Obituaries

Evelynn Lavonne Parkin

Evelynn Lavonne Parkin

Feb 6, 2015

Teardrops Teardrops are falling. We embrace this sad day. A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect his spirit, so perfect his love, So perfect a gift from a Father above. Our child, your family is grieving this day, In our hearts God has told us why you couldn't stay. A spirit so special, so perfect, and pure,...

Michael Darrah Young

Michael Darrah Young

Feb 5, 2015

Michael Darrah Young August 17, 1969 - February 5, 2015 Michael Darrah Young, 45, was a man with a warm heart and a beautiful soul. He bravely faced the challenge of epilepsy throughout his life and finally traded in his worldly struggles for wings to fly on February 5, 2015. Mike was born in Portland, Oregon, on August 17, 1969....

Ricardo Trevino

Ricardo Trevino

Jan 30, 2015

Ricardo Trevino October 11, 1951 - January 30, 2015 SALEM - After a life filled with wonderful memories, and with his family by his side, Ricardo Trevino passed away in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 63. He was born in Robstown, Texas, to Victoria and Luis Trevino. In 1961, his family migrated to Independence, Oregon. Ricardo worked the fields...

Ethel Mae Barnett

Ethel Mae Barnett

Jan 28, 2015

Ethel Barnett Sept. 13, 1920 - Jan. 28, 2015 Ethel Mae Barnett died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at home in Monmouth, Oregon with her family around her. She was 94. Ethel was born Sept. 13, 1920 in Brooklyn, Iowa to Edward and Eva Mae Breneman, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1938 and from...

Sam Guida

Sam Guida

Jan 22, 2015

Sam Guida June 5, 1937 - January 22, 2015 Sam Guida, 77, of Pedee died Jan. 21 at home in Pedee. Sam was born in June of 1937 in Tampa Florida, to Delores and Sam Guida. Sam graduated from Jefferson High School and went into the U. S. Air Force in 1955 where he spent time in England and North...

Dennis Loren Ryan

Dennis Loren Ryan

Jan 18, 2015

Dennis Loren Ryan was born December 9, 1947 in Corvallis, Oregon to Loren and Betty Ryan. He passed away on January 18, 2015 at the age of 67. At his request, no services will be held. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Kelly Marvin Wheeler

Kelly Marvin Wheeler

Jan 5, 2015

Kelly M. Wheeler, 57, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home in Independence. Kelly is survived by his wife and best friend, Cathy; older brothers Ira and Don and 3 younger siblings, Candace, Rodney and Emma: 6 children (Erica, Cat, John, Matthew, Amanda & Aaron) and 10 grandchildren. Kelly was born in Boise, ID to Ira Dee Wheeler...

Cherri Anne Smith

Cherri Anne Smith

Jan 4, 2015

Cherri Ann Smith November 17, 2041 - January 4, 2015 Independence - Cherri Ann Smith passed away January 4 at the age of 73. She was born November 17, 1941 in Pendelton, Oregon to Paul and Jean Smith. Viewing will be Friday, January 9, 2-4 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary. Graveside service Monday, January 12, 2:30 pm at Smith Cemetery, Monmouth....

George Kapelkin

George Kapelkin

Jan 2, 2015

Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary.

Jane (Butler) Kiley

Jane (Butler) Kiley

Dec 29, 2014

Jane V. KileyJane Virginia Kiley, 78, passed away on December 29, 2014 at Yuma Regional Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1936, in San Luis Obispo, CA to Dr. and Mrs. Jay Bradley Varnum Butler.Jane graduated from the University of Oregon in 1958, and obtained her first job with a post-graduate teaching certificate. Later, she worked in banks and,...

Visentita Bailey

Visentita Bailey

Dec 22, 2014

Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary. Share your memories at FarnstromMortuary.com.

Maryan Taylor (Fairchild) Taylor

Maryan Taylor (Fairchild) Taylor

Dec 22, 2014

Maryan Elizabeth Taylor February 20, 1938 - December 22, 2014 Maryan Elizabeth Taylor passed away on December 22, 2014, in Dallas Oregon, at the age of 97 years. Maryan was born in Tuscarora, Nevada on June 14, 1917. She attended school in Calistoga, California, she spent her summers in Tuscarora. Maryan married Richard Avnel Taylor on February 20, 1938 in...

Virginia Gentle Gillis

Virginia Gentle Gillis

Dec 20, 2014

Virginia Gentle Gillis June 27, 1925 - December 20, 2014 Virginia Gentle Gillis was born June 27, 1925 to Ermine (E.K.) Gentle and Frances Douglas Gentle in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paternal grandparents, Thomas and Carrie Gentle owned Gentle Acres Farm north of Monmouth, Oregon. Professor Gentle was the Dean of Education at Oregon Normal School. (Western Oregon University) Maternal...

Donald Eugene Kordesh

Donald Eugene Kordesh

Dec 20, 2014

Donald Eugene Kordesh October 3, 1930 - December 20, 2014 MONMOUTH - Donald was born October 3, 1930 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Method and Mary Kordesh. He passed away on December 20 at the age of 84. At his request, no services will be held. Farnstrom Mortuary is assisting the family.

Heather Nicole Wallace

Heather Nicole Wallace

Dec 17, 2014

Heather Nicole Wallace November 14, 1977 - December 17, 2014 Heather Nicole Wallace left her earthly body on Dec 17 2014, at age 37, and is now with us in spirit. Heather's bright beautiful shining light was needed to help all living beings in the universe. Heather was born in Simi California and lived in Denver Colorado, Monmouth and Portland...

Geneva Peyree (Green) Peyree

Geneva Peyree (Green) Peyree

Dec 11, 2014

Geneva Peyree June 5, 1920 - December 11, 2014 INDEPENDENCE - Geneva Peyree died peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2014 at the age of 94. She died in her home of 74 years surrounded by her family. Geneva Green was born in Monmouth, Oregon on June 5 1920 and was raised on a working farm south of Monmouth....

Robert Leroy Rogers

Robert Leroy Rogers

Dec 10, 2014

Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary.

Kenneth Howard Shreeve

Kenneth Howard Shreeve

Dec 10, 2014

Kenneth Howard Shreeve Nov. 2 1933 - Dec. 10, 2014 Kenneth Howard Shreeve, 81, of Independence, died December 10th following a battle with cancer. He was born the son of 'Barney' and Adah Shreeve in Dallas, OR, and lived there through his high school years. After graduating from OSU he served in the US Army for 3 years where he...

Kelly Jean Lynch

Kelly Jean Lynch

Dec 10, 2014

Kelly Jean Lynch Nov. 12, 1958 - Dec. 10, 2014 Kelly Jean Lynch of Philomath died Dec. 10, 2014. Kelly was born into a military family. She traveled around the world and then settled down in the Corvallis area with her longtime partner, Jerry Hibbs, and raised his family. Kelly enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with her family and friends....

Jane Harvey

Jane Harvey

Dec 9, 2014

Jane Esther Harvey August 23, 1925 - December 9, 2014 Monmouth - Jane E. (Huff) Harvey, 89 years old, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, passed away in her sleep. May she rest peaceably while angels watch over her. She was born in Neilsville, Wisconsin in 1925. She was a sweet girl and beautiful as a woman and the...