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2A • November 30, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Janet C. McAllister Lance Sawrey Cannon Beach Sept. 27, 1937 — Nov. 10, 2018 Gearhart Aug. 28, 1956 — Nov. 19, 2018 Janet C. “Jan” (Bullock) McAllister died exercise and walk continuously. in Cannon Beach, Oregon on Saturday, Nov. She would walk with her daughter Anne 10, 2018, at the age of 81. frequently, having engaging conversations Jan is survived by her daughters, Anne about life, people she had met over the Kathryn Palamides and Kathleen years, and the vibrance of nature. Mary McAllister, both of Los That is why she fell in love with Angeles. Anne has two children, Oregon. Emilie and Glenn Palamides; and Jan was very creative, and fixed Kathleen has two children, Victo- up her cottage-style homes in both ria and Sarah Assad. Los Angeles and Cannon Beach. Jan was born and raised in the She had an eye for color, vibrant San Fernando Valley. She graduat- fashion, and décor. ed from Van Nuys High School in She also liked to cook, and was 1955, alongside schoolmates Rob- a tour-de-force in the kitchen, with ert Redford and Natalie Wood. She a devotion to comfort food her attended the University of Califor- Janet McAllister entire family enjoyed. Ever the nia, Los Angeles (UCLA), where perfectionist, she would wash and she majored in anthropology and, iron her professional outfits the later went on to get her elementary education evening before, to make sure her next day certificate from California State University, was the very best. Northridge. After moving to Oregon, she became She had a brief career as a grammar more engaged with the grandchildren. Noth- school teacher and as an airline hostess. ing would stop her from giving advice, help- While working, Jan met her husband, John ing them with their homework, remember- McAllister. They had two children, Anne ing their birthdays, or telling their parents and Katie. After six years of marriage they what works best. She would always say, divorced, and Jan decided to re-enter the “That’s what Grammys do.” A funeral is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 10 workforce. She worked as an advertising account ex- a.m., in Cannon Beach, at the Cannon Beach ecutive at the Los Angeles Times, and later Community Church, with a reception to fol- fulfilled one of her lifelong dreams of be- low. Pastor David Robinson will officiate coming a print model for the Nina Blanchard the ceremony. All are welcome to celebrate Agency. Eventually, Jan decided to move to Jan’s life. the Oregon Coast. Once in Oregon, Jan ex- Condolences may be sent to The panded her career and became a real estate Palamides Family, 106 N. Citrus Avenue, agent. Los Angeles, CA.90036. One thing you can say about Jan was Memorial donations in memory of Jan- that she dressed impeccably. She was very et can be made to the Cannon Beach Com- sophisticated, and carried herself well. munity Church Compassion/Deacon Fund, Though she had type 1 diabetes, she would P.O. Box 37, Cannon Beach, OR 97110. With great sadness, we announce the passing er conditions. Finally, Lance worked at the Clat- of Lance Robert Sawrey, 62, who passed away sop County Historical Society, where he put his interest in history and woodworking skills to peacefully in his home on Nov. 19, 2018. Lance was born on Aug. 29, 1956, in Seat- use at the Flavel House Museum, Heritage Mu- tle, Washington, to Leonard Edward seum and the Oregon Film Museum. Sawrey and Hazel Mae Sylvester. In 2015, Lance fully retired and The family lived in Seattle for six spent his time relaxing in Gearhart and vacationing in Hawaii with years, and then relocated to South- ern California, where Lance attended Laurie. After living there for several years, Lance developed a deep ap- Newport Harbor High School. He preciation for Hawaiian culture and grew up surfing, playing baseball, history. He enjoyed spending time and learning to fly the family plane. with his family, listening to music, His father, a retired Navy veteran, clam digging, and riding his motor- flew a PBY in the Korean War and cycle. Lance was an extremely tal- was a commercial pilot, which fueled Lance Sawrey ented woodworker, and was known Lance’s passion and love of aviation. to many as the guy who could fix At the age of 17, Lance enlisted anything. in the Navy during the Vietnam War, Lance is survived by his wife, Laurie Saw- and served for four years as a cryptologic tech- nician (CT) with tours in Pensacola, Florida, rey, to whom he was married for 35 years; his daughter, Emma, and future son-in-law, Dustin; and Guam. Lance joined the Coast Guard in 1980 as an his son, Robert, and daughter-in-law, Kylene, aviation mechanic, where he flew many search and grandchildren Robert, Makaila and Antho- and rescue missions. He began his tour at Air ny. Everyone who knew Lance will remember Station Astoria in Oregon, where he met his wife and best friend, Laurie Petersen, a native him as a fun-loving, storytelling, down-to-earth Astorian. Lance was stationed at several loca- guy, and he will be greatly missed. He lived a tions around the country, including Air Station full life of adventure and love; his memory will Astoria, Oregon, Air Station Barbers Point, Ha- live on through those who knew him. waii, and Air Station Brooklyn, New York. A celebration of life gathering will be held After serving 16 years in the Coast Guard, at the Heritage Museum in Astoria on Sunday, Lance retired in 1996 in Astoria, Oregon. Fol- Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. lowing his tenure in the Coast Guard, he worked In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made as a mechanic at Lektro and Clatsop County to Lower Columbia Hospice or the Clatsop Public Works. A few years later, he was flying County Historical Society in his name. Lance will be laid to rest at the National again, as he joined the team at Arctic Air and supported the Columbia River Bar Pilots. He Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific located at was responsible for hoisting the pilot down to Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary and Crematory is the ship deck, and making sure the helicopter was maintained and ready for dangerous weath- in charge of the arrangements. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG Nov. 6 1:49 p.m., N. Hemlock: An intoxicated female who became uncooperative while talking to police was given a courtesy ride home in a patrol car. Following up on the re- port of dead rabbits, rabbits are taken to a veterinarian to determine cause of death. The autop- sy report is inconclusive although poisoning is ruled out. Nov. 9 Nov. 8 9:27 a.m., N. Chinook: Police investigate a death. One incident of overnight camping is reported. Nov. 11 Nov. 7 1:07 p.m., Tolovana Park: Police respond to a report of dead bunnies by a res- ident. Check by police re- ports no dead bunnies in the specified area, but lots of live ones. 3:55 p.m., Tolovana Park: 2:29 p.m., E. Harrison: A German shepherd report- ed wandering on its own is reunited with its owner. 10:14 a.m.. Beach and Tolovana: Two medical vials were brought to the police department containing red fluid and tissue found on beach. Nov. 10 Three instances of over- night camping are reported. 11:59 a.m., 300 block S. Hemlock: Police are unable to locate a pos- sible intoxicated driver reported. Nov. 12 4:55 p.m., 1100 block S. Hemlock: A fugitive is ar- rested on a warrant. Nov. 13 9:02 p.m., 4000 block S. Hemlock: Police con- duct a welfare check on a husband as requested by a concerned wife. The husband is fine. The wife is advised. Nov. 14 6:50 p.m., Second Avenue and Highway 101: A traffic hazard is removed from the roadway. Nov. 15 10:24 p.m., W. Harrison: Police respond to a report of a gas line hit by an exca- vator; the fire department and NW Natural arrived to cap the pipe. Nov. 16 11:42 a.m., N. Hemlock: Police assist with a female subject who required hos- pital transport. Medics ar- rived to take the woman to Providence Seaside hospital. 5:18 p.m., N. Hemlock: A woman complaining of being short of breath was transported to Prov- idence Seaside hospital by the Cannon Beach fire department. Nov. 17 10:02 a.m., N. Hemlock: A lost hearing aid was turned in to police. Nov. 18 1:05 p.m., Sunset Beach: A surfer who sustained a serious gash to his head from the fin of a surfboard was transported to Prov- idence Seaside hospital. Nov. 19 8:07 a.m., Highway 101, Milepost 29.5: A deer reported still alive after being struck by a vehicle was humanely dispatched by a police officer. Nov. 21 1:00 p.m., Elk Creek Road: A person whose gas card was declined when he at- tempted to get gas said he would return immediately with the money but did not. Police located the individual who said they would pay that day. Nov. 22 Nov. 20 8:40 p.m., Elk Creek Road: A dog reported roaming the RV resort was unable to be located. 8:03 p.m., W. Siuslaw: A civil matter over a cab payment was settled by police presence. 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