November 29, 2001					The Wahkiakum County Eagle
 
Obituaries
 
ORIS J. SMALLEY
Lifelong Rosburg resident Oris James Smalley, 86, died November 20 at the 
Hospice Care center.

He was born July 27, 1915 in Eden Valley to Frank and Mary (Olmsted) Smalley and 
he attended the Eden Valley school.

On November 20, 1943, he married Vivian Saari in Cathlamet.  They returned to 
the Smalley farm where he lived the rest of his life.

Mr. Smalley was a dairy farmer, gillnetted on Deep River, Logged with his 
brothers and retired as a boom boat operator for Brusco Tug on Deep River.  He 
will be remembered for his strong work ethic.  He enjoyed the outdoors, living 
in Eden Valley, cutting firewood, hunting, sturgeon fishing and clamming.  He 
was dedicated to his family and enjoyed many friendships.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years at home; a son Terry Smalley of 
Brownsmead, Ore.; two daughters, Trudy Torza of Elliott City, Md., and Lori Hamp 
of Rosburg; a sister Ruth Hartill of Hillsboro, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and 
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Four brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death.

Private family graveside services were held at Eden Valley Cemetery. 
Arrangements were by Penttila's Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach.
 
 
Kari