Obituary of Elaine Barnes

1927 - 2013 Elaine Barnes of Eugene passed away January 7, 2013 of age related causes, she was 85. She was born September 2, 1927 to Benjamin & Alfreda (Joliffe) Knudson in Bottineau, North Dakota. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 15th at 1:00 PM at Musgrove Family Center in Eugene. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A public Visitation will be Monday, January 14 at Musgrove Family Mortuary, from 1:00 to 5:00. Elaine Received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and her Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. She worked as an English Teacher at Willamette High School and as a School Psychologist for 4-J Schools for 25 years. She married Frank Roberts in 1949 and they later divorced. She married Hank Barnes in 1952 and they later divorced. She is survived by two daughters, Tamara Barnes and Hillary Barnes both of Eugene. One grandson, Spencer, a niece, Kristen Santin and two great-niece's, Dayna & Caity. She was preceeded in death by a brother, Charles Knudson and a sister, Doris Murphy. Memorial contributions to Cat's Pajamas Cat Rescue - 541-232-0180. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.