Eugene, Oregon
1929-2013
Long time Eugene educator and coach, Floyd Ogden, passed away from a heart attack in his Bethel area home Thursday October 24th. He was 84 years old. Floyd was born in Monroe, WA to Paul and Gertrude Ogden and grew up in Seattle, WA where he attended Broadway and Garfield High Schools,...
Read MoreHe was the greatest teacher I ever had! He helped me learn history when I was having a difficult time made me want to attend his class instead of skipping!
Estella Golliher
August 25, 2023 | Pleasant Hill, OR | Student
I always enjoyed Floyd's love of the game when he served as Commissioner of the Eugene Mens' Senior Baseball League. Safe home, Floyd.
Robert McDowell
June 20, 2023
Floyd was a great team leader...He has left a indelible mark on my memory. I played baseball for him at Gaston all four years and was the shortstop in 1959.He had a way of getting everything you were capable of on the field.In his summation of my performance after my last game playing for him he wrote that I was the hardest working player he had ever coached.I have it framed in my den and those words will be with me always.
I went down to Eugene a few years before he passed away and we...
March 31, 2016
I didn't have Mr. Ogden as a teacher, I knew him from waiting on him at Lou & Ev's. But my husband, Mike, did have Mr. Ogden as a coach (football and baseball). Mike's buddies from High School (class of '67) still get together regularly. A bunch were at our house the day the obit ran in the paper. Everyone was saddened by the news, and the stories began! He was such a gentleman. May you find comfort in the memories of him.
Nora Larion
November 24, 2013
Coach, I will always remember your smile and sense of humor. I never saw you in a bad mood! Never knew how you did it. You will be missed by so many!!!
Teresa LaCoy-Koepp
November 24, 2013 | Eugene, OR
He was more than a history teacher and coach. . .he truly cared about the young people in his life. I felt his passion for the change he made in my personal experience being a student of his. Throughout my life I have been reminded of his endearing following of my friends, family and of course how he affected me. He is a hero in my mind.
Patricia Kincaid (Hemmerle)
November 23, 2013 | Eugene, OR
I knew Floyd at the Eugene Moose Lodge. We played league pool and enjoyed an ocassional Guinness or good Irish Whiskey. But it wasn't all hard work, we did have some fun. Floyd was a fine Irish Gentleman.
Mark Noah
November 23, 2013 | Springfield, OR
Mr. Ogden was one of my favorite teachers @ WHS. He was firm, but fair. He was passionate about baseball and education. He always encouraged, and challenged yourself to do your best.
Prayers go to his family at this time of his passing.
Susan Moyer
November 23, 2013 | Elmira, OR
I was just watching Jungle to Jungle with David Ogden Stiers and was telling my family about Mr Ogden --- some things just stick in your brain forever --- I googled his name and found out that his celebration of life is tomorrow. I have great memories of him teaching us all about History :). It makes me smile when I think about him. He will surely be missed. To his family and close friends, I am sorry for your loss.
Darla Sieminski '84
November 22, 2013 | Eugene, OR