Estella Marie Dare

In Loving Memory Estella Marie (Klohs) Dare Estella Marie was born in Le Mars, Iowa to Fred and Nona Klohs. She moved to Newberg in 1944 to begin her teaching career. She married Attilio Dare in 1950. Estella returned to teaching after having 3 daughters. Teaching elementary school was her love. She taught for 38 years, with 33 years in Newberg. Third grade was her favorite. She believed it was important for children to have a pet. In her classroom they hatched chicks, kept hamsters and fish. At her retirement she said "I'd like all teachers to be patient and understanding of their students' problems. It's important to accept children as they are." Estella went on pilgrimages to Mexico and across Europe after retiring. She traveled the Oregon Trail by bus; explored Vancouver Island, the west coast into Mexico and the Grand Canyon. She kept busy gardening, playing dominos and bunco with her friends; attended Strong for Life, enjoyed lunches at Chehalem Senior Center and was ready at a moment's notice to go on a spree: shopping, garage sales, out to eat, a movie, the zoo or just for a drive. Estella recently said, "The happiest time of my life was when I got married. I want to be remembered for the good things I have done. Celebrate my life when I am gone." She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and an active member of the Catholic Daughters for over 60 years, and the Newberg's Ladies VFW. Estella is survived by daughters Susan Beachy and Barbara Wise, grandchildren Trisha Hunley, Michelle Stuck, JoAnne Church, Christopher Church, David Kyle Hathaway and 5 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Attilio, in 1959; daughter Mary in 2009; brothers Edwin and Raymond and her baby sister Jo Anne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Peter Building Fund, Chehalem Senior Center or Portland Rescue Mission. A Rosary will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church in Newberg. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.attrells.com

Estella Marie Dare

May 3, 1924 - April 10, 2015