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Inez Halverson Obituary
August 10, 1931 - September 21, 2012
SALEM - Inez was born in Hubbard, Oregon to Gordon and May Belle Grimm. She graduated from Beaverton High School and maintained friendships with classmates to this day.
Inez career started at Pacific International Express and in 1957 started work at ESCO Corp Portland where she retired as an executive secretary for several vice-presidents. She met and fell in love with the one true love of her life, a handsome young engineer at ESCO named Bill Halverson. They enjoyed gardening and having friends, relatives and business guests over to entertain. They also loved to travel.
She is survived by daughter, Cathie (Wayne) Haas and her two sons, Scott and Brett Gundle; son, Brad (Jan) Halverson and his children Jamie and Brian; son, Dennis (Cathy) Halverson and his daughters Jennifer, Crystal and Kindra; 11 great grandchildren; and all of the surviving members of the Aloha, Beaverton and ESCO families that she so dearly loved.
A Graveside Service at Willamette National Cemetery at 12:00 pm on Friday September 28, 2012 followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 pm at Howell Edwards Doerksen Funeral Home in Salem. To see Inez's full life story and leave audio or online condolences please visit www.HED-FH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Inez Halverson
Sally Schmitt
October 2, 2012
I am so very sorry to learn of Inez's passing. My brothers and I shared many exciting childhood adventures with our babysitter, Inez. Later she helped two brothers find summer and full-time employment with ESCO and hosted a bridal shower for me.
Inez was an early role model for me. She always had style from her bobby sox teenage years to her professional business attire. Inez was cheerful, entertaining, generous, and a loving person. My brothers and I will miss her.
Rose Rohrback
October 2, 2012
Our family first met Inez and her mother when they walked next door to meet us, their new neighbors, and greet our one month old twin baby boys. Inez had just turned twelve and was enthralled with our three young children and eagerly offered to babysit. Initially with her mother's help, Inez became our family's first and only babysitter. Over the years Inez and her very wonderful mother, whom we called Grandma Grimm, became part of our family and helped raise our soon to be family of four children.
For 70 years Inez has remained a much loved family friend as we laughed about old time and marveled at the energy of our young boys' antics. Inez will be missed by many friends including myself.
Marcia Sims
October 1, 2012
--Revised--
My late canine companion, Mimosa, and I liked Inez. She came over a few times after I moved into the Village in 2001, with Mandy in tow. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was candid and I appreciated her directness. On one of our visits some years back, we were out on the back lawn with our respective canine friends --her Mandy and my Mimosa-- (whether they were behaving, honestly I do not recall). What I remember is her telling me about her husband and highlighting for me that he had a nickname (Bits-ie). She had a "dead-pan" way of telling a very amusing story and I laughed out loud. Cracked me up. The way she spoke of him gave me the impression he was truly special to many, not only to her. Meeting up with Inez at the mailboxes or out around the complex was something I looked forward to. If there was time she would visit and give an update about how things were going or what she was about to do. She did a lot of good in our little neck of the woods... taking loving care of a neighbor's dog; giving rides or just visiting with one or another retired neighbor. We were simply neighbors; nothing special. She bothered to care enough to say hello, ask how it was going, ask about my dog, and spend a little time visiting. I am deeply saddened after just learning of her accident and passing. I liked Inez. I will miss her. My deepest sympathy goes to her family with a simple message: I will remember her with kindness and admiration for the good she did and the care she offered.
Chris Hesse
September 29, 2012
Dennis was my first roommate in college. As we prepared for leaving home, the Halversons invited me over for a barbeque salmon dinner. They made me feel so welcome in their home. In our first term at college, Dennis invited me to the annual bird hunting trip to Adel Oregon and later still to a weekend at Sunriver. They treated me as one of the family, asking me to join in for the evening pinocle game. Being a farm boy, my experience with the social graces was limited, but I came to feel right at home with the Halversons and their friends from ESCO. Cathie and Dave were just as welcoming on a whirlwind trip with Dennis to Coeur d'Alene over a weekend in the summer of 1977.
I have Mrs. Halverson to thank for the last 33 years: without her there would have been no Dennis, and without Dennis I wouldn't have been set up for a blind date with Pam, who 8 months later would become my wife.
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September 29, 2012
My husband Homer & I were class mates at Beaverton High School with Inez. We also spent time with her at the Golden Grads reunions held annually. We are saddened by the news of the accident & the results of it. Our prayers & hopes for healing are with Inez's family. God Bless all of you. Nancy Speer, Beaverton Oregon
Scott Gundle
September 28, 2012
Grandma,
You will be greatly missed! I loved talking to you on the phone, I wish it would have been more often. You will always have a place in my heart!
I love you grandma! R.I.P.
Scott Gundle
Crystal Beach
September 27, 2012
Thank you for loving me Grandma, thank you for all the wonderful memories. Not having you around will leave a huge hole in our hearts, you were so special to us.
Crystal, John, Savannah and John Wayne
Crystal Beach
September 27, 2012
Thank you for loving me and always looking after me Grandma. You meant the world to us and your passing will leave a big hole in our hearts. You are forever in our hearts and memory.
Wayne Pigg
September 27, 2012
Granny Halverson,
you were a special woman and while you will be truely missed here on earth, I know that you really enjoyed your reunion on other side. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Staff of Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors
September 26, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gayla Ouellette
September 24, 2012
“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven,
Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels”
? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dear Love Ones of Inez,
She's among the many stars in Heaven. I wish you all peace and love.
God Bless You.
Cathie Haas
September 24, 2012
How I will miss this dear lady. She was my step"mom" for 54 years of my life. We were in the Portland area just last month and were able to spend time with her.....how very grateful I am for that time together. I loved her dearly and will miss her so much. Lovingly.........
Marcia Sims
September 23, 2012
My late canine companion, Mimosa, and I liked Inez. She came over a few times after I moved into the Village in 2001, with Molly in tow. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was candid and I appreciated her directness. On one of our visits some years back, we were out on the back lawn with our respective canine friends --her Molly and my Mimosa-- (whether they were behaving, honestly I do not recall). What I remember is her telling me about her husband and highlighting for me that he had a nickname (Bits-ie). She had a "dead-pan" way of telling a very amusing story and I laughed out loud. Cracked me up. The way she spoke of him gave me the impression he was truly special to many, not only to her. Meeting up with Inez at the mailboxes or out around the complex was something I looked forward to. If there was time she would visit and give an update about how things were going or what she was about to do. She did a lot of good in our little neck of the woods... taking loving care of a neighbor's dog; giving rides or just visiting with one or another retired neighbor. We were simply neighbors; nothing special. She bothered to care enough to say hello, ask how it was going, ask about my dog, and spend a little time visiting. I am deeply saddened after just learning of her accident and passing. I liked Inez. I will miss her. My deepest sympathy goes to her family with a simple message: I will remember her with kindness and admiration for the good she did and the care she offered.
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