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     Dennis Eugene Koho Keizer - Dennis Eugene Koho, 67 of Keizer, was born in Portland Nov 5, 1951, son of Donald Eugene and E. Delight Harmon Koho. He was raised and educated in Bend, graduating with the class of 1969 of Bend Senior High School where he wrestled and played baseball, he then went to Southern Oregon College walking with the class of 1973. He was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout and was Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He remained active in Scouting throughout his life. Running was a big part of his life, he ran many marathons including a Boston Marathon and the first Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego which he ran with his Brother Scott, several Portland Marathons, Hood to Coast and many others. Dennis was a sponsor to many in AA or struggling with addiction and was a mentor to many people. His love of Baseball started with his older Brother Bill at an early age in Bend. He was instrumental in moving the Bellingham team to Keizer (Volcanoes) in 1996. He was President of the West Coast Baseball (instructional) League. He married Lori Thompson in Lake Tahoe, CA Sept 14, 1997. He was the Legislative Assistant to the Senate Majority Leader in the early 1980's. In 1993 he was elected to Keizer City Council then elected as Mayor of Keizer serving from 1995-1999. Fulfilling a lifelong dream he entered law school at the age of 49. After attending law school at Willamette University and passing the bar he opened a law office. He wanted to continue to serve, so he ran for City Council again, being elected in 2013-2016. During his time in Keizer he was involved in tireless service to many organizations including: Salem Keizer Transit Board, League of Oregon Cities, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Keizer Heritage Foundation, Keizer Rotary, Past President of Keizer Chamber of Commerce, Past President of Oregon Primate Rescue, Salem Electric board and many others. He was City Attorney for Aurora, OR. It could be said, Dennis Koho was an eternal optimist with a heart as big as the world… he couldn't say no to a noble cause and was always willing to forgive. He had the ability to separate politics from personal business which allowed him to have great friends on both sides of the political aisle. He is survived by Wife, Lori Koho, Keizer; two children, Dax (Betsy) Koho and Dara Koho both of Puyallup WA; Brother Scott (Linda) Koho, Phoenix AZ, Sister Karyl (Ron) Allen, Keizer and 5 Grandchildren. He was preceded in Death by his oldest Brother William (Bill) Harmon Koho, Father Donald Eugene Koho and Mother E. Delight Carmichael. Burial to follow at Deschutes Memorial Park, Bend.² He was buried at Deschutes Memorial Gardens, 63875 Highway 97 North, Bend, Deschutes Co., Oregon.³ He was born on November 5, 1951 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.² He married Lori Thompson, daughter of James Douglas Thompson and Edna Gay Quesinberry, on October 14, 1997 at Lake Tahoe, Placer Co., California.^1,2

     Mary Evelyn "Eve" Barkman Mary Evelyn (Eve) LaFon, 69, of Enterprise, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She was born September 3, 1956, in Prince George's county, Maryland to Regina Castle and Clifford Barkman. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 35 years, William (Bill) Howard LaFon, with whom she shared a life of deep love and devotion. She is survived by her three sons, Jeremy May, J.C. May, Jesse LaFon and fiance Kelly Blinkmann; four grandchildren, Austin LaFon, Isabella LaFon, Zachary May, and Avery May; her sister, Nealy Nagy, and husband Joe; nephew Jeffrey J. Neuffer Jr. and his wife Pam ; and niece Brie Neuffer along with her three children. Mary will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her faith, and the kindness she extended to everyone she knew. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Enterprise.¹ She was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Enterprise, Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on September 3, 1956 at Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ As of circa 1981,her married name was LaFon.¹ She married William Howard LaFon, son of Howard Hedrick "Duck" LaFon and Merida Louise Given, circa 1981.¹ Mary Evelyn "Eve" Barkman died on September 2, 2025 at Enterprise, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 68.¹