In loving memory: Sandi Morgen 1950-2016

Posted by CSWS Staff on Sep 28, 2016

Sandra Lynn Morgen

March 31, 1950 - September 27, 2016

"Let me live lovingly, generously, courageously..."

Friday, September 30, 2016: 11:30 am: funeral service at Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave., Eugene, OR (corner of E. 29th Ave. & University St.)

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either or both of these organizations:

Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC), 458 Blair Boulevard, Eugene, Oregon 97402-4511

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20005

A celebration of Sandi’s life will be planned at the University of Oregon at a future date.

Obituary (Eugene Register-Guard)

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