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Independence - Donald (Huff) Cobine, 88, of Independence died on July 7, 2016. He was born in Buena Vista, Oregon on June 2, 1928 to Charles & Willa Cobine.
Donald enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a WWII Veteran. He then joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1951.
In 1958, Donald married the love of his life, Dalene M. O'Harra. Together they raised five children on the family farm in Independence: Marian, Melody, Daniel, Cindy, and Wilona.
Donald was an exceptional farmer for over 70 years of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, local history, and travel.
Donald is preceded in death by Melody Cobine Ciotti. Survivors include his wife Dalene Cobine, Children: Daniel Cobine, Cindy Cobine Dale (Rod Killen), Wilona Cobine, Marian Fitts (Robert), 8 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thurs, July 14, 10 am at Farnstrom Mortuary, graveside services at Buena Vista Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Buena Vista Community Church. For full obituary and memories, please visit www.FarnstromMortuary.com.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on July 12, 2016.
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Independence - Donald (Huff) Cobine, 88, of Independence died on July 7, 2016. He was born in Buena Vista, Oregon on June 2, 1928 to Charles & Willa Cobine.
Donald enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a WWII Veteran. He then joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1951.
In 1958, Donald married the love of his life, Dalene M. O'Harra. Together they raised five children on the family farm in Independence: Marian, Melody, Daniel, Cindy, and Wilona.
Donald was an exceptional farmer for over 70 years of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, local history, and travel.
Donald is preceded in death by Melody Cobine Ciotti. Survivors include his wife Dalene Cobine, Children: Daniel Cobine, Cindy Cobine Dale (Rod Killen), Wilona Cobine, Marian Fitts (Robert), 8 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thurs, July 14, 10 am at Farnstrom Mortuary, graveside services at Buena Vista Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Buena Vista Community Church. For full obituary and memories, please visit www.FarnstromMortuary.com.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on July 12, 2016.
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