Guy Monroe was a long-time outdoor educator, and throughout his career he passed on his passion for resource conservation to thousands of visitors to the Central Oregon coast. Guy was a retired Boeing computer specialist and a published author, his book “A Bird’s Day At Yaquina Head” was a popular item for years at the FOYL […]
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Christian Burns (Chris)
To hear Chris tell it, he had 3 life goals as a child. To work in media, to sail around the world, and to be a Park Ranger. After retiring from a successful career in radio, and after sailing around the world with his wife and two children for years, he landed here in Newport. […]
Gene Cummings
Wayland Eugene Cummings (Gene) was a long-time and much beloved member of the Friends of Yaquina Lighthouse (FOYL) staff. We were privileged to be at his side when he passed in 2019 after a short but valiant fight against cancer. Gene loved reading, solitary walks, and was an avid backpacker for many years. He could […]