Gwendolyn Jean Mulkey

Obituary, Gwendolyn Jean Mulkey March 13, 1937 ~ January 18, 2007 Gwendolyn Jean Mulkey of Monmouth, Oregon passed away at her home January 18, 2007. The oldest of five girls, Gwen was born in Battle Creek, Iowa to Howard and Jean Hare. As a young girl she moved with her family to Oregon. She graduated from Myrtle Creek High School in 1955. Later moved to Corvallis where she met Gylan Mulkey who she married in 1961. They lived on a farm south of Corvallis until 1966 at which time they moved to their current farm south of Monmouth. Gwen worked part time in the early years and was a stay home mother of three children while working along side her husband. In 1969 Gwen was involved in starting Oregon Women for Agriculture and was a member of the Polk County Chapter. She served as county president numerous times; she also served at the state level and national levels. She was an editor of the OWA news letter, worked on Ag expos, FFA, and 4-H projects. In 2006 she was awarded the American Agri-Women Leaven Award which is one of the highest national awards given for women in Agriculture. She loved gardening, quilting and painting. She enjoyed helping others whenever possible. Gwen was an active member of Monmouth Christian Church. She served on several ministries. She organized and delivered meals to those in need for several years as well as helping with the Angel Tree Ministries, Stephens Ministries and many others. Gwen in preceded in death by her parents and infant son David. Survived by her husband Gylan Mulkey of Monmouth, Sons Garth Mulkey and Gus Mulkey of Monmouth, and daughter Ginger Benedict of Reno, Nevada, seven grandchildren, sisters Sharon Sowerby of Yelm, Washington, Dixie Christensen of Cornelius, North Caroline, Joan Schrecengost of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Kathy James of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday January 22nd at Farnstrom Mortuary Memorial Service will be held at Monmouth Christian Church on Tuesday January 23, at 12:00 pm followed by a potluck lunch. Suggested donations may be made to Monmouth Christian Church of American Cancer Society. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence