Ava's Legacy
Ava cared deeply about physical and mental health, children, her friends, family and animals. It was her dream to attend University of Oregon to pursue a career supporting the positive mental health of kids. Two scholarship funds have been established in her honor - one at Sauvie Island School and one at Scappoose High School - and those who love Ava have contributed to organizations like Children's Relief Nursery and Lines for Life to honor her.
Ava's favorite color was green and her colleagues at the childcare where she worked started sharing green hearts to remember her. The green heart has become a widespread symbol of Ava's life with the community spreading them around town in many ways. Ava treasured flowers and fresh flowers are left in many places that she loved to remember her and placed on her senior parking spot at the high school every Sunday for "Senior Sunday". We will continue Ava's legacy by supporting kids, promoting good health and sharing beauty wherever we can. The outpouring of love, care and generosity after Ava's passing has been a testament to the lives she touched and the truly extraordinary community we are honored to be a part of.
We love you forever, Ava.