Elaine Cathryn Van Vleet

July 17, 1937 - December 6, 2018

Elaine Cathryn Van Vleet Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all, Elaine went home peacefully to the Lord on December 6, 2018 at the Mennonite Village in Albany. The second daughter of Dean and LaVoun Falwell, Elaine was born in Medford, Oregon, and moved to Ashland, Oregon in the sixth grade. She graduated as Senior Class valedictorian from Ashland High School in 1955 and married Carlos Van Vleet on June 10, 1956. Shortly after marriage Carlos and Elaine moved to Eugene where Carlos completed his studies at the University of Oregon. After graduation Carlos and Elaine moved to Corvallis where they raised Marla, Bill, Chuck, John, and Bob. Elaine was a dynamic mother and was deeply involved in all of the activities her children participated in including Brownies, Cub Scouts, Little League, 4H Club, PTA, and Corvallis High School athletic support clubs. She also worked in the Oregon State University Athletic Department for over thirty years and served as the OSU Athletic Ticket Manager for twenty-seven years. Elaine is survived by her husband Carlos, daughter Marla Van Vleet Welsh of Rossmoor, California, son William Van Vleet of Corvallis, son Chuck Van Vleet of Roseville, California, son John Van Vleet of Portland, and son Robert Van Vleet of Corvallis. Elaine also leaves behind twelve grandchildren: Brian Welsh, Katie Fitzgearld, Korey Van Vleet, Jamie Van Vleet, Greg Welsh, Doug Welsh, Leah Van Vleet, Alex Van Vleet, Carter Van Vleet, Nick Van Vleet, Jillian Van Vleet, & Jordan Van Vleet; and four great grandchildren: Marcelo Welsh, Keira Welsh, Ruthie Welsh, & Asher Welsh. We will all dearly miss her vitality and joy for people! A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Corvallis Country Club, 1850 SW Whiteside Drive, Corvallis. Memorial contributions in honor of Elaine can be made to the Elaine Van Vleet Athletic Scholarship Endowment. Contributions should be made out to the OSU Foundation at 4238 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333.