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Patricia Ann Schmerber
Patricia Ann Schmerber, 69, of Medford, died Thursday, February 16, 2006 at her residence. Arrangements were handled by Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Polly Harrington
Polly Harrington, age 74, of Eagle Point, Oregon died February 19, 2006 at her home. Arrangements handled by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Robin Lee Skomerza Robin Lee Skomerza, 49, of Eagle Point, died Saturday, February 18, 2006 at her home. Arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Dorothy Pauline (Troxell) Harbison
With great sadness, the children of Dorothy Harbison announce the death of their mother on Saturday, March 25th. She died at her home in Yuma, Arizona where she has lived since June 2005.
Dottie was born in Iowa on June 8, 1924 and moved to Oregon around 1926. She graduated from Medford High School in 1942 attending Southern Oregon College in Ashland, where she met David L. Harbison. They were married
on December 31, 1945 and moved to Eagle Point in the early 1950's. Dottie was active with many organizations, including the Boy and Girl Scouts, 4H, and Job's Daughters. An avid genealogist, she was instrumental in organizing the Balders(t)on(e) International Reunion Association in 1988 and was the Association's first President. In addition to selling Fuller Brush and World Book Encyclopedias, she wrote for the Mail Tribune starting in 1959 covering Eagle Point city news and school and club activities. In 1969 she began working at Sears where she retired in January of 1991.
Dorothy is survived by her sisters Arlene Goble of Central Point and Frances Gundry of Beaverton, and her children Arthur of Shady Cove; Wayne and his wife Carolyn of Stevenson, Calif.; Harold and his wife Patricia of Prospect; Tanya Shively and her husband Stan of Corvallis; and Paul and his wife Melissa of Chico, Calif.. She has 15 grandchildren (and their spouses) and 18 great-grandchildren. She was active in the Nazarene Churches in Medford and in Yuma. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to your favorite charity or the Church of the Nazarene.
Gracie Mae Liggons
Gracie Mae Liggons, born in South Temple, Texas, March 6, 1925 to Anner Mae Jimmerson and Ike Liggons. She moved to California in February of 1943. Then in 1980 she moved to Medford. She has relations in California, Arizon and Texas. Many friends cherish her dearly as Mother Rev. Gracie. She preceded mother, father, sister and son in death. Her death came on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 in the evening at Providence Hospital after a long illness. Friends and Relatives were with her at the time. She leaves one sister, Beverly Purley Liggons Harrison of Redding, California; aunties and two uncles and many cousins.
Jed Taylor Rowden
The memorial service for Jed Taylor Rowden will be held April 8, 2006 at 1:00 P.M., at the Butte Falls Community Bible Church. Inurnment will follow in Butte Falls cemetery.
Jed Taylor Rowden, 21, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Portland Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.
Jed was born October 5, 1984 in Medford, Ore. He was raised in Butte Falls, where he was active in all sports, and graduated from Butte Falls High School in 2003. Jed loved to ride motorcycles and ATV's, hanging out with his friends, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tanya and Chris Dent of Central Point; father, Buck Rowden of Butte Falls; and sister, Shania Walls of Central Point.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Rita TenEyck Free
8/1/1920-2/19/2006
Rita will be remembered as a daring spirit whether rafting the rapids of the mighty Colorado River or the adventures of driving solo from New York to San Diego to start a new chapter in her life. Always looking for a new challenge, she determined to master each task, including proficiency in computer operations, literary writings, office management, but was willing to operate a hot dog cart to make ends meet. In San Diego she met and married
the love of her life Dr. Jack Free. They traveled and explored many places prior to becoming residents of Ashland, Oregon in 1990.
Rita, the lady with "Hat-titude, " is described by friends and family as: "loving, intelligent, generous, outrageous, thoughtful, one in a million, spunky, vibrant, adventuruous, of great humor, and a ray of sunshine." Letters of love and admiration from cousins and nieces recall times of joy they shared with Rita. She gave them wise counsel, inspiration, introduced them to the theatre and good books, and generously supported their endeavors.
As a member of MENSA, Sr. Aces and numerous book clubs, she engaged in lively and thought provoking discussions and encouraged others to do so.
Survivors include her "baby" brother Bob, wife Jill, and her beloved nieces and cousins. She is fondly remembered by neighbors and friends and will be sorely missed by life-long friend Gloria and surrogate daughter Candy.
A quote from her office sums up her life and legend "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." A celebration of her life will be held April 8, 2006 at the Mt. Meadows Clubhouse from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Verta O. Matthews Harper
An Eagle Point pioneer family descendent has died. Verta Matthews Harper, 90, of Eagle Point, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at her daughters home in Central Point.
Mrs. Harper was born April 15, 1915 in Eagle Point to Vernie and Nora Winkle Matthews. Verta graduated from Eagle Point High School and her ambition for years was to become a school teacher. Times were very hard back then and she never became a teacher. Verta's goal later in life was to see her daughter, Velda, become a school teacher. Velda has been a teacher now for over two decades with many children who have benefited.
On June 8, 1935 in medford, she married
Verne Rosell Harper, who preceded her in death in 1999.
Verta was a descendent of the 1851 pioneer and rancher's John Matthews family. John was credited with naming Eagle Point. Verta worked hard and hayed thier cattle ranch near Eagle Point for 60 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and reading. She loved her grandchildren whom she cared for in countless hours in preschool years and beyond. She also belonged to the Antelope Sunday school where she was a charter member.
Survivors include her son, Vernon R. Harper; and a daughter, Velda F. Hunt, both of Central Point; grandchildren, Darren, Kevin and Stacy Harper and Matthew Hunt, all of Central Point, Emily Hunt of Howell, Mich., five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Vance H. Harper and a sister, Velma Noble.
Service will be held Thursday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point.
William D. Thorndike, Sr.
The life celebration event for William D. Thorndike, Sr. (d.1/31/06) Is scheduled for Friday, April 7, noon-3:00 PM, Medford Fabrication, 1109 Court St., Medford.
Ed Smith
Edward "Ed" F. Smith, 94 (Dec. 7, 1911) of Medford, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Waterford Three Fountains. Arrangements by Memory Gardens.
Eleanor McGraw
Eleanor McGraw, 98, of Medford, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006 at a local foster care. Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Joseph Fliegel, Jr.
Joseph Fliegel, Jr., 76, of Medford, passed away Friday, March 30, 2006 at his home. Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Phyllis Pyle
Phyllis Pyle, 87, of Medford died March 31, 2006 at Rogue Valley Manor Health Center. Arrangements are with Perl Funeral Home.
Raymond E. Anderson
Raymond Edward Anderson, 75 (Nov. 6, 1930), of Medford, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel. 664-3361.
Toni Rae Butcher
Toni Rae Butcher, age 50, of Medford, Ore. died March 30, 2006. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore.
Pauline E. McDonald
Pauline E. McDonald, 91, of Medford died March 30, 2006 at Waterford at Three Fountains. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Conger-Morris Medford Chapel with Pastor Craig Harris of the Medford Free Methodist Church officiating.
Pauline was born December 28, 1914 in Swain, Ark. to Calvin A. and Sarah (Fine) Boen. In 1933 in Bellefonte, Ark. she married
Ira E. McDonald who died in 1983.
She worked for Mann's department store from 1948-1958 and the M&M; department store after that. Pauline loved gardening, picking mushrooms, and she loved being outdoors.
She was an active member of the Jackson County Democratic Party, the Free Methodist Church and the Christian Women's Temperance.
She is survived by her sons, Ira W. McDonald and wife, Shirley of Redmond, Ore., Calvin D. McDonald and wife, Annabelle of Upland, Calif.; brother, Gus Boen of Medford; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by fourteen brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford, 772-7111.
Fredrick "Fred" Harold Coffman
Fredrick "Fred" Harold Coffman lost his battle with throat cancer July 26, 2005.
Fred was born on January 29, 1915 in Jacksonville to Merton and Margaret (Schumpf) Coffman. He was a great-grandson of Oregon pioneers who settled in the valley. He had a photographic memory and rarely forgot anything or anyone. He had lots of stories about his childhood, swimming in the Jacksonville Reservoir, hiking, playing in the Rich Gulch area, and walking to Medford barefoot on the gravel road. When he was 12, he had his first job selling newspapers. He also worked for Western Union delivering messages by bicycle. He would drop out of school to work and then go back to school. He always said, "he got kicked out of school in the third grade for not shaving." In his late teens he moved to Scott Valley, CA. Eventually he graduated from Fort Jones High School in 1936.
He moved back to the Rogue Valley where he worked in orchards and packing houses.
In 1938, Fred got a job in a bakery in Klamath Falls.
On April 22, 1939 in Reno, NV he married
Marylois "Arlene" Inman. The newlywed couple lived in Klamath Falls, where they enjoyed ice skating and hunting trips.
In 1946, he moved his family to the Central Point area. He watched someone laying bricks, and decided he could do that. He and his wife built their house and lived there until he died.
Hunting was always an important part of his life. He taught us the beauty of the mountains, enjoying the scenery, good food and good company. Fred also liked to hunt mushrooms, pick huckleberries, collect rocks, take drives in the mountains and "just resting his eyes" while snoring loudly. He was known as "Huntin Grandpa" to one great-grandson.
He was an avid reader of anything BUT fiction. He was a historian on Southern Oregon and the Klamath area. He took his children on many day trips, teaching them history, science and geography. His daughter, Marlena, put up a mural of a forest scene with deer. He cut out bird pictures and added them to the trees. Whenever you came to visit, you always looked to find his latest addition.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Sharon Williams of Central Point, Marlena Coffman of Estacada, Shirley (Tom) Robinson of Jacksonville, and Dyan (Matt) Snook of LaGrande; daughter-in-law, Sharon Coffman of Central Point; 15 grandchildren, Joan, Tony, Rebekah, Leesa, Scott, Tracey, Sheryl, Katy, Emily, Leah, Jennifer, Ryan, Jessica, Anna and Mary; 17 great-grandchildren, Chris, Luke, Duncan, Lynzie, Thomas, Jordan, Sara, Makena, Kiera, Jillian, Violet, Caden, Jaden, Austin, Tanner, Elijah, and Sofia; and step-grandchildren, Tiffany and Kayl. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; son, Errol Coffman; and great-granddaughter, Lilie Robinson.
Because Fred enjoyed the family wiener roasts, please join us in one as we remember him and celebrate his life at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 4980 Brownsboro Road, Eagle Point.
Our Fred will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of history, his family, hunting, the mountains and roads less traveled.
He was always the best Dad and Grandpa that he knew how to be.
Nancy Cook
July 7, 1918 - May 24, 2005
and
Elma Beeson
Aug. 24, 1920 - June 10, 2005
A celebration of life will be held for Nancy and Elma Tues. Aug. 16, 11AM at Lithia Park. Japanese gardens. Rev. Colleen Graham officiating. All family and friends welcome. After a brief service a time of light refreshments and rememberance will follow. For further info call: Colleen: 482-1531 or Willie: 488-9472
Jed Taylor Rowden
The memorial service for Jed Taylor Rowden will be held April 8, 2006 at 1:00 P.M., at the Butte Falls Community Bible Church. Inurnment will follow in Butte Falls cemetery.
Jed Taylor Rowden, 21, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Portland Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.
Jed was born October 5, 1984 in Medford, Ore. He was raised in Butte Falls, where he was active in all sports, and graduated from Butte Falls High School in 2003. Jed loved to ride motorcycles and ATV's, hanging out with his friends, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tanya and Chris Dent of Central Point; father, Buck Rowden of Butte Falls; and sister, Shania Walls of Central Point.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Lois E. Cougle
Lois E. Cougle, 90, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center.
A gathering of family and friends will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Elks Lodge in Grants Pass. Southern Oregon Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W. 6th Street, Medford, OR 97501.
Lois was born November 12, 1915 in San Diego, Calif. She moved to Oregon from San Diego, living in Klamath Falls and later Talent. She met and married
Earl Abram Cougle on April 6, 1936 in Vancouver, Wash. She and her husband lived in Williams for 62 years.
She was a member of the Williams Bunko Club and the Provolt Grange.
She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and cooking.
Survivors include her children, Richard Rayson, Sandra Cougle, Paul Cougle, Harry Cougle and Lorraine Walior; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Glenn Cougle and a great-granddaughter, Amanda Morgan.
Lola Mae Straube Vogel
March 23, 1919 to March 22, 2006
"Behind every good man is a great woman." Three months after the loss of her husband of 64 years, Lola followed him to the next world. She was born March 23, 1919 to Sophie and Fred Straube, at Lane Creek, near Central Point. She was called to be with Ray one day short of her 87th birthday.
Lola grew up in the Applegate on the family farm, and then moved to her Aunt Kitty's in Glendale to attend high school. After graduation, she worked on the home farm until her marriage to Ray Vogel on November 22, 1941 in Seattle, where together they worked at Boeing for the war effort. Lola was a Rosie the Rivetor for four years until they moved back to Central Point and started their own dairy farm, which is still in operation to this day. She did all the daily chores and tended a beautiful garden with great pleasure until ill health forced her retirement at age 84.
She leaves behind David and Paige Wolff and their daughter, Jania; her brother, Louie; numerous nephews and nieces; and loving in-laws by marriage.
Lola was indescribably hardworking, loving, compassionate, and had a true heart of gold, willing to give anyone anything they wanted or needed. She loved her husband more than life itself and her family was precious to her all throughout her life. She loved all her cows, especially the mostly white ones. Because of her petite shape, she enjoyed making her own clothes, and was always in style with the perfect fit. Year after year, her family adored her holiday meals and those who visited more often, left content every time. She was a homemaker, farmer, mother to anyone who needed mothering, and one of the best dairy maids ever.
Whatever she put her hand to, she did it well and with all her might. She was wonderful and we dearly miss her.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 8th at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel, 2201 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Marjory Elinor Deards
Marjory Elinor Deards was born July 31, 1921 in Los Angeles, Calif. She passed away in Medford, Ore. on March 23, 2006. She is survived by nine children; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Floyd Marvin Graham and Richard Lyle Deards.
Marjory's love and devotion to her family was paramount throughout her life. She taught her family by example with her unselfish deeds, many contributions to charities and her positive attitude. She never failed to remember the birthdays and special occasions of all her family members. She enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles and walking her dog. Marjory was a member of the Talent United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the fellowship she shared with the congregation.
A memorial celebration of Marjory Deards' life was held in Medford on March 28th. Her family will also hold a memorial celebration in Bartlesville, Okla. on April 1, 2006 and in San Bernardino, Calif. on April 9, 2006.
Raymond E. "Andy" Anderson
Andy Anderson, 75, of Medford died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Providence Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at Table Rock Fellowship of Central Point on April 6th at 11:00 a.m., with a celebration of his life to follow at the residence of Doug and Shelby Templer.
Although he had many talents, his love for classic cars lead him to a career of automobile restoration.
In addition to his wife of 34 years, Micky, survivors include 11 children; 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and one son.
Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
