September 29, 2017 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 3A
OBITUARIES
Shelley McEwen Dahl
Jack John Rubino Jr.
Seattle
Sept. 27, 1952 — Aug. 3, 2017
Astoria
July 8, 1949 — Aug. 22, 2017
Shelley Dahl died on Aug. 3, 2017 at her skilled at working with congregations in crisis,
home in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by a confl ict or transition, fi nding paths to reconcilia-
few of her favorite things: family, friends, music, tion that were mutually respectful and ultimately
fl owers and champagne.
transformational.
Born Sept. 27, 1952, to Marga-
Shelley served in several capaci-
ret Mary Jane Hawkins and Donald
ties in her role as COM member, in-
McEwen in Pendleton, Oregon, she
cluding leading examination teams
graduated from Rogers High School
for new or transferring clergy, and
in Spokane, Washington, attended
more recently as co-moderator of
Washington State University for one
an exceedingly challenging admin-
year, and transferred to the University
istrative commission. In whatever
of Washington, where she graduated
capacity Shelley was called to serve,
with a bachelor of arts degree in busi-
she demonstrated a listening heart, a
ness administration in 1974. With her
sly sense of humor and a keen intel-
vivacious love for life and energetic
ligence.
Shelley Dahl
spirit, Shelley landed a job as a fl ight
Her colleagues were her friends,
attendant at TWA, based out of New
and she has left an indelible mark on
York City, before returning to Seat-
them and the churches of the Seattle
tle to become the administrative assistant to the Presbytery. Shelley’s theological perspective,
president of SeaFirst Bank. She was married for study of scripture and relationship with God
25 years while becoming the loving and joyful made her a vital part of change in the church for
mother to two boys, Adam and Hunter.
the inclusion of LGBTQ individuals in marriage,
Shelley is known for her involvement at the leadership and ordination. Her heart for others,
Women’s University Club (WUC), where she and love for Christ’s people, drove her work and
served as trustee for Music, Dance and Games play.
and was beloved for her peacemaking skills, ad-
For those who knew Shelley, her life and ac-
ministrative skills and organizational wizardry. complishments cannot be captured in words. We
She loved being part of the Posting Party and remember her crazy laugh — accompanied by
other drama opportunities!
that electric smile — with head tilted back, gasp-
In addition to the creation of Women Who ing for air with delight. Her words were always
Wear Hats and Ballroom Dancing at the Club, surrounded by her perfectly clad hot red lips, and
Shelley served on several steering committees, her wisdom brought rooms to respectful silence
including Membership, House, Long Range and affi rmative head nods.
Planning, and the Nominating Committee,
We hold close her invitations to play at her
which selects and oversees the installation of the beautiful home in Cannon Beach with memories
new trustees and the club president.
of dinners, conversations and walks on the beach.
Shelley also brought in “The Belle of Am- Shelley was loved for that inviting devilish side
herst,” Maria Glanz’s one-woman show about that was no stranger to the power of a shocking
Emily Dickenson, which was one of the most f-word, when necessary. Her home was clad in
popular and well attended performances in the beautiful bird’s nests, treasured for their intricate
club’s history. Shelley was a vital force in fos- synthesis of nature and messy debris.
tering relationships within the board for many
She loved crows, designer pillows, bright
years, and created many memories as a fun-lov- colored slip-ons and her 1970s Vespa. Christ-
ing and instrumental contributor to the many en- mas will be quiet without the Christmas Cook-
deavors of the WUC. She will be missed as her ie Exchange she hosted for 38 years, where she
creativity, acting debuts and zeal for life made shared her Martha Stewart sugar cookie cutouts
her a wonderful member for many years.
of crows, lips and Christmas trees she spent days
As a member of the Queen Anne Fortnight- preparing and decorating.
ly, Shelley jumped in whenever needed offering
Shelley leaves behind her sons Adam Dahl
beautiful touches and elegant fl are. She made ta- (Troy Woodworth) and Hunter Dahl, and many
ble centerpieces, presented invigorating speech- friends, colleagues, and pastors who will miss
es about tough topics, and began her term as her at their meetings and parties, always arriving
president in 2017. She was known for her kind- in style in her black 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
ness, keen sense of style, and generosity. Shelley Sixty Special.
will be sorely missed and remembered as one of
Shelley served God well, and her life was
the brightest stars they’ve known.
celebrated at a Memorial Service and Witness to
One of Shelley’s greatest joys was her service the Resurrection on Sept. 27, 2017, at 10 a.m.
to her church. She was a longtime member, Ste- at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, with a re-
phen Minister and ordained ruling elder at Uni- ception at Women’s University Club.
versity Presbyterian Church. In 2009, she began
In lieu of fl owers, Shelley wished for any
to serve at the presbytery of Seattle on the Com- gifts to be directed to either: the Seattle Presby-
mittee on Ministry (COM). In all that she did, tery, 1013 Eighth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; or the
Shelley exemplifi ed grace, hospitality, wisdom Women’s University Club, 1105 Sixth Ave., Se-
and a deep abiding faith. She was particularly attle, WA 98101.
Jack Rubino Jr., 68, of Astoria, passed
Along with his love of music, bowling and
away on Aug. 22 in Portland, Oregon, after a pool, Jack will always be remembered for his
long battle with diabetes and kidney
quick wit, and great sense of humor,
and love of the Dallas Cowboys.
failure.
He leaves behind brothers Ron
He was born July 8, 1949, in
Rubino and his wife, Joanne, of
Vallejo, California, to Jack and Es-
Warrenton, Oregon, and Vince Ru-
ther Rubino. The family moved to
bino and his wife, Ann, of Gear-
Astoria in 1959, where he attend-
hart, Oregon; sister Connie Maize
ed John Jacob Astor grade school
(Rubino) and her husband, Steve,
and graduated from Astoria High
of Phoenix, Arizona; along with nu-
School in 1968. After graduation,
merous nieces and nephews.
he proudly served his country in the
He was preceded in death by
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Upon returning home, he Jack John Rubino his mother, Esther, and father, Jack
Rubino Sr.; sister Darlene Hubbell
worked for American Can Compa-
(Rubino); brother Audie Nelson;
ny, commercially fi shed Bristol Bay
Alaska with his father and brothers, worked sister Barbara Paveglio (Nelson); and sister
for The Oregonian and later started his own Shirley Johnson (Nelson).
A private interment will be at Ocean View
DJ business. He was a member of the Ameri-
Cemetery.
can Legion as well as the Elks Lodge.
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Renee Gross
Seaside
Oct. 28, 1924 — Sept. 20, 2017
Renee was born in San Francisco to until the very end, inviting everyone she met
Richard and Berenice Gross. She attended to come and play bridge.
She was a nature lover, and passion-
Lowell High School, and earned a degree
in microbiology at University of California ate supporter of the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-
Berkeley. She worked in public
mals and animal advocate groups
health for the Centers for Disease
around the globe.
Control and Prevention and the
Renee was preceded in death by
University of Alaska in Juneau and
her sister, Jean Gross. She is sur-
Fairbanks.
vived by her sister, Ella Driscoll,
Renee retired, and then trav-
and niece Danielle Driscoll.
eled the U.S. by recreational ve-
Family and friends are invited
hicle with her beloved cat, Jade.
to attend her memorial service on
She later published a travelogue of
Saturday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at
her cross-country adventures. She
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary, 220 N.
often wintered with her friends in
Renee Gross
Holladay Drive in Seaside, Ore-
Kingsville. Texas. She settled in
gon.
Mount Vernon, Washington, and
In lieu of fl owers, please make a
fi nally in Seaside, Oregon.
An avid bridge player, she was a mem- small donation in her name to one of the fol-
ber of Juneau, Fairbanks, Mount Vernon and lowing charities: the ASPCA ; Spay & Neuter
Seaside American Contract Bridge League Thrift Shop of Seaside, Oregon; Jean Gross
clubs. She attended numerous contract Memorial Scholarship at the University of
bridge tournaments across the country. In Alaska Southeast; and Gross/Clark Scholar-
high school, Renee and her twin sister, Ella, ship at San Francisco State University.
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is in care of
were All-Western Team Four champs, win-
ning at historic Treasure Island. As an adult, arrangements. Visit www.hughes-ransom.
she achieved her goal of becoming a Life com to share memories and sign the online
Master. She was an evangelist for the game guest book.
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