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| *Lyle "Lee" E. Pairan Jr.*Donald Ray Peyton*Victor "Vic" Alvin Satterlund*Brian "Ron" Behling*Tyler T. Rivera*R. Marjorie Mylnechuk Draper*William C. Parks*Ruth Isabelle Johnson*Theodore "Teddy" David Lincoln*Ernest "Ernie" Clinton Lukin |
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Lyle "Lee" E. Pairan Jr. Dec. 13, 1958 - June 17, 2008
Lyle "Lee" E. Pairan Jr., 49, of Independence died June 17 in Salem. Lyle was born in Castro Valley, Calif., to Lyle and Betty Leffel Pairan, the youngest of five children.  | | | Lyle "Lee" E. Pairan Jr. |
| The family moved to Monmouth in the late 1960s. At an early age he met his wife Beathe "Nene" Langerud and started a family of his own. Lyle spent 27 years as a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved football, computer games and washing his car. He was a hard working man and worked for everything he had; and to Lyle, he had everything. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Pairan. Survivors include his wife, Beathe "Nene" of Independence; daughter, Amanda of Salem; sons, Joshua of Jefferson and Jeremy of Independence; and father, Lyle Pairan Sr. of Independence. Private interment was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. Contributions are suggested to your local animal shelter. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Donald Ray Peyton Nov. 14, 1944 - June 23, 2008
Donald Ray Peyton, 63, of Monmouth died June 23 after a long and heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Don enjoyed growing up in Richland, Wash., and Benton City, Wash.  | | | Donald Ray Peyton |
| While in college, Don fell in love with and married Jeanine Kay Updyke. After college, he served four years in the Air Force. Don and Jeanine enjoyed a loving and vibrant marriage for more than 42 years. During his life, Don taught high school shop class in Tucson, Ariz., was a mobile home repairman and taught middle school woodworking and metal shop classes in La Grande. He also worked as a job placement counselor in Kennewick, Wash., and retired from behavioral research work after 11 years in Albuquerque, N.M. Don and Jeanine moved in 2003 to Monmouth to be near their children and grandchildren. Don's love for music began in high school and continued to be a source of immense joy for him throughout his life. He played bass, electric and acoustic guitar, and had a beautiful voice. He played many years with classic/country rock bands the Touch of Class in La Grande, the Coffee Twins in Milton-Freewater and Hermiston, Joe Trout and the Flounders, and also the Jack Jones Trio in Tri-Cities, Wash. It was pure joy for him to share his music with others, especially "jamming" with family and friends. He loved to make people laugh. Other hobbies he loved were traveling, photography, and building wonderful, creative wood and metal projects. He shares the journey of his illness through an online journal at www.caringbridge.org/visit/donpeyton. Survivors include his wife, Jeanine Updyke Peyton of Monmouth; daughter, Cheri (Heath) Goodall of Monmouth; son, Lee (Sandra) Peyton of Oregon City; brothers, Ron (CC) Peyton of Kauai, Hawaii, David (Fran) Peyton of Cheney, Wash., and Jeff (Kerra) Peyton of West Richland, Wash.; and three grandchildren. At Don's request no service will be held. Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem, OR 97304-4007; Caring Bridge, 1995 Rahn Cliff Court, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55122-3401; or Ayuda Caring Touch, P.O. Box 80610, Portland O,R 97280-1610. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Victor "Vic" Alvin Satterlund Aug. 23, 1925 - June 24, 2008 * Victor "Vic" Alvin Satterlund, 82, of Monmouth died June 24. He was born to Alvin and Winifred Satterlund in Cumberland, McKinley Township, Wis. After graduating from Frederic High School in 1943, Vic joined the Army.  | | | Victor "Vic" Alvin Satterlund |
| He was promoted to sergeant and fought with the 29th Separate Infantry Regiment throughout Europe until the end of World War II. Vic was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to Cumberland, where he courted and married the love of his life for 59 years, Nancy Talbot Satterlund. Nancy and Vic settled on a dairy farm in McKinley, Wis. Vic was proud to serve for many years as the chairman of Maple Plain Township and on various boards and committees. Additionally, he served as the Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 223, Cumberland, and was a lifetime member of the Elks. Vic and Nancy moved to Monmouth in 1968. Vic ran a successful real estate business for 29 years. He loved going to their Wallowa cabin in Eastern Oregon, where he hunted and fished with his sons, grandson and friends for more than 40 years. His passions were spending time with his family and listening to his extensive Polka music collection, and attending morning "world problem solving" strategy sessions at Burgerville, where he entertained his young friends with his extensive repertoire of stories and jokes. He even wrote a humor column for a small newspaper. Vic was an expert duck decoy craftsman and was frequently working with wood and running his beloved chain saw. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Satterlund. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; son, Victor "Skip" William (Michele) of Newman, Ga.; brother, Donald Satterlund of Pullman, Wash.; and grandchildren, Capt. Victor Richard Satterlund of Fort Benning, Ga., Brandi Satterlund of Beaverton and Jessalyn Satterlund of Sherwood. Service was June 27 at Cornerstone Christian Center, Independence. Private interment was at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. Contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in care of Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, which handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Tyler T. Rivera May 3, 2008 - June 26, 2008
Tyler T. Rivera of Dallas died June 26. Private family services will be held and interment will be at Dallas Cemetery. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Brian "Ron" Behling Jan. 18, 1961 - June 24, 2008
Brian "Ron" Behling, 47, of West Salem died June 24 in an accident while he was riding his 2004 Harley-Davidson on his way home.  | | | Brian "Ron" Behling |
| Ron was born in Salt Lake City, the youngest of eight children, to Robert and Joy Behling. He moved to Falls City in 1974 and lived there until 1984. He graduated from Falls City High School in 1979. He worked at Winco Warehouse Distribution in Woodburn for 24 years. He was a very dedicated employee and loved his job. Ron married Dorla Harrison in 2006 and they made their home in West Salem. Survivors include his wife, Dorla Harrison-Behling of West Salem; stepdaughter, Courtney Harrison of West Salem; mother, Joy Behling of Keizer; and siblings, Conway (Susan) Behling of Falls City, Marilyn (Andy) Anderson of Keizer, Judy (Boyd) Spiker of Salt Lake City, Craig (Markell) Behling of Portland, Pam (Bob) Grove of Salem, Wendy (Mark) Cerdena of Woodland, Wash., and Cory Behling of Dallas. Service was June 28 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem, with interment at Restlawn Cemetery.
R. Marjorie Mylnechuk Draper July 17, 1923 - June 26, 2008
R. Marjorie Mylnechuk Draper, 84, of Independence died June 26. She was born in International Falls, Minn., to Leslie and Doris Blazer Raco. She moved from Albany in 1995, living in Independence with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Mylnechuk, in 1967 and her second husband, Charles Richmond Draper, in 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Barb Mylnechuk of Independence; son, Larry Mylnechuk (Sandy Henderson) of Lake Oswego; and two grandchildren. Memorial service was July 1 at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence, with a reception following at the Elks Lodge. Contributions are suggested to Willamette Valley Hospice. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
William C. Paris Dec. 18, 1920 - June 26, 2008
William Collins Paris, 87, of Dallas died June 26. He was born in Artesia, N.M., to Raleigh and Minerva Collins Paris. He grew up in Artesia, attended Occidental College, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering. | | | William C. Paris |
| It was there he met his future bride, Dorothea Pierson. After they were married in 1942, World War II and the Navy took Bill to the South Pacific. He served as a Lieutenant on sea plane tender, the USS Hamlin. Following his honorable discharge in 1943, Bill eventually went to work for Union Carbide as a chemical engineer and project manager. His professional journey took him around the nation and the world as he took his wife and growing family from Texas to Tennessee, Colorado, Hot Springs, Ark., New York, South Africa and California. After 30 years with Union Carbide he retired to the West Coast in 1993, living in Portland and Bishop, Calif. He continued his involvement with the church, Wycliffe Translators and Gideons International. He was recognized for his exceptional contributions to Union Carbide, his church, and his family. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothea Paris of Dallas; children, Charlotte Paris of Bishop, Bill (Annie) Paris of Tokyo, Helen (Roger Crawford) Paris of Vancouver, Wash., John (Bev) Paris of Garden Grove, Calif., Mary (Wayne) Matlick of Bishop, Elizabeth (Stephen) Rossberg of Beaverton; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Service was July 1 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Graveside service was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Contributions are suggested to Gideons International. To send an online condolence: www.dallastribute.com.
Ruth Isabelle Johnson Nov. 7, 1930 - June 27, 2008
Ruth Isabelle Johnson, 77, of Independence died June 27. Private graveside service will be at Fir Crest Cemetery in Monmouth. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Theodore "Teddy" David Lincoln Aug. 6, 1956 - June 28, 2008
Theodore "Teddy" David Lincoln, 51, of Independence, formerly of Kellogg, Idaho, died June 28. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Marjorie Lincoln, and an older brother, Lynn. Survivors include his sisters, Kathy Reese and Debbie (Bob) Barker; and brothers, Scott Lincoln and Patrick (Barbara) Lincoln. At Ted's request no service will be held. Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence, handled arrangements. To send an online condolence: www.farnstroms.com.
Ernest "Ernie" Clinton Lukins June 7, 2008
Ernest "Ernie" Clinton Lukins died in San Jose, Calif., on June 7. Ernie had resided for the last 30 years in San Jose, where he had owned and operated his own plumbing company. He was loved and respected by his community. During his high school years he lived in Valsetz. He worked at the mill and graduated from Valsetz High School. Ernie lived in Oregon for a few years after graduating. Survivors include his wife, Trish of San Jose; children, Michael and Jason Lukins, both of Dallas, daughter, Kellie of San Jose; mother, Maxine Lukins of Santa Clara, Calif.; stepdaughter, Kristina D'Amore of San Jose; stepson, Jonathan D'Amore of Washington; brothers, Tobias Lukins of McMinnville and Timothy Lukins of Dallas; and granddaughter, Ashley Lukins of Dallas. Service was June 14 at DeAnza Park in San Jose. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley in San Jose. |
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