2A | JUNE 17, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
On The Record
Sheriff ’s office
seeks information
in hit-and-run
The Lane County Sher-
iff ’s Office (LCSO) along
with the assistance of the
Oregon State Police and
Cottage Grove Police De-
partment are investigating
a hit and run crash that
occurred near the intersec-
tion of Hillside Drive and
Howard Loop just outside
of Cottage Grove.
On June 12 at approxi-
mately 5:45 p.m., a pedes-
trian was struck by a vehicle
which fled the scene. The
pedestrian was transported
to an area hospital with se-
rious injuries.
LCSO is looking to speak
with the driver of a dark
green Ford pickup that was
in the area of a crash.
The driver is described as
an ‘older’ white male adult
standing
approximately
6’02” and weighing approx-
imately 250 pounds.
He is further described as
having gray hair and a gray
beard.
The truck possibly has
fresh damage to the front
including a broken or
cracked bug shield. Any-
one with information is
asked to contact the Lane
County Sheriff ’s Office at
541-682-4150 opt 1. The
case number is 21-3285.
This investigation is de-
veloping and updates will
be provided when available.
Magnolia Gardens hosts
dementia support group
Magnolia Gardens is hosting a de-
mentia support group for caregivers,
spouses and those affected by Alzhei-
mer’s or other forms of dementia. This
group will be meeting in person at the
First Presbyterian Church in Cottage
Grove every third Thursday of each
month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Some of the key benefits of attend-
ing a support group include: ongoing
education about Alzheimer’s and other
dementia, learning about community
resources, improving coping skills and
gaining a sense of control over individ-
ual situations.
Having the opportunity to share
with others who may be going through
a similar situation is very important.
Magnolia Gardens emphasizes the
importance of self-care, sharing and
gathering ideas on finding a better bal-
ance between the caregiving role and
other essential aspects of life such as
family, work and personal time.
COVID precautions are being taken
and anyone interested in attending or
needing more information can contact
Ruth Tracey at 541-942-0054.
1941-2021
“Party on Pookie”
Barbara L. Smith
1949-2021
Lillian Arnold
1920-2021
Lillian Arnold Dorena,
passed away May 18, 2021 at
the age of 100.
Lillian was born May 22,
1920 in Philadelphia, OA to
Walter and Emma (Kuintzle)
Hoff man.
Aft er graduating high
school Lillian married Kermit
Arnold in Virginia on august
6, 1940.
Lillian was a housewife and
was a published Master Quilter
and was a member of the Balti-
more Quilt Society and Studio
12 Quilts.
Lillian is survived by her
daughters Karen Dirks (Ste-
phen) of Dorena, OR; Kim
Baird (Ron) of Battleground,
WA; Kathleen Headley of Van-
couver, WA; son Keith Arnold;
11 grandchildren and 15 great-
great grandchildren.
Lillian was preceded in
death by her husband Kermit
Arnold and her son Kevin Ar-
nold.
A celebration of life will be
held at a later date.
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FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911
Serving South Lane County.
On June 3, an unknown individ-
ual stole a component of a cash reg-
ister from Safeway at 1500 E Main
Street.
The Cottage Grove Police Depart-
ment (CGPD) is asking anyone with
tips or information leading to iden-
tification of this suspect to contact
Officer Harry Sullivan and reference
case #20211109 by calling 541-942-
9145 ext. 291.
Photos of the suspect can be
found on the CGPD Facebook page.
Ernest “Jean” Giraud Jr.
1948-2021
Judy Lawrence
Judy Lawrence passed away
on May 2, 2021.
Judy was born on august 1,
1941 and raised in Eugene.
She loved her two boys
Dane and Mathew, fl owers and
her home.
She will be irreplaceable as a
partner and always will be.
CGPD seek
information on
theft suspect
Barbara L. Smith, 71, of
Cottage Grove, Oregon passed
away June 1, 2021. Barbara
was born June 28, 1949, in
Phoenix, Arizona to parents
Earnest Richardson and Lea
Belle McCourt. After graduat-
ing from Aquafria High School
in Avondale, Arizona in 1966,
she married Edward R. Smith
June 14, 1968, in Phoenix,
Arizona. Barbara worked at the
Phoenix Good Samaritan Hos-
pital in the dietary department,
and then worked as an optician
in Paradise Valley. She enjoyed
reading, history, gardening,
bicycling, and spending time
with her family. Barbara was
very patriotic and love her
country. She is survived by her
husband of 54 years Edward,
daughter Julie Smith and her
dog Jazimoto, all of Cottage
Grove, Oregon. She is pre-
ceded in death by her parents;
daughter Christine Leann; son
Brian Edwards; sisters Peggy
Moore and Pricilla Madden.
Services will be held at a later
date. Arrangements in the care
of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel, Cottage Gove, Oregon.
Ernest “Jean” Giraud Jr., 72, of
Cottage Grove, Oregon passed
away June 9, 2021. Jean was
born October 17. 1948 in
Pocatello, Idaho to parents
Ernest and June (Stevens)
Giraud. Jean graduated high
school in 1967 and received
his associates degree from
Lane Community College
September 1992 in computer
programming. He joined the
Navy December 1st,1970
as a sonar technician. Jean
received the National Defense
Service Medal, Combat Action
Ribbon, Vietnam Service
Medal, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, and good
conduct. Jean married Mavis
Ione Couser January 16,1976
in Las Vegas. He worked as
a millworker for Bohemia
Lumber Company for 18
years, and then for Peirce
Irrigation and Fittings as a
fabricator where he retired
in 2013. Jean enjoyed
woodworking,
remodeling,
painting, gardening, landscape
design, rock hounding, gold
panning, mushroom picking,
and hunting. He enjoyed
traveling with his wife to
France, Hawaii, Alaska, and
all the Utah state parks. Jean
was an avid reader and golfer.
He loved the theatre and acted
in 3 plays at the Cottage Grove
Theatre. He was a long-time
councilman at the Cottage
Grove Faith Center. His
greatest passion was helping
others. He and his wife were
volunteers with the local help
line in Cottage Grove. Jean
and a friend made a telescope,
and the family will be getting
together soon to watch the
stars. Jean is survived by his
wife of 45 years Mavis Giraud;
daughter Tracy (John) Silva of
Cottage Grove, OR; son Clay
Thornburgh of Las Vegas, NV;
sister Tillie (Brad) Stewart of
Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren
Brandon, Chelsy, Brittany, and
Cameron; great-grandchildren
Malaki, Josiah, Easton, and
Naomi; nephew Dustin and
niece Erin. Services will take
place at Roseburg National
Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care
of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral
Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR.
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