Nina Faye Travis

Nina Faye Travis 91 passed away on October 23, 2026, just 12 hours before her

92nd birthday, at Pioneer Place Assisted Living Center in Vale, Oregon.

Faye was born on October 24, 1934, in Prineville, Oregon, the youngest

of seven children born to Harry and Mildred Evans She was the last

surviving child of her parents.

Faye met the love of her life, Roy Lee Travis, at a rodeo in Burns,

Oregon in 1951. They were married that same year in a double-ring

ceremony shared with her sister, Thelma Evans Vaughan. Faye and Roy

spent the majority of their 71 years together in Burns, Oregon. Roy

preceded Faye in death in July 2023.

Together, Faye and Roy raised five children and built a beautiful family

that grew to include 13 grandkids, 23 great-grandkids and 8 great-great

grandkids.

Faye worked for many years at Edward Hines Lumber Company before

becoming a cook in the cafeteria at Slater Elementary School. She was

known by everyone as a wonderful cook. Her kitchen was a place of

comfort, warmth and love.

Faye was a talented and resourceful woman, who could sew anything

without a pattern. She played the piano and loved music. Alongside Roy

she raised and canned produce from their large garden. Faye especially

loved flowers and trees, with her wild yellow roses holding a special

place in her heart. Together, she and Roy created a beautiful yard,

garden and small orchard where they spent countless happy hours.

Above all, Faye cherished her family. She was a devoted mother,

grandmother, and great-grandmother who never missed a ball game, rodeo,

4-H or other activities in which her children and grandchildren

participated. Her family always knew they could count on mom or grandma

for thoughtful advice, wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love.

Her family will forever remember her delicious cinnamon rolls, homemade

cookies, and wonderful coffee, along with the warmth and generosity that

made everyone feel welcome. Faye’s love for children was one of her most

treasured qualities, and the care she gave her family will remain a

lasting part of her legacy.

Faye leaves behind her kids; daughter Bonnie, husband Jim and Grandkids;

Joe Arnold, Bridgit Starbuck, Chett Smith and Will Kelley. Son, Stub

Travis, granddaughter Dusty Travis. Daughter, Mary (Sas) Lehman;

grandkids; Mick Miller, Mandi Hauth and Codi Couchman. Daughter, Janet

Arnold, Husband Pete Arnold and grandkids; Karli Arnold, and Chace

Arnold. Daughter, Glennie Cargill, husband Bob Cargill Jr. and

grandkids; Jody Starbuck, Jaime Edmundson and Caleb Cargill. Faye was a

beautiful person, loved by her family and will be greatly missed.

Faye is also survived by her sister-in-law, Donna Evans, Wife of her

late brother Don Evans.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, creativity, family

devotion, and cherished memories. Faye was a beautiful person, who was

deeply loved by her family and will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

Her life was a blessing to her family, and her memory will live on in

the generations she helped nurture and the many lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Nina Faye Travis Thursday

November 12th at 12:00 pm at the Ivy Stone, 253 N. Broadway in Burns,

Oregon, with lunch to follow.