Leslie ‘Les' Horton

Oct. 3, 1920 – June 21, 2018

Clarys Joan (Tureman) Anderson, 97, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed from this life on June 21 in Clinton, Oklahoma. Clarys was born on October 3, 1920, to David “Pop” L. and Rosie Mae (Parrot) Tureman in Prairie City, Oregon. She grew up and attended school in Prairie City.

Clarys was a licensed vocational nurse in California. She married Roy Anderson in Yreka, California, and they made their home in Yreka, California. She later moved to Clinton, Oklahoma. Clarys was a member of the Yreka Church of the Nazarene and served as an adult Sunday school teacher for many years. Clarys was an artist and received many awards for her artwork over her lifetime. She also enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, metal detecting and RV camping.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Anderson; parents David “Pop” and Rosie Tureman; daughter Christina R. Pryse; and sister Jessy E. Tureman.

Clarys is survived by her son Roger Lange and wife, Brenda, of Yreka, California, and their daughter Corina Lange; daughter Joan L. Harrel and husband, Bob, of Leedey, Oklahoma, and their children Susan Terrell and husband, Rick, of Rogers, Arizona, Butch Harrel and wife, LeaAnn, of Elk City, Oklahoma, Tony Harrel and wife, Nancy, of Coleridge, Nebraska, Shannon Craig and husband, Arty, of Leedey, Oklahoma, and Sina Johnson and husband, Ron, of Martinez, California; numerous great-grandchildren; two nieces; and a host of friends.

Services will be held at a later time in Oregon.

April 5, 1940 – June 21, 2018

Leslie “Les” Horton, 78, died on June 21 at his home in John Day, Oregon, with his family at his side. Per his request, he will not have a service.

Les was born on April 5, 1940, in McMinnville, Oregon, to Henry and Evelyn Horton. He was raised and educated in McMinnville, graduating from high school in 1958. Les met his wife, MaryLu Sherman, on a blind date. They married on Aug. 27, 1966, in Portland, Oregon. Les worked for Canteen Company of Oregon and May Trucking. He served with the Oregon National Guard.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing in the summer, bowling, and he especially loved gardening. His favorite flower was wisteria. Les will be remembered for being a supportive loving husband, father, brother and uncle.

Les is survived by his wife of 51 years, MaryLu; daughter Kristi Horton of Milwaukee, Oregon; son Mark Horton of Portland, Oregon; brother Terry Horton; and sisters Betty Aimee and Dorothy Parsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Ellen Cole.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Les, the family suggests Blue Mountain Hospice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Billie Lucille Morris, 94, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her residence in Prineville on June 18. Services will be held at a later date in Mt. Vernon. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com.

May 3, 1949 – May 17, 2018

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2, at Burns Cemetery, 430 W. Monroe St., in Burns, Oregon. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the American Legion Hall in Burns, Oregon. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Val, the family suggests the American Legion through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.