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Laurie Anne VLS Shonerd
5/6/50-3/12/06
Laurie lived the most exemplary of lives. She treated everyone she met with grace and kindness, gentleness and generosity. She forgave and she loved, always teaching by example and with humility. Laurie inspired those around her to reach for their highest potential. At her core, Laurie was a spiritually driven person. Her relationship to God and the Truth was unshakeable. Everything she thought and did flowed from that awareness.
Laurie accomplished a great deal in her short life. She graduated from UC Davis in 1973, worked as a nutritionist, went back to receive her registered nursing degree and worked as an obstetrical nurse. She also had careers in farming, college-level dance teaching and custom framing. Laurie was a gourmet chef for family and the Sierra Club, an accomplished gardener/landscaper, a music composer, a writer and a superb watercolorist. She showed her watercolor work locally, and was a member of the Oregon Watercolor Society. Laurie loved nature, took joy in mountaintop exploration, and deeply enjoyed the company of friends and family. Most of all, Laurie was a truly fabulous wife, mother and friend.
Laurie is survived by her husband Dr. John Shonerd, her children Laurel, Gabriel "Whistler, " Carel, and Kathie, as well as sisters Libbey McKendry and Helen Cardenas and brothers Russel and E.C.D."Topper" vanLobenSels, and her mother Elizabeth "Pan" vanLobenSels. We of Laurie's extended family and the many friends she touched will now lovingly carry her in our hearts. Bon Voyage, joyful Laurie-see you soon! A celebration of Laurie's life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2000 Oakwood Drive, Medford, Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. Donations should be made to the REACHQuest project to help brain injured children, mailed to the Reach Family Institute, 881 Olympic Ave., Medford, Or. 97504.
Byron Swickard
Byron Swickard, 61, of Medford, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006 at his residence.
Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Cynthia L. Perdue
Cynthia L. Perdue, 53, of Central Point, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Edith G. Shute
Edith G. Shute, age 81, of Medford, died Sunday, March 12, 2006 at a local foster care home. Arrangements by Abbey Funeral.
Faith R. Pedersen
Faith Ruth Pedersen, 80, of Chiloquin, formerly of Medford, died Saturday, March 11, 2006
George Ward
George Ward, 59 of Portland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Bridgeview Assisted Living. Arrangements Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Kurt Thompson
Kurt Thompson, 53 of White City, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 at the VA Domiciliary. Arrangements Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Maureen G. Tomlin
Maureen G. Tomlin, 85, of Medford, Ore., died March 12, 2006.
Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary of Medford, Ore.
Patricia Gail Raye
Patricia Gail Raye, 67, of Eagle Point, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Rogue Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel. 541-664-3361.
Rebecca Webb
Rebecca Webb, age 52, of Central Point died Friday, March 10, 2006 at her home. Arrangements handled by: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Thomas Lloyd Childers
Thomas Lloyd Childers, 79, died March 12, 2006.
Arrangements are with Perl Funeral Home.
Joseph Albert Freese
The graveside memorial service for Joseph Albert Freese will be held Monday, March 20, 2006 at 3:00 P.M., at Mountain View cemetery, Ashland. Pastor Perry Parks of the Ashland Seventh-Day Adventist Church will officiate.
Joseph Albert Freese, 74, of Ashland, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Freese was born March 17, 1931 in Clearwater County, Idaho to Joseph Leslie and Bertha Rose (Ross) Freese. He lived in Ashland most of his life since 1935. As a young man he worked on a farm and in the orchards of the valley. Later, he worked as a janitor in restaurants and theaters. He retired in 1993. He liked music and old time western movies.
Mr. Freese is survived by his sister, Lillie Mae Myers of Phoenix, OR.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, OR.
Lary G. Shipp
A memorial service will be held for Lary G. Shipp at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006 at New Song Church in Phoenix, Oregon. A viewing will be held Friday March 17, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Lary G. Shipp was born June 20, 1943, in Van Nuys, California to William A. Shipp and Selma Novella Barnett. He preceded his twin brother, Cary by 20 minutes.
Lary was the proud father of Tara Marie, David Paul, Jim and their families. His love for his six grandchildren filled his life with love and joy. Lary lived the past 17 years with his beloved wife, Mary Alice. They celebrated their loving union with each other and Christ every day. Lary and Mary attended New Song Church. Lary was a mentor to many and an Evangelist of Christ to all.
Lary is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother, Cary; his mother, Selma; and sisters, Candy and Kate.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial trust has been set up in Lary's name at Washington Mutual on East Stewart Street in Medford.
Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Marguerite Marie Roberto
6/14/1934 to 3/13/2006
The memorial service for Marguerite Marie Roberto will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 2:00 P.M., at Ashland Christian Fellowship.
Loving Mother and Grandmother, Marguerite M. Roberto died in her home, surrounded by her four children, after a short battle with metastatic melanoma.
She first moved to Ashland, with her family in 1969, when she fell in love with this town at first sight. She raised her children here and has been an active member of the community, lending a helping hand with the schools, the Ashland Community Hospital Women's Auxiliary and as a member of Ashland Christian Fellowship.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Steve Colombo (Dana Rensi) of Gold Hill; Karen Adams (Ernie) and daughter Madelina of Medford; Linda Smith (Michael), son Joshua and daughter Jordan of Ashland; and Carla Bennett (Gregg) and daughter Courtney of Klamath Falls.
In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to Ashland Community Hospital Hospice, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Lupus Foundation of America or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, Oregon.
Maxine Robinson
Maxine Robinson died at home, on February 28th, 2006, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 1st, 1916 in Wallace, Idaho. After graduating from Modesto Junior College, in Modesto, CA, she took additional courses to become a Montessori preschool teacher in Berkeley, CA. During World War II, she was employed by General Engineering and Dry Dock in Alameda, CA. After her marriage to Baden Robinson, she moved to the Rogue Valley in 1945. She was active in the First Baptist Church, Grants Pass; Siskiyou Ski Club, PTA, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She resided in Grants Pass until 1990, when she moved to Ashland. She was a member of the Ashland First Baptist Church and volunteered in the church nursery.
She is survived by her son, Dwayne Robinson, of Talent, OR, her daughter, Cheryl Robinson Beavers, of Seattle, WA, and three grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, and Andrew Robinson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Robinson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR. At her request, a "Graduation Party" will follow in the church fellowship hall. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 3:00 p.m., at the Veterans Administration National cemetery, Eagle Point, OR.
She had a special place in her heart for all children, but especially for those with significant challenges like the children of El Sauzal Orphanage. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ashland, designated for El Sauzal Orphanage, or to the Ashland Community Hospital Foundation, designated for Trinity Respite Center, P.O. Box 98, Ashland, OR, 97520. Trinity Respite Center was one of the significant factors that brightened her days and made it possible for her to continue to live at home.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, OR.
Richard Theodore Childress
(Red) Richard Theodore Childress, 76, of Central Point, Oregon passed away on March 10, 2006 at his home. A memorial service will be held on March 19, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1900 Green Wood St. in Medford, Oregon. Dan McCulloch of Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church will be officiating.
Memorial contributions should be made to Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Richard was born on November 15, 1929 in Merced, California. Then Wiley and Elise Childress adopted him when he was four years old. Richard moved to Medford in 1958. He was a mill worker in the timber industry. His hobbies included fishing and boating, as well as, being involved in the CB club in the 60's and 70's.
Survivors include Richard (Julie) Childress of White City, Ted (Paula) Childress of Central Point; daughters Penny Dionne of Idaho, Leslie (Don) Sands of Grants Pass; daughter-in-law Julia Childress-Cohagen of Idaho; brothers Gregory Childress of Medford, Keven Childress of Central Point; nine grandchildren and six (plus two expected in May) great-great grandchildren.
Preceding Richard in death are two infant sons and parents.
Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford, Oregon 773-6162
Shirley K. (Simmons)
Rollins Anders Shirley K. (Simmons) Rollins Anders passed away in Klamath Falls on March 3, 2006. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Klamath Falls, 1201 S. Alameda Ave. in Klamath Falls. Shirley was born November 15, 1929 in Canadian, Texas. She lived in Medford in the early 1990's working as a pantry sales associate for Harry & David Country Village in Medford. Eternal Hills Funeral Home in Klamath Falls is in charge of arrangements.
John E. Strode
John E. Strode, 85 years old, a former Grants Pass resident, died today, March 14, 2006 at the Mount Rubidoux Convalescent Hospital in Riverside, California. Arrangements are pending at Chapel of the Valley - LB Hall Funeral Home.
La Vaughn A. O'Leary
La Vaughn A. O'Leary, 86, passed away at Waterford at Three Fountains Nursing Center on Monday, March 13, 2006. Arrangements: Eternal Hills Funeral Home in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Leon J. Yates
Leon James Yates, 76, of Medford, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements are being provided by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Robert Delafield
Robert Delafield, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Pioneer Village. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternative.
Roy Becker
Roy Becker, age 83, of Medford died Tuesday March 14, 2006 at a local foster home. Arrangements by Abbey Funeral.
Dorothea Dane Bowen "Dottie"
Dottie passed away in Medford on March 5, 2006. She was born on November 16, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas to George and Cleta DeSpain. She married
Glenn Bowen on March 21, 1943 in Silver City, New Mexico, who preceded her in death in 1982. She was a 26 year resident of Jacksonville.
Dottie was an accomplished artist who leaves behind her legacy in her authentic Jacksonville holiday cards, prints of her oil paintings of old time Jacksonville holiday scenes, popular each year among its residents. Other than oil painting, she had numerous hobbies including watercolor painting, sewing, furniture upholstery, refinishing and painting. She was known for her creativity and artistic ability throughout her friends and family. Dottie was known by close friends and family at "Grimace", a loving nickname that originated from one of her grandchildren and reflected her fun sense of humor loved by all those that knew her.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Chuck and Susie Smoker of Medford (owner of Jacksonville Beauty Salon), her son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Barb Bowen of Victorville, California, her granddaughters, Shelley Bowen, Jennifer Bowen and Aimee (Matt) Jameson and her great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Hunter, Lili and Ruby and will be soredly missed by all of them.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in her name be given to Access Community Agency via phone or mail; 779-6691 or 3630 Aviation Way, P.O. Box 4666, Medford, OR 97501 and please request for a letter to be sent to the family informing them of the donation.
A memorial for Dottie will be held on Saturday at 1:00 at the Western Carriage Estates clubhouse, 3955 South Stage Road, Medford.
Gladys Marie Reynolds
Gladys Marie Reynolds passed away March 12, 2006 at Linda Vista Care Center in Ashland. Gladys was born August 7, 1916 in Long Beach, California to Blanche and Troy Truelove. The family later moved to Oregon and Gladys graduated from high school in Rogue River. In June, 1933 Gladys married
Walter G. (Bud) Reynolds. They lived in Glendale until the mid-seventies when they moved to Ashland to be near their son Troy and his family.
Gladys was a devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother. She lived a simple life and lived lightly on this earth. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.
The last two and a half years Gladys resided at Linda Vista Care Center after suffering a stroke. The family wishes to express appreciation to those at Linda Vista who cared for Gladys and saw to her comfort and needs.
Gladys is survived by her son, Troy, and his wife, Julie, of Ashland; her grandchildren, Teresa Reynolds of Eugene and Jim Reynolds of Creswell; her great granddaughters, Kelsey and Kassandra Reynolds in South Dakota; her sister, Mae Truelove of Union City, California; and nieces and nephews including Joan Robinson of Phoenix, Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1979; brothers, Dave and Jack; and her stillborn daughter, Linda.
Donations in her honor may be sent to Linda Vista Activities Department, 135 Maple Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
Southern Oregon Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Maurine Isola Goetz Tomlin
Maurine Isola Goetz Tomlin, 85, passed away on March 12, 2006 in Medford, Oregon. A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Hope Center, 1108 West Main Street, Medford. Pastor Tim Olson of Bethel Church will be officiating.
Maurine was born on September 24, 1920 in Hemet, California to Edward A. and Vernona M. Goetz. She moved to Medford, Oregon in 1980 from Southern California. Maurine was married
on November 18, 1939 in Glendale, California to O. Bryson Tomlin. She was a telephone operator, in addition to being a wife and mother. Maurine graduated from Glendale High School in 1938, then completed a year-long business course. She loved to travel and was part of the Sam's club at Bethel Church.
Survivors include: sons, Gary B. Tomlin (wife Barb), Eric H. Tomlin (wife Chris); daughters, Diane M. Crowe (husband Vern), Kate T. Evans (husband Don); seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bryson, and her twin sister Pauline G. Provost. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in Medford, Oregon. 773-6162 Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Church Building Fund.
Dorothea Dane Bowen "Dottie"
Dottie passed away in Medford on March 5, 2006. She was born on November 16, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas to George and Cleta DeSpain. She married
Glenn Bowen on March 21, 1943 in Silver City, New Mexico, who preceded her in death in 1982. She was a 26 year resident of Jacksonville.
Dottie was an accomplished artist who leaves behind her legacy in her authentic Jacksonville holiday cards, prints of her oil paintings of old time Jacksonville holiday scenes, popular each year among its residents. Other than oil painting, she had numerous hobbies including watercolor painting, sewing, furniture upholstery, refinishing and painting. She was known for her creativity and artistic ability throughout her friends and family. Dottie was known by close friends and family at "Grimace", a loving nickname that originated from one of her grandchildren and reflected her fun sense of humor loved by all those that knew her.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Chuck and Susie Smoker of Medford (owner of Jacksonville Beauty Salon), her son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Barb Bowen of Victorville, California, her granddaughters, Shelley Bowen, Jennifer Bowen and Aimee (Matt) Jameson and her great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Hunter, Lili and Ruby and will be soredly missed by all of them.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in her name be given to Access Community Agency via phone or mail; 779-6691 or 3630 Aviation Way, P.O. Box 4666, Medford, OR 97501 and please request for a letter to be sent to the family informing them of the donation.
A memorial for Dottie will be held on Saturday at 1:00 at the Western Carriage Estates clubhouse, 3955 South Stage Road, Medford.
