Elizabeth Irene Salt

Elizabeth Irene Eid Salt, 89, of Canby, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin. She was born December 21, 1921, in Canby to John and Mable Eid. She grew up in Canby and graduated from the University of Oregon. She worked as a bookkeeper in Eugene where in 1944; she met U.S. Marine Arthur L. Salt Jr. while he was home on leave. They married September 16, 1944 in San Diego, California. He died January 22, 2008. She was a homemaker and a substitute teacher in the Canby School District. She was a member of Canby United Methodist Church and the Canby Garden Club. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, painting, and gardening. Survivors include her son, Arthur III of Sparks, Nevada; daughters, Susan Ronfeld of Oregon City and Barbara Becker of Portland; five grand children; five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, at 3 p.m. at Canby United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Shimer officiating. Memorial Contribution may be made to the church. Arrangements entrusted to Canby Funeral Chapel. Family is encouraged to provide an obituary or information that allows for an obituary to be written by our staff