Kathleen Logan
April 30, 2009
SPRINGFIELD — Kathleen A. Logan of Springfield died April 27 of complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was 66.
She was born March 22, 1943, in Eugene to Frank and Catherine Weber Pattison. She grew up in Eugene, graduatted from high school here and married Owen Logan here on June 9, 1961.
Her home and family were the most impotant things in her life.
She leaves behind Owen, her son Stuart, daughters Rachelle Owen and Jennifer Hancock, sister Lestelle Anderson, eight much-loved grandkids and three treasured great-grandkids.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Kathleen’s family is planning a gathering later.
Donna Hill
April 30, 2009
Donna L. Hill of Eugene died April 12, 2009. She was 65.
She was born June 10, 1943, in Toledo, Oregon to Donald and Barbara Branscomb Hill.
She held a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and worked for the Eugene Public Library for many years.
She is survived by a brother, James Hill of King City, Oregon.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
Tyler Sparks
April 30, 2009
Tyler William Dean Sparks of Eugene died April 26, 2009. He was 20.
A private family service is planned.
He was born Feb. 18, 1989, in Eugene to Bill and Cathy Sparks.
Survivors include his parents; his grandparents, Boyd and Bev Wilson and Rita Sparks; and a sibling, Nathan Sparks of Springfield.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
Contributions in Tyler’s memory may be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland.
Gene Henson
April 30, 2009
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield for Fairl Gene Henson of Eugene. He died April 27 of cancer at age 66.
He was born Sept. 13, 1942, in Mansfield, Ark., to Cazzle and Reva Golden Henson. He married Barbara Keck on May 30, 1964, in Downing, Calif.
Henson served in the Navy for nine years, including service in Vietnam. He held an associate’s degree from Rogue Community College.
He worked in water well and pump service and owned Rogue Pump Service and Henson’s Cleaners in Grants Pass. He worked for Pony Express for five years and was a health records specialist in the transcription department at Sacred Heart Hospital for nine years.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Cara Steinkamp of Salem, Nancy Henson-Ator of Portland and Julie Neal of Mukilteo, Wash.; four sons, Michael Henson of Oak Harbor, Wash., Richard Henson of Orting, Wash., Jeramy Henson of San Diego and James Kintigh of Bonney Lake, Wash.; three siblings, Larry Henson of Santa Clara, Calif., Scott Hamblin of Seattle and Margo Keck of Hemet, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to Hospice of Sacred Heart or to St. Vincent de Paul for First Place Family.
Karen Ambrose
April 30, 2009
Karen Sue Ambrose of Eugene died April 26 of kidney failure. She was 65. No service is planned.
She was born March 17, 1945, in Long Beach, Calif., to Parry and Johanna Kinsinger Ambrose.
She graduated from high school in Riverside, Calif. She was a production recorder for Chef Francisco in Eugene for 22 years and worked for Golden Temple Sunshine Yogi Tea for 10 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Johanna Ambrose of Eugene; a brother, Jim Ambrose II of Eugene; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Charles Eddings
April 28, 2009
Charles Andrew Eddings passed away April 26, 2009. He was 82.
Mr. Eddings was born January 27, 1927 in Hickory Flat, Mississippi to James and RosaMae (Thompson) Eddings. He married Clara Wallace in Leggett, California in 1948.
After graduating from high school, he served in the Army during WWII. When he returned home he became a minister and was self-employed in the logging industry.
He is survived by his children, Molly Hawkins of Eugene,Oregon, Rosie Fredrickson of Prineville, Oregon, Susan Brougher of Springfield, Oregon, Charles Eddings II of Willamina, Oregon and James Eddings of Vancouver, Washington; by his siblings, Edward Eddings of California, Alice Weatherly and Leathie Houston, both of Mississippi and Tom Eddings of Arkansas; and by eleven much-loved grandkids and four treasured great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by Clara on January 3, 2001.
A funeral will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:00 pm at New Life Church in Springfield, Oregon. Burial will be held at 3:30 pm at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Oregon. Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in charge of arrangements.
Robert Eskue
April 28, 2009
Robert Dumont Eskue passed away April 25, 2009. He was 73.
He was born September 25, 1935 in Ivanhoe, Texas to Rayford and Alma (Haggard) Eskue. Bob married Irene Martin December 26, 1967 in Vancouver, Washington.
He had an Associates Degree in Forestry from Lane Community College and worked for a while with Georgia-Pacific and Giustina Brothers Lumber Co.. He also worked as a commercial fisherman, owned his own cedar shake business and had a lot of miles under his belt as a long-haul trucker.
He is survived by a very warm and loving family: by his dear wife, Irene; by sons Virgil, Shane and Shawn Martin; by his sister, Barbara Grout; and by ten ten treasured grandkids and two very, very special great-grandkids.
He will be greatly missed.
Elizabeth Norris
April 28, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Norris passed away April 25, 2009 in Eugene. She was 94.
Mrs. Norris was born June 17, 1914 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to William Almond Hemenway and Ora Elizabeth Read Hemenway. She married William F. Norris in Cottage Grove on November 19, 1939.
Mrs. Norris was a registered nurse and had worked for 25 years at Ivorena Care Center in Eugene. She was a member of First Christian Church of Springfield and a life member of Blue River Chapter #158 of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and family gatherings.
Bill died June 22, 1980.
She is survived by her son, Paul Norris of Keizer, OR.
Robert Wilhite
April 27, 2009
Robert Michael Wilhite was born October 4, 1941 in Nampa, Idaho to William and Aluta (Nelson) Wilhite. He married Linda Robinson on January 1, 1962 in John Day, Oregon.
In his younger years he worked in auto parts sales, and loved it. In 1971 he moved to Hawaii and sold insurance for a while. In 1975 he became a purchasing manager with C. Brewer Co. In later years he became a contract administrator for airport and highway development. Bob had a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Templeton University.
Bob passed away April 24, 2009 from the effects of cancer. He was just 67. He was a great guy with a terrific sense of humor, and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; by his children, Bob Jr. of Eugene, Sherrie Brittig of Ohio, Deborah Van Cleave of Chula Vista, California and Christopher of Springfield; by his mother, Mrs. Aluta Wilhite of Meridian, Idaho; his sister Peggie Stricklin of Meridian, Idaho and by two grandkids and six step-grandkids.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9th at 3:00 pm at River Road Baptist Church in Eugene. Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service (485-6659) is assisting the family with arrangements.
Margaret Walker Pengelly
April 27, 2009
On April 24th at the age of 94, Peg Pengelly left us to join her ancestors. Peg was born in St. Charles Missouri but lived her active life in Spokane Washington, graduating from Hillyard high School and attending Washington State College.
She married Jack Pengelly, (who preceded her in death) and together they raised 3 children in the Spokane Valley. Peg and Jack, with close family friends, completed a cedar log cabin on the west shore of Priest Lake providing idyllic summer outings for the two extended families for generations. To help her young family, Peg worked many years in a medical office as receptionist/scheduler/bookkeeper. After retirement, in order to be closer to children and grandchildren, Peg & Jack moved to Eugene Oregon as Jack’s health was deteriorating. During her Eugene years Peg enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, bridge and many new friends.
She is survived by a daughter, Nonie Mansfield of Eugene and a son, Sam Pengelly of Klamath Falls, (son David is deceased), 8 grandchildrren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Andreasons of Springfield Oregon is handling the cremation. No service is planned. This summer Peg’s family will spread her ashes under a big, healthy tree at her beloved Priest Lake. Remember Peg by planting something yourself.