Daniel Dewees Strite passed peacefully at his home in Albany, OR on August 28, 2018. In 1950 Dan began a career as a golf professional serving northwest courses, beginning at Waverley Country Club and finishing his career at The Highlands in Gearhart. By request, there will be no service. Condolences may be posted online at … Read more
Longtime PNW PGA member Vern Smith of Waverley CC and Ocean Dunes Golf Links passed away on July, 20, 2018. He was 92 years old.
John Yacobellis of Veneta, OR died on April 26 at age 81. John founded the Tucson Golf Academy in Arizona and The Sea Ranch School of Golf on California’s North Coast. He was also Director of Instruction at Lakewood Country Club in Denver. His administrative roles included Director of Golf at Angel Fire Resort in … Read more
We are sad that “Joe The Pro” passed away yesterday in his home. He is survived by his wife Judy and all his friends whose lives he touched. Joe was a long-time PGA Professional at Sun Willows GC and more recently at Canyon Lakes GC. He will be missed by all. Services will be held … Read more
Private services were held January 23 for the immediate family. Arrangements for a mid-summer gathering and golf tournament are pending. Family is in deep mourning for our beloved friend, whose body was killed by cancer. Welcome contact by e-mail at RubOfTheGreen@pga.com or phone 541-815-1414. – Emily Anderson Stewart Anderson’s contributions to Central Oregon golf spanned … Read more
Herbert Norman Magnusson, age 84, longtime Coupeville resident and golf pro, passed away at Careage of Whidbey on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Read obituary