Eva Laverne Albert

Glennda Albert Allen and Linda Albert Cowden's mother passed away peacefully at the age of 97, on March 1, 2025. Mother lived her life on her own terms. Seh was an independent thinker, living her life by the code of hard work. We grew up in a clean, well-organized home, filled with lots of love and discipline. It has been said that a memorial, no one ever stands up to say: "She kept a clean house" (implying that a clean house is not important). Let it be said "loud and clear," Eva Albert kept a clean house because, to her, it was part of her heritage and it WAS important.

We had large holiday dinners (in a small house). Mother was as wonderful cook and she did not want anyone to be alone on a holiday. We never knew who might be at our holiday table.

When Linda and I started dating, we were lucky enough to have the mother that every boyfriend loved. Even if the boyfriend/husband didn't last,  they remained lifetime friends with our mother.

Mother was born in Lake Creek, Oregon on September 16, 1927 to Otto E. Frey and Hannah A. Edler, both deceased. Siblings; Walter Frey, Harriet Frey Delamar, and Barbara Frey Fry also preceded Eva in death.

Eva's mother died when Eva was very young. As was the custom, she and her sister Barbara went to live with relatives.

She graduated from Prospect High School. Along the way, she met a very handsome young man who became the love of her life. She married Glenne W. Albert, deceased, from Butte Falls, in 1945. While living in Butte Falls, they had two daughters; Glennda Albert Allen (Brad) and Linda Albert Cowden (Wes). During their time in Butte Falls, Grandpa Poole and Daddy ran the Butte Falls Tavern and Mother worked there.

Mother spent a couple of years working at Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford, and then the family moved to Trail. They lived over 50 years in that house at Trail.

Mother was appointed Trail Postmaster by President John F. Kennedy, and she was the Postmaster for 25 years. During this time, Mother had a full-time job, helped Uncle Mack (Walter) grow a huge garden at the Homestead Cabin on Hepsie Mountain, and she canned the produce. She eventually became the elder in charge of the Cabin shares and taxes.

After she retired, she opened a foster home in Medford. In later years, she referred to that time as the career she loved the most. She treated people with dignity and respect, and her foster home was clean, organized, and she served excellent meals. She gave it up when Daddy was diagnosed with prostate cancer to be his loving caregiver. They were married 63 years.

Mother went to Prospect School reunions and became reacquainted with a classmate, Max Middlebusher, deceased. They became companions and traveled the lower 48 in a motorhome, and then Alaska. They were the perfect couple for that time in their lives.

After Max passed away, Mother moved into Horton Plaza. It was an excellent choice. She made friends that she considered family. Horton made her retirement living a wonderful experience and she loved the staff.

Family was the most important thing to mother. Her grandchildren; Alicia Allen Cool (Jeff), Brandon Allen, Wes Miller (Beth), Ryan Miller, Scott Miller, and Lindsey Miller Zamora (Chris).

Her great-grandchildren; Megan Allen, Cole Allen, Nathan Cool, Karly Miller, A.J. Miller, Cooper Miller, Mason Pagnini, and Carsen Zamora.

Great-great-grandson; Luke Lucier.

Mother and her sister Barbara were best friends, and as cousins, their four girls were also very close. Growing up in Trail was the "best of times." Mother treated Penny Poitevint (Bob) and Pam-Warner Fry as her own, and that never changed. We went on vacations together, went to Elk Trail School/Eagle Point High School together, had holidays together. This closeness continued until she passed, and contiunes with us girls.

Mother spent her last days at Celia's House (Hospice). The home is a grand estate. They decorate for every holiday, and it is gorgeous. The staff is superb. After a poor experience in a skilled nursing facility, she flourished in Celia's setting. The nurses became very attached to her and called her "Grandma," as they all loved her. She was bright, sassy, and appreciative. They made her laugh and took such good care of her (including being sure that she got cookies and ice cream with dinner.) ASANTE Hospice partners with Celia's House to provide services. Mother's favorite was Josh and he and her shared many laughs. We are forever grateful. She deserved it.

Very special thanks to Dr. Nathan Reed. He was Mother's personal physician and was available at any time he was contacted, and even checked on her to see if there was anything she needed. Mother trusted him implicitly and loved him dearly. We are so grateful for his advocacy on Mother's behalf.

Mother requested no service; we honored her wishes.

Thanks to everyone who has been on this journey with us. The cards, the visits, the gifts, and all of the good wishes have been so touching; words cannot begin to express how much they all meant. In her words, she had a good life, had no regrets, and would not have changed any of it. Her daughters realize how blessed we were to have her as our mother.