The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report that Melvin John Steffenson, founder of Pleasant Hill Nursery, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025.
Farewell to a great man who inspired optimism
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If ever there was an optimist, it was Garden Gallery Ironworks founder Don Sprague.
In Memoriam: Jolly Krautmann
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jolly Krautmann, co-founder of Heritage Seedlings and Liners in Salem, Oregon. She passed away July 21, 2024 at her new farm in McMinnville following a 2-plus-year battle with brain cancer, which was her third cancer battle in […]
Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passes
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report that Don Sprague, owner of Garden Gallery Iron Works, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in his home in Woodburn, Oregon, surrounded by family and friends. The family made the announcement of Don’s passing on Friday, June 28. A funeral Mass will be held […]
In Memoriam: Douglas Femrite
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Douglas Femrite on December 5, 2023.
In Memorium: Terrence (Terry) August Menninger
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Terrence (Terry) August Menninger, a longtime nursery professional.
Former OAN president Kathie Femrite dies
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Kathie Femrite, a former OAN president. She passed away peacefully at her home in Woodburn on September 24, 2023 at age 74.
In Memoriam: Bruce Hoskins
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Bruce C. Hoskins, owner of Pacific Crest Groundcovers in Canby, Oregon. He died December 13, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 71. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the son of Courtney J. Hoskins and […]
Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler passes
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler, who co-founded Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas together with her husband, Bob. She died December 22, 2019 at the age of 80, following a battle with breast cancer. A rosary was held December 26 at St. […]
In memoriam: William H. “Bill” McCoy
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner of McCoy’s Nursery in Sandy, Oregon. He died July 8, 2019, at the age of 82, following a short battle with cancer. The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner […]