A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019
My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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Issac Dale Clem: 1998-2024
A nomad with a soft spot for returning home
Trigger warning: This story discusses suicide. Issac Dale Clem loved to laugh, family members say, and he would do whatever he could to put smiles … Continue reading
William Eugene ‘Badger’ Eli: Dec. 8, 1967 – Feb. 18, 2024
A friendship based on love and caring also exemplifies the trials and tribulations for the homeless and the people who care for them
In the end — Feb. 18 at 6:41 pm — William Eugene Eli, known to his friends as “Badger,” died peacefully at a hospice and … Continue reading
Eric Jackson 1966-2023
The local homeless advocate was known for his big heart and for being a thorn in the side of the police and city
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you Pineapple had the biggest heart in Eugene. To friends and family, Pineapple’s selfless nature helped revive their faith in … Continue reading
Robyn Leslie Hatcher, 2000-2023
A free-spirited, multi-faceted musician and nationwide traveler
Robyn Leslie Hatcher was musically gifted and honed her talents on more than five different instruments, traveling across the country to satisfy her free spirit. … Continue reading
Eugene Phillips: Sept. 16, 1953 – Aug. 9, 2023
His family remembers Gene Phillips, a well known member of Eugene’s homeless community
Eugene “Gene” Phillips was born on a Wednesday in 1953. He grew up in Orinda, a small town just east of Berkeley. He died this … Continue reading
Stephen ‘Lefty’ Kelleher
Community mourns a Whiteaker icon
Stephen Thomas Kelleher — or “Lefty” as he was known around the Whiteaker and the rest of Eugene — was often spotted in his signature pose: … Continue reading
Old-Growth Forests and Oregon’s Healthy Ecosystems
The National Old-Growth Amendment seeks to address the diminishing numbers of old-growth ecosystems
Oregon’s forests were once full of old-growth, but today, less than 10 percent of old-growth trees still stand, environmental advocacy group Oregon Wild estimates. Despite … Continue reading
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Ingrid Daley: 1953-2023
Remembering a kind and compassionate friend
Ingrid Ernestine Daley died this winter at the age of 69. Her friend, Angela Miles, remembered her as a kind person who was always compassionate … Continue reading
Gloria Inge Pfund: 1956-2023
Once a bright young California girl, she died homeless on the streets of Eugene after years battling drugs and schizophrenia
Growing up in Southern California, Gloria Pfund lived a charmed life in an upper middle-class family, with horses, nice clothes and caring parents. On the … Continue reading
William Biyinzika Loveall: 1998-2022
Rescued from poverty in Uganda, he died as a result of untreated schizophrenia in the U.S.
William Biyinzika Loveall, a bright young man who came to Springfield from Uganda as a teenage boy, died by suicide on June 16 in Bend … Continue reading
Amber Joanne Mark: 1980-2022
Born and raised in the area, Mark is remembered by many for the love she gave
Amber Mark spent most of her life in the Eugene-Springfield area. She is remembered by a bright smile, an incredible sense of humor, and the … Continue reading
Sam Brown: 1958-2022
A guitar player who performed outside the downtown Eugene Post Office, Brown is remembered for being kind and thoughtful
Sam Brown could often be found playing his acoustic guitar connected to an amplifier outside of the downtown Eugene Post Office. Brown, who was homeless, … Continue reading
Bret Harris Matsutaro: 1982-2022
Matsutaro was a loyal, loved member of his community
Bret Matsutaro was a curious, creative man. A listener, a musician, a learner and a friend. As a homeless man himself, he was an advocate … Continue reading