Lou Ann Hathaway

Lou Ann was born in Corvallis, Oregon to Earl Blair and Stella Irene (Clark) Hathaway. She was raised on a farm on Kiger Island and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1960. Following High School, she attended Barroughs Business School in Portland. She then moved to the Bay area of California to room with her cousin, LaVonne Clark. She found a job working as a secretary for Shell Oil Company. Later, she rented a room in the house of a friend. In 1972, she obtained a job working for Hewlett Packard at their Mountain View plant in administration and accounts payable. After taking classes in wiring and soldering, she was able to transfer to the production department at HP in Corvallis in Dec of 1976. Her father had passed away and she returned home to help her mother whom she lovingly cared for until her death in 2000. Lou Ann continued to work at HP in various departments until she retired in 2001 after working for HP for 30 years. In August of 2007, she took a job with the Corvallis School District in the Food Services Department. She working in the main kitchen and also prepared and served meals to students at the Boy’s and Girl’s club. Her health required her to fully retire in December of 2015. Lou Ann had a strong faith in Jesus and cheerfully lived a life of service to others. She volunteered for many years at First Baptist Church as both a nursery and wedding reception worker. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was never one to complain and always appreciated any help she was given. She loved knitting items for others, playing with her cats and sharing recipes. In 2016, her journey led her to Samaritan Village in Corvallis where she made many friends and had dedicated helpers. In Jan of 2022, she suffered a stroke and was moved to Avamere Care Center in Lebanon, Oregon. The family wants to send a special thank you to the many dedicated staff members there who lovingly took care of her these last 2 years. She was proceeded in death by her parents and brothers, Roy C. Hathaway, and Lyle F. Hathaway. She is survived by 7 nieces and nephews. Joyce Reed, Connie May, Ron Hathaway, Dianne Egbert, Karen Hopkins, Brad Hathaway and Jeff Hathaway as well as many great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on February 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Oak lawn Cemetery in Corvallis OR. A Memorial Dinner will follow at Corvallis First Baptist Church.

Lou Ann Hathaway

June 8, 1942 - January 26, 2024