Obituaries: Adams, Glidewell, Steinkamp
Joseph Clarence “CJ” Adams
Dec. 12, 1928 — July 2, 2017
Joseph “Clarence” Adams was born in Charleston, Arkansas, on Dec. 12, 1928, to Nick and Annie Adams. When he was less than one year old, the family moved to Canute, Oklahoma, where he learned to work hard at an early age, helping his dad and brothers repair windmills, butcher hogs, farm and carpentry work.
After graduating from Holy Family School, Clarence farmed before joining the Air Force in 1951. He met and married Gloria Tunnell in 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas. They lived in Oregon for several years before going back to Arkansas, where he bought a farm. Returning to Oregon again in 1966, CJ went to work for his brother, Mike, until he retired in 1994. Although he never had any children of his own, Clarence enjoyed his 55 nieces and nephews. He and Gloria were also foster parents and sponsored AFS students.
CJ was active in the Stayton Kiwanis and a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish.
CJ was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Gloria; parents Nick and Annie; and siblings Paul (Mildred), Maurice, Albert, William (Geraldine), Marie (Pete Duerr), Michael, Eugene, Raymond and Rita (Donald Garrett). He is survived by his brother Leo (Juanita); sister Teresa (Orville Word); sisters-in-law Julia, Adella, and Betty Adams, LaVeta Neefe and Helen Blankenship; numerous nieces, nephews and their children; and dear friend and companion Rosemary Heuberger and her family.
Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
Lee D. Glidewell
Jan. 5, 1928 — June 27, 2017
Lee, 89, died June 27 in Aumsville. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and moved to Aumsville in 1944.
Lee graduated from Aumsville High School and served in the U.S. Navy before receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. He worked as a farmer all of his life. Lee enjoyed farming and hunting. He was a member of Foothills Church in Stayton.
Lee was preceded in death by Arta Glidewell, the mother of his four children. He later married Geraldine Hilton on Sept. 15, 2006, in Stayton. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2011.
Lee is survived by his companion, Judy Glidewell-Palfy of Salem; sons Jeff (Valerie) Glidewell of Bonney Lake, Washington, and Kevin Glidewell of Salem; daughters Tracey (Daniel) Richards of Middleton, Idaho, and Nicole (Ronald) Haines of Sweet Home; brother Ralph Glidewell of Turner; sisters Wilma Shelton and Carlene Nollen, both of Stayton; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Foothills Church in Stayton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church in his name.
Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
Sandra Lynn Steinkamp
Sept. 15, 1975 — July 2, 2017
Born to William and Doneva (Fery) Steinkamp in Santa Clara, California, Sandra grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from University of Santa Barbara.
She traveled around the United States, including Hawaii, but returned to live on the farm where her father grew up. Sandra was a very creative soul, often making art out of everyday items. She loved music and enjoyed being with nature. Although she loved talking with people, she found solace in her very private life.
Sandra was driving on her way home when she unexpectedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed in a field of grass just a few minutes from home.
Sandra was preceded in death by her father, William, and her brother, Andrew Steinkamp. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey; mother Doneva; and siblings Peter, Patricia, Joyce, Karen, Carol, Edward, Alan and Anna.
A private family funeral service was held July 10 at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Sublimity.
Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.