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Robert William Kent

• Birth*: Robert William Kent was born on 3 December 1920 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 4 June 1987, at the age of 66.
• Burial*: He was buried on 7 June 1987 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Religion*: He was Faith Lutheran Church.
• Source*: He Mary H. Kent (Wife)-short phone call-503-672-3663.
• Occupation*: He was owned and operated Kent Radio & TV at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Luce Ann White at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-Beg*: Robert William Kent began military service Veteran of World War II in the Army.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Robert William Kent
  KENT, Robert William - 66 of Roseburg, passed away June 4, 1987 in a local hospital. He was born December 3, 1920 here in Roseburg and has lived in the area for most of his life. On December 8, 1942 he married his wife Mary in Omaha, Nebraska and they lived in the area since 1946. For many years Robert owned and operated Kent Radio & TV and was also employed by the City of Roseburg Maintenance Department. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the US Army. Bob is a member of the Roseburg Elks Lodge and the Faith Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Mary of Roseburg; their children Gerald and his wife Cindy Kent of Roseburg; daughter Janet and her husband Jim Fryback of Springfield; a brother Kenneth Kent of Reedsport; sister Gertrude Wingfield of Scio, Oregon. He is also survived by his grandchildren Matthew, Courtney, Emmalee Kent of Roseburg; Jamie and Jennifer Fryback of Springfield. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, June 7, 1987 at 4 PM at the Faith Lutheran Church with Pator Dennis Marttala officiating with Interment at Roseburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Contributions have been requested to be made to either the Oregon Lung Association or the Faith Lutheran Church. These may be left at the service or with the Wilson's Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home who are in charge of arrangements.
  
  News Review on Friday, 5 June 1987 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the (see 5 Jun 1987 obit for text)
  News Review on Sunday, 7 June 1987 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Kenneth Merril Kent

• Birth*: Kenneth Merril Kent was born on 1 March 1923 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Oregon on 4 November 1999, at the age of 76.

• Occupation*: He was retired contractor.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Luce Ann White at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Kenneth Merril Kent survived his brother (Robert William Kent) and was listed in the obituary as Kenneth Kent of Reedsport (Obituary dated on 5 June 1987.)
• Residence*: Kenneth Merril Kent lived in 1992 at Reedsport, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Gertrude Ida Kent

• Birth*: Gertrude Ida Kent was born on 14 June 1924 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married William Wingfield on 4 October 1943 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• Death*: Gertrude Ida Kent died in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, on 25 August 2005, at the age of 81.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Luce Ann White at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Gertrude Ida Kent survived her brother (Robert William Kent) and was listed in the obituary as Gertrude Wingfield of Scio, Oregon (Obituary dated on 5 June 1987.)
• Residence*: Gertrude Ida Kent lived in 1992 at Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon.
• Occupation*: She was works for OR Fish & Wildlife in 1992.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Gertrude I. Wingfield
  June 14, 1924 — Aug. 25, 2005
  
  Gertrude I. Wingfield, 81, of Lebanon died Thursday at her home.
  Gertrude was born in Roseburg, the daughter of Robert and Lucie (White) Kent. She lived in the Roseburg area throughout her childhood, where she attended and completed her schooling.
  She worked in the ship yards during World War II, where she met William Wingfield. They were married in Vancouver, Wash., on Oct. 4, 1943.
  
  Gertrude and William worked at fish hatcheries in several communities throughout Oregon. They worked at the Roaring River Hatchery near Lacomb for several years. After retiring, they built their dream home near the fish hatchery, where they resided for many years. Gertrude moved into Lebanon in the late 1980s.
  
  She was involved with the Cub Scouts, Blue Birds, Bitter Bunch Pinochle Club, Rebekah's Lodge, American Legion and the Elks Lodge. She enjoyed helping neighbors, making Christmas wreaths and helping work at the fish hatchery.
  
  Gertrude was preceded in death by husband William in 1984; son Kenneth in 1996; two brothers, and one great-grandchild.
  
  She is survived by daughter Linda Gaines of Scio; granddaughter Shannon Gaines; grandsons Ryan Gaines, Kent and Colin Wingfield, and great-granddaughter Ashley Nicole Gaines.
  
  A graveside service will be at 11 Tuesday at the Providence Cemetery near Scio. To leave an online condolence for the family, go to www.hustonjostfuneralhome.com.
  
  The family request memorial contributions are sent to the American Cancer Society in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.
  Albany Democrat-Herald
  http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2005/08/27/news/obituaries/obits05.txt on Saturday, 27 August 2005 Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Gertrude I. Wingfield
  
  Gertrude I. Wingfield, 81, of Lebanon, died Aug. 25, 2005, at home.
  
  A graveside service was held Aug. 30 at Providence Cemetery near Scio.
  She was born June 14, 1924, in Roseburg, the daughter of Robert and Lucie (White) Kent.
  She lived in the Roseburg area throughout her childhood and completed school there.
  
  During World War II, she worked in the ship yards.
  
  On Oct. 4, 1943, she married William Wingfield in Vancouver, Wash. They worked at fish hatcheries in several communities throughout Oregon, including Roaring River Hatchery near Lacomb. After retiring they built a home near the hatchery.
  
  She moved into Lebanon in the 1980s.
  She was involved in Cub Scouts, Bluebirds, Bitter Bunch Pinochle Club, Rebekah's Lodge, American Legion and the Elks Lodge.
  
  Survivors are her daughter Linda Gaines of Scio; granddaughter Shannon Gaines; grandsons Ryan Gaines and Kent and Colin Wingfield; and great-granddaughter Ashley Gaines.
  
  Her husband William died in 1984 and son Kenneth in 1996. Two brothers and a great-grandchild also died before she did.
  
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St. Lebanon, OR 97355. An on-line condolence for the family may be left at www.hustonjostfuneralhome.com.
  Lebanon Express on Wednesday, 31 August 2005 Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon.

Parents:

Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund

• Birth*: Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund was born in April 1919 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married John George Hastings on 13 February 1941 at Skamania County, Washington.
• Death*: Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund died in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, in June 1996, at the age of 77.

• Note*: She close friend of her cousin, "Peggy" Knaggs.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 in the household of Herman Sextus Fridlund at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Herman Sextus Fridlund at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Herman Sextus Fridlund at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 13 February 1941,her married name was Hastings.
• Residence*: Viola Signuld Belle Fridlund lived in 1992 at Loomis, Placer County, California.

Parents:

Robert Eugene Harding

• Birth*: Robert Eugene Harding was born on 13 October 1912 at Gaston, Washington County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Olive McKay, daughter of Dee Cook McKay and Ethel Salina Kent, on 26 October 1935 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Robert Eugene Harding died in Washington County, Oregon, on 10 July 1986, at the age of 73.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 18 April 1950 at Multnomah County, Oregon.

William Wingfield

• Birth*: William Wingfield was born on 22 March 1921.
• Marriage*: He married Gertrude Ida Kent, daughter of Robert Austen Kent and Luce Ann White, on 4 October 1943 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• Death*: William Wingfield died in Scio, Linn County, Oregon, on 20 September 1984, at the age of 63.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Tula Gibson & Bert Wingfield.

Howard Glen Sheldon

• Birth*: Howard Glen Sheldon was born on 1 March 1911.
• Marriage*: He married Olive Elizabeth "Betty" Agee, daughter of Frederick Agee and Annie Laura Kent, on 17 April 1937 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Howard Glen Sheldon died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 27 December 1996, at the age of 85.

• Residence*: He lived in 1992 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

William Russell "Bill" Knaggs

• Birth*: William Russell "Bill" Knaggs was born on 22 October 1913.
• Marriage*: He married Avis Athalie "Peggy" Agee, daughter of Frederick Agee and Annie Laura Kent, on 12 January 1941 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: William Russell "Bill" Knaggs died on 21 August 1993, at the age of 79.
• Burial*: He was buried after 21 August 1993 in Civil Bend Cemetery at Winston, Douglas County, Oregon.

Rona K. Agee

• Birth*: Rona K. Agee was born on 28 December 1958 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Baptism: She was baptized at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 27 November 1998, at the age of 39.
• Burial*: She was buried after 27 November 1998 in Civil Bend Cemetery at Winston, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• PHOTO*: She Roseburg High School School Umpqua 1975 Yearbook Picture on Page: 208
  
  
  Ancestry.com. U.S. School Yearbooks [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.
  in 1975 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the AGEE, Rona K., 39, born Dec. 28, 1958, Roseburg, Ore; died Nov. 27, 1998, Roseburg. Surviving: daughter, Kristine Sigvartsen, Israel; son, Ronald Agee, Roseburg; parents, Ron and Leola Agee, Roseburg.
  
  North Pacific Union Gleaner p 26 on Friday, 26 February 1999.
• Note*: She ROSEBURG - Two brothers pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of a woman in 1998.
  
  Jeremiah and Joshua Cox were sentenced Friday to three years probation and several treatment programs.
  
  Rona Agee, 39, of Roseburg, was killed in November 1998. A car driven by Jeremiah Cox, then 21, hit Agee's station-wagon head-on.
  
  Joshua Cox, then 19, allegedly grabbed the wheel of the truck moment's before the accident.
  
  Agee died at the scene. Joshua Cox had blood alcohol levels over the legal limit. Jeremiah Cox's blood alcohol levels were in dispute.
  
  Family members convinced the brothers to plead guilty and take responsibility for the accident, according to the district attorney's office.
  
  ``I'm sad that it took so long for the family to find closure and justice,'' said Rick Wesenberg, deputy Douglas County district attorney. ``But I'm glad the boys finally did the right thing and so is the (Agee) family.''
  
  - Associated Press in the Albany Democrat-Herald
  http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2000/12/18/export12512.txt on 17 December 2000 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon.

Parents:

Larrie Russell Knaggs

• Birth*: Larrie Russell Knaggs was born on 3 March 1942 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died on 10 January 2003, at the age of 60.

• Education*: He was educated at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, Roseburg High School graduate.
• Hobbies*: He Supporter of the Umpqua Valley Roundup. Announcer and judge for
  draft horses, mule shows and rodeos all around OR. Member of the Fellowship of
  Christian Cowboys.
• Residence*: He lived between 1992 and 2003 at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the News Review (online edition) on Tuesday, 14 January 2003 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

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