Eva Rae Gussenhoven

December 27, 1954 - December 20, 2015

Eva "Eve" Rae (Lathrop) Gussenhoven age 60 of Newberg, Oregon passed away Sunday, December 20th. Eva was born on December 27, 1954 in Kennewick, Washington where she spent her young years before moving to Kettle Falls, Washington where she graduated from high school. In 1972 she married Charles "Chuck" Gower of Usk, Washington and moved to California. She later returned to Washington where she lived for many years before moving to Oregon 12 years ago. She was married twice after Chuck, to Larry Grober of Spokane, Washington and John Gussenhoven of Salem, Oregon. She was happiest with a house full of loved ones she was cooking for. With a cookbook collection to rival Martha Stewart's, she always had a new dish to try. She was an excellent cook. There wasn't a home improvement project that she wasn't willing to tackle. Gardening and floral arrangement were her other passions. She had a very generous heart and liked to help others. She is survived by her brother Alan Lathrop, daughters Holli Gower and Courtney Gower, stepson Austen Gussenhoven, her granddaughter Gillian "Lily" Grace, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents DeWayne Lathrop and Dolores Lathrop, her sister Rita Hammond and her brother Ralph "Bill" William Lathrop. A celebration of life for Eva will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in Eva's name to your local humane society.