Loren Estel Copher

Loren Estel Copher obituary, Madras, OR

Loren Estel Copher

Loren Copher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Loren Estel Copher August 31,1939 - June 24, 2025
Loren Estel Copher, of Madras, was born in Midvale, Idaho to Thelma M. Wilburn and William T. Copher on August 31, 1939.
Loren lived in Estacada, Oregon for nearly 30 years prior to moving to Midvale, Idaho then to Madras, Oregon.
Loren was married to Patricia Louise Snodgrass for almost 60 years. He worked in the lumber industry for most of his life, retiring from Caffall Bros. Forest Products as Vice President. His job took him to many Asian countries, but his favorite time were meeting Pat in Hawaii on his way home. He enjoyed ranching, farming, hunting, fishing, team roping, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his three kids: Joanne Hamreus of Powell Butte, Rick Copher from Molalla, and Deb Freshour of Molalla. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kacie Hamreus, Trevor Hamreus, Derek Freshour, Jodi Stith, Emmett Copher and Logan Copher. His great grandchildren: Deegan Stith, Maddox Means, Cade Freshour, and Paisley Freshour. His brothers and sisters: Dan, Jack, Bug, and Ed Copher, Pat Ashcraft and Joyce Kautz. Loren is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Louise Snodgrass and siblings: Bob, Gordon, Dean, and Ted Copher, and Lois Leavitt.
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Beverly Fox-Thomas

June 28, 2025

Lornie was a great person. He has been a friend for 70 years. His brother Gordon was married to my sister Bonnie. Great friend, great memories. I love Bill and Thelma's family.

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