Bill Macfarlane was born on August 22nd, 1929 in Gresham, Oregon. He was the second of three children born to William Courtland Macfarlane and Ida Mae Patterson Macfarlane. His family had emigrated from Ayr in Scotland to New Zealand and later part of the family came to the United States. He was always proud of his Scottish heritage and all important family gatherings featured kilts and bagpipes. He lived by his Clan motto, “This I’ll Defend”. Bill died on June 27th, 2009. Burial mass was held, with final internment at Willamette National Cemetery.

Bill served in the 16th Signal BN Corps from 1951 to 1953. He married Sydney Aleson on October 18th, 1958 and with their five children another branch of the Macfarlane Clan was started. He is survived by his wife, Sydney, his daughters, Karen Eckhard, Aleson Macfarlane (Lisa Miosi), and Marci Macfarlane (Chris Radcliffe), his sons, Bill Macfarlane (Stephanie Macfarlane), Michael Macfarlane (Sandra Macfarlane), and his granddaughter Tessa Eckhardt, all of Portland. He is also survived by his brother and sister in law, Jim and Arlene Macfarlane, of Vancouver. He had several nieces and nephews.

During his career, Bill worked for American Can, Griffith Rubber Mills, and Empire Rubber & Supply. He was active in G.E.A.P.S. He was always supportive of his family’s church and school activities. He served as both treasurer and president of St Philip Neri Parents Association and as both secretary and president of St Philip Neri Holy Name Society. He attended all of his children’s ball games and was frequently the only father present at the girl’s games. He participated in fund raising and other activities at his children’s schools, including St Stephens, All Saints, St Mary’s Academy and Jesuit High School.

One of his proudest achievements was his work with the Portland Highland Games. He was president of the PHGA in 1983, 1984 and 1987. He was Chieftain of the Day in 2001 and was honored at the 2009 Games in July.

Some of his long term goals were met following his retirement in 1994. Hammer in hand, he built his own retirement home. He and Sydney traveled the country pursuing the dream of playing golf in every State. He and Sydney also visited Scotland. Recent winters were spent in Winterhaven, California. He was admired and appreciated by his family and will be missed by many.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Cone                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   July 8, 1943  -  June 25, 2009

 Robert “Bob” Joseph Cone, 65, died on June 25, 2009 was a resident of West Linn for 30 years. Bob was born on July 8, 1943, in Santa Ana, California. As a child, his family moved to Vernonia, Oregon  where he graduated from Vernonia High School. Bob attended Oregon State University and studied Civil Engineering and belonged to Chi Phi Fraternity. He met Margaret A. Mott in Astoria and the couple married on August 14, 1965. They had two daughters Mary and Jill.

 Bob began his career in the Kitchen Cabinet Industry in 1964. He worked for Noble Craft, which later became Diamond Industries in Hillsboro, Oregon before moving his family to Oahu, Hawaii in 1973.  Bob started his own business, Total Building Products in Tigard, Oregon in 1979. It soon grew to include warehouses in Kent, Washington and Waipahu, Hawaii. From 1980 to 2004, Bob was on the Executive Committee for the National Kitchen and Bath Association. In 2004, Bob sold his company and he and Margaret retired to West Linn, Oregon and enjoyed wintering in Palm Desert, California.

 Bob and Margaret loved to go on motorcycle trips around the United States, and they were fortunate enough to have ridden in every state in the U.S. with Alaska as their only exception. Bob loved to go hunting, fishing and boating, and he was a member of the Portland Yacht Club from 1985 to 1995. Bob was a great OSU Beavers Fan, often traveling to bowl games to support the football team.

Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret Cone; daughters, Mary Cone of West Linn and Jill Cone of Clackamas; mother Peggy Cone of Vernonia; sister Patty Cone of Vernonia; and his faithful dog Joey.

 A BBQ celebration of Bob’s life will be held at The McLean House on Saturday July 11^th from 12-4pm located at 5350 River St. West Linn. Please send donations in remembrance of Bob Cone to Oregon State University Beaver Athletic Student Fund (BASF, 123 Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon 97331).

  Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.

Laura Jean Kost                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        July 8, 1958 – June 22, 2009

Laura Jean Kost, 50, passed away on June 22, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Laura was born in Oakland, California on July 8, 1958 to Jerry and Pauline (Stewart) Dusek.

Laura is survived by her husband, Glen Livingston;  step children Michael and Kellee Livingston; brother, Steven Dusek; sisters, Carol Robinson and Cindy Holland.

Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin

Dyer, Brandi Michelle (Campoamor), 33, passed away on June 22, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.  Brandi was born in Plainview, Texas to Edwardo and Debra Kay (Burt) Campoamor. She was a customer service representative for PGE.

 Brandi is survived by her parents, Eddie and Teresa Campoamor, and Debra Kay Burt; and son, Joseph Campoamor.

Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin

April 5, 1926 – June 8, 2009           

John Franklin Walker, 83, passed away on June 8, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. John was born in Ailica, Oklahoma on April 5, 1926 to George and Frankie (Tucker) Walker.       

John was a manager for the Safeway store in SW Portland for 33 years.

John is survived by his wife Wilda Walker; son, John Jr., and sister in law Opal Lewis.

Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin

Elizabeth Lynne Smith                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Oct. 16, 1942 – June 8, 2009

 Elizabeth Lynne Smith, 66, died on June 8, 2009 in Portland.  Elizabeth Dunn was born on October 16, 1942 in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Benjamin and Ada Dunn.  She was raised in Juneau, Alaska, where she attended High School.  At the age of 17, Elizabeth moved to Los Angeles with her family, and she married David Smith in 1963.  Elizabeth and David had three children, Bridgette, Kelly and Jason.  Elizabeth loved history, geneology, politics and researching current events on the internet. 

 She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Smith of Beaverton, Bridgette Smith or Norcross, GA, son, Jason Smith of Portland, niece and nephew, Amy Velasquez and Matt Bell, and 2 grandchildren.  There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.  Please send donations in remembrance of Elizabeth to the American Lung Association, at www.lungusa.org. 

Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin

July 23, 1932 – June 5, 2009

 Gladstone resident, “Peggy” Hazel Galvin, 76, died on June 5, 2009.  Peggy was born on July 23, 1932 in Wisconsin, and was raised in North Dakota.  Peggy moved to Deer Park, Washington in her 20’s, and to the Portland area a few years later.  Since the 1970’s, Peggy has resided in Milwaukie and Gladstone.  For the past few years, she has been working at Fabric Depot in Portland.  Some of Peggy’s hobbies include sewing, cooking, and caring for her grandchildren. 

Peggy is survived by her children, Rebecca Conway of Redmond, OR, Marion Bowen of Beaverton, OR, Ralph Bowen and wife Kathy of Vallejo, CA, Becky Geary of Gresham, Jeff Dunbar of the Dalles, Debbie Ames and husband Greg of the Dalles, Vickie Smead and husband Bill of Beaverton, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Services will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations in remembrance of Peggy to Willamette Falls Hospice, 1505 Division Street, Oregon City, OR 97045.  Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.