Wasco-Columbia County OR Archives Obituaries.....Parrow, Enid Ruth (Staehnke) November 6, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle, November 9, 2004
     Enid Ruth (Staehnke) Parrow, 76, a resident of Vernonia and a former 
resident of Dufur, died on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 at her home. 
     She was born July 2, 1928 in Pinewood, Minn.
     She married Arthur M. Parrow on Dec. 27, 1946 in Cayuga, N.D. They lived 
for a time in North Dakota and in Dubois, Idaho, before moving to Dufur in 
1951. They lived in Dufur for 17 years. In 1968, they moved to Vernonia.
     She was active in civic organizations throughout her life. Most recently, 
she was the president of the Vernonia Pioneer Museum and was instrumental in 
the designation of the museum as a national historic landmark.
     She also played a major role in the publishing of “Vernonia: A Pocket in 
the Woods,” a history of that community. As a member of Vernonia Pride, she 
was a leader in the organization of the Fourth of July parade and fireworks as 
well as several beautification projects around the town. She also played a key 
role in the development of the Vernonia Walking Tour and accompanying guide 
booklet.
     She is survived by siblings Ferne Anderson, Shirley Lee, and David 
Staehnke; her sons Douglas M. and Randall J. Parrow, and daughters Darlene M. 
Parrow, Karen D. Parrow, and Melodie A. Eckland; seven grandchildren, and ten 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur M., and son David M. 
Parrow.
     A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the 
Vernonia Community Church. All are invited to stay for a potluck after the 
service. Remembrances are suggested to: the Vernonia Pioneer Museum, Vernonia 
Pride, or the Dufur Alumni Association. 
     Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary is in care of arrangements.


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Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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