Marie Arline Gowing, lovingly known as Marie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born to Lester and Genevieve (Buffington) Yearous on March 17, 1938, in Eugene, Oregon, Marie’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness and the joy she brought to those around her.
Marie’s early life in Cottage Grove was filled with the close-knit warmth of a loving family. In 1956, she graduated from Cottage Grove High School.…
