Salem - Beth Arlene Landt, née Chadwick, of Salem, Oregon, was born at home near Owatonna, Minnesota on July 6, 1927, and passed away in Salem on August 14th.
Beth was the last of six children born to Jennie Richardson Chadwick and Merwin Chadwick and grew up during the Great Depression. Beth's stories of her childhood included descriptions of the love and support from her siblings and her adventures with the dog she rescued and named Tarzan, who pulled her to first grade in a little cart and sled. Although her family had very little money, she was proud of how hard her parents worked and how they always had plenty to eat because they grew the food on their farm.
Beth married Fred R. Landt in 1948. They packed all their possessions into a Crosley convertible sedan and headed west, looking for their promised land. They discovered Salem on a mild and sunny January day in 1949. They made their way by fixing up and then selling their modest homes, farming and Fred's job. They eventually bought the North Howell Store which Beth ran for 13 years. A grandson recently said "Grammy and Grandpa Fred really embodied the pioneering spirit of Oregon. They moved here with so little, worked hard, and built a great life while enjoying this beautiful place."
Beth worked very hard and possessed a single-minded focus on what she believed was right. She consistently demonstrated for her daughters that no glass ceiling needed to exist between them and their dreams.
In retirement, Beth served on the Board of Directors for Sunnyview Childcare. The organization reflected her priority of loving care for children above all other considerations. For many years, with Fred, Beth sequestered their front porch for the collection of sleeping bags, socks and more that they distributed along with Beth's homemade cinnamon rolls to the homeless under the Marion Street Bridge.
Beth was by nature a neighbor in the most inclusive sense of the word. She supported friends and strangers alike with prayer and deeds. She was a respectful listener and many people left her presence encouraged. Beth was loved by people of all ages. She had many friends and "adopted" members of a larger family that she created. She loved very much her honorary daughter, Debbie Lacy Buckmaster. Beth was especially close to her niece, Janee Hanson, and nephew, James Miller.
Beth is survived by her son, Rick Landt (Lynne Scionti) and daughters Gayle Landt (Martin Jones) and Carol Landt (Mark Hubert); five grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Beth is preceded in death by all her siblings; and by her husband, Fred, who passed away in April 2012 after 63 years of marriage.
A memorial service will be held for Beth on Saturday September 16th at 10 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 1998 Lansing Avenue N.E., Salem.
Gifts in her memory may be made to Heifer International or the Salvation Army.
Published in StatesmanJournal from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12, 2017
Beth was the last of six children born to Jennie Richardson Chadwick and Merwin Chadwick and grew up during the Great Depression. Beth's stories of her childhood included descriptions of the love and support from her siblings and her adventures with the dog she rescued and named Tarzan, who pulled her to first grade in a little cart and sled. Although her family had very little money, she was proud of how hard her parents worked and how they always had plenty to eat because they grew the food on their farm.
Beth married Fred R. Landt in 1948. They packed all their possessions into a Crosley convertible sedan and headed west, looking for their promised land. They discovered Salem on a mild and sunny January day in 1949. They made their way by fixing up and then selling their modest homes, farming and Fred's job. They eventually bought the North Howell Store which Beth ran for 13 years. A grandson recently said "Grammy and Grandpa Fred really embodied the pioneering spirit of Oregon. They moved here with so little, worked hard, and built a great life while enjoying this beautiful place."
Beth worked very hard and possessed a single-minded focus on what she believed was right. She consistently demonstrated for her daughters that no glass ceiling needed to exist between them and their dreams.
In retirement, Beth served on the Board of Directors for Sunnyview Childcare. The organization reflected her priority of loving care for children above all other considerations. For many years, with Fred, Beth sequestered their front porch for the collection of sleeping bags, socks and more that they distributed along with Beth's homemade cinnamon rolls to the homeless under the Marion Street Bridge.
Beth was by nature a neighbor in the most inclusive sense of the word. She supported friends and strangers alike with prayer and deeds. She was a respectful listener and many people left her presence encouraged. Beth was loved by people of all ages. She had many friends and "adopted" members of a larger family that she created. She loved very much her honorary daughter, Debbie Lacy Buckmaster. Beth was especially close to her niece, Janee Hanson, and nephew, James Miller.
Beth is survived by her son, Rick Landt (Lynne Scionti) and daughters Gayle Landt (Martin Jones) and Carol Landt (Mark Hubert); five grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Beth is preceded in death by all her siblings; and by her husband, Fred, who passed away in April 2012 after 63 years of marriage.
A memorial service will be held for Beth on Saturday September 16th at 10 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 1998 Lansing Avenue N.E., Salem.
Gifts in her memory may be made to Heifer International or the Salvation Army.
Published in StatesmanJournal from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12, 2017
Salem - Beth Arlene Landt, née Chadwick, of Salem, Oregon, was born at home near Owatonna, Minnesota on July 6, 1927, and passed away in Salem on August 14th.
Beth was the last of six children born to Jennie Richardson Chadwick and Merwin Chadwick and grew up during the Great Depression. Beth's stories of her childhood included descriptions of the love and support from her siblings and her adventures with the dog she rescued and named Tarzan, who pulled her to first grade in a little cart and sled. Although her family had very little money, she was proud of how hard her parents worked and how they always had plenty to eat because they grew the food on their farm.
Beth married Fred R. Landt in 1948. They packed all their possessions into a Crosley convertible sedan and headed west, looking for their promised land. They discovered Salem on a mild and sunny January day in 1949. They made their way by fixing up and then selling their modest homes, farming and Fred's job. They eventually bought the North Howell Store which Beth ran for 13 years. A grandson recently said "Grammy and Grandpa Fred really embodied the pioneering spirit of Oregon. They moved here with so little, worked hard, and built a great life while enjoying this beautiful place."
Beth worked very hard and possessed a single-minded focus on what she believed was right. She consistently demonstrated for her daughters that no glass ceiling needed to exist between them and their dreams.
In retirement, Beth served on the Board of Directors for Sunnyview Childcare. The organization reflected her priority of loving care for children above all other considerations. For many years, with Fred, Beth sequestered their front porch for the collection of sleeping bags, socks and more that they distributed along with Beth's homemade cinnamon rolls to the homeless under the Marion Street Bridge.
Beth was by nature a neighbor in the most inclusive sense of the word. She supported friends and strangers alike with prayer and deeds. She was a respectful listener and many people left her presence encouraged. Beth was loved by people of all ages. She had many friends and "adopted" members of a larger family that she created. She loved very much her honorary daughter, Debbie Lacy Buckmaster. Beth was especially close to her niece, Janee Hanson, and nephew, James Miller.
Beth is survived by her son, Rick Landt (Lynne Scionti) and daughters Gayle Landt (Martin Jones) and Carol Landt (Mark Hubert); five grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Beth is preceded in death by all her siblings; and by her husband, Fred, who passed away in April 2012 after 63 years of marriage.
A memorial service will be held for Beth on Saturday September 16th at 10 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 1998 Lansing Avenue N.E., Salem.
Gifts in her memory may be made to Heifer International or the Salvation Army.
Published in StatesmanJournal from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12, 2017
Beth was the last of six children born to Jennie Richardson Chadwick and Merwin Chadwick and grew up during the Great Depression. Beth's stories of her childhood included descriptions of the love and support from her siblings and her adventures with the dog she rescued and named Tarzan, who pulled her to first grade in a little cart and sled. Although her family had very little money, she was proud of how hard her parents worked and how they always had plenty to eat because they grew the food on their farm.
Beth married Fred R. Landt in 1948. They packed all their possessions into a Crosley convertible sedan and headed west, looking for their promised land. They discovered Salem on a mild and sunny January day in 1949. They made their way by fixing up and then selling their modest homes, farming and Fred's job. They eventually bought the North Howell Store which Beth ran for 13 years. A grandson recently said "Grammy and Grandpa Fred really embodied the pioneering spirit of Oregon. They moved here with so little, worked hard, and built a great life while enjoying this beautiful place."
Beth worked very hard and possessed a single-minded focus on what she believed was right. She consistently demonstrated for her daughters that no glass ceiling needed to exist between them and their dreams.
In retirement, Beth served on the Board of Directors for Sunnyview Childcare. The organization reflected her priority of loving care for children above all other considerations. For many years, with Fred, Beth sequestered their front porch for the collection of sleeping bags, socks and more that they distributed along with Beth's homemade cinnamon rolls to the homeless under the Marion Street Bridge.
Beth was by nature a neighbor in the most inclusive sense of the word. She supported friends and strangers alike with prayer and deeds. She was a respectful listener and many people left her presence encouraged. Beth was loved by people of all ages. She had many friends and "adopted" members of a larger family that she created. She loved very much her honorary daughter, Debbie Lacy Buckmaster. Beth was especially close to her niece, Janee Hanson, and nephew, James Miller.
Beth is survived by her son, Rick Landt (Lynne Scionti) and daughters Gayle Landt (Martin Jones) and Carol Landt (Mark Hubert); five grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Beth is preceded in death by all her siblings; and by her husband, Fred, who passed away in April 2012 after 63 years of marriage.
A memorial service will be held for Beth on Saturday September 16th at 10 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 1998 Lansing Avenue N.E., Salem.
Gifts in her memory may be made to Heifer International or the Salvation Army.
Published in StatesmanJournal from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12, 2017
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