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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2017 BIRTHS Jeremiah Matthews 1995-2017 Jeremiah J. Mathews, 22, of Cottage Grove died May 6, 2017 from com- plications from a car accident that happened May 15, 2016. He was born March 19, 1995 in Eugene to Randy and Shawnee (Lane) Mathews. He graduated high school and enjoyed hunting, fi shing, camping and 4x4 wheeling. Survivors include his partner, Brandi Ewing, daughter, Haylie of Cottage Grove, mother, Shawnee Mathews, Joe and Leatha Lane of Las Vegas, Nev., and Donald and Jane Mathews of Cottage Grove, fi ve sisters, Sarah Tierce of Albany, Ore., Amber Mathews of Cottage Grove, Ashley Mathews of Greenville, S.C., Amanda Patton of Cottage Grove and Candice Parsons of Cottage Grove, and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy Mathews. A memorial was held May 13 at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 820 S. 10th St., in Cottage Grove. Arrangements under the care of Andreason’s, Springfi eld. Barbara Kofoid 1931-2017 Barbara L. Kofoid, 85, of Cottage Grove died May 8, 2017. She was born Sept. 20, 1931 to Leon and Irene (Mitts) Godard. Barbara was just fi ve years old when her mother passed away due to complications of childbirth. She was raised by Ruby (Mor- ris) Godard. Barbara graduated from Cottage Grove High School and later received her nursing degree from Lane Community College at the age of 52. She married Loran Levings in September 1949 and they later divorced. She married Gary Russell Kofoid in August 1986. She worked as a Registered Nurse and taught preschool and kindergarten. Her greatest love was being a homemaker. Barbara’s hobbies and interests included gar- dening, sewing, tole painting, camping and loving her grandchildren. She belonged to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Delight Valley Church of God, and Gardening Club. Barbara is survived by her husband, Gary Ko- foid of Cottage Grove, four daughters, Susan Kruse (David) of Shedd, Ore., Debra Levings (Ron Bryan) of Looking Glass, Ore., Lori Eck- stine (Jerry) of Cottage Grove, Patti Eckstine (David) of Creswell, Ore., a step son, Kevin Ko- foid of Cottage Grove, a brother, Harold Godard of Roseburg, Ore., two sisters, Terry Holden of Phoenix, Ore. and Pat Hackett of Ashland, Ore., 17 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. A reception following the service will be held at OLPH Catholic Church, 1025 N. 19th St., Cottage Grove. Memorial con- tributions may be made to the Cottage Grove Genealogy Society. Arrangements under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. Bernice M. Green Raymond 1922 – 2017 Bernice M. Green Raymond, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017. She was born in Utida, Utah on September 25, 1922 to John Henry Ar- myon and Mary Anderson Armyon. She lived in several small communities in Southeastern Idaho as a child. Th e family then moved to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, where Bernice attended high school. She was on the women’s basket- ball team and worked on the school newspaper. Aft er graduating, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she worked at an arms plant in- specting ammunition during World War II. In 1943 she married Kenneth Jay Green. Aft er he was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corp, they moved to Idaho Falls where their daughter Dianne was born. Th ey moved to Oregon in 1947, and that year, their son Stephen was born. Th ey moved to Cottage Grove in 1948, where Bernice lived the remainder of her life. In 1949, Kenneth died as a result of his service in the Army Air Corp during World War II. In 1953, Bernice married Gordon William Raymond. A year later, their daughter Debra was born. Bernice lived a life of devotion to her family. She had many talents, including crocheting, sew- ing, all kinds of craft s (which she willingly taught to others), and she was an incredible cook! She never had a piano lesson, and couldn’t read music, but played the piano beautifully. Bernice loved the beach and spent many vacations there with her family. She also loved watching the Portland Trail Blazers games, Oregon Ducks and BYU games. Bernice was actively involved in her church until health issues prevented it. She held leader- ship and teaching positions in the children’s organization, the youth organization and the women’s organization. In 2008, because of health issues, she moved to Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Center where she made many new friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Harold; her sisters Helen and Lor- raine; and her husbands Kenneth and Gordon. She is survived by her sister Joan; her children; Dianne, Stephen and Debra; 8 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Bernice’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and caregivers at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living, for the kind and loving care of their Mother for the past nine years, and to Signature Hospice for their special care during her fi nal days. A service will be held on Saturday, May 20th, at 1:00 p.m., at the LDS Church locat- ed at 531 S. 10 th St., in Cottage Grove. Parking will be on the north and west sides of the building (enter through the west door). The Earth Day Commi ee would like to thank the following community members and businesses for their support in helping to make this year’s Earth Day Celebra on a Success. Alby Thoumsin, Amy Merryday, Cassie Schoenleber, Clayton Schoenleber, Dana Merryday, Darren Beaubien, Donnie Seville, Griffi n Puls, Jason Humphreys, Jimmy Schaper, Julie Knurowski, Joel Reiten, John Rudolph, Ron Bradsby, Tinika Ossman-Steier, Almost Home, Carol Palmer & Company, Cowboy Cadillac, Diane Pa erson, Gause Family Singers, Vantage, Banner Bank, Big Stuff BBQ, Boyce & Sons, Co age Grove Public Works, Aprovecho, Co age Grove Water Treatment Plant, Kizer Creeks Farm, CGHS Interact Club, Jack Sprats, Kennedy CC, KSOW, Oregon Serigraphics, Pitcher Lane Growers, Rally Coff ee, Safeway, South Lane County Fire and Rescue, South Lane Wheels, Umpqua Bank, Upwaves Screen Prin ng, US Bank, Coast Fork Willame e Watershed Council, Presbyterian Earth and Social Jus ce Commi ee, City of Co age Grove, Urban Forestry Commi ee Casey Finch and William Dunn of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on May 12 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend. Brian Baszler and Holly Jalof of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on May 9 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend. Christopher and Cara Morrow of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on May 9 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend. Shailenea Strong of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby girl on May 11 at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend. DEATH NOTICES Velda L Cosler, 70, of Cottage Grove, OR died May 11. No service is planned. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Please sign guestbook at smithlundmills.com Carthamae Hamilton, 96, of Creswell, died May 4. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Luther Quention "Quention" Cool, 69, of Orofi no, ID, died May 5. Arrangements by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove Leroy Cook 1950-2017 “Doodles” Leroy Russell Cook, 66, of Creswell died May 12, 2017. He was born Nov. 22, 1950 in Cottage Grove to Lucille and Paul Cook. He married Judith Cook. They later divorced. Doodles worked as a roofer and logger. He is survived by his life partner, Karen Norris of Creswell, mother, Lucy Cook Norris of Creswell, four children, Dina Cook of Cottage Grove, Wen- dy Cook of Springfi eld, Misty Hammett and Rusty Butler, both of Siletz, three brothers, Roger Cook of Texas, Doug Cook and Jim Cook, both of Creswell, two sisters, Becky Work of Cottage Grove and Melody Delorme of Eugene, ex-wife, Judith Cook of Eugene, and ex-partner, Lorraine Butler of Siletz. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Paul. A funeral will be held Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at the Delight Valley Church of Christ in Saginaw. Arrangements under the care of Andreason’s, Springfi eld. z 30th Annual Spring Rhododendron Sale May 14th thru May 21st “The Maple People” Rhododendrons $13/plant or $130/dozen 5&7 gallon sizes - many available Evergreen Azaleas $7/plant or $70/dozen Japanese Maples 5 gallon size, $35/tree å Funeral & Memorial Planning e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! KELLEYGREEN NURSERY 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com Open 9-4 daily 6924 Hwy 38 West, Drain 4 miles east of Elkton Tunnel z www.smithlundmills.com å SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE SAVE MONEY. SAVE LIVES. Ground Ambulance & Air Membership $115 per year* Ground Ambulance Memberships $65 per year* *Effective July 1, 2017 SLCFR Firemed allows two (2) uses for medically necessary ambulance transports per household member, per membership year. If the SLCFR Firemed subscriber is transported to Cottage Grove Hospital by SLCFR, and within a twenty-four (24) hour period, is transferred to a higher level of care, as a result of the original condition, SLCFR Firemed will allow membership benefi t to be used, and not counted toward the maximum use of two (2) times per household member, per membership year. SLCFR Firemed will discount the bill 50% for subscribers without insurance coverage, who are transported to a hospital. This benefi t is available twice per household member, per membership year. If the SLCFR Firemed subscriber is transported to Cottage Grove Hospital by SLCFR, and within a twenty-four (24) hour period, is transferred to a higher level of care, as a result of the original condition, SLCFR Firemed will allow membership benefi t to be used, and not counted toward the maximum use of two (2) times per household member, per membership year. SLCFR Firemed allows one (1) non-transport related charge per household member, per membership year. Once the maximum of one (1) non-transport related charge is covered within a membership year for a household member, no further non-transport related charges will be covered by SLCFR FIREMED for that household member, for the remainder of the membership year. Firemed household membership benefi ts cover you, your spouse or domestic partner and dependents claimed on your income tax return and that live in the same household. Elderly or disabled family members living in the same household are also covered. Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Serving South Lane County.
