Lois Strain
July 30, 2010
Lois Emma Strain was Born February 26, 1916, in Page, North Dakota, as Lois Senn, the daughter of Albert and Fannie Senn. She attended public school in Page, and after graduation, she attended Agricultural College in Fargo, North Dakota aspiring to be a teacher. She is survived by her sisters, Iva Forte and Ruth Dicks, daughters Evelyn Olson, Joyce Barber, Linda Carlisle, Carol Wright, and a son Steven Strain. She has 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Lois raised her daughters on a small farm near Page, and eventually moved them to town to attend school. She was active in the Methodist Church, the North Dakota Homemakers organization and as leader for her girls’ Happy Larks 4-H group while also operating the town’s Creamery.
In 1953 she moved her daughters to Seattle and worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company. In 1954 Lois married Frank Strain, and they became proud parents of son Steven. When Steve started school, Lois worked as a receptionist and office manager for a group of doctors for over ten years. After Frank’s early retirement from Boeing in the early seventies, they moved the family to the Eugene area. Frank and Lois owned and operated Springfield Appliance sales & repair shop in Springfield until Frank’s health forced him to sell the store.
Lois worked with seniors for the next 12 years at Green Valley Care Center where she loved the residents and was loved by them in return. She finally retired in 1987 at the age of 71; but she didn’t really retire! After Frank died in 1989, Lois staffed a crisis line for Women Space for several years. She was active in her church, staffing the front office during the week and working with FISH (a program to feed the less fortunate). She was always ready to help wherever there was a need. Her love of gardening which began in her early days on the farm, was always a great source of pride and her garden was always filled with flowers, fruit, and birds and squirrels that she kept well supplied.
She died July 14, of age-related causes at the age of 94. Lois loved her family, her church, her friends, and she will be deeply missed by all.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Wesley United Methodist Church on the corner of Cal Young & Oakway Rd. for Lois. Donations can be made in Lois’s name to Womenspace of Eugene, P.O. Box 50127, Eugene, OR 97405.
Victor “Bob” Moore
July 26, 2010
Victor Robert “Bob” Moore of Eugene died July 24 of age-related causes at age 88. No service is planned.
Mr. Moore was born on June 26, 1922 in Klamath Falls, OR to James Arthur and Dorothy Carroll-Grieb Moore. He and his wife, Barbara, were married in 1943 in Oakland, CA.
He graduated from University High School in Eugene and served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He owned McCullough Chain Saw and Medford Yamaha in Medford, OR for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of almost 67 years; a daughter, Jo Dell Offord of Eugene and two grandchidlren, Casey Offord and Jaime Hornstra of Seattle, WA. A son, Thomas Robert Moore, preceded him in death in 2005.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation and Burial Services. Remembrances may be made to Sacred Heart Hospice, 1121 Fairfield Ave., Eugene OR 97402.
Loren Bowman
July 22, 2010
MONROE — The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Monroe Methodist Church for Loren Douglas Bowman of Monroe. Loren died July 17 at age 57.
He was born Nov. 15, 1952, in Lewistown, Mont., to Sam and Alice Larsen Bowman. He married Victoria Spurgeon on April 6, 1991, in Monroe.
He served in the Navy in Vietnam from 1971 to 1974 and later worked as an auto mechanic. Loren was an important part of Monroe–he had a lot of friends and was a big part of the community food bank.
Survivors include his loving wife; three daughters, Corina Edwards of Creswell, Sammi Giro of Medford and Sunny Murray of Eugene; a son, David Roberts II of Monroe; five brothers, Bob of Eugene, Dom, Curtis and Sam, all of Monroe, and Jeff of Winchester Bay; and a sister, Mary Lou Maudlin of Monroe. Loren was special and will be deeply missed by many.
Burial will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Park in Junction City. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services in Springfield. Remembrances may be made to the Monroe Food Bank.
Gladys Jacobs
July 16, 2010
Gladys E. Jacobs of Walterville passed away peacefully July 15 of age related causes. She was96.
Gladys was born October 7, 1913 in Newton, Iowa. During the Great Depression she moved with her family to Los Angeles, CA. She married Paul Jacobs in 1934, and together they owned and operated a nursery in Inglewood, CA. Gladys lived in Walterville with her nephew’s family during the past 16 years.
Her husband and son Donald preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Sue Perkins of Captain Cook, HI, Granddaughters Erin Jacobs of Ontario, CA and Kristen Holland of San Francisco, CA, Grandson Craig Truman of Novato, CA, nephew Steve Denison and great-nephew Lon Denison of Walterville, OR.
Burial will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, CA.
Robert Leslie Smith
July 16, 2010
Bob Smith was born October 19, 1946 in Eugene, Oregon to Delbert and Wanda (Wood) Smith.
He lived his whole life in the Eugene-Springfield-Coburg area, graduating from South Eugene High School in 1964. He then went into the army, serving in Viet Nam from 66-68. Bob got an Associates Degree from Lane Community College in Electrical Technology, but most people probably know him as owner of Foreign Parts 
West Auto Wrecking (1978-90) and Foreign Parts West Auto Body (1990-2010). He married Gail Boyum June 7, 1980 in Lake Tahoe, and together they made a beautiful little family.
Bob unfortunately came down with cancer. A living celebration of his life was held April 24, 2010 at Bob and Gail’s home and well over a hundred of their friends came to share their love and say good-bye. It was a very touching a dear time and Bob loved it.
On July 15, 2010 Bob left us. He leaves behind his dear wife Gail; their son Kelly Gene Smith and his wife Tristen, of Eugene; their daughter Tracy Gail (Smith) Dupuis and her husband Joel, of Independence, Oregon and Bob’s sister Carol Smith of Elmira, Oregon. Their much-anticipated first grandchild, Trinity Elizabeth Dupuis is due in September, 2010.
Bob’s ashes will be placed in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Coburg. Those wishing to honor him may make financial contributions to the Willamette Valley Cancer, 520 Country Club Road, Eugene OR 97401.
Brent D. Carpenter
July 13, 2010
Wonderful father, husband, brother and uncle left us July 12, 2010. He leaves behind wife Sally, pets McKenzike and Misha, sisters Keitha and Shelle and mother Betty.
Brent loved helping others and served his community with pride. He had a great love for the outdoors and adventure. He will be missed and remembered by many.
Brent did not want a funeral and his wife would ask people to donate or walk to the Relay For Life.
Wanda Black
July 12, 2010
Wanda L. Black of Eugene died July 7 of cancer. She was 78. No service is planned.
She was born Dec. 23, 1931, in Venice, Calif., to Carl and Mary Anderson Feist. She married Lynn Black on May 23, 1954 in Eugene. He died in 1997.
She graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1950 and was a homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Laurie Clithero of Junction City, Leslie McCormick of West Virginia and Lynn Black of Springfield; a stepson, Gary of Oregon; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A son, Kevin, died previously.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services in Springfield. Remembrances to American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Florence Eason
July 12, 2010
Florence Edyth “Edie” Eason of Springfield died June 8 of pancreatic cancer. She was 56. A memorial service is planned for later.
She was born March 12, 1954, in La Grande.
Survivors include a son, Joe Guarino of Prineville; a brother, Robert Rolly of Springfield; a sister, Andrea Rolly of Michigan; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
Mary Wolgamott
July 12, 2010
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at 13266 Highway 36 in Swisshome for Mary Ann Wolgamott of Swisshome, who died July 6 of age-related causes. She was 85.
She was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Loma, Colo., to John and Luce Gomez.
She married Joseph Wolgamott in 1946.
She worked for the Swisshome post office for 28 years.
Survivors include three sons, Kenny of Crooked River Ranch, Dee of Elmira, and Rick of Swisshome; two sisters, Vicki Rhodes of Eugene and Isabell Marez of Nampa, Idaho; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A son, Gary Wolgamott, died previously.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
Kenneth Wick
July 12, 2010
A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Firs Bowl in Eugene for Kenneth Ivar “Pa” Wick of Springfield, who died June 18 at age 69.
He was born Sept. 30, 1940, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Erling and Ailie Kunto Wick.
He married Thresea Scoby White on July 22, 1982, in Aberdeen. She died Sept. 10, 2003.
He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1958. He worked as a drywaller.
Survivors include four daughters, Ryssa Eaton and Lyssa Hogarty, both of Hoquiam, Wash., Kerie Blackburn of Springfield, and Jamie Benner of Alaska; two sisters, Janet Layng of Tacoma and Chris Hull of Astoria; and eight grandchildren.
Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield.