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A2 • Friday, September 27, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com OBITUARIES Gerry Owens Obituary: Elnora Faye Hertig Redmond June 6, 1936 — Sept. 10, 2019 Aug. 23, 1932 — Sept. 13, 2019 On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, Gerry (Scar- borough) Owens passed away at the age of 83, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Gerry was born June 6, 1936, in Seaside, Oregon, to James and Lucille Scar- borough. She received her teaching degree from the Oregon College of Education in 1958. She married Ted Owens June 8, 1957, and raised two children, Judy and Richard. She taught elementary school for over 25 years throughout Ore- gon, including Broadbent, Port- land, Umatilla and Cottrell. She also taught reading recovery to children and adults. Additionally, she worked for a time with her father at Scarborough and Daughter, selling heavy machinery and equipment. Gerry had a passion for people and travel. She never met a person she didn’t immedi- ately call a friend. Her mother said she “col- lected friends as others collected trinkets.” It wasn’t uncommon for her to just drop in unannounced to visit friends, who all wel- comed her. She traveled throughout the U.S., includ- ing Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, the U.K., Scotland, Vietnam and New Zealand. Besides living in Oregon most of her life, she also lived in Col- orado and Texas. Gerry also loved art, reading, playing cards and pets. She painted and sold “Owl Boards” for many years and shared her love of paint- ing with her grandchildren by tak- ing them to many art camps. She loved being in book clubs and play- ing bridge with her friends. Her best friend the last few years was her dog, Jagger. Gerry was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother Jeff. She is survived by her children, Judy (Randy Farless) and Rich (Candi); her broth- ers, Jim (Katie) and Vernon (Pat) Scarborough; brother-in-law Dennis; and grandchildren Nicole, Matt, Cody and Savanna Owens and Jordan Farless; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Satur- day, Oct. 19, at 1:30 p.m., at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. In lieu of fl owers please, consider sending donations to Thelma’s Place (Redmond, Ore- gon) or the Alzheimer’s Association. Elnora Faye Hertig, known as “Keni” to all, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, under a full harvest moon. She was born to Bessie and Frank Ken- nedy in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Aug. 23, 1932. She was the youngest of six children, and was preceded in death by all of her siblings. Her father passed away while she was a young girl, and her mother supported the family, working in the shipyards of Port- land at night, after working as a nurse during the day. Once Keni met Carl Hertig, she was smitten. They married on Feb. 23, 1952. There were truly the loves of each other’s lives. They began their life together in Seaside, establishing a business, Reed & Hertig, rais- ing their two children, creating friendships that endured a lifetime. In later years, they enjoyed the desert, their incredible ocean view, and world travel with family and friends. After Carl’s sudden passing in 1997, Keni displayed strength and courage as she soldiered on. She involved herself in her community, duplicate bridge, exploring the Oregon wine country and hosting tables at various fundraising events. Keni was known by all to be generous to her family, friends, local organizations and countless others. She was also a sports fan, a kind and lovely per- son with elegance and style. She was lots of fun, and had a great sense of humor. Keni lived a great life, and never forgot how fortu- nate she was. She is survived by her daugh- ter, Kelly (Wayne), son Kevin (Katie), and her grandchildren, Kelsey and Karl. Her family would like to thank her loving and dedicated caregivers and Lower Colum- bia Hospice who enabled Keni to remain in her home until her passing. In Keni’s memory, play a good bridge hand, enjoy lunch with a friend, marvel at the clouds, savor each sunset, share fond memories, tip extravagantly and make a contribution to your favorite charity. At her request, no service will be held. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. OBITUARY POLICY MEMORIALS Gerry Owens Saturday, Oct. 19 OWENS, Gerry — Celebration of life at 1:30 p.m., Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. 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. Notices 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. RESPONDER REPORTS SEASIDE POLICE DEPT. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG 11:57 p.m., 300 block Avenue FIRE & circumstances RESCUE A: SEASIDE Suspicious PUBLIC SAFETY are reported. LOG Sept. 18 Aug. 22 Sept. 2 6:25 a.m., Avenue A: Emer- gency medical response. 7:36 p.m., Highway 101, Gear- hart: Emergency medical ser- vice. 4:00 p.m., First and Edge- wood, Seaside: Motor vehicle/ pedestrian accident. Assist other agency. 9:22 a.m., 18th Avenue and N. Prom: Brush/grass fi re. Sept. 13 12:27 a.m., 1000 block S. Hol- laday: A person is arrested on a warrant. Sept. 13 1:56 p.m., Ave. B: A person is arrested on a warrant. 7:34 p.m., N. Edgewood: Emergency medical response. 8:17 p.m., Ninth Avenue: An assault is reported. 7:48 p.m., S. Edgewood: Emer- gency medical response. Sept. 14 8:55 p.m., Avenues T and U area: Fire investigation. 11:13 a.m., 1200 block Beach Drive: Assist other agency. 11:33 p.m., Avenue N and Lin- coln: Suspicious circumstanc- es are reported. 1:35 a.m., Ave. G: Emergency medical response. Sept. 14 10:13 p.m., 500 block Avenue A: Emergency medical re- sponse. 4:50 p.m., Roosevelt and Ave- nue A: Motor vehicle accident with serious injuries is report- ed. Sept. 19 5:53 p.m., S. Roosevelt: Emer- gency medical response. Gearhart Fire Log from Aug. 20-Sept. 8 GEARHART FIRE DEPT. FIRE LOG Aug. 23 6:34 a.m., Beaumaris Lane, Gearhart: Motor vehicle acci- dent with injuries. Aug. 24 12:00 noon: Lewis and Clark Rd., Seaside: Emergency med- ical service. 4:00 p.m., Lewis and Clark Rd., Seaside: Emergency medical service. Aug. 25 Aug. 27 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 12:31 p.m., 1700 block 12th Avenue: A disturbance is re- ported. 1:56 p.m., Forest Drive: Emer- gency medical response. 10:45 a.m., Sandy Ridge Lane, Gearhart: Emergency medical service. Sept. 16 8:59 p.m., Manion, Surf Pines: Attempted illegal burning. 6:50 p.m., Fourth Street, Sea- side: Structure fi re. Aug. 21 11:31 p.m., Manion, Surf Pines: Emergency medical service. 11:04 p.m., 400 block S. Wah- anna: Caller requests welfare check on a friend from whom they had received a self-harm- ing text message. Police went to the residence and spoke with the subject’s mother who said she was aware of the situation and a treatment plan in place. 4:31 a.m., 11th Avenue: Emer- gency medical response; offi - cer on scene. Sept. 17 8:59 a.m., Highway 26: Single vehicle rollover. 4:42 p.m., Spruce and Wah- anna: Emergency medical re- sponse. Offi cer on scene. 2:12 p.m., Highway 101 and Dooley Lane, Gearhart: Motor vehicle accident with injuries. 9:30 p.m., Highway 101 and West Lake Lane, Warrenton: Motor cycle accident with in- juries. 6:57 a.m., E Street, Gearhart: Special outside fi re. 8:50 a.m., E Street, Gearhart: Special outside fi re. Sept. 8 5:27 a.m., Highway 101 and Surf Pines Rd.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries. 10:48 p.m., Highway 101, Gearhart: Emergency medical service. 5:50 p.m., Pine Ridge, Gear- hart Loop: Smoke scare. Aug. 20 3:32 p.m., Avenue E: A person lying on the sidewalk is ad- vised people are complaining about him. Sept. 5 8:41 p.m., Manion, Surf Pines: Attempted illegal burning. False information OREGON STATE POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Aug. 28 Aug. 30 1:32 p.m., Railroad, Gearhart: Emergency medical service. Aug. 31 1:00 p.m., Pacifi c Way: Assis- tance rendered. southbound lanes of Hwy 101 near Ensign Lane. The drivers chased each other, passed each other, and bumped/hit each other’s cars. One vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole, while the other driver left the scene and continued south. Seaside po- lice offi cers stopped the fl ee- ing driver. Both drivers were cited and released for reckless driving. Classic Towing towed both vehicles. The highway was completely shut down for an extended time while a Pa- cifi c Power crew responded to clear the downed power lines. ODOT, Warrenton Fire, and Medix Ambulance assisted on scene. Road rage incident On Sept. 20 at 5:16 p.m. on Highway 101 near Sunset Beach Lane, Toni Lynn Couch, 57 of Seaside, and John Adams Knapp, 22, address unknown, were charged with reckless driving following a road rage incident. Oregon State police say two adult drivers became heavily engaged in a road rage incident, beginning in the On Sept. 20 at 5:56 p.m., Darlene Marie Humes, 55 of Seaside, was charged with providing false information in connection with a firearm transfer. A male from Sea- side was involved but not on scene at the time of police arrival. Oregon State police say a prohibited person was denied a firearms transfer; a trooper was dispatched to the Hamlet Quick Stop. The prohibited person was no longer on scene. Paperwork was secured. The denied per- son was contacted the next day by Oregon State police. Sept. 16 9:43 a.m., 1100 block S. Down- ing: Welfare check. I got screened. Now, I’m talking about it. 11:39 a.m., 3100 block Sunset Blvd.: Dog complaint. 2:31 p.m., Broadway Park: Suspicious circumstances are reported. 3:15 p.m., Avenue S and Wah- anna: A person is arrested on a warrant. 5:23 p.m., 12th and Wahanna: Police are unable to locate young girls reported throwing things at passing vehicles. Screening can prevent colorectal cancer or catch the #2 cancer killer early when it’s highly treatable. Most people get screened because they’re encouraged by someone they know and trust. So if you’ve been screened, please talk about your experience. And encourage others to get screened too. Sept. 17 7:08 a.m., 900 block N. Frank- lin: Caller reports person on porch of a vacant residence; subject tells police he is look- ing for recyclables and will be moving along. 7:40 a.m., Chamber restrooms: A transient loitering in the area is advised to move along. 10:23 p.m., 700 block S. Wah- anna: A disturbance is report- ed. COLORECTAL CANCER Sept. 18 The cancer you can prevent. 9:22 a.m., 2100 block S. Edge- wood: Phone harassment is reported. TheCancerYouCanPrevent.org 5:39 p.m., 33000 block Beer- man Creek Road: Caller re- ports fi nding possible human hip bone at the cemetery; of- fi cer responding determines it is the bone of an animal. 9:45 p.m., Avenue A: Assis- tance is rendered. Gretchen Darnell Seaside, Oregon Sept. 19 3:17 p.m., Holladay and Sixth Avenue: Offi cers are unable to locate a vehicle described by a caller as being driven in a reckless manner. 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