Recent and Upcoming Obituaries

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   June 1932 - May 19, 2025

Marilyn Lou Edwards (née Mohr), age 92, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving son, daughter, and grandson. Born in Kellogg, Idaho, Marilyn was the cherished daughter of Walter and Dora Mohr (Starr). Marilyn earned her master’s degree from Oregon College of Education in Monmouth in 1972

and dedicated over twenty years to teaching in Eugene’s 4J School District. Specializing in deaf education, she brought compassion, patience, and deep commitment to her work, touching countless young lives and their families. After retiring, Marilyn spent several joyful years in Florence, Oregon, where she loved the serenity of living on the coast. The ocean's rhythm and the beauty of the landscape brought her peace and happiness.

She is survived by her brother, her daughter and son, and two grandchildren, all of whom she adored. Marilyn will be remembered not only for her devotion to education and family, but also for her wonderful sense of humor. She was a great mom, a caring grandmother, and a loyal friend. Her wit, warmth, and wisdom will be deeply missed.

A private family gathering will be held in her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be

made in her name to an organization supporting deaf education or a charity of your choice.

   March 14, 1944 - August 19, 2025

 Paul Dean Sawyer, 81, of Port Angeles, Washington passed away on August 19, 2025, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Warren and Margarette Sawyer on March 14, 1944.  He was known for his good business sense. While in high school, Paul worked part time at the local newspaper and was involved in the Future Business Leaders of America.  During his college years he ran a canteen in his dorm. Paul graduated from Oregon State University in June 1967 with an Engineering degree in Production Technology.  He married Melinda Louise Shultis on July 2, 1966, and was good at providing for his family. He used his degree in various workplaces, including ALCOA (Vancouver, WA), Martin Marietta (The Dalles, OR), Peninsula Plywood (Resident Engineer, Port Angeles, WA), The Goodyear-Nelson Hardwood Lumber Company (Sedro-Woolley, WA), Ediz Hook Services (General Manager, Port Angeles, WA), and Nippon Paper Industries (Port Angeles, WA).  When not working, Paul enjoyed fishing and hiking with his family. He was active in the  local Boy Scout troop when his sons were little. He was a gifted craftsman, having  completely renovated their residence of 47 years (doing most of the work himself),  including a cut glass project on the front doors. He taught computer classes at the Port  Angeles Senior Center. Of late, he could be found at the Shipley Center in Sequim  playing pinochle, majjong or bingo, or trading in another car at the dealership.  He is survived by his sister Sharon White (Gary), his wife Melinda, children Allen  Sawyer, Tony Sawyer (Heidi), and Jeannine Maxwell (Adam), and his six grandchildren.  Paul will be remembered for his money smarts, sense of humor, and patience. He will  be missed. He loved his family and in the end, repented of his sins and showed a desire  to follow Jesus. We rejoice that he is now truly home. He is interred at Resthaven Memorial Park in Eugene, OR 

  Nov. 10, 2003 - July 16, 2025

 Christopher Lee Choate was born on November 10th, 2003 in Eugene, OR to parents Gregory and Patricia Choate. Chris was the youngest of three children.

As a child Chris was very artistic and was able to create amazing pieces of artwork. Chris drew hundreds of pictures and always amazed people with his drawing ability. Chris also liked to paint and was great at this as well. One of Chris’ favorite things to do was to take cardboard or other materials out of the recycle bin and create things from them.

Chris was also very interested and involved in sports as a child. Chris played soccer and basketball and was good at both. Chris was big for his age and was always the tallest person on the team. This allowed Chris to get rebounds and to shoot over others on the basketball court. Chris once scored a goal in soccer by kicking the ball from the far end of the field. Chris’ family enjoyed watching him play.

When Chris was nine years old the family moved to Bend. Chris made new friends and seemed to adapt quickly, but always missed being near his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Eugene. Chris also missed the climate in Eugene as he preferred dark and rainy over sunny and dry.

As Chris got older he developed a passion for music. Chris loved to listen to music and had an extensive music collection. Chris liked to have physical copies of his music and preferred to listen to cd’s, vinyl, and cassettes over digital. Chris was also an amazing musician. Chris got his first guitar at the age of 14. Chris seemed to have a natural ability and quickly taught himself to play. Later on Chris took up playing drums. Chris was great at this as well. Chris enjoyed playing music with his friends and had recorded multiple songs with the intent to release an album. Chris dreamed of being a professional musician and was talented enough that he likely could have made this happen.

Chris had a big heart and liked to help others. Chris had many friends who he cared deeply about. Chris was a loyal friend and would stick up for others and defend them if he felt they were slighted or mistreated. Chris worked as a line cook at McMenamin’s and had many good friends there. Chris had a girlfriend, Ash, who was the love of his life. Ash meant the world to Chris and he was most happy when with her.

Chris left this world on July 16th, 2025. Chris’ life was far too short and has left us all wishing we would have had more time. Chris is survived by his parents Greg and Patty Choate, siblings Alexa (Joey) Schlesinger and Sara Choate, grandparents Arthur Choate and Joyce Taylor, his girlfriend Ash, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chris is deeply loved and will be missed by all.

A celebration of life will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery located at 3900 Willamette Street, Eugene on Wednesday July 23rd with viewing beginning at 1:00 pm and services at 2:00 pm.