Nov. 15, 1915 – May 13, 2012
Dena Alice Starr-Bottler-Horan-Myers, 96, died on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, at the home of her daughter, Joyce Keeney, in Cascadia.
She was born Nov. 15, 1915 in Blachly to Frank and Nina Starr. She attended elementary and high school in that area and graduated from Triangle Lake High School. On Dec. 31, 1934, she married Frank Bottler of Portland.
They continued to reside in the Blachly area, where Mr. Bottler was employed in the logging industry. In 1942 they moved to Foster where he continued to work as a logger until his death in a logging accident on Aug. 1, 1957. Daughters Francine and Joyce were a product of this marriage.
On July 3, 1958, Mrs. Bottler married Horace Horan in Foster and acquired stepchildren Leonard, Helen and May. After being involved in work associated in the logging industry, Mr. Horan drove a school bus the last two years before his death on Aug. 26, 1970 from cancer.
On Oct. 9, 1971, Mrs. Horan married Earl Myers, also a product of the Blachly area and also involved in farming and mill work. They resided in Cheshire and together enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and gardening. Mr. Myers also died of cancer.
Due to aging frailties, Mrs. Myers moved to Cascadia to live with her daughter, Joyce, for the remainder of her years. She was a devout member of Franklin Christian Church, where she served as Sunday School superintendent and was active in the women’s group as well as being a nursing home volunteer.
Mrs. Myers worked at various and sundry jobs in local businesses at Sweet Home, ending her working career as a cable-winder at White’s Electronics. She was always known for her pleasant smile, gentle disposition and willingness to help others. And her total dedication in the love of her Lord.
Mrs. Myers is survived by her daughters, Francine (Elmer) Morlok and Joyce Keeney; stepson Leonard Horan; stepdaughters Helen Dornbusch and May (Marvin) Antrim; six grandchildren, six step-granddaughters and a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service in celebration of her life and triumphant passage into eternity was held May 19, at Franklin Christian Church in Junction City. Memorials in her memory may be made to Franklin Christian Church or a charity of choice.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.