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Thomas Stowe - March 25, 1954 - March 27, 2023

Departed: 03/27/2023 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Thomas Stowe, 69, of Weiser, Idaho, passed away March 27, 2023, in Weiser. Arrangements under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home.

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Evelyn Beth Horn - October 03, 1942 - March 08, 2023

Departed: 03/08/2023 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn Beth Horn passed away on March 8, 2023, at Pioneer Place Nursing Home in Vale, Oregon, at the age of 80. She was born in Ontario at what was then Holy Rosary Hospital, now St. Alphonsus, on October 3, 1942, to Robert and Ruth Whitaker. Evelyn graduated from Nyssa High School in 1960, and from Treasure Valley Community College in 1995, receiving her degree in automated office technology. She worked for several years at Encompass Home Health in Ontario.

Evelyn leaves a brother, Robert A. and Kim Whitaker of Yuma, Arizona, and a sister, Marylyn Rands of Ogden, Utah. From her brother, she leaves her niece, Katy (Jimmy) Smith and their three children, and a nephew Randy (Coco) Whitaker and their three children. From her sister, she leaves two nieces and a nephew, Jalene Greer, and Judy (Larry) Cigler, and Jerry (Donna) Spangler and their children. She also leaves many cousins.

Evelyn enjoyed crocheting and gifting Afghans in the tradition of her grandmothers. Her baked goods were famous, and she shared them generously with coworkers and friends. She was known for her friendly smile, and was always ready to lend a helping hand with yard sales, cleaning, or childcare. Evelyn wrote clever and inspiring poetry and had the distinct ability to put the beauty of nature into words, and she had a lovely singing voice. Memorial service will be private. Donations can be made to https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/

Funeral arrangments are under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel Vale.

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Daniel Paul Wegner - June 12, 1938 - February 16, 2023

Departed: 02/16/2023 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Daniel P. Wegner, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Dan was born in Twin Falls, ID, on June 12, 1938 to Albert and Eleanor Wegner. The family moved to American Falls in Dan’s junior high years. He helped work on the family dry farm in Rockland while living in American Falls.

In high school he was very active in sports and excelled in basketball and football, participated in track and baseball and was elected Student Body President his senior year. He was fondly known as Danny boy by many town folks. During his high school years at American Falls High School he met and married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Bolton. They married on June 24, 1956.

Dan’s dream was to always have his own ranch and be a cowboy as he had a deep love for horses and cattle. In 1963, his dream started to take shape. Dan started with 12 heifers and one bull.

He set out with a goal of owning 500 cows. When he reached this goal, he thought 1,000 might be better. This was the start of their incredible ranching journey, relocating his family and cattle ranch to different places, expanding in size and in cattle numbers with each move. This great adventure started out in American Falls, followed by Lima, MT; Izee, OR; McDermitt, NV; Ravia, OK; McAlester, OK; Cody, NE; and finally Vale, OR with the Ten Mile Ranch. A family friend once said the “P” for Daniel P. Wegner stood for “Pilgrim” as he moved across the country.

Family has always been very important to Dan and he and Marge were very proud of their three children, Sherry (Blaine) Leisy, Post Falls, ID; Terry (Patti) Wegner, Vale, OR; Tammy (Rex) Mayer, Libby, MT; eight grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

After 51 years of marriage, Marge passed away on Sept. 4, 2007. Dan’s faith was very important to him and he taught his children the great importance to have God lead our lives in all we do. This was his greatest legacy. Dan had a beautiful voice and loved to sing to others. We were incredibly blessed to hear him sing constant songs from his heart.

Dan married Connie Eichberger on June 6, 2009. Connie also had four children, David (Annemarie) Eichberger, Dexter, MI; Christa (John) Markgraff, McHenry, IL; Caroline Eichberger, Phoenix, AZ; Jeremy (Robin) Eichberger, Gainesville, VA. Dan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004 and lived with this for over 19 years. For the past 13 years, Connie has been an advocate for Dan as he battled this tough disease.

Dan is survived by his wife Connie; his children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Frank Wegner, Pocatello, ID; Arlene Breshears, Prescott, AZ; Sharon (Stan) Rowlands, Meridian, ID; Adrian (Kay) Wegner, Oregon City, OR; and Sam (Linda) Wegner, Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, both of his parents, and sister, Willadine Messner.

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Ferrell Irene Anderson - January 05, 1929 - February 02, 2023

Departed: 02/02/2023 (Vale)

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Patricia Ann Phillips - February 16, 1948 - January 21, 2023

Departed: 01/21/2023 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Patricia (Pat) Ann (Hickey) Phillips, aka "Pesky Pat"! first born child and daughter of Calvin R. (Bob) and Jayne Hickey, passed away January 21, 2023. Pat was born on February 16, 1948, in Weiser, Idaho.

Pat's schooling was various and continuous but there are some basics that need mentioning. Pat began school at Hale elementary school on the Weiser Flat. From there she attended Annex school on the Oregon side from Weiser through the Eighth grade. Pat then attended high school at Weiser where she graduated in 1966. From there Pat attended Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario for two years with Tom. Tom and Pat were married after graduating from TVCC on January 3, 1969, and of course, had their wedding reception at T.V.C.C. From there She and Tom attended Oregon State where Pat completed her Bachelor's Degree in Interior design.

After college, Pat worked at Sears in Portland, dressing windows as an interior designer.

During her marriage, Pat taught School at Clackamas Co. School district, she was also a Union County Extension Agent at LaGrande, OR. She and Tom raised sheep out of Haines, Or. along with owning and running a restaurant there. Together, Tom and Pat raised and showed Great Pyrenees Dogs.

After moving to the Payette area, Pat worked in the test kitchen for Ore Ida foods. She was Ore Ida's Mrs. Good Cookie, also she was their training and Safety Officer. Later, Pat became a life insurance agent working for New York Life in (Or and Id). In 1979 Pat obtained her real estate license for her work in that business and began working with Tom in Real Estate. Pat also obtained her MBA from Boise State University during this time. She also taught real estate and business classes at TVCC.

Pat loved many hobbies along with her work. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, making pottery, painting, and driving around for the local site seeing. Pat also worked on family genealogy to the greatest extent of any of us. Tom and Pat got into grape growing on their farm and winemaking as well. Pat especially worked on growing lavender and making all types of lavender products.

Tom and Pat had one son, Christopher Scott Phillips who they lost to a sudden heart attack in June of 2019.

Pat is survived by her husband Tom Phillips, along with her sister Susan Eddy, and brothers Robert A Hickey, and Calvin R. (Bob) Hickey Jr. Pat also had numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews, and cousins too numerous to name.

Service are planned at St. Mathews Episcopal church on 5th street in Ontario on Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m.

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Julia M McNeill - November 02, 1925 - December 08, 2022

Departed: 12/08/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Julia M. McNeill, 97, passed away on December 8, 2022, in Vale. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel - Vale. Condolences to the family at http://www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.

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Thomas C Gray - September 10, 1930 - November 29, 2022

Departed: 11/29/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Thomas Charles Gray, 92, of Vale, Oregon, died November 29, at Vale, Oregon.

Tom was born near Golden, Colorado at 6:00 a.m. on September 10, 1930, to John Harold Braxton Gray and Deborah Irene (Easley) Gray. He was born at Orchard Home, the very same Easley family farmstead where Tom’s mother and his six aunts and uncles had been born. Tom was followed on March 2, 1932, by a sister, Alice Rosella Gray.

The young family moved several times the next few years. In 1937, they purchased 2.5-acre property seven miles east of Golden in what is now Lakewood, Colorado. This was Tom’s home through high school and his first years in college.

In 1944, Tom joined a 4-H club with a rabbit project, dutifully exhibiting his rabbits at the Jefferson County Fair. That year the fair held a “Calf Catch-It and Keep-It” contest, open to all 4-H exhibitors. A contestant who caught a calf kept it with the expectation that it would be exhibited at the fair next year. Tom cornered a Holstein heifer, wrestled a halter onto her and dragged her back to the starting line. To his surprise, he had captured a registered Holstein. When the registration papers arrived in the mail, he learned that this little heifer’s official name was an extraordinary “Redrox Billie Birdie Willow.” The arrival of Willow was a turning point in Tom’s life. Prior to Willow, he had considered becoming a civil engineer, but his thoughts turned toward dairy farming, which eventually led him to a career in veterinary medicine.

During his high school years Tom not only pursued classes to prepare him for college, he also enthusiastically participated in wrestling. He was district champion for three years, third at state for two years, and second at state one year. During his high school career, Tom lost only three matches, all during state tournaments. This strength and ability to control strong adversaries came in handy during his years as a large animal vet.

Tom’s mother, who was a teacher, had attended college, as had Tom’s maternal grandfather. With this family history, it was not a surprise that Tom, too, would be college-bound. He stepped onto the campus of Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University), Fort Collins as a freshman in 1948, with a pre-veterinary medicine major. He entered Veterinary school in 1950, but his plans took a detour when he contracted polio in 1951. The virus affected his legs and right arm and kept him in the hospital from April to September. He was a fighter and vigorously engaged in physical therapy to regain the use of his muscles. Because of his progress he was discharged on his 21st birthday. After missing a year of school, he returned to Veterinary School, now a member of the class one year behind the one he started with.

The delay in his college career was providential. It was during that first year back at school that he met a pretty freshman, Mary Henderson, at a dance.

Tom graduated in 1955, a newly minted Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He moved to Ontario, Oregon where he had found employment with Dr. L. M. Koger. With the steady income of a good job, he purchased an engagement ring and mailed it to Mary. She accepted. They were married on September 11 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The young couple made their first home in Ontario, Oregon, where they rented an apartment. Deciding they liked the area; they purchased a house with a small pasture in Vale moving into their Vale home on Memorial Day, 1956.

Less than a year after their arrival the Big Flood of 1957 tested their commitment to the community. During that day and evening Tom threaded flood-threatened roads to reach ailing livestock in flooded areas, and through the night he helped haul records from the first floor of the courthouse to the second floor.

Despite some flood damage to their own home, Tom and Mary stayed, and during the next six decades they put down roots, raising a family of three children and becoming very involved in the community. Over the decades in Vale, Tom served in leadership of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees), the Vale Grade School Board, the Vale City Council, and served as mayor of Vale for two years.

Tom’s veterinary career took him all over the county, and sometimes beyond. He viewed the farmers and ranchers that he served not just as clients, but as friends. He drove so many miles on all kinds of roads, in all kinds of weather, that he had to buy a new vehicle every two years. The vast distances inspired him, in the early 1960’s, to get a pilot’s license. He joined a flying club with other doctors, and thoroughly enjoyed the flying. Unfortunately, he soon discovered that an airplane was not a practical mode of transportation for his purposes.

Tom’s love of animals, and dairy cows in particular, motivated the purchase of a dairy on the West Bench. His parents moved from Colorado to run it. After a few years, that dairy was sold and one closer to town on Graham Boulevard was purchased.

More than his love for animals was Tom’s love for the Lord. He was a life-long member of the American Baptists and was a regular Sunday School teacher for the adults at their church in Ontario. His desire to serve others drew him to serve on the Idaho Baptist Convention Trustee Board and serve as the treasurer of the Cathedral Pines Church Camp.

After his retirement from full time veterinary work, Tom found other ways to serve. He taught at TVCC for several years, he was active in the Malheur Country Historical Society, and occasionally gave Oregon Trail tours. For many years he volunteered at Pioneer Place, helping wheel residents, many of whom were his farmer friends, to breakfast, passing out trays, and spending time chatting with his friends, new and old, that were staying there.

In 2017, Tom and Mary were honored as the Grand Marshals of the Vale Rodeo and Fourth of July Parade, an honor that they both cherished.

In the last few years of his life, he would encounter people who, as children, remembered Tom coming out to their ranch or farm, and thinking of him would call to mind a shining memory involving terrible weather and a difficult medical procedure on a large animal outdoors. Despite the inconvenience and discomfort, Doc Gray was there to serve and get the job done.

Tom is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; his three children, Duane (Anita) Gray of Boise, Idaho, Dale (Tammy) Gray of Grandview, Idaho, Katherine (Bill) Johnson of Fruitland, Idaho; grandchildren Jana (Brian) Smith of Meridian, Idaho, Taylor Gray of Boise, Steven Johnson of Boise, Lee (Brian) Green of San Antonio, Texas, Reed (Anna Blue) Johnson of Princeton, New Jersey, Bronson (Karenika) Gray of Vale; great grandchildren Caleb and Joshua Smith, Emery and Riley Green. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Dorothy Henderson of Nebraska and many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, great grand-nephews, and great grand-nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister Alice Smith, brothers and sister-in-law Art Smith, Jack Henderson, Bill Henderson, and Barbara Henderson.

Memorial services will be held at Vale Christian Church on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00, followed by a graveside service and a reception at Vale Christian Church. If you wish, you may make a donation to Pioneer Place in Vale, Cathedral Pines Church Camp near Ketchum, Idaho, Malheur Country Historical Society, or the Stone House Museum in Vale. To view the Funeral Service live, please click the link below https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5138783363

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John Wesley Windom - March 30, 1952 - November 18, 2022

Departed: 11/18/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: John Wesley Windom, 72, of Vale, Oregon, passed away, on November 18, 2022. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel - Vale. Condolences to the family at http://www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.

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Elmer D Williams Jr. - January 30, 1941 - October 13, 2022

Departed: 10/13/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Elmer D. Williams, 81, of Vale. Passed away October 13, 2022 at his home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel Vale.

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James Edward Bryton Stewart - Unknown - May 10, 2022

Departed: 05/10/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: James E. B. Stewart, 76, of Vale, OR passed away May 10th peacefully at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his wife, 7 children, a sister, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was born in Ontario, OR and lived the majority of his life in the Vale area where he farmed, did custom haying and had a gravel business. He was also known for his excellent mechanical and welding abilities. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting and gold prospecting. Services will be held Tuesday, May 24th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vale, OR. Viewing at 10 am. Service at 11 am. Arrangements and Services by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale.

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Linda Kay Woolfolk - June 28, 1937 - May 06, 2022

Departed: 05/06/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Linda Kay Woolfolk of Harper, died May 6, 2022. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel Vale. Condolences to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.

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Joy "Darlene" Standage - Unknown - May 02, 2022

Departed: 05/02/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Joy “Darlene” Standage, 87, of Vale, Oregon, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 surrounded by family.Darlene was born January 25, 1935 in Butler, Oklahoma, the oldest daughter of Ernie and Sadie Metcalf. During her youth the family moved to and from various towns- Willowcreek, Pasco, Hawthorne, Juntura and Vale. She graduated from Vale in 1953. After graduation she married Dorrance Standage, her high school sweetheart, on January 23, 1954. Together they built a family and a farm. While raising 3 children Barbara, Larry, and Sandi, she participated full time with Dorrance on the farm. She loved driving truck, opening beet fields, and doing books. Darlene loved reading, bowling, golfing, gardening, and sewing. She especially enjoyed taking her kids to ballgames, 4-H meetings, fairs, cheerleading practice and band concerts. She served on the Pioneer Place board for 16 years and the Vale Library board for 20 years. Early on Dorrance and Darlene were avid bowlers and later on Darlene was part of the Ontario Ladies Golf Club and she especially enjoyed Thalians the past few years. Darlene is survived by her husband Dorrance of 68 years and her 3 children: Barbara McGowan and husband Mike of Redmond; Larry and wife Patty of Vale; Sandi Lysne and husband Mike of Lakeview; a younger sister Dee’ena Jo Lane and her son Jeff Allworth. She had 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren with one more on the way.Services will be held at Vale Christian Church on Saturday, May 14 at 11:30 with dinner to follow. Condolences can be made by contributing to the Vale Public Library or Pioneer Place Nursing Home in lieu of flowers. Please consider bringing a plantable flower or plant in lieu of bouquets for the family to plant in their gardens and grow in her honor. Arrangements and Services by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale

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Douglas Dwayne Nyborg - Unknown - April 29, 2022

Departed: 04/29/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: DOUGLAS DWAYNE “JOE” NYBORGSept 9, 1947 - Apr 29, 2022VALE - Joe Nyborg was born in International Falls, Minn to Henry and Florence Nyborg. The youngest of five children, his siblings Karen, Floyd and Shirley all predecease him. He is survived by his sister Pearl (Tom) Weir.Not only was Joe his family’s hero, he is also one of our country’s military heroes. He served two tours in Viet Nam (66-68). He was involved in the Viet Nam Tet Offensive and was presented a number of prestigious metals and awards based on his service. Upon the completion of his military service, he reunited with his second grade sweetheart, Linda Greening. The soulmates were married in 1969 and together they began to “build a kitty” with a legacy of hard work and family values. The Nyborgs moved to Oregon from Michigan in 82. His family was his greatest source of pride and joy. Each of his children and grandchildren will tell you that “Pa was my biggest Fan”. He cherished teaching his family holiday traditions: camping, hunting, fishing, and sports. He jumped in with both feet to support any interest his family had. Joe had the heart and the soul of an artist. Music, painting, woodworking, and cooking were all passions. By trade he was an accomplished welder/fabricator. He could figure out any project. There were no short-cuts and you knew if a project was “Joe-ified” it would be done right. He had a great work ethic, a strong sense of family, a wonderful sense of humor and he delighted in a good joke or some witty bantor - all traits inherited by his family.Joe will be missed by his wife of 52 years, Linda Nyborg. Their Children left to carry on his legacy are daughter Stephanie (Jeff) Mendiola and children Ryan (McKenzie) Nyborg, Emily Bernard, and Megan Bernard; daughter Stacey (Michael) Perry and children Isabella, Hannah and Colton Perry; and son Darrick (Cara) Nyborg and their children Kiana Nyborg, Kaleb Nyborg and Karson Brown.Per Joe’s request, his passing will be marked with a private family celebration of life.

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Bernice Christena Jones - Unknown - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Bernice Christena Roy Jones, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Vale, Oregon on the morning of Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 99 years of age.Bernice was born on November 8th, 1922 in Pingree, Idaho to Walter Clark Roy and Christena Kaus. She was the youngest child of six and was raised on her parent’s farm in Idaho. In 1937 Bernice moved with her parents and two brothers to Nyssa and eventually moved to a farm outside of Vale. She graduated from Vale High School in 1940. After completing a secretarial correspondence course, she was hired as an office assistant at the Blackfoot Courthouse. Bernice attended an “open-air” dance in Blackfoot where she met her future husband, Troy Jones. While in Idaho, they had their three children, Lee Roy, Connie, and Patsy Lyn.The family moved to a farm near the West Bench in 1954. While on the farm, Bernice was active in the West Bench Farmerette Club, taught 4-H, was an accomplished seamstress, and was busy raising three children while working hard on their farm. The family moved into town, where they started Troy Jones Air Conditioning and Heating business where Bernice did the bookkeeping. Bernice also drove school bus for Vale public schools for twenty years. Bernice and Troy loved camping and fishing trips, especially at Owyhee Reservoir. She was a thoughtful caretaker of her mother, who passed away at the age of 106 at Pioneer Nursing Home. Troy passed away at their home in 1994.After retirement, Bernice enjoyed oil painting and often gave her paintings to family and friends. She was a competitive card player and Hand-And-Foot became a family tradition. Bernice married Ben Justus in 1997 and they honeymooned in Disneyland. They were very active in the Vale and Ontario Senior Centers and loved to dance.Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Troy, children Lee Roy Jones and Connie Evins, siblings Sis Turpin, Agnes Inskeep, Gert Hall, Herb Roy, Elverd Roy, and second husband Ben Justus. Bernice is survived by her daughter Patsy Lyn Salazar (Bob). Grandson Christopher Troy Ray (Carrie), great granddaughters Sierra (Jarred) and Malina (Jarred). Granddaughter Trina Lyn Salazar (Matt).Granddaughter Denice Wood (David). Great granddaughter Kendra Varner (Nick), great-great grandsons Andrew, Luke, and Korbin. Great granddaughter Billi Clark (Casey), great-great granddaughters Aria & Kaylee. Great granddaughter Shelby Wood (fiancé Dustin).Granddaughter Lisa Barras (Ron). Great granddaughter Sara Barras. Great granddaughter Heather Butler (Brantley), great-great grandchildren Braxton and Harlee. Great grandson Kyle Barras (Hannah), great-great grandchildren Keely and Noah.Grandson Craig Evins, great grandson Skyelar and Jerry Dentinger.Granddaughter Kandi Jones, great grandson Travis and great-great granddaughter Rylee. Grandson Alan Jones, great grandson Joshua. Bernice had many other nieces, nephews, and family members close to her heart. Her family brought her great joy and meant the world to her.Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Vale Lienkaemper Chapel.

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Rosann Lang - Unknown - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Rosann Lang, 83, of Vale died March 15, 2022, at her home. Rosann was born in Geneva, Nebraska in 1939. Her family moved to Oregon in 1941, she was proud to have a Vale address for 80 years. In 1957 she married Darrel Lang, settled in Vale, and started their family. They had a son Dave and a daughter Patricia.Rosann retired from Malheur County Courthouse in 2000. She enjoyed spending time with Darrel, seeing her children/grandchildren, and doing numerous different crafts. She lost Darrel after 45 years of marriage in 2002.Rosann is survived by her son and daughter, 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Memorial Graveside Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Valley View Cemetery in Vale, Or.Rosann has requested in lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Shriners Hospital at lovetotherescue.org/giveArrangements and Services by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale.

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Victor Tolman - Unknown - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Victor Tolman, 60 of Vale died March 5, 2022 at his home. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale.

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Robert Leo Johnson, Sr - Unknown - February 25, 2022

Departed: 02/25/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Robert Leo Johnson Sr. peacefully passed away Friday, February 25th, 2022.

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Frances Ebbers - Unknown - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Frances Miller Peters Ebbers gained her wings on February 6, 2022, after dealing with numerous medical issues for years.She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 19, 1941, to Lawrence and Margaret Miller. She was the big sister to Marg Skinner, Cheryl Searle, Wilma and Larry Miller. She grew up in North Fork on ranches just north of Elko, NV, attending a one room school and then graduating from Elko in 1959.Fran married Fred Peters in 1959, and they worked for Marble Ranches and lived at the River Ranch near Deeth, NV, for 12 years. In 1961, Frances Marie was born, and in 1963, Cheryl Arlene was born. Fred and Fran bought their own ranch/farm in the Notus, Idaho area, in 1971. They loved having their own property and running cows, horses and sheep. Fran had had sheep since she was five years old. She always had bummer lambs and baby calves around, often in the house, nursing them back to good health. Fran and Fred were so proud of the quality of cattle, sheep and horses that they had put together.Some of Fran’s favorite past times were digging for treasures with her cohort and sister-in-law Bette, teaching piano lessons to the neighborhood kids, playing pinochle, having beautiful flowers, yard and garden and canning everything she could. She definitely had a green thumb!Fred passed away in 1977 from a hunting accident. A few months before his passing, Mom had gone to work for the Notus School District as an elementary secretary. She worked there until Cheryl graduated, and then she followed Cheryl to college at the College of Idaho, working in the Development Office. Later she worked at the Star Elementary School and Parma Co-op. Mom made good, lasting friendships wherever she went.Fran’s house was always a place for family gatherings, holiday celebrations and a place for Cheryl and Marie’s friends to come at any time. There was always food to be offered and a fun time to be had.In 1984, Fran married Bob Ebbers. They lived on the Notus property until 1996, when they purchased a bigger outfit at Mitchell Butte by Adrian, OR. They continued to raise quality cattle and sheep. Their next move was to the Big Bend area, closer to Adrian. Bob went to work for Y-1 Farms, so they ended up moving closer to Bob’s work near Jamieson, OR.Fran was very active in all the communities she lived in -being a member and officer of the different ladies’ organizations, Catholic church groups, prayer chains and historical society. She was one to always jump in if someone needed help of any kind or something needed to be done.She was predeceased by her parents; first husband – Fred; brothers-in- law Frank Skinner, Bernard Ebbers and Omer Church; and special sister-in-law Bette Peters,Fran is survived by her husband, Bob; daughters: Marie Goicoechea and Cheryl Turner; son-in-law Bob Turner; grandsons: Jess and Anthony Goicoechea and Dean Turner; great granddaughter Junie Frances; siblings: Marg, Cheryl and husband Dennis, Wilma, Larry and wife Cathy; Brothers-in-law: Thomas Ebbers and wife Joanne and Bro. Edmund O.S.B. Sisters-in-law: Charlotte Shaber and husband Eric, Celeste Church, Teresa Fitzgerald and husband Bill, Margaret Ward and husband Lacy; numerous nephews and nieces; many special cousins; and very special family friend Maureen Hirai Takatori.Services will be held at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Vale, OR. Rosary will be Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:00 PM with the service on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11:00 AM. The graveside service will follow the church service at the Owyhee Cemetery near Nyssa, OR. Arrangements and Services by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale

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Tamara Ford - Unknown - February 05, 2022

Departed: 02/05/2022 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Tamara Ford, 75, of Vale died February 5, 2022 at a Meridian Hospital. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Vale.

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Bruce A. Bond - Unknown - December 30, 2021

Departed: 12/30/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Bruce Allen Bond, 69, of Vale, went home to meet Jesus on Dec. 30, 2021. A family graveside service was held Jan. 5. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Vale Christian Church.Bruce was born June 3, 1952, in Albany, to Russ and Glenna (Hall) Bond, joining his older brother, Gordon. The family lived in Albany, Mikkalo, Ontario, Arizona and California before settling in Vale in 1963. Bruce graduated from Vale High School in 1971.While attending Boise Bible College, he met Judy Cook, and the two married on Nov. 29, 1974. They lived in Boise early in their marriage before moving to Vale in 1976. They had three children: Ronald, Brian and Amy.Bruce started in construction shortly after they moved to Vale, and eventually became a self-employed contractor who would do any and every job, whether big or small. His nephew, Nate, and his three children all worked with him over the years, and he also hired friends and family to help on big jobs. A trademark of his work was that the job was always done well, and he was always more than fair to those he worked for.Sharing the Gospel was vitally important to Bruce. Few people, if any, had a conversation with Bruce without hearing the truth of Christ's crucifixion on the cross and resurrection from the grave to forgive us of our sins, and that eternal life is found only by trusting in Jesus. Even in his final years, through immense health struggles, he was finding ways to witness to the community. He helped people anyway he could, and was always quick to give a hitchhiker or someone just getting out of jail a ride, share a few dollars with someone who needed it, or provide them with a meal. He also passed out many Bibles.He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Judy Bond; children and their spouses, Ronald and Tina Bond of La Grande, Brian and Hanna Bond of Ontario, Amy and Aaron Johnson of Myrtle Point; three granddaughters, Hailey, Brooklyn and Brynlee; brother Gordon Bond and his wife, Jennet, of Richland; his father-in-law, Richard Cook of Creswell; in-laws and their spouses, Ric and Terri Cook of Junction City, John and Joy Gross of Lynnwood, Washington, Art and Janet Wigton of Creswell, Jayson and Misty Southmayd of Creswell; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Russ and Glenna Bond, and his mother-in-law, Louise Cook.

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Linda Michelle Wilcox - Unknown - December 18, 2021

Departed: 12/18/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Linda Michelle Lewman Wilcox

Linda passed away December 18, 2021 at her home in the Willow Creek area of Vale, Oregon. She was born February 2, 1970 in Caldwell, Idaho. Her biological parents were Brenda Lewman Olsen and Larry Wayne Maples. Linda was raised by Balie and Zilliah Lewman (Mom and Dad) from the Parma, Idaho area.

Linda spent a large amount of time in her younger years in the Owyhee Mountains, rock hunting and gathering firewood with her parents and their friends, the Schultz family. Linda graduated from Parma High School in 1988 and attended TVCC after graduation, earning a Business Certificate.

If there ever was a modern-day pioneer woman, that would be Linda. She loved farm life and driving trucks during harvest. She married Andy Wilcox on November 20, 2006 in Vale, Oregon and her true passion for farm life blossomed from that point on. She raised her own chickens, pigs, turkeys, and made butter, and homemade ice cream. She did not want food bought from the store, and so it was her way of feeding her family. She once said that she had no idea if she was a good gardener or not until fall, when she ate her organic chickens: “You have to eat the chickens in order to taste the garden, because they ate all of my plants.” Linda shared a similar bond for animal critters with her late father. Linda’s back yard lovingly resembled Old MacDonald's Farm, with goats, chickens, ducks, milk cows, turkeys and anything else that may need a warm place to sleep. Linda took pride in the fact that she annually produced 35-pound turkeys for the Holidays and that her hens laid enough daily, to supply the entire neighborhood with free-range eggs. She took on other jobs on the Wilcox farm and helped with the cattle, and the swathing and baling of the hay. It was a life she loved. But her biggest love was her two sons. J.J. (James) Franks and Robbie Wilcox. Those two out-shined all her other loves. She will be missed by many.

Linda left us way too soon, but her struggle with cancer took such a toll on her body, it was just too much for her. She fought hard and struggled greatly at the end.

She is survived by her husband Andy and her sons J.J. Franks and Robbie Wilcox; three half-sisters, Brandi Cox, Misti Palmer, Shilo Noyes; brother Balie (Bim) Lewman; uncles Steve and Russell Maples, aunt Carolyn Brafield; biological parents Brenda Lewman Olsen and Larry Wayne Maples, and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Terry, Balie and Zilliah Lewman ( Mom and Dad); two uncles, Bill and Gary Maples; sister-in-law Linda Lewman, and a beloved cousin, Johnnie Maples, and all of her beloved pets.

She will be cremated and buried in the Roswell Cemetery in Parma, next to Balie and Zillaih Lewman.

A Celebration of Life will be held Jan 15, 2022 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Hall in Vale, Oregon at Noon, with a dinner to follow.

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Rosalie Johnson - Unknown - December 10, 2021

Departed: 12/10/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Rosalie Kendall Johnson passed away on December 10, 2021.

Rosalie was born in Ontario, Oregon to her parents, the late Lincoln and Marie (Snow) Kendall on June 20, 1940. She lived her entire life in her beloved eastern Oregon. Despite her travels, she often commented on how she never had any desire to live elsewhere.

On August 19, 1957, Rosalie married James Ronald Johnson; they were married for 60 years and had five children (Kimberly, Matthew, Shannon, Tracy and Stephanie) together.

Rosalie was not a “helicopter” (hovering) mother/mother-in-law/grandmother; however, this approach did not alter her love and affection for her family nor her expectation of a certain code of behavior. She was always available in times of crisis and ever constant in her ability to mete out sage advice as well as soothing psyche and soul.

Being a farm kid Rosalie knew and embraced the ethic of hard work. Aside from parenting children (four by the age of 22 and another by age 28), she also worked at various occupations outside the home. At age 44 Rosalie began her pursuit of a degree in Education at Eastern Oregon State College. She received her teaching certificate in 1988. She initially taught in a multiple-grade classroom in Drewsey after which she joined the Vale School District and taught at both the Elementary and High Schools. Rosalie took pride in and enjoyed teaching. She culminated her career as a Special Education Administrator for the Vale School District.

Rosalie is survived by her children, Kimberly (Jim Buxton), Shannon, Tracy (Mike Payne) and Stephanie (Jim Hutchens). Her grandchildren, Tiffany, Josh, Ryan, Meagan, Sawyer, Seve, Halsey, Bailey and Hailey; great grandchildren, Ashley, Bella, Isaiah, Zoe, Kaia, Tatum, Jack and Summer.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Sharon (Gerald) Findley, brothers-in-law, Joe (Wilma) Johnson and Gary (Anita) Johnson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband Ron, and son Matthew, Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws George and Marjorie Johnson, her nephew Nathaniel Johnson and her beloved cousin Judy Chester.

A service will be held Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Vale Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon following. Pastor Paul Karsten will officiate. Interment will be at the Vale Valley View Cemetery.

The family would like to recognize our cousin Rita Miller for the special care and love she provided to our mother, Rosalie, during her life and most especially this past year.

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Donita Lynn Olsen - Unknown - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Donita Lynn Olsen passed away after a short battle with colon cancer on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Donita was born in Ontario, Oregon, on July 14, 1950, to Lindy and Donna Dentinger, their first child. Donita was a lifelong Vale resident. She graduated from Vale High School in 1968, went to college and married her high school sweetheart, Mike, in 1969. They were lovingly married just shy of 52 years. They made their home in Vale, raised three daughters and were active members in the community.

If you know Donita, you immediately think of her distinctive laugh. Too many times to count Donita would be in a store when someone would peek their head around the aisle to say, “I knew that was you. I heard you laugh!” Her laugh definitely brought a smile to all who knew her, and we know we won't be the only ones to miss it.

Donita grew up with loving parents in a working class family. She would say she didn’t live in the nicest house or have the nicest clothes, but what she did have was a friendly personality and good character. She learned early on that if you didn’t believe in yourself, then no one else would either. In high school she spent time as a student body officer and was a cheerleader. Cheerleading came naturally to Donita, and she was later known as the “encourager,” the “pep talker,” and the one with a “you can do it” attitude. One example of this is how often she encouraged women in our community to get their education. A bright spot during Donita’s illness was when she received several notes from women whom she had encouraged to go back to school. She had no idea the impact of her kind and encouraging words.

After staying at home with the girls for several years, Donita spent 10 years working for the County Clerk’s office, a job she genuinely enjoyed. Later on, she lent her customer service expertise to the family lumber and hardware business until she and Mike retired in 2011. She would say she might not know a lot about hardware and lumber, but she could visit with customers until someone else could help them. After retirement, Donita and Mike were tied at the hip. They enjoyed following grandkids in their activities, spending time with family, volunteering at church funeral dinners, golfing, and taking road trips to the Oregon coast and Wildhorse with lifelong friends. Mike has truly lost his best friend.

Her girls remember her as one who could always turn a negative situation into a positive. A few of her famous taglines were “Don’t give up,” “God takes care of fools and idiots,” “You can always be kind and smile,” “Hard work pays off,” and “Is it a problem or inconvenience?” This “Let’s look on the bright side of things” perspective came after the heartache of losing her brother Mike in a drowning accident when he was 12, the loss of her 42-year-old mother to colon cancer and most recently the death of her dad Lindy. Donita loved Mike, her girls and her extended family more than anything. After the loss of her mother, her siblings would often look to her and Mike for guidance and support; their sibling bond is one she treasured until the end.

Always willing to give her time, Donita was active in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, served as an advocate for foster children through the CASA program and was a loyal Meals on Wheels volunteer for over thirty years. She also served many years on the Vale School Board and the Vale Parks and Recreation Committee. One of her most fun positions was as a founding member of the beloved RED Team (Retired & Extremely Dangerous), which started as an impromptu morning coffee group where political talk was not allowed but funny and silly stories were always welcome.

Donita is survived by her husband Mike Olsen, her daughters Angie (Lonny) Reiber, Danielle (DJ) George and Jill (Larry) Justus; 12 grandkids, and one great grandbaby due in May. Her siblings, Karen Cooper, Pam (Lonnie) Hibbitts and Rick Dentinger; sister-in-law Sue (Derril) Keller, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends whom she thought of as family. Donita was preceded in death by her brother Mike Dentinger, mother Donna Dentinger, father Lindy Dentinger and a brother-in-law Wayne Cooper.

A Rosary followed by Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Vale. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Swimming Lesson Scholarships through the Vale City Hall or the local Vale chapter of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) (Chapter K PEO, ℅ Carol Skerjanec, Treasurer, P.O. Box 220 Vale, OR 97918) which provides scholarships to women.

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Edrie Tiffany - Unknown - November 11, 2021

Departed: 11/11/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Edrie Tiffany, 97, of Vale died November 11, 2021 in Vale. Edrie was born September 11, 1924 in Ontario, Oregon to Pearl Sevey Foster and Grover Foster, the second of seven children. She grew up on the same ranch that has been in the family since the 1800s, located at the foot of Cottonwood Mountain about nine miles from Vale. There were no close neighbors so the siblings were best friends. They all worked hard and learned at a young age how to take care of each other. The family home burned to the ground when Edrie was young and it was replaced with a sheepherder’s tent boarded up to keep warm. The kids rode a horse to the Bully Creek School, located where the reservoir is now. Edrie was the oldest girl in the family and when her mother became ill and unable to care for the family, Edrie left school and took over the household chores for a number of years. She did return to school and graduated from Vale Union High School at the age of 24 with the Class of 1949. She was employed at the Vale Supply for a number of years. While working there she was introduced to a young widower who moved to Vale from North Dakota. After a short courtship she and Elmer Tiffany were married November 6, 1949 in Vale. Edrie gained an instant family with Elmer’s two children, Frances Mae (Frankie) and Dwight. In 1952 daughter Darlene arrived, followed by Donna in 1956. The young family bought a small home on Eleventh Street in Vale and remained there for over 60 years. She liked to sew and often made clothes for the family. There was always a garden and fruit trees, which she preserved for the next year. She enjoyed quilting and made beautiful keepsake quilts. After a few years as a stay-at-home mom she began working part time at Vale High School in the lunch program. She eventually worked her way up to the Head Cook position and retired after 26 years at the school. She was finally able to spend more time with her grandchildren and she loved every minute of it. Anyone who knows her has probably heard stories about her grandchildren, as she was immensely proud of all of them. Edrie had a soft spot for animals and made sure that any stray cat or dog had food and a warm place to sleep. Possibly by necessity because of the rough environment she grew up in, she had a high tolerance for pain. So much so that when her appendix burst and she was “the color of paste”, she wanted to wait till Monday when the doctor’s office opened. Daughter Darlene drug her to the hospital where she promptly had emergency surgery that saved her life. In 1995 Elmer passed away after 46 years of marriage. She remained on her own till moving to Pioneer. Living to be 97 is definitely related to being such a tough person. She was a great example to her children, never expecting to have a lot but working hard for everything she had. She made many sacrifices for the family over the years and made sure we had everything we needed. Edrie had a number of health issues over the years, including open heart surgery in 2001, but remained quite active around her home and yard. The past two years she has been a resident of Pioneer Assisted Living in Vale. The staff there was wonderful to her. Whenever they asked how she was feeling, she would respond, “I feel with my fingers!”. They knew her well and she had great care there.

Edrie was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Tiffany; daughter Frankie Lynch; her parents, Pearl and Grover Foster; brothers Donald, Glenn and Delbert (Sam) Foster; sister Everal (Sally) Walker; a great grandson; niece Denise Warner; nephews John and Willy Tiffany.

She is survived by her son, Dwight (Phyllis) Tiffany; daughters, Darlene Tiffany and Donna (Mike) Anderson; sisters, Marge Shoemaker and Thursie Struthers; sixteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Denise A. Warner - Unknown - November 08, 2021

Departed: 11/08/2021 (Vale)

Obituary Preview: Denise Ann Warner of Caldwell, Idaho passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 in a local hospital after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Denise was born October 22,1949 in Willits, California, the daughter of Stephen and Margerie Shoemaker. She was raised most of her life in Novato, California. Denise married the love of her life, Donald Warner, at the young age of 19 on August 23, 1969. Together they raised two wonderful children in Petaluma, California. She received the Lord in 1974 and was strong in her faith, always ready to encourage, serve and pray for others in need.

Denise graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College with an AA in early childhood education to teach preschool. She went on to work at Noah’s Ark Preschool then later at Petaluma Christian Academy as a teacher's assistant. She also worked for McCormick and Schilling Spice Company, Skip Domingos Antiques and Minuteman Press.

Denise would tell with a smile that her first date was inviting her boyfriend over to catch frogs in her parent’s backyard. Don ultimately caught her eye for life and she chased him until he caught her! Soon after high school, he found out she was with someone else. He said, “I don't think you should be with him, you should be with me!” The rest is history! They were inseparable ever since for 52 beautiful years. Denise was very active and had lots of hobbies. In her later years, she accomplished her goal of quilting blankets for all her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed cooking and making up new recipes. She loved to can and bake with her best friend Terry Halvorson. She loved antiquing. She was also active in her church choir in her younger years, along with her husband. She did NOT love ironing clothes!

Denise and Don enjoyed many years of playing in a bowling league together. She enjoyed pheasant hunting with her husband at Black Point Pheasant Club with their dog Junior. She loved horses and always wanted a ranch of her own. It was rare that you would see Denise NOT on the phone as a teenager and into adulthood. It goes without saying, that she later became an avid texter and emailer, keeping in touch with friends and family no matter the geographical distance. As a kid, Denise was an excellent swimmer. Her instructor said she could see her competing in the Olympics. She also loved being outdoors and catching rattlesnakes with her cousins and sister on the family ranch.

Her real life passion was caring for her husband and children. She was a faithful, loving, and supportive wife. She was an advocate for her kids, helping them through whatever they were struggling with. She was always there to listen and provide wise advice.

She is survived by her husband Don of Caldwell; daughter Alicia and her husband Val of Roseville, California; son, Stephen of Windsor, California; mother, Marge of Novato; sister Stephanie and her husband Robert; grandsons Justin and Grayson, granddaughters Angela and Abigail, nephew Greg and his wife Azin and their children, Darius and Sarina.

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What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their surviving family members, funeral or memorial services, and any charitable donations in lieu of flowers.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of a person's life and legacy.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about funeral or memorial services, burial arrangements, and charitable donations.

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The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

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A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that provides a fuller picture of the person's life.

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You can try searching online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites. You may also contact local libraries or historical societies for assistance in finding archived copies of newspapers.

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In most cases, it is not possible to make changes to an obituary once it has been published. It's essential to proofread carefully before submitting to avoid errors.

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Can I write an obituary for someone who has been deceased for many years?

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What is the importance of including survivors in an obituary?

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Can I write an obituary for a pet?

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How do I handle writing multiple obituaries for someone who was well-known in different circles?

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