Sullishak Beach cabin - Lincoln Beach, Oregon

The Sullivan and Diviney Families

Chapter 8 of 8 · book pages 99–110

This chapter includes pictures of the extended Sullivan and Diviney families, with highlights of key family members who have played roles in maintaining and enjoying Sullishak over the years.

A place of honor goes to: Wes Sullivan (who along with Elsie built Sullishak) and his mother, Orma Sullivan (who purchased the land and paid for the initial materials). Sadly, neither of these remarkable people are still with us.
A place of honor goes to: Wes Sullivan (who along with Elsie built Sullishak) and his mother, Orma Sullivan (who purchased the land and paid for the initial materials). Sadly, neither of these remarkable people are still with us.
Steve Sullivan in 1947 -- about the time construction first started on the Lincoln Beach cabin.
Steve Sullivan in 1947 -- about the time construction first started on the Lincoln Beach cabin.
Steve, Nancy, and yet another kid on the couch in the corner of the Sullivan beach cabin.
Steve, Nancy, and yet another kid on the couch in the corner of the Sullivan beach cabin.
Steve Sullivan’s comment about this picture which was taken in Sullishak’s front yard: “I think my parents thought it was cute when we wore these hats but my recollection was of being a clown.”
Steve Sullivan’s comment about this picture which was taken in Sullishak’s front yard: “I think my parents thought it was cute when we wore these hats but my recollection was of being a clown.”
Four of Orma Sullivan’s great-grandchildren on Sullishak’s front porch steps: Molly, Ana, Mary, and Mick.
Four of Orma Sullivan’s great-grandchildren on Sullishak’s front porch steps: Molly, Ana, Mary, and Mick.
Elsie and Wes Sullivan cracking crabs in the combined dining room/living room/kitchen at Sullishak.
Elsie and Wes Sullivan cracking crabs in the combined dining room/living room/kitchen at Sullishak.
The Sullivan and Diviney Families - photo 7
Wes and son Bill at Sullishak
Wes and son Bill at Sullishak
Dave, Bill, Wes and Janell at Lincoln beach just below Sullishak
Dave, Bill, Wes and Janell at Lincoln beach just below Sullishak
A Brownell cousin reunion at Sullishak around 1981. Back row: Mike, Janet, Dave, Steve, Martha, Margret, Bob, and Debbie. Front row: Tom and Jackson, Ian and Janell, Kathy, Bill
A Brownell cousin reunion at Sullishak around 1981. Back row: Mike, Janet, Dave, Steve, Martha, Margret, Bob, and Debbie. Front row: Tom and Jackson, Ian and Janell, Kathy, Bill
Elsie and Wes Sullivan in Sullishak’s living room with grandchildren Mary and Molly.
Elsie and Wes Sullivan in Sullishak’s living room with grandchildren Mary and Molly.
Ian and Mary defending their forts at Fishing Rock on Lincoln Beach.
Ian and Mary defending their forts at Fishing Rock on Lincoln Beach.
The Sullivan and Diviney Families - photo 13
Ana, Molly, Mick, Ian, Karen, and Mary at Sullishak
Ana, Molly, Mick, Ian, Karen, and Mary at Sullishak
The Sullivan family around 1981: Dave, Janet, Nancy, Steve, Bill, Karin, Chris, Janell, Elsie and Wes
The Sullivan family around 1981: Dave, Janet, Nancy, Steve, Bill, Karin, Chris, Janell, Elsie and Wes

The Diviney Family

The Diviney Family owns half of Sullishak, so it’s appropriate to show pictures of them.

The Diviney clan meets at Sullishak for the first time! Top row: Amber, Jarod, Glade, Amber, Glenn, Robin and Taylor. Second row: Rebecca, Danielle, Barbara, Marge, Chris, April, Kristen. Third row: Gavin, Felicia, Eli, Stephanie.
The Diviney clan meets at Sullishak for the first time! Top row: Amber, Jarod, Glade, Amber, Glenn, Robin and Taylor. Second row: Rebecca, Danielle, Barbara, Marge, Chris, April, Kristen. Third row: Gavin, Felicia, Eli, Stephanie.
Glenn contemplates the vast expanse of the Pacific ocean at Sullishak while Robin shows disdain.
Glenn contemplates the vast expanse of the Pacific ocean at Sullishak while Robin shows disdain.
Robin ready to catch Taylor at Sullishak.
Robin ready to catch Taylor at Sullishak.
Amber Knowland and kids
Amber Knowland and kids
Stephanie and Justine both play at the beach … but a decade has passed between these two pictures.
Stephanie and Justine both play at the beach … but a decade has passed between these two pictures.
The Sullivan and Diviney Families - photo 21

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