MONMOUTH
Christ The King Christian Church - Meets
at 959 Church St. W., Monmouth 7:00 pm
Saturday Night. Christ The King Christian
Church is a conservative, contemporary,
charismatic Biblical Church. At Christ the
King we learn: the truths of the Bible, how to
live Biblical truths, how to please God, and
how to be a blessing to all people. Come
and join us as we learn and grow together.
Everyone is welcome. Wally Wildman, sen-
ior pastor. For more information call 503-
623-2262. www.ctkmonmouth.com
Christ’s Church Methodist and Presbyte-
rian United - Come care and share with us.
412 Clay Street West, Monmouth, 503-838-
1724. Pastor Rebecca Strader. Worship
Service 11 a.m. Call for information on small
groups.
Church of Christ - 127 N. Heffley St., Mon-
mouth, 503-838-2360. Minister - Dan
Brewer, Youth Minister - Jon Siegrist. Sun-
day School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service
10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.,
Wednesday Service 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church - 200 Monmouth-
Independence Hwy., Monmouth (the church
with the lighted cross on the “S” curve).
School Year Schedule: Sunday School &
Adult Bible Class 9:00 am; Divine Service
of Holy Communion 10:30 am. Pastor Dal-
las C.R. Dubke. www.FaithLutheranMon-
mouth.org; 503-838-3459. Everyone is
welcome!
Heart to Heart Church - 191 N. Monmouth
Ave., Monmouth (across street from WOU).
Pastor Jim Miller. email: Jim@h2hchurch.com.
Sunday School for children and adults 10:00
a.m; Worship Service 11:00 a.m.; Prayer &
Praise 6:00 p.m.; Seekers Night - Monday
6:00 p.m.; Children & Adult Bible Study -
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.; Seven Cities Wor-
ship Service Friday 8 p.m.; Everybody wel-
come. Information: church 503-838-0537.
www.h2hchurch.com
Monmouth Christian Church - 959 Church
Street W, Monmouth, OR 97361; Office:
(503) 838-1145; Fax: (503) 838-1162; Email:
mcc@mymcc.cc; Website: mymcc.cc; Lead
Pastor: Sean Bitzer; Pastors: Ulysses Vela,
Mary Weinbender, & Seth Halligan; Sunday
Worship Service: 10 am, English & Spanish;
children’s programming for birth to 6th
grades also available. Momentum (7th & 8th
Grades) meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm MCC;
Join us this Sunday in person or live online
at www.mymcc.tv.
New LIFE Ministries – we’re growing in
Polk County! CHILDREN'S CHURCH NOW
AVAILABLE! We are a God-loving, Bible-be-
lieving, non-denominational church body.
This church is a little different, in that it’s not
just a church service, but is all about being
a “service church”. We strive to seek out
and serve the needs of the community. It is
our hope that God will use us to make a dif-
ference. Come join us! We meet at Ash
Creek School, 1360 N 16th Street, Mon-
mouth every Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00
am. Our minister is Marion Seick. Feel free
to call us at (503) 871-5207. Please come
visit and worship with us this Sunday!"
Praise Assembly 189 Monmouth Ave, Mon-
mouth, 503-837-0300. www.praiseonline.net.
Sunday Services & Children’s Services 9:30
am & 11 am. Combined Service starting June
16. Tuesday evening Celebrate Recovery
meeting at 6:30 pm.
St. Hilda's Episcopal Church 245 Main St.
W., Monmouth, 503-838-6087, sthildas
church.org Sunday Eucharist - 10:00 am fol-
lowed by Fellowship. Children's Sunday
School & Adult Bible Study 9:00 am.
Wednesday Worship at 8:00 am and 7:00
pm. Nursery care provided. Call for periodic
small groups and celebrations. All are wel-
come!