Louise Marion Goska

October 29, 1931 - November 29, 2013

Oct. 29, 1931 — Nov. 29, 2013 Louise Marion Goska, 82, of Corvallis passed away Nov. 29 in her sleep, at her home. She was born to Anderson and Leta Dale in Canadian, Texas. She was one of five children. She married Fred Goska on June 10, 1949, in Astoria. In 1950 they welcomed a son, John. Louise was stricken with polio (also known as infantile paralysis) at the age of 23. While battling polio, she spent an extended time in Portland in an “iron lung.” In 1964, the family moved to Corvallis, where she resided until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. She is survived by her son, John, and wife Sharon; granddaughter Christy O’Neal and great-granddaughters Katlynn and McKenzie O’Neal; and granddaughter Sarah House, husband Daniel and great-grandson Arick House. Faith remained an important theme throughout Louise’s life. In spite of long-term post-polio arm weakness and arthritis that caused her fingers to be deformed, she enjoyed playing beautiful hymns on the piano. She continued to play for her church regularly. A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 5050 N.E. Elliott Circle in Corvallis.