LaVere E. Sage LaVere E. Sage died March 7, 2005, at age 91. LaVere E. Babb was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Hardin, Colo. She owned and drove for a log truck company. In 1941, she moved to Portland. In 1941, she married Howard; he is no longer living. There are no known immediate survivors. Arrangements by Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes. Friday, March 11, 2005 Portland Oregonian