Loretta Mae Trumbo

Loretta Mae Trumbo, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born in Scio. Her father and mother, Vilas and Sophie Arnold, were farmers on Thomas Creek in Scio and later owned the “Five Corner Market” in Albany for many years. She enjoyed helping feed and care for the cows, chickens, and horses that were part of her family's life. She married John (Jack) Berdette Trumbo in 1946, and raised four children; Elaine Isley, (husband, John) of Enterprise; John A. Trumbo, (wife, Carol) of Pendleton, Eileen England, (husband, Bill) of Milwaukie; and Virginia Antram, of Eugene. Loretta's only sister, Lorene, passed away in 1964. She and Jack owned three Shell Gas Stations, including the Campus Shell Service and Towing. Jack would tend to daily operations of each location while Loretta provided all of the paperwork and accounting. Loretta lost her beloved Jack when he passed away in 1997. Jack and Loretta loved to take their family on many camping trips and then weekend trips to the coast when they bought a vacation home on the Alsea River. She loved crocheting, needlepoint, beading and other crafts. Her constant companion for the last 12 years has been her small Shiu Tzu, Kelly, who loved to "ride" along at the front of Loretta's walker. They took walks each day and received many compliments on how cute Kelly looked in her "bow of the day". Loretta maintained her love for camping and looked forward to travel. She was so excited to still “camp”, now in a motor home, and did so four more times last summer and fall with her daughter, Eileen and husband Bill, and son John and his wife Carol. Loretta still climbed into the vehicle at age of 91. There had to be a campfire each evening complete with “S’mores”. She also loved going on trips with her son-in-law Bill England when he drove all over the Northwest for his transportation business. Of course, Kelly was sitting in her lap the entire trip. Loretta celebrated her 90th birthday with a dinner and many family members in attendance. Her 91st birthday was also celebrated with her family. She is survived by her son; three daughters; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Honoring her request, a private family memorial viewing took place. Loretta is interned by her beloved Jack's side at the Willamette Memorial Park in Albany.

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Loretta Mae Trumbo

January 27, 1926 - April 19, 2017