Kathryn Ann Mcfarland

Kathryn Ann McFarland, age 88, of La Grande, died August 27, 2009 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wallowa Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

Kathryn was born on February 16, 1921, the daughter of Dr. John B. and Margaret (Boner) Gregory in Wallowa, Oregon. When she was eleven her mother passed away but she spoke often of memories of canoeing on Wallowa Lake. Her father moved to Hot Lake with her after the death of her mother. She graduated from La Grande High School and later married Ray McFarland and they had six children and owned and operated McFarland Logging. They divorced after 25 years of marriage.

Some of the happiest memories she had were of times spent at their cabin on Mt. Emily, sharing her knowledge of nature and wildlife. She loved flying, hunting and picking mushrooms and wildflowers. She was an avid reader and loved to swim at the Cove Pool with her kids and grandkids. She also enjoyed being outdoors, horseback riding and spending time at Wallowa Lake. She loved all of the holidays.

Kathryn was involved in PTA, was past President of the Good Neighbor Club and was involved with the Girl Scouts for over 20 years, from Brownies to Seniors. Many years of day camps at Birdtrack Springs and Spring Creek will be remembered by many.

Survivors include her children, Ann Cray of La Grande; Richard McFarland of Union, Marilyn McFarland and Bob Peterson of Union, Mark and Gayle McFarland of Cottage Grove, John McFarland of McMinnville and Janine McFarland of Crooked River Ranch, Oregon; brother and his wife, Jack and Verla Gregory of La Grande; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and many friends.

Those who wish may make contributions in Kathryn's memory to the Girl Scouts of America, Silver Sage Council or to the Hot Lake Project in care of the Daniels~Knopp Center.

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