See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten.

Jean Morris passed away August 11, 2017 while residing at River Grove Memory Care in Eugene, Oregon.

She was born May 25, 1935 in Ellensburg, Washington to Virginia Alice Morrison and Robert Rye Chambers. She was adopted by her step-father, Frank Coleman, in 1942. Jean married Charles Ross Simmons in Creswell, OR on August 29, 1952, later divorced and married Robert Ray Morris in Eugene, OR on October 8, 1960.

Jean lived south of Cottage Grove, OR and attended Latham and Cottage Grove Union High Schools. She lived most of her years in Eugene, and Springfield, OR. Jean and her husband Bob enjoyed family, their pool, trips to the coast and their dogs and cats.

Jean is survived by her sons Michael Simmons and Patrick Simmons, her grandson Chad Simmons, granddaughter Katie Ann Coghill (Adrian), great-grandchildren Madysin and Wyatt Coghill. She is also survived by her brother Ray Coleman (Sharon) of Gold Bar, WA. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Robert "Bob" Morris.

Jean was always there to lend a helping hand, she was loved dearly by her family and friends.

There will be a celebration of life in October 2017.

Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Aug. 20, 2017

Following is some information on Bob and Jerri Lou Wickwire and Larry and Ellen Stanley that Old Schoolmate from CGUHS Class of 54 and others might find interesting.  In particular those of you who are or have been outdoors and/or fisher persons.
 
First is an introduction from Frank Amato Publications accompanied by a link:

With nothing more than a long-time dream and strong work ethic, Bob Wickwire, and his partners, Larry and Ellen Stanley began a mad journey to pioneer a fishing lodge, somewhere in the wilds of British Columbia. With all five species of Pacific salmon and world-class steelhead fishing, they settled on an untamed, uninhabited part of Canada?Babine Lake where the rule of ?survival of the fittest? rings true. Their first lodge, The Last Resort, was a very rustic camp with virtually no amenities; the Silver Hilton Steelhead Lodge was the opposite, as they turned it into one of the most exclusive steelhead lodges in the world.

The never-ending struggles, dangers, and successes they experienced along the way makes for a fascinating pioneering adventure. Although some of the events may seem totally unbelievable, they are all true. Devastating storms and floods, marauding wildlife, plane crashes, no road access which meant that everything needed to build, maintain and run the lodges had to be brought in by boat, fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter?there were many harrowing experiences. However, at its heart Babine Bob?s Pioneering Fishing Adventures is a wonderful story about life, family, lifelong friendships and the love of wilderness, and of hard work under almost impossible circumstances. Whether you get the opportunity to fish there or not, you will enjoy the adventures of Babine Bob?s 37 years of pioneering fishing lodges in north-central British Columbia.

http://www.amatobooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AmatobooksCom&Product_Code=9781571885388_BBFAL&Category_Code

Second is a biography of Bob and Jerri Lou by Tom Derry - also accompanied by a link:

Biography:

Bob and Jerri Lou Wickwire are true pioneers. In the seventies they pulled up stakes in Portland Oregon and moved the whole family north to British Columbia. Seeking adventure and new opportunities that only the True North could offer.
Bob and Jerri Lou built, owned and operated two of the most famous steelhead lodges in the world, the Silver Hilton and Babine Steelhead Lodge. The Wickwires retired briefly, but at the age of 79 Bob decided to get in one more year of guiding at his beloved Babine Steelhead Lodge and of course Jerri Lou came along to do the cooking and cultivate the grandmother vibes.

Bob and Jerri Lou's return to Babine Steelhead Lodge for the 2015 season was a huge success. A real treat to see him navigate the waters again some forty years after first falling in love with this wonderful wild that is the Babine. He has amazing stories about specific rocks all along the river, truly a one of a kind perspective and history with one of the worlds great Steelhead rivers. The guests loved them and cherished the opportunity to fish with Babine Bob!
Tom Derry

http://epicwatersangling.com/bob-wickwire

The Old Schoolmates Reunion is on Friday, August 4th this year.  We'd love to see you there.  To get a copy of the invitation, click on 2017 Old Schoolmates Reunion Invitation.

The funeral was at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, for Donald Harold Williams of Cottage Grove, who died Sept. 18, 2009 of leukemia. He was 68.  Burial was on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Brumbaugh Cemetery in Cottage Grove.

He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in London Springs to Odus and Jesse Wright Williams. He married Patricia Basham on July 2, 1960, in Cottage Grove.

He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1958. He retired as a machinist from Weyerhaeuser Co. in 2002.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Steven Williams of Gresham and Jeffery Williams of Cottage Grove; three brothers, John, Herb and Doug Williams, all of Oregon; five sisters, Lois Huddleston, Marie Jackson, Kay Jose, Arlene Giffen and Linda Miller, all of Oregon; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten"

Click on Class of '57 Reunion News.pdf

Melinda passed away the morning of February 17th, 2017 from complications of Alzheimers.

Melinda was the daughter of Angie and Stewart Carlson. She grew up in Cottage Grove, OR, graduating from Cottage Grove High School. She earned a degree in Science from the UofO. She went on to achieve a degree in nursing from OHSU, after which she married Tom Creager, a dentistry student. She worked as a public health visiting nurse for Multnomah County, OR for 2 years. After Tom graduated, the Navy stationed the couple in southern California, then sent him to Vietnam. The couple lived in San Clemente where she worked as a private nurse. After Tom finished service duties, the couple moved to Cottage Grove where he established a dental practice. They had two sons before divorcing.

Melinda spent the rest of her life in Eugene raising her two sons while working as a school nurse for the Junction City School System. She worked there as a nurse for 28 years. She said she always wanted to be a nurse since childhood. "I feel it is a privilege to be able to help the children every day." She spent a lot of time health counseling with staff, parents and special needs kids. She always played soft classical music in her nursing room to "create a special atmosphere".

Melinda married Jim Wassom, a fellow teacher in Junction City. During their 14 years of marriage she helped him raise his two children, Sarah and Jeff. Eventually she married Irving Roberts, saying he was the love of her life. Irving died in 2010. In her later years her constant and devoted companion was Jim Seitz, a friend with whom she grew up in Cottage Grove.

Melinda was a gifted gardener, a reader of fine literature and art history; a collector of visual art; a gourmet cook and cat affectionado. She and her older sister spent much time together at their family Oregon beach cabin. Always interested in the natural world, Melinda had a penchant for collecting rocks of all kinds.

She enjoyed the Eugene Symphony. In her younger years she skied, biked, canoed, practiced yoga and was a daily jogger. She became an active feminist in the 1970s and promoted community health programs and women's issues throughout her life. She called herself a secular humanist.

Melinda is survived by her sons, Stewart and Carr Creager of Eugene, her older sister Saundra Timbelake and her nephew Gordon Munro. There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to Heifer International , the Hospice Foundation and Planned Parenthood.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten"

Obituary not available.  Death notice posted in "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten".

Gene Nossaman, from the class of 1958 passed away on January 7th, 2017.  No obituary citing cause and family history.  If you have more information, please let me know at rockewarren@comcast.net.

See "Gone . . . But Not Forgotten"

Lavina E. (Eriksen) Sparhawk, 76, passed away at her home on Nov. 14, 2016.

She was born March 12, 1940 to Elliott and Florence Eriksen in Frederic, Wisc.

On April 20, 1996 in Cottage Grove, she and Dale Sparhawk were married.

She had many joys in life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loved going to garage sales, collecting every trinket she could find, and going to casinos, Three Rivers being her favorite. She always enjoyed it no matter if she won or lost, but most times she won. She also loved Christmas snowmen. She was a volunteer and caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Sparhawk of Drain, daughter, Teresa Roesner and fiancee Bruce Winner of Springfield, sons, David and Terry Ledford of Cottage Grove, Ralph (Boog) and Anita Ledford of Cottage Grove, and Mark Ledford of Eugene, stepdaughter, Pam Barnett of Cottage Grove, numerous grandkids and great grandkids, two sisters, two brothers, and many sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Ledford.

There was a Celebration of Life potluck Dec. 10, 2016 at the Dorena Grange.

Arrangements under the care of Andreason?s.   

Bernice Ellen Fisher of Creswell, OR died on November 5, 2016 at the age of 77.  

She was born in Waitsburg, WA on May 1, 10939 to parents George and Nellie Lee (Hinderman) Stockdale.  

She graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1958, and attended Lane Community College before transferring to the University of Oregon, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education.  

Bernice married Delmar "Bud" Fisher on July 18, 1964 in Cottage Grove.

She worked in automotive dealerships in Cottage Grove in the 1950's for Keith Roberts Ford and Bud Betz Chevrolet.  She taught school in Yoncalla and Drain Grade Schools, and was a substitute teacher in the county area.  She owned "Bern's Needle Art" in Cottage Grove.  She worked at the Cottage Grove Walmart until her retirement.  

Bernice enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and needle art.  She was a very good cook, and loved to travel.  She was a member of the Dorena Grange and The cottage Grove Genealogical Society.  

She is survived by her husband, Delmar "Bud" Fisher, stepdaughter, Melody (Bob) Davidson of Goldendale, WA, stepdaughter, Denise (Dan) Brown of Cottage Grove, stepson, Tim (Julie) Fisher of Eugene, sister, Georgia Harbaugh of Lebanon, OR, sister, Lois Witherspoon of Portland, OR, brother, Wayne Stockdale of Bend, OR, 6 step-grandchildren, 18 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepson, Robin Fisher, and step-grandson, Chris Edwards.  A funeral was held on Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Burial in Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove.

Jay R. "Big Jay" Leonhardy passed peacefully Sunday, April 3, 2016 at age 76.  He was born February 14, 1940 in Rifle. CO.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Carl, Bruce and Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Terry; daughter, Jonelle; son, Robert; sister, Adell; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; his thoughtful and caring New York and Oregon families and many exceptional friends around the country. Jay led an extraordinary and colorful life. He was a Navy Veteran and spent 25 years as a Sailor on the Alaskan Marine Highway.

Jay will always be remembered by his wife Terry as the kindest, most gentle, loving person she had ever known and she will truly miss him.

A casual celebration of Jay's life washeld on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Knights of Columbus, 70 Barret Drive, Webster, NY.