Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 21, 1936, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois [57980]
DeathDec 5, 2020, Oregon [57980]
BurialCremated [57980]
Father“Casey” Kenneth Wilburn JONES (1911-1993)
MotherRuth Mae COULSON (1914-1982)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Sarah Jane JONES
Sarah Jane Spurgeon
In loving memory of Sarah Jane Spurgeon.
In the early morning of December 5, 2020, Sarah Jane Spurgeon peacefully made the journey to be with her parents Kenneth W. and Ruth Jones in heaven.
Sarah was born on April 21, 1936 in Springfield, Il.
Sarah loved her three siblings, Joanne Genske, Kenneth Jones, and Martha Tipton.
Sarah married the love of her life, Gene L. Spurgeon, on August 15, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Gene and Sarah raised 6 children, Vicki Rhoades, Edward Spurgeon, Robin Couture, James Spurgeon, Wenda Shinall Noreen, and Jonathan Spurgeon. Who gave her thirteen grandchildren, Charlene, Rene, Lee, Michelle, Melissa, Nicholas, Daniel, Theodore, Crystal, Marsha, Cassie, Jessica and Tara, and many great grandchildren.
Sarah was a resident of Oregon for the last 55 years. Sarah drove a school bus and later worked for the state of Oregon. Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved daughter in law, Dorothy and son in law, Richard Noreen. Sarah loved sewing, gardening, baking with her grand and great grandchildren (and sampling the treats!), art and Christmas. Sarah was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our tears will fade, but Sarah will live on in our hearts and memories until we meet again.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital in Sarah's honor.
A Memorial Service will take place at Weddle Funeral Service in Stayton, OR on Dec. 15, 2020 at 2 PM. [57980]
In loving memory of Sarah Jane Spurgeon.
In the early morning of December 5, 2020, Sarah Jane Spurgeon peacefully made the journey to be with her parents Kenneth W. and Ruth Jones in heaven.
Sarah was born on April 21, 1936 in Springfield, Il.
Sarah loved her three siblings, Joanne Genske, Kenneth Jones, and Martha Tipton.
Sarah married the love of her life, Gene L. Spurgeon, on August 15, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Gene and Sarah raised 6 children, Vicki Rhoades, Edward Spurgeon, Robin Couture, James Spurgeon, Wenda Shinall Noreen, and Jonathan Spurgeon. Who gave her thirteen grandchildren, Charlene, Rene, Lee, Michelle, Melissa, Nicholas, Daniel, Theodore, Crystal, Marsha, Cassie, Jessica and Tara, and many great grandchildren.
Sarah was a resident of Oregon for the last 55 years. Sarah drove a school bus and later worked for the state of Oregon. Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved daughter in law, Dorothy and son in law, Richard Noreen. Sarah loved sewing, gardening, baking with her grand and great grandchildren (and sampling the treats!), art and Christmas. Sarah was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our tears will fade, but Sarah will live on in our hearts and memories until we meet again.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital in Sarah's honor.
A Memorial Service will take place at Weddle Funeral Service in Stayton, OR on Dec. 15, 2020 at 2 PM. [57980]
Obituary Online notes for Gene Lavere (Spouse 1)
Gene Spurgeon
Scio - Gene Lavere Spurgeon passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2022. He was born to Asa Edward Spurgeon and Erma Tyler on May 11th, 1935, in Eugene, Oregon. Gene had three brothers: Vernon, Earnest, and John.
Gene married the love of his life, Sarah Jane Jones in Omaha, Nebraska on August 15th, 1957. Gene and Sarah had six children: Vicki Rhoades, Edward, Robin Couture, James, Wenda Shinall Norene, and Jonathan. They had 13 grandchildren: Charlene, Rene, Lee, Michelle, Melissa, Daniel, Nicholas, Theadore, Crystal, Marsha, Jessica, Tara, Cassie, and several great grandchildren.
Gene served in the United States Air Force and went on to work for Pacific Northwest Bell Phone Company until he retired. Gene enjoyed fly fishing, camping, hunting, woodworking, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and running the family farm. Gene was a generous, kind, and loving man who taught us all so much about unconditional love, hard work, and respect. He was truly the glue that held all of us together and will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, daughter-in-law: Dorothy Spurgeon, son-in-law: Richard Norene, and his partner and soulmate of 63 years, Sarah.
A potluck celebration of life will be held at the family farm on May 11th at 2:00 pm, all family and friends are invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital. [57986]
Scio - Gene Lavere Spurgeon passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2022. He was born to Asa Edward Spurgeon and Erma Tyler on May 11th, 1935, in Eugene, Oregon. Gene had three brothers: Vernon, Earnest, and John.
Gene married the love of his life, Sarah Jane Jones in Omaha, Nebraska on August 15th, 1957. Gene and Sarah had six children: Vicki Rhoades, Edward, Robin Couture, James, Wenda Shinall Norene, and Jonathan. They had 13 grandchildren: Charlene, Rene, Lee, Michelle, Melissa, Daniel, Nicholas, Theadore, Crystal, Marsha, Jessica, Tara, Cassie, and several great grandchildren.
Gene served in the United States Air Force and went on to work for Pacific Northwest Bell Phone Company until he retired. Gene enjoyed fly fishing, camping, hunting, woodworking, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and running the family farm. Gene was a generous, kind, and loving man who taught us all so much about unconditional love, hard work, and respect. He was truly the glue that held all of us together and will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, daughter-in-law: Dorothy Spurgeon, son-in-law: Richard Norene, and his partner and soulmate of 63 years, Sarah.
A potluck celebration of life will be held at the family farm on May 11th at 2:00 pm, all family and friends are invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital. [57986]