July 13, 1929 - July 10, 2008

Freda D. DeCosta, 78, of Lebanon passed away Thursday at Avamere Heart of the Valley in Corvallis.

She was born in Eugene to Calvin Casino and Ethel Ivy (Wiscarson) Winningham.

Freda married John H. "Page" DeCosta on June 27, 1980, in Reno, Nev.

She enjoyed having coffee with friends at Linn Lanes and playing Keno. She loved to crochet; she made all the grandkids bedspreads and tablecloths before she became ill.

She is survived by daughters Delores Daniels, and Susanne Rhoades and husband Tom, all of Lebanon; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Florence Waltenburg and husband Doyle of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.

Freda was preceded in death by her husband, John H. "Page" DeCosta, on Feb. 16, 1988; brothers Ivan and Sonny Winningham; sisters Ethel Rae Winningham, who died in infancy, and Wanda DeCosta; and her parents.

A viewing was Sunday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service was this morning at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Lebanon.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355 (www.hustonjost.com).