William “Bill” Kaufman, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1933 in Silverton.
At the age of 18, Bill was drafted to serve several years in the Korean War. His career started out as a farmer, and then after working 30 years at Avison Lumber Co. in Molalla OR, he truly enjoyed his retirement years.
All of his children have benefited from his great example of a strong work ethic. More than that, everyone knew him to be honest and kind...and he so loved to laugh! He enjoyed traveling as long as it was with family and friends. For Dad it didn’t matter if he was hunting with his sons or traveling in Europe with his wife, Betty, and their friends. It was always about having fun and great experiences more than where he was at. We will miss his Cheshire grin and genuine love of life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Elma Kaufman; daughter, Elizabeth Kaufman; sisters, Norma VonFlue, Edith Stadeli, and Verna Stadeli.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty; his children and step-children, William Kaufman, Delbert Kaufman, Calvin Kaufman (Teresa), Gerald Kaufman (Kathleen), Darla Norgren (Robert), David Kaufman (Carmen), Ramona Kaufman (Jon), Dennis Kaufman (Anna Lisa), Ronald Umbenhower, Robert Umbenhower (Janice), David Umbenhower, Daniel Umbenhower, Timothy Umbenhower (Niki); 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elizabeth Bahler, Ben Kaufman, Edna Kaufman, and Loyd Kaufman.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Unger Funeral Chapel, 229 Mill St., Silverton. Graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 119th & State St. NE, Salem. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St., Silverton.
At the age of 18, Bill was drafted to serve several years in the Korean War. His career started out as a farmer, and then after working 30 years at Avison Lumber Co. in Molalla OR, he truly enjoyed his retirement years.
All of his children have benefited from his great example of a strong work ethic. More than that, everyone knew him to be honest and kind...and he so loved to laugh! He enjoyed traveling as long as it was with family and friends. For Dad it didn’t matter if he was hunting with his sons or traveling in Europe with his wife, Betty, and their friends. It was always about having fun and great experiences more than where he was at. We will miss his Cheshire grin and genuine love of life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Elma Kaufman; daughter, Elizabeth Kaufman; sisters, Norma VonFlue, Edith Stadeli, and Verna Stadeli.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty; his children and step-children, William Kaufman, Delbert Kaufman, Calvin Kaufman (Teresa), Gerald Kaufman (Kathleen), Darla Norgren (Robert), David Kaufman (Carmen), Ramona Kaufman (Jon), Dennis Kaufman (Anna Lisa), Ronald Umbenhower, Robert Umbenhower (Janice), David Umbenhower, Daniel Umbenhower, Timothy Umbenhower (Niki); 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elizabeth Bahler, Ben Kaufman, Edna Kaufman, and Loyd Kaufman.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Unger Funeral Chapel, 229 Mill St., Silverton. Graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 119th & State St. NE, Salem. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St., Silverton.
William “Bill” Kaufman, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1933 in Silverton.
At the age of 18, Bill was drafted to serve several years in the Korean War. His career started out as a farmer, and then after working 30 years at Avison Lumber Co. in Molalla OR, he truly enjoyed his retirement years.
All of his children have benefited from his great example of a strong work ethic. More than that, everyone knew him to be honest and kind...and he so loved to laugh! He enjoyed traveling as long as it was with family and friends. For Dad it didn’t matter if he was hunting with his sons or traveling in Europe with his wife, Betty, and their friends. It was always about having fun and great experiences more than where he was at. We will miss his Cheshire grin and genuine love of life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Elma Kaufman; daughter, Elizabeth Kaufman; sisters, Norma VonFlue, Edith Stadeli, and Verna Stadeli.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty; his children and step-children, William Kaufman, Delbert Kaufman, Calvin Kaufman (Teresa), Gerald Kaufman (Kathleen), Darla Norgren (Robert), David Kaufman (Carmen), Ramona Kaufman (Jon), Dennis Kaufman (Anna Lisa), Ronald Umbenhower, Robert Umbenhower (Janice), David Umbenhower, Daniel Umbenhower, Timothy Umbenhower (Niki); 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elizabeth Bahler, Ben Kaufman, Edna Kaufman, and Loyd Kaufman.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Unger Funeral Chapel, 229 Mill St., Silverton. Graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 119th & State St. NE, Salem. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St., Silverton.
At the age of 18, Bill was drafted to serve several years in the Korean War. His career started out as a farmer, and then after working 30 years at Avison Lumber Co. in Molalla OR, he truly enjoyed his retirement years.
All of his children have benefited from his great example of a strong work ethic. More than that, everyone knew him to be honest and kind...and he so loved to laugh! He enjoyed traveling as long as it was with family and friends. For Dad it didn’t matter if he was hunting with his sons or traveling in Europe with his wife, Betty, and their friends. It was always about having fun and great experiences more than where he was at. We will miss his Cheshire grin and genuine love of life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Elma Kaufman; daughter, Elizabeth Kaufman; sisters, Norma VonFlue, Edith Stadeli, and Verna Stadeli.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty; his children and step-children, William Kaufman, Delbert Kaufman, Calvin Kaufman (Teresa), Gerald Kaufman (Kathleen), Darla Norgren (Robert), David Kaufman (Carmen), Ramona Kaufman (Jon), Dennis Kaufman (Anna Lisa), Ronald Umbenhower, Robert Umbenhower (Janice), David Umbenhower, Daniel Umbenhower, Timothy Umbenhower (Niki); 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elizabeth Bahler, Ben Kaufman, Edna Kaufman, and Loyd Kaufman.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at Unger Funeral Chapel, 229 Mill St., Silverton. Graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 119th & State St. NE, Salem. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St., Silverton.
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