Lou Ellen "Travis Filipek" Williams
January 07, 1948 - October 22, 2024
Obituary
OREGON - Lou Ellen “Travis Filipek” Williams, age 76, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1948, in Midland, Mich., the daughter of Donald Williams and Marianna (Auer) Hanson.
Travis earned her bachelor’s degree in zoology from the UW-Madison. She was united in marriage to Thomas Filipek. Travis worked as a cardiology technologist and research coordinator at the VA Hospital for over 50 years.
Travis, along with her husband, were owners and operators of Westernesse Morgan Horse Farm. She was the founder and current president of the National Morgan Reining Horse Association. Travis loved being around her horses and promoting the Working Western Morgan Horse, particularly focusing on youth engagement in the sport.
She was a lifelong Badgers sports fan, especially Badgers basketball. She enjoyed hosting an annual family "Kid Camp" and had a love for fishing.
Travis is survived by her husband, Thomas; son, Peter (Elizabeth); daughters, Rebecca (Phil), Anna (Evan), and Molly; sister, Barb; brother, Bob (Edith); 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald (Joyce) Williams; mother, Marianna (Larry) Hanson; and brother-in-law, Terry.
A private service for immediate family was held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.