I had the blessing of serving as Chaplain for the Division II Men's NAIA Basketball Tournament on the campus of College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout MO in March.  Also, good friend Kris Davison of McDonalds ask FCA to partner with them as Honorary Coaches.  This year we drew Eastern Oregon University as our team.  Head Coach Issac Williams, his staff and players were a joy to be around and to serve.  Coach Williams called me Monday night and let me know that Hailey Pearce Head Volleyball Coach had passed away from a car accident. Please keep her family, players and EOU in your prayers.

Car Accident Claims Life of EOU's Head Volleyball Coach

Barrett Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director

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7/19/2011 3:02:00 PM

LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU) -- Hailey Pearce, head volleyball coach at Eastern Oregon University, died Monday as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

“Hailey made an immediate impact at our university and in the Cascade Collegiate Conference,” EOU Athletic Director, Rob Cashell said. “She was a fantastic coach and more importantly a wonderful person. Our players, staff and everyone who knew her all feel a great loss.”

Pearce joined EOU's coaching staff in 2010. Prior to that she was an assistant coach at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., her alma mater. Coming to EOU was a return “home” for Pearce, who grew up in Walla Walla and has family throughout the area.

Members of the university community were notified of Pearce's death this morning and urged to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers. A scholarship fund has been established in her memory. Individuals wishing to support the fund should direct their contributions to the EOU Foundation and indicate the Hailey Pearce Memorial Scholarship.

For additional information contact University Advancement at 541-962-3740.

Eastern Oregon University serves students and communities throughout Oregon with a special focus on rural, regional and distance learning. Programs are delivered on campus, online and onsite in La Grande and at 16 regional centers and include; liberal arts, business, education and cooperative programs in agriculture, nursing and dental hygiene