Myron Eugene Hagen

Myron Eugene Hagen, age 65, of Grants Pass, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2009 while on a visit to the Oregon coast, enjoying one of his many yearly trips with close friends.

Myron was born on February 20, 1944 in Waubay, South Dakota to Martin & Irene Hagen. In 1962, Myron moved with his parents and brother to Port Orford, OR where Myron started his long career working in lumber mills throughout southwestern Oregon. He retired from US Forest on February 28, 2003 in Grants Pass where he has lived since 1968.

Myron was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and often joked about being a member of the Viking Club. He enjoyed spending time reloading for his hobby of sport shooting and working on anything mechanical. He also enjoyed woodworking and welding, traveling, and his dog Augie. Myron was also proud of the fact that he earned his high school diploma at the age of 61.

In addition to his family, Myron had many friends he enjoyed spending time with.

Surviving are his son Mark Hagen in Klamath Falls, Oregon; his daughter Ronda Taylor in North Bend, Oregon; his sisters, Harriet Sangray in San Diego, California, Joanne Minder in Milbank, South Dakota and Janice Gallacher in Prescott, Arizona; 4 grandchildren & his companion of 17 years, Patricia Lingafelter.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Irene and Martin Hagen of Summit, South Dakota, and his brother Charles Hagen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 15th , at 2:00 p.m. at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors, 612 NW A Street, Grants Pass, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Grants Pass Humane Society would be wonderful.