All Obituaries

On the evening of March 10, 2020, our beloved mother went peacefully to be with her Lord.   Bernice was one of 16 children born to Charles and Mary Duncan. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, she grew up poor but blessed to have the relationships that come with being in a large family.  She worked many jobs in her young life and with the outbreak of WWII, she worked as Rosie the Riveter, one of many women who worked in factories and shipyards during the war, welding and...

Doyle L. Jennings passed away February 29, 2020 at the home he shared with his wife, LaNeta in Newport, OR. Doyle was born in Kansas City, KS on December 17, 1930 to Flem & Lotus (Breedlove) Jennings. Upon graduating from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City in 1947, he joined the Navy and served as a lifeguard in Trinidad, West Indies. In 1951, he married Cynthia Ammon, moved to Seattle, WA and raised two daughters, Karen (Smith) and Kim (Stewart). In Seattle, Doyle drove the bus for...

Jay Rasmussen was born on April 21st, 1942 in Corish, Utah to James and Nancy. After serving in the Armed Forces, he went on to get his Master's degree. For his career, Jay became an administrator for higher education. He was married to Linda, and together they lived in Toledo, Oregon. At 77 years old, Jay passed away on February 28th, 2020. 

Steven G Sarver, 62, of Waldport, Oregon, died at home on February 23, 2020. Steve was born April 2 1957 in Portland Oregon to Stanley B and Mary Ann Sarver who moved to Yachats, Oregon with Steve shortly after his birth. After graduating from Waldport high school, Steve enlisted in the USAF and served honorably on active duty from 1975 until 1979 and reserve duty from 1979 to 1997. During his time in the military, Steve used his exemplary skills in carpentry, mechanics and survival...

Robert Monroe Abbott Robert passed away in his home at the age of 77. He was born in Durant, OK to Alvin and Frances (Staggs) Abbott. Robert married Diana (Kittel) Abbott in 1964 and had three children; Jody Dollinger (Gary), Any Southwell (David) and Billy Abbott (Keli). Robert served in the Coast Guard, worked for UPS and owned Custom Carpet Cleaning. He enjoyed many hobbies such as hunting, yard work, Harley riding and especially being on the river every year with his dog...

Linnea G. Portlock died on Feb. 20, 2020 in Yachats, Oregon at the age of 95 years. Linnea was born on Aug. 7, 1924 in Rake, Iowa to Goldie E. Johnson and Walter A. Johnson, and later the family relocated to Oregon. She married James N. Portlock in 1962.  James and Linnea shared a passion for the ocean and enjoyed long walks on the beach during their 49-year marriage. Linnea was a talented artist who displayed her work at local galleries throughout Washington and Oregon....

Leland Roger Taraba, age 81, of Newport, Oregon passed away peacefully in his home in Newport, Oregon on February 19, 2020 with his wife, Terrie, at his side. He was born on December 18, 1938 in Princeton, Missouri to George and Anna Taraba of Cainsville, Missouri. He grew up on his parents farm near Cainsville. His father died when Leland was 12. He took over the operation of his mother's farm at age 16 and continued until she died 21 years later. Leland met Terrie at a...

Allen Hartung was born on July 18th, 1951 in Scottbluff, Nebraska to Jacob and Esther. After high school, he served in the Armed Forces before being honorably discharged. He became a welder for the railroad, and moved to live in Otis, Oregon. He was married to Laura who passed on before him. Allen had a family, including his son Kevin. On February 18th, 2020 Allen passed away at the age of 68 years old. 

 It is with great sadness the family of Jonneen Louise Zinn announce her passing on February 13th, 2020.  Jonneen was born in Elgin, Illinois on March 24, 1939 and passed away at the age of 80 while at the home of chosen family Mike and Stacy Peterson. She peacefully crossed over while holding the hand of her grandson, Jeremy.         Jonneen (known by friends as simply Zinn) was loved by many. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Iola. Cherished...

Betty Jacobson Duncan, August 7, 1928 – February 11, 2020 Betty was born on August 7, 1928 in Kootenai, Idaho to Bruce Millard and Mona Basford. She passed away on February 11, 2020 in Toledo, Oregon.Betty married Alan Jacobson on June 24, 1948 and together they raised 4 children; Linda, Jerry, Laurie, and Janice. Not only was Betty a busy and loving mom, she worked in the retail industry and was a member of the Oregon Retail Employees Union. She retired in 1987. Betty’s...