Robert Orin Bunker
Robert Orin "Bob" Bunker was born October 15, 1914, in San Diego Co., CA, and died October 28, 1992, in a hospital, Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, at age 78. He is the son of Fred Strayer Bunker of Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, and Mary Elizabeth Abbey of Belleville, Republic Co., KS. He later changed his last name to Stubbs.
Thelma M. Barker was born July 16, 1917, in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and died April 20, 1982, in Nehalem, Tillamook Co., OR, at age 64. She is the daughter of Christopher "Chris/Kit" Barker of Manchester, England, and Agnes M. Espland (born July 13, 1893, in British Columbia, Canada), who were married May 15, 1912, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Hans and Olga Espland of Norway. Christopher Barker (age 55) married November, 1942, in Vancouver, OR, to Gladys Marquez (age 39). Agnes married Unknown Watson.
Robert Orin "Bob" Bunker/Stubbs and Thelma M. Barker were married November 7, 1936, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Robert Orin "Bob" Bunker/Stubbs and Thelma M. (Barker) Stubbs had two children:
TIMELINE
Robert Orin "Bob" Bunker was born October 15, 1914, in San Diego Co., CA.
Thelma M. Barker was born July 16, 1917, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910 shows Margaret A. Abbey (age 53) born in England to English-born parents with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Head of Household owning her own home free of a mortgage and living at 3924 University Boulevard, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her is her five unmarried children: Eunice A. Abbey (age 30) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Clerk in the Post Office; Fred K. Garrett (age 22) born in England to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Home Carpenter; Mary E. Abbey (age 15) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; Ethel M. Abbey (age 13) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; and Lucy M. Abbey (age 9) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows George Bunker (age 41) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and in his second marriage is a Surveyor for the City Surveyor's Office owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 241 Cleveland Avenue, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of four years, Clara Bunker (age 42) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents, and is in her second marriage with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Frederick Bunker (age 17), a Grocery Store Clerk; and Wade Bunker (age 14).
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Senen C. Hynning (age 72) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and in his second marriage and having immigrated in 1882 and a Naturalized citizen is a General Farm Farmer who owns his farm free of a mortgage and is living on Tenth Road, Silver Lake Pct., Cowlitz Co., WA. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Amanda J. Hynning (age 44) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and in her first marriage and having immigrated in 1896, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three children, all born in Washington to Danish-born parents: Elias Hynning (age 3); Marcus Hynning (age 3); and Mertle Hynning (age 5/12).
Fred Strayer and Mary E. Abbey were married about 1911 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
William Wade Bunker died 1918 in Co. H, 162 Inf., A. E. F.; France.
George Bunker (age 47) and Millie N. Arnold (age 49) were married June 1918 in San Diego.
The 1918 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, and Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Republican), a Seamstress, are living at 3930 Normal, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920 shows Margret A. Abbey (age 62) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having immigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1894 is a head of household widow living at 3930 Normal Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her were: divorced son, Fred K. Garrett (age 31) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1913, who is a Ship Carpenter; and married daughter, Mary E. Bunker (age 25) born in Kansas to Canadian and Isle of Man, England-born parents, who is a Seamstress. Also living there are two grandsons, both born in California to Ohio and Kansas-born parents: Kenneth Bunker (age 7); and Robert O. Bunker (age 4).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920 shows Frederick Bunker (age 27) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a divorced Cigar Store Proprietor rooming at 1055 Second Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Also rooming there is: Tess McKay (age 29) born in Washington to Washington-born parents, an unemployed divorcee.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920, shows Soren C. Hynning (age 81) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and having immigrated in 1883 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1887 is a married General Farm Farmer who owns his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Silver Lake Pct., Cowlitz Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Andria Hynning (age 54) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and having immigrated in 1891 and a Naturalized citizen. Also living there are his three children, all born in Washington to Danish-born parents: Elias B. Hynning (age 13); Marcus P. Hynning (age 13); and Myrtle J. Hynning (age 10).
Sheldon Arthur Stubbs and Mary Elizabeth (Abbey) Bunker were married October 1, 1921, in Riverside Co., CA.
The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Democrat), a Housewife, Ralph L. Henderson (Republican), a Druggist, and Mrs. L. Myrtle Henderson (Republican) a Housewife, are living at 3937 Cleveland, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (age 43) born in Illinois to Kentucky and New York-born parents and first married at age 35 is a Manager of a Chain Grocery Store who rents his home for $25/month and is living at 1594 Brier Place, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Stubbs (age 35) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents. Also living are his two children, both born in California to Illinois and Kansas-born parents: Robert Stubbs (age 15), an Auto Painter at a Painting Shop; and Sheldon Stubbs Jr. (age 7).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930 shows Margaret Abbey (age 73) is a widow born in England of England-born parents and is living alone in her own home valued at $7,500 at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She does not own a radio.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1930 shows Fred S. Bunker (age 37) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Cigar Store Clerk living at 229 Beech Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Tess H. Bunker (age 39) born in Washington to Washington and Minnesota-born parents, and first married at age 28. Also living at the same address is Mildred M. Albee (age 33) born in Washington to Washington and Minnesota-born parents, a divorced Cafe Waitress; and a widowed Lodger, Albert E. Thompson (age 42) born in Kansas to Kansas-born parents, a Restaurant Proprietor. Leigh Larson note: It appears that Fred married Tess as his second wife. Mary Bunker had already divorced Fred and was married to Sheldon Stubbs.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Christ Barker (age 42) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 25 and having immigrated in 1922 and with Al Citizenship is a married House Plasterer renting his home for $27/month and is living at 1325 Temple Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Agnes Barker (age 36) born in England Canada to Norwegian-born parents and first married at age 19 and having immigrated in 1922 and with Al Citizenship. Also living there are his two children, both born in English Canada to English and English Canadian-born parents and having immigrated in 1922 and with Al Citizenship: Herold Barker (age 16); and Thelma Barker (age 12).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Marcus P. Hynning (age 23) born in Washington to Danish-born parents is an unmarried Logging Laborer who owns his home and is living in Silver Lake Pct., Cowlitz Co., WA. Living with him is his unmarred brother: Elias B. Hynning (age 23) born in Washington to Danish-born parents; a Logging Laborer.
Larry Phillip Stubbs was born April 17, 1938, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Robert O. Stubbs (age 25) born in California and with 2 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place is a Salesman of a Retail Grocery Truck Driver who rents his home for $12/month and is living at 3011 S. E. Belmont, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Thelma Stubbs (age 22) born in British Columbia and with 2 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place. Also living is his son, Larry Stubbs (age 1) born in Oregon.
Carole Joanne Stubbs was born May 7, 1942, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1950, shows Robert O. Stubbs (age 35) born in California, is a married Truck Driver for Commercial Building Construction, who rents his house, and is living at 9621 S. E. Broadway, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him are: his wife, Thelma M. Stubbs (age 31) born in Kansas; and his daughter, Carole K. Stubbs (age 7) born in Oregon.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, August 26, 1951
Births
FLETCHER - To Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Fletcher, 4610 N. E. Alberta court, August 17, a son, Donald A
Cindy Larson was born May 31, 1957, at the Albertina Kerr Nursery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. The Albertina Kerr Nursery provided adoption services and daycare for the children of single mothers.
Tamre A. Unknown was born October 19, 1958, in Unknown.
Larry Phillip Stubbs and Barbara J. Turner were married May 18, 1959, in Stevenson, Skamania Co., WA.
Larry Phillip Stubbs and Barbara J. Turner Marriage Records.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Saturday, May 30, 1959
CHARGE DROPPED
A disorderly conduct charge against Barbara Stubbs, 7315 SE 92nd Ave. has been dropped in Municipal Court for lack of complaint.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, March 24, 1960
Judge Redding sentences Pair
Sentences imposed by Presiding Circuit Judge Charles W. Redding on guilty pleas this week included Moses W. Irvin, Jr., three years in the Oregon State penitentiary on a charge of illegal possession of narcotics. and Ernest Owen, 20, two years at the Oregon Correctional institution on a bad check charge.
Execution of sentence on Larry P. Stubbs, who pleaded guilty to an unarmed robbery charge, was suspended for three years when the court was told he faces a federal charge. Bail on Ray Malott, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, was forfeited when his attorney, Edmund Jordan, informed the court he had been unable to find him. Malott failed to appear in court twice. A bench warrant for his arrest was issued at request of the district attorney.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, June 15, 1960
Death Takes S. A. Stubbs
Sheldon A. Stubbs Sr., 73, district circulation manager for The Oregonian, died Tuesday at Portland Sanitarium. Mr. Stubbs was born Dec. 6, 1886, in Delavan, Ill., and came to Portland in 1904. He led a busy and varied life, giving his attentions to scouting, youth groups, rock hounds stamp and coin collecting. In his younger years, he worked with various small newspapers, handling circulation, advertising and news reporting jobs. He had been with The Oregonian for 17 years. Survivors include his widow, Mary Elizabeth; two sons, Sheldon A. Stubbs Jr., and Robert O. Stubbs; a stepson, Kenneth W. Bunker; and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Christianson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1 p. m. at A. J. Rose Mortuary. Mr. Stubbs was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He resided at 3279 SE Market St.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, April 18, 1962
WATSON - Agnes M., 3368 Tibbetts; mother of Mrs. Thelma Stubbs and Harold M. Barker, city; grandmother of Carole Fletcher and Larry Stubbs, city; sister of Ogath Kulman of Ore.; Fred Espeland, of Canada and Harry Espeland of Seattle. Friends invited to services Thursday 11 am, Chapel of McGINNIS & WIHELM, 6637 SE Milwaukie. Vault entombment private Portland Memorial.
Tacie M. "Tess" (Nix) (McKay) Bunker died February 11, 1963, in San Diego Co., CA, at age 72.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle and Carole Joanne (Stubbs) Fletcher were married June 15, 1963, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle and Carole Joanne (Stubbs) Fletcher Marriage Record.
Donald Eugene Holzer and Donna Marie Dickerson were married October 13, 1963, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Donald Eugene Holzer and Donna Marie Dickerson Marriage Record.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Saturday, October 30, 1965
Two Accused Of Burglary
Police booked two men on accusations of burglary Friday in connection with the ransacking of a tavern and fountain lunch in southeast Portland, officers reported. Held in leiu of $6,000 bail each were Jack Lee Webster, 25, 5212 SE Tolman St., and Larry Phillip Stubbs, 27, of 1235 SE Yamhill St. Officers said the two were arrested near Scotty's Tavern, 5932 SE 82nd Ave., which had been burglarized. A car found nearby had a trunk full of grocery items, they said. While the arrest was taking place, Louis White, owner of the Harold Street Fountain Lunch at 9236 SE Foster Rd., told police his establishment had been burglarized. Police said he identified the articles found in the trunk as having been taken from his store.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday September 18, 1968
Court Drops Drug Count Against Accused Inmate
SALEM - Unwarranted costs and security risks were given as causes for dismissal of a narcotic drug case Tuesday in Marion County Circuit Court. Dist. Atty. Gary Gortmaker asked that the charges be dismissed against Larry Phillip Stubbs, a state penitentiary inmate from Multnomah County. He was accused of having marijuana in his possession Dec. 31 in the penitentiary. The motion for dismissal came after it was discovered Stubbs had called numerous inmates and officials to testify. Gortmaker said the case isn't worth the cost or the risk. Stubbs is serving five years for burglary. When Stubbs was taken into custody by guards, he didn't have marijuana in his possession, Guards said, however, they saw him pass it to another inmate, from whom it was recovered. The drug was smuggled into the penitentiary.
Larry Phillip Stubbs and Donna Marie (Dickerson) Holzer were married November 24, 1969, at Orchards Methodist Church, Orchards, Clark Co., WA.
Larry Phillip Stubbs and Donna Marie (Dickerson) Holzer Marriage Records.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, May 8, 1970
HAROLD M. BARKER
Service for Harold M. Barker, of 7636 SE Hawthorne Blvd., will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Hennessey, Goetsch and McGee. Mr. Barker, 56, died at home Tuesday. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Barker was a steel fitter for Benz Spring Co. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Sister Miriam Barker, of Erie, Pa.; his father, Christopher, of Mill City and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Stubbs, of Nehalem.
Roger Earl Gorman died May 7, 1971, in rural King Co., WA, at age 23. Buried in Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., WA.
Roger Earl Gorman Death Record.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, December 8, 1971
Bank suspect waives hearing
A 33-year-old man subdued by nurses at Oregon City hospital Nov. 12 after he walked in and demanded drugs has been accused of being the same gunman who last August held up a bank and accidentally shot himself in the groin. Larry Phillip Stubbs, a transient who has been held in Clackamas County jail since the Nov. 12 incident, waived preliminary hearing Tuesday before U. S. Magistrate George E. Juba, He was charged last Friday with robbing the Menlo Park branch of U. S. National Bank Aug. 6. Stubbs, an unemployed construction worker, was originally arrested after he walked into the hospital about 4:30 a.m., brandished a .22-caliber automatic gun and ordered nurses at the front desk to hand over drugs. The nurses, joined by an ambulance driver, overpowered and disarmed him. In the bank robbery, Stubbs is accused of escaping with about $3,997. Witnesses said that as a man wearing dark glasses and T-shirt stepped up to the teller's window with one hand in his pocket, a muffled shot rang out, grimacing with pain, then demanded money from the teller and hobbled out with it photographed on the way by the bank security camera. Assistant U. S. Atty. D. Richard Hammersley said Stubbs currently is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Larry Phillip Stubbs died February 26, 1972, at the Hawthorne Pharmacy, 3538 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at about age 33. Interred in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, March 1, 1972
STUBBS - Larry P., Feb. 26; husband of Donna Marie, father of Lisa Marie Holzer; son of Robert Stubbs and Thelma Stubbs; brother of Mrs. Carol LaChapelle. Service Thursday, Mar. 2, 1 p. m., ROSS HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, N. E. 48th & Sandy. Friends invited. Private mausoleum entombment, Riverview Abbey.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, March 16, 1972
Change of plea sought in bank robbery case
Chief U.S. Dist. Judge Robert C. Belloni took under advisement Wednesday an accused bank robber's request to change his plea from guilty to innocent. Jack Lee Webster, 31, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Jan. 19 to robbing the 122nd Avenue and Halsey Street branch of the First National Bank of Oregon Sept. 27, 1971. Webster's attorney told the court Wednesday the defendant wished to change his plea on grounds he had been forced to plead guilty after threats to his life by another accused bank robber, Larry Phillip Stubbs. Stubbs had pleaded guilty at the same time to robbing the Menlo Park branch of the U.S. National Bank of Oregon Aug. 6, 1971. Indictments indicated both men were implicated in each of the robberies, but second counts were dropped by the U.S. Attorney upon the guilty pleas. Stubbs, released on bail pending results of a presentence investigation, shot and killed himself Feb. 26, apparently in the course of a burglary at the Hawthorne Pharmacy, 3538 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Police said they found Stubbs dead in the pharmacy after responding to burglar alarm during the early morning hours. Webster said Stubbs had forced him to admit the Sept. 27 bank robbery.
The Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, King Co., WA, Friday, May 14, 1976
Donald Eugene Holzer, 37, of 4826 South Fontanelle. Beloved father of Adam and Lisa Holzer. Brother of Mrs. Iola Drapeau, Mrs. Elizabeth Boyeas, Dorothy Matteson, Leo, Richard, Leroy and Gary Holzer. Rosary Sunday, 7 p.m.; services Monday, 11 a.m., both at Lille Chapel of Chimes, Portland, Ore. Burial, Willamette. COLUMBIA FUNERAL HOME.
Michael A. Gray and Lisa Marie Holzer were married September 14, 1992, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Michael A. Gray and Lisa Marie Holzer Marriage Record.
Robert Orin Stubbs, a Gladstone resident, died of a heart attack Wednesday in an Oregon City hospital. He was 78. A private service will be held. He was born Oct. 15, 1914, in San Diego and had lived most of his life in the Portland area. A labor union official, Mr. Stubbs worked as an agent and business manager for Laborers Union Local 296 for many years until his retirement in 1972. His wife, Thelma Stubbs, died in the early 1980s. Mr. Stubbs is survived by his daughter, Carole LaChapelle of Gladstone; brother, Sheldon of Beaverton; sister, Katherine of Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Disposition was by cremation.
Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA, December 16, 1998
George "Bo" LaChapelle George "Bo" LaChapelle, 62, born April 12, 1936 in Tacoma, WA., passed away Dec. 13, 1998 in Portland, OR. "Bo" grew up in the Portland area, has been a truck driver for Safeway and a teamster member for over 30 years. He retired from Safeway in 1998. He is a member of St. John the Baptist Church. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast. A man of many friends. Survivors: mother, Anna C. "Sarah" Smith, Gladstone, OR., brother, Walter A. LaChapelle, Gladstone, OR.; sister, Bonnie Ann Baldwin, Milwaukie, OR. Wife, Johanna LaChapelle, Clackamas, OR; 3 sons, Michael A. LaChapelle and Jeffrey A. LaChapelle, both of Tacoma, WA., Daniel LaChapelle, Springfield, OR.; 5 daughters, Kathy LaChapelle-Beardon, Judith Ann LaChapelle-Lott, Joelle LaChapelle-Bosarge, all of Tacoma, WA., Jessica LaChapelle, Portland, OR., Anna LaChapelle, Springfield, OR.; 12 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at St. John The Baptist, 10955 SE 25th Ave., Milwaukie, OR. Burial Gethsemane Cemetery. Contributions to the Cancer Society.
Maurice Lee Fletcher died March 9, 2005, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 82. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Maurice Lee Fletcher
Maurice Lee Fletcher died March 9, 2005, at age 82. Mr. Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Tulsa County, Okla. He served in the Navy during World War II and moved to Portland in 1946. He was a baker for Nabisco, where he worked for 39 years. In 1952, he married Joyce Lundquist. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Carol Ivers; son, Donald; sisters, Mozelle Rankin and Mary Lou Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Wilhelm.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, March 16, 2005
Mr. Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Tulsa County, Okla. He served in the Navy during World War II and moved to Portland in 1946. He was a baker for Nabisco, where he worked for 39 years. In 1952, he married Joyce Lundquist. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Carol Ivers; son, Donald; sisters, Mozelle Rankin and Mary Lou Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Wilhelm.
Sister Miriam Barker, C.D.S. (born February 15, 1941) died Tuesday, August 15, 2006.
Sister Miriam Barker, C.D.S.
Sister Miriam Barker, C.D.S., a member of the Congregation of the Divine Spirit, was born to eternal life on August 15, 2006. Sister was born in Seattle, Wa., daughter of the late Fred and Beulah Espel, and and her adoptive parents, Harold and Mildred Barker. Sister is survived by her Religious Community and a special sister and friend, Margaret Olsen; also sisters Joanne Stenberg, Sonja Arlene Brown, Alice Brynie; and two brothers, Daniel Espeland and John Espeland. Sister attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Mt. Angel Academy in Oregon. She was an accomplished musician and a published poet. Sister's ministry included Religious Education and most recently was assigned at the House of Loreto, Canton, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Charity at the House of Loreto. Friends may call one hour before the Mass. Private burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Erie, Pa., at the convenience of the Community. Memorials may be made to the House of Loreto or Congregation of the Divine Spirit, 2812 Harvard Ave., NW, Canton, Ohio 44709. The Lamiell Funeral Home in Canton, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Contributions in her memory can be made to Memorials may be made to the House of Loreto or Congregation of the Divine Spirit, 2812 Harvard Avenue, NW, Canton, Ohio 44709.
SR. MIRIAM BARKER, CDS
Sister Miriam Barker, CDS, was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. At the age of 17, she entered the Congregation of the Divine Spirit in Erie, PA. Sister not only had the talent for writing poetry, she also was an artist and an accomplished musician. During Sister’s 47 years in Religious Life, she taught music in the schools and was a nursing assistant in our nursing home in Canton, OH.
Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and Dorothy June Harms were married January 25, 1942, in Vancouver, WA.
Cynthia Alice Larson was born May 31, 1957, at Albertina Kerr, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Cynthia Alice Larson was adopted 1957, in Oregon, by Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and his wife, Dorothy June Harms Cheffings.
Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and Dorothy June (Harms) Cheffings were divorced August 18, 1965, in Polk Co., OR.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice Cheffings were married April 11, 1975, in King Co., WA.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Cross were divorced May 18, 1978, in King Co., WA. Wife filed.
Michael John Wise and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Cross were married February 18, 1989, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
Dorothy June (Harms) (Cheffings) Hill died December 11, 2009, in Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 88. Buried in Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Marion Co., OR.
The Statesman-Journal, Salem, Marion Co., OR, Friday, December 11, 2009
Dorothy J. Hill
December 3, 1921 - December 8, 2009
SALEM - Dorothy June Harms Cheffings Hill, born in Salem Hospital, passed in Salem at age 88. Dorothy was a Salem/Aumsville native. Her parents, John and Clara Harms and her eight siblings all preceded her in death. She was married to Charles "Buzz" Cheffings for 24 years, also deceased, and they adopted their only child, Cindy, together in 1957. Dorothy worked many years as a bookkeeper for various auto dealers in the Salem area. She was a licensed insurance agent and bookkeeper for Green Thumb Flower Box for ten years. Survived by daughter, Cindy Wise and husband, Mike, and three grandchildren, Eric, Chris, and Becky. Only living brother-in-law, James Stovall, retired Salem Police Captain. Five nieces and eight nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. Graveside burial only Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m. Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Willamette Valley Hospice of Salem. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.