Maureen Ernst, 69, of Mt. Angel, passed away after a short, but fierce fight with cancer. Maureen was a leader of numerous community organizations in Mt. Angel and St. Paul, including the St. Paul Catholic Church, Historical Society along with Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce, Lion's Club, and Hazelnut Festival, only to name a few.

"Grammy" was a spirited sports fan and attended hundreds of her children and grandchildren's games. She was the ultimate competitor from the stands.

Maureen is survived by her children, Angela Capps (Troy), Ben Ernst (Ann) and Madeline Tanner (Rob); and grandchildren: Margo Metcalf-Capps, McKaylie and Brynn Capps; Zachary and Riley Ernst; and Kellen and Allison Tanner. Siblings Sue Price (Jim), Peggy Sellers (John), Mary Paret (Jack) and Dan Drescher (Jodi). She is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Marguerite Drescher.

Funeral services are May 4, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Rosary is at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00

Donations may be sent to the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce and/or the Redmond High School Girls Basketball Team, Redmond, OR.

Published in StatesmanJournal on May 3, 2018