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12 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Cora May Stearns Marcum May 17, 1929 — August 30, 2017 “Stop, sit and take in the moment – it’s here only for a short time,” is a hand-written note found in Cora’s Bible. Cora May Marcum went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 30, in Sisters. She joyfully joins her hus- band, Don, and many other loved ones in Heaven. Cora was born to Rose Ella and Leo Stearns on May 17,1929 in Moretown, Vermont. She had six siblings, Frank, Merton, Anne, Leo, Edwin, and Evelyn. Cora graduated in 1947 from Spalding High School in Barre, Vermont, where she enjoyed theater. After high school, Cora attended New England Deaconess School of Nursing in Boston, Massachusetts. She was cer- tified in Neuropsychiatric Nursing and received her RN degree in 1951. While studying for her RN she was involved with volunteer work and the Glee Club. During nursing school, Cora met the love of her life, Don Marcum, who was studying at Gordon Divinity School. They married on June 2, 1951, in Boston after the couple finished their undergraduate studies. The Wanda Lee (Biggs) Waters August 26, 1955 — October 9, 2017 Wanda Lee Waters, 62, of Bend passed away on October 9, 2107, at home. Wanda was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Stanley and Barbara Biggs on August 26, 1955. She went to Marysville High in Marysville, California; while in school she married Craig Waters in November 1971 and then graduated in 1972. She worked for Lamon Construction Co. in Yuba City, California for 20-plus years. She co-owned Star Bait & Tackle in Linda, California, with her hus- band Craig. They sold that and retired to Bend in 2005. newlyweds moved to Denver, were Don continued his mas- ters studies and Cora began her nursing career. Later the couple had a daughter, Corinne, and a son, David. Don and Cora returned to Boston, where they were commissioned as missionar- ies by the Park Street Baptist Church to San Jose, Costa Rica in 1957. They returned to the States in 1962. After living in Florida, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, they set- tled in Wheaton, Illinois. They had another daughter, Sandra. In 2003 Don and Cora moved to The Pines in Sisters. Cora enjoyed her nurs- ing at Geneva Hospital and Central DuPage Hospital in Illinois. She concluded her nursing career doing private care nursing. Cora had many loves. First was her love for the Lord. She sang in many choirs. She especially enjoyed the Wheaton Bible Church Choir where they had made several recordings. Cora and Don were avid organic gardeners. Cora canned the harvests, provid- ing vegetables for the year. She enjoyed making bread and yogurt. The couple enjoyed long evening walks with their dog. Camping, Later in 2008 they purchased Heritage USA in Sisters, an antique and gift store. She ran that until May of 2015 when she sold that business. In October of 2015, she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Wanda is survived by her husband, Craig of Bend; step-mother, Katha Biggs of Redmond; mother, Barbara Nelson of Bend; brother, Donnie (Dorothy) Biggs of Yuba City, California; sister, Kim (Billy) Wise of Rough and Ready, California; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Biggs. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Richard Arthur Cozby April 19, 1950 — October 4, 2017 hiking, fishing, bird watch- ing, and sewing were her other favorites. Cora was loved by her family and is survived by her children and their spouses, Corinne and Don Pray, David and Kathy Marcum, and Sandi and John Adams; her Grandchildren Shawn, Chere, Nikki, Brett, Anna, Mariel, Amber, Jennifer, and Samantha; and her great- grandchildren Darian, Sadee, Alyssa, Brody, Colton, Charlee, William and Violet. Richard was born April 19, 1950 in San Diego, California to Lowell & Margot (Goedel) Cozby. He passed away suddenly surrounded by his care team at North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City on October 4, 2017. Richard graduated from Sherwood High School in 1968 and in that same year, was selected to play tight end for the National East/West Shriner’s football game. He continued his education at South Western Oregon Community College earn- ing his associate’s degree in forestry. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, gardening, music, and was a longtime fan of the Portland Trail Blazers. He lived in Sisters for over 30 years working for the United States Forest Service. He later transferred to Wrangell, Alaska for a brief period of time before return- ing to Sisters to finish out his career. After retirement he settled in Lincoln City. s Siste e r d! n Ow Left to mourn are his daughter, Jenni, and her husband, Todd Ostenson of Medford; son, Jake Cozby of Bend; brothers, Robert Cozby and wife JoAnn of Grand Ronde, Keith Cozby and wife Kathy of Klamath Falls, Ray Cozby and wife Kim of Newberg, Mike Cozby and wife Christine of Lake Oswego; and Richard’s sister, Joni Cozby-Hoag and husband Mark of Bend. He is preceded in death by his parents Lowell & Margot (Goedel) Cozby. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www. woundedwarriorproject.org. “Peter cleaned our entire house today, and it has been the best carpet cleaning we have ever had.” — Bill & Kathy Harwood, Sisters 541-549-6471 35 Years Experience | Peter Herman, Owner Charles Cancer Center and Partners in Care Hospice in Bend. A private memorial will be held at a late date. Contributions may be made to Partners in Care Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701. A lab of lov or e
