1928
Donald
2016
Donald Richard Cobine
June 2, 1928 — July 7, 2016
Donald Richard Cobine
June 2, 1928 - July 7, 2016
DONALD (Huff) COBINE, 88, of Independence died on July 7, 2016. He was born in Buena Vista Oregon on June 2, 1928 to Charles & Willa Cobine. The Cobine family ancestors arrived in the Willamette Valley in 1898 by steamboat and have been Century Farmers in the area ever since.
Donald attended Independence High School in the 1940's and enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1944. As a teenager, he was trained to pilot the Buena Vista Ferry and this nautical experience prepared him for his position as a Landing Craft specialist in San Diego. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a WWII Veteran. He then joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1951 and returned to the Independence area in 1953.
In 1958 Donald married the love of his life, Dalene M. O'Harra. Together they raised five children on the family farm; Marian, Melody, Daniel, Cindy and Wilona.
A hard-working man, Donald began his career with hop bundling, logging on the Willamette River, carpentry at Gill Coliseum and finally settled on farming in the Willamette Valley. He was an exceptional farmer raising crops of strawberries, marionberries, raspberries, bush beans, pole beans, wheat and orchards of cherries and Italian prunes. He farmed for over 70 years of his life and would still be farming today if he hadn't fallen off of his beloved tractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and was a true historian traveling the United States in his retirement years and documenting local history.
Donald is preceded in death by Melody Cobine Ciotti. Survivors include his wife Dalene Cobine, Children: Daniel Cobine, Cindy Cobine Dale (Rod Killen), Wilona Cobine, Marian Fitts (Robert) and Grandchildren: Shauna, Katelyn, James, Chad, Joey, Arron, Dalene Jr., Anthony and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service in his honor will be held Thursday, July 14, 10 am at Farnstrom Mortuary with graveside services at Buena Vista Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Buena Vista Community Church. Please share your memories and condolences at www.FarnstromMortuary.com .
June 2, 1928 - July 7, 2016
DONALD (Huff) COBINE, 88, of Independence died on July 7, 2016. He was born in Buena Vista Oregon on June 2, 1928 to Charles & Willa Cobine. The Cobine family ancestors arrived in the Willamette Valley in 1898 by steamboat and have been Century Farmers in the area ever since.
Donald attended Independence High School in the 1940's and enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1944. As a teenager, he was trained to pilot the Buena Vista Ferry and this nautical experience prepared him for his position as a Landing Craft specialist in San Diego. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a WWII Veteran. He then joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1951 and returned to the Independence area in 1953.
In 1958 Donald married the love of his life, Dalene M. O'Harra. Together they raised five children on the family farm; Marian, Melody, Daniel, Cindy and Wilona.
A hard-working man, Donald began his career with hop bundling, logging on the Willamette River, carpentry at Gill Coliseum and finally settled on farming in the Willamette Valley. He was an exceptional farmer raising crops of strawberries, marionberries, raspberries, bush beans, pole beans, wheat and orchards of cherries and Italian prunes. He farmed for over 70 years of his life and would still be farming today if he hadn't fallen off of his beloved tractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and was a true historian traveling the United States in his retirement years and documenting local history.
Donald is preceded in death by Melody Cobine Ciotti. Survivors include his wife Dalene Cobine, Children: Daniel Cobine, Cindy Cobine Dale (Rod Killen), Wilona Cobine, Marian Fitts (Robert) and Grandchildren: Shauna, Katelyn, James, Chad, Joey, Arron, Dalene Jr., Anthony and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service in his honor will be held Thursday, July 14, 10 am at Farnstrom Mortuary with graveside services at Buena Vista Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Buena Vista Community Church. Please share your memories and condolences at www.FarnstromMortuary.com .
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