SPENCER, Luann Marit (Stoddard) age 80, passed away July 28, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon.
Luann was born to Jack and Nancy Stoddard. She grew up in the Sheridan, Oregon area,
picking beans, hops and berries in her youth. She was a member of Rainbow Girls and Future
Homemakers of America. She was a 1958 graduate of Willamina High School.
In 1959 she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Edward Spencer. They moved to
Cottage Grove, then settled in Portland where they raised three children. At retirement they
moved to Crooked River Ranch to enjoy the sun.
Luann worked as a banker for US Bank for twenty-four years, retiring in 1995. Luann was a
thoughtful, caring person, who never missed a birthday, Easter, or Valentine card. She enjoyed
making baby blankets for all her friends and family. On her off time Luann spent time with her
family, sewing, working crossword puzzles, camping and walking the beach. The joy of
Christmas was always a special time for her.
Luann is survived by her children, Kellene Allred of Coos Bay, Oregon, Douglas Spencer of
Castle Rock, Washington and Kathleen Beard of Gilbert, Arizona. Grandchildren, Spencer,
Jerad, Dustin, Newton, Daymond, Andrew, Andrea, Lukas and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Edward Spencer in 2018, her parents
Jack and Nancy Stoddard, and her sisters Donna Halbeisen and Peggy Stoddard.
Services will be held at the Restlawn Memory Gardens, 201 Oak Grove NW, Salem, Oregon
on Friday, August 14, 2020. A viewing in the chapel from 9:00am to 10:30am with a graveside
service at 11:00am.Order of Service
A reception is planned at the Cafe 22 West, 5172 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Please join us for more
sharing and celebrating of Luann’s life.
A video of Luann’s life can be viewed through the Restlawn website at:
https://youtu.be/dxT5KgWa884