Obituaries
Venable, Fred
November 17, 1925 – April 21, 2014
Retired pastor Fred Venable died April 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife Joan Venable; children, Wendy Hopkins and Jill Jaynes; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his son Mark Venable.
Reverend Venable served Colorado Springs: First, Salida, Salt Lake City: Christ, Denver: Washington Park and Littleton: First in the Rocky Mountain Conference; Boise: First and Hillsboro in the Oregon – Idaho Conference. He retired in 1993.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, Colorado, (303) 794-6379 at 1:00 pm.
Walker, Joe
Retired pastor Joe Walker died March 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife Beverly Walker; children, Patricia McClelland-Walker, Cynthia Durant, Heidi Walker, Scot Bishop-Walker, Michael Walker and Shawn Whyte; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Reverend Walker served Mounds, Tulsa-Bethel, La Moille in the Oklahoma Conference; Washougal, Vancouver: East, Bellingham: Garden Street, Richland: Central in the Pacific Northwest Conference; Lake Oswego, Central District Superintendent and Boise First United Methodist in the Oregon – Idaho Conference. Joe also served as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army and at The General Board of Global Ministry and General Board of Discipleship. He retired in 1990.
A memorial service will be held in mid-May and he will be buried at Willamette National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference for Liberia Scholarships.
Friends may contact Beverly Walker at 3431 NE 130th Ave., Portland, OR 97230.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
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Morris, Herbert E.
February 14, 1923 – March 22, 2014
Retired pastor Herbert Morris died March 22, 2014. He is survived by his children, Mary Jones, John Morris and Ruth Villaverde; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Reverend Morris served Mendham in the Northern New Jersey Conference; Duluth First in the Minnesota Conference; Portland: Centenary Wilbur, Milwaukie Oak Grove, Twin Falls, Albany, Executive Director-Chaplain Valley Villa Retirement Community Inc. and Canby in the Oregon – Idaho Conference. He retired in 1987.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Cornwell Colonial Chapel, 29222 SW Towncenter Loop E., Wilsonville, OR 97070, at 10:30 am. (503) 682-1177
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or to the Herbert & Betty Morris Scholarship Fund, Clackamas Community College Foundation, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045
Friends may contact John Morris at 660 W Olympic Place, #6, Seattle, WA 98119.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Adams, Robert
Robert Adams June 17, 1931– March 11, 2014
Pastor Robert Adams died March 11, 2014. He is survived by six daughters, Rebecca, Heather, Melinda, Katharine, Diana and Joni; one son, Douglass; seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pastor Adams had been serving at the Fort Klamath United Methodist Church for the past 15 years.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014, at St. Paul Episcopal, 801 Jefferson St., Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97601. (541) 884-3585.
Friends may contact Melinda Adams at18305 SE Newport Way, Apt. O304, Issaquah, WA 98027.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
McCray, Gerald T.
Retired pastor Gerald McCray, died March 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife Helen E. Mifflin McCray; daughter, Renay Taylor; step-children, Ronald Mifflin and Gail Mifflin-Phares; one grandchild and four step-grandchildren.
Reverend McCray served Inman-Broods in the North Georgia Conference; Missionary to Nome Alaska, Bowling Green United Methodist in the Florida Conference; Portland: Woodlawn, Salem: Leslie/Chemawa, Williamson River/Beatty, Sheridan/Willamina in the Oregon – Idaho Conference. He retired in 1995.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 7, 2014, at McMinnville Cooperative Ministry, 544 NE 2nd St., McMinnville, Oregon, (503) 472-5622, at 2:00 pm.
Friends may contact Helen Mifflin McCray at 775 NE 27th St. #119, McMinnville, OR 97128.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Tuell, Jack M.
Bishop Jack Marvin Tuell
November 14, 1923 - January 10, 2014
Bishop Jack M. Tuell, retired Bishop, pastor and beloved spouse of Marjorie Beadles Tuell, died on January 10, 2014. He is survived by Marji at: 816 S. 216th St #637, Des Moines, WA 98198. He is also survived by their three children: Jacqueline T. Joday of Chippewa Falls, WI; Cynthia D. Tuell of Upland, CA; and James Knowles-Tuell of Delmar, New York.
Ordained in the PNW Conference, Reverend Jack and Marji Tuell served the Pacific Northwest Conference at Everett: Grace; Tacoma: Lakewood; as Puget Sound District Superintendent; and Vancouver: First. In 1972, Rev. Jack Tuell was elected Bishop and assigned to the Portland Episcopal Area from 1972 - 1980, followed by the Los Angeles Episcopal Area from 1980-1992. He retired in 1992 after many years of service.
There will be two services to celebrate the life and ministry of Bishop Jack M. Tuell:
- Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wesley Terrace Auditorium, located on the campus of Wesley Homes, 816 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198. Parking will be available in the far back parking lot of the Conference Center, located behind the Terrace Building on the north side of 216th Street.
- Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 22225 9th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA 98198. Church phone number is 206-878-8301.
- Pacific Northwest Conference Board of Pensions January 13, 2014
Read more about Bishop Tuell in this article, and his official biography.
Naeve, W. Curtis
Death Notice
W. Curtis Naeve February 10, 1958 – December 8, 2013
Local pastor Curtis Naeve, died December 8, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Allene Evans; three sisters; Cindy, Kathy and Claudia.
Pastor Naeve served Glenns Ferry church in the Oregon – Idaho Conference.
A memorial service will be held Friday December 20, 2013, at Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, Idaho, (208-375-0392), at 2:00 p.m.
Friends may contact Allene Evans, PO Box 147, Middleton, ID 83644.
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William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Richards, Lois
Death Notice
Lois Richards February 17, 1921 – August 20, 2013
Lois Richards, widow of retired pastor Herbert Richards, died August 20, 2013. She is survived by her sons Fredrick, Mark and Herbert; daughters Robyn and Marcey.
Pastor and Mrs. Richards served Grove UMC in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and Basking Ridge UMC in the Northern New Jersey Conference. Reverend Richards also served as Associate Professor at Drew University. After moving west they served Boise: First; Eugene: First and Tabor Heights in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 1985.
A memorial services will be held Sunday October 20, 2013, 2:00 pm at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97215. (503) 232-8500.
Friends may contact Fredrick (Rick) Richards at 17874 SW Loxley Dr., Beaverton, OR 97007.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Enz, Clark
Death Notice
Clark Enz September 4, 1918 – August 8, 2013
Retired Pastor Clark Enz died August 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife Luann and daughter, Linnea Enz Chu; son, Jonathan Enz and daughter, Karen Rose Enz Hunter; six grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren.
Pastor and Mrs. Enz served Dallas/Oak Grove Chapel, Cottage Grove, Oregon City, Roseburg, Tigard, Gresham, Central District Superintendent in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 1984. He also served as a consultant on Congregational Development & Redevelopment in retirement.
The family suggests memorial gifts be directed to Willamette View Foundation or Wesley Foundation.
A memorial service will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 14700 SE Rupert Drive, Oak Grove, OR 97267. (503)654-3161.
Friends may contact Jonathan Enz at 382 Elmwood Court, Oregon City, OR 97045.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Baker, H. Lee
Death Notice
H. Lee Baker July 21, 1924 – May 8, 2013
Retired Associate Member H. Lee Baker, died May 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughters, Kathleen Grumbein and Kristine Baker; son, Keith Baker; six grandchildren; five great – grandchildren.
Pastor and Mrs. Baker served Victorville in the California-Pacific Conference; Middleton and Lake View First in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 1993.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Pocatello United Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201. (208) 232-1353.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests gifts be directed to the camping program at Pocatello United Methodist Church.
Friends may contact Frances Baker at 57 Richland Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Smith, Nevitt
December 19, 2012
Death Notice
Nevitt Smith December 13, 1925 – December 14, 2012
Nevitt Smith, retired pastor, died December 14, 2012. He is survived by his son, Brenton Smith; daughter, Ellen Ledoux,; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Nevitt was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly, and wife, Beverly.
Pastor Smith served Turner, Salem W. Summit, Medford First, Sellwood, Tigard, Forest Grove, Salem: Jason Lee, Rogue Valley and Ashland United Methodist Churches in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 1991.
The Memorial Service of Word and Table for the life of the Rev. Nevitt B. Smith will be Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2pm at First United Methodist of Ashland (175 N. Main St.).
Nevitt wanted this invitation to especially include his clergy sisters and brothers, and that they process into the worship service in their vestments.
A reception will follow.
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Those interested in making a memorial gift are encouraged to support the Kiwanis International Foundation or Ashland Community Hospital Hospice.
Friends may contact Brenton Smith, 1109 N. Boyd Parkway, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Crandall, Judith
Death Notice
Judith Crandall February 3, 1939 – October 9, 2012
Judy Crandall, wife of retired pastor Ronald Crandall, died October 9, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter, Dianna Wuagneux; son, Scott Maskell; step-daughters; Elizabeth Gaubo and Deborah Walsh; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Reverend and Mrs. Crandall served Nehalem Bay United Methodist in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 2002.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 4:00 pm, at Seaside United Methodist Church, 241 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, OR 97138, (503) 738-7562.
Friends may contact Ron Crandall at 748 3rd Ave., Seaside, OR 97138
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Adams, Camilla
April 9, 2012
Death Notice
Camilla Adams August 16, 1940 – April 5, 2012
Camilla Adams, wife of pastor, Robert Adams, died April 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband Bob; two daughters, Diana & Joni; four stepdaughters, Rebecca, Heather, Melinda and Katharine; one stepson, Douglass, and sixteen grandchildren.
Reverend Adams has been serving at Fort Klamath United Methodist Church in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, for the past 13 years.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 10, 2012, 11:00 am, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 801 Jefferson St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601-2929, (541)884-3585.
Friends may contact Bob Adams, PO Box 405, Sprague River, OR 97630.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Burdette, Ruth
Ruth Burdette
October 29, 1913 – January 19, 2012
Ruth Burdette, widow of retired pastor Laurance Burdette, died January 19, 2012. Ruth is survived by her son, David Lutes and two grandchildren; Scott and Alina.
Reverend Laurance and Ruth Burdette served Echo, Mt. Tabor, The Dalles and Prineville in the Oregon Conference until 1955 before going to the Pacific Northwest Conference where he retired in 1974.
A private memorial service will be held Sunday, January 22, in Salinas, California.
Friends may contact David Lutes – at 1650 Stony Brook Drive, Salinas, CA 93906-4845.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Richardson, Austin H.
Death Notice
Austin H. Richardson May 13, 1928 – January 2, 2012
Austin Richardson, retired pastor, died January 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife Yowko Ichioka; children, Mary, Susan, John, Sara, Gillian, Anne and Thomas Richardson and Katherine Bruna; and five grandchildren.
Reverend Austin served St. Charles Stockton in the Minnesota Conference; Hathaway in the East Ohio Conference; Yakima Wesley in the Pacific Northwest Conference; Coos Bay, Portland: Centenary- Wilbur, Eugene: Asbury, Salem: Jason Lee and Portland: Laurelwood in the Oregon-Idaho Conference before retiring in 1988.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday January 7, 2012.
Friends may contact Yowko Richardson, 18400 S. Red Fir Dr., Beavercreek, OR 97704.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Wilde, Ralph
Death Notice
Ralph Wilde July 2, 1926 – December 20, 2011
Ralph Wilde, retired pastor, died December 20, 2011. He is survived by his children; Sharon Perez, Carol Maahs, Charles Wilde and Norma Rengler and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 2008.
Reverend Ralph and Barbara Wilde served Florence, Portland: Collins View, Fremont, Hood River, Rupert and Parkrose in the Oregon-Idaho Conference; Alameda in the California-Nevada Conference; Seattle: Wallingford and Seattle: Bryn Mawr/Skyway in Pacific Northwest Conference; as well as serving as a missionary to Brazil. He retired in 1988.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday December 28, 2011 at Willamette National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
Friends may contact Sharon Perez, 18424 SE River Rd. #1, Milwaukie, OR 97267-6469.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Hill, Wayne
Death Notice
Wayne Hill February 16, 1930 – December 11, 2011
Wayne Hill, retired pastor, died December 11, 2011. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Betty); his children, Maxine Stone; Sheryl Hill - Tanquist; Gerry Hill; Pam Newman, and Amanda Trent, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Reverend and Mrs. Hill served in the New England conference before coming to Oregon – Idaho in 1957. Reverend Hill was appointed to West Salem, Independence, Monmouth, Bend, Corvallis, Fremont, Pocatello and Oregon City churches before retiring in 1994.
A memorial service will be held at Oregon City First United Methodist Church, 18955 S. South End Rd., Oregon City, Oregon, (503-656-3433), at 2:00 p.m. on December 30, 2011.
Friends may contact Betty Hill – at 1110 Hood View St., Oregon City, OR 97045, (503) 655-3635, bethill@comcast.net.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Burtner, Robert
Death Notice
Robert Burtner June 27, 1924 – December 6, 2011
Robert Burtner, retired pastor, died December 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife Cleo; son David Henderson; daughter, Shelley Wallace; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Reverend Bob and Cleo Burtner served Eugene Trinity, Rose City Park and Corvallis churches in the Oregon – Idaho Conference. Reverend Burtner also served as District Superintendent of the Salem and Southern Districts. He retired in 1992.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church Corvallis, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, Oregon, (541-752-2491), at 1:00pm on December 15, 2011.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local food bank, Hospice or charity of your choice.
Friends may contact Cleo Burtner – at 2440 Willakenzie, Room 227, Eugene, OR 97401.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Hughes, Donferd "Glen"
Death Notice
Donferd “Glen” Hughes
January 20, 1929 – December 1, 2011
Glen Hughes, retired pastor, died December 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife Marcia, daughters, Robbie Stillwell and Glenna Hughes; son, Mike Hughes; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Mark, wife Roberta and wife Sheryn.
Glen served Clarks, Monroe/Alsea, Grants Pass, Cave Junction/Wilderville and Myrtle Point in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, before retiring in 1987.
A memorial was held Friday December 16, 2011.
Friends may contact Marcia Winter, 1097 Dowell Rd., Grants Pass, OR 97527. The family has an online guest book www.since1928hull.com.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Haines, Henry
September 19, 2011
Death Notice
Henry Haines
November 12, 1916 – September 17, 2011
Retired Reverend Henry Haines died on Saturday, September 17, 2011. He was 94 years old. Henry is survived by his children, Bruce and Craig Haines; step-children Emily, Glen and Barbara; grandchildren, Carin, Laura, Erin and Callie; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan and Rosemary.
Reverend Haines served churches in the Pacific Northwest Conference before coming to the Oregon-Idaho Conference in 1951. Reverend Haines was appointed to Idaho Falls, Salem First and Lake Oswego churches. He also served as District Superintendent in the Portland West District and Metropolitan District before retiring in 1979.
A service will be held Saturday October 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Willamette View, 12705 SE River Road, Portland, OR (503) 654-6581, in the Willamette View Terrace Auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087.
Friends may contact Bruce Haines at 1301 Risden Place, Eugene, OR 97404.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Hargreaves, Karen
Karen Hargreaves
December 16, 1948 – May 4, 2011
Karen Hargreaves, wife of David Hargreaves, camp managers at Sawtooth United Methodist Camp in Idaho died suddenly at home Wednesday morning of natural causes. The memorial service will be held on Wed, May 11 at 4pm at the Caldwell United Methodist Church. The family invites memorial gifts to the Time to Grow campaign / Sawtooth Camp in memory of Karen.
Gifts can be sent to the Camping office in Portland (1505 SW 18th Ave Portland, OR 97201). Cards to family: 15491 Lake Shore Dr , Caldwell, ID 83607.
Hustis, Adele
Adele Hustis November 24, 1936 – April 30, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Adele Hustis on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Rev. Adele Hustis served Shoshone, Eugene First, The Dalles and Coos Bay churches in the Oregon – Idaho Conference before retiring in 2007.
Adele is survived by her daughter, Wendy DiBene and her husband Kim Hanson; grandchildren, Melissa, Dominique, K.C., Stephen and Audriana; great-grandchildren; Carson, Kenna and Jemma. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey DiBene.
A service will be held May 13, 2011 at 1:00pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay, OR. (Phone 541-267-4410).
Memorial gifts can be sent to “Coos Bay FUMC Memorial Fund” in honor of Adele.
Friends may contact Wendy DiBene at 716 9th Ave. S. Nampa, ID 83651.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Morris, Betty
March 30, 2011
Betty Morris August 16 1931 – March 25, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Betty Morris on Friday, March 25, 2011. Betty was the wife of the Rev. Herbert E. Morris who served in the Greater New Jersey and Minnesota Conferences. Here they served Portland Centenary, Oak Grove, Twin Falls, Albany and Canby before retiring in 1987.
In addition to her husband, Herbert, Betty is survived by three children, Mary Morris Jones, John Morris and Ruth Morris Villaverde; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and siblings William McFarlane, Mary Pitcock, Barbara Staton and Robert McFarlane.
A service will be held March 31, 2011 at 2:00pm, at the Lake Oswego Presbyterian Church 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 503-636-5656.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to “The Betty and Herb Morris Scholarship Fund” at Clackamas Community College or the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation.
Friends may contact John Morris 206-979-1779.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Nichols, Clarissa (Curty)
March 22, 2011
Clarissa (Curty) Nichols May 2, 1923 - March 14, 2011
This is to notify you of the death Clarissa Nichols on Monday March 14th, 2011. Curty was the wife of Rev. Elliot Nichols who served the Elgin United Methodist Church before retiring in 1988.
A private service was held Monday March 21st at the Remond United Methodist Church. A memorial will be held at Dallas United Methodist Church later in the spring.
Curty is survived by her husband Nick; four children, Janice McLemore, Larry Nichols, Kent Nichols and Brian Nichols; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers a donation in Curty’s name to their local hospice.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Reynolds, Carolyn
Carolyn Reynolds June 1, 1929 – March 13, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Carolyn Reynolds on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Carolyn was the wife of Robert Reynolds, retired local pastor who served the Dundee church in Oregon-Idaho Conference before retiring in 1996.
A service will be held Tuesday March 15 at India Hook United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Robert Reynolds. Friends may contact Robert at 487 Lexie Lane, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Allen, George
George Allen August 14, 1919 - March 6, 2011
Rev. George Allen died Sunday, March 6, 2011. Rev. Allen was a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and served churches in the New Jersey Conference and at Shoshone, Ashton, Gooding, Shelley, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Blackfoot and Talent and as the chaplain of the Oregon State Hospital before retiring in 1984.
A service will be held Saturday March 12 at 3:00pm, at the Willamette Lutheran Home 7693 Wheatland Road, N, Keizer OR..
Rev. Allen is survived by children Laurence Allen, Mea Allen and Rebecca Bauen, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois and daughter Adele.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Peters, Jerry
Jerry Peters July 7, 1947 - March 5, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Rev. Jerry Peters on Saturday March 5, 2011. Rev. Peters was a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and served churches in Grand Ronde, Warrenton, Elgin, Wallowa, Dillard-Winston, Camas Valley, Union, Cove, North Powder, Buhl and Castleford.
A service will be held Friday, March 18th at 2:00 p.m., at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. A celebration of Rev. Peters' life will be held at the Elgin United Methodist Church at a later time.
Rev. Peters is survived by his wife Shirley Peters, sons Chris Penn, Carl Peters and Josh Peters, and eight grandchildren. Friends may contact Shirley Peters at PO Box 894, Elgin, OR 97827.
Albertson, Evelyn "Sally"
Evelyn Albertson October 27, 1916 – February 24, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Evelyn Albertson on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Evelyn was the widow of the late Rev. Cyrus Albertson who was a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and served as a Chaplain US Navy Reserve also Ferndale, Hillsboro, Salem First and Gresham churches. He was District Superintendent from 1964-1970 before retiring in 1985.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday March 12th 2:00pm, at the Christ United Methodist Church 12755 NW Dogwood St. Portland, OR 503-646-1598.
Evelyn is survived by five children: Kathleen Warnaca, Marjorie Arvidson, Ronald Albertson and Holly Albertson and 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Marilyn Neu.
Friends may contact Margie Arvidson at 4347 SW Flowers St. Portland, OR 97221.
Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church (Portland) or the Marilyn J. Neu “Help Defeat MS” Slingball Memorial Fund at the Oregon Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
CCEF
Miller, Mildred
Mildred Miller January 16, 1921 – February 23, 2011
Mrs. Mildred Miller died Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Mrs. Miller was the wife of Rev. James Miller, a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference who served at Bates College, Otterbein College and Pacific University before retiring in 1985.
A service will be held Saturday, March 19 at 1pm at the Shalom United Church of Christ in Richland, Washington.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband Rev. James Miller, daughters Rachel Reeder and Marillyn Neely and two grandchildren.
Friends may contact Rev. Miller at 1633 Mowry Square, Richland, WA 99352.
Jones, Marvin
Rev. Marvin Jones August 5, 1951-February 11, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Rev. Marvin Jones on Friday, February 11, 2011. Rev. Jones served churches in Fossil, Aberdeen, Jordan Valley Community, Sunnyside Centenary and The Dalles and as the Conference Media Librarian and Computer Specialist.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday February 26, 2011 10:00am, at the Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist Church 3520 SE Yamhill St. Portland, Oregon 97214.
Marvin is survived by his daughter Kelly Jones and son Trevor Jones. Friends may contact Kelly at 2124 SE Clinton St. Portland, OR 97202 (503 235-8726).
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Ward, Larry
Larry Ward November 27, 1943 – January 20, 2011 This is to notify you of the death of Rev. Larry Ward on Thursday, January 20, 2010. Larry was a licensed local pastor who served Pine-Grove Odell before retiring in 2010. He also served at Capitol Hill UMC as lay supply. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Vermont Hills UMC, 6053 SW 55th Dr. Portland, OR at 2:00pm. Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Kevin & Geoff; and one grandchild. Friends may contact Donna at 5730 SW Seymour, Portland, OR 97221 Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Emerson, Edith
Edith Emerson August 24, 1919 – January 16, 2011
This is to notify you of the death of Edith Emerson on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Edith was the widow of Rev. George Emerson who served churches in Capitol Hill, McMinnville, Metropolitan Trinity and Junction City and as the Portland Western District Superintendent before retiring in 1981. The Emersons also served churches in England.
A memorial service was held February 5, 2011 at Finley-Sunset Hills.
Edith is survived by daughters Lesley Grover, Judith Emerson, Kate McCarthy, Melanie Rollins and Faith Emerson Rogers, three grand-daughters and four great-grandchildren. Friends may contact Judith Emerson at 427 Richardson Dr. Central Point, OR 97502
Robert T. Hoshibata, Bishop
William Mullette-Bauer, Director of Stewardship and Finance
Hutchinson, Robert
This is to notify you of the death of Robert Hutchinson on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson served in the Nyssa area from 1973-1975.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Godsong Community Church in Newberg Oregon at 2:00 pm.
Robert is survived by his wife Lois Hutchinson. Friends may contact Lois at 1112 Evergreen Dr. Newberg, OR 97132
Crooch, Dorven "Dee"
Dorven “Dee” Crooch
September 6, 1940-November 25, 2010
This is to notify you of the death of Dorven “Dee” Crooch on Thursday, November 25th, 2010. Dee was the spouse of the Rev. Karen Crooch who is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and served churches in University Park, Grants Pass, Salem - Morningside and as the Western District Superintendent before retiring in 2007. Dee also worked at the Conference Center as a Database Administrator. A service was held Monday November 29th at the Morningside United Methodist Church in Salem, Oregon.
Dee is survived by Karen, two sons Brian Crooch and Allen Crooch; and three grandchildren. Friends may contact Karen Crooch at 2255 SE Rhododendron Ave, Dallas, OR 97338