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A2 • Friday, June 28, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com OBITUARIES Zachary Roy ‘Zac’ Ramey Lawrence Dan ‘Bud’ Johns Eugene ‘Gene’ Howard Gilbertson Seaside June 16, 1948–June 11, 2019 Seaside Jan. 15, 1936 — June 12, 2019 Seaside Aug. 10, 1940 — June 12, 2019 Zachary Roy “Zac” Ramey was born June 16, 1948, in Wenatchee, Wash- ington, to Ransom Ramey and Viola Sakrison Ramey. His folks owned a small farm in the hillsabove Man- son, Washington. The family moved from there to Goldendale, and then to Van- couver, Washing- ton, as his father worked building dams. After his father’s death in 1961, he and his mother moved to Seaside, Oregon. When Zac was invited to leave Clatsop County, they moved to Seattle to live with his brother, Tim. Zac gradu- ated from high school, and from community college in auto mechanics, while in Seattle. Zac was involved in the Seattle music and drug scene in the 1960s, working at various jobs. When he moved back to Seaside, he worked for Boise Cascade until he opened his own repair shop, Ham- let Hummers, operating it until his retirement. His next calling was teaching auto mechanic courses at Clatsop Community College. Zac had a life-chang- ing salvation experience in a small church in Snohom- ish, Washington. He com- muted from Seaside to Sno- homish weekly to go to church for months. Even- tually he found a church in Hammond, Oregon, where he met his wife, Carolyn. Together they continued their walk of faith, and were active in their local church community. Zac was inde- pendent and adventuresome, living life full throttle with humor and kind- ness. He had a great love for epic trips by boat, 4-by-4, motor- cycle, quad and bicycle. It was on one of these escapades that he passed. After helping to build his aluminum boat, the Viola Helen, Zac took it up the Inland Passage to Alaska and visited his cousin, Dan, and family. The off-road trip on his motorcycle from Canada to Mexico was also a highlight. Zac will be missed by his beloved Carolyn, his neph- ews Sean and Rance, his brother Tim, relatives, friends and his fellow adventurers. Zac enjoyed being s ome- what outrageous and irrev- erent, but he knew he was a forgiven and dearly loved child of God. He loved to share his love for God with others. God be with you, Zaccy, until we meet again. His service will be at North Coast Family Fellow- ship on Saturday, June 29, at 1 p.m. We welcome your stories, your friendship and your laughter as we cele- brate his unique life. June 7 GEARHART FIRE DEPT. FIRE LOG 2:22 p.m., 6th Street, Gearhart: Emergency medical response. Lawrence Dan “Bud” Johns passed away on June 12, 2019, after a short illness. Bud was born in Ronan, Montana, to L’Dee and Carmelita (Scanlon) Johns on Jan. 15, 1936. The family moved to Bux- ton, Oregon, when Bud was a young child. Bud graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955. In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a military police offi cer. After his service, he worked in the fl ooring and tile trade. An avid out- doorsman, Bud enjoyed fi shing, hunting and camping. He was an expert trap shooter, earn- ing multiple awards on the state level. He enjoyed square dancing, bowling and golfi ng. He was a member of OBITUARY POLICY The Seaside Signal publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a fl ag 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. No- tices 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 offi ce, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, cal 503-325-3211, ext. 257. 1:06 p.m., McCormick Gar- dens, Gearhart: Smoke, odor of smoke. 7:45 p.m., Dawson, Warrenton: Emergency medical response. 4:35 p.m., Osprey, Warrenton: Emergency medical response. June 4 June 8 6:12 p.m., Highway 101, Gear- hart: Emergency medical ser- vice. 9:17 a.m., Wakeman, Gearhart: Emergency medical response. 6:13 p.m., McCormick Gar- dens, Gearhart: Smoke, odor of smoke. 8:37 p.m., Highway 101, War- renton: Motor vehicle accident with injuries. June 5 9:55 a.m., Highway 101, War- renton: Emergency medical service. 12:19 p.m., Pacifi c Way and Marion: Emergency medical response. June 9 11:46 p.m., Sixth Street, Gear- hart: Emergency medical re- sponse. June 10 June 6 4:06 a.m., F Street, Gearhart: Emergency medical response. 2:39 p.m., McCormick Gardens, Gearhart: Smoke scare, odor of smoke. 7:25 p.m., 3rd Street, Gearhart: Emergency medical response. 5:25 p.m., Highway 101, Gear- hart: Emergency medical re- sponse. June 13 6:54 p.m., Highway 101, Gear- hart: Emergency medical re- sponse. man Lane, Warrenton: Hazard- ous conditions reported. June 17 6:58 a.m., Highway 101, War- renton: Emergency medical response. June 18 11:04 a.m., Manion Drive, Surf Pines: Emergency medical re- sponse. Eugene “Gene” How- ard Gilbertson passed away June 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a fi erce battle with conges- tive heart failure. He was a strong opponent who never gave up demonstrating his competitive spirit, but in the end, the fi ght was too much. Gene was born in St. Helena, Cal- ifornia, on Aug. 10, 1940, to Rolf and Mil- dred Gilbertson. He was the middle child, and is survived by his older brother, Orin, and younger brother, Gary. He graduated from North Salem High School in 1959, where he was a state cham- pion in track and fi eld. He received scholarships in track and fi eld, football and academics to attend Lin- fi eld, graduating in 1964. While at Linfi eld, Gene met the love of his life, Bev- erly, and married her in Mill Valley, California, in 1964. They shared their love for almost 55 years together. Gene moved to Seaside in 1965 to teach physical education and coach basket- ball and track. After earning a library degree from Port- land State University, he served as librarian at Central School, Cannon Beach Ele- mentary School, Broadway Middle School and Seaside High School. In 1973, he was hired as head track coach at Sea- side High School, retiring in 2007. “Mr. G,” in his years of teaching and coaching, numerous students and ath- letes were affected by his encouragement, inspira- tion and his ability to see the potential in all. The tangible success resulted in four state cham- pionship teams, and 35 individual state champi- ons, earning him Track and Field Coach of the Year three times for the state of Oregon. While proud of these achievements, he would rather discuss the countless indi- vidual athletes he coached, and their personal best sto- ries. These accom- plishments were a testament to his ability to motivate people to achieve success they may have believed beyond their capabilities. Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, papa and great-papa. His wife, Beverly, two chil- dren, Shawn and Lisa, their spouses, six grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, two brothers and four nieces will miss his love, advice, excel- lent supervisory skills, com- petitiveness and his can-do spirit. He was an educator, men- tor, friend, master gardener, golfer, carpenter, cook and adept salmon fi sher, which resulted in many amaz- ing salmon dinners. He had unconditional love for all, even when occasionally out- fi shed or bested on the golf course. His family, and all who were infl uenced by his spirit, will deeply miss him. A celebration of Gene’s life will occur on Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at Beacon On Broadway in Seaside, Oregon. In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation to fund the Gene Gilbertson Memo- rial Scholarship. Donations can be sent in his name to Seaside Scholarships, P.O. Box 332, Seaside, OR 97138, or donate online at seasides- cholarships.com/donate. Please indicate the dona- tion is for the Gene Gilbert- son Fund within the notes/ memo on the check, or in the “Add a Note” section online. 10:15 p.m., Marion, Gearhart: Vegetation on fi re. June 14 9:57 a.m., D Street, Gearhart: Emergency medical response. June 15 7:22 a.m., Seventh Street, Gear- hart: Emergency medical re- sponse. June 11 12:20 a.m., Pinehurst Road, Warrenton: Mobile home fi re. the Knights of Columbus, Elks, Moose, American Legion and Eagles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann, and is survived by fi ve chil- dren, 11 grand- children, and 10 great-grandchil- dren. Bud was loved, and he will be missed by his family and friends. Mass inten- tions for Bud and Joann will be said at the following churches: Our Lady of Victory Roman Cath- olic Church in Seaside, Ore- gon, on Satur- day, June 29, at 4 p.m., and Sat- urday, July 6, at 4 p.m.; St. Francis Xavier Cath- olic Church in Sutherlin, Oregon, on Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 a.m.; and Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado, on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 a.m. June 16 5:31 p.m., Highway 101, Dory- SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Get the Seaside Signal mailed to your home or business address for only $40.50 a year Local News • Seagull Sports • Community Calendar & Much More Call 800-781-3214 to Subscribe or sign up at: seasidesignal.com/subscribe-now Name: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Email Address: Please mail with $40.50 payment to: Seaside Signal, 949 Exchange St., Astoria, OR 97103