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February 23, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A Janice Kay Martin Cannon Beach Jan. 4, 1941 — Feb. 10, 2018 OREGON STATE POLICE A crash in Wheeler claimed the life of a 29-year-old man. Man killed in two-car crash Cannon Beach Gazette WHEELER — A fatal crash Wednesday, Feb. 14, near Wheeler claimed the life of a 29-year-old Tillamook man. Philip Meier was driving a 2008 Nissa Altima when the car lost control. Witnesses said that the Nissan Altima was sideways in the northbound lane when a northbound gray 2018 GMC SUV, operated by Talbot Bethell, 75, from Netarts, collided with the Nissan on the passenger side. Both were transported to Tillamook Med- ical Center. Meier died of injuries sustained from the crash. Police say speed and wet roadways are pos- sible contributing factors in the crash. Pearce-Mushen is SOLVE leader of the year By Brenna Visser Cannon Beach Gazette Out of more than 30,000 volunteers statewide, Can- non Beach local Jenee Pearce-Mushen received lead- er of the year award from the environmental organization SOLVE. Pearce-Mushen was rec- ognized with the honor at the Feb. 6 Cannon Beach City Council meeting for her 10 years of service with the SOLVE, an organization that facilitates cleanup efforts on beaches, parks, neighborhoods and other natural spaces. SOLVE program manag- er Joy Hawkins recognized Pearce-Mushen for leading more than 41 events, which involved organizing more than 4,000 volunteers. Hawkins said the beach cleanup events she has organized alone have helped remove 44,000 pounds of debris from Cannon Beach BRENNA VISSER/CANNON BEACH GAZETTE Jenee Pearce-Mushen accepts leader of the year award from SOLVE representatives Quintin Bauer and Joy Hawkins at Cannon Beach City Hall. over the past decade. “Jenee is always there, al- ways ready to jump for an op- portunity every time we reach out to her,” Hawkins said. “Thank you for always being ready.” Pearce-Mushen said she was honored to accept the award, but insisted on swivel- ing the spotlight on the volun- teers. “This really should be go- ing to all of them. They are the ones who make it happen,” she said. Janice Kay Martin, age 77, of Cannon involvement at her beloved Stephanie Inn. Jan’s greatest joy was her two grandchil- Beach, Oregon, and Indian Wells, California, passed away Feb. 10, 2018, after a year and a dren, Stephen and Kaylee. They were her priority, and gave her the most happiness as half battle with cancer. she watched them play sports, or Born Jan. 4, 1941, in Bis- marck, North Dakota, Janice Kay just laughing and hanging out with them. Schlabach was raised on a farm in Jan spent the summers in Can- Driscoll, North Dakota, where she non Beach, and the winters at her lived with her parents, a brother home in Indian Wells, California, and four older sisters. Jan gradu- ated from Driscoll High School, where she and Steve first made the and then attended Bismarck Junior desert their second home in 1986. College. Jan has endeared another large In 1960, Jan moved west to The family of friends in the desert who Dalles, Oregon, to begin a new life loved her, and loved to be around Janice Martin her. adventure and be near her sister, Jan’s graciousness and com- Lois, and family. There she met mitment to her family, friends, and Steve Martin, and they were mar- ried Sept. 4, 1967. They traveled back to Jan’s employees through the years has made her home town of Driscoll, and were married in a most respected woman. In addition to her her childhood church for the ceremony. Jan love of friends and family, Jan loved to dance and Steve joyfully added to their family by and dance and dance, and playing the piano adopting a beautiful baby girl, Stephanie, in wherever she found one. She shared her love October 1971; from that day forward she was of life with everyone she met, and is remem- bered for her sincere caring, enthusiasm, and their finest treasure. Jan worked for Harvey Aluminum for her way of “saying it like it is!” Jan is survived by her daughter, Stepha- many years, and in 1979 she and Steve moved to Cannon Beach, Oregon, and embarked on nie Snyder, and her husband Ryan Snyder; their next life chapter, and partnership in the her grandchildren, Stephen and Kaylee; her hospitality business and real estate develop- sister, Barbara Ness of Houston, Texas; and ment. an abundance of nieces and nephews, who all Over the next many years, they immersed love and adore her. Jan will be greatly missed. themselves in hotel remodels, new restau- rants, RV parks and community involvement. Services will be held on the following Jan worked hands-on in every department of dates and times: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at 1 p.m., at North their business, and was known for her incred- ible work ethic, and rolling up her sleeves to Coast Family Fellowship in Seaside, Oregon, with a reception to follow at the church. get the job done. Friday, March 9, 2018, at 1 p.m., at the In- In 1993, Jan and Steve realized their dream endeavor as they built and opened the ternational Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Stephanie Inn, which they named after their West 13th Street and Cherry Heights Road, daughter, Stephanie, in Cannon Beach. To- The Dalles, Oregon, immediately followed day, people from all over the world come to by a reception at Sunshine Mill & Quenett Cannon Beach to be guests at the Stephanie Winery, 901 E. Second St. in The Dalles. Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Inn, and Jan warmly greeted every guest as if the Desert Horizons Country Club, Club welcoming them into her own family home. When her husband Steve passed away in Room, 44900 Desert Horizons Drive, Indian 2000 after his three-year battle with cancer, Wells, CA 92210. Rather than flowers, the family requests Jan carried on the business with the help and partnership of her son-in-law, Ryan Snyder, that donations be made to Seaside High and her daughter, Stephanie Snyder. Jan re- School in honor of the Jan Martin Memorial tired in 2004, but remained active with her Scholarship Fund. Obituary Policy The Cannon Beach Gazette publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.dailyastorian.com/forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Daily Astorian office, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. 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