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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL APRIL 4, 2018 66 Years CGSENTINEL.COM On April 14, Robert and Marie Ray- mond will be celebrating their 66th wed- ding anniversary. The celebration, that is being hosted by their children Danny Raymond and Denise Parent, will be from 2-5 p.m. at the Masonic Center and they are requesting no gifts. The couple has lived in the area their entire lives and Robert retired from the timber industry while Marie retired from the South Lane School District. Robert and Marie have six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Betty Jean Myers 1928-2018 Betty Jean Myers, 89 of Cot- tage Grove, OR passed away March 25, 2018. She was born on May 21, 1928 in San Diego, CA to George B. and Helena R. (Spice) Thayer. Betty Jean graduated from Cottage Grove High School and was a homemak- er. She enjoyed canning, knitting, cooking, baking, quilting and was best at crocheting; her specialty was cast iron cooking. Betty served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 78 years and was baptized in 1940. She loved to study the bible and was active in ministry. She enjoyed camping, gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Betty married Loren Leon- ard Myers on April 2, 1948 in Eugene, OR. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Myers and wife Billie; Vern Myers and wife Sandra both of Cottage Grove, OR; sisters, Letha Myers and Charlotte Demmon of Cottage Grove, OR; sister, Evelyn Bender, Eugene, OR; and three grandchildren. Betty Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Loren L. Myers (2010). A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2450 S 6th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Inurnment at Brumbaugh Cemetery. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Catharine Ann Levings 1934-2018 Catharine Ann Levings, 83 of Cottage Grove, OR passed away on March 22, 2018. She was born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Cottage Grove, OR to parents Judah and Mabel (Wright) Heath. She graduated high school and was a homemaker who loved spending time with and caring for her family. She was a 4-H Leader and attended every sporting event for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, traveling and going to the theatre. Catharine married Milton A. Levings on August 23, 1953 at the family home. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Milton Levings; daughter, Linda Levings; daughter Jane Dixon and husband Bob; son, Todd Levings and wife De- nise; brothers, Richard and Wilbur Heath; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Quinn Levings. A private memorial will be held at a later date for family and friends. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel. Eva Iva Chartrand 1934-2018 Eva Iva Chartrand of Cottage Grove, OR, passed away March 18, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born in Jackson, Michigan to Ottis Ritter and Agnes Marie Moore. After high school Eva stayed home to raise her six daughters. She loved singing, painting, gardening, and she was a master builder, she could do just about anything. Her greatest accom- plishments were climbing Mt. Hood with her church group, being runner up in a mother daughter pag- eant, and surviving a terrible car accident after being hit by a drunk driver. But most of all loving her family and making her daughters laugh with her good sense of humor. Eva belonged to the Cottage Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church and she read her bible daily. She is survived by her fi ve daughters; Carolyn K. Brenden of San Jose, CA; daughter Julie K. Brenden of San Jose, CA; daughter Re- becca K. Cowlan of Springfi eld, OR; daughter Sarah K. Bentley of Junction City, OR; daughter Rachel K. Fisher of Eugene, OR; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Linda K. Brenden and brother Milo Ritter. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 7th at 2:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 820 S 10th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Pudwill — Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Pudwill, 89, of Springfi eld, Or, died March 26. No service is planned. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Enter to win 4 tickets to COTTAGE THEATRE * Looking for something to do with the kids? to honor the memory of a loved one. When you place your monument order before April 13th, Smith Lund Mills will guarantee installation by Memorial Day, 2018.* State-of-the-art computer aided design lets you see the monument before you buy it. Most types of personalization provided at no charge. Bronze & Granite Monuments Serving all Cemeteries Call 942-0185 today! 123 South Seventh Street • Cottage Grove * On all in-stock orders placed in a local cemetery. Iris Irene Eldredge 1922-2018 Iris Irene Eldredge passed into the light of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 25th 2018, at the age of 95. She was born on September 20, 1922 to Jesse Smith-Crager and Roy Hugo Crager, at their home in Kansas City, Kan- sas. Two years later, the family moved to Southern California. In 1940, she married Wesley Sheridan Eldredge. Th ey lived in San Gabriel, California until June of 1970 when they moved to Eugene, Oregon. Wesley passed away in 2000 at their home in Eugene. At the time of her death, Iris lived at Middlefi eld Oaks Assisted Living, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Iris was preceded in death by her par- ents, a sister, three brothers and a grandchild, Steven Shands. Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law; Linda Shands, (Gene) and Peggy Tessandori, (Tom); three grandchildren, Michael Shands, (Lisa) Th om Tessandori (Megan) and Andrew Tessandori (Dorothy), and fi ve great-grand- children, Kaili Shands, Zane Shands, Hannah Shands, Emma Tessandori and Jordan Tessandori. Iris was a wife, mother, homemaker, and volunteered at her children’s schools. She taught pre- school in California, where she also served as a Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher, Wedding Planner, and Mission Guild member at San Gabriel Union Church. Aft er the move to Eugene, she used these same gift s to serve at First Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon, where she taught Kinder- garten Sunday School for over 40 years. In her later years, she attended River Road Baptist Church in Eugene. She loved Jesus, her family, her friends, and every child that crossed her path. She was a light to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Th ursday, April 12, 2018, at 1:30 PM at First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene, Oregon 97408. As a tribute for 40+ years of teaching, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Iris Eldredge Memorial fund. All funds will be designated for the children’s Sunday School Department. Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com Kevin Gregory Davis 1965-2018 Want to fi nd this week’s best shopping deals? Curious about the latest local developments? We have you covered with locally focused coverage of everything from jobs, politics and education to sports, shopping, dining, entertainment, comics and more. Expand your mind with the kid scoop page each week! Start your $35 Subscription* today, and start getting more out of every week in South Lane & Douglas Counties! S entinel C ottage G rove 541-942-3325 www.cgsentinel.com It’s never too late Use Code AprNew18 * New subscribers available through 04.27.18. *Offer good to new subscribers through 4.27.18. Mention this ad. This offer is not transferable and the offer is available those who have not subscribed in the last 31 days. Special introductory offers are limited to no more than two special subscriptions in a twelve month period and must be paid in advance to qualify for special rate. Once the above discounted period ends, you will be billed at the regular subscription rates. Kevin Gregory Davis 53, of Cottage Grove OR passed away on Monday March 26, 2018 in his home. He was born in Hawthorne California to Keith and Barbara Davis. Kevin graduated from Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia California in 1984. He joined and served the US Coast Guard from February 1987 to March 1997. He was stationed at Cape May NJ, New London CT, Elizabeth City NC, Sacramento CA, Kodiak AK and fi nally back to Sacramento. He began his career in the USCG as a Gunnermate on the US Coast Guard Cutter Evergreen and went onto as an Aviation Mechanic where he worked on C130s at Air Station Sacrament and Air Station Kodiak. After getting out of the Coast Guard, Kevin and his family settled in Cottage Grove where he began working at Cottage Grove Lumber Mill – Weyerhaeuser from 1997 until his passing. Kevin married to his best friend Teresa Gonzales on April 24, 1987, and have 2 children, Derrick Davis of Cottage Grove, age 30 and Savannah Davis of Cottage Grove, age 17. Kevin was very active in his community; he was a member of the Elk Lodge BPOE 1904, The American Legion, the VFW and the Evergreen Air and Space Museum. He volunteered for many social and charitable events through these organizations. Kevin’s passion for entertaining and cooking was well known among his many family and friends. He was a fan of the Oregon Ducks and enjoyed his season tickets to the Football games where he would show off his many talents in cooking through his tailgating parties. He enjoyed traveling, motorcycle rides along the lake, and was active in many golf and pool leagues. He loved and enjoyed tending to his pets that included 3 dogs, many chickens and a duck. He will always be remembered for his sense humor, his jokes and his laughter and for his love of extremely hot food. Kevin was a loving father and enjoyed being a mentor not only to his children, but to many of their friends as well. Kevin is survived by his wife Teresa Davis, son Derrick Davis, daughter Savannah Davis, mother Barbara Bolding-Myer, sister Victoria Davis and sister Kathy Davis. Kevin was preceded in death by his father Keith Davis in 2011 and his nephew Jared Davis in 2016 and his 2 brother in-laws Jesus Magdaleno and Felix “Brandon” Cruz 2013. Kevin was close to his very large family and he will surely be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday April 8 th , 2018 at the Elks Lodge, 755 N River Rd. Cottage Grove OR. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR.
