Obituaries

Jane Dianne Miller was born November 16, 1938 to Glen Harold Harman and Savilla Laura Craven in
Lebanon, Oregon. She had a twin brother, Jimmy Dale Harman, a younger sister, Betty Jean, and a
younger brother, Thomas Glen.
Jane began and attended elementary school in Siletz, Oregon and eventually moved to Toledo,...

Ronald Dean Chaffee, born November 10, 1964, was called home on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Portland, Oregon after a courageous battle with cancer. There to meet him were his parents, Jack and Marilyn, along with his brother Jeff (Duffy).

After graduating from Lake City High School in 1982, Ron enlisted in the United...

August 25, 1958 - February 7, 2025
Glen Arthur Herman, 66, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Portland, OR. Born in Faulkton, SD, to Ralph and Nina Herman, Glen graduated from Faulkton High School and earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Kansas in 1989.
Glen spent over 30 years at HNTB in Kansas...

Christine Marie Matson (Mestrich), age 75, died December 30, 2024 at home in Astoria, Oregon from a battle with cancer. Chris was born on May 22nd, 1949 in Astoria, Oregon to Charles and Pauline Mestrich.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dwight Matson, of 23 years, her only son; Colby Lennon and his wife...

Don Bueermann 95, passed away on February 10, 2025 at home. Born on December 28, 1929, Don spent his early years in NW Portland, later earning his degree from Lewis & Clark University and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford in 1955. He worked as a stockbroker for many years.
Don and his wife Carolann...

In Loving Memory of Lucas Thames
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucas, who left this world on March 10th, 2025, at the age of 40. A devoted father, loving brother, and cherished friend, Lucas touched the lives of so many with his kindness, strength, and unwavering love for his family.
Born...

Cindy Jo Rich, of Astoria, Oregon passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025. Cindy was born on July 25, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia, to Lt. Col. Charles F. and Lenora D. (Ecker) McCurdy. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Oregon in 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, and sisters Karen...

In Loving Memory of Yvonne Margaret Brown. Yvonne Margaret Brown of Seaview, Washington, passed away peacefully in her home on March 22, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, to Leroy "Ed" Parsons (Cable TV Inventor, Astoria, Oregon) and Elizabeth "Betty" Rova.
Yvonne grew up in Astoria and...

Michael Stephen Johnson was born November 19, 1955 to Finnish Lutherans Jacob Johnson, who was a drafting engineer and Marcella, who was an elementary school teacher out in Lewis and Clark. He was the third of four children. The family moved to Seaside in 1967 where Mike has lived ever since. Mike studied at Clatsop...

Betty Brim was born in 1933 in Bismark, North Dakota to Benjamin and Emily Ivarie. The family moved to Oregon when she was two. She was the second born of four girls, all of whom preceded her in death. Betty married Cecil Brim, Jr. in 1949. They were married 69 years. Betty and Cecil had 4 children. Sherry Van Osdol...

Betty Brim was born in 1933 in Bismark, North Dakota to Benjamin and Emily Ivarie. The family moved to Oregon when she was two. She was the second born of four girls, all of whom preceded her in death. Betty married Cecil Brim, Jr. in 1949. They were married 69 years. Betty and Cecil had 4 children. Sherry Van Osdol...

Remembering Michael Matthews (April 7, 1999 - January 17, 2025) The world lost a truly special soul on January 17, 2025, but the love, laughter, and memories Michael left behind will never fade. A son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, cat dad, and friend, Michael's presence was a gift to everyone who knew him....