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     His Social Security Number was 526-48-9043.² Walter Ernest Swenson was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7101 Verner Avenue, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.³ He married Mary Jo Unknown.⁴ Walter Ernest Swenson was born on April 10, 1938 at Kansas.^1,2 He died on January 5, 2010 at California at age 71.² He Walter E. "Wally" Swenson, 1938 - 2010. Resident of Lincoln Father, grandfather, brother and loving husband of 41 years, Wally is now at peace. A Navy veteran and respiratory therapist, he had a long and rewarding career in Berkeley while an active member of the California Society for Respiratory Care before retiring. His hobbies included announcing at his sons' high school sporting events, where he was honored as "The Voice of the Minutemen," his dog club SCOOP, which he founded, and participating in several card groups and community organizations in Lincoln. Wally is survived by his wife Mary Jo; three sons, Erik, Todd and Greg; three grandsons and two sisters. on January 15, 2010.⁴

     Alice Louise Coover was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 509-12-8395.⁴ She was born on May 3, 1900 at Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas.^3,5,4,2 As of July 4, 1921,her married name was Brown.² She married Clarence Leonard Brown, son of Fred A. Brown and Amanda Jane Poff, on July 4, 1921 at Kansas.^1,2 Alice Louise Coover died on December 21, 1992 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 92.^3,5,4,2 She SWEET HOME, Ore — Alice Louise Brown, 92, of Sweet Home, Ore., died Dec 21, 1992. She was born May 3, 1900, at Erie to Lincoln and Mary (Wiley) Coover. She married Clarence Brown July 4, 1921 in Kansas. They moved to Sweet Home in 1948. He died in October 1963. Mrs Brown was a member of the Sweet Home Evangelical Church and the American Legion Auxiliary to Post 133. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Walsh and Beverly Franklin, both of Lebanon, Ore; four sons, Billy Joe and Karl, both of Sweet Home, Lawrence of Lebanon, and Clarence of Albany, Ore; 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, two sons, Fred and Dwight, and two grandchildren. The service was Saturday at the Sweet Home Evangelical Church with burial in the Gilliland Cemetery at Sweet Home. on December 28, 1992.²

     His Social Security Number was 512-12-0981.² Clarence Warren Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^11,9 He and Maxine Oleta Ray were divorced.⁹ Clarence Warren Brown was born on June 17, 1922 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^2,11,4,9,5 He married Maxine Oleta Ray on August 2, 1952 at Linn Co., Oregon.⁵ Clarence Warren Brown died on May 24, 2004 at Albany, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 81.^2,11,3,9 He Clarence W. Brown, June 17, 1922 - May 24, 2004. Clarence W. Brown, 81, of Albany died Monday at Aidan Healthcare in Albany. He was born in Parsons, Kan., the son of Clarence L. and Alice (Coover) Brown. Clarence moved to Sweet Home in 1947 and worked as an electrician for Willamette Industries. He later moved to Albany and worked as an electrician for Western Kraft until retiring in 1987. Clarence was a past member of the Sweet Home Evangelical Church and enjoyed CB radios, hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by children Clarene "Susie" Hansson of Lebanon, Inez Sutherland of Washington and Bob Brown of Albany; brothers Joe and Carl Brown, both of Sweet Home; sister Barbara Walsh of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Fred and Dwight, and twin brother Lawrence; sister Beverly Franklin and nephews and nieces Nancy Oar, Pam Smith, Dennis Brown, Willie Lee Walsh and Larry Franklin. Private burial will be at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. on May 27, 2004.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 512-14-5166.¹⁰ Lawrence Wayne "Larry" Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,5 He was born on June 17, 1922 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^2,4,10,5 He married Helen Sigler Frank on November 10, 1951 at Hillsboro, Washington Co., Oregon.^3,11,5 Lawrence Wayne "Larry" Brown died on February 24, 2004 at Albany, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 81.^2,12,10,5 He Lawrence W. "Larry" Brown, 81, of Lebanon, died Feb. 24 at Angelic Hands Care Home in Albany. Private burial was at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. Mr. Brown was born June 17, 1922, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Clarence L. and Alice Brown. In 1948, he moved to Sweet Home, where he worked at local lumber mills, was a member of the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department, and attended Sweet Home Assembly of God Church. He married Helen Frank in 1951. Survivors are daughters Karen (Mrs. Dave) Pulis of Sweet Home, Carmen (Mrs. Allan) Mosher of Eureka, Calif., and Debra Curtis of Calif; a twin brother, Clarence W. of Albany; brothers Karl and Billy Joe, both of Sweet Home; sister Barbara Walsh of Lebanon; grandchildren Erica (Mosher) Roney of Chico, Calif., Rachelle Pulis of Corvallis, and Dustin Mosher of Eureka, Calif; and greatgrandchildren Erik, Tyler, and Menolly. His wife, Helen, and his parents, Clarence L. and Alice Brown, died before he did. Brothers Fred and Dwight; sister Beverly Franklin; nieces Nancy Oar and Pam Smith; nephews Dennis Brown, Willie Lee Walsh, and Larry Franklin also died before him. on March 3, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 514-12-6092.² Dwight Leon Brown Sr. was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^3,4 He was born on August 2, 1925 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^2,3,4,5 He married Donna June Tredway on April 4, 1946 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,4,12 Dwight Leon Brown Sr. died on July 19, 1989 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 63.^2,3,4,6,13 He SWEET HOME, Ore. — Dwight L. Brown Sr., 64, of Sweet Home, died Wednesday, July 19, 1989, at his residence. He was born Aug 2, 1925, in Parsons, to Clarence L. and Alice Louise (Coover) Brown. He attended schools in the Parsons area and was graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1942. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and had been stationed at Guadalcanal. He returned to Parsons after the war. Mr. Brown worked more than 39 years for Willamette Industries Lumber Co. in Sweet Home as a grizzly operator. He retired in May 1988. He was a member of the Sweet Home Evangelical Church, the Sweet Home Masonic Lodge, and served on the Santiam Fish and Game Commission. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was active in Boys Scouts and little league baseball. He was married to Donna Treadway April 4, 1946. They moved to Sweet Home in 1948. She survives of the home. Other survivors include: three sons, Dwight L. Jr., Dennis W. and Steven L., all of Sweet Home; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his mother, Alice Brown of Sweet Home; two sisters, Barbara Walsh and Beverly Franklin, both of Lebanon, Ore; and four brothers, Larry of Lebanon, Ore., Clarence of Albany, Ore., and Karl and Billy Joe, both of Sweet Home. A brother, Fred, preceded him in death in 1974. Burial will be in Sweet Home Gilliliand Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Sweet Home Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Nos. 34 and 37 and Timber City Post No. 133 of the American Legion in Sweet Home. on July 21, 1989.⁴

     Billy Joe Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,4 He was born on April 7, 1927 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^2,6 He married Evelyn Fay Hipp on September 12, 1952 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^3,4,7 Billy Joe Brown died on July 19, 2013 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 86.^2,4 He Billy Joe Brown, April 7, 1927 - July 19, 2013. Billy Joe Brown, 86, of Sweet Home, went to Heaven surrounded by his loved ones on July 19. Billy Joe was born in Parsons, Kan., to Clarence and Alice (Coover) Brown. He had resided in Sweet Home since 1949 where he met and married the love of his life, Evelyn, in 1952. Billy Joe served as a private first class in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division. He obtained his pilot's license with his GI Bill. He was a welder and machinist with Willamette Industries until he retired. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. Billy Joe was a life member of Sweet Home Evangelical Church, Sweet Home Masonic Lodge and Billy Joe Brown American Legion Post 133. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters Priscilla Barstad, Joleen Hannen and Shari Peterson; sister Barbara Walsh; brother Karl; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Oar; brothers Larry, Fred, Clarence and Dwight; sister Beverly Franklin; and parents Clarence and Alice. Final burial will follow at Gilliland Cemetery. on July 24, 2013.^2,4

     Fred Abraham "Freddy" Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^9,3 His Social Security Number was 514-18-7087.¹⁰ He was born on December 19, 1928 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^2,9,3,10 He married Donna Mashburn on June 9, 1962 at Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.⁹ Fred Abraham "Freddy" Brown died on August 5, 1973 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 44.^9,3,11 He LEBANON - Funeral for Fred A. Brown, 44, 471 Park St., who died late Sunday evening as result of an auto accident near Harrisburg, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Evangelical Church of North America in Sweet Home with Rev. Rodney Vermillion officiating. Burial follows in Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. He was born Dec. 19, 1928 in Parsons, Kan., where he was reared and graduated from high school. He was employed by Poynter Ford Motor Co. in Parsons as parts and sales manager for more than 15 years. He married Donna Mashburn June 9, 1962 in Miami, Okla. The couple lived in Parsons until 1967 when they moved to Independence, Kan. where he was a partner in the Quality Chrysler Agency. He sold his interest in 1970 and moved to Kansas City, Kan., where he worked for Quality Dodge Co. as body shop manager until 1971 when he moved to Lebanon. He had been employed by Oregon White Truck Sales of Albany as parts man until his death. He was a member of the Masons, Elks and American Legion, all of Parsons. In addition to his widow, survivors include three daughters, Donie Ann, Terrie Linn and Margaret Louise, and a son, Donald F., all at home; his mother, Mrs. Alice L. Brown of Sweet Home; five brothers, Clarence of Albany, Dwight, Karl, Billie Joe and Larry, all of Sweet Home; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Walsh of Lebanon and Mrs. Beverly Franklin of Kansas City. on August 8, 1973.⁹

     Evelyn Fay Hipp was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.³ She was born on November 28, 1932 at Wessington, South Dakota.^3,2 As of September 12, 1952,her married name was Brown.¹ She married Billy Joe Brown, son of Clarence Leonard Brown and Alice Louise Coover, on September 12, 1952 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^1,3,2 Evelyn Fay Hipp died on April 25, 2015 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 82.^3,2 She Evelyn Fay Brown, Nov. 28, 1932 — April 25, 2015. Evelyn Fay Brown, 82, of Sweet Home peacefully made her entrance into heaven on April 25 due to complications from Alzheimer’s, while she was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Wessington, South Dakota, to Eugene and Anna (Grauer) Hipp. Evelyn lived in Sweet Home throughout her childhood and adult life. She graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1951. Evelyn met the love of her life there, Billy Joe Brown, who she later married on Sept. 12, 1952. They were married 60 years. Billy Joe passed away in 2013. Evelyn was a devoted housewife, doting mother of four girls and a remarkable musician. She began her music ministry at an early age as a senior in high school, playing the piano and organ for the Evangelical Church. She joyfully taught piano lessons to many students over the years. Evelyn also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, spending time in her garden and taking care of cattle on their farm. She was a life member of Sweet Home Evangelical Church, Holley Grange, the American Legion and a quilters group. She is survived by her daughters, Priscilla and Roger Barstad, Joleen and Larry Hannen, and Shari and Mike Peterson. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Brown; daughter Nancy Oar; brothers Eugene, Erick, Elmer and Melvin; sisters Selma and Ilene; and her mother and father, Eugene and Anna Hipp. Burial will follow at Gilliland Cemetery. on May 6, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 544-74-3564.⁵ Nancy Marie Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^6,7 She was born on January 20, 1957 at Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon.^6,8,5,2,7 As of August 31, 1974,her married name was Oar.⁷ She married Robert Gene Oar on August 31, 1974 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.^8,3,7 Nancy Marie Brown died on March 5, 1980 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 23.^6,8,7 She Services for Nancy M. Oar, 23, 6016 Paddock Lane, who accidentally drowned at her home Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evangelical Church of North America. Pastor Rodney Vermillion will officiate and burial follows at Gilliland Cemetery. Mrs. Oar was born Jan. 20, 1957, in Lebanon. She attended schools in Sweet Home, where she was active in band and track. She married Robert G. Oar in Sweet Home on Aug. 31, 1974. He survives. She worked as secretary and chiropractic assistant for Dr. Jack Pedersen. on March 6, 1980.⁷

     Barbara Louise Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.⁶ She was born on March 28, 1935 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.⁷ As of July, 1964,her married name was Walsh.⁸ She married William Lee Walsh in July, 1964.^1,8 Barbara Louise Brown died on May 9, 2015 at Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 80.⁷

     William Lee Walsh was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on January 6, 1936 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.² He married Barbara Louise Brown, daughter of Clarence Leonard Brown and Alice Louise Coover, in July, 1964.^3,2 William Lee Walsh died on June 24, 2012 at Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 76.² He William L. "Willie" Walsh, 76, of Lebanon, died of Alzheimer's related complications on June 24, 2012, at Regency Albany. A private family service will be held at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home. He wa born in Lenoir, N.C., on Jan. 6, 1936. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at various locations throughout the South Pacific during his service. After his honorable discharge in Mt. Home, Idaho, he came to Sweet Home, and later to Lebanon, where he settled in to work and raise a family. He married his wife Barbara in July 1964, and raised three children, William Jr., Edith and Michael. He became owner and operator of Hosking Supply Co. in Lebanon and later, Western Metal Fab. He volunteered to spearhead a capital campaign aimed at building a new Boys & Girls Club. The culmination of his dedication to the Lebanon community came in 1986, when he was honored as "Man of the Year." He is survived by his wife Barbara of Lebanon; daughter and son-in-law Edith Walsh-Shanks and Kevin Shanks; his son and daughter-in-law Michael Walsh and Paula Walstu; his grandson Christopher LaBelle and his wife Jillian; great-grandchildren Taylor LaBelle and Joshua LaBelle; sisters Christine Shawl, Martha "Goge" Lemons and Diane Moss. His son William Jr. died in 1977. on July 11, 2012.²

     Karl H. Brown was born on April 3, 1930 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,7 He married Rosemary Sijota on October 23, 1954 at Skamania Co., Washington.³

     Her Social Security Number was 511-26-4303.⁴ Beverly Jean Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.⁸ She was born on June 29, 1931 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.⁴ As of March 5, 1949,her married name was Franklin.³ She married Bill Joe Franklin on March 5, 1949 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,8 Beverly Jean Brown died on April 4, 2000 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 68.^9,4

     Bill Joe Franklin was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 510-20-0807.⁵ He was born on April 2, 1925 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^1,3,5,6,4 He married Beverly Jean Brown, daughter of Clarence Leonard Brown and Alice Louise Coover, on March 5, 1949 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^1,2 Bill Joe Franklin died on April 27, 1995 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 70.^1,6,5 He Bill J. "Jody" Franklin, 70, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, April 27 at the Villa Cascade Care Center. He was born April 2, 1925 in Parsons, Kan. to Tom and Pearl (Ott) Franklin. He lived in Kansas until moving to Lebanon in 1979 from Kansas City, Kan. He worked as a railroad switchman for nearly 30 years. He last worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until an accident forced his retirement in 1972. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Beverly J. Brown on March 5, 1949 in Parsons, Kan. She survives him. Other survivors include three sons: David Franklin of Lebanon, Larry Franklin of Albany and Barry Franklin of Kansas City, Kan; one daughter, Pamela T. Smith of Albany; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. on May 3, 1995.¹

     Donna June Tredway was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.³ She was born on March 2, 1929.^3,4 As of April 4, 1946,her married name was Brown.³ She married Dwight Leon Brown Sr., son of Clarence Leonard Brown and Alice Louise Coover, on April 4, 1946 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,1,2 Donna June Tredway died on August 5, 2006 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 77.^3,4 She Donna June Brown, March 2, 1929 — Aug. 5, 2006. Donna Brown, 77, of Sweet Home died Saturday. She was born to Paul and Wilma (Williams) Tredway in 1929. She enjoyed being with her family and church family; going to the beach with her friend, Dixie; reading; and taking care of her home. Donna is survived by sons Steve Brown, and Dwight "Butch" Brown and his wife, Karen, all of Sweet Home; daughter-in-law Judy Hindmarsh; grandchildren Tami Logan, Wendy Younger, Calvin Brown, Malcolm Brown, Alex Brown and Cory Brown; six great-grandchildren; brother Don Tredway of Michigan; and sisters Paralee Welke and Pauline Williams, both of Florida. She was preceded in death by husband, Dwight Brown Sr., son Dennis Brown and brother Paul Tredway Jr. on August 8, 2006.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 542-56-2558.⁴ Dennis Wayne Brown was buried at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,5 He was born on August 10, 1953 at Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,3,4,5 He married Judie A. Gukeisen on November 19, 1977 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,5 Dennis Wayne Brown died on November 21, 1994 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 41.^2,3,4,5 He Dennis Wayne Brown, Aug. 10, 1953 - Nov. 21, 1994. SWEET HOME - Dennis Wayne Brown, 41, died Monday in a logging accident. He was born in Lebanon and attended schools in Sweet Home, graduating from Sweet Home High School in 1971. A timber faller, he had worked for Willamette Industries and then for McCollum Logging Co. for three years. He worked with the Boy Scouts and was an avid Trail Blazers fan. He also enjoyed the outdoors. He was raised in the Evangelical Church, became an elder in the Cornerstone Fellowship, was a member of the church council and taught Sunday school. On Nov. 19, 1977, he married Judie Gukeisen in Sweet Home. Survivors include his wife; sons, Calvin, Malcolm and Alex, all of Sweet Home; mother, Donna Brown of Sweet Home; and brothers, Butch and Steve, both of Sweet Home. Interment will follow in Gilliland Cemetery. on November 23, 1994.⁵

     Steven Loren "Steve" Brown was born on November 28, 1956 at Oregon.² He died on September 10, 2012 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 55.² He Steven Loren Brown, Nov. 28, 1956 - Sep 10, 2012. Steven Loren Brown, 55, of Sweet Home died of cancer Monday at home. He was born to Dwight and Donna (Treadway) Brown. Steve served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne as a military policeman. He worked in the woods and eventually at the Halsey Paper Mill for the past 10 years. He loved to hunt and camp. He had many, many friends. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by Suzie Caine, his "Sweetheart" and best friend; her two sons Christopher and David; son Corey Brown; three grandchildren; and brother Butch Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Brown; mother Donna Brown; and brother Dennis Brown. on September 15, 2012.²