Walking on -- Betty Maxine Jeffers Reed, Craig James Foster, John Lee Stevens

Betty Maxine Jeffers Reed

March 1, 1928 – Feb. 17, 2021

Proud Tribal Elder Betty Maxine Jeffers Reed, loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away from natural causes on Feb. 17, 2021, in Eugene, Ore.

She was born in Alma, Ore., on March 1, 1928, to Ira Jeffers and Bertha Luce. Betty loved the freedom she felt from travel and car rides, hunting, fishing and going to Em’s baseball games, as well as embroidering, her flowers and most of all spending time with her family and Tribe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Bertha Jeffers, and daughters, Donna Burkett and LaVonne Dorning. She is survived by her daughters, Raelene Cox, Elaine Sihilling, Beverly Morgan and Lola Gray; son, Jay Reed; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty will be missed dearly. The family held a small family celebration of life with family and friends in remembrance of Betty on March 20 at Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.

Other passings

Craig James Foster

May 23, 1977 – April 7, 2021

Tribal member Craig James Foster walked on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Omega Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Portland, Ore., is assisting the family.

At press time, there was no funeral service information available.

John Lee Stevens

Nov. 8, 1953 – April 9, 2021

Tribal Elder John Lee Stevens walked on Friday, April 9, 2021. Keith & Keith Funeral Home in Yakima, Wash., is assisting the family.

At press time, there was no funeral service information available.