Elinor Brookhart
Dec. 19, 1919 – June 25, 2008
There will be no services held for Elinor Brookhart, 88, of Reedsport.
Elinor was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Raymond, Wash., to Daniel and Flora J. (Bagley) Harris. She died June 25, 2008, in Florence.
She was raised in Raymond and Tacoma. She was married to and widowed by Gordon Johnston, Dutch Brookhart and Charles Coyne. She was a homemaker and lived in Tacoma, Port Orford and Reedsport. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Elinor is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Van and Gladys Johnston of Reedsport; her daughter, Noreen Kirk of Portland; her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Linda Brookhart of Longview, Wash.; and her grandchildren, Melanie Clarno of Reedsport, Matt Kirk of Portland, Jeff Brookhart of Longview and Brent Brookhart of Longview.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, her granddaughter, Monica Johnston; and her grandson, Mark Kirk.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, 271-2822.
Marjorie Mae Allen
Dec. 15, 1928 – June 21, 2008
Marjorie Mae Allen, 79, of Homer, Alaska, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died June 21, 2008, in Reedsport.
A memorial will be held at her favorite place, Kenai Lake in Alaska.
She was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Seattle, Wash. Always one with a gypsy spirit, Marjorie moved to Juneau, Alaska, in 1952, and opened her own dance studio. From Juneau she moved to Anchorage, Alaska, and worked as a photographer in numerous bush communities specializing in photographs of local Alaska native children. Marjorie then moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, and worked as an executive assistant with a major insurance agency. She then married the love of her life, Bobby, and they moved to Homer, Alaska. The lived a full and loving life together.
With family and friends, she enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and quilting. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Pioneers of Alaska.
Gramma will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Trish; and granddaughter, Hazel Anika.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, 271-2822.
Henry Carl Flanig
July 14, 1917 – June 23, 2008
A funeral service was held for Henry Carl Flanig, 90, of Winchester Bay, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Dunes Memorial Chapel, 2300 Frontage Road in Reedsport.
Carl was born July 14, 1917, in Butte, Mont., to Michael and Josephine (Blutt) Flan-ig. He died June 23, 2008, in Reedsport.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served until 1945. He then went to work for PG&E and retired from there after 44 years. He married the love of his life, Jessica T. Hayes, in 1968.
He is survived by his son, Donald Paul Flanig of Washington; his stepdaughter, Jean Busse of Winchester Bay; his stepdaughter, Shirley Ann Smith of Isleton, Calif.; his son-in-law, Herb Busse of Winchester Bay; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessica Flanig; his son, James Flanig; and his parents.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, 271-2822.
John F. Davis Sr.
Nov. 2, 1922 – June 28, 2008
There will be a graveside service for John F. Davis Sr., 85, of Reedsport, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Reedsport Masonic Cemetery, 3021 Longwood Drive in Reedsport.
John was born on Nov. 2, 1922, in Colton to John W. and Anna (Greene) Davis. He died June 28, 2008, in Coos Bay.
He was raised in Oregon and California. He married Ruby Steely on Nov. 12, 1942, in Visalia, Calif. They lived in California, Oregon and Nevada. He retired from the school district in Washoe County, Nev. He enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards. He especially enjoyed good times with family and friends. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He served four years in the U.S. Army and seven years in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby S. Davis of Reedsport; his daughters and son-in-laws, Barbara and Jerry Butler of Reedsport, Linda and Roy Harris of Reedsport, Judy and Ron Henderson of Sun Valley, Nev., and Jerlun and Robert Davis of Yamhill; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Shermona Davis of Creswell; his sisters, Esther Cogswell of Cherry Grove and Peggy Trout of Forest Grove; 17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two grandsons and a daughter-in-law, Marlene I. Davis.
Arrangements are the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, 271-2822.
Gregory Allen Gillispie
Sept. 1955 — June 2008
Gregory Allen Gillispie, 52, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Reedsport died June 19, 2008, in Seattle, Wash. He was born September 1955, in Sacramento, Calif.
Gregory and Kathy were the former owners of the Rainbow Inn.
He was close to and loved by six grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; sons, Donald and David; and sisters, Debbie and Sandy (Lucy).
He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Jr.; his brother, Rocky; and his mother and father, Deb and Donna Gillispie.
The family of John Waggoner wishes to thank the Lower Umpqua Hospital staff and doctors for the excellent care that was given to our father. He had several hospital stays in the last few months of his life and when we understood he wouldn’t be home again, we all were able to stay with him around the clock. The staff made our vigil as comfortable as possible while giving him excellent care. The staff treated us all with respect for our situation and with kindness over and above what is expected in today’s world. We wish them all to know how we appreciate the exemplary care giving.
— Gary, Steve and Mike Waggoner
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