Polk County News
10A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 10, 2017
POLICE REPORT
Information comes from law
enforcement agencies. Individu-
als arrested or suspected of
crimes are considered innocent
until proven guilty.
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DALLAS
Arrests/Citations
• David D. Leos, 58, of Dallas, in
the 1900 of SE Gregory Drive in
Thursday on a charge of menacing.
INDEPENDENCE
Arrests/Citations
• Steven Michael Mont-
gomery, 60, of Independence, at
Monmouth and S. 10th sts. on
May 4 for driving under the in-
fluence of intoxicants and reck-
less driving.
MONMOUTH
Arrests/Citations
• Derick Raymond Higgins,
32, of McMinnville, at Madrona
St. E. and Craven St. S. on April
24 for possession of metham-
phetamine, supplying contra-
band — drugs, DUII, giving
false information to a police of-
ficer, and fleeing or attempting
to elude a police officer.
(Deanna) Mathis, and James
(Cindy) Mathis.
A celebration of Carolyn’s
life will be held in July at the
Dallas United Methodist
Church.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the church,
the Delbert Hunter Arbore-
tum, the American Cancer
Society, or a charity of
choice in care of Bollman
Funeral Home, Dallas, who
is caring for the family.
To leave an online condo-
lence for the family go to
www.dallastribute.com.
caught fire from a candle
can.
Leroy was born Aug. 12,
1956, in Burley, Idaho. He
was a devoted father, and for
17 years a devoted husband
who worked long hours and
made many personal sacri-
fices for the betterment of his
family. It wasn’t until after his
first heart attack in which he
rolled his semi-truck that he
became unemployed. He
worked a few odd jobs trying
to remain gainfully em-
ployed but his physical limi-
tations pushed him toward
disability. Once deemed dis-
abled, Leroy spent his days
helping those who couldn’t
help themselves. He opened
his home to strangers, fed
the hungry, clothed the poor,
and shared the Gospel with
anyone that would listen. He
was a devoted papa who
loved spending time with his
grandkids especially out-
doors swimming or barbecu-
ing. He was a man of God
and he wanted everyone to
come to know Christ. He had
a unique way of accepting
that in everything the lords
will would be done. He was
an exceptional guitar and
harmonica player and his
music will linger on in the
hearts of those that loved
him for the rest of their days.
He is a cherished man. He
will not be forgotten.
There will be a celebration
of life held in his honor Fri-
day, May 12, at the heart to
heart church located at 191
Monmouth Ave N., Mon-
mouth. Dinner to follow.
OBITUARIES
Constance Adele
Satterfield
Aug. 23, 1955 – May 2, 2017
Constance Adele Satter-
field, of Dallas, died in
Salem on May 2, 2017, at the
age of 61.
She was born in Portland
on Aug. 23, 1955, to Graham
and Helen Ainslee.
Constance enjoyed gar-
dening, art, music, food and
fashion.
She is survived by her
children, Sean, Poppy and
Felicia Mitchell; and six
grandchildren.
A private service will be
held at a later date.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
Center is caring for the fam-
ily. To send an online condo-
lence, go to: www.dallastrib-
ute.com.
Robert Kelly
Atkinson
Aug. 4, 1926 – April 18, 2017
Robert Kelly Atkinson was
born in Seattle and grew up
in Bellingham and Kirkland,
Wash.
L i k e
m a n y
y o u n g
men of his
genera-
tion, he left
h i g h
school for
military
service
during
World War
II, volun-
teering for
the Coast
Guard.
He saw action in the Pa-
cific Theater aboard LST 18,
taking part in 10 invasions in
New Guinea and the Philip-
pines. Throughout his life,
he was quietly proud of
serving his country when it
needed him most.
After the war, Bob became
a carpenter and spent sever-
al years working in Alaska.
He met Ardith Betts in
their hometown of Kirkland
in 1954, and they married
the following year.
Together Bob and Ardie
raised their five children, liv-
ing first in Bellevue, Wash.,
and then building their own
home on Rose Hill in Kirk-
land.
He loved the outdoors,
and shared that enthusiasm
and sense of adventure with
his family through their
many camping, hiking, and
fishing trips.
In 1989, Bob and Ardie re-
tired and bought acreage on
Fruit Farm Road in Inde-
pendence, where they built
another home.
Bob loved working in the
yard there and doing wood-
working and other crafts in
his shop. Their home was
the site of memorable gath-
erings for years as the family
grew.
Bob spent his last days at
the home he loved, with Ardie
and his family near him.
Bob is survived by his wife
Ardith and their five chil-
dren: Theresa (Jeff), Mary,
Tim (Amanda), Kelly (Gina),
and Katie (Rick).
His 12 grandchildren will
miss their Papa and will
keep his stories and memo-
ry alive for a growing gener-
ation (presently eight) of
great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be
held on Saturday, May 20, at
St. Philip Catholic Church in
Dallas at 11 a.m., preceded
by a rosary at 10:30. A recep-
tion will follow the Mass in
the parish hall.
Special thanks to Debbie
Reid, who helped provide
loving care for Bob and help
for Ardie, allowing them to
be together at home in the
final year of Bob’s life.
Thanks also to the staff at
Willamette Hospice for their
support and guidance.
Remembrances in Bob’s
name can be made to the
Oregon chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute
center is caring for the fami-
ly. To share an online condo-
lence; go to: www.dallastrib-
ute.com.
Rodger Matthies
March 25, 1949 – May 01, 2017
Rodger Fred Matthies
passed
away at
home in
Dallas on
May 1,
2017, at
the age of
68.
Rodger
was born
in Portland to Fred Matthies
and Dorothy Buss, the third
oldest of four children.
He spent most of his life
in Portland. Rodger attend-
ed St. Ignatius grade school
and Benson High School.
After high school, he had
a long and enjoyable career
managing the warehouse for
Payless Drugs.
Rodger married Susan
Neal in 1969, and they were
married for 48 years. Togeth-
er they raised two children,
Michael and Paula.
Rodger loved spending
time with his family.
He enjoyed hosting family
gatherings.
He coached baseball and
softball when his children
were young. He fixed up old
houses as a hobby. In later
years, he enjoyed camping at
Oregon parks, walking, and a
good game of cribbage.
Rodger and Susan recent-
ly retired to Dallas. They also
became “snowbirds,” spend-
ing winters in Arizona and
summers in Oregon.
Rodger is survived by his
wife Susan; their two chil-
dren and their spouses,
Michael and Dawn
Matthies, Paula and Russell
Port; two granddaughters,
Re b e c c a a n d Mi c h e l l e
Matthies; three sisters, Sr.
Janice Matthies, Susan Hill
and Rebecca Boyum; and
many extended family
members.
A gathering will be sched-
uled later in June to cele-
brate Rodger’s life.
Remembrances in lieu of
flowers may be sent to Hos-
pice Care of Northwest, 2290
Commercial St. SE No. 108,
Salem, OR 97302. www.dal-
lastribute.com.
Orville O.
VanLaningham
June 8, 1926 – May 3, 2017
Orville VanLaningham,
90, passed away at his home
Wednesday in Independ-
ence. Orville was born in
Sidney, Ark., to William and
Myrtel. He was the sixth of
nine chil-
dren.
His fam-
ily moved
f r o m
Har ville,
Mo., to Farmersville, Calif.,
when he was a young boy.
He proudly served his
country in the United States
Navy during World War II.
In 1944, he married the
one and only love of his life,
Joy Lawrence. They were
married for 69 years before
Joy’s passing in 2014.
They had three children:
Lee, Kay and Zane; eight
grandchildren, 19 great-
grandchildren and six great-
great-grandchildren.
Orville worked as a ma-
chinist for Alcoa. He and Joy
retired in 1988 and bought a
150-acre farm in Independ-
ence.
He raised cattle, horses
and goats. He enjoyed team
roping, coon hunting, and
working on his farm.
He is survived by his
daughter, Kay (Arlin) Bid-
well, of Dallas; sister, Betty
Davenport, of Farmersville;
g r a n d c h i l d r e n , S a n d y,
Donna, Joey, Lizzy, Alison,
Luke, Tiffany, and Jason.
Predeceased by Joy, Lee,
and Zane VanLaningham.
In honor of Orville, there
will be a viewing at Farn-
strom Mortuary in Inde-
pendence on Wednesday,
May 10, from 2 to 5 p.m.
with a graveside service
Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m.
at Hilltop Cemetery in Inde-
pendence. A celebration of
life will follow at his home.
A special thanks to Lind-
sey Bernett and Willamette
Valley Hospice for the loving
care he received during his
last days.
Carolyn M. Chapin
April 4, 1949 – April 29, 2017
Carolyn M. Chapin, a resi-
dent of Perrydale, died on
Wednesday, April 26, from
cancer.
She was born on April 4,
1949, in
Corpus
Christi,
Texas, and
was the
daughter
of Arthur
and Mary
Mathis.
Carolyn graduated from
King High School in Corpus
Christi in 1967.
Carolyn attended Trinity
University in San Antonio,
and then transferred to
Willamette University in
Salem and graduated in
1971.
Carolyn and Roy were
married on Sept. 11, 1971, in
the Dallas United Methodist
Church.
She loved teaching, and
taught Spanish as well as
English as a second lan-
guage at Amity High School
for 15 years, and later at Per-
rydale High School for four
years.
Carolyn grew up visiting
her grandparents at the
Mathis Family Ranch in Pipe
Creek, Texas, and continued
to enjoy traveling there to
visit family.
Carolyn was a longtime
member of the Dallas Unit-
ed Methodist Church and
the Good Will Club in Perry-
dale. She was a longtime at-
tendee of the Portland Met-
ropolitan Opera and other
musical events.
Carolyn loved gardening,
tending to her 150 blueberry
bushes and her flower gar-
den.
She is survived by her par-
ents, Arthur and Mary Math-
is; husband Roy Chapin;
daughters, Karen (Dan)
Myers, Kathy (Rich) Slack;
son, Mark (Carolyn Stock-
Chapin); grandchildren
Rachel Myers, Joshua and
Olivia Slack, Zoe and Ella
Chapin; brothers Allen
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Barbara Bernice
Severance
May 6, 1932 – May 2, 2017
A memorial service will be
held on Saturday, May 20, 2
p.m. at Independence First
Baptist Church. Farnstrom
Mortuary is caring for the
family. Memories and con-
dolences at FarnstromMor-
tuary.com.
Timothy Shane
Lilly
Feb. 1, 1975 – May 3, 2017
A memorial service will be
held Wednesday, May 10, 2
p.m. at Independence First
Baptist Church. Farnstrom
Mortuary is caring for the
family. Memories and con-
dolences at FarnstromMor-
tuary.com.
Wayne Franklin
Cobine
July 31, 1943 – Feb. 3, 2017
A celebration of life will
be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
First Baptist Church, 1505
Monmouth St., Independ-
ence.
Edwin Leroy Hazen
Aug. 12, 1956 –
April 20, 2017
Edwin Leroy Hazen a re-
tired long-haul truck driver,
passed away April 20, 2017,
due to complications related
to diabetes and an infection
causing
multiple
organ fail-
ure, at age
60.
Leroy
(Edwin) is
survived by
his two
sons David
Diaz, 36, (Fort Collins, Colo.),
Michael Hazen, 27, (Salem),
and daughter Kayla Desirey,
28, (Monmouth), as well as
his best friend (Ex-wife) Artie
Cabe; brothers: Irvin Hazen,
61, (Los Angeles), Jerry
Hazen, 59, (Kalispell, Mont.),
Chuck Hazen, 58, (Phoenix,
O re. ) , Je f f Ha z e n , 5 7 ,
(Cheyenne, Wy.), and sisters:
Shirley Birges, 65, (Tacoma,
Wash.) and Rosina Douglas,
53, (Albuquerque, N.M.). He
is predeceased by his mother
Helen Alvena Mayer, father
Edwin Lawrence Hazen and
sister Terry, whom died at the
age of 3 when her dress
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Steven Douglas
Hughes
April 14, 1935 –
May 6, 2017
Steven Douglas Hughes,
age 82, of Caledonia, Minn.,
passed away Sat. May 6,
2017, at Tweeten Health
Services in Spring Grove,
Minn.
He was
born on
April 14,
1935, in
Dallas, to
Verne and
E t h e l
( B u r g )
Hughes.
Steven
enlisted in
the United
S t a t e s
Army on
April 20,
1955, and served from Aug.
25, 1955, to May 26, 1956.
Steven held a B.S. Degree
from University of Maryland
in 1975, a Bachelor of Arts
from University of California
at Berkley in Native Ameri-
can Studies, and a Master of
Arts from University of
Dubuque in 1981, in Native
American Religious and
Spiritual Studies.
He was a member of Con-
federated Tribes of Grand
Ronde, the Sons and Daugh-
ters of Oregon Pioneers, and
Memorial Christian Church
of Peoria.
On Aug. 29, 1992, he mar-
ried Virginia Schroeder.
Survivors include his
brother Larry (Karen) of Keiz-
er; two nieces Alicia (Dan)
Fisher and Stephanie Baca,
both of Keizer; three step-
sons Robert (Mary Kay)
Schroeder, of Caledonia,
Minn., Jeff (Sarah) Schroeder,
of Delavan, Wis., and Scott
(Cinda) Schroeder, of Eau
Claire, Wis.; eight step-grand-
children; two grand-nieces;
and one grand-nephew.
Doug had a huge love of
books and was an avid read-
er, especially anything in re-
gards to history, American
Indian culture, and ancient
coins and currency. He loved
nothing more than to share
his knowledge in these areas
with friends, family and any-
one willing to listen.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by
his wife Virginia.
Memorial services will
held Saturday, May 13, at 2
p.m. at Roble Funeral Home
in Spring Grove.
Burial of cremains will be
at a later date.