News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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We lost Dan. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Dan and his family moved from Pottstown, Pensylvania, in 1983. Dan attended Sisters Elementary School and then Redmond High School, Class of 1988. He met his future wife, Heather, at school in 1990 and they were married in 2000. Dan started his career in the heating and cooling industry in 1993. He spent many years in night school to become a sheet metal journeyman and then earning his solar, LEB, and class three boiler licenses.... Full story
Tom Kopec passed away at the home that he built with his loving wife Kate Kopec on January 18. Tom was born in Irvington, New Jersey in 1943 to Stella and Chester Kopec, who were first generation Polish immigrants. Tom was always proud of his Jersey roots and his Polish heritage. Tom grew up attending Catholic school where he enjoyed testing the nun's faith and commitment on a daily basis. Tom migrated to the West Coast in his 20s, and lived/worked in Southern California... Full story
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Henk Dillewaard, on January 18, at the age of 96. He peacefully left this world, surrounded by the ones he loved the most, leaving behind a rich legacy filled with love, hard work, and faith. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Henk embarked on a remarkable journey to America, seeking to fulfill the dreams he held dear for his family. He worked tirelessly, holding two jobs at Continental... Full story
Our beloved husband, dad, uncle and grandfather Werner left us suddenly on December 15, 2023. He had recently celebrated his 93rd birthday - quite a milestone! Werner Sebastian Heinrich Storch was born November 24, 1930, in Tiefenort, Germany. The oldest of four children, he was quickly followed by Hannelore, Heinz and Anneliese. The family ran a butcher shop - a business that Werner was expected to overtake. In October 1948, however, at age 17, Werner had an argument with... Full story
Lucille 'Lu' Trowbridge passed away December 21, 2023, at her home in Medford, Oregon. She was born February 9, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, and married the love of her life, Ira Trowbridge in 1946. Ira joined the Air Force and Lu and Ira raised their four children while moving all over the country from Base to Base. After Ira retired from the Air Force in 1966, the family moved to Oregon. Lu worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in Alaska and the U.S. Forest Service in Bend a... Full story
This is Paul Janssen’s story. It is one of honesty, gentleness, and a love for his family and community. Born to Pastor Emil C. Janssen and Alfrieda (Monke) in St. Louis, Missouri on May 11th, 1936, he was raised in the Midwest where he developed a strong work ethic and an empathetic mind. He graduated from Washington University in Chemical Engineering. Paul married Judith Diane Meierhoff in 1958, and they fell in love with mountains on a driving trip to Colorado. They had t... Full story
The sudden death of Justin on Monday November 27, 2023, due to complication from pneumonia, left his family and close friends stunned and devastated. He was born to Phil and Connie (Ward) Jacques on March 15, 1973, in Longview, Washington, growing up in Castle Rock, living in Sisters off-and-on during his life, having moved back to Sisters full time in February 2008. Justin loved his career as an RV technician for over 30 years, most recently working for Big Country RV the... Full story
Heidi Jan Fernandez (Molenaar) died peacefully at her home in Camp Sherman on December 13, at the age of 66, surrounded by her five children, her loving husband, and two cats. Heidi was born in Redwing, Minnesota, in 1957 to parents Mary Gale and Dr. Robert Molenaar. A childhood in the rural Minnesota farm country of Cannon Falls influenced her love of animals and nature early on. At 5 years old she loved climbing onto the backs of her friend's dairy cows and riding them... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Burke, who left us tragically on October 12, 2023, in a vehicle accident in Mt. Shasta, California. Born on January 9, 1951, in Springfield, Ohio, Mike was the youngest of three children. His family relocated to Los Angeles during his childhood, where he later graduated from Charter Oak High School. After graduation, Mike enlisted in the National Guard. After Mike's father passed away in 1972, he was... Full story
John Henry Nagel III, better known as Jack, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, at age 74. Recent acquaintances of Jack would find him at his daily coffee post at Angeline's Bakery, taking tickets at The Belfry, or selling veggies at The Stand. But before arriving in Sisters at the tail-end of the 1970s, Jack had already lived a full and adventurous life. Born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, Jack excelled in athletics, and helped with his father's heating oil... Full story
On November 2, Leon Lewis Foster left earth when he was called home to enter his rest with his Heavenly Father. Family members were at his side when he peacefully passed away from natural causes. Leon was 93 years old. He will be missed by his family and the Camp Sherman community which he called home since 1968. Leon was born on October 25, 1930, in Lower Naches near Yakima, Washington. Leon was the second-oldest of his siblings: Larry (oldest), Lem, Howard, and Althea.... Full story
Carol was born in Los Angeles, California and spent some growing-up years in Southern California. At age 10 the family moved to Bella Vista in Northern California, near Redding. While there, she enjoyed small-town, rural activities: exploring on their bicycles, playing in the creek, and rescuing pollywogs when the creek began to dry up. In later years she added water skiing and snow skiing to her activities. Carol graduated from Shasta High School in 1976, then moved back to... Full story
On Thursday, November 2, Marilyn Losli Brownawell, beloved wife of Darrell Brownawell for 68 years, passed away at Touchmark in Bend. She was 90 years old. She is survived by Darrell, her two sons, David (and wife, Susan) and Mark (and wife, Carolyn), four grandchildren, Tim, Dan, Kristin, and Max, and two great grandchildren, Ernest and Dianna. Born to Ernest and Marguerite Losli on February 11, 1933, Marilyn graduated from Reed College with a bachelor of science and became a... Full story
Jaden Harvey Wiles walked his dusty cowboy boots out of this world on October 21, 2023. Jaden's easy laugh, charming smile, bright green eyes, and broad shoulders belied his big heart that he shared generously with so many of us. Hard work and good friends are what brought Jaden his joy. His thick blonde hair was usually barely restrained by a sweat- stained ball cap. Dirty and oily Carhartt overalls over a white T-shirt bespoke a young man that literally dove into his work... Full story
Kim Marie McCarthy passed away September 20, 2023 at her home. She was born September 10, 1965, to parents Steve Shehan and Laurie Smith Wright. Raised in Sisters her whole life, she attended school in Sisters and Redmond. Kim was a self-made woman who wore many hats, she was a potter at Pam + Mike's Pottery shop in Sisters for several years in the 1980s; she went on to help run Sisters KOA with her in-laws Denny and Cindy McCarthy; she was a bookkeeper for many businesses in... Full story
On August 2, 2023, our matriarch, Gudrun Kibak, of Sisters, passed away in her 99th year, at home. Deeply beloved wife, mother, Grandmother, and great grandmother, Gudrun lived a truly adventurous life. Born Gudrun Førslev in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1924, she spent her childhood roaming the King's Forest in Northern Zealand close to the coast of the North Sea. During World War II, she and her family endured the German occupation. They risked their lives in the heroic... Full story
Kathryn "Kate" was born to Lora and F. Engles Wiquest on October 7, 1937, in Barre, Vermont. Her father was a vice president at the Rock of Ages granite quarry and her mother was the nurse at the school where Kate and her younger sister, Gail, attended. Kate's parents nurtured her early love of music, even working a concession at the local fair to buy her first French horn, which she soon mastered. Although her family moved to California seeking better opportunities when Kate... Full story
Mary Agnes Poncy, 96, passed away at her home in Surprise, Arizona, on October 5. Mary was a resident of Sisters for over 50 years until she moved to Arizona to be with her two sisters that were living there at the time. Mary was born on October 3, 1927, in Redondo Beach, California. She was one of 9 children born to Louis and Anna Bahner. Mary is the last survivor out of all the siblings. She would share this with others many times, and she was sad because she missed her fami... Full story
Casey Johnson was born March 28, 1980 in Salem, Oregon, raised in Sisters, (graduating from Sisters High School in 1998), and died in Ventura, California, September 12, 2023. He is the oldest child of Vern and Betsy Johnson, who still reside in Sisters. Casey worked at Black Butte Ranch as a lifeguard while attending high school and Western Oregon State, where he studied law enforcement. He was also in Boy Scouts, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and was on the... Full story
Charles "Chuck" Lindstrom, a man with a love for the great outdoors, departed this world on August 28, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 3, 1958, and lived his life to the fullest. Chuck is survived by his mother, Susan Valenti; his sister, Nancy Lindstrom; his stepfather, Greg Valenti; his uncle, Don Faleris; and his beloved canine companion, Bennie. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, John "Bill" Lindstrom, and his aunt, Jill Faleris.... Full story
Lawren Marie Stone, 72, of Sisters, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 with her family by her side. Lawren was born on July 10, 1951, to James and Helen Fife in Long Beach, California. She married Gary in 1976 when they moved to Central Oregon. They lived in Redmond until the early 80s when they moved to Sisters. Gary built their dream home, where they lived and raised their family until her passing. Lawren loved spending time outside. She loved to garden and go arrowhea... Full story
Nancy Jeanne Ream of Corvallis passed away June 15, at Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Oregon, within miles of where she was born in Corvallis on June 17, 1950 to Rod and Jeanne Gilstrap. Nancy is loved and missed by family and friends everywhere, but especially in Oregon, Colorado, and Tennessee. Nancy enjoyed sports as a child, especially horse packing in the Wallowa Mountains. She was proud to have been a National Merit semifinalist and for being selected to attend... Full story
David Snow, 87, of Sisters, died at his home on Friday, July 21, surrounded by those closest to him. Dave, a longtime resident of Sisters, was the youngest son to Walter and Alice Snow of Stowe, Vermont. Dave was born on April 8, 1936, in Moscow, Vermont and moved with his family to Stowe in 1938 where he was raised with his four siblings on the family farm. After graduating high school in 1954, Dave worked for his father on the farm and at Mount Mansfield as a handyman. A... Full story
Sam Ethan Simone, age 32, died October 3, 2022. Sam is survived by his parents, Glenn and Paula Simone, his brother Joshua Simone, and sister Miranda Brooks. Sam was always such a loving and caring soul and those close to him will always remember his wonderful smile. Sam loved creating and crafting anything he found and, upon his death, was found with his wire and pliers in his pocket. Sam graduated from Sisters High School, was involved in Camp Fire USA, had a brief stint... Full story
William "Bill" Duff, 92, of Sisters passed away peacefully at home. Bill was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio to George & Marian Duff. After graduating High School, Bill attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, achieving an art degree. After college, Bill joined the Army and was stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1956, Bill moved out to Southern California and was employed by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company of Long Beach for more than 30 years. He married Janice... Full story
