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.
For two years he served
his country as a member of
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He married Tina C. Jones
in Roseburg on Oct. 15,
1976. Together, they have
lived in a number of areas,
including Roseburg, Med-
ford, the Oregon Coast, In-
depend-
ence, and
for the past
15 years in
Dallas.
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.
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