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Thursday, January 6,2011 THE WORLD, Coos Bay, Ore. A5 OBITUARIES illicit photos could land girl in legal hot water A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER IN CHURCHVILLE, VA. DEAR TEACHER: Thank DEAR ABBY: I would like to share some important information with "Don't Want to Lose Him in the U.S.A." (Nov. 10). She's the young lady who is being pressured by her boyfriend to take photos of her classmates in the girls' locker room.

The students at the high school where I teach recently attended a program on DEAR Internet and online safeABBY ty. One of the things that really surprised them was learning cell phone calls don't just go from one JEANNE phone to PHILLIPS another. All text messages and calls are transmitted through cell phone towers, which route the calls or texts to the company's server. All sent messages and photos are stored on the provider's server. This means pictures deleted from the phone are never really deleted and text messages and photos never go away.

They still exist in the virtual world. Should those pictures become the center of a court case, the information is subject to "discovery." With the right equipment, law enforcement can retrieve deleted photos from anyone's cell phone. "Don't Want to Lose Him" needs to clearly understand she might be prosecuted for producing, distributing and possessing child pornography. you for delivering a valuable message that may provide a wake-up call for all my readers. Read on: DEAR ABBY: Refusing to take the photos, but keeping it quiet, is not enough.

I think "Don't Want to Lose Him" should make copies of your column and paste them on every locker to warn all the girls they are at risk even when they think they have privacy. She should also tell the principal, who may be able to provide extra protection. SHEILA IN GIG HARBOR, WASH. DEAR ABBY: I think the issue of that young woman's low self- esteem should be addressed. Her boyfriend is holding her hostage to his wishes and desires, and will probably always do so if she continues to stay with him.

It's important that "Don't Want to Lose Him" learns to love the principled, intelligent person she already is and continue to stand up for herself. Eventually, someone will appreciate her good qualities and she won't have to settle for less than she deserves. BEEN THERE IN ARIZONA DEAR ABBY: "Don't Want "boyfriend." LISA IN SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. DEAR ABBY: I am a mental to Lose Him" should report this to a trusted adult or school counselor. At the very least, this girl needs to know she will be doing a great service if she lets the other girls.

know SO they can be on the lookout for someone sneaking a camera or cell phone into their locker room. She could also use some support and affection that doesn't come from a manipulative, self-serving health professional. What "Don't Want to Lose Him" is being pressed to do is called "sexting" and it is a criminal offense in almost every state in the U.S. The young lady and whoever receives and distributes those photos could be convicted of a felony, serve prison time and live the rest of their lives as registered sex offenders. There have been cases of young people victims of sexting who have committed suicide over the humiliation of being exposed against their will.

Once these photos go "viral," they are on the Internet forever. Parents, friends, teachers and schools need to make it a priority to talk to kids about the moral, legal and social ramifications taking these kinds of photos of themselves and others. JACQUELINE IN GIBSONIA, PA. Lary West Aug. 6, 1947-Jan.

3, 2011 Lary West A chapel memorial service to celebrate the life of Lary Alford West, 63, of Coos Bay, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Coos Chapel, 685 Anderson with chaplain Jim Piper presiding. A military honors service will follow.at 12:30 p.m. at the David Dewett Veterans Memorial, Wayside, U.S.

Highway 101, north of the McCullough Bridge with Mark Winders of Point Man Ministries speaking and the Oregon Honor Guard and Bay Area American Legion Post No. 34 performing honors. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Lary was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Hot Springs, to LW West and Stella (Bettis) West.

He died peacefully at his home in Coos Bay with family at his side, Jan. 3, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. At a young age, Lary and his family moved to California, where he graduated from Fortuna High School. Following high school, Lary joined the U.S. Air Force and later joined the U.S.

Army National Guard. During his time in the service, he did multiple tours in 1 Vietnam. Once he returned from his military service he met and married Linda Davis. Together they had three children, Lori, Sheila and Tim. In 1983, Lary met and married his soulmate, Debbie Chalmers.

They combined his children and Debbie's children, Tonia and Chuck, to make a large and happy family. They lived a few years in Fortuna, before moving their familyt to Coos Bay, where they made their permanent home. Lary worked as a lumber grader in California and Oregon, making many friends along the way. Lary was a large man who had an intimidating stature, but to the people who knew him he was known as the "Gentle Giant." He was known for his big heart and his willingness to help anyone out. Lary became a member of numerous clubs in his retirement.

Lary professed one of his biggest honors was being involved in the Point Man Ministries. He felt extremely honored to be involved with such a good group of people. Lary enjoyed spending time with his family and taking photos. In recent years he would be seen having his little dog Gracie in one arm and his camera in the other. When he started his battle with cancer he made goals for FUNERAL Friday, Jan.

7 Esther "Granny" Griffith, 7 p.m., recitation of the rosary, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250. 16th North Bend. Memorial Mass, 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Cremation rites were held at Ocean View Crematory.

The World publishes death notices and service listings as a free public service. Obituaries and "Card of Thanks" items are supplied by families or funeral homes and are published for a fee. For details, contact Amanda Johnson at or 541- 269-1222 ext. 233. himself to achieve to help him extend his time on Earth.

He started telling his family members he was going to make it to the birth of his he achieved that goal his next was to make it for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and finally New Years. He achieved all of his goals! It should not be thought that Lary lost his battle with cancer, but that he went to join his father and others in heaven. Lary is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie West of Coos Bay; daughter, Lori West of Kansas; daughter, Sheila Swearingen of Laramie, daughter, Tonia -Carruth of Spokane, son, Tim West of North Bend; son, Chuck Dixon of Phoenix, mother, Lorene West of Rio Dell, sister, Charlotte Walker of Carlotta, sister, Carolyn Ralph Morgan of Santa Rosa, and grandchildren, Charles and James Swearingen of Laramie, Tim Colton and Kiara West of North Bend, Dylan and Braelynn Carruth of Spokane, and Savanna Dixon of Phoenix. Memorial contributions may be sent to Pointman Ministries Outpost 101, P.O. Box 1045, Coos Bay, OR 97420; or South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Sign the guestbook at http://www.theworldlink.com. Arland L. Belleque Aug. 22, 1937 Dec.

28, 2010 A celebration of life will be held for Arland L. Belleque, 73, of Reedsport at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Reedsport Foursquare Church, 2 9 0 0 Frontage Arland Belleque Road in Reedsport with pastor Terry Plotz officiating. A potluck will follow.

Private inurnment will be held Friday, Jan. 14, at Roseburg National Cemetery in Roseburg. Arland was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Woodburn, to Louis and Lila Belleque. He passed away Dec.

28, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arland served in the U.S. Army from October 1959 to September 1962 and was stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. After he left the Army, he worked for many years as a wildland firefighter in California and Oregon. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver.

His hobbies included playing guitar, reading, watching NASCAR races, and during the summer he enjoyed barbecuing where his friends and neighbors referred to him as "Master Chef." He spent much of his free time volunteering. He volunteered with the Reedsport Police Department and with the Bureau of Land Management at the Deans Creek Elk Viewing area during the summer. Bu the volunteer job he loved the most was being a foster grandparent with the Foster Grandparent Program at Highland Elementary in Reedsport, where for the last 10 years, he was affectionately known as "Granpa Arland loved his family and friends very much. He was very generous and caring and did as much as he could to help others. Arland is survived by his children, Michelle Belleque of Coos Bay, and Chris Belleque and wife, Jamie of Eugene; two grandsons, Logan Belleque and Kyle Belleque; sister, Louise DeSersa of Coos Bay; niece, Rose Smith and husband, Lenn; great -niece, Sarah Davis and family; greatnephew, Richard Smith and family; and great -niece, Kelsey Smith and family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 541-269- 2851. Sign the guestbook at http://www.theworldlink.com. Betsy Rene (Carroll) Barrett Nov. 29, 1950 Jan. 2, 2011 Betsy Barrett A memorial service honoring Betsy Barrett, 60, of Coos Bay, will be held at p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8, at First Presbyterian Church, 2238 Pony Creek Road in North Bend. Betsy was born Nov. 29, 1950, in Rochester, to Eugene Francis Carroll and Betsy Barrett Caroline Clark Carroll. She passed away unexpectedly Jan.

2, 2011, at Bay Area Hospital. Betsy attended public schools in Rochester and Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis. She went on to attend Arapahoe Community College in Denver, then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, for a couple of years. She later earned an associate degree in court reporting through the Denver Academy of Court Reporting. Betsy moved in 1981 to Myrtle Point, where she began her career as a court reporter with Knoll Reporting Service.

She then worked as a court reporter for the state of Oregon, working for the Honorable Robert F. Walberg and the Honorable Martin E. Stone. She continued to work for Coos County Courthouse for 18 years, after which time she started her own business as a freelance court reporter. As a court reporter, she met and fell in love with Michael Ramsay Barrett, who worked for the Coos County Forestry Department, while he was on jury duty.

They were later married in 1985 and went on to enjoy 25 years of marriage. Betsy loved the arts and music and was known throughout the community for her involvement in the Sawdust Theatre and Little Theatre On the Bay. She loved to entertain others and will be remembered for her sense of humor and infectious laughter. She enjoyed cooking, traveting, and spending time with family and her dog, Kenda. Betsy is survived by her husband, Michael Barrett of Coos Bay; stepdaughter, Kara 0'Halloran of Massachusetts; stepson, Aaron Barrett of Georgia; mother, Carol Wunderlich of Arizona; sisters, Julie Kirkpatrick and Cindy Anderson of Colorado; and nephews, Brandon Carroll, Ian and Colin Kirkpatrick, and Clark and Corey Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene DEATH NOTICES Robert F. Graff 79, of Lakeside, died Jan. 4, 2011, in Lakeside. Arrangements are pending with North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Judith G.

Donald 71, of Grants Pass, formerly of the Bay Area, died Dec. 30, 2010, in Grants Pass. Arrangements are pending with Stephens Family Chapel, 541-476-7900. Diana M. Moser of Alleghany, died Jan.

4, 2011, in Alleghany. 'Arrangements are pending with Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Earl R. Fry 75, of North Bend, died Jan. 5, 2011, in North Bend.

Arrangements are pending with North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Wesley Robert Geiger 86, of Coos Bay, passed away Jan. 3, 2011, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 541-267-4216. Cremation Nelson's Funeral Service Bay Area Mortuary Locally Our family Owned serving your Operated 541-267-4216 405 Elrod Coos Bay John Tanva Nelson Carroll; and her sister, Nancy Carroll O'Neill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Betsy's name to the Sawdust Theatre, P.O. Box 51, Coquille, OR 97423. Sign the guestbook at http://www.theworldlink.com.man Lloyd Thomas Keeland Sept. 16, A funeral held for Keeland a.m. Pacific.

Reedsport Charter service will p.m. Scottsburg Cemetery, followed a potluck reception Scottsburg Community 1920 Jan. 1, 2011 service will be Lloyd Thomas Loon Lake at 10 Jan. 8, at Auditorium 'in Community A graveside be held at 12:30 at by at be near the Tillamook Burn, There Dad and the four sons logged the burnt timber (nearly kiln-dried) before and after World War II. Lloyd married Mary Graham in 1939.

It was a triple wedding ceremony that included Mary's stepbrother marrying Lloyd's sister, Hattie, as well as her stepsister marrying Lloyd's brother, Leonard. Lloyd's marriage lasted 16 years. In World War II, Lloyd fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine' Division. Although wounded, he was one of 13 out of his company of 250 men to survive the monthlong battle. So many were badly wounded or killed.

In 1955 Lloyd came to Loon Lake to log for the Brooks Saw Mill on Soup Creek, now with his own logging company. He married Althea Duckett, a widow who owned Duckett's Resort. For 20 years they improved, managed and kept the harmony at this popular rendezvous spot. Humpy, his pet otter, and then the pair, Humpy and Dumpy, added to the entertainment, even joining Althea and Lloyd on a visiting, hunting and fishing trip to Alaska. He also loved 1 Center.

Lloyd Keeland Lloyd was born Sept. 15, 1920, the fourth son of Joseph Eli and Martha (Foster) Keeland, in Berryville, Ark. His father, a logger and sawyer, moved the family to Estacada, Ore. in 1925. A Christian upbringing and eighth- -grade education served him well and he went to work with his father at age 13.

They logged in the Squaw Mountain District, east of Estacada. Then the family moved to Carlton to to trap. Lloyd was a people person, always enjoying his neighbors, customers, their problems and all. He thought similarly to Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher in 604 B.C. who wrote: "Even if a man be bad, how can it be right to cast him off." Shake him a little first, or, "Americanize" him, as Lloyd would say.

He was a helper of men to right living. After Althea's death in 1984, he had a short marriage to Verna Rogers, then married Ellen "Judy" White Fiocca in-1989. His and other colorful residents of the area's stories are written down in "The Lusty Life of Loon Lake Lloyd," a book which has brought them many a phone conversation, especially welcome after his blindness in 2004. Lloyd and Ellen also cut hay and raised cattle on their ranch adjoining Loon Lake. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Ellen; his sister, Hatti Shipley of Carlton, stepsons, Joshua Whitkin, wife, and grandsons, Oscar and Angus of Hilton, Australia and Joby White of Chiang Mai, Thailand; stepdaughter, Faye (Duckett) Hughes and grandsons, Larry Hughes of McComb, Bob Schultz of Coos Bay; granddaughter, Jill (Schulz) Kidd and greatgranddaughter, Ailsa Kidd of Bend; and many nieces, nephews, great- and greatgreat -nieces and nephews in Yamhill County.

May his soul rest in peace. Arrangements are under the direction of the Myrtle Grove Funeral Services, Bay Area, 800-396-3158. Sign the guestbook at http://www.theworldlink.com. of Ruby E. Rood April 29,1920 Dec.

31, 2010 No services will be held for Ruby E. Rood, 90, of Portland, formerly of Coos Bay. Ruby was born April 29, 1920, in Holden, Alberta, Canada. She died Dec. 31, 2010, after years of wonderful care from the staff at Cornerstone Care Option in Portland.

Shortly after she was born, her family moved to Oregon, where she spent the rest of her life. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Linda Wenzel; sons, Roger and Jim; five granddaughters; many great -grandchildren; and one great -great -grandchild. She was preceded in death by her 1 husband, George. Arrangements are under the direction of Omega Funeral and Cremation Service, 1-800-922-6402. 'Baker Street' singer Gerry Rafferty dead at 63 LONDON (AP) Gerry Rafferty, the Scottish singersongwriter behind hit songs "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle With You," has died.

He was 63. Rafferty's agent Paul Charles confirmed Tuesday that his client had passed away following a long illness, but said he had no additional information on how or where he had died. Rafferty's classic record "Baker Street" renowned worldwide for its distinctive haunting saxophone solo climbed to No. 3 in the U.K. and No.

2 in the U.S. music charts in 1978. It still achieves considerable airplay on radio stations. The singer also recorded "Stuck in the Middle With You" in 1972 while performing as part of the Scottish folk band Stealers Wheel. The ode or mocking tribute- to Bob Dylan's raspy voice grew new wings in film maker Quentin Tarantino's movie "Reservoir Dogs," and has sold more than a million copies worldwide.

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