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James A. Linkogle
James A. Linkogle of Ashland, Oregon died Saturday, October 23, 2004, at the age of 71. Jim died of liver failure and was lovingly nursed through his illness by his wife Joan and in the final stages by his son Paul.
Although a native Californian, he lived in Ashland for over fifteen years. His move to Oregon with wife Joan and younger son James was planned and eagerly anticipated for many years.
Jim was born in Bell, California in 1933, one of six siblings. He lived in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles during most of his childhood and returned there as an adult to raise his family. His widowed mother Dorothy worked tirelessly to support her family during the depression. His early experiences of poverty gave him a sense of understanding and compassion for others. Jim received a BA in history from Loyal Marymount University. In addition, he was awarded a Bachelors of Philosophy from Saint Albert's (Berkeley).
He had a varied work history. Jim was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a weather balloon operator, working all over the United States including the Nevada test site. He entered the Dominican seminary in 1959 to train for the priesthood. Realizing that this was not the life for him he left and eventually met and married
Joan. He worked for the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office for over 20 years before retiring to Ashland.
Jim was an active parishioner of our Lady of the Mountain Church. He was also involved in the local chapters of the Labor Party and the Alliance for Democracy. He participated in the Seattle World Trade Organization protests in 1999. A multi-faceted person, Jim was as comfortable working outdoors as he was with intellectual pursuits. He undertook many ambitious home improvement projects, including single-handedly replacing a large swimming pool with a lush garden.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, of forty years; and his children Stephanie, Paul, Maria and James; two granddaughters; and two grandsons; and siblings, Mary, Catherine and Joe.
There will be a rosary at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. The funeral will be at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, Ashland, on Thursday, at 12:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Graveside service will be at Eagle Point National cemetery at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the St. Vincent De Paul Building Fund in Medford.
Keith W. Garrett
Keith W. Garrett, 70, of Ashland, died Tuesday (October 26, 2004) at Farmington Square, Medford.
A visitation will be held October 28, from 5 to 8 p, m. at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., October 29, at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Arthur Murray
Arthur Murray, 79, (Sept. 6, 1925) of Medford, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2004) in Medford. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Betty Ann Sweem
Betty Ann Sweem, 65, of Shady Cove, died Sunday (Oct. 24, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford.
Caroline Halverson
Caroline Halverson, 77, of Medford, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Clyde Brooks, 86, of Rogue River, died Sunday (Oct. 24, 2004) at his home.
A graveside service will be Friday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., at Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson, 59, (April 10, 1945) of Trail, died Monday (Oct. 25, 2004) at Hearthstone Manor in Medford. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
William E. 'Bill' Borchers
William Earl "Bill" Borchers, 80, of Medford, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at his residence. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Frederick 'Fred' Wendt Sr.
July 25, 1928- Nov. 8, 2004
Frederick "Fred" Lawrence Wendt, Sr. 76, of Shady Cove died peacefully at Hospice Sunset House on November 8, 2004. A private service will be held. There will be a celebration of Fred's life at Two Pines in the Carlotta Room November 16, 2004 at 7 p.m for the community.
Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanore; their 7 children, Laura Wendt of Medford, Nancy Fadler of Newbury Park, CA, William Wendt of Huntington Beach, CA, Steven Wendt of Ventura, CA, Frederick Wendt, Jr. of Roseville, CA, Natalie Berend of Castaic, CA, and Jennifer DelMonaco of Woodland, CA; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fred was the business manager and president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 for over twenty years. He retired from the Las Virgines Unified School District, Calabasas, California. Fred and Eleanore retired in Shady Cove, where Fred served on the Shady Cove City Council and Planning Commission for over a decade.
He was a charter member and chairperson of the Greater Shady Cove Boosters and active in the Moose Lodge and regional organizations.
Fred served in the United States Navy as an engineer during World War II and the Korean War.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to, RVMC Hospice, 691 Murphy Road, Suite 236, Medford, OR 97504.
The family extends their appreciation to Sunset House, RVMC Hospice and their many friends and loved ones for all of their care, support and kindness.
Fred will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
He was a loving husband and father and a true friend.
Gladys Joy Cox
Gladys Joy Cox, 34, of Redding, CA, died Nov. 1, 2004. The memorial service will be held Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Church of Ashland.
Joe Foss
Joe Foss, 79, of Medford died Nov. 2, 2004 in Medford. No services are planned.
He was born on June 1, 1925 in Monson, Maine, to Ralph and Lulu (Kirk) Foss. On Sept. 12, 1944 he married
Mary Ann Anderson, who survives. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1959.
Mr. Foss served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
He owned and operated two service stations and Joe's Tire Shop from 1972 to 1986.
Mr. Foss loved to fish.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
WG 'Cap' Beard
Cap Beard passed away Friday, November 5, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center.
Cap was born on June 26, 1916 in Haxtun, Colorado to Warren G. Beard and Austa A. (Ridgeway) Beard. He moved to Oregon in 1936 from Bellingham, WA, moving to Medford in 1940. He was attending Washington University when World War II came along and Cap volunteered for the Air Force. Cap became a pilot and flew "the Hump", delivering supplies between India and China during his wartime service. After the war Lieutenant Colonel Beard was commander of the 9147th Air Force Reserve Squadron in Medford until the squadron was disbanded. He was discharged from the reserves June 25, 1976.
Cap owned and operated a pear orchard and cattle feed lot in partnership with his sister Jacquiline Kula (who survives him), brother-in-law Louis Kula and brother Dee Beard (both deceased). In 1964, he left the orchard and ranch and went into real estate. Cap is best remembered as the owner and Broker of Cap Beard Real Estate. He was highly respected in the real estate field and retired in June, 2000.
He was active in and President of the Fruit Growers League, President of the Real Estate Board, President of the Medford Multiple Listing Serve, President of the Medford Real Estate Exchange Club and President of the Rogue Snowmen Ski Club. Cap loved and enjoyed life to its fullest whether working, racing cars, skiing or playing golf.
On September 14, 1983 he married
Linda Savage, who survives him. He leaves his sister Jackie; a step-son Ronald Savage of Medford; step-daughters, Connie Pineda of Phoenix, AZ and Karen Savage of Eagle Point; nieces, Deena Bekker of Seattle, WA and Carol Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA; six grandchildren and one great grandson. His sister Carol and son Gregg "Pete" Beard preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Cancer Society.
Private "Celebration of Cap's Life" arrangements by Conger-Morris.
William D. Mearns
The memorial service for William D. Mearns will be held Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 2 p.m., at Ashland First United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Powell will officiate. Private inurnment will be in Chapel of Reflections Columbarium, Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William D. Mearns Scholarship at Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520.
William D. Mearns, 84, of Ashland, died Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Ashland Community Hospital.
Mr. Mearns was born July 17, 1920 at Ashmoor, Montana to James William and Lucinda Ellen (Maxwell) Mearns. On October 24, 1941 at Butte, Montana he married
the former K. Yvonne Siegling, who survives. They just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Mr. Mearns received his Bachelor of Science Degree in education from Southern Oregon College and his Masters degree in counseling, guidance and school administration from Oregon State University.
He was a member of the Theta Delta Phi Honorary Fraternity. He was a teacher and Dean of Students at Ashland High School for twenty-five years. He retired in 1980.
Mr. Mearns was a life member of the Masonic Order-Hillah Shrine.
He was active in the B.P.O.E., Ashland Elks Lodge and the Rotary Club of Ashland. For more than twenty-five years he participated in a coffee club with close friends and the Ashland Elks Lodge. He was a numismatist; a field tester for Jackson Perkins Roses.
He enjoyed traveling, ocean and stream fishing, and wood working. He thoroughly enjoyed people, socializing with friends and family.
During World War II he served in the United States Coast Guard and was attached to the United States Navy for active service in the South Pacific-Asiatic Theatre.
Survivors in addition to his wife K. Yvonne of Ashland include daughter and son-in-law, Billee and Pete Stemple of Jacksonville; sister, Francis Nebel of Belt, Montana; grandson and grand-daughter-in-law, Scott and Kara Stemple of Hillsboro, OR; two great-grandchildren, Camden and Lela Stemple of Hillsboro, OR; and numerous neices & nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Florence Adams.
Bill was loved deeply by his family and friends throughout the community of Ashland and will be sorely missed.
Frances Latane Boykin
Frances Latane Boykin, 83, of Medford, died Sunday (Nov. 7, 2004). Arrangements; Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford.
Reta Niehaus
Reta Niehaus, 84, of Medford, died Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2004) at a local foster care home. Arrangements; Rouge Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Gene Harvey
Louis "Gene" Harvey of Portland, (formerly of Medford) died Oct. 18, 2004 in a Portland hospital. A memorial service has been held.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1943 in Bieber, CA. He was a graduate of Medford Senior High School.
Mr. Harvey enjoyed traveling, golfing, skiing, and fly fishing.
Survivors include two sons, Craig of Bend, OR, and Trent of Vancouver, WA; two brothers, Delbert of Medford, and Thomas of St Louis; two grandchildren; and his special companion, Joan Royston of Vancouver.
Leona Faye Hoover
Leona Faye Hoover, 94, of Ashland, died Monday (Nov. 8, 2004) at Linda Vista Care Center in Ashland. A private family service was held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
She was born Leona Sutton on Sept. 19, 1910 in Independence, Kansas. In 1926 in Independence, Kansas she married
Dale D. Hoover who preceded her in death in 1979.
Mrs. Hoover worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse until her retirement in 1975.
She was a member of the Ashland Garden Club, and volunteered her time with the garden club at the VA Domiciliary in White City. She was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church and worked for years in child evangelism.
Mrs. Hoover enjoyed gardening, crafts and playing the piano.
Survivors include her son, Max of Hawthorne, CA; son-in-law, Tom Marmo of Medford; daughters-in-law, Betty Sisney of CA, and Louisa Swain of Utah; her sisters, Dorothy Turner of CA, Betty Wilcox of CA, and Joyce Sisney of MO, Phyllis Schutt of CO; a brother, Bud Sutton of Kansas; 14 grandchildren; 30 plus great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jack D. and Larry; and her daughter Leota Marmo.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Nancy Marie Hollenback
June 4, 1911 - Nov. 7, 2004
Nancy Marie Hollenback passed away at Linda Vista Care Center in Ashland, Sunday (Nov. 7, 2004). She was 93. Private family services will be held at Los Gatos Memorial Park in San Jose, California.
Mrs. Hollenback was born on June 4, 1911 in Waco, Texas. She moved to Oregon 11 years ago from San Jose, CA.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Christine Wyatt of Eagle Point; a grandson, David Hollenback of Jacksonville; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin, a son, Richard Hollenback, a sister, Sally Panighetti; and two brothers, Tony and Vincent Belillo.
Arrangements; Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Charles Gregory Sandiford
Charles Gregory Sandiford, 48, of Medford, died Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2004). Arrangements; Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford.
Dawn Delores Voce
Dawn Delores Voce, 50, of Phoenix, died Tuesday (Nov. 9, 2004) at Ashland Community Hospital. Arrangements; Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Delores Fairchild
Delores Fairchild, 78, of Medford, died Wednesday (Nov. 10, 2004) at her home. Arrangements; Perl Funeral Home & Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford.
Jerry D. Logan
Jerry D. Logan, 77, of White City, died Monday (Nov. 8, 2004) at his home. He will be laid to rest at Eagle Point National cemetery. Arrangements; Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
