Rheta Faye Netherton

NETHERTON — Rheta Faye (Rhoades), 98; born Sept. 26, 1920, Falls City, Ore.; died Nov. 16, 2018, Springfield, Ore. Surviving: daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Craig Plunkett, Portland, Ore.; Sheila and Jim Rhodes, Eugene, Ore.; 5 grandchildren, Denise, Lori, Tim, Jennifer and Jared; a step-granddaughter; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Rheta was born to Wilbur and Elva Rhoades. She was married to Leslie Netherton for 55 years, until he passed away in April 2001.

She was a member of the Santa Clara Church and was active until her health failed.