Deetta Mae Seifert Obituary (1929

DeEtta Mae Seifert,84, a resident of the Scappoose passed away in her sleep at her home. She is remembered well and loved by her family and friends for her loving and humorous heart. A viewing will be held between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Grace Family Fellowship; 957 State Street in Vernonia, OR. DeEtta Seifert was born on September 7, 1929 on the family farm in Richland, Washington. She was one of four children born to Leo and Florence (Hensley) Seifert. DeEtta's siblings are Dennis and Kenny Seifert and a sister Wanda Shwartzengraber. As a young lady, DeEtta moved with her family to Scappoose, OR. Here she enjoyed life on the farm and was talented at singing, dancing and was an avid swimmer. DeEtta was united in marriage to John Mann in 1950. They made their home in Columbia City, Oregon. John and DeEtta were members of the Four Square Church in Columbia City. During their time together they enjoyed family functions with the church, family picnics and in the summer months picking pine cones and huckleberries. DeEtta loved the Out of Doors. Following a dissolution of marriage DeEtta moved to California and eventually remarried. She traveled around a lot eventually settling in St. Helen's, OR. DeEtta loved taking care of people and in her younger years she became a Register Nurse practicing in California and Oregon. After her retirement from nursing, she later pursued her joy of cooking at local restaurants in Scappoose, OR. Several years later DeEtta separated and moved to Lebanon, Oregon to be closer to her sister. She became very involved in her church, helping those in need and making lifelong friendships. In 2004 DeEtta moved back to Scappoose, Oregon to be near her children. First and foremost DeEtta was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. Her relationship with God was easily shared with family and friends. She was well known and loved for her kind and humorous heart. She had many hobbies; reading and music, working on word searches and gardening. DeEtta loved to sew. She made many quilts over the years and also made lap blankets for her friends at Rose Valley. DeEtta loved family gatherings and going to the beach. DeEtta is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Florence Seifert, Sister Wanda Schartzengraber and sons Ronnie and David Mann. Survivors include six children; Iris Collins of Gresham, OR, Narsissus Marsh of Columbia City, OR, Orchid Dunn of Warrenton, OR, Sheri Berger Nordstrom of Durham, CA, Sheril McWhirter of Vernonia, OR and Lorie Mann of Portland, OR. DeEtta has also been blessed with numerous grandchildren and great grand children. DeEtta is deeply loved by her children and she will forever be in their hearts.