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Bettye Joy Smith
July 3, 1926 - Jan 13, 2006
Bettye passed away on January 13th at Jefferson Manor, Dallas, Oregon, where she was an Alzheimer's patient. She is survived by Lowell E. "Gene", her husband of 38 years, a son Scott Neumann, and grandsons, Timothy and Andrew of Portland, daughter-in-law Kathy Smith of Salem, an older sister, Jan Cory, and a younger brother, Bill Hagg of Minnesota, and several nephews and nieces.
She was predeceased by her first husband Harold Neumann, in 1959, and by a son Steven H. Smith, 54 of Salem, who passed away January 5, 2006.
Bettye was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and also lived in Scottsdale, AZ, San Diego, CA., Brookings, OR, and Prescott, AZ, but lived in Ashland, OR. for 26 years. For the past three years Gene and Bettye resided in Salem.
She served many years in various places as bookkeeper. Some of her joys in life were gardening, rock hunting, hiking, and cross country skiing, and her beloved cats.
At her request, a funeral service will not be conducted, but a private remembrance for family and friends will be held later in the years. Contributions can be made in her name to the South Coast Human Society in Brookings, OR. Arrangments were by City View Funeral Home.
Douglas McCallum
Doug McCallum passed away at his home in Blaine, WA on Jan. 18, 2006.
Born In Montreal, Canada on Sept. 4, 1933. Sadly missed and survived by wife Marion, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Justin, grandchildren Mikaila and Ryan - all in Blaine. Also survived by sister, Heather, brother, Ross and nephews Doug, Grant, David and Brett.
A celebration of his life is planned for Easter Saturday at TouVelle Lodge in Sams Valley. Donations may be made to the Heart Association.
Edna M. White
Edna M. White, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Medford on January 27, 2006 surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Edna was born in Los Angeles, CA. on March 15, 1929. She was one of seven children blessed to Ernest and Xenia Iona Dover. She married
Robert White, who served in the U.S. Navy and died in 1994.
Edna and Robert White moved to the Rogue Valley in 1977. She loved to knit, crochet and feed wild birds. Before she became ill, she loved to work outside in her flower garden.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda, son-in-law, Paul; two grandchildren, Crystal and Jeremiah; four sisters, Bettes, Ruth, Sissy, Carol; and one brother, Jackie. She was preceded in death by a son, Bob; and sister Margaret.
Arrangement by Hillcrest Mortuary of Medford, OR.
Frank Bedogne
Frank Bedogne, retired professor of fine arts and art education at Southern Oregon University died on January 23, 2006. Frank was born on December 1, 1924, in the town of Sunnyside, Pennsylvania: a coal, steel, and farming community in the Monongahela River Valley. His father, Frank Bedogne Senior, and his mother, Marguerita Moncini, immigrated from the town of Cemmo in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. Through his parents, Frank stayed in touch with relatives in Cemmo and made several trips to Italy. Inspired by his heritage, Frank took up the accordion at a young age and nurtured what would become his career and two greatest loves: the arts and teaching. After his graduation from high school in 1942, he worked in a Donora steel mill until he was old enough to enlist in the United States Army. During World War II, he was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines and participated in amphibious landings on a number of Pacific beachheads, where he received five bronze stars. His service earned him the rank of sergeant. Discharged from the army in 1946, he returned to work in the steel mill, then attended college under the GI bill and earned a bachelor of arts from Edinboro State College, a masters in educational administration from the University of Colorado, a masters in fine arts from Colorado State University, and a doctorate in art education from Pennsylvania State University. His time as a student began a teaching career that spanned more than 40 years and included instruction in public schools in Colorado, California, and Pennsylvania and in universities in Illinois, Oregon, and Michigan. In 1964, Frank settled-down in the Rogue Valley, which brought his career to what was then Southern Oregon College. There, he instructed a generation of wonderful students, many of whom kept in touch with him after his retirement in 1987. His happiest years were those married
to his wife Rose Marie and, after the couple's arrival in the Rogue Valley, the building of a home and the raising of a family south of Ashland's Emigrant Lake. A devoted father and grandfather, Frank was as committed to bringing the arts and creativity into the lives of his children and grandchildren as he was to his students. In July of 2005, Frank, Rose Marie, and their family celebrated the couple's 50th wedding anniversary at Ashland's Callahan's Lodge. Frank Bedogne is survived by his wife, Rose Marie of Medford, son Vincent of Ashland, daughter Suzanne Pindell and her husband Judd Pindell of Ashland, their children Zane, Montana, and Carson, son Andrew of Los Angeles and his wife Mary, their children Mina and Marie, and son Martin of Los Angeles. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Providence Hospice.
Lenna McCarthy Gaston
Lenna McCarthy Gaston passed away on January 18, 2006 at home in Medford due to natural causes. A celebration of life/witness to the resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church. Internment service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2006 at 9 a.m. at Eagle Point National cemetery. Both services will be officiated by Dr. Joyce DeGraaff from the First Presbyterian Church.
Lenna Ann McCarthy was born on August 10, 1920 in South Bend, Indiana to Charles Dennis and Louise Mead McCarthy. She was raised in Niles, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State College with a Bachelor's in Home Economics. She served in the U.S. Army WAC's during WWII. While stationed in St. Louis, MO, she met Myron Gaston. Lenna and Myron were married
on January 20, 1945 in Grants Pass, OR. After they were discharged, the couple moved to Medford, OR where Myron worked in the electronics field. In addition to raising 4 children, Lenna helped Myron with his TV repair business.
Lenna was a 4-H leader for many years and a den mother for cub scouts. After her children went to college, she also worked in food service for the school district. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and sewing and attending many functions at her church. She received an honorary life membership in the Presbyterian Women's Association.
Survivors include 4 children, Ann Lowe of Medford, Myron C Gaston III (Bevra) of Clackamas, Barbara Gaston (Robert Gustafson) of Garden City, Idaho, Emily Gaston (Michael Dzurenko) of Aloha; nine grandchildren (ages 2-35), Cliford Wade (Chrystie) and John-Clinton Colby (Sondra) Lowe of Medford; Sara and Karlee Gaston of Clackamas; Solveig, Soren and Eamon Gustafson, Avelina and Brede Gaston, all of Garden City, Idaho; and 5 great-granddaughters (ages 2-13), Bayley and Alexa-Rae Lowe, Meghan, Jaycee and Samantha Lowe, all of Medford.
Preceding her in death is son-in-law, Clifford Wayne Lowe on September 30, 2005; husband Myron Colby Gaston on November 12, 2005; her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Memorial Contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly, Medford, OR 97501.
Arrangements made by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Regina Frances Driscoll
Regina Frances Driscoll, 79, died suddenly and peacefully on January 21, 2006 at home. She was born April 24, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephen Golden and Mary Concannon.
On July 5, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois she married
Neil J. Driscoll who died in 1998. Regina was a homemaker and a mother.
Survivors include nine children, Neil, Mark, Kate Ferns, Lorraine, Paul, Matthew, Mary Hazel, David, John; and ten grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 3 at 4:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford. Memorial contributions can be made to C.A.T.S., 104 N. Ross Lane, Medford, OR 97501.
Wilma Gertrude McLean
Wilma Gertrude McLean passed away peacefully at her home in Central Point on Friday, January 27, 2006 at the age of 99. Wilma was born March 28, 1906 in Clarks, Nebraska to her parents Lee and Jessie Mustard. She grew up in the Midwest and then they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. She worked as office manager for the Stapley Company and on July 5, 1928, she married
George Washington McLean who died in 1963.
In May of 1937, Wilma and her family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. While living in Grants Pass, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the church choir for many years. After moving to Medford in 1984, Wilma became a member of the Eastwood Baptist Church.
Wilma is survived by three sons, Keith of Medford, Kerwin of Phoenix, and Duane of Medford; fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister Alma Mitchell and son Douglas McLean.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Perl/Siskiyou Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held at the clubhouse of Myra Lynne Mobile Home Park following the service.
Wilma McLean
Wilma McLean, age 99, died on January 27, 2006 in Medford. She was born on March 28, 1906. Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park are in charge of arrangements.
Douglas McCallum
Doug McCallum passed away at his home in Blaine, WA on Jan. 18, 2006.
Born In Montreal, Canada on Sept. 4, 1933. Sadly missed and survived by wife Marion, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Justin, grandchildren Mikaila and Ryan - all in Blaine. Also survived by sister, Heather, brother, Ross and nephews Doug, Grant, David and Brett.
A celebration of his life is planned for Easter Saturday at TouVelle Lodge in Sams Valley. Donations may be made to the Heart Association.
Oscar C. Bjorlie
Oscar Clarence Bjorlie, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Ashland on January 24, 2006. Oscar was born June 13, 1912 in Silver Lake, Iowa. He was the eldest son of Sigurd and Carrie Bjorlie. He was preceded in death by his brother Lauritz of Tucson, Arizona.
Oscar went to school in Albert Lee, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He received his masters of music degree from University of Oregon.
June 27, 1938, Oscar married
Marie Monserud in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Moving to Ashland in 1946, Oscar and Marie raised two daughters, Jean and Judy. Marie died in 1989 after 50 years of married
life.
Oscar was a music teacher, starting his career with choral music in Henning, Minnesota. Next he taught band in Kalispell, Montana. He was a Park Ranger in Glacier National Park for six years during the summers. Moving to Ashland, Oregon, in 1946, Oscar first taught vocal music at the Junior High and High School. In 1949 he started teaching at Southern Oregon University where he was the choral director. Oscar also taught Music Appreciation and Music Theory, retiring in 1975. He enjoyed directing the church choir at Zion Lutheran Church in Medford, playing cello in the Rogue Valley Symphony and tuba in the Ashland City Band for many years.
On October 6, 1990, Oscar married
Thelma Lord in Medford. Thelma survives Oscar. They made their home in Ashland. Thelma and Oscar were active members of Ascension Lutheran Church. They enjoyed doing activities with their combined families.
Oscar loved music, attending many concerts. Traveling, including trailering, were favorite activities. He was a handy-man, he could fix anything. He was a solver of cross word puzzles and an avid cribbage player. Family mourning his loss include his wife Thelma, his daughters Judy Bjorlie of Ashland and Jean Morgan and her husband Michael, of Ashland. Grandchildren of Oscar are Christopher Morgan and his wife Lorie of Jacksonville, Gail Kauffman and her husband Zac of Phoenix and Julia Morgan of Portland. Great-grandchildren include Riley Morgan, Lauren Morgan, Austin Morgan, Alec Kauffman and Bryce Kauffman.
Memorials may be sent to Asante Hospice, Ascension Lutheran Church, Southern Oregon University Music Department, Rogue Valley Symphony or Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon.
The memorial service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2617 East Barnett Road, Medford, on Sunday, January 29th at 3 p.m.
Nicholas Ryan Hanson
Nicholas Ryan Hanson, 24, of Ashland, OR, died Jan. 22, 2006. Service will be at Trinity Episcopal Church, Bend, on Saturday Jan. 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Raymond Jay Brood
Raymond Jay Brood, age 91, of Medford, OR died on January 25, 2006. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, OR.
Dale Rex Bott
Dale Rex Bott, 75, a former resident of White City, Oregon died January 23, 2006 at his new home in Austin, Colorado.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., January 28, 2006 at Taylor Funeral Service in Cedaredge, Colorado. Graveside service will be Monday, January 30, 2006 at 1:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial cemetery in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dale was a maintenance engineer for General Services Administration at the Federal Court House in Medford, Oregon for 32 years.
He is survived by his wife, Margo of Austin, CO; son, Timothy Dale Bott (Tawny) of Kiowa, CO; foster sons, William Harvey Hammon, Thomas Hammon, Ronnie Hammon, Joel Lisson, George Taylor and Keith Fuchs, all of Eagle Point, OR; foster daughter, Joanna Meek of Medford, OR; brother, John L. Bott of Tucson, AZ; sister, Evelyn Tuck of Cedaredge, CO; and numerous foster grandchildren and foster great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, PO Box 24, Delta, CO 81416
Lewis Wesley Nutter
Lewis Wesley Nutter was born in Duluth Minnesota January 4th 1917. At the age of two, his family moved to Medford, Oregon where he grew up and attended school. Mr. Nutter was a member of the Oregon National Guard and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He married
Florence L. Ropp on April 8th, 1957. He worked as a Radio-TV repairman for thirty years.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, James Carbiener of Bothell, Washington. A Son-in-law Stanley Robbins of Medford, Oregon, daughters by birth and marriage: Ellen Tobias of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Linda Karna of Portland, Oregon, Patricia Arnegard of Veneta, Oregon, Jeanne Warfield of Carlsbad, California, sons by birth and marriage: Donny Clark of Portland, Oregon and John Nutter of Fresno, California. He also leaves two cats he rescued from the street and provided care for 17 years, Spotty and Blacky. They were the runts of a stray litter.
Of the nine children he helped raise he leaves 6 children, 35 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends will be equally sorrowed at his loss.
Lewis passed three days after his 89th birthday following a short illness. A private service was held locally and according to his desire he will join his wife on their anniversary April 8th, 2006 in Lincoln Memorial cemetery, Portland, Oregon. In lieu of flowers he would like you to consider a gift to the California Feline Foundation, valleyanimal.org.
Dad spent the last year of his life living in Fresno, California with his son, John, daughter-in-law Kathi, seven grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In his last month he sent out Christmas cards and letters to numerous friends and family. He shopped three times for Christmas gifts in the malls of Fresno, and hosted a Christmas party on Christmas Eve for 16 family members. He was born during World War I and the massive flu epidemic of 1917. He lived through the miracles and miseries of the 20th century and well into the 21st. He was a brave and thoughtful man. All who knew Lewis loved him. We will miss him greatly.
Ray Stephens
Ray Stephens, 72, passed away on January 21, 2006 at Rogue Valley Hospital.
There will be a memorial service held at 2:00 p.m. on January 25, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel.
Ray was born on October 8, 1933 in Eustace, TX. to C.C. and Neva Stephens. He married
Joan on August 11, 1956. Mr. Stephens was in the Army for three years. Plus he was a credit manager at Withams Truck Stop. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife Joan Stephens; sons, Mike and Tom; sister Betty Mivelaz; and two granddaughters, Katie and Kimmy.
His brother Merwin Stephens preceded him in death.
Arrangements by: Conger-Morris of Medford.
Robert Clayton Griffith
On January 26, 2006, Robert Clayton Griffith, age 10, went to meet Jesus face to face. Clay, beloved brother, son, grandson and nephew was born May 17, 1995 in Oklahoma. He and his sisters joined our family through adoption on July 23, 2001.
In the extremely short time Clay was with us, he changed our lives in ways we could have never imagined. His quick wit and impish humor, despite the overwhelming traumas of his past, could always inspire a smile from those around him.
Proud to be the son and grandson of preachers, he hoped one day to find his calling to "help Jesus get some things done down here." Much too soon for those of us left behind, Clay has realized his true calling. Jesus needed some help up there.
Survivors include: his parents, Elwin and Daffney Griffith, big sister Charmaine and little sister Nicole, all of Gold Hill, OR; Papa and Nana, Doug and Diane McMahan of Prospect, OR; Great-Grandma, Charmaine McMahan of Central point, OR; aunts and uncles: Amy and Marcus Blankenship of Klamath Falls, OR; Amanda and Aaron Orendorff of Portland, OR; Brenda and David Russell of Durant, OK; and David and Carol Griffith of Arkadelphia, AR; nine cousins and an enormous extended family.
Memorial service to be held at the Gold Hill I.O.O.F. Hall on Sunday, January 29th, at 3:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Building Fund of the Bible Baptist Church, PO Box 119, Gold Hill, OR 97525.
Sherman Monroe Spears
Sherman Spears, 81, passed away on January 25, 2006 in Medford. There will be a memorial service held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2006 at Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Sherman was born on May 1, 1924 in Crowder, Oklahoma and moved to Oregon in 1947. He then came to Medford and founded Sherm's Screen Printing in 1958. It is known today as Spearco Graphics and is owned and operated by his grandson, Jerry Spears.
Sherman was an avid archerer and founded "The Northwest Archery Magazine" in 1954-1960. Sherman was an excellent artist and had his own comic strip called "Nob Knee" for the Tulsa World Newspaper. Sherman enjoyed photography, fishing, camping and hunting.
Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley; sister, Martha; sons, Morrie and Gary Spears; grandchildren, Jerry, Jacqueline, Robbie and Gary; and eight great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are his sister, Hester and his brother, James.
The family would like to give deep appreciation to Providence Hospice and to Morieta Miller from the Adult Foster Home for the compassionate care they gave our beloved husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa.
Vernon Gilbert Houk
Vernon Gilbert Houk died Jan 21, 2006 at his home in White City, Oregon after battling a long illness. He was born April 8, 1932 in Springfield, Oregon, the son of Gordon and Wilma Houk, and grew up in Gold Hill on the Hansen Rock Point Ranch. He attended Gold Hill High School where he was known by the nickname Corky.
His mother's second husband was Chris Hansen, who was the head underwater diver for the Golden Gate Bridge project. Vernon was Chris Hansen's only stepson. When Chris Hansen passed on, Vernon elected to use his biological father's name of Houk. As a young adult, Verno was a logger and auto mechanic but he found his real career working as a pile driver, and was a 49 year member of the Pile Drivers Union Local 34 in Oakland, CA. He helped build many bridges and drove the piles that support many tall buildings in the Bay Area until he retired in 1994.
Vernon loved nature and the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping and fishing. Vernon was an active volunteer to Berkeley political scene especially during the two terms of Berkeley Mayor Shirley Dean. He participated in the Solano Stroll parade for many years with his convertible 380 Mecedez Benz. He relocated back to Southern Oregon in 2001, settling in a home on 5 acres in White City. Vernon availed his 380 Mercedes Benz convertible for the 2003 White City annual parade and the Eagle Point Forth of July Parade. Eagle Point awarded him 1st prize for the Grand Marshall vehicle.
Vernon Houk was preceded in death by his parents and his previous wife Charlene McMillan Houk who died of cancer in 1993. He is survived by his widow Ranee Loi Houk of White City, his daughter Phoebe Navelle Kelso by his wife Charlene, his granddaughter KellyAnn Kelso, step-daughter Angela and step-son Brian Preedanon. He is also survived by two step-sisters, Navelle Gossman of Texas and Dr. Carol Sue Houk of Idaho and numerous cousins, nieces, grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews.
Vernon had one well-lived life. A memorial service will be held at his White City home 4222 Ave. H on Saturday Jan 28th at 2pm.
Ardis Ehlers
Ardis Ehlers, age 64, of Gold Hill died Monday, January 23, 2006 at Hearthstone in Medford. Arrangements by Abbey Funeral.
Barbara "Bobbie" Bell
Barbara "Bobbie" Bell, age 60, of Medford died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at her residence. Arrangements by Abbey Funeral.
Emma C. Blair
Emma Carrie Blair, 91, of Cave Junction, died Friday, January 27, 2006 at her home. Arrangements are being provided by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
John E. McGrath
John E. McGrath, age 86, died January 27, 2006. He was born on January 28, 1919. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
