‘Bob’ Swanson

Robert Lloyd andquot;Bobandquot; Swanson, 77, of Halfway, died Jan. 10, 2007, at his home.

At his request there will be no formal service. There will be a private scattering of his ashes at his favorite fishing spot.

Robert Lloyd Swanson was born June 26, 1929, at Polson, Mont., to Albert and Ruby Sizemore Swanson. He was raised and educated in Montana. During his youth, starting at the age of 4, Bob and his brother began and enjoyed golfing. He boasted his 2 handicap.

When he joined the U.S. Navy, his golfing career took a second seat. Bob served during the Korean War.

He married his first wife, Mary, when he was 28 at Tacoma, Wash. Just three years later, Mary died of leukemia.

Bob’s second wife was Laura Lee. They lived at Tacoma until they divorced in 1970. They had one son, Greg.

During Bob’s working career, he was employed in carpentry. He had been a member of the Washington/Idaho Carpenters Union, Southern California Carpenters Union, Carpenters Western Washington Union and retired from the profession.

Later in life, Bob met and married his wife, Myrtle, at Las Vegas, Nev. They lived part of the year near Myrtle’s children in Southern California and they thought that Moses Lake would be where they would spend the other half of the year.

But Myrtle had severe lung problems and the topsoil that blew in Moses Lake complicated her breathing. In 1990 Bob and Myrtle moved to Halfway. They had 23 years together until Myrtle’s death in 1998.

Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially loved getting out on his boat.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Mary and Myrtle.

Survivors include his nephew, Ron Keele of Gig Harbor, Wash.

Memorial contributions may be made to the defibrillator fund for Eagle Valley Ambulance through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.

Alfred Fuller

Alfred Leroy Fuller, 68, of Meacham, died Jan. 11, 2007, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande.

A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the office of his daughter, Colleen Harris, at Harris Worksystems, 9800 S.W. Nimbus, Suite 300, in Beaverton. Colleen can be reached at 503/643-3018. A local service will be held at a later date

Mr. Fuller was born June 30, 1938, in Toledo, Ore., the son of Leroy Alfred and Effie Mae Remington Fuller. He was raised in Portland and graduated from Grant High School.

He married Deloris Culver; she preceded him in death. For the past 30 years he was a resident and member of the Meacham community. He worked as a truck parts salesman for Woodpecker Truck in Pendleton until retiring in 1989.

During his working years he became friends with his many loyal customers, and they kept in touch even after he retired. He was a very active member of the National Hot Rod Association and was active with many rod runs. He was known for his great sense of humor and had more friends than you can imagine. He loved his Meacham family and enjoyed special times with them throughout the years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Pendleton.

Mr. Fuller is survived by his mother, Effie Fuller of Lake Oswego; his daughter, Colleen Harris of Tigard; his daughter-in-law, Lori Fuller of Milwaukee, Wis.; his brother, Richard Fuller of Oregon City; sisters, Sharon Kukoricza of Lake Oswego, Donna Burnside of Sherwood, Vicki Skinner of Lake Oswego and Patti Matchett of Lake Oswego; three grandchildren and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; his son, Bryan Fuller; and two granddaughters.

Contributions in Mr. Fuller’s memory may be made to the Oregon Lung Association in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande, OR 97850.