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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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