Watching the Arrival of Spring

Spring is trying hard to break through the still freezing nights here....

The trees are showing the development of leaves.

The dandelions are uncontrollably painting the ground yellow.

In the midst of all this, some time ago, someone planted the tree wells of this gravestone

with daffodils and grape hyacinths at Greenwood Cemetery,

and they have now burst into bloom.

The squirrels are running around and picking up pinecones.

The birds are loud and busy.

Soon, the trees will be full....

Elizabeth A Veitl Bennett

Elizabeth A Vietl Bennett

September 12, 1920 - December 7, 1998

m. C Raymond Bennett, July 14, 1944, San Diego, California

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C Raymond Bennett

C Raymond Bennett

November 5, 1915 - Condon, Oregon

January 11, 2008 - Bend, Oregon

US MARINE CORPS

WORLD WAR II

m. Elizabeth A Veitl Bennett, July 14, 1944, San Diego, California

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Raymond Bennett, of Bend, died Friday of natural causes. He was 92.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at Hollinshead Barn in Bend.

Mr. Bennett was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Condon. He married Elizabeth Veitl on July 14, 1944, in San Diego.

Mr. Bennett worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1938 until retiring in 1972, specifically for Routt National Forest and Deschutes National Forest.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis parks program in care of Community First Bank or the Deschutes County Historical Society.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

J Ruth 'Jay' Liles DeShazer

J Ruth 'Jay' Liles DeShazer

December 2, 1924 - Foster, Texas

April 28, 2006 - Bend, Oregon

Loving Wife & Mother

dau. Elbert & Florence (Brown) Liles

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J. Ruth DeShazer of Bend died Friday. She was 81.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Lava Lanes Bowling Center in Bend.

Mrs. DeShazer was born Dec. 2, 1924, in Foster, Texas, to Elbert and Florence (Brown) Liles. She married Court DeShazer on Jan. 24, 1948, in Baker City.

Mrs. DeShazer worked as a riveter during World War II. She later worked in restaurants and a jewelry store. She was a member of Riverwoods Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling and was active in numerous leagues throughout her life. She had also served as a league secretary for many years.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Karen Vilhauer of Beaverton and Carolyn Wrobel of Great Falls, Mont.; two brothers, Bland Liles of Paso Robles, Calif., and Roy Liles of Yucaipa, Calif.; three sisters, Johnny Anderson of Midland, Texas, Frances Gladden of San Angelo, Texas, and RaeNell McIntyre of Bakersfield, Calif.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a great-granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or Hospice of Bend-La Pine, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home of Bend is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

B E 'Ed' Hill

B E 'Ed' Hill

August 2, 1916 - Laurel, Mississippi

November 10, 2005 - Gilcrest, Oregon

son. Julius & Geneva Hill

m. Irene Dunham Hill, March 7, 1937

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B.E. "Ed" Hill of Gilchrist died Thursday of natural causes. He was 89.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Gilchrist United Methodist Church.
Mr. Hill was born Aug. 2, 1916, in Laurel, Miss., to Julius and Geneva Hill. He married Irene Denham on March 7, 1937. He and his wife moved to Central Oregon in 1939, and were part of a group from Mississippi that established the community of Gilchrist.

Mr. Hill worked as a sawyer for the Gilchrist Timber Company until he retired in 1980. He was a member of the Gilchrist United Methodist Church, the Bend Masonic Lodge and the Bend Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his son, Milton of Tigard; a brother, Hilmon of Gilchrist; two sisters, Veda Graham of Stringer, Miss., and Gladys Holland of Lucedale, Miss.; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 NE Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Irene Denham Hill

Irene Denham Hill

1916 - 2005

m. B E 'Ed' Hill, March 7, 1937

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Stacey Jo Johnson

Stacey Jo Johnson

May 13, 1965 - Bend, Oregon

October 7, 2009 - Bend, Oregon

Loving Wife,

Amazing Mom,

Great Friend

dau. Loren & Joan (Price) Johnson

m. Mark Lofte, June 30, 2001, Shevlin Park, Bend, Oregon

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Stacey Jo Johnson, age 44 of Bend, passed away on October 7, 2009 in her home.

On May 13, 1965 Stacey was born in Bend to Loren and Joan (Price) Johnson. She attended Mt. View High School where she was a member of the school dance team, and graduated in 1983.

On June 30, 2001, she was married in Shevlin Park to Mark Lofte. Stacey was previously employed at Cascade Cottons as the Retail Sales Manager.

Stacey enjoyed 4-wheeling, camping and Maui, Hawaii. Stacey was a loving wife, amazing mother and great friend.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Johnson; and best friend, Debbie. Stacey is survived by her husband, Mark Lofte of Bend; daughter, Makenzie Johnson of Eugene; sons, Jeremie Johnson of Eugene, Joshua Johnson of Eugene, Ryan Lofte of Beaverton; father, Loren Johnson of Prineville; brother, Barry Johnson of Rocksprings, WY; sister, Karen Johnson of The Dalles; grandson, Kellen Johnson of Eugene; and many dear friends.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Greenwood Cemetery in Bend.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to a college fund for her daughter, Makenzie Johnson. Memorials may be sent to Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home at 105 NW Irving Ave., Bend, OR 97701.

All memorials will be forwarded to the fund set up in Makenzie's name.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home was honored to serve the family, 541-382-2471.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

1939 - 2005

Loving Wife, Mother & Grandma

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Richard F James

Richard F James

1936 ---

m. Sheri K James, June 24, 1972

A Future Resting Place

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Sheri K James

Sheri K James

1950 - 2003

m. Richard F James, June 24, 1972

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Donald L Gammond

Donald L Gammond

April 18, 1931 - April 16, 1996

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Alma G Brown

Alma G Brown

1908 - 2004

m. Wes W Brown

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Wes W Brown

Wes W Brown

1906 - 1993

m. Alma G Brown

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May Lillian Blair

May Lillian Blair

May 14, 1913 - Noonan, North Dakota

March 21, 2002 - Bend, Oregon

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Jessie Anne Wallace

Jessie Ann Wallace

1936 ---

m. Roland Wallace

A Future Resting Place

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Roland Wallace

Roland Wallace

1930 ---

m. Jessie Anne Wallace

A Future Resting Place

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Alberta W Marquardt

Alberta W Marquardt

January 27, 1907 - March 13, 1995

Granny

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William 'Bill' James

William 'Bill' James

1938 - 2004

m. Lucille A James

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Lucille A James

Lucille A James

1938 ---

m. William 'Bill' James

A Future Resting Place

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Don Calarco

Don Calarco

1904 - 1989

m. Margaret H Calarco

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Margaret H Calarco

Margaret H Calarco

1902 - 1985

m. Don Calarco

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Robert S Smith

Robert S Smith

1939 - 2006

m. Gloria A Smith

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Duane W Katter

Duane W Katter

March 9, 1919 - January 17, 2000

m. Yvonne Katter

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William F Martin, Jr

William F Martin, Jr

November 11, 1955 - July 19, 1999

In Loving Memory

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Grover P Fike

 

Grover P Fike

November 2, 1919 - May 12, 2009

m. Beverly Joy Brevard Fike, June l, 1955

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Beverly Joy Brevard Fike

Beverly Joy Brevard Fike

January 25, 1932 - Pioche, Nevada

November 20, 2006 - Bend, Oregon

US AIR FORCE

dau. Walt & Iona Brevard

m. Grover P Fike, June 3, 1955

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Beverly Joy Fike, of Bend, died Nov. 20 of natural causes. She was 74.

A viewing will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Knott Road in Bend.

Mrs. Fike was born Jan. 25, 1932, in Pioche, Nev., to Walt and Iona Bevard. She graduated from high school in 1950 in Los Angeles. She married Grover Fike on June 3, 1955.

Mrs. Fike served in the U.S. Air Force. She was active in the LDS church, working as a visiting teacher, librarian, Relief Society secretary and a genealogy specialist. She enjoyed making quilts, crocheting afghan quilts and genealogy. She and her husband moved to Bend in 1992.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Ronald, of Newhall, Calif., and Stanley, of Simi Valley, Calif.; two daughters, Denise, of Simi Valley, and Michele, of Bend; a sister, Mary Reeves, of St. George, Utah; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Bend Bulletin

Edward M Danison

Edward M Danison

May 3, 1919 - January 28, 1995

TEC 4    US ARMY

WORLD WAR II

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Hubert M Reinhart

Hubert M Reinhart

August 26, 1921 - November 19, 1996

S1   US COAST GUARD

WORLD WAR II

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John Henry Stout

John H Stout

August 16, 1911 - Osceola, Missouri

March 13, 2008 - Bend, Oregon

Together Forever

A Future Resting Place

m. Genevieve M Breeden Stout, December 31, 1393, Clinton, Missouri

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John Henry Stout, of Bend, died Thursday. He was 96.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Stout was born Aug. 16, 1911, in Osceola, Mo., the son of Elijah and Dora (James) Stout.

He married Genevieve Breeden on Dec. 31, 1931, in Clinton, Mo.

Mr. Stout worked on farms in Missouri and Washington. He later owned an orchard and worked as a carpenter. He also worked at Valley Evaporating Co. in Chelan, Wash., until his retirement.

He was a member of the Chelan Nazarene Church for 40 years and a Sunday school superintendent for 14 years. He had lived in Bend since 2000.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Janice Gardner, of Lebanon, and Bette Gardner, of Bend; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, a brother, a sister and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aspen Ridge Retirement Community or Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 N.E. Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Genevieve M Breeden Stout

Genevieve M Breeden Stout

1917 ---

Together Forever

m. John Henry Stout, December 31, 1931, Clinton, Missouri

A Future Resting Place

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Gebra L "Gabby" Bonner Brulotte

Gebra L 'Gabby' Bonner Brulotte

1956 - 1999

Forever in Our Hearts

Beloved Wife

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Pauline Shaw

Pauline Shaw

1936 - 2005

Daughter of Harriet

Mother of Lisa

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Harriet L Shoemaker

Harriet L Shoemaker

1909 - 2005

Mother of Pauline

Grandmother of Lisa

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Selma Stuart

Selma Stuart

September 22, 1931 ---

Beloved Wife, Mother

Grandmother & Friend

m. Jack L Stuart, April 30, 1949

A Future Resting Place

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Jack Stuart

Jack Stuart

May 17, 1931

December 21, 2008

Beloved Husband, Father,

Grandfather & Friend

m. Selma Stuart, April 30, 1949

The Good Lord sends us on many journeys in life. Some are happy, some are sad, but He will always walk with us. On this sad journey He is with us now. We lost a very special person on Sunday, December 21, 2008. Jack is with our sister Ladora, who passed away on July 24, 2005.

Jack L. Stuart was a father, a friend and a grandfather who never met a stranger. He left behind a wife, Selma. They would have been married 60 years on April 30, 2009.

Also surviving him are two daughters, Jean and Ruth (son-in-law, Paul), son, Tony (daughter-in-law, Nancy), son-in-law, Robert, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

As we start this new journey in our life, he will be there in spirit, guiding us. He has his work cut out for him because we are a close family, but a stubborn one. We will truly miss him; we love him and he will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

Viewing for Mr. Stuart will be at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Chapel from 12pm - 2 pm on Friday, December 26. The funeral service will be at 2 pm, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is proud to assist the Stuart family.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Terry A Majors

Terry A Majors

January 24, 1918 - Fort Towson, Oklahoma

January 25, 2006 - Prineville, Oregon

1ST SGT   US ARMY

WORLD WAR II

1940-1945

ARMY RESERVE 1945-1948

OREGON NATIONAL GUARD 1954-1978

38 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

son. William & Hattie Majors

m. Elna Johnson, April 21, 1948, Boise, Idaho

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Terry A. Majors of Prineville died Wednesday. He was 88.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery in Bend. Pastor Willard Fenderson will officiate.

Mr. Majors was born Jan. 24, 1918, in Fort Towson, Okla., to William and Hattie Majors. He graduated from Chiloquin High School in 1937, and attended Oregon State College for one year. He married Elna Johnson on April 21, 1948, in Boise, Idaho.

Mr. Majors served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945, and was a reservist from 1945 to 1948. He later joined the Oregon National Guard, and was an active reserve officer from 1954 to 1978.

Mr. Majors worked for Ponderosa Molding in Redmond for 26 years. He was a life member of Redmond VFW Post No. 4108. He was also a member of many horse clubs, and was past president of the Rim Rock Riders of Redmond in 1978. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, horses, woodworking, making furniture and watching his grandsons play basketball.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Terrie Ray of Vancouver, Wash.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Prineville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Sharon M Cheesman Wages

Sharon M Cheesman Wages

November 6, 1944 - Boron, California

April 2, 2007 - Culver, Oregon

dau. Charles & Alpha (Allen) Cheesman

m. Robert T Wages, December 14, 1963, Las Vegas

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Sharon M. Wages, of Culver, died Monday of a stroke. She was 62.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Redmond Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Wages was born Nov. 6, 1944, in Boron, Calif., to Charles and Alpha (Allen) Cheesman. She married Robert Wages on Dec. 14, 1963, in Las Vegas.

Mrs. Wages was a homemaker. She was a youth group leader at First Baptist Church in California and a Girl Scout leader for 20 years. She enjoyed riding horses, gardening, painting, cooking and spending time with family.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Robert, Richard and John; four daughters, Deborah, Judy, Bobbie and Kelly; 25 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Redmond Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin

Robert T Wages

Robert T Wages

1928 ---

m. Sharon M Cheesman Wages, December 14, 1963, Las Vegas

A Future Resting Place

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Wilbur Kent Eubanks

Wilbur Kent Eubanks

1903 - 1989

m. Ethel C Eubanks

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