On Sunday July 25th, Deputy Couch, a deputy with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was recreating with her family on Foster Reservoir when she accidentally drowned.

She was paddle boarding and attempting to help a young child when she fell in the water and did not resurface. Bystanders found her and brought her to the surface and into the hands of Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics. Life-saving procedures were quickly given, but tragically she did not survive.

Courtney was a veteran of the United States Army and had been a deputy with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for seven years.

Despite her professional successes, Courtney’s number one priority was raising her young son. This was obviously a sudden and unexpected loss and Courtney’s family is left reeling and worrying about funeral expenses and care for Jack.

This fundraiser was set up by a co-worker of Courtney’s and all funds will be transferred to her son’s father to cover funeral expenses and all future expenses for her 4 year old son.

Thank you for considering supporting this family who has gone through something unimaginable.