This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Follett, Shermer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR Jan. 20, 1972 EVA RUTH FOLLETT Funeral services for Eva Ruth Follett, aged 76 of Toledo, were held January 17 at the Bateman Funeral Chapel in Newport. Interment followed in the Mount Union Cemetery in Philomath. Rev. Carlton Olson of the Atonement Lutheran Church conducted the rites. Mrs. Follett was born in Salem February 23, 1895, and died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, January 13, 1972. She had been a resident of Toledo since 1928, and before her retirement, had been employed as a bookeeper by the Guy Roberts Lumber Company. Mrs. Follett had been a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, the Eagles Auxillary, the 8 et 40, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Donald of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Shermer of Toledo; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Note: I'm not a family member and have no knowledge of "the 8 et 40" meaning as it appeared in the newspaper. 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.