Christine was born February 1st, 1947 to Robert and Marjorie Staley and passed away June 4th, 2024.

She graduated from South Eugene High School then Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University) with a degree in education. She taught for many years, first in the Salem School District, and then the Gervais School District until she retired.

She married Donald Ferschweiler on March 16, 1968. They lived in Gervais until they moved onto the family farm in 1977 where she lived the rest of her life. They were married for 56 years.

Chris enjoyed traveling. She vacationed to Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and many of the States. If she wasn't reading books, playing cards, or solving puzzles she was helping on the farm. She helped the family raise filberts, walnuts, cherries and hay on the century farm just outside of Gervais.

Her true passion was teaching where she primarily taught 1st grade. She loved her students and loved being a teacher. Her close friendships with fellow teachers lasted a lifetime.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish. She volunteered at the church, church dinners, the Oktoberfest, the school district and was an officer of the Friends of the Gervais FFA to name some of her many volunteerism activities.

She is survived by her husband Don, her twin brother Dr. Charles Staley, her sister Darlene Pohl, her son Cameron (Amy) Ferschweiler, her daughter Darcey (Dave) Hetzel, and 5 granddaughters (Rachel, Jessica, Dresen, Lauren and Jennifer).

Services will be held at St Louis Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 11 with the rosary starting at 10:30 and mass to follow.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations would be appreciated to the Friends of Gervais FFA, PO Box 9195, Brooks OR 97305.