Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Flugum, and his sister, Esther Wilde. Randy too developed dementia, but was always the optimist, retaining his dignity until the end. Randy was devoted to Joyce’s care throughout her disease progression until her death in 2017. In 2010, they moved to Salem, OR to be near their daughter as Joyce’s dementia advanced. They walked the beach and sand dunes almost every day. They loved spending time with and spoiling their two granddaughters Kelly and Mary Kate. They built a home in Bodega Bay, CA in 1996 to be near their son and daughter-in-law and their grandchildren. The Calgary Stampede was their favorite event. Three years later they became full-time RVer’s traveling all over the U.S. In 1988, Randy retired, and he and Joyce moved to Bend, Oregon where they were active downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Early family life was filled with camping trips, hiking, and fishing, instilling Randy’s love of the outdoors in his children. In 1960, feeling the pull of adventure, the family moved to California, eventually settling in Santa Clara where Randy pursued a career in the aerospace industry. He met, then married the love of his life, Joyce Bracewell the same year. Randy graduated from Iowa State University with an engineering degree in 1956. The family lived in several locations in Iowa and Minnesota during Randy’s and his siblings’ (Phillip and Esther) early years as their father was a pastor at several parishes, eventually settling in Forest City Iowa. Randy was born in Ames, Iowa to Nels and Mary Flugum. SALEM – Randy Flugum passed away peacefully at the age of 89 of natural causes on April 22. At a later date Janet’s ashes will be privately laid to rest with her mother. Per her wishes there will be no memorial service at this time. Janet is preceded in death by daughter Terri Lynn “Terrilynn” Spoklie of Rigby, ID, her beloved mother Silva Spillman(Ray), father Emmett McCausland, and her brothers Ernest and Marvin McCausland. She will also be greatly missed by her sister Margaret Harrison of Eureka CA, as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Plus a growing number of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Grandchildren Matt, Andy, Christy, Brannon, Jeremy, Brian, Kim, Kristin, Nicole, Jesse, Jacklynn, and Cody. Janet is survived by her son Steven Campbell(Shelly), Middletown CA, daughters Nancy Blanton(George) Cathlamet, WA, Angela Baird, Columbia, MO, Daleen Grimes(Pete), Silverdale, WA and Jennifer Flake(Guy), Portland, OR. Her beautiful and delicate creations continue to bring joy to many. She was a member of Capitol Wood Carvers in Salem, OR. She also lived in Lake Tapps, WA and Salem, OR where she discovered her talent and passion for wood carving. In her 40’s she started an exciting new chapter of her life by joining the team at Dr Wilkinson’s Hot Springs in Calistoga, CA, which led to a successful career as a massage therapist. She spent time in Hayfork, Santa Rosa, Eureka and Calistoga with time in LaGrande, OR in-between. She lived most her life in Northern California where she raised six children. Sitting under a tree on a summer day, with a dog on her lap, chatting with her sister and family, was truly her happy place. She will forever be remembered for doing things her own way, her inventive spirit, artistry, and the ability to make anything out of contact paper.Īs an outdoor person at heart, she often packed her kids in the car for adventures at beaches and forests with a loaf of bread and whatever was on hand to make sandwiches. She was resourceful, and if she didn’t have it, she would figure out how to make it. She was highly creative and instilled a sense of curiosity in her children. She had a natural honesty and unwavering faith. People often commented about her being such a nice person and a joy to work with. Janet was a kind and thoughtful person and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. Janet was born in Red Bluff, CA on Jto Emmett and Silva(Patton) McCausland. Janet Ellen Campbell, 81, of Portland, OR, peacefully passed away April 28, 2023, while home surrounded by love and family.
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