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From the 10/24/2026 newsletter
Ken Imamura – November 15, 1946 to September 23, 2026
Kenneth (Ken) Imamura, 79, of Corvallis, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after a brief illness. Ken was born in Paia, Maui, Hawaii to Tsuruo and Aiko Imamura who were first generation Americans.
Ken spent his younger years living in Corn Mill Camp in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. The family lived in housing provided for employees of Maui Land and Pineapple Company. Ken attended Makawao Grade School during the day and Japanese School in the afternoons and evenings. He was active outdoors playing sports, attending Scout meetings and activities, riding his bike, and playing in the tropical forests of Maui. When his family moved to their own land, he was heavily involved in growing produce and flowers to sell at market. Ken was an Eagle Scout and proud member of the 1964 graduating class of Maui High School.
After High School, Ken’s father encouraged him to live up to his full potential and leave Hawaii. Ken attended Oregon Technical Institute in Klamath Falls, Oregon for two years and obtaining a Technical Degree in Drafting. Upon completion of his junior education, Ken took a position working for the US Government in New Mexico. Knowing that he was capable of more, Ken earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree by attending night school at the University of New Mexico while working full time.
In November of 1978, Ken married his loving wife Joanne after meeting her at his neighbor’s wedding a year before. Their loving marriage never wavered. Knowing that his calling and happy place was not in New Mexico, he and Joanne relocated to Corvallis, Oregon in 1981 where he accepted a job with Hewlett Packard. Corvallis would become the place Ken would set down his roots permanently.
In 1986, Ken and Joanne welcomed their son, Joel, into this world and his family would be whole. Ken was constantly providing for Joanne and Joel; supporting them in their endeavors and being their advocate and cheerleader. When Ken was not working, he could be found on the sidelines of Joel’s various sports games and practices or at Joel’s Scouting functions. Ken was always actively involved and supporting all of the involved youth.
Upon Ken’s retirement from Hewlett Packard in 2008, his life and focus changed. Ken spent his time working on his and Joanne’s property. He found great solace in volunteering. Ken was a very active member of the Kiwanis Sunrisers organization serving in various leadership positions and earning the distinction of Kiwanian of the Year in 2014-2015. Ken was also a very active volunteer in the OSU McDonald Dunn Research Forest building and maintaining the recreation trails. Ken was always there for the laborious projects and often being the first one to pick up a shovel or pickaxe and being the last one to set down his tools for a break, even after student workers had taken their break.
In 2021 Ken’s greatest joys began to arrive in his life. Ken gained a daughter-in-law without the paperwork, Emily Christensen, and two grandchildren. All of whom he took under his wing and loved them like there was no tomorrow. In the coming years, Ken would be blessed with Reed and Beckitt to spoil as well. Ken never missed a swimming lesson, ball game, or school event. His family was always the first thing on his mind.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. His memory and sprit live on in his wife of 48 years, Joanne, his son Joel, his daughter in-law Emily and his beloved grandchildren: Aubrey Sutton, Trey Sutton, Reed Imamura and Beckitt Imamura.
From the 5/23/2025 newsletter
Steve Naberhuis – January 22, 1947 – May 6, 2025
Steve Naberhuis age 78 passed away on May 6, Steve worked for HP Labs in Palo Alto for 31 years before retiring in 2006. Steve worked on my HP Lab projects and visited HP Corvallis often. Upon his retirement he and his wife Chris decided Corvallis is where they wanted to retire, After he moved to Corvallis he became a member of the HPREC’ retiree and previous employee club. After a couple years in the club he was voted in as the treasurer, a position he held proudly for many years until his health declined and he could no longer hold the position. During Steve’s years in Corvallis he was also a member of the Corvallis Master Gardner’s Club.
Sheri Swaney – Jan. 19, 1957 – May 7, 2025
Sheri Swaney age 68, passed away the morning of May 7th after entering Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis of a collapse lung. Sheri worked many years at the HP Corvallis site before retiring due to poor health. Sheri was our HP site contact for many years and was our administrative link for site activities/ and scheduled rooms for board meetings, group meeting. Often times she would go in on Saturdays to print the newsletter and special flyers we needed. Whatever needed done she was always there to help us. Sheri supported our club for many years until her health decided it was tine to retire.er health decided it was tine to retire. Sheri was our Sunshine Coordinator for the club and sent get well and sympathy cards to our members and other HP employees if we heard of their sickness or passing.
Rita Pinard – August 7, 1940 – May 9, 2025
Rita Pinard, 84, passed away peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Rita was the youngest of eight children born to John and LaVeta Sutton. She lived a simple childhood on her family’s small farm in Roseburg, Oregon, and graduated from Roseburg High School in 1958. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Russ Pinard. Together, they built a happy home in the Pacific Northwest, raising their family and sharing 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Rita had a sharp mind, a tireless spirit, and was a natural organizer and leader. She worked for many years at Hewlett-Packard, where her talents soon led her to plan major events, including the legendary HP picnic. Her dedication to community continued in retirement, and Rita volunteered much of her time and energy to causes and organizations dear to her, such as the HP Retired Employees Club, Benton County United Way, and the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Her extraordinary accomplishments in volunteer service earned her numerous awards and recognition from governors and U.S. presidents.
Rita was a member of the HPREC Retirees and past employee club in Corvallis. She joined in 2000 when she retired and held numerous positions over the years. She was a board member and held many positions including president several times and most recently took over as our treasurer when Steve’s health failed him. She was in the process of transferring our Treasurer position to our newest board member, Martha Taylor.
Rita had a genuine gift for bringing people together. She loved hosting gatherings, playing games, and creating joyful memories with friends and family. She and Russ treasured their travels across the country in their RV—exploring national parks, hosting at state campgrounds, experiencing regional festivities, and even leading RV caravans along the historic Oregon Trail. Her warmth, wit, and generosity touched all who knew her.
Rita is survived by her children Kari, Penny (Chris), and Dan (Debi); her grandchildren Sean, Cody, Nichelle, Kayli, AJ, Luke, Owen, Jack, Alex (Ichigo), Megan (Zach), and Jenny; her great-grandchildren Kade and Alayna; and her beloved dog, Mocha. She was preceded in death by her husband Russ and son Rex (Kathy).
From the 3/19/2025 newsletter
Terry Long – husband of Kathleen Long
Passed away in February, his Celebration of Life was held on February 22nd, and internment was Feb. 28, 2025, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
David Ross Conklin
Feb. 17, 1947 – February 25, 2025
Worked in ink jet in Corvallis – to view full obituary https://www,dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/david-conklin
Donald Robert Tonkin
August 7, 1940 – February 18, 2025
Don died peacefully after a long, happy and full life. He was a funny, charming, beautiful human, and everyone who knew him loved him. He is survived by Nan his wife of 62 years, his daughters, Sara, Becky and Wanda and his grandson Raymond. Obituary in GazetteTimes.com search by name.
Linda Jean Humphrey – wife of Chuck Humphrey
November 6, 1940 – January 1, 2025
Passed away at Corner Stone Senior Living in Boise, Idaho. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Humphrey, March 10, 1963. Her love of painting guided her life and she was active in the artistic community she helped foster wherever she was. Chuck a long time HP Corvallis employee preceded her in death in 2022.
From the 11/17/2024 newsletter
Patricia Anne Rusk
Passed away peacefully at the Samaritan Albany Hospice House on October 23, 2024 at the age of 82. She lost her valiant fight from various ailments the most serious of which was non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis..
On May 2, 1975, she married Mick Rusk and they spent 49 1/2 wonderful years together. She leaves behind her husband, Mick of Millersburg, son Brad Cafarelli and grandson Will Cafarelli of Los Angeles, CA., and daughter Janay Cafarelli of Albany.
Pat had a variety of occupations in the world of work beginning as an elementary school teacher aide. Her personality and organizational skills opened the doors to become an office manager in a dental partnership, followed by becoming an office manager in a legal firm. Her work experience culminated as a documentation manager at Hewlett-Packard where she retired after 17 years.
The loving care Pat received at Albany Hospice House was absolutely incredible. Should you want to do anything in her memory a donation to Albany General Hospital Foundation, Attn: Jennifer Stanaway, 1046 Sixth Ave. SW, Albany, OR 97321 would be greatly appreciated.
From the 2/9/2024 newsletter
Linda M. Burchard
Passed away suddenly on Thursday; November 30, 2023. She would have been 81 on December 24, 2023.. She had heart issues over the past several years but died of natural causes. She worked for HP for 27 years and held several supervisor positions in R&D Photo and Manufacturing at the Corvallis campus. Per her request there was no service.
Eric Lee Skinner
Passed away on December, 26, 2023. He lived in Hanford, CA and former longtime resident of Albany and Corvallis, Or. In June of 1976 Eric started his career for Hewlett-Packard and retired after 27 years. (For Eric’s complete obituary visit: Wallin.funeralhomes.com Sanger, Ca. location)
Roger F. Evans
Passed away on January 5, 2024. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N. W. 5th Street, Corvallis, OR. To view his obituary visit: www.mchenryfuneralhome.com
John Ernest Liljeberg
John Ernest Liljeberg, age 76, passed away on January 28 after a long illness. John grew up in Coos Bay and still has lifelong friends there. He moved to Corvallis and attended Oregon State University where he received his mechanical engineering degree. He also proudly served in the US Marine Corps Reserve. John spent most of his professional career designing assembly lines and conveyor systems. John married his wife of 36 years, Susie, in 1987. No services are planned at this time.
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