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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • January 27, 2016 OBITUARIES Calvin Richard McFarland March 30, 1944 – Jan. 19, 2016 Calvin Richard McFar- land, also known as “Rick” or “Cal,” 71, of Salem, died of cancer Jan. 19. He was born in McMin- nville to Arlie and Juanita McFar- land. Calvin graduated from Dal- las High School. H e worked as a logger until finding his ca- reer as a truck driver for River Bend Sand and Gravel of Salem for 35 years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Calvin was married to his first wife Marilyn for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn, and second wife, Karen; and sis- ter, Gerry Lynn. Survivors include his sons, Weldon, Mark, and Todd McFarland; siblings, Lonnie McFarland, Larry McFarland, Mary Lou Smart, Marjorie Kirkland, and Chuck McFarland; three grandchildren; five grand- children and great-grand- children; and extended fam- ily. Interment will be at Bel- crest Memorial Park in Salem. James ‘Jim’ Irving McFie June 30, 1927 – Jan. 1, 2016 James “Jim” Irving McFie, 88, of Salem died Jan. 1 in Salem. He was born in Florence, Colo., to Stanley, and Mae McFie. Jim married Laura Lou Baker and in 2015 they cele- brated 69 years of marriage. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marines and then attended Abilene Christian College. Later he ministered to C h u rc h e s o f C h r i s t i n Arkansas, California, Wash- ington, and Oregon. He received his teaching degree from Southern Ore- gon College while residing in Riddle. He moved to Monmouth and was a teacher at Robert Frost Elementary in Silver- ton. They raised their family and fostered 26 children in GERALD “GERRY” WAYNE BERNHEISEL Nov. 29, 1935 - Jan. 3, 2016 Gerald “Gerry” Wayne Bernheisel, 80, of Dallas, Oregon died January 3, 2016 in Dallas as a result of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Medford, Oregon to Elizabeth and Nye Bernheisel. Gerald graduated from Coquille High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Charlene Vee Fel- lows in 1957 and they had three children. Gerald worked in the produce department for Safeway at the age of 16 in Coquille and then in Coos Bay and then worked for United Grocers/Cash & Carry, working up to Manager of the store in Coos Bay. He retired from there after 30 years. Gerald served in the Naval Reserves for several years and enjoyed this very much. He also was a longtime member of the Elks and was an avid NRA member. Gerald loved his family very much and was a great role model. He was a very special man to his family and friends and will be missed very much. He loved going to second hand stores looking for treasures, fishing, hunting and to the beach, looking at the stars and taking pic- tures of the clouds and all types of airplanes. Survivors include his sister Janet Cagley, half-brother Milton Bern- heisel, his children Bruce Bernheisel, Kimberly O’Harrow and Lisa Weidman, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Burn’s Riverside Chapel in Florence, Oregon handled arrangements for his burial and a celebration of life will be held in early summer in Florence, Oregon. KATHRYN LOUISE MITCHELL Monmouth. He later moved to Vir- ginia, where an accident caused him to lose the use of one knee. He returned to Salem and lived in his home in North Salem until he was placed in a care home in May 2015. Survivors include his wife, Laura Lou; daughters, Jim- mie Lou Coons, Kathleen Sue Well, Melisa McFie de Lua, and LoAnne Martin; sons, Samuel Andrew McFie and Tomas McFie; 26 grand- children; and 14 great- grandchildren. Interment was at Rest- lawn Memory Gardens in Salem. Condolences may be shared by visiting Melisa McFie de Lua on Facebook. William ‘Bill’ Simpson Aug. 29, 1938 – Jan. 17, 2016 William “Bill” Simpson, 77, of Salem died Jan. 17. He was born in Rapids City, S.D., to Chester and Kathrin (Fischer) Simpson. He lived in South Dakota until age 10. He moved to Burien, Wa s h . , where he attended h i g h school and then en- tered the U.S. Navy. He served his country from 1956 to 1960. After the military, he married his wife, Sandra Lambert, in 1961. Bill worked for Albertsons until 1974, when he moved to Rickreall and began work- ing for the city of Albany. In 1976, Bill went to work at Caterpillar in Dallas, where he worked for more than 18 years until he retired in 1995. He then worked for Rip Construction for 10 years. Bill was an avid outdoors- man and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing pinochle and spending time with and watching his grandchildren play sports. Survivors include his chil- dren, Scott (Donna) Simp- son, and Brian Simpson; brother, Donald (Jan) Simp- son; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Howard G. Hanson July 23, 1937 – Jan. 19, 2016 Howard Gordon Hanson, 78, of Independence died Jan. 19 in Independence from a bat- tle with cancer. He was born in Junction City, Kan., at Fort Riley Mili- tary Base, to Gordon K. Han- son and Frances E. Craft Hanson. Howard retired on July 23, 1999, from Boise Cascade Corporation after working there for more than 39 years. He enjoyed dining at J’s Café in Monmouth, Wood- burn Drag Races, Oregon State and Polk County fairs, exploring areas of Oregon including the Central to North Coast, trains, and spending time at Rocky Mountain Nursery in Inde- pendence. Howard will be remem- bered for the friendship he shared, his impish smile, his stories and his presence at the nursery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Pauline Hanson, on April 12, 1993; and stepmother, Vivian Han- son, on May 26, 2014. Survivors include his brothers, Haakon Hanson of Washington, and Harold Hanson of Corvallis; and stepsister, Alice Hahn of Dal- las. No service will be held. Contributions are sug- gested to Oregon American Cancer S o c i e t y, http://www.cancer.org/, 1- 800-227-2345. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. Jan. 6, 1923 - Jan. 8, 2016 Kathryn Louise Mitchell, known to friends and family as Jackie, was born in Spencer, lndiana to Anna Elizabeth and Wayne W. Mitchell. She grew up on her grandparents' farm near Bloomington, surrounded by uncles, aunts and cousins. At 8 her job was to get up early and build the fire in the cook stove. Soon her Grandmother taught her how to cook and serve the boarders at the house. This began her life- time of cooking with love for family and friends. A local boy, the 'floor manager at the roller rink, caught her eye and when he joined the Navy she wrote letters to him regularly. In 1945, while home on leave Clyde L. Adams married Jackie at the courthouse. She would spend her life spoiling this man she had chosen. His short leave left her to stay with his sister who taught her about can- ning, which she did her entire life. When he returned they both worked at RCA until their son, Clyde Jr. was born. They left lndiana for California when her Doctor recom- mended it for her health. California brought them a wealth of new friends but they returned to lndiana when her grandfather's health was failing. While there, their daughter Donna Kay was born. After the loss of her grandfather they moved their family back to California. When Clyde found a good job they moved into a cabin in the country in Dulzura where they met lifetime friends and became enmeshed in their community. Jackie was the first one to take meals to the sick and help whoever needed it without thinking twice. The family then moved into the town of Chula Vista where she won the hearts of everyone who tasted her cooking. It was her home where all the teenagers hung out since there was always laughter, cookies and some- times dinner too. She would regularly pack up the family to go camping in the Borrego Desert near Ocotillo Wells where the whole family rode sand-buggies and motorcy- cles. Her campsite was known to be the place for a good meal and lots of fun. One Thanksgiving she prepared a turkey dinner for 28 people crammed into their 24' camp trailer. That day was well remembered by everyone there. With her kids at school Jackie took a job at a drapery store where she learned it all and became proficient in the business. Later she worked for a veterinary office who wanted the women to wear dresses. She got this policy changed after having to straddle a huge dog to subdue him for the doctor. In 1981 Clyde retired and they decided to leave their large home in California and buy a home with a couple of acres outside of Monmouth. It wasn't long before she knew half the town and was always asked to bring her Fa- mous Hand-cut Fried Chicken, Cowboy Baked Beans, pies or cookies to the parties. An invite to Jackie's for a "Country Dinner" was a treat never to be ignored. Her grandchildren were frequent guests in summer and she doted on each of the 6 with their every wish for meals and desserts. She would have liked to enjoy the opportu- nity to do the same with her 6 great-grandchildren. Jackie was a most generous, giving soul, full of good humor, an attentive mother, a hard worker, a devoted wife and a very loving person. She never met a stranger. Losing her husband (just short of their 70th anniversary) was a major loss for her. She continued to struggle with it until her own death. She will be missed terribly by a great number of people, but we will all have wonderful memories of her silliness and her laughter, and always aim- ing to please. There will be a gathering for friends to cel- ebrate her life and her husband's at the Monmouth Senior Center on January 30,2016, at 2:00 p.m. Joyful Sound Hearing VOLUNTEER CALENDAR These Polk County groups would welcome individuals who have time or expertise to volunteer. 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