Janet "Marie" Gregory

Janet "Marie" Gregory, age 68, of Elgin, died June 3, 2010 at the Grande Ronde Hosptial. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elgin Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the American Lung Association in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Appreciation Center, 102 th Street in La Grande.

Mrs. Gregory was born on May 26, 1942, the daughter of Charlie and Beulah (Shaffer) Williams in La Grande. She was educated in Inbler and on September 25, 1961 she married Lynn Gregory. After his honorable discharge from the United States Navy they lived in Athena until moving to Elgin in 1968. In her younger years she worked in the potato and onion fields doing seasonal work. She collected ceramic bells and enjoyed watching the birds, butterflies and flowers in her yard. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Doug Gregory of Elgin, Troy Gregory of Coeur d'Alene and Kevin Gregory of Elgin; brothers, Chuck Williams and Bob Williams, both of Elgin; sisters, Leona French of Baker City, Barbara Kennedy and Betty Smith of Malaga, Washington; brother-in-law, Bob Gregory of La Grande; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Jim Chilson, Don Williams, Harold Williams and sister-in-law, Helen Gregory.

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