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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 4, 2016 13A OBITUARIES Leonard L. Brown Jan. 13, 1931 – April 26, 2016 Leonard L. Brown, 85, of Sun River, formerly of Dal- las, died April 26. He was born in Salem to Archie and Hazel Brink Brown. The Brown family h o m e - steaded in t h e Willamina area in 1 8 4 9 . Leonard married Marcella Hiebert on Oct. 26, 1952. They enjoyed more than 60 years togeth- er. He started working at the post office as a janitor, and worked his way through the ranks to become postmas- ter. He retired after 35 years with the agency. He served as a president of the National Association of Postal Supervisors for the state of Oregon and worked with many in the legislature. He enjoyed HO railroading, fishing, golfing, Bocci ball, traveling and pickle ball. He also enjoyed wintering in Arizona. His wife, Marcella died on Jan. 8, 2013. Siblings Clif- ford, Gordon, Virginia and Harold also died before he did. Survived by sons, Jim (Denise), of Sun River, and Dennis (Marci), of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Evangelical Bible Church in Dallas. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To leave an online tribute: www.dallas- tribute.com. Sterling James Trowbridge Dec. 29, 1952 – April 24, 2016 Sterling James Trow- bridge, 63, of Dallas, died on April 24 in Dallas. Sterling was born in Salem to Jimmy and Arlene (Monson) T r o w - bridge. He grad- uated from D a l l a s H i g h School in 1971. On Feb. 9, 1973, he married his high- school sweetheart, Carol Kahler, at the First Christian Church in Dallas. They had two children, Jennifer and Justin. Sterling worked as a butcher for more than 30 years, retiring from Carlton Packing Company in 1995. He went on to own and op- erate 4T’s Vending Service and worked part time at the Old Mill Feed and Garden in Dallas. He retired for the second time in 2012. Sterling was a caring, con- siderate, friendly man. He loved fishing, hunting, shooting and archery. He also enjoyed golfing, bowl- ing, and collecting guns. Survived by wife, Carol, of Dallas; daughter, Jennifer (JC) Aubry, of Gresham; son, Justin (Tawnia), of Dallas; mother, Arlene, of Dallas; brothers, Doug Trowbridge and David Trowbridge, both of Dallas; sisters, DeLinda Woods, of Tidewater, and Tina Anderson, of Dallas; five grandchildren; and ex- tended family. A funeral Mass was held at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. A committal serv- ice was held at Belcrest Me- morial Park in Salem. Contributions may be made in memory of Sterling to the 2 percent For Conser- vation organization, P.O. Box 1623, Bozeman, MT 59771. For more information visit www.fishandwildlife.org. Howell, Edwards, Doerksen handled arrangements. Wesley V. Shenk Dec. 2, 1938 – April 27, 2016 Wesley Vernon Shenk, 77, of Willamina, died on April 27. Wes was born in Dupee Valley, Sheridan, to Wesley Elmer and Evelyn Margaret (Ringler) Shenk. Wes graduated f r o m Willamina H i g h School in 1957. A f t e r gradua- tion, he and his father part- nered to form Shenk Dairy. Wes married Sharon Nyleen on Aug. 5, 1961, and raised four children on the family farm. He was a farmer his entire life. Just behind his love for Sharon and his family was his love for spending time behind the wheel of his John Deere tractors. Wesley V., like his father Wesley E., was known throughout the Willamina area as an honest, hard- working, generous man. He volunteered countless hours for the local community, es- pecially the school district. Dairy farming kept him near the family farm, but he enjoyed “time off” playing golf, snow skiing, attending Beaver games, and in his later years, traveling, camp- ing and fifth-wheel trips with his wife and siblings. He and Sharon enjoyed many seasons of sporting events rooting for the Willamina High School Bull- dogs, and their grandchil- dren’s teams which included road trips throughout Ore- gon and across the country. Older sister Luella Hostetler (Harper Kansas), an infant brother Donald Shenk, and an infant grand- daughter Bridgette Ann Chewning all died before he did. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sharon Marie (Nyleen); children, Detonia Marie Chewning (Brad), of Willamina, Dou- glas Paul (Laurie), of Philo- math, Curt Daniel (Diane), of Medford, and David Gabriel (Brenda), of Willami- na; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Emmert (Cal) and Louise Marner, of Sweet Home, Kathleen Coblentz (Daniel); brother Ronald Shenk (Sally), of Willamina; and extended family. Funeral services will be held at the Nazarene Church in Sheridan on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrangements. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute.com. Velma Tepper Aug. 17, 1947 – April 25, 2016 Velma Tepper, 68, of Las Vegas, died April 25. She was born to Cecil and Margorie Brill in Dallas, and lived in Las Vegas for 13 years. She re- tired from the finan- cial servic- es industry while living in Salem and Keizer. She graduated from Dal- las High School in 1965. Survived by husband Neil; sons Ryan (Catina) Tepper, of Las Vegas, and Michael (Donia) Tepper, of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sis- ters, Lucile (Trent) New- comb, of Dallas, and Linda (Paul) Huckleberry, of Rich- land, Wash.; brother, Cecil (Denise) Brill, of Salem. Obituary Information Obituary information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication to be included in the newspaper. Most funeral homes handle obituary information and pro- vide it to the newspaper. How- ever, information can also be submitted directly from family members. Color and black-and-white photos can be submitted, but photos will only be published in black and white. The Itemiz- er-Observer uses a flag logo in the obituaries of people who served in the armed forces. Obituaries — like all infor- mation submitted to the news department — are subject to editing for style, content and length. 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: Emily Mentzer, 503-623-2373. Your local library: a great place to spend some time. 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-In- dependence Hwy., Monmouth (the church with the lighted cross on the “S” curve). Pas- tor Dallas C.R.Dubke. 503-838-3459. School Year Schedule: Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:00 am; Divine Service of Holy Com- munion 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome! 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.
