Theresa Carter passed away on February 12, 2021, peacefully at Mayer Hospital in McArthur, CA.  She was 99 years of age, just missed 100.  Theresa was born in Silt, Colorado on June 9, 1921, into a family with two brothers Urcel, Leon, and one sister Gayla.  Later came a half-brother John. Theresa lived most of her life in Lakeview, OR.  She was married to Clifford Carter in 1941.  Theresa worked for the telephone company for 26 years.  She loved to bowl, hunt,...

Glen R. Martin, of Lakeview, Oregon, passed away quietly on the 11th of February 2021 in his home, surrounded by family. He was an active member of the Westside community since 1978. He was born in Yakima, Washington, and attended Gonzaga before graduating from Central Washington College with a degree in Economics. Glen entered the U.S. Air Force in 1958 as a Navigator. He was most proud of being in the spy program during the Cold War and working out of Area 51. He was a Vietnam Veteran and...

Harold Lee Ross died peacefully in Fort Rock, OR, on February 8, 2020, at age 79.  He was born on October 11, 1941, in Broken Bow, OK to Clifford and Fay (Blair) Ross.  They moved to Lakeview in February 1947.  Harold graduated from Lakeview High School and joined the Navy where he participated in Operation Deep Freeze completing two tours around the world.  Harold was a father and a good friend to all who knew him.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford...

Robert Marion Swart passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021, in Lakeview, Oregon.  We lost a much-loved Father, Grandfather, and Friend. At the age of 85, Dad saw and did a lot of living.  Robert was born on June 29, 1935, to Riley and Opal (Neuenfeldt) Swart in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was a graduate of Bellflower High School. Dad married his high school sweetheart Patricia Dixon in 1955. They were married 50 plus years at the time of her death in 2006. Dad served as a Chief Petty...

Bernadine Carol McLaughlin Obituary August 26, 1934 – February 6, 2021 Bernadine Carol (Stampka) McLaughlin passed away in Lakeview, Oregon, on February 6, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Carol was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on August 26, 1934, to Peter Paul Stampka, Jr. and Thelma Ruth (Flaherty) Stampka, where she was raised. In June 1957, the Stampka family moved to Roseburg, Oregon, where Carol spent the majority of her life. The last couple of years, Carol resided in...

Sharon Harvey passed away on February 6, 2021.  Sharon was born in San Francisco, California, to William and Ruth (Bennette) Phelan on September 1, 1948. Sharon had a monogramming hobby and loved to do projects for friends, and family.  Sharon loved life!  She enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, and bowling.  She also loved to drive her 1970 Chevy Chevelle. Sharon is survived by her husband of 53 years; Virgil, 3 sons; Jim, John, and Joe, 7 grandchildren, and 4...

Carmel Ellerman died on January 28, 2021, in Lakeview, Oregon.  Her unwavering belief in God gave her peace during her final moments. Carmel was born June 15, 1933, to in Willows, California, and raised on a ranch.   Carmel was fond of the outdoors, and at an early age, she taught herself to trick ride.  She later attended UC Davis, earning a BA in Animal Husbandry, and was “Queen of Picnic Day.”  Carmel also met her late husband, Denny...

In memory of Kenneth Harold Wolfe, jr., age 55, died January 28, 2021, in a vehicle accident on Hwy 31.  Ken was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 21, 1965, to Rose Marie DeMarco. He was a fun-loving person, who deep down was a good-hearted teddy bear and will be missed by many friends.  Always very playful and quick with some humorous anecdotes to cheer you up when you were blue.  May he finally find peace after a well-lived life. He is survived by his...

Vernon Douglas “Doug” Houston, age 88, went to his eternal home on January 17, 2021, in his home near Christmas Valley. Remaining on this side of the veil are his loving wife of 55 years, Lee, daughters Terri Wall and Darcy Thompson, brother Wes Houston, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Doug was the oldest son of Raymond and Virgie (Taylor) Houston. He was born in Bend, Oregon on March 20, 1932. Doug's parents and sisters, Lou Wanna Combs, Virginia...