Recent Obituaries and Guest Books

Charlene "Kay" Barbano, 73, passed away May 8, 2013 from complications with progressive supranuclear palsy in Hickory North Carolina. Kay was born December 8, 1939 in Astoria, Oregon. She was a longtime resident of Eugene, where she raised her children and worked at API. Kay enjoyed going to the theater, spending time in her flower garden, or soaking in her beloved hot tub. Kay is survived by her three children Susan Barbano of Ashville NC, Tony Barbano of Seattle WA, and Jim Barbano of Hickory NC; three grandsons Anthony, Jack, and Noah. Kay's ashes will be interred next to her husband Anthony Barbano who preceded her in death.

Dr. John Bascom passed away Friday, March 22nd at age 87. Born in Richmond, Virginia on June 6, 1925, he moved with his family to Manhattan, Kansas where he met his future wife, Ruth Fenton, in 6th grade. After graduating from Manhattan High School, John joined the Merchant Marines then graduated from Kansas State University. John and Ruth married in 1950 and moved to Chicago where John attended medical school. In 1960, after residency in Minneapolis, John and Ruth moved with their brood to their "Shangri-La": Eugene, Oregon.

Dad's surgical innovation focused on the problem of Pilonidal disease an abscess on the buttocks that was a particular problem during World War II. He developed a new way to treat the disease and doggedly spread the word through personal contacts, professional articles, speaking engagements, one-on one training of interested surgeons, and a co-developed patient -centered blog. He recently traveled to Turkey and met with surgeons who had adopted his methods for treating Pilonidal disease.

Life was an adventure for Dad. An adventure meant being faced with a problem and figuring out a solution. If afterward, there was a good story to tell, that was an added bonus. As often as not, the stories demonstrated one of his favorite sayings (thanks to Simon Bolivar): "Good judgment comes from experience, and experience?well that comes from bad judgment". A more detailed description of Dad's adventures can be found in the Eugene Register Guard article: http://www.registerguard.com/rg/news/local/29633710-75/bascom-john-eugene-paul-bicycle.html.csp.

For years, Dad spent every Monday morning on the slopes of Mt. Pisgah with a park clean-up work party. Even as his ability to talk was failing and single words took several long seconds of patience, every week he took his same stiff leather work gloves, his time-dulled clippers, and he set to work on the thorny blackberries rising in the grass.

John is survived by his six children and fourteen grandchildren. His wife, Ruth, passed away in 2010. The family would like to acknowledge the terrific facility and staff at Elder Health in Springfield where they understand that life can be rich even for those with significant memory issues.

A service to Celebrate his Life will be held May 31 at
2 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Eugene. The family suggests donations to friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah.

Jeanette G.
Brinkley

Jeanette was born in Miami, FL to Doris E. and Eugene C. Gandees. She was raised in Southern Florida. She met Bennie M. Brinkley in Miami. They married July 15, 1945 and moved to Norfolk in 1946. Jeanette worked at Naval Air
Station until September of 1949. A year after her daughter was born she went back to civil service as a secretary at the 5th Naval District Headquarters until retiring in January of 1982.

Jeanette was a member of the Northside Civic League, Norfolk Area Women On Missions, Virginia Baptist General Board, Baptist Business Women, Women?s Missionary Union as Historian, Ocean View Baptist
Church since 1960 and was also on the church bowling league for several years, mobile meals delivery, and taught English as a second language and speed reading at Granby High School and the Norfolk Naval Base. She also served as Star Points in Order of Easter Star, Chapter 34, Ocean View. She spent her last 6 years in Springfield, Oregon, near her daughter and her grandchildren and great grand children.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Maddy and her husband Wayne, a granddaughter; Melinda Maddy and a grandson; Wayne Maddy, jr, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes or Alzheimer?s Foundation are greatly appreciated

Robert Howard Bury, Sr.

August 6, 1918 -
May 2, 2013

Robert Howard (Bob) Bury, Sr., a resident of Redwood City, California, passed peacefully at the Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital, CA after complications from a surgery earlier in the week. Surrounding him at bedside was his beloved wife of 70 years, June Bury, along with children: Susan Bury (Harry Battin), Bob Bury, Jr. (Sue Subbot), Judy Bury Alessandri (Tom Alessandri), and Patricia Bury; and several of his surviving grandchildren. Known as "Bobbie" to his adoring grandchildren: Kate (Ben), Maren, Elizabeth, Meghan, Anya, Margaret (Philip), Jon, and Angela (Brian) and extended loving family, Bob lived a long meaningful life as a successful businessman and civic leader in Redwood City, CA, full of adventures, family outings, and meaningful service to his community.

Born during the last months of World War I in San Francisco, CA, his beloved parents (Helen and Howard) and dear sister (Gloria) formed a happy household that struggled financially through the Depression. By his early teens, Bob began his work life delivering the San Francisco-based Shopping News during the graveyard shift and making deliveries for the local store while attending Galileo High School. He met and wooed June in 1937, and in 1941, days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the US Navy. He proudly served 4 years in the Pacific Combat Arena as a Machinist Mate First Class, most notably on the USS Karnes, an attack transport ship that participated in reinforcing troops and equipment under Kamikaze attack during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.

After WWII, Bob worked for Goodyear Tire Co. and subsequently bought an interest in a tire dealership in San Francisco, which expanded to Redwood City as the Bury-Vanham Tire Company in the 1950s and to Palo Alto in the 1960's. Bury became a civic leader in his new hometown, serving on the Redwood City council for 24 years including four years as mayor from 1968-1972, turbulent Vietnam War years that required deft handling of often contentious situations. Bury also served as president or chair of innumerable local government and charitable organizations, retiring from civic life at the age of 92. A man known for his compassion, garrulous nature, lively sense of humor and quick wit, and sincere interest in the lives of others, Bob was the very definition of a people person throughout his life. His public and private community service activities focused on serving the needs of poor families, recalling only too well his family's difficulties during the Depression, with energies especially devoted to education, community resources, public works, housing, and services for low income families, disabled and elderly.

Bob was well-known in Eugene as the proud father of Bob Bury, Jr. and father-in-law of Sue Subbot, owners of Euphoria Chocolate Company, and as a regular participant in the Truffle Trot, and attendee of Irish Echo concerts over the years. His many friends are asked to toast to him with a parting glass of their favorite beverage.

All of Bob's many friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, Saturday, June 8, 2013 at1:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA .

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for our father and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcome for two organizations which had great meaning to Bob during his lifetime: Kainos Home and Training Center, 3631 Jefferson Ave, RC, 94062 and Veterans Admin PAHCS, Menlo Park Div., Western Blind Rehab Ctr. (124), 795 Willow Road, Bldg T-365, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Celebration
of Life

Jean B.
Chandler

Nov. 2, 1921-
Dec. 26, 2012

Family will be present to receive friends and well-wishers who would like to pay their respects and share memories. Music and light food provided.

WHEN: May 25, 2013

Saturday ?1-4 p.m.

WHERE: Woahink Lake Meeting Hall

near Honeyman State Park

DIRECTIONS:

Hwy 101, about 3 miles South of Florence, turn East on Canary Road (directly across from Honeyman Campground entrance). Proceed 0.3 miles and turn right into West Woahink Recreational Meeting Hall.

Contact Number: Mark 541-997-3869

Bryce Gordon Clark was born July 3, 1931, in Billings, Montana. He grew up in Bridger, Montana, until joining the military after high school in 1949. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Ambassador College in 1958, became an ordained minister and married Helen M. Murray in the same year. His entire career consisted of pastoring churches and teaching the Bible. His interests included hunting, fishing and history. He was preceded in death by his brother Dean Clark, and twin sister Jo Ann O'Brien. The cause of Bryce Clark's death was heart failure. He is survived by his wife Helen, and children Kent, Karen, Sharon, Robert and Brenda. By them he has nine grandsons, three granddaughters and three great-granddaughters. Chapel services are to be held in Eugene, Oregon at West Lawn Memorial Funeral Home on May 16th, 2013 at 1:30pm.

Arrangements entrusted to West Lawn Memorial Funeral Home.

6/8/38 - 4/4/13

Born in Archer, TX to Clyde & Thelma Asbery, was surrounded by her family as she was received into her Father's arms due to Cardiac complications.

A dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and Aunt.

Wanda is survived by her 3 daughters: Debbie & Chuck Fehr; Tina & Mitch DeFer of Glendale, AZ; and Teri Collins of Pleasant Hill, OR; 2 sisters: Sue & Al Wilson and Lu & Don Mallatt of AZ; 11 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Wanda was preceded in death by her Sweetheart and husband, Orville A. Collins; father & mother, and a sister Nelda Jean Leister.

Mom is loved & greatly missed by us all.
Ephesians 1:16-18

Clyde William Craig

1931 - 2013

Clyde William Craig died April 26th at home surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Clyde was an amazing man who touched the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Clyde will be remembered for his twinkling eyes, infectious smile, quick wit and outrageous humor.

He was born October 18th, 1931 in San Diego, Ca. After graduating St. Augustine High School, Clyde and his high school friends jumped the rails and rode the trains throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. During that time he fell in love with Oregon. Clyde came back to California and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served our country for four years, three of those years in the Korean War. After returning home from war, he married the love of his life, Marlys Gress.

In 1968 he moved his family to Oregon. He spent several decades in Eugene raising his family and creating memories before moving to Portland in 2007. Clyde cherished the beauty of Oregon, the rivers, mountains and especially the Oregon coast. He enjoyed camping with his family, the Oregon State Beavers, as well as being a proud member of the Teamsters Union for 33 years. He was also an author, a mentor, and storyteller.

Family was the most important aspect of his life. He was completely dedicated to his wife and seven kids, and enjoyed watching his children raise their families.

Clyde is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Marlys; his seven children Suzie Stores, Jim Craig, Karlin Conklin, Kathy Osborn, Joe Craig, Kristen Olmos and Kelly Craig, their spouses; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his very best friend Bill Conklin. In addition to his immediate family, Clyde had many extended family members that held a special place in his heart. His brother Jack and his Boxer dog Heike preceded him in death.

Clyde and Marlys lived in St. Johns overlooking the Willamette River with magnificent views of the St. Johns Bridge and Cathedral Park. He spent many hours in the park with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his honor, a Celebration of Life will be held at Cathedral Park in St. Johns (Portland, OR), 12:00pm Sunday August 11th. We invite all those who knew Clyde to join in on a special day of remembrance and storytelling. Please sign the online guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Providence Hospice and Home Instead.

Ilene Grace
(Tunnell) Dickason

Ilene Grace (Tunnell) Dickason was born in Billings, Montana August 3, 1948. She grew up in Portland, Crescent City, San Leandro, and San Diego with her brothers, Roy and Mark, and her parents Martha Mae (Trunnell) and Earnest Lee Tunnell, an air traffic control supervisor for the FAA. At 14 years old, Ilene moved to Veneta, Oregon to live with her sister Lucille and her family on their farm.

Ilene started her own family at an early age, gave birth to six children, and made residences in Washington, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Arizona. After her youngest son Alan was born, she moved back to Eugene and enjoyed several years with him, her daughter Cathie, her mother, her brother Roy Tunnell and his wife Susie, and their daughters, Tracy and Michelle. Square and round dancing with friends and family gave her great fun and pleasure. It was the saddest day of her life when her daughter, Marti Marie Hurst passed away at only seven months of age. Ilene went back to school to learn Cosmetology and operated her own Ilene's Salon in Eugene. She was known then as Ilene Scott. She spent her later years learning about natural health and spiritual growth and became an ordained minister. She remained colorful and vivacious through all her trials, tribulations, and illnesses, and never lost sight of the joys and purpose of life. Ilene was able to reconnect with her three oldest children and strengthen the bond she had with her niece Tracy. The happiest years of Ilene's life began the day she met Roger Dickason. They married December 19, 2002, enjoyed RV traveling, flew to Hawaii, and took fun cruise trips to Mexico and the Caribbean. With Roger's encouragement and inspiration, she was able to attain mobility without her wheelchair, to enjoy their new home with her dog, chickens, rabbits, and raised gardens, to live with her son Alan and her daughter Cathie, and to help care for her grandson Julius with the love of her life, Roger.

Ilene passed away at home from natural causes May 3, 2013 and is survived by her husband Roger Dickason, her sons Alan Hurst, Robin and Ron Hoefer, her daughters Cathie Hurst and Hollie (Hoefer) Stone, her grandson Julius Hurst, her brother Mark Tunnell, her sister Lucille Burroughs, her Aunt Lois Trunnell, her nieces Michelle and Tracy Tunnell and Barbara (Summers) Womack, her nephews Sam & Scott Summers, and several nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and cousins.

Please join Ilene Dickason's Celebration of Life at the Center for Spiritual Living, 390 Vernal St. Eugene, OR 97401, 541-485-0035 on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11 a.m.

Doris Jean
(Williams) Drew

1930 - 2013

Doris Jean (Williams) Drew's long struggle with illness ended on May 5, 2013, at her family home in Walterville, OR surrounded by family. She was born on Dec 21, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, OR. Her parents Ransom and Ellen Williams settled in the Terrebonne area where much of the family still resides. She married Clyde Drew July 18, 1947 in Prineville, OR. She lived much of her life in the Terrebonne area moving to the Springfield area in 1969 where she lived with her family until her passing.

Doris was a homemaker much of her life and enjoyed cooking for and gathering with her family. She loved the outdoors and working in her yard. The family had a boat at Winchester Bay for many years and fishing was always a highlight of her summers. She had a very big heart and was known for befriending people in need, sometimes taking in whole families that had fallen on hard times. She will be remembered for her ready smile and boisterous voice and laugh. She will be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Clyde Drew. Also her children: Linda McCright - Redmond, Dale Drew, Henderson, NV, Shellie Smith - Walterville, Anmarie Ruiz Brooks and Corey Drew, Springfield. Brothers Glenn, Ham and Raymond Williams of Terrebonne. She was preceded in death by sons Danny and Mike Drew and daughter Paula Benitez, her parents and siblings Paul, Carl, Bobby, Tracey Williams, Wilma (Todd) Williams and Patti Bozarth.