News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Rhonda Gay Darst (Combs), born on June 18, 1968, in Arcata, California, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sisters, Oregon, on December 2, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Mike and Carol Combs. A devoted mother, wife, grandmother — affectionately known as “Honey” — sister, and friend. Rhonda touched countless lives with her giving heart and unwavering kindness. She graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1986. She married the love of her life, Donny Darst, in... Full story
Rhonda Lynn Perry of Brooking, Oregon, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2024. Rhonda grew up in Southern California. She moved to Oregon in the early 1990s, and lived in Sisters for over 20 years, where she worked with the public at Christmas Mountain Magic, the Gallimaufry, and Bi-Mart. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, painting, traveling with her husband, tending her flower garden, and spending time with her family and friends. She had a passion for animals... Full story
Irene Eleanor Liden passed away at her home in Sisters January 3, 2025. She was born in Valley Stream Long Island, New York, January 11, 1941, to Harold and Mildred Liden, who preceded her in death, as well as her brother Donald Liden, her partner of 20 years Jennings McLean, and Bertol, Quartz, Freischutz, and Rheingold, some of her beloved pets. Irene is survived by her sister-in-law Jane Liden, three nephews Lance, Lars, and Leigh Liden, their wives and children, her... Full story
Pat lost her years' long battle with cancer Saturday, December 14, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home with her husband, Rich, by her side. Pat was born March 24, 1947, in Regina, Saskatchewan, to William and Wilma Kirrie. She was the third of four children, Christopher, Margot, Pat, and Joclyn. In 1952 the family moved to Portland. Pat graduated from Wilson High School in 1965. She then attended Portland State, the University School of Nursing, and later Marylhurst Univer... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Connie Rickards (Hartford) on Monday December 30. Connie was born in Dallas Oregon, on March 22, 1959, and moved to Central Oregon and spent the rest of her life in Sisters and surrounding areas. She was a proud grandmother, a sister, and a beloved mother to Aaron Hartford and Andy Hartford. Connie was the most selfless, caring, and loving woman to everyone that she met. Some of her favorite memories was when she would... Full story
Chris passed peacefully into his heavenly home three days before Christmas (also his birthday). For two tough years, he put up a gallant fight against a relentless case of FTD (frontal-temporal dementia), yet maintaining his sweet spirit and cheerful smile until the end. His final days were spent in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family and friends. Chris will be missed by many. Those who knew him can attest to his kind heart, genuine smile, and keen sense of... Full story
Kenneth M. Scott of Leaburg, passed away quickly from cardiac arrest on Friday December 20, 2024, at his home. He was born in Griffin, Georgia, the son of the late Thomas Leroy Scott, Sr. and Bessie Mae on April 19, 1943. He had one brother, the late Tommy Scott, Jr. Ken, enlisted in the Navy at the age of 15. He then enlisted in the Coast Guard at age 17 and was stationed in Florida, New York, and Greece. In 1963, he was stationed in Southern California where he lived until 1... Full story
Arnold and Dorothy Showalter welcomed Jeanne into their family on September 2, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1941 the family moved to Portland, Oregon. Jeanne met her future husband, Hal Busch, in 1945 when they were both having a great time roller skating. During Hal's enlistment in the Coast Guard, they were married on April 8, 1950. Hal spent two more years in the Coast Guard. They shared and enjoyed life's adventures together for 75 years. They were blessed with three... Full story
Dr. John Halisey "Spike" Kennedy of Portland and Camp Sherman, died peacefully in his sleep at age 94 on November 5, 2024. Born in Newark, Ohio on February 9, 1930, to Eve and William Kennedy, Spike was the youngest of three children and spent his youth in Newark where he developed a lifelong passion for trains. A pioneer in his field, Spike was Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon (RIO) at Good Samaritan Hospital, one of the... Full story
Shawna Colleen Mitchell-Hoegh, 55, of Redmond Oregon, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on November 19, 2024. She was born in 1969 in Portland, Oregon, to Reverend Skip and Shay Mitchell. She is survived by husband Mark Hoegh, a daughter Tefna, two grandchildren, Ainsley and Jase, a brother Shane and her parents. Shawna's life was full and very active even though having many "autoimmune diseases." She did not let her illnesses define her life. Her magnetic personalit... Full story
Timothy Killefer passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024 at his home in Sisters. He was 69. Tim chose his birthday to use medical aid in dying (MAID), completing his circle of life. Radiation therapy had arrested his cancer decades ago but left a legacy of atrophied muscles and nearly unbearable pain that attacked with a vengeance in 2021. There was no cure, and Tim turned to the MAID program to guide his family through the inevitable ending of his life. He lived a full... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Brad passed away at OHSU hospital in Portland on November 13 at the age of 66, following a prolonged battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by family upon his passing. Brad was born on March 7,1958, at Klamath Valley Hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He graduated from Lost River High School in Merrill, Oregon, in 1976. His nickname while growing up was Buddy because there wasn't a person who met Brad with his easy going... Full story
David Porter Van Ness, Jr., of San Diego, California, passed away June 29, 2024, after a short illness. He is survived by his sister Rosalie M. Van Ness-Hanford of Sisters, his daughters Eva King of San Diego, California, and Samantha Van Ness of Dubai, and his son Samuel David Van Ness of San Diego, California. David was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 16, 1950. He was raised in Carpinteria, California. David lived his life enjoying surfing, family, welding, and... Full story
Dr. Irving "Irv" Weston was born on his family farm in Gibbon, NE, and passed away peacefully on November 2, in Bend, at the age of 93. Irv attended Nebraska Wesleyan, received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska and served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force. He practiced family medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska, for three decades and continued to practice medicine for several years in Phoenix, Arizona. Irv was an avid ultra-runner and long-distance... Full story
John passed away on October 12, with his life-long companion and friend, Laura, by his side. He is survived by his two sons, Jeff and Daniel, four grandchildren, Jerad, Justin, Libby and Maddie, and one great-grandson, Jesse. John had a 40-year career driving trucks to all states, and logging trucks in the Santa Canyon area. After retirement, John moved to the Oregon Coast (Waldport) where he enjoyed crabbing, and fishing with his many friends. By his side was the little... Full story
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Timothy Dale Jacobson of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away peacefully at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington, on October 9. He was 84 years old. Tim was born in Cathlamet, Washington, in 1940 to Leonard and Mary (Aldred) Jacobson. His childhood and adult life were marked by vibrance, adventure, and the call of the North. He attended Cathlamet Public Schools and later enlisted in the Navy. After completing basic... Full story
Jean Linda (Fitzpatrick) Kern, born on November 30, 1927, in Susanville, California, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Camp Sherman, at the age of 96. She died of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. Jean is survived by her three children: Timothy "Oly" Kern of Hawaii, Larry Kern of Arizona, and Sweet Medicine (Kern) Nation of Oregon. Sister Willa (Fitzpatrick) Sigler of California. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive her. Jean was... Full story
Pamella Jacqueline Kirk, 81, of Sisters passed away on October 1, 2024. Pam was born in June 1943 to the late Kenneth and Mary Bage in Ontario, Canada. Pam is survived by her husband Russell Kirk, two daughters, Tammy Robillard and Dana Thill, and two grandchildren, Devin and Brooke Robillard. Pam's life was full of dancing, laughter, and making friends everywhere she went. She embraced every moment, living fully and creating lasting memories and lifelong connections. Pam's... Full story
Kenton L. Chambers was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 27, 1929, and he died on May 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Regional Hospital in Corvallis after a brief illness at the age of 94. Ken graduated from Whittier College and received his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He joined the faculty in the Department of Botany at Yale University and met his future wife, Henrietta Laing, there. They were married in June 1958. Their daughter Elaine was born in New Haven in... Full story
Bill Wolfe liked to say, "And then I got to go to heaven before I died." That's because in 2021 he and his wife Kathy became caretakers at the Dahl homestead in the Metolius River Canyon north of Camp Sherman, surrounded by the National Forest right where Abbott Creek comes through on its way to the Metolius. Bill passed away in his sleep at the homestead on the morning of July 20, 2024, from heart disease. He was born William Alton Wolfe, the first child of William and... Full story
David's parents, David Kell and Molly Miller, welcomed their twin sons on June 23, 1939, at the Holiday Park Hospital, in Portland, Oregon, joining their sister Carol. After graduation from high school, David served in the Army for two years, stationed in Hawaii. Later he received an Associate Degree from Portland State University and a Masters Degree from the International Conference of Police Chaplains. David served in the Portland Police Department for thirty years. The... Full story
Darrell Seven was born on December 24, 1939, in Coos Bay, Oregon, and passed on September 1, 2024, at the age of 84. After serving in the Navy, Darrell attended Southern Oregon University, where he played football and earned a Master's in European history. Darrell's entrepreneurial spirit enabled him to envision and realize the creation of Summer Lake Inn, a lodge in Central Oregon he ran with his wife, Jean. Today the Inn, known as Playa, is an artist-in-residence facility.... Full story
The Rev. Dr. Larry E. Harrelson, Col., Retired, 80, a resident of the Forest Grove community, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Hawthorne House in Forest Grove. The youngest of four children, Larry was born April 17, 1944, to Willis Murrel and Verla Jessie Harrelson in McLeansboro, Illinois, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Both parents modeled for Larry the virtues of hard work, honesty, and religious faith. His parents encouraged Larry to go as... Full story
Darrell William Brownawell was born on February 21, 1933 in Bismark, North Dakota. He died on August 28, 2024 at Touchmark in Bend. Between those bookends he lived a good, eventful, and meaningful life. He was married to the love of his life, Marilyn, for 68 years. He is survived by his two sons, David and Mark, four grandchildren, Tim, Dan, Kristen, and Max, and two great-grandchildren, Ernest and Dianna. Darrell was active in Civil Rights. He would go to court to stand by... Full story
With great sadness, we announce that Sandra (Sandy) Reed-Hurst of Bend passed away peacefully in her home on August 5, following a lengthy illness. Affectionately known as "Sam" by her beloved husband Bill, "Mom" and "Sam" by her four daughters, Sharie (Reed) Hurst-Peasley and husband Bruce, Kristen (Reed) Hurst-Birch, Kym Hurst, and Becky (Hurst) Sedlacek and partner John Farr. She was "Grammi" or "Grammi-Sam" to her six grandchildren; Meghan and Molly Birch, Anna, Will, and... Full story
