Autumn has been my link to WVV for many years. Several times a year, she would call me and let me know about the great deals on wine available to me as a stockholder & I would always order through her. I met her in person several times at the winery, and each time she would make me feel like I was the most important person there, even though the tasting room was crowded. She was very personable, professional & absolutely charming. What a lovely young woman with special people skills. I was shocked to learn of her tragic passing when I was at the Grape Stomp Saturday. She will truly be missed! My sincere sympathies to family and close friends.
I am a share holder of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Over the years Autumn would call about the latest specials. We would chat and I would probably end up buying some wine. About 2 months ago my wife, Joan, and I were at the winery enjoying a glass of wine on the deck. Autumn was there and somehow found out our names . She came over and introduced herself. She was so excited and treated us like long lost friends. She was a wounderful person and will certainly be missed.
I work at Travel Oregon, the state's tourism office, and Autumn was my contact with Willamette Valley Vineyard. She set up all the arrangements for our research trips with our various international markets as well as coordinate our wine events held outside of the U.S. I shall remember her warm, friendly spirit and her constant cheerfulness. She was an amazing person and someone to truly look up to. Our international guests always enjoyed meeting with her. She truly was an ambassador and a hostess with the mostest! God seems to take the best from us and she is looking over our shoulders as one of the best ambassadors of angels created here on earth. May the wonderful memories you have as family friends keep you safe and keep you protected.