Obituaries

Melissa Joy Hunt

Melissa Joy Hunt

Nov 1, 2020

Melissa Joy Hunt left us unexpectedly on November 1, 2020 at the far too young age of 23. Missy was born in Dallas on June 12, 1997 to Kyle and Loree Hunt. She is the youngest of five sisters, Christine, Jennifer, Heather and Kathryn.  She was a godmother to her nephew Sawyer and also to Emby and was a guardian...

Flossie Ree Long

Flossie Ree Long

Oct 31, 2020

Flossie Ree Long, resident of Jefferson, OR, passed away on October 31, 2020, having just turned 100.  She was born on October 12, 1920 in Lamesa, Texas to Sebern and Ethel Thomas.  Her family moved to Buttonwillow, CA, where she met John E. Long.  They were married on May 26, 1937.  Later they moved to Oregon in 1957.  Her husband...

John "Jack" A. Johnson

John "Jack" A. Johnson

Oct 28, 2020

Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of John "Jack" A. Johnson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Joan Marian Damms

Joan Marian Damms

Oct 23, 2020

Joan Damms passed away in her Independence residence on October 23, 2020 at the age of 89.  Joan was born on March 9, 1938 to George and Marian Damms in Ellenville, New York. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Joan Marian Damms, please click here to visit...

James Richard Mcintosh

James Richard Mcintosh

Oct 16, 2020

James Richard McIntosh passed away on October 16 in his Monmouth residence at the age of 70.  James was born May 20, 1950 in Portland, Oregon to Virgill and Irene McIntosh.  He was always there for those who needed him, all know him for his knowledge, also his laughter and kindness. James is preceded in death by his parents, Virgill...

Lauretta Patricia Schroeder

Lauretta Patricia Schroeder

Oct 14, 2020

Lauretta Patricia (Pat) Schroeder Pat was born August 14, 1922 in Antigo, Wisconsin to James and Loretta McGrath. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1940 and finished secretarial training at Antigo Vocation School in 1941. Pat moved to Clintonville, WI and worked for Clintonville Transfer for four years. In 1946 she married...

Paul "Doc" Darrah Young

Paul "Doc" Darrah Young

Oct 12, 2020

Dr. Paul "Doc" YoungJune 6, 1938 - October 12, 2020 Dr. Paul Young, age 82, of Buena Vista, Oregon died in his sleep on Monday, October 12, 2020. On the crest of a hill near Paul's home of fifty-two years, the limbs of an ancient oak tree reach out across grasses and wildflowers. Nearby several other large oaks grow in...

Donald Ray Bennett

Donald Ray Bennett

Oct 5, 2020

Donald Ray Bennett Donald Ray Bennett, 71, a loving husband, responsible father, friend, son-in-law and brother-in-law died on Monday, October 5, 2020 of COVID-19. Don is survived by his wife, Jade Bennett, daughter Coral Bennett, brother Ted Bennett, sister Nancy Lawrence, mother-in-law Soledad Mendoza, and sisters-in-law Marie Pearl Mendoza, Iris Bennett, and Linda Bennett. Don was born on October 17,...

George Arthur Richards

George Arthur Richards

Oct 5, 2020

George Arthur Richard passed away on October 5, 2020 at the age of 93.  George was born in Beverly Hills, California on July 20, 1927 to George and Marvel Richards. George's life will be celebrated privately.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George Arthur Richards, please click...

Raymundo Manzo Cortes

Raymundo Manzo Cortes

Oct 4, 2020

Raymundo Manzo Cortes passed away on October 4, 2020 at the age of 79.  Raymundo was born on June 1, 1941 in El Varal, Michoacan, Mexico to Jacinto Manzo and Esperanza Cortes. Viewing will be Thursday, October 8, 9 am - 12 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, followed...

Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

Vernor Elwyn Gowen Jr. passed away on October 3 at the age of 81.  Vernor was born April 10, 1939 in Sanford, Maine to Vernor and Isabelle Gowen. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 15, 1 pm at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Brenda Pauline Dunigan

Brenda Pauline Dunigan

Oct 1, 2020

Brenda Pauline Dunigan, 79 of Independence Oregon passed away October 1st, 2020 with her family by her side.Brenda was born to Valentine and Pauline Daggett on December 5th, 1940 in Portland and was raised in Beaver with her siblings, Barbara (Bosisto), Sandy (Greene), Perry, and Jim.In 1958 she married Jim Dunigan and together they made their home in the Willamette...

Alice "June" Fuchs

Alice "June" Fuchs

Sep 29, 2020

Please contact the family for service arrangement details.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Dmitriy Gennadyevich Zholnerovich

Dmitriy Gennadyevich Zholnerovich

Sep 28, 2020

Dmitriy Gennadyevich Zholnerovich passed away on September 28, 2020 at the age of 43.  Dmitriy was born December 2, 1976 in Minsk, Belarus to Gennadiy and Yekaterina Zholnerovich. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020, 7 pm at First Slavic Christian Church, Salem, OR.  A graveside service will be held at City View Funeral Home, Salem....

Sharon Eileen Tebb

Sharon Eileen Tebb

Sep 28, 2020

Sharon Eileen Tebb Sharon Tebb passed away at OHSU Hospital in Portland, Oregon on September 28, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. She was 72. Sharon was born in Ellensburg, Washington on October 8, 1947, the only daughter of Arthur and Flora O’Neill. She grew up on the family farm with her three brothers, Phillip, James and Dennis, and surrounded...

Charles Crannell Harold Peterson

Charles Crannell Harold Peterson

Sep 11, 2020

Charles Harold Crannell Peterson passed away in Salem on September 11, at the age of 61. Charles was born April 28, 1959 in Perry, Iowa. The family will be celebrating Charles' life with a family gathering at a later date. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Charles...

Joyce Beverly Andrade

Joyce Beverly Andrade

Sep 10, 2020

Joyce Berverly Andrade, resident of Lincoln City, passed away on September 10, 2020 in Monmouth at the age of 63.  She was born on May 18, 1957 in Oklahoma City, OK to Odell and Bernice Roggers. The family will be celebrating Joyce's life at a family gathering at a later date.  Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family. To send...

Sally R. Kendall

Sally R. Kendall

Sep 1, 2020

Sally Ruthe Kendall passed away in the comfort of her home on September 1, 2020 in Independence, OR at the age of 79. Sally was born July 7, 1941 in Woodland, CA to the late Richard and Muriel Kendall. Sally met her life partner of 41 years, Ken Dring, in Salem, Oregon. They eventually made their home in Independence where...

Paul Shelly Gentry

Paul Shelly Gentry

Aug 30, 2020

Paul Gentry1954 - 2020 Paul Gentry, 65, an accomplished artist, died on August 30, at his home in Independence, Oregon. He is survived by his sister, Karen Gentry, and friends from The River Gallery and the Monmouth-Independence community. “Paul mastered everything he touched,” says River Gallery partner, Richard Bunse. “He was an exceptionally fine painter, photographer, woodworker—and his wood engravings...

Joel A. Lucas

Joel A. Lucas

Aug 26, 2020

Joel A. Lucas passed away on August 26, 2020.  Joel was born July 25, 1936. Arrangements are pending contact with family or interested parties.  Please contact Farnstrom Mortuary for further information. Thank you. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Joel A. Lucas, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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