[OR_Archaeology] Beth Walton

[Sally Bird]

Thank you John for letting us know 

Sally Bird
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> On Mar 4, 2014, at 11:10 AM, POULEY John * OPRD <John.Pouley at oregon.gov> wrote:
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> Below is an announcement and obituary for Beth Walton. She went pretty quickly after several procedures in the hospital in February.
> Could you please let other archaeologists know.  Richard Hanes has sent it to Stan McDonald at BLM Oregon State Office.
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> Thank you,
> Cheryl McCaffrey, Beth’s spouse
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> I am sorry to announce that Beth Walton was in the hospital for most of February and her spirit was finally freed at home on Saturday, 2/22.  She had multiple myeloma cancer for two years. It eventually went wild and caused damage to several of her organs. She declined rapidly.
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> There will be a Memorial Celebration of Life on March 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Frog Pond Church (a.k.a. Meridian United Church of Christ), 6750 SW Boeckman Rd., Wilsonville, OR) followed by a catered social gathering.  I plan to wear jeans and a good shirt. I suggest attendees be neat, comfortable and (business) casual.
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> I request that “out-of-town” friends and family let me know if you plan to attend. If there is a significant number I could try to get a block of rooms at a local hotel.
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> Cheryl McCaffrey
> 7425 NE Earlwood Rd.
> Newberg, OR 97132
> sparrowhurst89 at gmail.com
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> OBITUARY
> Beth Ellen Walton December 12, 1941 - February 22, 2014
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> Beth Ellen Walton of Newberg, OR was born in Oakland, CA to Albert S. and Margaret (Doyle) Walton on December 12,1941.
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> She grew up in Berkeley, CA attending School of the Madeline Grammar School and St. Joseph High School. Her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Anthropology are from University of Arizona. Beth's archaeological career included work on the Murray Springs Clovis Site, AZ and the HI State Historic Preservation Office, surveying the Hawaiian Islands for sites. Most of her career was with the Bureau of Land Management: Craig, CO; Alaska State Office; and Vale, OR concluding with the U.S. Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, OR. She was active in the Ladd Hill Neighborhood Association, the Oregon Zoo, Project Vote Smart, the Newberg Library Foundation, Yamhill County Community Emergency Response Team, and Oregon Archaeological Society.
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> Beth was an avid reader, and a sponge for learning, always sharing her varied, broad knowledge and experiences and encouraging young and old in self esteem and to attain their potential. She was passionate about democracy, civil liberties, community service, and women's equality. She was proud of her archaeological endeavors and knowledge.
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> Her spirit was freed at her home, Sparrowhurst, on February 22, 2014 after two months strongly enduring complications from multiple myeloma cancer.
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> She leaves behind her spouse, Cheryl McCaffrey.  Also surviving is her aunt Catherine (Kay) Remotto of Oakland, CA, numerous cousins, her Ladd Hill Neighborhood family, and many school, work, travel, social, and professional friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, an aunt, and several uncles.
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> Family and friends are invited to come together in mutual support to remember Beth at the Frog Pond Church (a.k.a. Meridian United Church of Christ), 6750 SW Boeckman Rd., Wilsonville, OR at 10:00 a.m. March 29, 2014. Attire: neat, comfortable, casual. A catered social time will follow. Please do not send flowers. If you feel a need to make contributions, some of Beth's charities included Yamhill County Community Action Partnership, Project Vote Smart, and The Public Lands Foundation. 
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> John O. Pouley
> Assistant State Archaeologist
> Oregon SHPO
> 503-986-0675
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