Alice Anna Voss

In Loving Memory Alice Loeks Voss After a brief illness, Alice Anna Voss, 93, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 10. She was born on March 8, 1921 in Campbell, Minnesota, daughter of Gerrit and Ann Hinrichs Loeks. She grew up on a farm in that area until her marriage to Dale Voss, September 15, 1937. Shortly thereafter, they moved with her family to Newberg, Oregon where they settled, started a business and raised their family. Alice and Dale embraced their new community and became very active in many civic and school events. Alice partnered with Dale to form Voss construction business and later Dale Weber joined them. They built homes and offices in the Newberg area and developed the Northwood Park community close to Newberg High School. During that era they opened a retail store that Alice managed, Newberg Supply and Rental. The store carried paint, wallpaper and other home improvement products. No job was too daunting for Alice. When Dale was completing a new home, he was offered a job at Adec; hence, Alice and her brother Merton Loeks stepped in and continued on to complete the project. Hard work was no stranger to Alice, but she focused on her real pride and energy on her family and their activities. Her volunteerism included: home room mother during grade school years, Girl Scout leader, 4-H and FFA supporter, Little League baseball advocate, PTA member. She worked for many worthy causes. Recently she retired from her position as volunteer coordinator for the Newberg blood drawings for the American Red Cross Society, a 40 year commitment. Alice and Dale celebrated 67 years of marriage before he passed away on January 13, 2005. Later she moved to Astor House where she enjoyed social activities and friendships. Alice was blessed with a wonderful supportive family; Byron (Sandi) Voss, Cheryl (Stanley) Gaibler; grandchildren; Tim and Tad (Joanna) Voss and Staci (Stephen) Weiler, and Mark (Marci) Gaibler. Her great-grandchildren include: Ryan Voss, Emma and Neil Voss, Emily and Matthew Weiler, Mitchell, Megan, and Michael Gaibler. Her surviving brothers include: Ron (Donna) Loeks and LeRoy (Betty) Loeks and sister-in-law Wilma Loeks. Her extended family includes many nieces and nephews. Her parents, her brother Merton Loeks, and her great-grandson Alex Weiler preceded her in death. Interment will occur at Valley View Memorial Park in Newberg, Oregon, October 25, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will follow at Zion Lutheran Church, 301 S. River Street, Newberg, Oregon at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow. Viewing and visitation times will be Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 24, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel. Contributions in her name may be made to the Newberg Fire Department Toy and Joy fund or to Zion Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made to www.attrells.com

Alice Anna Voss

March 8, 1921 - October 10, 2014