Author Archives: Thom Hoch

Creature of the Night

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Thom Hoch

You put a game camera out at the edge of the forest and you never really know what you’ll get. These images were captured Friday night and early Saturday morning by Jimmy Smith, lot 197.  They were taken behind his … Continue reading →

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Park’s New Exit Sign is a Big Hit

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Thom Hoch

By now, most of us have seen and admired the new exit sign visible to those leaving the Park. I asked Dennis Hellawell (#66) to explain how this great new addition came about.  He, and the entire Communications Committee, deserve … Continue reading →

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Rita Prout… Long-Time Member

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Thom Hoch

The Timber Valley Community was deeply saddened by the recent death of Rita Prout, a well-known member.  Rita and her husband Fred moved into Timber Valley in 2009. Among the many ways she volunteered, she served on the Jacks and … Continue reading →

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Donna Tanous, Former Leaseholder

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community was deeply saddened by news of the recent death of Donna Tanous, who passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Donna and her husband, Larry became Leaseholders on 2006 and left the Park in 2012. They resided on … Continue reading →

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Bruce Boone, Lot 47

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community was deeply saddened by the recent loss of Bruce Boone, Lot #47 who passed away on May 05, 2020. Bruce has been a resident Leaseholder since 2003. Bruce was residing in Sutherlin with his daughter and son-in-law, Doug … Continue reading →

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Ketty Sorensen, former member of Timber Valley

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community was deeply saddened by news of the recent passing of Ketty Sorensen in California. Along with her husband Poul, they became members of Timber Valley in 2001. She was reportedly very active with social and volunteer activities during … Continue reading →

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Mike Regan #132, member since 1990

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community was deeply saddened by the recent loss of Michael (Mike) Regan, Lot #132 who passed away on April 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Mary. They spent summers here in Timber Valley. Mike and Mary have … Continue reading →

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Sheila (Diane) O’Hara, Lot 8

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Thom Hoch

(The Timber Valley Website crew would like to apologize for the tardiness of  this announcement.) Our community was deeply saddened by the recent loss of Sheila (Diane) O’Hara, Lot #8, who died on December 25, 2019. She is survived by … Continue reading →

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Jacquelin Viljoen McLaughlin, former TV member

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Former member Jacquelin Viljoen McLaughlin, age 90, passed away February 10, 2020. Jackie and her husband Harold helped to build and later lived full time in Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin, OR beginning in 1989. Jackie and Harold moved … Continue reading →

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Claude Garrett, Lot 191

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community is saddened by the recent loss of  Claude Garrett, Lot #191, who died on March 7, 2020 in Roseburg, OR. He is survived by his wife, Daphne. Claude and Daphne have been members of Timber Valley since 2004. … Continue reading →

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