Memorial Service Set for Senator Jackie Winters

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FILE - In this 2015 file photo, Sen. Jackie Winters, R-Salem, speaks at the Capitol in Salem, Ore. The veteran Republican lawmaker died at age 82 on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 after a battle with cancer. House Speaker Tina Kotek made the announcement on the floor of the House and called for a minute of silence. (Ian K. Kullgren /The Oregonian via AP, File)

Published: 31 May 2019

Veteran Republican state Sen. Jackie Winters, the first African-American Republican elected to the Legislature, died at age 82 on Wednesday, May 29, after a battle with cancer.

A memorial service honoring Sen. Jackie Winters will take place at the Oregon State Capitol at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in the Senate Chambers.

A reception will follow the memorial and the public is invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, Sen. Winters’ family requests that donations be made to one of the senator’s favorites causes. They include the Oregon Capitol Foundation, P.O. Box 13472, Salem, OR 97309; Liberty House, 375 Taylor St. NE, Salem, OR 97301; or the Oregon Food Bank, which she is credited with helping form in the 1970s, 7900 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211.

Cards and remembrances for Senator Winters’ family should be sent to Office of Senator Jackie Winters located at 900 Court Street NE, S-301 Salem, OR, 97301.