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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • November 23, 2016 9A OBITUARIES Kenneth M. Walker March 30, 1921 – Sept. 7, 2016 Kenneth Walker, 95, was born March 30, 1921, in Blaine, a tiny town in Tillam- ook County. He grew up in Pleasant Valley, graduating from Tillamook High School. From his father, Alex Walker, he developed a keen interest in natural history. In 1941, he and Charlotte Mae Doty married, spending the next 72 years together. His further studies at Oregon State Col- lege were interrupt- ed by World War II, when in his junior year he was called up, enlist- ing in the Army as a second lieutenant after studying ROTC at Ore- gon State University. During the war, he was sent to France, Germany and Czechoslovakia, coming home in 1946, but remaining in the reserves for six more years. Back to graduate school, Kenneth completed a Master of Science degree in 1949, and then a Ph.D. in 1955, both in biology from OSU. In 1951, the family moved to Tacoma, Wash., where he accepted a teaching position at the College of Puget Sound, now called University of Puget Sound. His favorite course was marine biology, which led to a big project: Building a family friendly cruising boat, Proteus I, from a 28-foot double-ended Bris- tol Bay fishing hull to explore Puget Sound and parts north. In 1957, the family moved to Monmouth, where Ken- neth took an assistant pro- fessor position at Oregon College of Education, now known as Western Oregon University, teaching until his retirement in 1986 as a full professor. His favorite class this time was natural history of Oregon; he would take his students on three spring field trips to experience firsthand the varied ecology of Oregon. Known as “Doc Walker,” many meaningful relation- ships were forged during his years of teaching. Retirement allowed Ken and Charlotte to enjoy fully the boating trips to Desola- tion Sound in the summer, and fifth-wheel excursions to Arizona in the winter. He en- joyed a full life. Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Charline Dur- chanek and Virginia Hernan- dez; brother Bayard Walker; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; two sons, Roger and Ronald Walker; his parents and one grandson. In lieu of flowers, we rec- ommend donations to the Kenneth Walker Research Award set up by a former stu- dent. This is a grant-type award to fund undergradu- ate research in the biological sciences at Western Oregon University. Use this link for further information: http://www.wou.edu/bi- o l o g y / s c h o l a r s h i p s / re - search-awards-2/. Because the memorial for Kenneth’s wife was canceled due to snow two years ago, we are having a combined memorial for both Kenneth and Charlotte Walker on Sat- urday, Dec. 3, 2016, at the Monmouth Senior Center from 2 to 4 p.m. The Mon- mouth Senior Center is lo- cated at 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth, on the corner of Clay and Warren streets. Any of their friends and associ- ates are welcome to attend. Please bring your photos and memories to share. Mary Adalyn Campbell Eason Nov. 26, 1926 – Nov. 12, 2016 Mary Adalyn Campbell Eason, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. She was born on Nov. 26, 1926, in Los An- geles, the daughter of William Campbell and Fay Raulston Campbell. She at- tended school in Los Ange- les, graduating from Los An- geles High School in 1944 and en- tered Uni- versity of California, Los Ange- les at that time. After college, s h e worked for Union Bank & Trust Co. and then May Company depart- ment store, both in down- town LA, then moved to the new May Co. store in Leimert Park area when it opened, to head the book department there until 1950. She married Tom Eason in 1949 and gave birth to her only daughter, Deborah Eason Burnham in 1950. At the beginning of 1953, she was diagnosed with Tuber- culosis and hospitalized most of the next four years until she was healed in 1957, when she moved to Tor- rance, Calif. There she began her ministry working for Child Evangelism Fellow- ship which became her life’s passion, teaching children the Gospel, and then mov- ing to Pasadena, Calif., where she trained teachers as well. She retired in 2005, and moved to the Dallas area to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Debby (Dick) Burnham; and three grand- children: Andy (Leighann), David (Anna), and Kelly Burnham; and three great- grandchildren: Hallie and Joey Burnham and Sophia Burnham. She was preceded in death by her father, moth- er and only brother, Bill Campbell. Her memorial service will be at the Central Baptist Church in Monmouth, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. The Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is c a r i n g f o r t h e f a m i l y. www.dallastribute.com. Eunice Logan Nov. 19, 2016 Eunice Logan, 63, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Born in Alaska and later raised in Oregon, she was the daughter of Gene and Lillian Elliot. Eunice is survived by her husband Boone, whom she met when both were students at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. ; h e r sons, Ben (Ruth), Aaron, and C h r i s (Laura); grandson, Daniel Boone; brothers, Fred and Gordon Elliott; sister-in-law Julie Logan; and many other relatives and friends. Eunice was a past-presi- dent of Mercer County Right to Life and a longtime mem- ber of Thoroughbred Figure Skating Club. She was the president of the Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support Group at the time of her passing. Her other pursuits includ- ed designing old English smocking patterns and chil- dren’s clothing patterns. These hobbies turned into a business known as Angel Wears, which she ran from home for several years. Eu- nice home-schooled her sons and enjoyed support- ing Boy Scout Troop 473 with lots of cookies. She also enjoyed ballroom dancing, fiber arts, shooting sporting clays, travel canoeing, and camping with her family. Funeral services will be 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road. Burial will follow Wednes- day, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Pineville Memorial Ceme- tery. Visitation will be Mon- day, Nov. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memo- rial contributions may be sent to Assurance, 1517 Nicholasville Road No. 403, Lexington, KY 40503. Assur- ance is a faith-based organi- zation in Lexington that of- fers free and confidential counseling for women seek- ing an alternative to abor- tion. Phillip Freeman Green Sept. 23, 1955-Nov. 14, 2016 Phillip Freeman Green, our beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away un- expectedly while snorkeling and spearfishing on a family vacation in Hawaii, island of Maui, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Phil was born on Sept. 23, 1955, in Albany, Ga., to Phillip Ralph Green and Eva LaRae El- lett Green. As the son of an Air Force offi- c e r, P h i l lived in a number of different places, in- cluding Wyoming, Alabama, Japan, Virginia, Utah, Eng- land, and Germany. He married Vonja Swen- son Green in the Salt Lake City Temple on Aug. 22, 1981. After obtaining an under- graduate degree in account- ing and a master of account- ancy degree with an empha- sis in taxation, both from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, Phil began his lifelong career as a CPA, later adding wealth advisory serv- ices to his practice. Phil worked with firms in Salt Lake City, Utah, Southern California, and Salem, before founding Green Newton Jamison LLP and Green Wealth Management, LLC in Salem. Phil loved his Heavenly Fa- ther and Savior, Jesus Christ, and served them throughout his life. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a mis- sionary in the Tulsa, Okla., Mission and Independence, Mo., Mission (1974-1976). Phil served in many Church callings, including Bishop, Portland temple worker, and assistant area auditor. He loved spiritual discussions and regularly shared his knowledge of Jesus Christ with others in word and deed. Music was a lifelong pas- sion of Phil’s. He played the guitar and ukulele and sang in numerous choirs and en- sembles over the years, most recently with the Portland Choir & Orchestra. He loved swimming, snorkeling, and spending time with family. Phil is survived by his wife, Vonja; mother, LaRae; chil- dren and their spouses: Free- man (Stephanie), Rachel (Steven), Matthew (Adri), An- gela, Benjamin (Chantelle), Kerry Anne, Natalie, Jesse; siblings and spouses: Michael (Lecia), Darryl (Yuko), Richard ( Joanie); Sharon (Hal); and 14 grand- children. He was preceded in death by his father, Phil; twin sisters LaRae and RaVae; and grand- daughter, Zoey. Funeral services will be Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street • Dallas • Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids • Service Call today for your FREE Consultation Mark Sturtevant 503-623-0290 Personally involved and invested in the Dallas community held at the LDS Chapel locat- ed on the southeast corner of Doaks Ferry Road and Eola Drive in West Salem (3154 Eola Drive NW, Salem, OR 97304) on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center (287 SW Washington St., Dallas, OR 97338) on Fri- day from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the place of service. Interment at Salt Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.dallastrib- ute.com. Personal stories may be shared with the fam- ily via email at lifeof- philgreen@gmail.com. Dorothy F. (Ames) Wooden March 31, 1920-Nov. 20, 2016 Dorothy F. (Ames) Wooden 96, of Dallas, died Nov. 20, 2016. She was born in Black Rock to Byron and Edna (Turner) Ames on March 31, 1920, and grew up in Falls City. Dorothy married Wen- dell Wooden in 1937, and they settled on Gold Creek and later in Willamina. She was involved in Willamina Parent-Teacher Association, the Methodist Church Women’s Society, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls Mother Advisor and active in Polk County Home Exten- sion. She was well-known as a lover of children and of her rose garden. Dorothy is survived by her son Gary Wooden (April), Daughter Jannette Macpher- son-Rohleder (Joe), grand- daughter Ashley McKeever (Bill), great grandchildren Danielle, Damian and Jeffrey, s i s t e r s N a n c y, J a n i c e (Lyman), and Jenny (Ken), sister-in-lawPat, brother Jack (Shirley) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Wendell Wooden, grandson Andrew, six sisters and four brothers. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Cen- ter is caring for the family. To share an online condolence, go to www.dallastribute.com. Jim DeVault Sept. 1941-Nov. 2016 Jim DeVault, 75, of Dallas, was born in Coos County. He passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. Jim and Sue were married Oct. 29, 1965, and just cele- brated their 51st anniver- sary. He was a loving husband and father. Jim worked at Willamette Industries in Dallas for 30 years. Jim is survived by his wife, Sue; sons, Jeff (Laurie) and Corey (Nancy); granddaugh- ters, Brittany Lawson (Lako- ta) and Mckenzie DeVault, all of Dallas. He will be greatly missed by all. A private graveside serv- ice was held at Restlawn Fu- neral Home. The service was officiated by Pastor Chris Barker, of Valley Life Center. Diane Eller Evenson April 26, 1950-Nov. 21, 2016 Diane was born in Merced, Calif., to Ed and Shirley Eller. She grew up in the Bay Area and Sacramen- to. She graduated from high school and business college in Sacramento, and worked as a legal secretary in Sacra- mento. Diane married Leland “Lee” Evenson on July 26, 1969, in Carson City, Nev. Their family moved to Dal- las in April 1980, and lived on a mini-farm there. Diane was a licensed Tax Preparer and worked several tax sea- sons. In 1987, she went to work in Accounting for the Polk County Housing Au- thority, now known as West Valley Housing Authority. She retired in 2013 after over 25 years with the Housing Authority. Diane enjoyed RVing, cooking, growing and marketing lavender, and spending time with her grandchildren. Diane is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lee Evenson, of Monmouth; and her son, Randy Evenson, of Dallas. She is also survived by her two cherished grand- children, Paige Evenson, of Stayton, and Ian Evenson, of Dallas. Diane is also sur- vived by her mother, Shirley Eller, of Dallas; sister, Katy Ewing, of Brentwood, Calif.; her brother, Robert Eller, of Astoria; two aunts and sev- eral cousins, nieces and nephews. Diane chose to be cremat- ed, and her memorial serv- ice will begin at 2 p.m. Sun- day, Nov. 27 in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. To leave a message or memory for the family please go to www.dallastribute.com. Sally Comstock July 26, 1940-Nov. 12, 2016 Sally Comstock, 76, of Mon- mouth, died at her home Nov. 12. She was born in Dallas. She is survived by hus- band, Ronald E. Comstock, of Monmouth; daughters, Danielle (Mark) Overman, of Monmouth, and Lisa (Mike) Formhals, of Hastings, Iowa; sons, John (Lori) Comstock, of Toledo, and Doyle (Beate) Comstock, of Pensacola, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements. Alfred ‘Fred’ Lewis Zwirner Jr. Nov. 8, 1934-Nov. 16, 2016 Alfred “Fred” Lewis Zwirner Jr., 83, of Dallas, died at his home Nov. 16. He is survived by wife Rocio, of Dallas; daughters, Tammy Hynson, of Pitts- burgh, Penn., Terri Yancey, of Atlanta, Ga., and Galit Zwirner, of Oregon; sons, Steve Zwirner, of Oregon, and Moises Zwirner, of Salem; and two grandsons. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled arrange- ments. To leave an online tribute: www.dallastribute. com. Michael Anthony Nelson-Cedillo Welcoming new patients. Most insurance health plans accepted. Also a Moda preferred provider. March 10, 1987-Nov. 18, 2016 Sometimes, it’s nice to know that Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials No name changes, no staff changes, no buyouts. Plain and simple, we prefer to focus on the things that truly matter: our knowledgeable funeral directors, our affordability, and our values. No surprises, no worries. 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