| Eva Louella Looney, age 93, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday. She was born at her family’s farm in Sweet Home, Oregon to Henry (Hank) and Libbie (Godwin) Cowitz.
Eva was a cook for logging camps after graduating from high school. She worked in a local grocery store, walking the two miles to town and back. Eva was a homemaker, farm hand, and worked in school cafeterias, and was also a substitute for custodial work.
She enjoyed raising farm animals and a bountiful garden every year. Her knack for sewing enabled her to make her own clothing and her children’s. Eva made beautiful crocheted throws and embroidered many pillow cases. |
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For enjoyment, Eva loved crossword puzzles, reading, and was especially talented at fishing.
Serving Christ and his church were a top priority, as well as being of service to her family.
Eva is survived by son, Keith, and his wife, Betty, Looney of Sweet Home; son, Glenn, and his wife, Dianna, Looney of Sweet Home; and daughter, Kathleen, and her husband, Galyn, Roth of Christmas Valley, Oregon; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Nathanael B. Looney, in 2006; a child, Baby Looney, who lived only 6 hours and passed away in 1940; sister, Edith Wetherell, in 1998; and sister, Edna Danon, in 1970.
A viewing will be from 11:00 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services will begin 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Liberty Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the 18th and Long Church of Christ.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Riverside Christian Church, Camp Koinonia (43062 N. River Drive), or Northwest Christian University in Eugene Oregon.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services. |
