April 28, 1921 – Feb. 13, 2008
Elvera “Elvie” B. Stark, 86, died Feb. 13, 2008 at Marian Estates in Sublimity. She was born April 28, 1921 in Ontario, Calif. to Robert and Bertha (Hildenbrand) Brooks.
She loved to paint and took art classes at Linn-Benton Community College for a few years. She painted beautiful paintings, with animals being her passion to paint. She loved the outdoors, enjoyed camping and fishing. She was very good at crafts and gardening.
She attended Peoples Church of Salem until her health kept her from attending services.
Mrs. Stark is survived by her sons, Bob Warren Jr. of Salem, Mel Warren and wife Jan of Keizer, and Kim Stark and wife Joanne of Hills-boro; step-children, John Stark and wife Judy of Sweet Home, and Suzie Brunk of Aumsville; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Stark; sister, Leila Mae Talbert; and two grandsons, Vince Warren and Mel Warren Jr.
A graveside service was held Feb. 19 at Lewis Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.