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, participating in football and basketball and excelling as a young baseball player.

It was here that he met his future wife and mother of his children, Grace Brennan.

Floyd went on to attend Western Washington, Seattle and Willamette Universities.

Floyd played several years of professional baseball in the St Louis Browns organization, in the midst of which he served in combat during the Korean War.

After his baseball playing career ended, he earned a teaching degree from Willamette University and began his high school teaching and coaching career at Gaston High School.

After several years at Gaston, Floyd moved his family to Eugene and began teaching and coaching at Willamette High School. During these years, Floyd was a professional baseball scout in the New York Met and Baltimore Oriole organizations.

After retiring from his teaching and coaching career, Floyd was inducted into the Oregon Coaches Hall of Fame.

Floyd was preceded in death by his eldest daughter and is survived by a daughter from Puyallup, WA; his two sons from Eugene, OR; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life on November 23rd from 2:00 pm -- 6:00 pm at the Campbell Senior Center located at 155 High St in Eugene, OR.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bethel Education Foundation in his name.

Bethel Education Foundation

4640 Bethel Dr

Eugene, OR 97402

www.betheleducationfoundation.org

Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Nov. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Ogden

34 Entries

Estella Golliher

August 25, 2023

He 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!

Robert McDowell

June 20, 2023

I always enjoyed Floyd's love of the game when he served as Commissioner of the Eugene Mens' Senior Baseball League. Safe home, Floyd.

March 31, 2016

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 went to lunch and had a great time. He wrote me a letter afterwords telling me how much my visit had made to him....May Gods blessing be on him always.

Sincerely, Rich Stang 1959 graduate

November 24, 2013

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

Teresa LaCoy-Koepp

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!!!

Patricia Kincaid (Hemmerle)

November 23, 2013

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.

Mark Noah

November 23, 2013

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.

Susan Moyer

November 22, 2013

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.

Darla Sieminski '84

November 22, 2013

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.

Ginger St.Clair- Janisse

November 22, 2013

Mr. OG! Thank u for all u did! U made a big differnce in our lives! Hope u playing Ball with all the Greats! Tell Joe DiMaggio hello miss seeing him walking at Crissy Field! :)! I can see u both walking together talking about stats! :) U will be missed by many! Prayers for your family!

Pete Domagala

November 22, 2013

I do have favorites and Floyd was one of them. Along with being a great coach he was an outstanding teacher and mentor. I've used and passed on so many of his sayings and stories that he should live on forever. Whenever his name is brought up it always brings smiles to the faces of everyone.

Terry Brummett

November 22, 2013

It's not often you find a person that very few, if any, have a bad word to say about them...except maybe a few umpires who are just now figuring out the intellectual slam he put on them after a bad call. It was a privilege to have played for him and a great honor to have known him. It's a big loss.

Renee LaCoy Forrer

November 19, 2013

What an honor to have known Coach Odgen and be his Baseball statistician throughout my high school years. I always think of him when I watch a ball game. His love for the game, his family and to his 'kids' on the field will always have a special place in my heart. Coach... it's the bottom of the ninth and you've hit a Grand Slam. God Bless.

Mindy Sandford (Henager)

November 19, 2013

Great memories of "Og"! He was an inspiration to many of us. A good friend & teacher. My heart goes out to his family & friends. So sorry for the loss.

Scott Lowell

November 17, 2013

When I close my eyes, I can still see that twinkle in his eyes, still smell the pipe, and still see him barking out commands from the 3rd base coaching box. He was the smartest baseball coach I ever knew, molding strategy and psychology to come up with a winning formula. Always interesting, always entertaining, and always funny. He will be missed.

Steve Noble, class of 1982

November 14, 2013

Mr. Ogden was a very memorable teacher, very passion it. I think we all got something extra from his class.

November 13, 2013

Mr. Ogden was the teacher who made me want to get A's. I'm not sure he thought I was a good influence on Terry but boy did we have fun. Several years after high school my husband and I met Mr. O eating his dinner at Louie's. He told us I had given him every grey hair he had. My husband still remembers meeting him and tells me I have given him every grey hair he has too.
My deepest sympathies,
Ellen Rutherford Childs
Class of '69

November 11, 2013

Steve, Kris, Ian and Allison,
So sorry for the loss of Floyd. He was a good one,
Sincerely,
Joan (Schamber, Wheeler) Lacey

Dean Bomar

November 10, 2013

Great friend and mentor.Watched many games with Floyd and our good friend Charlie.Drinks on me when we meet again.

Gina Martichuski

November 8, 2013

Great teacher. Thank you for being a positive influence for so many of your students.

Jessie Murray

November 5, 2013

Coach will be extremely missed. He was a wonderful teacher, coach and father figure to a lot of us. I feel blessed to have known him. RIP Coach.

November 5, 2013

Floyd was my teacher in high school. I remember his Kennedy history class very well and was truly one of the more interesting classes I had. I also knew his son Jim who was a class ahead of me who I considered a friend. My thoughts are with the family during this time.
Bart Wilson
WHS Class of 79'

cindy peterson

November 5, 2013

Great man

November 5, 2013

Floyd was one of my favorite teachers but when I broke my arm in my senior year I tried to refuse to go the hospital so I wouldn't miss one of his tests. His classes were oddly entertaining.

Jeff Wolfe, class of 1980

November 4, 2013

Floyd Ogden was a wonderful man with a kind heart.He was a man who cared deeply about making a difference in young peoples lives. Pllaaayyyyyyy Ball! From the Martins, Bob, Vickie, Rod and Wendy

Jayna (Joey's little sister) Waltz

November 4, 2013

Mr. Ogden always amazed me. He was the only teacher I had that could lecture for a hour and never have to refer to a book or paper, he was full of information. He made history at Willamette enjoyable. He will be missed. Thanks for the memories.

Jim Schmidt

November 4, 2013

Floyd was such a delightful man. Watching him coach my son (and his grandson, Ian) in middle school was pure enjoyment. It was as if he had 15 grandsons on the team, he treated them all with such affection and dedication. I know that my son, and all the young people he coached and taught are better people for having had him in their lives. What a unique and special man. He will be missed.

LEWIS HEIDTKE

November 4, 2013

HE WAS A GREAT TEACHER AND FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED .

tonee webber

November 4, 2013

So grateful to Mr. Odgen, it is because of him that I graduated high school. RIP Mr Ogden, until we meet again. Prayers for his family & friends.

Linda Kincaid Adams

November 4, 2013

I remember Mr Ogden from high school. He was always so nice & helpful.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm sending best wishes and thoughts to you and your family!
I just remember that he always seemed to have a huge smile on his face!! :-)I was there for 65' & part of 66', my Sr year.

November 3, 2013

To the Ogden Family,
Floyd gave many years of service to the community and I am sure you are very proud of the legacy he leaves behind. May you find comfort in knowing he helped many young people.
With condolences
Margo Stanfield West

his birthday 1998

don karen thorne

November 3, 2013

don and karen thorne

November 3, 2013

Don and I will miss our Irish gentleman

Angie Davis

November 3, 2013

Mr. Ogden, thank you for all the support and encouragements during my years as one of your students and Willamette High School. You will be remembered and missed. Class of "83"

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