

The only thing that eventually slowed her down in retirement was her loss of sight and hearing. In fact, she requested that the song Edelweiss be played at her memorial service. Her mother’s father had immigrated from Mollis, Glauras, Switzerland in the early 1900’s and she always was fascinated by its culture and scenic grandeur. She took advantage of her stay in the east to travel and see the historical sights, which further informed her teaching.Īlthough she traveled to Europe during her summers, after retirement she traveled even more extensively in Europe – especially Switzerland. While teaching, Goldie attended numerous continuing education seminars in eastern universities such as Princeton, Harvard, William and Mary, and George Mason University. She retired from South Salem High School in 1996 and substitute taught for an additional three years after retirement. History and Civics became her passion for the next 40 years. Goldie earned her Master of Education in 1954 from the University of Oregon. After high school graduation, Willamette University became her home for the next four years where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950. She attended Kinton Grade School in Scholls, Graduated Beaverton High School in 1946. She was born on the family farm on Jin Scholls, OR. She loved her career and was a loyal Saxon. Goldie was a life-long teacher and taught at South Salem for 40 years. Her family would like to say, that she wanted to be present when South Salem High School opened for the first day of the school year. Goldie Kulbel passed away quietly the morning of September 6, 2022. Interment will follow at City View Cemetery.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 22, at 11:00 am at City View Funeral Home, Salem, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry Warren, sister Sharon Jones, and his daughter Mindy Warren. He is survived by his brother Robert Warren of Sutherlin, OR, sister Patsy Olson Reno, NV, daughter Brenda Wright and her husband Jerry, Grandchildren Megan Berg(Casey), Bryan Due(Angelica), Brooke Whittenburg, and Allison Navarro. He also enjoyed playing Santa for neighbors and friends. He enjoyed car racing, truck pulls and was a long time member of Willamette Motor Club. McMurrin as an equipment operator until retirement in 2007. He then joined C&R builders as a remodeler from 1975 – 1979. He was self-employed as a house framer from 1967 to 1975. Angela Hays in May of 1967 and were married for over 53 years. He joined the US Army and served from 1963 to 1966 as a diesel mechanic. He attended Salem Academy graduating in 1963. In honor of her memory, a graveside service will be held at city View Cemetery in Salem, Oregon on Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 2:30 PM.īarry was born in Brooklyn, New York to Helen and Dewitt Warren. She is survived by her husband, Gregg, daughter Holly Noble (Brian), son Scott Sparks (Anna), and grandson Connor Noble. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglah Meredith, and brother Timothy. She loved her family more than anything and was loved dearly in return. Tratina was known for her bubbly personality, quick wit, and loving nature. Her favorite place to be was at the Oregon Dunes, riding quads and side by sides, and having fun with her family and friends. She had a soft spot for animals, especially her dog Sammie. Tratina enjoyed crafting, shopping, decorating, working in her yard, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all spending time with her grandson. In 2016 she retired from Saif Corporation after 22 years of employment. This last July they celebrated their 50th anniversary. She married her high school sweetheart on July 15th,1972, and they raised two children together. She attended South Salem High School, graduating in 1969. Tratina moved from La Grande to Salem when she was nine years old. She passed away on September 26th, 2022 in Salem, Oregon with her husband by her side. Tratina Sue (Meredith) Sparks was born on July 25th, 1951 to James and Aglah Meredith in La Grande, Oregon.
