PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Co-founder and former chief executive officer of Springfield Creamery Sue Kesey died Aug. 18, according to a company spokesperson.
Eugene-based Springfield Creamery is best known for creating Nancy’s Yogurt. In 1970, they were the first U.S. company to add live probiotics. A few years later, the Grateful Dead even played a benefit concert to help save the company.
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“Our mom spent more than six decades pouring her heart into Springfield Creamery—not to build a big company, but to care for the people and communities connected to it,” said Sheryl Kesey-Thompson, Kesey’s daughter and co-owner of the business.
“She didn’t just wear a lot of hats, she wore all the hats, and we are so grateful to carry on the legacy that she and our dad created together.”
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Kesey and her husband founded the business with their friends, many of whom are still with the company today…