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A2 • Friday, July 24, 2020 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com OBITUARY Marie D. Evans Harpole died June 13, 2020, in Sea- side, Oregon. She had fully lived each and every min- ute of her 96 and half year life — fi lling each day with an incredible love of family, a staunch Catholic faith and an unstoppable spirit. Born in 1924 in Mis- soula, Montana, Mom was an only child to Cap and Fifi Evans. Cap was raised on a rustic Montana cattle ranch and was a stoic, by the rules, career U.S. Forest Service ranger with a well-hidden, but deeply caring and empa- thetic heart. Fifi was a fun-loving, fi rst generation daughter of German immigrants. The small family moved often, following Cap’s Forest Ser- vice career. Mom was 100% her father’s personality. She grew up in the towns and woods of Mon- tana, attending small coun- try grade schools, and even- tually graduating from the University of Montana as a microbiologist. While there, Marie was a well-respected member of the sharpshoot- ing team — a skill she would later put to good use dispatching lawn moles with a shotgun. She met Jordan “John” Harpole, a World War II sailor, at the University of Montana in 1948. After a four-month whirlwind romance, they married, and remained together for the Vaughan earns promotion Marie D. Evans Harpole Seaside Jan. 19, 1924 — June 13, 2020 next 58 years. After their wedding, John and Marie spent their honey- moon sum- mer in a primi- tive, one-room cabin, deep in the Montana wil- derness, work- ing his dad’s gold mine. During that time, she became pregnant with Vern, the fi rst of their four children. She went on to have three more kids during the 35 years that they lived in Bend, Oregon, taking care of her high-maintenance husband and her children with never a complaint, lots of love and energy and occa- sional — but not wasted — emotion. Her family had the best nurturing, compassion- ate, fun, but disciplined lives imaginable. In addition to the love and energy she bestowed on her family, Marie was devoted to her friends — a voracious writer, she never forgot or missed a birthday, anniver- sary or special occasion. Friends and family alike were blessed with a card, a letter or note of concern. For nearly 60 years, Marie was a devoted and active member of the women’s benevolent organi- zation, PEO. Although she loved many things — including all forms of choco- late, pretty much any pickle, all-beef hotdogs and frosty root beer fl oats — Marie kept a short list of things she absolutely detested. This list consisted of cell phones, computers, kale and exercise! Each of her children has an anecdote on how spoiled they were. Vern (wife Karen and son Jordan): “Mom signed me up for science, not mys- tery or adventure, book of the month club when I was in third grade cause I was going to be a doctor. Kids would tease me all the time about how no other mother would peel and section their oranges in their lunch.” Ann (husband Don and son Adrian): “I grew up never knowing about laun- dry, or even knowing how to run the washing machine. Clothes were always clean and ironed and put away. She loved being our mom.” Mark (wife Anne, daugh- ter Jamie, granddaughter Linda and son Luke): “When my son Luke was killed in the car crash and Mom found out, I was told her fi rst words were ‘Oh poor Mark.’ Profound. When we were kids, she would take us to Mount Bachelor in the camper, and sit all day while we skied, to ensure we had a hot lunch.” Mary (husband Mike and son Sean): “As the young- est child, I’m told that I was spoiled the most … but that’s not my fault! Mom signed me up for ballet at the age of 5. Somehow she knew that I loved the arts and dance at that young age. At age 62, I am still dancing. Thanks mom! And I never knew that grapefruit didn’t come already perfectly sectioned.” Pretty perfect life for 94 years, and no compromise for all 96 and a half. Love ya and like ya, Mom. Her family wishes to thank the Lower Columbia Hospice caregivers for their kind, compassionate care of Marie in her fi nal months, and also Neawanna By the Sea for their excellent care of her. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Aug. 1 at Our Lady of Vic- tory Church in Seaside, Oregon. In lieu of fl owers, a dona- tion may be made to the Lower Columbia Hospice or PEO Chapter FE in Astoria, Oregon. R.J. Marx Chief Dave Ham announced the promotion of Offi cer Jess Vaughan to corporal on Tuesday. He started as a reserve offi cer in March 2014 and was hired as a full-time offi cer in June 2015. OBITUARY POLICY The Seaside Signal publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag 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 pub- lished at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.dai- lyastorian.com/forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyastorian. com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Daily As- torian office, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, cal 503-325-3211, ext. 257. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG SEASIDE POLICE DEPT. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG July 11 10:58 a.m., S. Columbia: A disturbance is reported. July 12 4:01 a.m., Exchange Street, Astoria, Columbia Memorial Hospital: A deceased person is reported. 1:59 p.m., Avenue G and dune: Caller reports elk in the dunes and is concerned about people interacting with them. Police observe elk in dunes, but no humans in the vicinity. 3:43 p.m., Convention Center parking lot: A person is advised of all the reasons why they shouldn’t leave their dog in a hot car. The dog was OK. 8:18 p.m., 800 block Avenue K: A disturbance is reported. 9:24 p.m., N. Holladay: Subjects reported going behind a funer- al home to shoot up drugs are gone prior to police arrival. 10 p.m., Avenue G and the beach: Caller reports fi reworks, elk, and young children all in the same area; police on arrival fi nd none of the above. July 13 12:37 a.m., Avenue B and S. Roosevelt: Caller reports someone throwing rocks at him. Police locate both parties and warn them both of their behavior. 11:19 p.m., 300 block Broad- way: Property crimes are reported. July 13 June 30 5:31 p.m., 1000 block Third Avenue: Fire investigation. 5:14 p.m., medical response, Doryman Lane, Warrenton. July 14 July 14 7:20 p.m., Turnaround: Proper- ty crimes are reported. 3:04 p.m., First and North Co- lumbia: Fire investigation. 6:18 p.m., medical response, North Marion, Gearhart. 11:56 p.m., Cove: Fireworks off ense. July 15 5:46 a.m. Ave G Bridge: Fire investigation. July 15 10:14 p.m., 300 block Avenue G: A disturbance is reported. July 16 10:37 a.m., 800 block 12th Avenue: Emergency medical response. 8:26 a.m., Avenue G: Sex crimes are reported. 2:06 p.m., Wahanna Road: Fire investigation. 10:23 p.m., 400 block S. Frank- lin: River water and rope rescue. 10:29 a.m., 2400 block U.S. Highway 101: A dog bite is reported. 2:30 p.m., Cartwright Park: Dog complaint. 5:45 p.m., 300 block Ninth Avenue: A person is arrested for violating a restraining order. 6:47 p.m., Broadway and Holla- day: Two Great Danes reported roaming at large are unable to be located. GEARHART FIRE DEPT. FIRE LOG 5:44 a.m., building fi re, Fifth Street, Gearhart. 1:59 a.m., emergency medical service, U.S. Highway 101 and Wild Daff odil, Warrenton. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG 7:32 p.m., emergency med- ical service, Seventh Street, Gearhart. 9:14 p.m., smoke scare, odor of smoke, Beaumaris, Warrenton. July 11 12:03 a.m., 1000 block S. Downing: Fire alarm. June 26 3:50 p.m., U Street Semaphore: Water rescue. 4:03 p.m., Semaphore 3: Water rescue. 8:40 a.m., Avenue B and the Prom: Inhabitants of a tent pitched on the beach are ad- vised of local ordinance. 11:32 p.m. Avenue A and Ocean shore: Fire investigation. 9:37 a.m., 800 block 13th Av- enue: Dogs reported roaming at large are collected by their owner. 9:51 a.m., 1000 block N. Roosevelt: Emergency medical response; the person is also arrested on a warrant. July 12 10:47 p.m., medical response, U.S. Highway 101, Gearhart. OREGON STATE POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Two-car accident On June 26 at 1:17 p.m. on U.S. Highway 101 and Old Pine Drive in Gearhart, troopers re- sponded to a two-car accident involving two Washington state drivers. One car rear ended another when traffi c slowed. Classic Towing was on scene. No injuries were reported. Warrant arrest June 24 June 25 SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE Car thefts 1:13 p.m., motor vehicle acci- dent with injuries, U.S. Highway 101, milepost 15.5, Warrenton. 9:33 p.m., emergency medical service, Shady Pines, Warrenton. June 28 6:53 p.m., emergency medical service, Dorymen, Warrenton. June 29 8:41 p.m., Smoke scare, odor of smoke, Seventh Street, Gearhart. On July 3 at 12:52 a.m. Jo- seph Gene Hubbard, 19, from Albany was arrested after being stopped on U.S. Highway 26 in Seaside for a moving vehicle violation. During investigation Hubbard could provide no proof of valid insurance and it was learned he is wanted on a warrant from Linn County. He was cited for violations and arrested on the Linn County warrant and lodged at the Clatsop jail. Seaside woman cited A 29-year-old Seaside woman tandem traveling with anoth- er driver in two cars July 3 at 4:05 p.m. was cited for mov- ing vehicle violations on U.S. Highway 26 at Milepost 13. Both drivers admitted to having no insurance and driving in violation of their probationary permits. Both cars were towed by Classic Towing and the occupants of the cars given a courtesy ride to Safeway in Seaside. Multiple families reported July 5 around 8 p.m. items taken from their cars while parked at Hug Point Beach State Park. State police are investigating. Clammer threat On July 8 at 9:24 a.m. at Eighth Avenue and N. Prom, an elderly man reported while digging clams on the beach, he was approached by a man who threatened to beat him up. The man said he was a commercial clammer and the sand bar was his spot. The older man said the other man stood over him with a shovel while he was on his knees digging up a clam. There was a witness to the incident and the commercial clammer’s name was given to state police who are investigating the complaint. Rear-end crash A truck traveling north on U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 14 on July 10 at 4:53 p.m., was in stop-and go traffi c when anoth- er truck directly in front of him applied the brakes. The second truck slammed on his brakes but struck the trailer hitch of the truck in front of him. The force of the crash caused the second truck to rear-end a Range Rover sport vehicle. Troopers arrived on scene. One of the trucks was removed by Classic Towing. No injuries were reported. A 56-year-old Seaside man was one of the drivers. Man involved in a disturbance On July 15 at 1:46 p.m., State police responded to a request from Seaside police to locate a car involved in a disturbance. The driver was believed to be intoxicated. State police located the red Acura car on U.S. Highway 101 in Seaside by the airport. The driver, a 39-year- old man, was stopped. A DUII investigation did not lead to an arrest. The driver was inter- viewed and photos were taken of minor injuries to his neck. A report was made for Seaside police. Man denied fi rearm purchase On July 16 at 10:38 a.m., State police were alerted of a man who on two consecutive days attempted to purchase fi rearms at Cannon Beach Surf and Mercantile at Spruce and Gower Streets in Cannon Beach. The man, 57, from Seaside, was denied purchase because he’s a convicted felon. Troopers later interviewed the man who showed police state documents of crimes being sealed. He was advised he has to get docu- ments for the federal level. Noise complaint Multiple noise complaints from the neighbors of a 57-year old man who repeatedly revs his engines numerous times a day instigated a visit from state police July 16 at 6:28 p.m., to the man’s home in Seaside on Doryman Lane. Troopers spoke to the man, advising him to be a better neighbor. Driver crashes, abandons vehicle An ODOT employee on July 17 at 9:44 a.m. found a car crashed over the embankment on U.S. Highway 26 and Sunset; the car was found over the embank- ment on U.S. Highway 26 and Sunset. Police reported ex- tensive damage to the vehicle and the driver was not around. Investigation showed the car was traveling in the westbound lane at around milepost 30 when the driver lost control and skidded across the eastbound lane, crashing into trees over the embankment. Ownership of the car was traced to a 23-year- old woman from Tigard. We could all use a little extra help. Our Seaside team is here for all your banking needs. 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