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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News AP Entertainment Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend January 13, 2007 Eagle Point man found dead in field By chris conrad Mail Tribune EAGLE POINT — Robert Damon, a third-generation Rogue Valley resident, life-long cattle rancher and member of Jackson County's first 4-H club, died near his home on Ball Road early Friday. The 82-year-old was found lying in a field near his house. He'd gone out for a late-night walk through the field sometime around midnight. When he hadn't returned by 4 a.m., his family called police, who were unable to find him in the darkness, Jackson County sheriff's Lt. Pat Rowland said. Around 8 a.m., a family member ventured into the yard and saw him lying in the field, Rowland said. Damon had apparently become stuck in some mud and had fallen over backwards into the sodden field. The temperature hovered in the low teens Friday morning, records show. The exact cause of death will remain unknown, though, as his family opted not to have an autopsy performed. Advertisement "It was awfully cold," Rowland said. "And he was wearing only sweat pants and a long-sleeve plaid shirt. But he could have had a heart attack and fell over. He very easily could've died from natural causes." Damon's wife, Anne, described him as being very active until the end. "He did like to walk," Anne Damon said. "He was very well-known in this area." Damon was raised in Lake Creek. He married Anne in 1952 and moved from Pendleton to Eagle Point three years later. Damon was active in the Oregon Cattleman's Association and raised cattle and quarter horses. He served in the Navy during World War II and graduated from Oregon State University with an animal science degree, his wife said. He left behind five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A family service is planned for Friday at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. A memorial will be held Saturday at the Lake Creek Grange off Highway 140. Rowland suggested staying inside during the evening hours in the coming days. Lows throughout the valley will fall between single digits and the mid-teens. Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 776-4471, or e-mail [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com