1971
Jody
2019
Jody Spencer
May 22, 1971 — February 11, 2019
Jody Spencer was born May 22, 1971 in McMinnville, OR to parents Donald and Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer. He passed away in a car related accident in McMinnville, OR on February 11, 2019.
Jody grew up in McMinnville, attending Adams Elementary, McMinnville Middle School, and graduating from McMinnville High School in 1989.
Jody worked a variety of jobs over his lifetime. Early in his life, he worked for Compton’s paving company in McMinnville. When he moved with his family to Pendleton, he worked for The East Oregonian newspaper company, running a press. After moving back to Willamette Valley, he worked for landscape supply companies in Salem. He returned to live in Yamhill County to Willamina and back home to McMinnville. He earned his CDL, worked for Mac Gas, and then on to Carlton Farms. In the spring of 2018, he began working at Blue Star Gas.
Jody loved hunting. He liked guns and knives. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and clamming. He was a Beaver believer, a Blazer fan, and a devoted, passionate supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed listening to sports talk radio, classic rock, and heavy metal. He liked history. He enjoyed watching movies about the military, Old West, and hunting. He also liked comedies. He liked doing the average outdoor activities and being in the woods. He liked to go camping, and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Cody; daughter, Kelsey; father, Donald; brother, Scott (Melissa); sister, Betti (Nathan); grandsons, Aden and Korbin; nephew, Adam; nieces Sarah (Brandon) and Lacy (Nathan); great nieces and nephews; aunt, Betty; cousins in the Freeman and Spencer families; his kitty Snots, and his grand dog, Jax. He is also survived by his good friends Randy Spencer, Jason Friedrich, Todd Blayney, Tommy “Chille” Garcia, Bobby Marshall, and Ken Strode. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie; sister-in-law Debbie; and grandson, Theodore.
A celebration of Jody’s life will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11am at the Restlawn Funeral Home, located at 201 Oak Grove Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304. Causal attire. A reception to follow at the Oak Grove Grange Hall, located at 2670 Oak Grove Rd., Rickreall, OR 97371.
Blue Star Gas has graciously started a contribution fund to honor Jody, with proceeds going to benefit his son, Cody. Additional donations can be applied to the fund, the Jody S. Spencer Fund, through OnPoint Community Credit Union, 2430 NE McDonald Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128.
Jody grew up in McMinnville, attending Adams Elementary, McMinnville Middle School, and graduating from McMinnville High School in 1989.
Jody worked a variety of jobs over his lifetime. Early in his life, he worked for Compton’s paving company in McMinnville. When he moved with his family to Pendleton, he worked for The East Oregonian newspaper company, running a press. After moving back to Willamette Valley, he worked for landscape supply companies in Salem. He returned to live in Yamhill County to Willamina and back home to McMinnville. He earned his CDL, worked for Mac Gas, and then on to Carlton Farms. In the spring of 2018, he began working at Blue Star Gas.
Jody loved hunting. He liked guns and knives. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and clamming. He was a Beaver believer, a Blazer fan, and a devoted, passionate supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed listening to sports talk radio, classic rock, and heavy metal. He liked history. He enjoyed watching movies about the military, Old West, and hunting. He also liked comedies. He liked doing the average outdoor activities and being in the woods. He liked to go camping, and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Cody; daughter, Kelsey; father, Donald; brother, Scott (Melissa); sister, Betti (Nathan); grandsons, Aden and Korbin; nephew, Adam; nieces Sarah (Brandon) and Lacy (Nathan); great nieces and nephews; aunt, Betty; cousins in the Freeman and Spencer families; his kitty Snots, and his grand dog, Jax. He is also survived by his good friends Randy Spencer, Jason Friedrich, Todd Blayney, Tommy “Chille” Garcia, Bobby Marshall, and Ken Strode. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie; sister-in-law Debbie; and grandson, Theodore.
A celebration of Jody’s life will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11am at the Restlawn Funeral Home, located at 201 Oak Grove Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304. Causal attire. A reception to follow at the Oak Grove Grange Hall, located at 2670 Oak Grove Rd., Rickreall, OR 97371.
Blue Star Gas has graciously started a contribution fund to honor Jody, with proceeds going to benefit his son, Cody. Additional donations can be applied to the fund, the Jody S. Spencer Fund, through OnPoint Community Credit Union, 2430 NE McDonald Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128.
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