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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 10, 2016 OBITUARIES Gregory Allen Ray June 24, 1955 – Jan. 5, 2016 Gregory Allen Ray, 60, of Salem, died Jan. 5 in Salem. He was born to Richard Lee Ray and Irene Rose (Hein) Ray in Dallas. Gregory worked in the RV business for almost 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the Salem Elks Lodge and had coached the Cherry City Derby girls. Survivors include his fa- ther, Richard Ray and step- mother, Clara; sister, Janice Words, of Aloha; brothers, Robert Ray, of Hawaii, Richard (Rick) Ray Jr., of Col- orado; son, Shawn Ray, of Singapore; daughters, Kris- teen Beck, of Salem, and Kendra Noel, of Hillsboro; four grandchildren; and ex- tended family. Celebration of life is Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 2771 Pence Loop SE, in Salem. Contributions are sug- gested to be payable to Kris- teen Beck, sent in care of Heidi Ballweber, 871 White- tail Deer NW, Salem, OR 97304. Ian Craig McDougall Aug. 11, 1936 – Jan. 31, 2016 Ian Craig McDougall, 79, died Jan. 31 in Salem. He was born in Glendale, Calif., and graduated from Glendale Community Col- lege. He earned a bachelor’s degree in public ad- ministra- tion and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of Southern California. After graduating, he ac- cepted a position with the planning department for the city of Los Angeles. He also served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. In 1968, he moved to Hawaii, where he retired as chief city planner for the city and county of Honolulu after 24 years of service, and relocated to Dallas to enjoy his retirement. Ian was a quiet, gentle man, an avid reader of local, national and international news. His passion was work- ing on his HO gauge model railroad. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; a son and daugh- ter; three grandsons; and two stepdaughters. Private family service is planned for a later date. James ‘Jim’ H. Weidman Aug. 6, 1935 – Feb. 2, 2016 James “Jim” H. Weidman, 80, of Dallas died Feb. 2 in Dallas. He was born in Withee, Wis., to Ralph and Eva Hoage Weidman. Jim graduated from With- ee High School in 1954 with an athletic scholar- ship to the University of Wiscon- sin. He decided to stay at home and help out on the farm. He worked in a box factory and drove long-haul truck for a time. He married Catherine “Kitty” Marie Rathsack in Withee on March 5, 1957. In 1962, the family moved to Florence, where Jim worked for the Georgia Pa- cific Lumber Company as a saw filer. While working in the mill, he had his own business on the side sharpening saws and small utensils “Weid- man Sharp Shop.” He retired in 2005 and he and Kitty moved to Dallas. He loved family gather- ings, where he enjoyed bar- becuing. He always had music playing in the shop and he loved to dance the polka. He had a green thumb and grew a wonderful garden. He was preceded in death by seven siblings. Survivors include his wife, Kitty, of Dallas; daughters, Jean (Don) Thomson, of Eagle River, Alaska, and Amy (Rick) Porter, of Little Rock, Ark.; sons, Tim (Lisa) Weid- man, of Dallas, and Lee (Sherri) Weidman, of North Bend; brother, Ralph Weid- man, of Triple Eye, Wis.; half- sister, Paulette Spindler, of Stratford, Wis.; nine grand- children; and 10 great- grandchildren. Private family service was Monday at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Sharron Rose Frampton Kremer Sept. 28, 1945 – Feb. 3, 2016 Sharron Rose Frampton Kremer, 70, of Dallas died Feb. 3 in Dallas. She was born in Tillam- ook to Marion and Leta Gillespie Frampton. Sharron grew up in Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, Nehalem, and New- berg. She worked as a data entry processor. She married David W. Kremer on Aug. 21, 1986, in Vancouver, Wash. Sharron enjoyed music, singing, reading and playing the piano. 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Survivors include her hus- band, David, of Dallas; brothers, Kenneth Frampton of, Rockaway Beach, David Frampton, of Kellogg, Idaho, Roger Frampton, of Vancou- ver, Wash., Bruce Frampton, of Tacoma, Wash., and Larry Frampton, of Roseburg; sis- ters, Janice Baumgardner, of Portland, and Lois Shultz and Carol Hinds, both of Dallas; and extended family. Memorial is Thursday at 1 p.m. at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Ada ‘Fay’ Baumgartner Feb. 6, 1925 – Feb. 5, 2016 Fay Baumgartner, 90, of Monmouth died Friday. She was born to Louise Rozelle Putnam and Franklin Perry Cunningham in Drain on the same farm that her great-grandparents, Rozelle Ap- plegate and Cha- rles Freder- ick Put- nam, had h o m e - steaded circa 1848. Fay grew up during the Great Depression in a rustic country home without elec- tricity or modern plumbing. True to her independent spirit, Fay moved to Port- land to start a life of her own. In Portland, she support- ed herself as a switchboard operator, sewed for Jantzen Co., and sold war bonds. She rented a room from a young widow named “Doll” Root. When Doll took Fay to her in-law’s cherry farm in Mosier to pick cherries one summer, Fay met her hus- band-to-be, Kenneth Root (Kenny). Fay and Kenny were both progressive for their time, loved people, and never missed a party. They were married on New Year’s Eve 1946 and had three children: Alan, Christi- na, and Karen. While raising their family, they lived in Terrebonne, Redmond, Esta- cada, and Tigard, and finally moved to Portland in 1974. Kenny died in 1983. Fay moved to the Inde- pendence-Monmouth area after the births of her four grandchildren. Once arriving, Fay made more life-long friends in the community. Always with an open heart and open mind, she welcomed people into her life from varied back- grounds and lifestyles. At her 40th high school reunion, she was reac- quainted with an old school- mate, Francis Baumgartner, and they married in 1987. Francis complimented Fay’s adventurous side; and enjoyed sailing on the ocean and a long road trip through Mexico. From this union, Fay was blessed with four step-grandchildren. Fay had many hobbies and interests. She loved hiking and knew all the names of the native flowers in the region. As an avid seamstress, she sewed garments for just about everyone in the family and extended family. Being crafty and creative, she once owned a little crafting shop in Portland called The Owl’s Nest. She gardened and worked at a flower nursery. Her favorite games in- cluded Pinochle and Scrab- ble. She was a master at Scrabble, and won the last game of her life just a day before her stroke. A testa- ment to her sharp wit until the very end. With a youthful spirit, Fay enjoyed life one moment at a time, embracing adventure at every turn of life, never expressing regrets, and lov- ing everyone who crossed her path. She held a deep faith in Jesus Christ and was always accepting, never judging. She is survived by all her three children, four grand- children, and three great- grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life is Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Monmouth Senior Center. Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.Farn- stromMortuary.com. ‘Sandi’ Sandra Jean Grewe May 16, 1939 – Feb. 3, 2016 “Sa n d i ” Sa n d ra Je a n Grewe, 76, of Dallas died Feb. 3. For the past 13 years, Dal- las has been her home. At her request, there will be no service held. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Rod Shepard Aug. 14, 1947 – Feb. 8, 2016 Arrangements are pend- ing for Rod Shepard, 68, of Dallas who died on Monday. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is handling arrange- ments, 503-623-2325 or www.dallastribute.com. María Madealena Ortega 2 de Junio 1936 a 2 Febrero 2016 Nuestra querida madre María Madealena Ortega será extrañada. Nació en Manzanillo Colima México. Dedico su vida a Jehová el 24 de Junio de 1990, se esforzó por darle lo mejor a Jehová durante 26 años, fue muy feliz cuando sirvió de tiem- po completo. Fue viuda de Félix Ortega, le sobreviven six hijos, Ar- mando Ortega, Griselda Lara, Francisco Ortega, Fidel Ortega, Laura Elena, y Juan Ortega, 17 nietos, y 19 bisni- etos, esperamos ver en el nuevo sistema a su primer hijo Félix Ortega. Hechos 24:15: “….tengo esperanza en cuanto a Dios, esperanza de que va haber resurrección….” Obituary Information Obituary information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication to be included in the newspaper. Obituaries are subject to ed- iting. Information can be brought or mailed to the Itemizer-Ob- server , 147 SE Court St., Dallas, OR 97338, or emailed to ionews@polkio.com. For more information: Nancy Adams, 503-623-2373. JACK WALTER STOOPS, Ph.D. Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. Dec. 4, 1941 - Jan. 19, 2016 With great sadness, his family announces that Jack W. Stoops passed away on January 19, 2016, after a short battle with lung cancer, complicated by congestive heart failure. His family will carry the memories of his love, kindness and zest for life with them always. Family and Friends will celebrate Jack’s life on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Ford Alumni Center at the Uni- versity of Oregon in Eugene. The family sug- gests contributions in his memory to Lions VisionGift or CASA of Polk County. Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families. www.ANewTradition.com EMILE THEODORE PLUDE June 17, 1926 - Nov. 30, 2015 ~ Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes ~ Emile was honored at “The Last Flight” ice cream social (Ice Cream Emile’s favorite) at the Pink House Café in Independence. Over 120 friends attended. The Café was adorned with pictures of the different stages of his life — all pictures with his amazing smile. He was born in Keene, NY to John and Laura Plude and grew up in Whitehall N.Y. After High School he joined the Air Force. Upon completing his military service he attended college and started a Heating and Air Conditioning business. After moving his family to Southern California he moved to San Marcos, CA and started his business again. He later worked for the City of Escondido and then hired at the City of Carlsbad where he worked for over 20 years as a Senior Building Inspector. His favorite hobby was flying. After retiring, he and his wife Betty moved to the Independence Residential Air Park in Oregon where he continued his passion for flying. Even after Dementia set in, he was a joy to be around. He greeted all the ladies with “Hi Sunshine.” And, loved to play his harmonica. Emile passed away peacefully looking out the window at the beautiful sunrise with Serenity Hospice, Sam, by him. Sam said he pictured Emile was visualizing flying off into the sunrise. Betty saw the same sunrise at home while walking the dog on the taxiway and then prepared to head back to Emile at the Brookstone Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 40 years (Valentines Day), Betty Chapman Plude, sister, Jackie Black of Vanceboro, NC, son, David Plude of Tucson, AZ, daughter, Rosann Lassman of Phoenix, AZ, stepsons Todd Newman of Escondido, CA. Mike Arthun, of Eagle, ID, stepdaughters Carol Newman of Oceanside, CA and Christy Arthun of Salem, OR , 11 grand- children and Ricky the dog he loved. The family would like to thank Brookstone for their wonderful care of Emile. Any donations in memory of Emile could be sent to Serenity Hospice, 285 Liberty St. N.E., Suite 320, Salem, OR 97301.
