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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 6, 2016 5A OBITUARIES Continued from Page 10A Ellen Eugenia Allen Sept. 3, 1922 – March 30, 2016 Ellen Allen, 93, of Salem, died on March 30. She was born to Jessie and Eugene Hubbard in Dundee. While living in nearby Newberg, Ellen met and mar- ried Floyd H. Allen in October 1941. Their long and happy marriage took them to Port- land and Alamogordo, N.M., during Floyd’s service in the Army Air Corps, finally set- tling on the family farm near Rickreall. They were active mem- bers of Salem’s First Chris- tian Church for many years. After retirement, Ellen and Floyd moved to Salem- towne, where they celebrat- ed their 50th wedding an- niversary. They spent part of their winters in Indio, Calif. Ellen shared a love of family and family history. Staying in touch was very important to her, prompting her to learn how to use email in her 80s. In 2009, Ellen moved to Lancaster Village in Salem. Survivors include her chil- dren, Susan Walker (Colin), Terry Allen (Janet) and Jane Shanklin (Jim); four grand- children; and six great- grandchildren. Service is Friday at 11 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel. A reception will follow at Oak Knoll Golf Course. Contributions are sug- gested to a charity of your choice. Dennis Alan Duranceau April 2, 1947 – April 1, 2016 Dennis Alan Duranceau, 68, of Dallas, died Friday. He was born in Green Bay, Wis., to Jane and LaVere Du- ranceau. The family moved first to Palm Springs, Calif., before set- tling in Redlands, Calif., where he spent his school years. He graduated from Red- lands High School in 1965. At age 16, Dennis began a lifelong ca- reer in the grocery industry, starting as a box boy for a local market. Over the years, he managed a number of different supermarkets be- fore being promoted to buyer at a large grocery chain. In 1991, Dennis and his wife, Carol, and daughter, Celeste, moved to Oregon, settling in Dallas. Three years later, a job change took the family up to Ch- eney, Wash. They returned to Dallas four years later. In 1998, they purchased the Dallas IGA (later Dallas Se- lect Market) in downtown Dallas, which they owned and operated for eight years. He was active in many com- munity organizations and a longtime member of Rotary. He loved participating in the Summerfest Parade with the store personnel. Upon selling the store, Dennis took a position with Unified Grocers, where he continued his career. He served in various ca- pacities with the Boy Scouts of America, including as Scoutmaster and in district positions and on Scout com- mittees. Many weekends over his life were spent on Scout campouts, hikes, service projects and other activities. Active in The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, Dennis served in many leadership capacities over the years, including as bishop in Cheney. He loved the Green Bay Packers, fishing, golfing, restoring cars and going to garage sales. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Carol; son, Chris Duranceau, of Australia; daughters, Alecia Everett (David), of Flower Mound, Texas, and Celeste Van Wie (Matt), of Hillsboro; step- mother, Shirley Duranceau, of McMinnville; brothers, David Duranceau, of Sun City, Calif., and Dale Du- ranceau (Lindy), of Indio, Calif.; sisters, Debbie Young (Bob), of Pahrump, Nev., and Dawn Hone (Phil), of Red- lands; five grandchildren; and a large extended family. Service is Friday at 10 a.m. at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints in Dallas. Interment will fol- low at the Dallas Cemetery. Contributions are sug- gested to the Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 287 SW Washington St., Dal- las, OR 97338, which han- dled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. George Birchell Feb. 22, 1925 – April 3, 2016 G e o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n Birchell, 91, of Dallas, and former resident of Pedee, died Sunday. He was born in Carlsbad, N.M., to William H. Birchell and Malinda Bowman Birchell. George worked on the family farms while attending school. He graduated from Carlsbad High School at 17, and enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He attended different training schools and then volunteered for sea duty dur- ing World War II. He was assigned to the carrier USS Lexington in Oc- tober 1943, working with a torpedo bomber crew. Their ship was hit by a kamikaze attack and also by a torpedo. George was not injured. He was discharged in February 1946. In the late spring of 1946, the family moved to a farm in Pedee, where they kept dairy cows. He also worked at local saw mills. In 1950, he married Wilda Mae Timbrel and worked at Willamette Industries in Dallas. They later moved to Dallas, w h e r e George en- joyed a big garden, growing vegetables and flow- ers, espe- cially roses. George also loved hunting and fishing w i t h friends and working in his wood shop. G e o r g e re t i re d f r o m Willamette Industries in 1986. In late summer of 2015, George and Wilda moved to assisted living in Dallas Retirement Village. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Birchell; sisters, Mary Snow- den and Helen Bowman; daughter, Kathy Woods; and son, Brian Birchell. Survivors include his wife, Wilda Mae; son, Olin (Vicki); sisters, Alma Irish, Dorothy Richardson and Willie Jane Nordal; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and extended family. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. His family suggests in re- membrance of George, to do a kind deed for someone. Albert Lawrence Graham Jan. 2, 1929 – March 27, 2016 Albert Lawrence Graham, 87, of Monmouth, died March 27 in Monmouth. Albert was born in Falls City to Floyd and Elsie Graham. He graduated from Falls City High School in 1947. He married Wanda, his high school sweetheart, in 1950. A f t e r moving to Valsetz, Albert worked for Boise Cascade for 35 years. He had a passion for geneal- ogy and hybridizing flowers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Wanda; children, Cheryl Black, Audrey (Ron) Warkentin, Linda (Mickey) Taylor, Floyd Graham and Laura Iwanaga; seven grand- children; and one great- grandchild. Memorial service was Fri- day at Bridgeport Community Chapel. Private burial was at the Upper Falls City Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To send an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. James Otis Foster II June 16, 1926 – April 1, 2016 James Otis “Jim” Foster II, of Dallas, died on Friday. Fu- neral services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Trib- ute Center. P OLK C OUNTY W ORSHIP D IRECTORY DALLAS Calvary Chapel Dallas Currently meeting for worship and verse by verse Bible teaching at 628 SE Jefferson St. www.calvarydallasor.com Worship service begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is available from youth ministry and below to nursery. Wednesday 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 sched- uled 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 God of Prophecy New Beginnings - 575 SW Ash St., (corner of Ash & Stump St.) Pastor Travis Clemons, 541-671-0375. Bible Study School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. We welcome all to come and get ac- quainted with our Pastor and his wife Christina. Home Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Associate Pastor Jim Dickason 503-302-9816. Church of Christ - 691 N.E. Kings Valley Hwy. Sunday Class 9:30 A.M. Worship Service 10:30 A.M. Sunday Afternoon Service 2:00 P.M. Thursday evening Bible Study 7:00 P.M. We follow the New Testament Plan of Salvation in becoming a Christian and the Pattern of the N. T. Church. We would be glad to study the Bible with you and answer any of your ques- tions. We would like to present a very helpful one hour overview of the Bible. Call 503-831- 4886. Dallas Alliance Church - 775 E. Ellendale, Dallas, 503-623-2265, Email office@dallasal- liance.org, Lead Pastor Jim Jamieson; and Youth/Children’s Pastor Lance Baker; Every Sunday: classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m., Morn- ing Worship at 10:30 a.m., (Nursery 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: dal- lasalliance.org. Dallas Church - PO Box 462, Dallas, OR 97338, 503-623-2711. Worship Gatherings: Sundays 10am. Meeting at 450 SE Washington St., Dallas OR 97338. Atmosphere is relaxed, families & children welcome, come as you are, current music & relevant teaching about Jesus. Pastor: Ben Bauman. www.dallaschurch.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-gener- ational church with a heart for our community. Our mission is to Love God and Love People to Extend His Kingdom. For more info call us at 503-623-8277 or you can visit us online at dallasfour.com. Dallas Presbyterian Church invites you: Warm, spirit-filled fellowship with traditional Sunday worship 10:30 am, engaging discus- sion study groups, prayer "chain" and a lov- ing spirit.—Adult Sunday School 9 am, men's breakfasts Tuesdays at 7 am, women's groups, needle crafts group and Indoor Play Park (for children with accompanying par- ent). Sensitivity to older adult accessibility and needs. 789 SW Levens, Dallas. 623- 3397 dalpreschurch@gmail.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 7:00 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 Meet- ing & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Thursday: Bible Studies *9:00 a.m. & *7:00 p.m. (women); Thursday Group Bible Study 2:00 p.m. *Nurs- ery care provided. Faith Evangelical Free Church - 2290 E. El- lendale Ave., Dallas, 503-623-8034; Interim Pastor Dennis Beatty, Associate Pastor Ed Sut- ter, Worship Pastor Ted Kitzmiller, Youth Pastor Aaron Swank, Ministry of Children & Family Debbie Davies. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sun- day Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday High School Youth Group 6:30 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; www.gofbc.org; Church Office Hours: Mon - Fri. 10 am - 2:30 pm; Pastor Rick Bratton 503-551-9561; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6-7 p.m; Everyone Welcome! First Christian Church - Joyfully Worshipping & Serving 1079 S.E. Jefferson Street, Dallas, 503- 623-2569. Pastor Darren Anderson. “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 pro- vided), Men’s Bible Study - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Christian Women’s Fellowship - 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm (Sept through June). Please call church office for information about other meetings. Grace Community Church - 598 E. Ellendale Ave. PO Box 69, Dallas, 503-623-4961. Senior Pastor-Dave Bertolini, Pastor of Worship & Dis- cipleship-Ryan Bucher, Pastor of Student Min- istries-Ben Potloff. Sunday Worship: 1st Service-9:00 a.m. with Kids, Youth, & Adult Sun- day School running concurrently. 2nd Worship Service-10:45 a.m. with Kids Worship running concurrently. Nursery provided for 0 - 2 year olds during both services. Office open Tuesday- Friday for office hours visit our website at www.graceindallas.org. All are welcome! Living Hope City Church - 186 SE Mill St., Dallas. Family Worship 10:30 am. www.living- hopecitychurch.org Equipping Center & Offices 186 SE Mill St., Dallas. For more information call 503-623-6890. Living Word Faith Fellowship - 830 SE Shel- ton Street, Dallas, 503-623-9062. Pastor Joan Siewert. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednes- day Worship 7:00 p.m. Children's Sunday serv- ice 10:00 a.m., nursery provided. Men’s fellowship second Saturday of month breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Murphy’s Restaurant, Dallas. Pastor Michael Van Dyke in charge of men's fel- lowship. Call for additional information. Website: www.proclaimhim.org Salt Creek Baptist Church - 15075 Salt Creek Road, Dallas, 503-623-2976. Senior pastor David Curtis. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery provided for worship services. Classes for all ages. Wednesday Senior High and Middle School Youth at 6:30 p.m. Please call for information about other meetings or visit our website at www.saltcreekchurch.org. 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: Mon- day, 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 www.stthomasdallasor.org 10 AM worship with Holy Eucharist. Father Fred Heard. Sunday School and Nursery Care available during worship. The church has formally adopted a policy of welcoming and fully affirming individuals who are les- bian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). The new policy formalizes and expands on the church’s longstanding tradition of radical hospitality towards all people regardless of race or ethnicity, marital status, disability or socio-economic status. 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. Wor- ship. 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. Rev. J. Quinton Kimbrow, Minister. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School for Adults & Youth, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children during worship service. 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. Lead Pastor: Chris Barker; Associate Pastor: Ted Gibson; Children’s Director: Crystal Barker; Youth Director: Kirk Bathke. 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; 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 welcome. www.fallsc- ityumc.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. Community Service Center (Food Bank) third Wed. of each month, noon-3pm. INDEPENDENCE Buena Vista Community Church - 11355 Church St., Buena Vista. Independence. Pastor Larry Lyon. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Cornerstone Church of God - 4395 Independ- ence Hwy, Independence, 503-838-5119. Sun- day Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. 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 through- out the week. First Baptist Church has min- istries for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, throughout the week. Check us out at www.independencefirstbaptist.com St. Patrick Parish, Catholic - 1275 E St., Inde- pendence. 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. (Spanish); Weekdays Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 9am, Sat- urday 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. Religious Ed- ucation: 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 Satur- day Night. Christ The King Christian Church is a conservative, contemporary, charismatic Bib- lical 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, senior pastor. For more information call 503-623-2262. www.ctkmonmouth.com Christ’s Church Methodist & Presbyterian 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., Monmouth, 503-838-2360. Minister - Jon Siegrist. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church – 200 Monmouth- Independence Hwy., Monmouth (the church with the lighted cross on the “S” curve). Pastor Dallas C.R. Dubke. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9:00 am; Divine Service of Holy Communion 10:30 am. Wednesday Soup Suppers 6:00 pm followed by Lenten Worship at 7:00 pm beginning Feb. 10 (Ash Wednesday), 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16. Everyone is welcomed! 503-838-3459. www.FaithLutheranMonmouth.org; 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 avail- able. Momentum (7th & 8th Grades) meet Tues- days 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 AVAIL- ABLE! We are a God-loving, Bible-believing, 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 difference. Come join us! We meet at Henry Hill School 750 S. 5th St. in In- dependence 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 S., Mon- mouth (locations in McMinnville and Willamina as well). Our English worship gathering is 11 am on Sundays, followed by a Spanish service at 2 pm. Kid’s church available for 12 and under. Youth group meets at 9:30 Sunday morning. Other ministries include: Celebrate Recovery (Tues, 7 pm), College Bible study (Wed, 7 pm), and Spanish Bible study (Thurs, 7 pm). Please check our website for the most up-to-date infor- mation, www.praiseonline.net, or call us at 503- 837-0300. St. Hilda's Episcopal Church 245 Main St. W., Monmouth, 503-838-6087, sthildas church.org Sunday Eucharist - 10:00 am followed by Fellow- ship. 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 welcome! Call 503-623-2373 to be added to this directory.
