Daniel D. Lever
Daniel DeForest Lever of Aurora, who has family in the Newberg area, died Nov. 2, 2009. He was 74.
He was born Nov. 17, 1934, in McMinnville to Henry and Margeurite (Sherburne) Lever. He graduated from high school in 1953 in Prineville, then joined the U.S. Army. On Sept. 15, 1957, he married Joanna Dillon. He was honorably discharged in 1961 and they made their home in Aurora. He attended Linfield College where he received a master’s degree in education.
He taught at Madras High School until 1964, when he came to Newberg High School and taught U.S. history and coached football and wrestling. He retired from teaching in 1993.
He enjoyed working on his farm, reading history and watching football.
Survivors include: wife Joanna of Aurora; daughter Carrie Jo Vincent of Aurora; sons, Daniel and Jon, both of Aurora; sisters, Margaret Dement of Madras and Barbara McLarty of Portland; brothers, Clarence of Newberg and Richard of Seattle; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Nov. 4 in the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jane Shafer officiating. Committal took place in Willamette National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Falls Hospice in care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, OR 97132.