July 13, 1919 - Nov. 13, 2006
Erna M. Eddy
of Willamina died Monday. She was 87.
She was born to Gotlieb and Elizabeth Grenz in Hebron, N.D.
She grew up on a farm in North Dakota before moving with her
family to Oregon in her teens. After school she worked in
the drugstore in Independence as well as being a personal
assistant to families that needed her. She was introduced to
Francis Eddy by her friend Viva in 1942. She married Francis
on May 7, 1943. They had one son, Robert, in 1944. Erna and
Francis lived in Hoskins until 1948 when they moved to Bend,
starting F.C. Eddy Trucking. In 1957, the family moved to
Rapid City, S.D., and Francis was the first long logger in
the area. They returned to Willamina in 1959 where, they
continuously resided. Erna worked as the bookkeeper/office
manager for F.C. Eddy Trucking into her 80s. Erna was a
much-loved and valued member of the Oregon Forest Products
Transportation Association. She was also active in the OSU
Extension Service agency.
Erna is remembered in the community for her continued
support of her husband as mayor of Willamina and council
member for 35 years, as well as her peanut brittle that many
enjoyed during the holiday season.
She is survived by her son, Robert, of Willamina; sister
Helen Ankrom of Keizer; brother Dick Grenz of Salem;
grandchildren Marta Hofenbredi of Willamina, Doug Eddy of
Willamina, Robbin Bull of Dallas and Dan Eddy of
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WILLAMINA- Francis C. Eddy
of Willamina died on June 24. He was 86. He was born to
Israel and Virginia Eddy in Hoskins, Ore. He was a
descendent of the founders of Eddyville, Ore.
He spent his early years in Hoskins, Kings Valley and
Corvallis and graduated from Albany HS. He started driving
log truck when he was 17. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army
and while at home on leave married Erna Grenz on May 7,
1943.
They had one son, Robert in 1944 and Francis was discharged
from the Army with a Bronze medal in 1946. In 1948 he bought
his first log truck and moved to Bend, starting F.C. Eddy
Trucking.
In 1957 the family moved to Rapid City, S.D. and Francis was
the first long logger in the area. They returned to
Willamina in 1959. Francis served as Willamina Mayor and was
active on city council and several committees since 1968,
while still running the trucking business along with Erna
and his son, Robert.
Francis retired from his last stint as Willamina Mayor in
2004, and was still active on city council until his death.
He was an active member of the Oregon Forest Product
Transportation Association (OFPTA) from 1967. He served as
past president of the association and won several awards,
including the Association's Distinguished Service Award in
1975 and Meritorious Service Award in 1980.
Francis worked tirelessly for his local community and
thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his wife, son,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Erna; son, Robert of
Willamina; grandchildren, Marta Hofenbredl of Willamina,
Doug Eddy of Willamina, Robbin Bull of Dallas and Dan Eddy
of Milton-Freewater; 10 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July
2, 2005 at Faulconer-Chapman School in Sheridan. Viewing and
video history will be from 2-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 29th
and Thursday, June 30th at Adamson's Funeral Home in
Sheridan. Private family graveside services will be held on
Friday, July 1, at Kings Valley cemetery. Arrangements are
by Adamson's Funeral Home, Sheridan.
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