2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL FEBRUARY 15, 2017
W
e all have hopes and dreams for our lives—wheth-
er it’s to buy to house, get in shape physically, have
success at our job, grow spiritually, or any other goal
that’s in our heart.
However, if we want to make progress in life, it’s going to require
self-control. I realize this isn’t a very popular topic, but self-control
is one of the best friends we can ever have because it brings us
freedom.
What does it really mean to be free? Many people think it means
you should be able to do what you want, when you want, and never
have to suffer any of the consequences. But God’s Word tells us that
we reap what we sow (see Galatians 6:7).
Sure, we can choose to do what we want; however, every choice
we make is a seed that will produce a harvest in our lives—either
for good or bad.
Real freedom is not simply the liberty to do whatever we want.
True freedom is having the ability and discipline not to do some-
thing if it means we will be happier with the results in the long run.
Self-control is one of the best gifts God has given us. It helps us
say yes to what we truly want to say yes to...and it helps us say no
to what we want to say no to.
For instance, my husband, Dave, and I recently ate at a restaurant
that makes some of the best lobster bisque soup I have ever tasted;
it’s so smooth and creamy, and it has just the right amount of fl avor.
I instantly began thinking about going back the next day!
The truth is I could choose to eat that soup every night, but I know
my body and what I need to do to maintain my weight. Yes, I want
the soup, but I want to stay in shape and remain healthy even more.
Galatians 5:17 says, “For the desires of the fl esh are opposed to
the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the
fl esh (godless human nature); for these are antagonistic to each oth-
IN MEMORIAM
Truman Dillingham 1936-2017
Truman Dillingham of Cottage Grove died on February 10 at the age of 80. He was born on Sep-
tember 15, 1936, to Cecil Sylvester and Lucy Belle (Starr) Dillingham. He married Jan Ledbetter
in Roseburg, OR on December 23, 1954. Truman was a commercial fi sherman for 13 years, and an
Evangelistic minister for 39 years.
He enjoyed cruising in his classic ’38 Chevy. He loved the San Francisco 49ers. Most of all he
loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Cottage Grove; son, Paul and Bonnie Dillingham
of Springfi eld, OR; daughter, Vickie and Mike LaHatt of Sherwood, OR; daughter, Angie and Pat
LeMay of Cottage Grove; son, Sam Dillingham of Cottage Grove; sister, Lucille Hall of Kansas; 6
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 18 at Church of God, 4050 NE
Stephens, Roseburg, OR. Burial will be in Roseburg Memorial Gardens in Roseburg, OR. Arrange-
ments are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Chapel in Cottage Grove.
Ed Fergason 1934-2017
Ed Fergason passed away peace-
fully at home, surrounded by fam-
ily, February 8, 2017, in Cottage
Grove, Oregon.
Ed was born February 17, 1934,
in Hobbs, New Mexico to Audrey
and Ada (Teague) Fergason. He was
one of nine children.
He married Carletta Bullock on
October 8, 1955, in Seagraves, Tex-
as. They moved to Cottage Grove,
Oregon in 1962 and raised their fi ve
children. They opened Fergason Electronics that same year and re-
tired in 1993.
He was a member of the Church of Christ on 420 Monroe Ave.
in Cottage Grove. He really enjoyed gospel music and traveled to
many concerts throughout the country with his wife.
He was often found in his shop turning pens and doing various
woodworking crafts. He spent hours teaching his grandchildren
how to make pens and windmills, a memory they will treasure.
He is survived by his wife, Carletta; brother, Chester Fergas-
on; three daughters, Rhonda Hendricks (Nick), Debbie Fergason,
and Carla Whittaker (Darrin); two sons, Terry Fergason (Melody
Schueller) and Scott Fergason; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grand-
children, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchil-
dren.He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
A visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a funeral ser-
vice to follow at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St.,
Cottage Grove, OR on Saturday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m., burial
at Fir Grove Cemetery.
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Death Notices
Allan Max Opus, 76, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 8. Arrange-
ments by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove.
Allan Panich-Smolker, 76, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 8.
Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage
Grove.
Robin Noel Eichner, 77, of Cottage Grove died Jan. 24. A
memorial service and reception will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
March 4 at the Eichner residence 1623 S. 6th St. in Cottage
Grove. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in
Cottage Grove.
Angeline "Angie" Dozier, 50, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 6.
Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage
Grove.
John Dwaine Ladd, 87, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 13. A fu-
neral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Smith-Lund-Mills
Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St. in Cottage Grove. A burial will
be at Comstock Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills
Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove.
Jefferson D. Williamson, 73, of Cottage Grove, died Feb. 7.
Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorial contri-
butions may be made to www.gofundme.com/davewilliamson.
Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage
Grove.
er…” (AMPC).
The “fl esh” represents the desires and cravings of our body and
soul, apart from the Holy Spirit. Many times our fl esh wants some-
thing that the Holy Spirit says is not good for us; however, as we
learn to follow the direction of the Holy Spirit, that is when we
become truly free.
Always remember, when you choose to do what is right—espe-
cially when you don’t feel like it—that is when you will see amaz-
ing results!
I love 1 Corinthians 6:12. It says, “Everything is permissible (al-
lowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good
for me to do, expedient and profi table when considered with other
things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave
of anything or be brought under its power” (AMPC).
This scripture is saying we can choose to do whatever we want,
but not everything is good for us. So, when we feel tempted by
something that isn’t good for us, we need to stop and think, If I do
this now, how will it affect me later on?
I am so glad that I’m no longer controlled by a cookie or an over-
whelming desire to have to buy every new outfi t I see at the shop-
ping mall.
Operating in self-control and choosing to do what I really want
is true freedom.
Wherever you are in life right now, God has a great plan for your
future. And He not only wants to lead you and show you what to do,
but He also wants to give you the grace to do it!
Ask the Holy Spirit for the guidance and strength to make good
choices, then begin making decisions today that you will be happy
with tomorrow. As you do, you’ll be amazed at the results...and you
will experience the wonderful freedom of self-control.
For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Living a
Life of Total Freedom. You can also contact us to receive our free
magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or
visiting www.joycemeyer.org.
ROSEMARY KEENOM
1923 – 2017
Rosemary Keenom, 93, of Cottage
Grove passed away February 4, 2017 from
age related causes.
She was born April 2, 1923 in Crook-
ston, Minnesota to Henry and Mathilda
(Bugler) McMahan.
On April 6, 1945 in Berkley, California,
she and Louis Keenom were married.
Rosemary worked in payroll for the naval shipyard in
Berkley during WWII. She enjoyed time with family and
friends, scenic drives, ceramics, and watching Duck Football
and Basketball.
Survivors include a son David (Nora) Keenom of Gresh-
am, a daughter Pattie (Kelly) Benston of Cottage Grove, a sister
Sue Steer of Crookston, Minnesota, and a grandson Christo-
pher Benston of Eugene.
She was preceded in death by her husband Louis and her
granddaughter Heather Keenom.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, from 12-1 p.m.
at Lane Memorial Funeral Home, 5300 w. 11 th Ave., in Eugene.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at
Lane Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Memorial Funeral Home.
Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guest-
book at musgroves.com.
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