Linda Willey
1956-2003
Eugene resident Linda D. Willey, who was born in Cottage Grove, died Jan. 3 of a stroke. She was 46.
Ms. Willey was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Cottage Grove to Donald and Sally Arnalz Willey.
She attended Springfield High School. She lived in New Bern, N.C., before returning to this area in 1993. She enjoyed camping, fishing and rock hounding. She especially enjoyed shopping for second-hand goods. She was a member of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars in Springfield.
Survivors include her parents of Springfield; a son, Derek Willey of Eugene; a brother, Douglas Willey of Springfield; and two sisters, Janet Sullivan and Phyllis Doane, both of Springfield.
A celebration of life potluck was held Jan. 10 at the Springfield Moose Lodge. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.
Polly Luce
1922-2003
A celebration of life will be held March 10 for "Polly" Dulcine Luce of Dorena, who died March 1 of age-related causes. She was 80.
She was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Gagen, Wis., to Valentine and Isabelle Macheichok. She grew up and attended school in Wisconsin, graduating from Crandon High School.
She married Henry "Hank" Luce in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 6, 1944. He died Feb. 5, 1983.
She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Cottage Grove. Her family and church were foremost in her life. She was a homemaker and enjoyed camping, particularly at the coast. She was an accomplished cook known for making excellent bread.
Luce is survived by two sons, Terry of Eugene and Hank and wife Jean of Midwest City, Okla.; four daughters, Ede and husband Gary Heykamp of Dorena, Myra and husband Jim Yourdon of Cottage Grove, Peggy and husband K.O. Towery of Arizona City, Ariz., and Kathy and husband Sean of Cottage Grove; two sisters, Edith Karr of Bradenton, Fla., and Julietta Howe of Ely, Minn.; a brother, Harry Macheichok of Rhinelander, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A sister, Violetta Luce, preceded her in death.
Monday's celebration of life will be 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Cottage Grove. A private cremation was held under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
Max Allen
1921-2003
Former Cottage Grove resident Max L. Allen of Eugene died April 9 of cancer. He was 81.
Allen was born Nov. 20, 1921, in Chanute, Kan., to Joseph and Clara Gish Allen. He married Verna Kimball on May 25, 1946.
He lived in Sedan, Kan., Redding, Calif., Grants Pass, and Albert Lea, Minn., before moving to this area 36 years ago. He lived in Cottage Grove before settling in Eugene.
He attended Kansas State College. He served in the Army for four years during World War II and was stationed in North Africa and the South Pacific. He worked as a manager at Weyerhaeuser for 30 years and was once recognized as manager of the year. He was a life member of Hoo-Hoo International, a fraternal society of the forest products industry.
His interests included fishing, hunting, traveling, University of Oregon sports and investing. He was a life-member of the Elks.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Bruce of Eugene; a daughter, Barbara Zentner of Springfield; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
No service is planned. England's Eugene Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Sacred Heart.
Lauren Nelson
1915-2003
Lauren Donald "Larry" Nelson of Cottage Grove died June 8. He was 87.
Nelson was born Aug. 12, 1915, in Bridge to Donald and Laura Hauser Nelson. He married Marybeth Barton in Washington on Aug. 12, 1944.
He moved to Portland in 1943 and settled in Cottage Grove 25 years ago.
He grew up working in the woods as a logger, where he learned many jobs. He also worked in the Portland shipyards.
He enjoyed sports and was an accomplished bowler and golfer. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica at church and other occasions. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and a Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Norma Wetzell of Tigard; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
No service is planned. Burial will be at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Lane Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Allen
1938-2003
Former Cottage Grove resident Eugene A Allen died of lung cancer on March 25. He was 64.
Gene was born in Odom, Ga., on Nov. 28, 1938.
He lived in Cottage Grove for 13 years and in Marino Valley, Calif., for the last 17 years.
He married Colleen Harwell on May 15, 1971, in San Jose, Calif.
He was an electrical superintendent for 42 years and also served in the Army. His favorite accomplishment was becoming assistant pastor of Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship, where he and his wife helped plant the church in 1996.
He life was spent loving the Lord and his family and helping others. He will be deeply missed.
Gene is survived by his wife; five daughters, Marygene Menke of Texas, Rebekah Stamp of Montana, and Shelly Davey, Sheila Garey and Shannon Davey, all of Oregon; a son, Geno of California; 22 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 17 brothers and sisters.
He had planned to move back to his much-loved "adopted" home town of Cottage Grove to spend his retirement years.
Leslie Lemmon
1927-2003
Leslie Patrick Lemmon of Cottage Grove died June 16 of cancer. He was 75.
Lemmon was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Copalis, Wash., to Lloyd and Lela Bell Powell Lemmon.
Before moving to Cottage Grove 44 years ago, he lived in Bandon.
He worked as a tree faller. His interests included his home and yard, and outdoor activities. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Cottage Grove.
Survivors include two sons, Michael and Allan, both of Cottage Grove; two brothers, Jack of Cottage Grove and Jerry of Louisiana; and five grandchildren. His wife, Beatrice Hayes Lemmon, died Feb. 7, 1989.
A funeral service was held June 20 at Brumbaugh Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Oregon.
Tom Lundy
1956-2003
Services will be March 8 for Tom Lundy of Cottage Grove, who died Feb. 27 of pancreatic cancer. He was 46.
He was born Nov. 26, 1956, in San Pedro, Calif., to Ken and Rena Lundy.
He moved to Cottage Grove at age 5. He attended London Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School, and graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1974.
Upon graduation, he worked at Crater Lake National Park and Heath Logging Company and later became a registered nurse. He worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene in the emergency department, ICU and short-stay unit. He loved his profession and took great pride in his work.
He married Nancy Diane Newton on June 5, 1984.
Lundy was a history buff and loved poetry, Greek mythology and English literature. He also enjoyed ping-pong, tennis, chess, swimming, cooking, camping, and most of all his family.
He is survived by his mother and beloved wife; daughters Ramie of Eugene and Lindsay of Cottage Grove; son David of Los Angeles; sister Christine Kopachik of Cottage Grove; brothers Danny Armas and Ron and Jim Lundy, all of Cottage Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews, all in the Lane County area.
Saturday's service will be at 1 p.m. at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. A private cremation has been held.
Virginia Hutchins
1926-2003
Virginia May Hutchins of Creswell died March 24 of age-related causes. She was 77.
Hutchins was born Jan. 27, 1926, in White City, Ill., to Jessie and Mary Zumwalt. She married Elmer Hutchins in Illinois in 1946. He died in 1979.
She was a homemaker and lived in Marcola before settling in Creswell seven years ago. She was a member of the Neighborhood Watch in Marcola and patrolled her neighborhood with a CB radio. Her handle was "Co-pilot."
Her interests included watching television, traveling and camping.
She enjoyed caring for her pets and spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son, Larry Gehrig of Litchfield, Ill.; two brothers, Charles and Herbert Zumwalt, both of Litchfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild.
A son, Joseph Gehrig, died Oct. 31, 1991.
A private family gathering was held. Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Don Mefford
1930-2003
Don Taylor Mefford of Cottage Grove died March 18 of congestive heart failure. He was 72.
Mefford was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Bloomfield, Neb., to Taylor and Caroline Mefford. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in Nebraska. He lived for many years in Norfolk, Neb., moving to Phoenix, Ariz., in the early 1980s and to Cottage Grove in 2002.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
He married Mary Kaye Bazille in Phoenix in 1988. She preceded him in death.
He was Superintendent of Highway Department of Roads in Norfolk for 25 years, then was Superintendent Supervisor Department of Highways in Phoenix for 13 years.
He enjoyed watching college football and was an avid Cornhusker fan. He also enjoyed playing golf. He was a life member of VFW Post 1644 in Norfolk.
Survivors include five daughters, Karen Klug of York, Neb., Nancy Terril of Pierce, Neb., Sherry Magwire of Omaha, Neb., Marsha West of Yucca Valley, Calif., and Amy Hoffman of Cottage Grove; five sons, Greg and Mike of Norfolk, Brian of Lincoln, Neb., Kevin of Las Vegas, Nev., and Nick Tennis of Salinas, Calif.; seven sisters, Vivian Frank, Marvil Lukins, Nila Scaatler, Judy Skriven, Linda Huttman, Dorothy Downey and Lois Roseburg; two brothers, Ferdy and Jack; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Two brothers, Jerry and Pete, died previously.
Services in Norfolk were planned. Inurnment is at Prospect Hills Cemetery in Norfolk.
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Tharp Sr.
1920-2003
Joseph Owen Tharp Sr. of Drain died March 22 of age-related causes. He was 82.
Tharp was born April 28, 1920, in Snyder, Texas, to James Tharp and Annie Thruston. He married his wife, Geraldine, in Indio, Calif., in September 1946.
As a young man he worked as a cowboy at several ranches throughout Texas and Nevada. He studied general education, mechanics and welding at The College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif. He served in the Army in six major campaigns as a radio/telephone operator with the 7th Cavalry Division during World War II.
He worked as a deputy sheriff for the Roswell Police Department in New Mexico and as a security officer for Global International. He also worked as a minister and started several churches in California and New Mexico before retiring and moving to Drain in 1984. He enjoyed camping and fishing, especially on the Snake River.
Survivors include his wife, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grand-children.
A private memorial service was held. Myrtle Grove Funeral Services in Coquille is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Ewing
1928-2004
LeRoy Ewing, of St. Helens and formerly of Cottage Grove, died at the age of 76 April 29 of cancer.
Ewing was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Cottage Grove to Roy and Marie Ewing. He married Ruth Poole in Eugene in 1948. She died in 1982.
He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1946 and lived here until the mid-1950s.
He served in the U.S. Navy for two years.
He worked as a truck driver in the logging and concrete industries in Oregon and California.
His interests included sports and he enjoyed his grandchildren.
Survivors include a son: Dennis of St. Helens; two brothers: Fay of Eugene and Don of Tehachapi, Calif; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held May 7 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Leland "Lee" Vaughn
1926-2004
Henry Leland "Lee" Vaughn, a Cottage Grove resident since 1961, died May 2 at the age of 77 from age-related causes.
He was born June 16, 1926, in Lake City, Ark., to Will and Nancy Vaughn. He graduated from high school in California and moved to Cottage Grove in 1961. He studied at Lane Community College to become a millwright and completed classes in half the normal time.
He served three tours in the U.S. Army from April 27, 1946, to Oct. 3, 1951.
In Cottage Grove he worked at Heart Newspapers. He then worked his way up in the mills and retired from Weyerhaeuser Co. in 1987.
He married Alice Watts in Walker March 29, 1980.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock collecting and watching "Jeopardy."
He was a member of the Moose and Elks lodges and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Vaughn.
He is survived by his wife; stepchildren: Debbie Maddox of Oakland and Rod Elliott of Sutherlin; six grandchildren and several of nieces and nephews.
Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Lane Rural Fire and Rescue.
Edith "Louise" Boustead
1921-2004
Edith "Louise" Boustead, a 44-resident of Cottage Grove, died May 6 at the age of 83 from cancer.
She was born April 9, 1921, in Winterset, Iowa, to Frank and Mary Cooper.
She married Joseph Emge in 1937 and he died in 1950. She married Robert Boustead March 24, 1957, in Woodbine, Iowa. They moved to Cottage Grove in 1960.
Above all, her family was of utmost importance to her. She also enjoyed painting, sewing, basket making, flowers and crafts.
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Altar Society and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for over 43 years.
Survivors include her husband; sons: Eric Emge of Albany and Bobby Boustead of Seattle, Wash.; daughters: Judith Connole and Beverly Ward of Cottage Grove, Jean Duncan of Eugene and Anna Reich of Salem; sister: Frances of Sioux City, Iowa; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A recitation of Rosary was held May 9 at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. A service was held May 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and interment
was at Sears Cemetery in Cottage Grove.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401.
Vesta Bell Edin
1920-2004
Vesta Bell Edin, of Tigard, died May 1 at the age of 83 from cancer.
She was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Rainer to Wilson and Alice Lowman.
She attended one year of college.
She married James Edin in Eugene Jan. 4, 1941.
She formerly lived in Yoncalla from 1946 to 1980, Tillamook from 1980 to 1996, and Eugene from 1996 until she moved to Tigard to be with family two years ago.
She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for a family logging business.
She enjoyed reading.
She was a member of Westside Christian Church in Eugene and the Tillamook Christian Church. She was also a member of the Tillamook Grange.
Survivors include her husband; sons: Phillip Edin of Tigard and Terrence Edin of Lexington, Ky.; sisters-in-law: Wilma Stoddard and Lillian Lowman of Elmira; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A service was held May 6 at Lane Memorial Chapel and interment
was at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Arrangements were under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tigard Christian Church, 13405 S.W. Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223.
Mary Agnes Giesel
1923-2004
Mary Agnes Giesel, 81, of Dorena died Friday at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital in Springfield.
Mrs. Giesel was born May 4, 1923, in Nashua, Mont.
She married Joseph Giesel June 19, 1942. She and her husband moved to Oceanside, Calif., where her husband was stationed at Camp Pendleton. They lived in Oceanside for 35 years before retiring to their home in Dorena, where she lived for the past 22 years.
She was a homemaker and loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She loved gardening, sewing, needlework, cooking, camping, traveling, reading, playing cards, puzzles and helping neighbors.
She is survived by her husband: Joseph Giesel of Dorena; sons: Gerald Giesel and his wife, Kathleen, of Los Banos, Calif.; Ronald Giesel and his wife, Beverly, of Rowland Heights, Calif.; and Michael Giesel and wife, Denise, of Oceanside, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Private memorial services were arranged.
Remembrances may be made to the charity or organization of choice.
Alice Peterson
1925-2004
Alice Peterson, a 60-year resident of the area, died April 30 at the age of 78 from complications due to open heart surgery and diabetes.
She was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Sisseton, S.D., to John and Inas Berquist. She completed school through ninth grade in Hood River.
She married Orville Peterson in Albany Sept. 1, 1945.
She previously lived in South Dakota, California and Hood River.
She was a homemaker and worked at A&P Slat Co.
She enjoyed crocheting, reading, music and her greatgrandchildren. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and a past grand matriarch of Oregon for the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law: Billie and Darryl Crooks of Creswell; daughter: Bonnie Settera of Springfield; brother: Calvin Berquist of Cottage Grove; grandchildren: Darin and Jennifer Crooks of Cottage Grove, Terisa Settera of Springfield and Timothy Settera of Springfield; and great-grandchildren: Autumn and Derek Crooks and Julie, Talama and Marcus Settera. She was also loved by Mykael McMahan.
A visitation was held May 5 at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. A funeral was held at Smith-Lund-Mill Funeral Chapel May 6 and nurnment was at Willamette National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent in lieu of flowers to Eugene Diabetes Association.
Gordon David Magnusson
1932-2004
Gordon David Magnusson, a 65-year resident of Cottage Grove, died April 29 at the age of 71.
He was born Oct. 17, 1932, to Salem and Hilda Magnusson in Saginaw.
He married Patricia Martin in Cottage Grove April 8, 1955. He graduated from Cottage Grove High School. He attended Eugene Vocational from 1957-1959 and took various classes at Lane Community College.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He was retired from Champion Friction Co. in Eugene.
His hobbies were fishing, all youth sports and his grandchildren.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Independent Order of Foresters.
Survivors include his wife; daughter and son-in-law: Debra and Todd Maus of Cottage Grove; granddaughters: Delsey and Demi Maus of Cottage Grove; brother: Don Magnusson of Washington; and sister: Caroline Klansnic of Cottage Grove.
No service was planned. Andreason's Cremation and Burial Service was in charge of arrangements.
Harriet Elizabeth Watson
Harriet Elizabeth Watson, 83, of Cottage Grove, died April 30 in Oregon City.
She was born in Bartley, Neb., to Hiram and Jane McCord. No date of birth was given. She was a high school graduate.
She married LeRoy Watson in Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 18, 1940.
She formerly lived in Roseburg. She was a 35-year resident of Cottage Grove.
She was a homemaker and was part owner and operator of Kirk's Village Bakery.
She enjoyed sewing and cake decorating.
Survivors include sons: Bob Watson of Haines, Alaska, Butch Watson of Oregon City, Larry Watson of Salem, Jim Watson of Cottage Grove, Elmer Watson of Oceanside, Calif., and Roy Watson of Beaverton; daughters: Diane Burson of Beaverton and Rita Berger of Carmel Valley, Calif.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A service and interment
was held May 7 at Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Smith-Lund-Mills was in charge of arrangements.
Velma H. Kirk
1916-2004
Velma H. Kirk, 88, of Springfield, died Friday of age-related causes.
A service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Brumbaugh Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Visitation was scheduled Tuesday at Smith-Lund-Mills Chapel.
She was born April 2, 1916, to Bert and Minnie Myers of Latham. She grew up and attended school in Cottage Grove.
She married Harold Kirk July 22, 1933, in Cottage Grove.
She also lived in the Pleasant Hill and the Jasper area for 20 years. She was a supervisor at Row Crop Farming.
She was a bean boss for Olsen Farms in Dexter and subcontracted with other farms. She owned and operated the Jasper Restaurant for a number of years and worked at the Pleasant Hill Café. She sold Shaklee products and was an entrepreneur.
She was an active member of the Central Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Springfield and was baptized in 1955. She enjoyed crocheting, reading the Bible and canning salsa.
Survivors include seven daughters: Neva Jean Baird, Myrna Lee Buss, Erla Faye Squire, Darla Kay Lauzon and Ronda Gay Prewitt of Springfield, Elva Gail Townley of Pleasant Hill and Velda Zee Hysell of Albany; three sons: Darrel Marvin Kirk of Dexter, Royce Neil Kirk of Prineville and Tracy Carl Kirk of Springfield; a brother: Loren Leonard Myers of Cottage Grove; a sister: Erma Z. Green of Eugene; 41 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
