Frank Hettick, well known in Tillamook County as a proud veteran and steward of the American flag, died April 28 at his home in Tillamook. He was 87.
Funeral services for Hettick were held May 2, at Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook, with interment at the Tillamook IOOF Cemetery.
Hettick, Grand Marshall of the 1987 June Dairy Parade, was a veteran of World War I and was active in many veteran-oriented and patriotic capacities.
For more than 50 years, he helped place American flags in the graves of Tillamook County service men. In addition, Hettick presented large flags to schools, civic and youth groups in memory of service personnel. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of Americanism and the flag with youngsters. "Young people need to know and remember that our flag is a national treasure." he said recently. "I love my flag and I want the kids to love it too." Hettick served in the United States Army (31st Infantry Company F) for three years during World War I. He served with the Expeditionary Forces in Siberia and in the Philippines. During his army service, Hettick was selected to honor several famous American military officers. He served as honor guard for Ge. Leonard Wood and hosted Adms.Richard Byrd and Harold Stark, all in Manila. He was a past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2848, and was a charter member and past commander of World War I Barracks No. 982. In addition, Hettick was past commander of World War I barracks District 1, and served as national deputy chief chairman on Americanism and National deputy chief of staff for WWI veterans organization. After the war, Hettick came to Tillamook County and helped build the Roosevelt Highway (now U.S. 101) in South County. He later worked for 28 years for the Tillamook County Creamery Association was superintendent of the Fairview Water District for 12 years and worked for the Tillamook Water Commission as well. Later, Hettick served on the city Water Commission. Herrick was a member of Tillamook Elks Lodge 1437 for 50 years, and was named Elk of the year for 1975-76. This year he was Oregon's Northwest District nominee for state Elk of The Year. He was born April 20, 1901 in Larkins (Larkinburg), Kan. to James and Ida Mae Hettick. The family moved to Salem when he was a small child. Hetick attended school in Salem and completed his schooling in the Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Pearle , and daughter Mary Dean, both of Tillamook; a son, Frank, Jr.' West Linn; a brother, Lester, Eugene; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

(Submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
 

PEARLE S. HETTICK Memorial services for Pearle S. Hettick will be held Wednesday, May at 1 p.m. in the First Christian Church, 2203 Fourth Street, Tillamook. Mrs. Hettick died Friday, April 29, in Tillamook. She was born in Corvallis on Dec. 10, 1908 to George and Effie Lincoln White. She attended school in Antioch and Stockton, Calf. and in Tillamook. In October 21928 she was united in marriage to Frank Hettick, Sr. Mrs. Hettick was a past president of VFW Auxiliary, past president of World War I Auxiliary, past secretary of that organization, and a member of the First Cristian Church. She volunteered in many activities to benefit the Veterans Hospital, making quilts and art projects, she and her late husband Frank Hettick, Sr, served as Grand Marshall's for the 1987 June Dairy Parade. Mrs. Hettick is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Shirley Hettick of West Linn, one daughter and son-in-law Mary and Richard Dean of Tillamook; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister Leona Grunder of Tillamook; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, by just one year and a day. Following the memorial service, a short graveside service will be held at the IOOF Cemetery, with Waud's funeral in care of the service. In lieu of flowers friends may with to contribute to Focus on the Family Ministry, Pomona Calif. 91799, or the Portland Rescue Mission, PO Box 3713, Portland, OR 97208-3713 (Submitted by Kyle M. Condon)

NAME:  Lewis Samuel Hushbeck, Sr. COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Tillamook Herald DATE:  May 22, 1902 Died. Mr. Hushbeck, who has been teaming between this place and Woods, succumbed last Friday to heart failure. He had been in this city and returned with a load of merchandise to Woods for Mr. Robedee’s store and upon reaching his destination, complained of being ill. He laid down on a cot in the rear of Mr. Robedee’s store where he breathed his last a few minutes later. Deceased leaves a wife and several children. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Sarah Augusta (nee Kennedy) Hushbeck COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Tillamook Herald DATE:  December 3, 1925    Mrs. Hushbeck Dies After Long Illness                  Funeral services conducted by the local chapter of Eastern Star were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Sarah Hushbeck who died Sunday morning at the age of 68 years and following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hushbeck, who was born in Jackson County, Iowa, February 8, 1858, has been a resident of Tillamook County since 1892 and of Tillamook city since 1913. In 1860 she came to California with her parents and to Oregon in 1875. Her marriage to Mr. Hushbeck was September 14, 1879. She had been affiliated with the Baptist Church since childhood, and at the time of her death was a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges, and Woman’s Relief Corps. She is survived by four sons, L. S. and Clarence A. Hushbeck of Tillamook, Thomas A. Hushbeck of Buffalo, Wyoming, and V. R. Hushbeck of Cloverdale; and two daughters, Mary A. Thun of Cloverdale and Florence E. Norton of Oregon City. Three brothers and a sister also survive. Her husband died in 1902. The services were held at the Henkle Chapel. Burial was at the Kennedy Cemetery at Cloverdale. Rev. W. J. Morrow of the Methodist Church of Tillamook preached the funeral sermon. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Lewis Samuel Hushbeck, Jr. COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  unknown DATE:  May 21. 1953  Lewis Samuel Hushbeck                 Lewis Samuel Hushbeck passed away at the Bennett Nursing Home on May 14, 1953 at the age of 72 years nine months and 11 days. He was born on August 2, 1880 at Watsonville, California. He came with his parents to Oregon in 1892 where they lived on a farm overlooking the Nestucca River. He was united in marriage to Eva Belle Burroughs at Portland, Oregon, on October 22, 1908. He became a member of the Cloverdale Baptist Church in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Hushbeck came to East Beaver in 1909 where he was assistant cheesemaker. In 1912, they moved to Tillamook and for the past 14 years have resided on their home up the Wilson River. He was a member of the Pioneer Association, a 45-year Jewel member of Tillamook Lodge No. 94 IOOF, a member of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 52, a charter member of Beaver Rebekah Lodge. He is survived by his wife Eva and one brother, Ray Hushbeck, and hosts of friends. Services were conducted on Monday, May 18, at 2 PM in the Lundberg and Son Memorial with Rev. J. C. Stevens of the Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Wendell Werner was the soloist and Mrs. D. H. Near accompanist. Graveside services under the auspices of the IOOF Lodge were conducted. Lester Donaldson acted as Noble Grand and A. E. Hagglund as chaplain. Bearers were George Hoskins, Verner Holden, Bud Cawley, J. M. Wilson, Lee Doty, and Frank Freeman. There were many beautiful flowers, and the attendance testified to the high regard in which he was held. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Mary Augusta (nee Hushbeck) Thun COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Tillamook Headlight-Herald DATE:  April 9, 1953 Mrs. Mary Augusta Thun                 Mrs. Mary Augusta Thun, resident of Tillamook County for many, many years, passed away at the age of 70 years nine months and 29 days at the Tillamook County General Hospital. Mrs. Thun was born on June 8, 1882 at Watsonville, California. She was united in marriage to Fred Paul Thun at Cloverdale on September 19, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Thun have resided in Tillamook city for the past ten years but in the county for many years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church and had many friends among its members and in the community.Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Blankenship of Willamina; four sons, Paul of Cottage Grove, Floyd of Santa Monica, Calif., Clark of Cloverdale, and Lee Thun of Tillamook; two brothers, Lewis Sam Hushbeck of Tillamook and Ray Hushbeck of Cloverdale; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 10 at 2:00 PM in the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Roscoe Pershall officiating. Mrs. Marvin Anderson, accompanied by Mrs. Thomas Spivey, will sing “A Perfect Day” and “Shadows.” Bearers will be Lucius Brode, Fred Reusser, Victor Learned, Sr., Clark Thun, Sr., Alwin Blum, Myron Blanchard. Interment will be made in the Tillamook IOOF Cemetery with Lundberg and Son arranging the service. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Fred Paul Thun COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Tillamook Headlight-Herald DATE:  March 11, 1962 Fred P. Thun                 Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, March 10, for Fred Paul Thun, 81, retired dairy farmer. Mr. Thun was a resident of Ontario, Calif., at the time of his death, having moved there from Tillamook two years ago. Rev. Lester Braddock officiated at services at Tillamook Nazarene Church. Mrs. Paul Zuercher was organist, and soloists were Mrs. Harold Schield and Mrs. Hubert Kinnaman. Interment was made in Tillamook IOOF Cemetery. Pallbearers were Myron Blanchard, Jay Honey, Herman Oldenkamp, Melvin Kneeland, Rev. L. O. Weber, and Victor Learned. Mr. Thun was born Dec. 1, 1880, in Stillwater, Minn. On Sept. 19, 1906, he married Mary Augusta Hushbeck at Cloverdale. She passed away April 7, 1953. On Feb. 28, 1960, he married Olive Phelps at Ontario, Calif., who survives. Besides the widow, survivors include four sons – Paul of Eugene; Clark of Cloverdale, Lee of Tillamook, and Floyd of Santa Monica, Calif.; a brother, Henry of Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hackel of Carnation, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Lundberg & Sons, Funeral Directors, had charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Lee Fred Thun COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Headlight-Herald DATE:  Wednesday, July 20, 1994 Lee F. Thun                 Lee F. Thun, the son of Fred Thun and Mary Hushbeck-Thun, was born Nov. 26, 1915 in Woods. He died July 16 in Tillamook at the age of 78. Mr. Thun graduated from Nestucca High School in 1935 and worked as a gypo logger and as a self-employed carpenter. Later, he worked as a milk hauler throughout Tillamook County until the late 1970s when he retired. After retirement, he continued to work in carpentry for many years. He has been a lifelong resident of Tillamook County. Mr. Thun was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Tillamook. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, clamming, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Kenno Thun of Tillamook; daughter, Jeannie Shaw of Tillamook; grandchildren, Brad and Tori Shawn, both of Kirkland, Wash. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 20 at 11 AM at the Church of the Nazarene in Tillamook with Rev. Alan Mortimer officiating. Vault interment at Sunset Heights Cemetery, Tillamook. Those who wish may make contributions to the Nazarene Church Memorial Fund. Submitted by Kathie Marynik

NAME:  Irene Mabel (nee Hushbeck) Webb COUNTY:  Tillamook STATE:  OR NEWSPAPER:  Cloverdale Courier DATE:  April 25, 1918 Death of Mrs. Webb                 Mrs. Edwin Webb died suddenly at her home on the Hushbeck place, Wednesday morning. Mrs. Webb had been ailing for a week or more, but was not considered dangerously ill. Affection of the heart was the cause. Her many friends will be pained to learn of her unexpected death. Irene Mable Hushbeck was born in Watsonville, California, November 14th, 1883. In November, 1891, she came to Oregon City, Oregon, with her folks, moving to Cloverdale in June the following year. On February 27, 1907, she was married to Edwin J. Webb of Cloverdale, Ore. Two children were born to this union, Lewis, age ten, and Merrill, age eight, both living. She died April 23, 1918, leaving a husband, two children, two sisters, four brothers, and mother to mourn her death. Submitted by Kathie Marynik