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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • November 18, 2015 OBITUARIES Terri Waller Aug. 10, 1968 – Nov. 2, 2015 Terri Waller, 47, of Dallas died Nov. 2 in Salem follow- ing a four-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Newport and was adopted by Monte and Jean Hammond of Dallas. S h e grew up and at- tended schools in Dallas and graduated from Dallas High School in 1986. Te r r i m a r r i e d C h r i s Friedow on Oct. 3, 1987, and they had two sons, Nick and Corey. They later divorced and remained good friends. She worked for the Dairy Queen in Dallas from 1986 until 1997. In 1997, Terri went to work at Salem Cost- co in the bakery. She had a very strong work ethic and enjoyed working there. Terri always greeted everyone with a smile. She retired from Costco in 2014 due to health reasons. Terri married Ken Waller on March 31, 2001, in Dallas and they had a son, Seth. Terri was an active Polk County 4-H leader for nearly 20 years. She was also active with Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, supporting Ken and the Dallas Fire Depart- ment Extrication Team, who competed around the Unit- ed States. She loved her Dal- las Fire Department family. Terri loved to travel and enjoyed camping and fish- ing with her family. She es- pecially loved kayaking at Clear Lake. Terri enjoyed spending time with her fam- ily and friends and loved an- imals. Survivors include her hus- band, Ken; sons, Nick (Alli- son) Friedow, Corey (Jessica) Friedow, and Seth Waller; and one grandson. Celebration of Terri’s life is Saturday at 2 p.m. at Trini- ty Lutheran Church in Dal- las. The family has asked everyone to come wearing pink to honor Terri. Contributions are sug- gested to Polk County Relay for Life, Willamette Humane Society or Polk County 4-H in care of Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas, which han- dled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Rita Pauline (Coulon) Turner Feb. 5, 1923 – Oct. 27, 2015 Rita Pauline (Coulon) Turner, 92, of Dallas died Oct. 27 at the home of her daughter, Melissa Turner in West Salem. She was born to Charles and Clara (Desrochers) Coulon in Manches- ter, N.H. R i t a married Jack D. Turner on Ap r i l 1 4 , 1945. In 1963, the family began crisscrossing the U.S., mov- ing from Hawaii to New York TOBIAS ALAN SCHULSON April 14, 1979 - Nov. 13, 2015 Tobias Alan Schulson, 36, of Dallas died Nov. 13 in Dallas. He was born to Ronald and Rose Schulson in Dallas. Survivors include his father, Ronald Schulson; mother, Rose Schulson; sis- ters, Robbin Berringer and Jenny Hildebrand; brother-in-law, Dustin Hildebrand; adopted brother, Daniel Androes; adopted parents, Chery and Dan Androes; three nieces, Cheyanne, Hailey and Jasmine; and one nephew, Tallin; survivors also include many family and friends who loved him. Service followed by a Celebration of Life is Novem- ber 22 at 2 p.m. at Rickreall Event Hall, 105 Nesmith Rd., Rickreall. CAP WILLIAM NEWBERRY and to New Jersey, finally settling in Dallas after they both retired from their in- surance agency. Her work experience varied from li- censed hairdresser, riveter in an airplane factory during World War II, supervisor in a frozen food plant, book- keeper, greenhouse owner and vendor, and co-owner of an insurance agency. She volunteered with the Pinelands Garden Club, St. Mary Altar Society and the Deborah Hospital in south- ern New Jersey. Rita quickly became in- volved in the Dallas com- munity as a volunteer with the American Red Cross; ac- tive member of the Dallas chapter of the Greater Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs; St. Anne’s Altar Society at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas; and other communi- ty activities. She was the chief Christ- mas wreath and bow maker for the annual holiday bazaars and made hundreds of fleece blankets that she shared with family, friends, and those in need. Even with limited sight, she found a way to cut and tie these blankets. This was her pas- sion and a true labor of love and generosity. She enjoyed music of all genres; sewing, knitting, crafting and creating kept her busy; as well as garden- ing, mowing with her trac- tor, and taking care of her beloved cats. She had an open heart, open mind and open arms to friends and strangers alike. Rita was proud of her French ancestry and never forgot the language of her youth. She was feisty, stub- born and self-reliant. She was generous with her time, talents and financial re- sources. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack in 1995; and siblings, Fred, Maurice, Charles, Helene Amlaw and Alice Coulon. Survivors include her son, Philip (Karen) of Eastsound, Wash.; daughters, Linda (John M.) Dunn of Kalama- zoo, Mich., and Melissa, of West Salem; four grandchil- dren; four great-grandchil- dren; and a large extended family. Funeral Mass is Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Philip March 23, 1924 - Nov. 4, 2015 Cap William Newberry passed away on November 4, 2015 in Dallas, OR. Cap died in his home with his family at his side. Cap was born in Sarye, OK., to Clifton Kenyon and Eunice Cordellia Newberry. At age 22, Cap met, fell in love with and married Geane Stout, on May 27th, 1946, in Parker, AZ. He was raised in Texas during his younger years, and attended Roaring Springs High School, Roaring Springs, TX. He was active in basketball and football, receiving several scholarships in both sports. He had a display case where he kept school sports trophies from his high school years and military memorabilia, along with autographed footballs and memo- rabilia he had received from Dallas High School, where he served as an encourager to the athletic dept. For many years, he helped to counsel, encourage and support the ath- letes. For a lot of those years he faithfully attended the ball games, and was called “The little old man, our #1 Fan.” Cap also coached the 1st basketball team for the church he attended in Modesto, CA, leading them to be the champs in the YMCA League. After high school, Cap graduated from barber school, before joining the Navy. His Naval training was in San Diego, CA. He then was transported to New Caldonia, serving in active duty aboard the USS Washington (BB56). He was oil king and Petty Officer Water Tender Second Class during the bombardment of Okinawa. He served in WWII from 1942-1946. He was always proud of being able to fight and protect our country and respect the American Flag. After 1946, he joined the Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He served on the front line at the closing of the Chosan Reservoir Battle. Cap was able to attend a reunion in Portland, OR, with Navy soldiers who had also been aboard the USS Washington in WWII. Cap worked for the bakery industry over 25 yrs. He graduated from Pacific Coast Bible College, and was a min- ister for 20 years. He always had a love for traveling. He traveled to almost every state in our nation, and stated he had pretty much been around the world. He told many stories about his time in the military and had a very sharp memory with dates and events. He loved people. He never met a stranger. He was friendly to everyone he came in contact with. He and his wife moved to Dallas, OR, in 1991, after he retired. It has been a very good fit for them. They both have attended Valley Life Center church since 1991. Cap was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother who was brave, and who taught his family about honesty, work, faithfulness, and belief and trust in God. One memorable thing of his that will be missed by all was his unfailing smile. Loving his country and his family was very important to him. There are not enough words to ex- press how deeply he was loved, nor enough words to ex- press how deeply he will be missed. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Geane Newberry, 3 daughters, Volinda Cordelia Murray, husband Brian W. Murray, of Modesto, CA, Rhonda Murphy of Dallas, OR, Caprena Carbullido, husband Benjie Carbullido, of Salem, OR, a sister Mary Lou Preston of Dallas, OR, 6 grandchil- dren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. Cap’s Memorial will he held Saturday, November 21st at 11:00 am, at Valley Life Center, 1795 SE Miller Ave, Dallas, OR. Family and friends are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the memorial. Catholic Church with a luncheon to follow. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Georgia D. Holt Dec. 11, 1915 – Oct. 31, 2015 Georgia D. Holt, 99, of Monmouth, formerly of In- dependence, died Oct. 31 in Monmouth. She was born to Jess and Nancy Housley in Lebanon. The family relocated to In- depend- ence where she lived until age 96, when she moved to Mon- mouth. S h e loved to entertain, and noth- ing made her happier than having family and friends over for one of her great meals, the more the merrier. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Francis Holt in 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Sonie Seguin; one granddaughter; two great- grandsons; and extended family. Her life will be celebrated privately. Contributions are sug- gested to Hospice Care of the Northwest, 2290 Com- mercial St. SE, No. 108, Salem, OR 97302. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.Farn- stromMortuary.com. Benny Lusk July 1, 1954 – Nov. 7, 2015 Benny Lusk, 61, of Philo- math died Nov. 7 in Corval- lis. He was born in Miller, S.D., to Leslie (Bud) Lusk and Vivian June Riha. He grew up there until the fam- ily moved to Oregon in 1971. Ben graduated from Central High School in Independ- ence in 1972 and made many lifelong friends while at Central. He also attended Chemeketa Community College. He moved to Philomath in 1985. Ben worked for Evans Products/Evanite Fiber Cor- poration for a number of years. While there, he met Jacque Lynn Severson. They were married on April 17, 1992, on top of Bald Hill in Corvallis. Shortly after leaving Evan- ite, he went to work for Elkhorn Timber, where he worked until his death. He enjoyed hunting, fish- ing, bowling, splitting wood, horseback riding and spend- ing time with family. He was a longtime member of the Ph i l o m a t h Co m m u n i t y Church, the Elks Lodge in Independence, and Oregon Equestrian Trails. Ben and Jacque helped clear trail on the Pacific Crest Trail many times. He always enjoyed a good laugh with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Ja c q u e ; s o n , Ke n n e t h ; d a u g h t e r, A p r i l Schultz; brothers, Bill of St. Paul, and Robert of Stayton; sister, Glo- ria Wheeler of Racine, Mo.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and ex- tended family. Contributions are sug- gested to the Elks Eye Chari- ty at Independence Elk Lodge No. 1950 BPOE, Inde- pendence, OR 97351. Dona- tions of used eye glasses are also accepted. Service was Saturday at Ph i l o m a t h Co m m u n i t y Church. McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.mchen- ryfuneralhome.com. John M. Neeley Dec. 30, 1952 – Nov. 11, 2015 John M. Neeley, 62, of Dallas, died Nov. 11 in Dal- las. He was born in Roseburg to Milton McCall and Patri- cia Neeley (Hall). John had every child’s dream of working with the Ringling Brother’s Circus and caring for the tigers with Gunther Gebel-Williams. 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He was an ele- p h a n t trainer at Wild Life Safari for three years working w i t h “Sn e e z e,” an African elephant. For 15 years, he worked for North- west Express Trucking Com- pany as a driver and con- sultant. He retired six years ago due to his health. John loved fishing and camping along the Rogue River, Hebo Lake and the Sheridan Ponds. John loved his family and his pets, espe- cially his black lab, Bobby. Survivors include his wife, Tina of Dallas; son, Jeremy of Medford; daughters, Sarah Wyckoff of Independ- ence; sister, Becky Neeley of Roseburg; nine grandchil- dren; and three great-grand- children. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Kay Ballinger- Murphy Oct. 12, 1950 – Nov. 9, 2015 Kay Ballinger-Murphy, 65, of Independence, died Nov. 9 in Independence following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to Kenneth and Alice Ballinger in Wom- ego, Kan. She moved to Independ- ence in 1980. Kay was one of the few ladies to teach mar- tial arts from her own dojo, where she taught until she became ill. Survivors include her hus- band, Ronald Murphy; son, Kyle Murphy; mother, Alice Ballinger; sisters, Linda Fogt and Tammy Ballinger-Jones; brothers, Bruce and Dana Ballinger; stepdaughter, An- drea Raschio; and four grandchildren. Celebration of life is Sun- day from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cen- tral Martial Arts, 265 S. Main St., in Independence. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Candida Doll Dec. 1, 1921 – Nov. 15, 2015 Candida Doll, 93, of Dal- las died Saturday in Dallas. Service is Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Concluding service will take place in Pittsford, N.Y. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. More OBITUARIES, Page 14A RECYCLE A little effort. A big difference.
