This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Springer, Capps, JonesGwynn, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6610/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug. 29th, 2013 George James Springer Jr. George James Springer Jr. of Reedsport, OR. passed away quietly at home from his battle with lung cancer on August 3, 2013. He was born June 16, 1934 in Toledo, OR. to George James and Ethel Fay Springer. After graduating from Toledo High School he served from 1956 to 1960 in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He worked as a Police Officer in Newport, OR. and Chief of Police in Powers, OR. before moving to Reedsport in 1962 where he worked for I.P. Paper Mill for 36 years. George was a wonderful family man and quite the handyman! He could fix anything and always did so lovingly, for his family and friends. He enjoyed everything in life from snowmobiling to fishing, but most of all doing it with his family. George is survived by his loving wife: Betty Jean (Stam) Springer of 60 years; sister: Nadine Capps; three sons: Garry, Dan & Corey Springer; one daughter: Tamara Jones; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and their families'. George is preceded in death by his brother: Rawlin Springer; and sister: Darlene Gwynn. Please come and join us in a Celebration of Life at the Eagles Lodge in Reedsport, OR. on September 7th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. May he rest in peace and know he was loved. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.