OtslTUARIES

Albina Mary Fullmer

Albina Mary Fullmer, vice president of Fullmer Lumber Co., Tigard, Or., died June 13, 1979, in Portland.

A resident of Oregon since 1946, she was active in the lumber industry with her husband. Ernest Mantz Fullmer, and was associated with numerous lumber organizations.

In addilion to her widower, she is survived by two daughters, six sons, l0 grandchildren, and three brothers.

Larry Porter

Larry Porter, credit and traffic manager for Pope & Talbot, Inc., Portland, Or., died of a heart attack on July 6. He was 60 years old.

With Pope & Talbot since 1968, he had previously worked for BoiseCascade Corp. and Templeton Lumber Co.

ZELLA B. HERZOG

Zella B. Herzog, co-owner of Herzog Lumber Co., Sacramento, Ca., died June 24, at the age of 66.

A native of Oregon, Mrs. Herzog, with her husband, Harry, was active in the business community of Sacramento for over 30 years.

In addition to her widower, she leaves four daughters, one sister, three brothers, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

CHARLES W. FOX

Charles W. Fox, a plywood industry pioneer and a former president of Cascade Plywood Co., Lebanon, Or., died June 28, at the age of 74.

He was a past member of the board of trustees of the plywood assn.

DONALD C. SMITH

Donald C. Smith, 65, v.p. and assistant to the president of the forest products group of the Koppers Co., died July 6, 1979 of cancer.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., he joined Koppers in 1935 as a yard helper in the Charleston, S.C., wood treating plant. He rose through production and sales positions to become gen. sales manager and in 1968 was named a v.p. and corporate regional manager for Koppers on the West Coast.

He attended the University of Pittsburgh and The Citadel. Mr. Smith was a past president of the Western Wood Preservers Institute and was a member of the American Wood Preserving Association and the American Railway Bridge and Building Association.

Mr. Smith is survived by his widow, Audre; two sons; and four grandchildren.

Parr Lumber

(Continued from page 64) and yard quickly realizes that it is very much a people operation, reflecting Parrella's thinking. "Good people are what made this business and I wouldn't be where I am today without them," Pete observes. Backing up his thoughts is a program of good compensation, bonuses and a profit sharing program, that was initiated in April.

Despite a low-keyed management style, Parrella nevertheless admits to getting excited over business. His regular work hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. bear this out. "I really enjoy this business," he says.

His enthusiasm, which has obviously affected the people he works with. has enabled Pete and his company to progress to a remarkable degree in only three years. The next three should be equally interesting to watch as the firm grows and matures.