Obituary of Virgil Neal Logan

Our family is saddened by the loss of the elder Patriarch of our family, Virgil Neal Logan “Kaja” on January 27 th , 2021 in Oroville, CA. He was 93 years old. Virgil was born in Feather Falls CA, November 24, 1927 to William and Pearl Logan. He graduated from Oroville HS and joined the Army soon after where he was stationed in Germany as a Medic. After discharge he married Mary Louise Watson. They lived in Feather Falls and had 5 children. He was employed as a logger with Georgia Pacific. Virgil was an avid rock hound and spent many weekends with his children in the mountains looking for rocks and crystal. Later in life he took up the art of making Native American Jewelry that is worn by many today. He also had a talent for music, he could play any instrument he picked up by ear. He and a group of friends play music in “honky tonks” and for special events. Many a night were spent outside in the yard playing music and singing Hank Williams songs until early in the morning. Virgil loved his family and always had a camera in hand to capture moments and memories he shared with them. He was the leader of the family and honored them with their Native names. Virgil committed his life to preserving the Maidu language and the culture of his people. He taught the language at the Mooretown and Berry Creek Rancherias. He was consulted for many academic articles researching the Maidu dialects. Virgil was one of the two remaining elders that fluently spoke our Maidu Language. He is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate of 20 years Linda Smith-Logan. Step Daughter Eddina Nickolas, Grandsons Alex and Anthony Nickolas of Oroville, CA. His Daughter Cynthia Ashley-Logan of Seattle WA, William (Lucky) Logan of Feather Falls, Virgil (Yukon) Logan of Yakima, WA and Johnny Logan of Feather Falls. Grandchildren Christopher Raney of Seattle WA, Paul Ryan Ashley of Naches, WA, Margaret Anne Ashley-Carver of Seattle, WA, Jared Logan of Tacoma WA, Tiffanie Harvey of Missoula MT, Joshua White of Deer Island OR, Zachary White of Deer Island OR, Jessica and Tonya Logan of Reno NV, and 9 great grandchildren. Virgil is preceded in death by Mother Pearl Logan, Father William Logan, Sister Freida Kirk, Brothers Earl and Merrrian Logan and daughter Teresa Logan. Virgil touched many lives in this community. We will forever be grateful for his knowledge and the history he shared with us through his long 93 years of life. We would like to honor his life’s work as the pillar in our community that he was. Please come and celebrate his life with us this Thursday February 4 th from 5pm-8pm for the viewing at the Mooretown Rancheria Log Cabin and Graveside Service at Feather Falls Cemetery at 1pm February 5 th , 2021 with gathering after. For more information or to send flowers, or donations please contact Oroville Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Oroville Funeral Home (530)533-0323.