Josie E. Fogarty

May 31, 1921 - August 20, 2010

OBITUARY INFORMATION: JOSIE ESTER FOGARTY Josephine Ester Fogarty was born the daughter of George and Violet (Minor) Clooten on Tuesday, May 31, 1921 in Bismarck, North Dakota. She grew up and attended school in the Bismarck area and on July 13, 1944 was married to Joseph Leroy Fogarty. They moved to St. Paul, Oregon in 1956 and to Newberg a year later. For the past 53 years they made their home on Hiway 240 where they raised sheep, cattle and geese. Josie, as she was known to her family and friends, worked at GAF in Progress until retiring. After her husband retired, she enjoyed helping him collect scrap metal. They were members of St. Peter Catholic Church. He preceded her in death just eight months ago on December 8, 2009. Josie was a devoted mother and family person. Listening to her son, Ron, play music when he had a band was a favorite pastime. On Friday, August 20, 2010, Josie Fogarty died at her home in Newberg when she was 89 years, 2 months and 20 days of age. Surviving and left to honor her life are: One son, Ron Fogarty, and his wife Judy, of McMinnville; three daughters, Berneice Price and her husband, David, of Milwaukie, Ruth Fogarty of Newberg and Charlene McClure of Dallas; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and those who have come to know and appreciate her where she has lived and worked. Her Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, with Father Don Gutmann officiating. Concluding Service will follow at Valley View Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Newberg. Chapel Viewing and Visitation hours are Wed., Aug. 25, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and Thurs. 8:00 a.m. until Service at Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.attrells.com Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Hospice for all their loving care c/o Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.