Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Marcella Ruth Vandegriffe
1934 - 2016
BORN
1934
DIED
2016
FUNERAL HOME
Marcella Vandegriffe Obituary
Vandegriffe
Marcella Ruth (Kyte) Vandegriffe was born to Roy and Maude Marie (Waddell) Kyte on February 11, 1934 in Elkhart, Kansas. The family moved to Vaughn, Oregon soon thereafter. Marcella graduated from Eugene High School and married Raymond Vandegriffe in February 1952. While in the Air Force, they were stationed in Texas, California and Alaska before returning to Eugene in 1956. Marcella lived out the remainder of her life in the Eugene/Springfield area. Due to the effects of Alzheimer's, Marcella spent most of the last year of her life at ElderHealth & Living in Springfield, Oregon, where she received compassionate and loving care. In September, she moved to Gig Harbor, Washington to live with her daughter and son-in-law, passing away on November 28, 2016 at the age of 82.
During her life, Marcella worked as a homemaker, a school cook, a shipping/receiving clerk (IRECO), a comptroller (Western Irrigation), and the owner/manager, with her husband, of a small grocery store (H&K Market), retiring in 1983 to care for her husband during a long illness until he passed away in 1997 after 45 years of marriage. Marcella was blessed to find love again with Aubrey Hanes (married in 2003) and Milo (Mike) Hamilton (married in 2010). Both men also preceded her in death. Marcella was also preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Margaret Crafts, Vernon Kyte and Ada Luella Kyte.
Marcella is survived by her sons: Curtis Vandegriffe and Stanley Vandegriffe, both of Springfield; and her daughter and son-in law, Vonda and Stephen Ross of Gig Harbor, Washington; as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, along with three sisters-in law, a brother-in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:00 am at Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield. Private burial will be at Springfield Memorial Gardens.
Services are in care of Major Family Funeral Home; visit majorfamilyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marcella Vandegriffe
5 Entries
December 15, 2016
Thank you to each one of you who remembered our Mom here. We know she is in Heaven with Jesus and her body is strong and her mind works perfectly again. We rejoice in that, which brings us comfort in our missing her here. Vonda, Curt and Stan
Diana Bus
December 7, 2016
Sincerest condolences to the family. My mom and dad always loved visiting with Marcella, and going to dances with her and Aubry and later Mike. Sincerely Diana Bus (Hank and Dena Bus too)
Jan Foster
December 6, 2016
I worked with Marcella at Western Irrigation. She was such a special person and it was always a treat to see her and catch up on life. To Marcella's family, I'm so sorry that your sweet mom has passed. When we worked together years ago, she always spoke so lovingly about all of you. You are in my thoughts.
Alva & Shirley Good
December 5, 2016
Marcella became our Aunt when she married our Uncle Aubrey Hanes. We came to know a wonderful person, and a happier Uncle Aubrey.
December 4, 2016
Marcella was a special woman and one of my favorite Grandmothers who would come to Yolanda Elementary to pick up her Grandchildren, she was a sweet person!
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Marcella Vandegriffe's name
Memorial Events
for Marcella Vandegriffe
Funeral services provided by:
Major Family Funeral Home - Springfield112 N. A Street, Springfield, OR 97477
How to support Marcella's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Marcella Vandegriffe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
