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2A • December 7, 2018 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Diagrams for lighthouse are discovered in an attic ‘Terrible Tilly’ blueprints dated in 1880 By Brenna Visser Seaside Signal Despite the fame and nu- merous books written about her, much is still not known about “Terrible Tilly,” the lighthouse perched precari- ously on a rock offshore of Tillamook Head. For years, Tilly enthusi- asts have debated the ambi- guity of certain details, such as the design specifics of the staircases, windows and other features. Even confirmation about who designed the light- house remained fuzzy. Some of these debates can finally be put to rest by what appears to be recently-dis- covered copies of the original blueprints for the famous Til- lamook Rock Lighthouse. The diagrams, printed on parchment paper, are dated April 22, 1880 — a little less than a month before construc- tion of the lighthouse began — and signed by George Lewis Gillespie Jr., the man believed to be the head light- house engineer. The light- house, decommissioned in 1957, was called Terrible Til- ly for the stormy conditions of its location and has stood vacant for decades. “This is very exciting for those of us who like to nerd out about the lighthouse,” said Elaine Trucke, executive director of the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. The blueprints were brought to the museum’s at- tention by Richard Proctor, who found the maps tucked away in the rafters of his War- renton home in 1998 — then held onto them for 20 years. “With my career in water work, I thought they were cool,” he said. BRENNA VISSER Elaine Trucke, executive director of the Cannon Beach His- tory Center and Museum, looks at what could be copies of the original blueprints for the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Proctor worked in marine construction with Bergerson Construction for more than 30 years. “There was a cer- tain sentiment,” he said. Proctor assumed they were working prints given their tattered condition, but had no sense of their age. Be- cause he knew the previous owner of his home worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Proctor thought it was possible they were very old and possibly original, but ultimately decided to keep them in storage. He didn’t think about them again until about a month ago, after hearing there was a lecture about the lighthouse coming up by Brian Ratty, a local author who recently published “Til- lamook Rock Lighthouse: History & Tales of Terrible Tilly.” He decided to pull out the maps and show them to Ratty, who he said was immediately intrigued. After confirming they could be significant, he donated them to the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. “It’s been fun to see the little buzz they’ve created,” Proctor said. “It’s very nice to see that they will be well cared for.” While clearly old, it’s unlikely the maps are the original drawings, as there are outlines around the prints that make them appear like copies. But they could be the maps used at the construction site in 1880, with evidence of coffee stains and burn marks from being held up to candle- light. Because very few records were kept about the early days of the lighthouse, the maps are significant because they confirm questions his- torians have had about the landmark for years. For example, the light- house today has portholes, but the drawings show the original lighthouse had reg- ular windows — possibly blown out by rough winter storms. The lighthouse today is made with limestone from a recent renovation — the drawings show the original structure was built with gran- ite from a quarry in south- eastern Oregon. The most satisfying con- firmation, however, was the signature. “It has always been thought to be Gillespie, but other than some references from the Bureau of Light- houses, I’ve never seen a plan with his name on it,” Trucke said. Lance Sawrey Gearhart Aug. 28, 1956 — Nov. 19, 2018 With great sadness, we announce the pass- dangerous weather conditions. Finally, Lance ing of Lance Robert Sawrey, 62, who passed worked at the Clatsop County Historical So- away peacefully in his home on Nov. 19, 2018. ciety, where he put his interest in history and Lance was born on Aug. 29, 1956, in Seat- woodworking skills to use at the Flavel House tle, Washington, to Leonard Edward Museum, Heritage Museum 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 years, and then relocated to South- ern California, where Lance attend- and vacationing in Hawaii with Lau- ed Newport Harbor High School. He rie. After living there for several years, Lance developed a deep ap- grew up surfing, playing baseball, preciation for Hawaiian culture and and learning to fly the family plane. history. He enjoyed spending time His father, a retired Navy veter- an, flew a PBY in the Korean War with his family, listening to music, clam digging, and riding his motor- and was a commercial pilot, which Lance Sawrey cycle. Lance was an extremely tal- fueled Lance’s passion and love of ented woodworker, and was known aviation. to many as the guy who could fix At the age of 17, Lance enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and served anything. Lance is survived by his wife, Laurie Saw- for four years as a cryptologic technician (CT) rey, to whom he was married for 35 years; with tours in Pensacola, Florida, and Guam. Lance joined the Coast Guard in 1980 as his daughter, Emma, and future son-in-law, an aviation mechanic, where he flew many Dustin; his son, Robert, and daughter-in-law, search and rescue missions. He began his tour Kylene, and grandchildren Robert, Makaila at Air Station Astoria in Oregon, where he met and Anthony. Everyone who knew Lance will remember his wife and best friend, Laurie Petersen, a na- tive Astorian. Lance was stationed at several him as a fun-loving, storytelling, down-to-earth locations around the country, including Air guy, and he will be greatly missed. He lived a Station Astoria, Oregon, Air Station Barbers full life of adventure and love; his memory will Point, Hawaii, and Air Station Brooklyn, New live on through those who knew him. A celebration of life gathering will be held York. After serving 16 years in the Coast Guard, at the Heritage Museum in Astoria on Sunday, Lance retired in 1996 in Astoria, Oregon. Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be Following his tenure in the Coast Guard, he worked as a mechanic at Lektro and Clat- made to Lower Columbia Hospice or the Clat- sop County Public Works. A few years later, sop County Historical Society in his name. Lance will be laid to rest at the National he was flying again, as he joined the team at Arctic Air and supported the Columbia River Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific located at Bar Pilots. He was responsible for hoisting the Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary and Crematory pilot down to the ship deck, and making sure the helicopter was maintained and ready for is in charge of the arrangements. Sarasue B. Berger Walla Walla, Washington Dec. 21, 1940 — April 6, 2018 On Friday, April 6, our beloved mother and grandmother “Nattie” died peacefully at home. She was born in Colorado, and later settled with her family in Hillsboro, Oregon. She is a graduate of Hillsboro High School, and served as Worthy Advisor for Rainbow Girls, while her future husband, Gary, served as Mas- ter Counselor of DeMolay. They met on a blind date, and he knew the moment he set eyes on her she would be his wife. They were married for 53 years at the time of his death. She was a devoted homemaker and business partner with her husband, owning the Cannon Beach Bakery and Geri’s Seafood and Chicken. She loved gardening, square dancing, painting, rodeos and playing pinochle with her friends at the Walla Walla Senior Center. In memoriam, donations in her name may be sent to Walla Walla Community Hospice. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jer- ry Davis of Hillsboro, Oregon, and her husband, Gary, in 2013. 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