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Elizabeth Ann Kaufman passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, in Prineville, at the age of 40. She was born in Silverton, Ore., on Jan. 25, 1970 to William and Veloris Raye (Morgan) Kaufman. She graduated from Silverton High School.
Elizabeth went to work after high school for Bi-Mart in Salem, Ore. She worked at Bi-Marts in Florence, Ore., Yakima, Wash., and S.E. Portland, Ore. She worked her way up the ranks to manager for the Prineville Store where she had worked since it’s inception. She viewed Bi-Mart as her second family.
Elizabeth’s hobbies included gardening, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and music. She enjoyed Central Oregon’s sunshine and spending time with her two black labs, Shelby and Shasta. Elizabeth liked to help others in need. Her smile and giving spirit will be missed by all that she knew.
Elizabeth is survived by her father, William Kaufman of Silverton, Ore.; her mother, Veloris Kaufman of Newport, Ore.; bothers William Kaufman of Sheridan, Ore.; Delbert Kaufman of Portland, Ore.; Gerry Kaufman of Sequim, Wash.; Calvin Kaufman of Walton, Ky.; David Kaufman of Aurora, Ore.; Dennis Kaufman of Prescott, Ariz.; sisters Darla Norgren of Malino, Ore; Ramona Kaufman of Prineville.
There will be a memorial service to honor Elizabeth’s life Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Gary Ward Park, 1143 NW 9th, Prineville, OR 97754. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s honor at the Humane Society of the Ochoco’s, 1280 SW Tom McCall Road, Prineville, OR 97754.
Whispering Pines Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
