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Walking On -- Kathy Ann Bentow

02.14.2014 Ron Karten Walking On

Kathy Ann Bentow

Dec. 17, 1956 - Feb. 1, 2014

Tribal Elder Kathy Ann Bentow, 57, a resident of Dallas, Ore., walked on at her home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014.

She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Roseburg, Ore., the daughter of Elmer James and Cecelia Rose Porter Sell. She lived in many areas of the West Coast, including places in Oregon, California and Washington. She lived in Montesano, Wash., for 20 years where she worked at the Moose Lodge. She came to live in Dallas in 2009.

She is survived by her husband, Alan; sons, Raymond and Frank Newton; sisters, Iva, Nancy and Louise; brother, Elmer Jr.; and many grandchildren.

A private committal will be held in Greencrest Memorial Park in Sheridan. Dallas Mortuary Center handled the arrangements and cared for the family. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com.