News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
Ronald D. Cooper, born March 4, 1940, to parents Rolla and Lorene in Hubbard, Oregon. Ron passed on August 1, 2024, quietly at home with wife and children close by. Ron attended OIT, Portland State College and Portland Community College, earning an associates degree in mechanical engineering. Ron worked for several companies in the Portland area and 2 years in the state of Maine, designing and building sawmills. Ron was a lifetime member of The Pudding River Rod and Gun Club... Full story
Elizabeth Affatati (Betty) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, surrounded by her husband, son, daughter, and other members of her family. Born Elizabeth Anne Wilson in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1951, she moved with her parents to the United States when she was six years old. Her chosen career field was advertising and she stayed in that business until she married the love of her life, Ralph Affatati. Together they loved and shared six children, several... Full story
"A well-rounded man should be a warrior, an artist, and a philosopher." - Benvenuto Cellini Cruz Michael Bryan, an American soldier, 34, of Salem, was killed in action in the vicinity of Katerynivka, Ukraine, supporting combat operations against the Russian Federation. Cruz was born on July 13, 1990, in Salem. His fascination with the profession of arms was lifelong. He adored martial arts-Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, wrestling, and MMA, but none so deeply as B... Full story
Sally Jo (Manning) Hancock was born in 1930 to Ben and Loretta (Kelley/McCrary) Manning in Port Angeles, Washington. Sally Jo was raised in Seattle, Washington, attending school at Queen Anne High School. Sally Jo struggled with health during her early years, missing significant portions of her grade school. But her mother, who was a teacher always made sure Sally Jo was academically where she should be, even graduating from high school early. Sally Jo recounted times when... Full story
Raymond Joseph (Joe) Gunterman, long time resident of Sisters, died July 18, following a years-long battle with ALS. He was a wonderful friend, father, and grandfather. Joe was born on December 11, 1947, to Oleita Lightfoot and Raymond Edward Gunterman in Louisville, Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky, graduating with a degree in sociology. On December 20, 1969, he married Connie Ann Neeley and soon after was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air... Full story
Our father Harold Richard Rollins, born August 26, 1942, in Springerville, Arizona, has taken his journey to be with our mother Margie in Heaven, and all of those who have gone before us. He passed on July 5, at 81 years of age in Culver, Oregon. He is our Dad, our mentor, and our best friend. To all of us, and his many friends and young men that he became a mentor to in his life, he was Richard. A man of true integrity and of God. He raised his children, his family, in the... Full story
With heavy hearts, we announce Kolby McMahon passed on June 19. It is certain that her vibrant spirit and kind heart will remain in our hearts forever. Kolby Genevieve McMahon was born in Redmond on August 9, 2009, at 7:01 p.m. Right from the start, she had a spark that could light up a room. Just barely a year old, Kolby made the move to Texas, and even though it was hot and humid, she played for hours outside with nothing but pink cowgirl boots and a diaper. Her love for... Full story
It is with profound sadness that the family of Atigun John Dethlefs, age 14, announce his tragic passing on June 19. Andy and Mary Dethlefs welcomed their first born Atigun John on June 25, 2009. He came into this world in a time of darkness, two weeks after the passing of his uncle, Ian Ferguson. Over time that darkness became filled with his light. His smiles, giggles, and just raw energy brought comfort to all of us. Atigun was intensely curious from day one. He was constan... Full story
December 31, 2023, was the day I lost my best friend, my wonderful husband, the love of my life, Kenny Miller. For four years Kenny had many threatening illnesses. In the last five months, tongue cancer was discovered. There was no hope of beating the cruel and painful disease. He was 93 and he has said he was "grateful to have lived this long." Kenny wanted to live his last years in the wonderful home he built for the two of us that he loved so much, overlooking a beautiful... Full story
Robert "Rand" Houk was born February 5, 1948, in Seattle, Washington, to Robert and Bette Houk. After his birth, the family moved to Milwaukie, Oregon, where he attended school. Many lifelong friends were made and continued throughout his lifetime. Rand spent every summer at McKee's Beach on Puget Sound, a special place to be with his grandparents. He and his older brother had many adventures there. In his early years, he began his rodeo career as a bull rider in the Pacific... Full story
