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8/11 OBITUARIES

*Ronald Leroy Parker*Jacqueline 'Jackie' N. Lalack*Dorothy Flynn Ross*Leslie E. Dickerson*Rachel Ouellette Miller*Lottie Grace Quinn*Larry C. Fresh*Francis C. Kettleson & Allene M. Kettleson*Horace 'Butch' Franklin Faulkner Jr.*Roger Jessup Lloyd*Gregory J. Norwest*Wendell E. Curry*Leta Joy Cook*Wilbur Wayne Rudy*Juanita M. Fern

Ronald Leroy Parker

July 18, 1950 - July 25, 2010

Ronald Leroy Parker, 60, of Dallas died July 25 in Salem.

He was born in Dallas to Howard and Betty Eades Parker.

Ron graduated from Dallas High School and soon thereafter entered the Navy.

Ron met Lora Ann and it was love at first sight. They dated, played pool together and danced together. They liked listening to music and going to the Woodburn Dragstrip. After dating for five years they were married on Dec. 30, 1977, in Washington.

Ron worked hard as a logger for several years. He worked at Slauson Ford in Independence servicing cars. Ron worked 17 years at one filbert plant, working there until it closed. He was a hard worker who also worked at several canneries. When Ron's dad died in 1995, he took care of his mom until her death.

Ron enjoyed golfing, playing pool, listening to music and hunting with his dad. He also enjoyed fishing. He had a deep love of nature and animals.

Ron had a huge heart; he was a giving and kind man. He loved his family and friends and devoted his life to his family.

Survivors include his wife, Lora Ann Parker of Dallas; daughters, Christine of Keizer and Serina of Salem; and four grandchildren.

Service was July 30 at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Interment with military honors followed in Dallas Cemetery.

To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Dorothy Flynn Ross

Jan. 4, 1921 - Aug. 3, 2010

Dorothy Flynn Ross, 89, of Dallas died Aug. 3.

She was born to Diamond L. and Faye Rinabarger Flynn in Medford.

She graduated from Medford High School. In 1937 and 1938 she attended Oregon State University, where she studied secretary science. She returned to Medford and worked for US Bank and later as secretary for Harry and David Holmes at Bear Creek Orchards.

Dorothy Flynn and Charles Donald Ross were married on April 6, 1942, in West Allis, Wis.

Don was employed in West Allis as a mechanical engineer. They were transferred to Seattle during World War II, then on to Portland in June 1945.

The family joined the Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in 1950 and Dorothy enjoyed working with school activities such as PTA and being a Cub Scout den mother. They had two sons, Leslie and Steven, and a daughter, Barbara.

In 1960 the family moved to the Dallas area, where Don and Dorothy had purchased a farm. Dorothy started a career as an office secretary at Dallas High School and enjoyed the work until her retirement in 1985.

Don and Dorothy moved to a retirement villa at Capital Manor in 1996.

Dorothy loved quilting, starting first as a member of the Mission Mills Quilters. Later she was an organizing member of the Classique Quilters of Salem. The sorrow of her life was when she could no longer hold the gauge needles in her fingers, troubled by arthritis. She compensated by making hundreds of sewing machine quilts for donation to the Salem Police Department, Women's Crisis Center and the Mid- Willamette Quilt Guild, of which she was a member.

She was also a member of Delta Zeta at Oregon State University and a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Dallas.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Jaclyn Noreen.

Survivors include her husband, Don; son, Leslie; daughter, Barbara; five grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters.

Memorial service was Aug. 8 at Dallas First Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Dallas Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to Dallas First Presbyterian Church in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Jacqueline 'Jackie' N. Lalack

March 29, 1927 - Aug. 3, 2010

Jacqueline "Jackie" N. Lalack, 83, of Dallas died Aug. 3 following an extended illness.

She was born in Ellensburg, Wash., to Charles and Mae Wilson.

Jackie was raised in Yakima, Wash. During World War II, she worked summers at the Hanford Nuclear Power Plant in Richland, Wash., before graduating from high school in 1944.

After graduation, Jackie worked in California and later moved to Portland, where she was introduced to Andrew "Andy" Lalack Jr.

Jackie and Andrew were married in 1947 and they settled in Dallas, where Andy owned and operated LaCreole Lumber and Rock Co. from 1941 until his death in 1997. Jackie worked alongside her husband as bookkeeper for many years.

She later worked as bookkeeper for Webb Construction in Salem, DeLon Oldsmobile in Salem and Hayward Ford in Dallas. In 1974 she opened the Classie Cupboard, a specialty store in Dallas. In 1984 Jackie and Andy finished construction and opened Mill Valley Square, a retail shopping center in Dallas. In that same year Jackie's retail store moved to new quarters in Mill Valley Square under the name "Jackie's Hallmark," which she continued to operate with her dear friend, Annie Stene, until the store closed in 1998.

Jackie and Andy donated the land for and were instrumental in founding Great Western Bank in Dallas, which continues to operate today at the original Mill Valley Square location as a branch of West Coast Bank.

In addition to being a business owner, Jackie loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, where she spent many extended vacations with Andy, her friends and family. Jackie's love of travel extended into her retirement as she welcomed the new millennium with a trip to England, France and Scotland.

Jackie was a strongly independent, proud, loving and generous person who was perhaps happiest in her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Robert and James Wilson.

Survivors include her daughters, Sandie Frawley (Patrick) of Pleasanton, Calif., and Candi Allen (Bob) of Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Andrew Erik "Rick" Lalack (Sheryl) of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside service was at Restlawn Cemetery, Salem, under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home, Dallas.

Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice of Salem or Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer in care of the funeral home.

To send an online condolence: www.bollmanfuneralhome.com.

Leslie E. Dickerson

June 4, 1932 - Aug. 2, 2010

Leslie Earl Dickerson, 78, of Dallas died Aug. 2 in Dallas.

He was born in Gardena, Calif., to Ira Tyler Dickerson and Delinda Jane Blackford.

Les moved to Brazil with his sister Velma in 1956 as a missionary. He returned to the United States in 1958 to marry Irene Libby. Together they returned to Brazil, where they spent more than 50 years as missionaries with Agape Ministries. It is estimated that they helped start more than 600 churches in southern Brazil as well as a Bible institute and orphanage.

Les was known for his charismatic personality, sense of humor, his artistic abilities including music and woodworking, and giving his life to the young people of Brazil.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sarah Jane, Irene and Iona, and his son, Billy.

Survivors include his wife, Irene; children, Wayne (Mary) Dickerson, Steve (Linda) Dickerson, Damaris (Stan) Tomajko, Delinda (Junior) Witkowski and Darla (Todd) Gorton; 10 grandchildren; and siblings, Velma, Paul, Lloyd and Melvin Dickerson and Ruth Nogle.

Memorial service was Aug. 6 at Valley Life Center, Dallas. Graveside service was at Dallas Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to the Leslie Dickerson Memorial Fund in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements.

To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Horace 'Butch' Franklin Faulkner Jr.

Dec. 28, 1928 - Aug. 2, 2010

Horace "Butch" Franklin Faulkner Jr., 81, of Monmouth died Aug. 2 following a short but valiant battle with cancer.

He was born in Wadesboro, N.C., to Horace Franklin Faulkner Sr. and Daisy Elizabeth Honeycutt Faulkner.

Butch joined the Air Force in 1948 and moved to Phoenix, Ariz. While serving in the Air Force he attained the rank of Master Sergeant and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Before retiring he was awarded 18 metals and ribbons.

It was in Phoenix where he met his wife, Mary Jane Durizzi; they married in 1951.

Butch retired from the Air Force in 1968. He and Mary Jane then moved to Monmouth, where he worked for the Monmouth Post Office as a mail carrier and made friends all along his route. Children would follow him on their bikes trying to keep up with him. Butch was loved by everyone and made friends wherever his path took him.

He and Mary Jane loved to travel, and when he retired in 1989 they did just that. They took their motor home across the United States and saw many places, making sure to be home in time to go camping and fishing at Lava Lake every June with their family and friends. They also spent the month of September on the Alsea River and became a permanent fixture at the Driftcreek Campground.

When back in town, Butch was an active member of the "Burgerville Coffee Club," and dubbed themselves the "holding place for Heaven."

Butch was the "ultimate family man." Family meant everything to him and he to them. He was a "Mr. Fix-it" of everything -- if it was broke, there was a way he would fix it.

He loved to work with wood and was good at it. This was a gift he passed on to his children. He made furniture, toys for the grandkids, and book shelves. He built model air planes and watched car racing. Being from North Carolina, he grew up on NASCAR and loved it until the day he died.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane, the love of his life of 59 years; children, Steve (Laurie) Faulkner of Enumclaw, Wash., Kim (Rory) Heide of West Salem and Doug (Debbie) Faulkner of Bellevue, Wash.; brother, Ben; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Private service for family with interment will be held at Fir Crest Cemetery.

Celebration of life will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Elks Club in Independence.

Contributions are suggested to Union Gospel Mission or the charity of your choice.

Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Rachel Ouellette Miller

Sept. 7, 1929 - July 24, 2010

Rachel Ouellette Miller, 80, of Dallas died July 24.

Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Miller's residence, 2370 SW Elmwood Drive, Dallas.

Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem, handled arrangements.

Lottie Grace Quinn

Dec. 15, 1917 - Aug. 6, 2010

Lottie Grace Quinn, 92, of Dallas died Aug. 6 in Dallas.

She was born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, to Emery Ward and Mary Jane James Miller.

She married Earl Vinton Quinn on Dec. 11, 1935, in Vancouver, Wash.

In addition to being a homemaker, Lottie enjoyed gardening, making hand crafts and was known for her Christmas ornaments she made every year. She also loved watching sports, especially softball, in which many relied on her accurate scorekeeping.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; son, Jim; daughter, Fay; and five brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Grace (Wayne) Osborn of Dallas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Fred.

Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Contributions are suggested to Dallas Kids, Inc.

To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Larry C. Fresh

Feb. 11, 1929 - Aug. 7, 2010

Larry C. Fresh, 81, of McMinnville, formerly of Dallas, died Aug. 7 in McMinnville.

Service is pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 503-623-2325.

To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.

Francis C. Kettleson

March 8, 1920 - Jan. 11, 2010

Allene M. Kettleson

March 22, 1922 - Aug. 8, 2010

Francis C. Kettleson, 89, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Jan. 11.

Allene M. Kettleson, 88, of Salem, formerly of Dallas, died Aug. 8.

Memorial service for the Kettlesons will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem.

Contributions are suggested to local Autism research.

Roger Jessup Lloyd

Oct. 5, 1971 - Aug. 3, 2010

Roger Jessup Lloyd, 38, of Independence died Aug. 3 after a four-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig's Disease.

He was born in North Ridge, Calif., to Stephen Scott Lloyd and Catherine Ruth Jessup.

At a young age, his parents moved to Independence, where Roger spent the rest of his life. Roger grew up on the farm of his grandparent's, Charles and Evelyn Lloyd, on Buena Vista Road.

His father taught him a rigorous work ethic and the trade of farming. At a young age he knew how to drive the farm tractor and truck and sometimes missed school to do the farm chores. He still found time to play tennis and wrestle in high school. However, most of his time was spent by his father's side doing farm work.

Roger loved farming and was well known by the local farmers as a very capable, hardworking "kid." The responsibilities he carried at such a young age were impressive. Through his high school and college years, he dedicated many years to the Sperling Farm and other farms, managing up to 3,600 acres in the early 1990s.

He grew up and participated in the Lutheran Church, where he played the piano on occasion.

At the tender age of 14, Roger's attention was caught by a quiet girl by the name of Heide Creamer, a fellow classmate. Roger and Heide became high school sweethearts and both graduated from Central High in 1989. Roger and Heide married in 1992.

Roger continued farming on Buena Vista Road while doing long-haul truck driving for his Grandpa Jessup. In 2000, he made a career change to law enforcement. Roger succeeded in his pursuit and became a dedicated and proud member of the city of Independence Police Department for the remainder of his life.

He was recognized for his distinguished service, including the presentation of the Medal of Valor as well as the Purple Heart. Roger built many meaningful relationships at the IPD who truly became his extended family. His love and concern for the youth of the community drew him back to Central High, where he served as the School Resource Officer for three years. Roger was active in his community and knew practically everyone, especially the youth.

Roger always enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. He enjoyed fast motorsports on the water as well as on the land. Many memorable moments were spent riding quads with his buddies. His family and many friends joined him annually at Cultus Lake, one of his favorite spots to enjoy life.

In the fall of 2006, Roger was diagnosed with ALS. Even through he struggled dealing with the disease, Roger was committed to staying active. He was passionate about his children's school life and activities. He coached their teams from the time they were old enough to play a sport. He loved to watch them succeed and compete. Roger was loved and respected by many.

Survivors include his wife, Heide; son, Brady; daughter Brooks; mother, Catherine Putnam of Dallas; grandmother, Evelyn Lloyd of Independence; and grandparents, Bert and Robin Jessup of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Celebration of life is at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the Central High School gymnasium in Independence.

Contributions are suggested to the Roger Lloyd Memorial Account that has been established through the Independence Police Association, P.O. Box 7, Independence, OR 97351. Funds donated to this account will be used to support local youth programs. Contributions are also suggested to the ALS Association at www.ALSA.org.

Gregory J. Norwest

March 23, 1971 - Aug. 7, 2010

Greg Norwest, 39, of Portland died Aug. 7 in Portland.

He is a member of the Grand Ronde Tribe.

Services are pending with Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Visit www.dallastribute.com for updated information throughout the week or to send a condolence.

Wayne Grant Shelton

Jan. 15, 1939 - July 31, 2010

Wayne Grant Shelton, 71, of Chehalis, Wash., died July 31 in Chehalis.

He was born in Scio to Howard and Bernice Shelton and was raised on the family farm.

He attended Scio schools until his senior year, then he attended and graduated from Dallas High School, where he played football.

While serving in the Marine Corps Reserve he also worked with his family in the logging business. Later he worked for Northwest Natural Gas. He ended his career working for the Office and Professional Employees Local No. 11 as a business representative in Portland.

Wayne married Kathleen Schmidtke on Aug. 6, 1988, in Olympia, Wash. They lived for several years in Rochester, Wash., before settling in Chehalis.

He was an active member of Centralia-Chehalis Elks Lodge No. 2435 and was awarded Elk of the Year for 1994-1995 and Chairman of the Year for 1995-1996.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; sons, Doug Shelton of Salem and Brian Shelton (Teresa) of Seaside; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; stepmother, Jeanne Shelton of Salem; stepsisters, Sheri Tonn of Tacoma, Wash., and Lavon Struck of Steuben, Maine; sister, Sharon Linnertz of Green Valley, Ariz.; stepsons, Eric (Erika) Schmidtke of Melbourne, Australia and Kurt (Carla) Schmidtke of Redmond, Wash.; and four step-grandchildren.

At Wayne's request there will be no service.

Gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. For information: dshelton@brattain.com.

Leta Joy Cook

May 5, 1926 - Aug. 2, 2010

Leta Joy Cook, 84, of Prineville died Aug. 2.

She was born to Bill and Lillian Mode and grew up in Independence.

She moved to Central Oregon in 1976 and had resided in Prineville for several years.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed friends and family, and loved to camp, fish, hunt and collect things.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Francis Winstead of La Pine.

Survivors include her husband, Colan R. Cook of Prineville; sons, Dennis D. Cook of Redmond, Kent A. Cook of Harriett, Ark., and Lane C. Cook of Prineville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Service was Aug. 9 at Monmouth Christian Church. Interment was at Hilltop Cemetery.

Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

Wendell E. Curry

Jan. 22, 2010

Wendell E. Curry of Arroyo Grande, Calif., died Jan. 22 in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

He was born in 1925 to Clarence and Alta Curry in Dallas.

Wendell attended Dallas schools and graduated from Dallas High School in 1943. He served three years in the Navy as a gunner on a plane during World War II.

Following his time in the service, he graduated from Oregon College of Education in 1950. While in college, he met Jeanne Koerber and they were married in 1949.

Wendall began his career in education at Adams Elementary School, where he served as a teaching principal from 1950 to 1956. From 1956 through 1990 Wendell held teaching and administrative positions at Rainier School District and with the Oregon State Department of Education.

He retired in 1990 and moved to Arroyo Grande in 1997 to be closer to family.

Survivors include his brother, James of Pismo Beach, Calif.; son, Curtis (Connie) of Helendale, Calif; daughter, Susan (Tom) Seeto of Canberra, Australia; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Service was Feb. 7 at First United Methodist Church in Arroyo Grande.

Contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Children's Center of Arroyo Grande, 275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

Wilbur Wayne Rudy

May 11, 1933 - Aug. 7, 2010

Wilbur Wayne Rudy, 77, of Adair Village died Aug. 7.

Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Independence First Baptist Church.

Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements.

To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.

Juanita M. Fern

Feb. 12, 1942 - Feb. 21, 2010

Juanita M. Fern, 68, of Conway, Ark., formerly of Dallas, died Feb. 21 in Conway.

She was born to Josephine and Fred Fern in Dallas.

Juanita attended Bridgeport Elementary School and lived in Dallas most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her brother.

Survivors include her daughter, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Celebration of her life for family and friends will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Dallas First Christian Church. Interment will follow at Salt Creek Cemetery.

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