Category Archives: Members

New Member Rachael Smithey, Lot #25

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Wilbur Sutherlin

Give a big SKP welcome to our new member Rachael Smithey, Lot #25. Rachael is a retired Librarian, working on her Doctorate in Psychology. She and her 2 dogs and cat have been  traveling full time in a class B … Continue reading →

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Please Welcome Ray & Janice Lot 132

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Dick Shanahan

Say “Hello” to Ray and Janice Vaughn who recently took possession of lot 132. “They aren’t new” you say, “I see them all the time.” Ray and Janice have been around the park for several years off and on. They … Continue reading →

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In Memorium, Rita Prout

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Jackie Deal

Courageous, caring, loving: Rita Prout was all of these and more. Though legally blind she completed a music degree and taught music. She co-directed a Community Theater. In Timber Valley she served on many committees, including Welcome Committee and the … 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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DEER ME !! Suzie Rupert to the rescue !

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Dar Hoch

The condition of the cement deer family in Snoopy’s Meadow had fallen (two of them had actually fallen over) into a severe state. Over the years they faded, cracked and parts broke off. In addition they were partially obscured by … Continue reading →

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from the desk of Helaine…

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Helaine Hepworth

Dear Timber Valley Member, What Now?? What else can possibly happen? Everyday brings news of more cases of Corona Virus, more deaths, more closings, more panic, more shortages. The Corona Virus is a serious disease, particularly for those of our … 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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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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Robert (Bob) Lister, Lot 24

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community is saddened by the recent loss of  Robert (Bob) Lister, Lot #24, who died in Roseburg, OR on March 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve and daughters Kristine Godbey, Lot #147 and Dianne Good, Lot … Continue reading →

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Ed Bonham, Lot 127

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community is saddened by the recent loss of  Ed Bonham, Lot #127, who died in Quartzsite, AZ on March 3, 2020. The long-time musician is survived by his wife, Ruby Bonham. Ed and Ruby have been members since 2014. … Continue reading →

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Terrance (Terry) Brimhall, Lot 96

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community is saddened by the recent loss of  Terrance (Terry) Brimhall,, Lot #96, who died in Mexico on October 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Trish) Brimhall. Terry and Trish have been members of Timber Valley … Continue reading →

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Sydney Ward (Sid) Bowen, Lot 193

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Thom Hoch

Our community is saddened by the recent loss of  Sydney Ward (Sid) Bowen, Lot #193, who passed away in the Phoenix, AZ area on February 24, 2020. The former U.S. Marine is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pam) Bowen. Sid … Continue reading →

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Four Bees and a Jay

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Jackie Deal

There’s music in the park! You didn’t know? You haven’t heard them? They’ll be playing again August 16 at 3 p.m. and August 23 for the Anniversary party. The five of them bring years of music experience to our park. … Continue reading →

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Timber Valley Blood Donors — Thank you, great job

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

On Thursday, July 11, Timber Valley SKP RV Park hosted its first member Blood Drive. A team of five from the American Red Cross arrived before 9 a.m. to set up a donor center in the Clubhouse. After signing in … Continue reading →

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Welcome Bill & Cheryl Henry – Lot 80

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Dick Shanahan

Bill and Cheryl Henry,  are our newest members. They’ve spent seven and a half years on the road traveling from coast to coast and border to border. They have served as camp hosts at private, state and federal campgrounds and … Continue reading →

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Walt Schak, Lot 127, member since 1993

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Walt Schak, Lot 127, died June 26, 2019.  He had been residing at the Applegate Care Center here in Sutherlin. A member of Timber Valley since October of 1993, Walt and his wife Beverly called Timber Valley their home for … Continue reading →

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Remembering Frank Johnson, Lot 15

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Frank Johnson passed away the morning of Saturday, June 22, at Mercy hospital in Roseburg after taking a fall the previous Saturday. He and his wife, Cathey, are long-time active leaseholders in Timber Valley, having gotten their lot in 1992. … Continue reading →

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Helen and Gene Schrader Celebrate 65 Years Together

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Thom Hoch

Big Congratulations are in order for Gene and Helen Schrader, lot 70, who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this past Sunday, June 23rd. This energetic and talented couple has been an integral part of Timber Valley for many years.  If … Continue reading →

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Remembering Beverly Van Westen, #182

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

Beverly Van Westen passed on Thursday evening June 13, 2019. She and her husband, David, lot #182, made Timber Valley their homebase in July 2018. A little more than 17 years ago, David and Beverly met at a West Coast … Continue reading →

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Longtime member Dorothy Pontsler, # 185, passed

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

Longtime Timber Valley member Dorothy Conner Pontsler, #185, passed “very unexpectedly” on April 11, 2019, according to her family. She was 87. Dorothy had been living in California with her family since her husband, Billy Dean Pontsler, died on May … Continue reading →

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