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Warren Everett Siebert
Warren Everett Siebert, 89, died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Three Rivers Community Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1914 in Madelia, MN to John Siebert and Blanche Loomis.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Wilma Louise Martin. He was a longtime resident of Ashland, OR. Since May, 2003, he was living in assisted living in Grants Pass.
He was a sawmill worker, noted for his speed in piling lumber as a pieceworker in his earlier years. He provided well for his family, including two children, John Siebert of McMinnville, OR and Karen Dykes of Grants Pass. He came from a family of 12 children, he being the oldest. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mary and Beverly and his brothers Donald and William.
He is survived by his sister Lois and brothers John, Bernard, James, Joseph, Gerald and Merrill. All surviving siblings reside in the Midwest. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jake Siebert of Grants Pass; Shannon Oliver of McMinnville, and Tristan Siebert of Newberg; and three great grandchildren, Derek and Danielle Oliver of McMinnville, and Eric Starkey-Siebert of Grants Pass. He was a Life Member of the Ashland Elks and it was there that he and Louise shared their passion for dancing. He was also an avid card player.
No formal services will be held. His cremated remains will be placed next to Louise at Mountain View Cemetery. For those who wish to remember Warren, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice. Dad will be remembered as a quiet man, who had a strong will to survive the hardships of life. He had an attitude for life - those who knew him will understand!
Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert J. Mason, Jr.
Robert J. Mason, Jr., 83, of Medford, died Tuesday (January 6, 2004) at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland.
No services are planned at this time. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Providence Medford Medical Center Foundation, Stroke Rehabilitation Center, 1111 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford, OR 97504.
Mr. Mason was born June 13, 1920 at Logansport, IN to Robert and Flossie (Isaacs) Mason. He served in the U. S. Air Force for over twenty two years, retiring in 1963 as a Lt. Col. He was a graduate of Purdue University. He has lived in the Rogue Valley for the past twenty years. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Shelley Mason; three grandsons, Bryan, Christopher and Aaron Mason, all of South Lake Tahoe, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacia Mason in 1986.
William A. Bickford
The memorial service for William Andrew Bickford will be at 1 p.m. (today) Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Hillcrest Chapel, 2201 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford.
Mr. Bickford, 88, of Ashland, died Tuesday (January 6, 2004) at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. He was born May 9, 1915 in Kansas City, Kansas to David and Nora (Zolenok) Bickford. His wife, Virginia, preceded him in death.
Mr. Bickford moved to Ashland in 1964 from Victorville, CA. In Ashland, he owned and operated a janitorial service. He enjoyed flying.
He is survived by his son, William Bickford of Pueblo, CO; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford, 773-6162.
Edna Jessel Taylor
A funeral for Edna Jessel Taylor will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Litwiller-Simonson Funeral Home in Ashland. Funeral services will be conducted by Ashland Chapter of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Taylor, 79, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday (Jan. 22, 2004) at Ritzville Life Care Center in Ritzville, Washington.
She was born Edna Susie Jane Jessel on March 15, 1924 in Athens, TN, the thrid daughter of Charles Henry and Susie Jane (Gaddes) Jessel.
Edna graduated from Ashland High in 1943 and attended Souther Oregon College of Education. In March 1867 in Reno, NV she married William Elkton Taylor who preceded her in death 2001.
She was a member of Eastern Star and the Church of Religious Science. She previously was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and an honorary member of Ashland Elks.
In addition to her husband, Edna was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Joe Jessel and sisters Etta Herra and Anne Early. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Jane Sanderson, and Alma Jefferson. She is also survived by many neices and nepnews: Jimmy Herra, Norma Early, Susan Early, Pat Early, Michael Early, Ava Early, Loren Early, Anne Lang, Robert Sanderson Jr., Susan Alhan, John Sanderson, Janet Schigig, David Jefferson, and Matthew Jefferson; and many great neices and nephews, who all unanimously agree that their "Aunt Edna" was the very best Aunt in the whole wide world.
Leland Enos Ballard
Leland Enos Ballard, 94 of Ashland, died on Tuesday (January 13, 2004) at his home. Arrangements will be handled by Perl Funeral Home.
"Bud" Dusenbury
"Bud" Dusenbury, 82, of Central Point, died Saturday (Jan. 10, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
William R. Manary
William R. Manary, 81, of Medford, died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2004) at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Ethel P. Soderholm
Ethel P. Soderholm, 91, of Ashland, died Friday (Jan. 2, 2004) at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Mary H. Mulligan
Mary H. Mulligan, 84, of Ashland, died Friday (Jan. 2, 2004) at Farmington Square, Medford. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Ralph Arthur Farrow, Jr.
Aug. 25, 1925~Jan. 8, 2004
Ralph "Jay" Farrow was born in Gibbon, Oregon, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation to Ralph and Beulah (Young) Farrow. He spent his early years developing a love for hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather. Music was a big part of his life starting with the Farrow family band when he was a child. He graduated from Long Creek High School in 1942 and attended Eastern Oregon College in LaGrande for one year before joining the U.S. Navy. He served from 1943 to 1946 during WWII in the South Pacific. Following his service in the Navy, Ralph returned to Eastern Oregon College, where he graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor's degree.
He began his career in education as a teaching principal in Canyon City, Oregon. After earning his Master's degree from Colorado State College in 1950, Ralph was an elementary school principal and assistant professor of education at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon. In 1963, Ralph received his Doctorate in Education from Stanford University. He returned to Oregon College of Education as a professor of education until 1970.
From 1970 to 1981, Ralph was an education consultant for the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, Portland, Oregon. He was first based in Guam and worked throughout Micronesia as a consultant for teacher and administrator training. Ralph and Marsha were married in Guam in 1971. Following his time in Guam, Ralph was director for NWREL office in American Samoa. He returned to Oregon in 1973 as a consultant for NWREL's Indian Reading and Language Program. From 1985 to 1989, Ralph directed federal programs for the American Samoa Department of Education.
In 1993, Ralph retired to Ocean Park, Washington. He spent his time doing the things he loved most -- golfing, hunting, and especially, fishing with his son and grandson in Maui. He enjoyed making friends, traveling and spending winters in Arizona. He left retirement for a short period when he was called in 1999 to serve as director for federal programs for the government of American Samoa.
Ralph was a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Ashland, Oregon Elks Club, and the Ocean Park, Washington Surfside Men's Golf Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Diane; granddaughter and grandson, Anna and Marlin; step-son and step-daughter, Jason and Sabrina Ferte; sister Norma Welch; and nieces, Rita Krebs, Lucinda Welch, and Jill Hedges. His step-daughter, Adrienne preceded him in death.
A service with the U.S. Navy Honor Guard will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tribal Scholarship Fund c/o the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Pendleton, Oregon 97801.
Arrangements by Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland. 503-256-0606
Rex Wilber Morgan
Rex W. Morgan, 73, of Ashland, died Monday, January 12, 2004 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Rex W. Morgan
A celebration of life for Rex W. Morgan will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 19th, 2004 at the Christian Church of Ashland, at 2nd and B Streets in Ashland. Following the service there will be an interment at Mountain View Cemetery. The Ashland Elks are providing a potluck and wake in Rex's honor at 3:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge.
There will be a viewing on Sunday at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m.
Mr. Morgan passed away suddenly on Monday (Jan. 12th, 2004) at Providence Medford Medical Center. He was 73.
Rex was born June 1, 1930, in North Platte, NB to Wilber and Doris (Sillasen) Morgan. They moved to Ashland in 1935. Wilber started Ashland Refrigerator Service in 1939, which was the first of its kind in the Rogue Valley.
Rex graduated from Ashland Senior High School and married Darlene Coss. They had 5 children: Paul, Diana, Daniel, Rex A. and Lorraine. They later divorced in 1962. He was married to Ruth Lewis from 1964-1974. In 1978, he and Eva Holgate married and were together for 20 years. From January 1st, 2001, his constant companion and life mate has been Karen Hutchings.
He was a 40-year member of the Ashland Kiwanis Club, with perfect attendance, serving in a number of capacities, including President. The Morgans have been long-time members of the Ashland Elks Lodge no. 944, starting with his parents. Most recently, Rex has served them as Trustee and Patriotic Chairman. Mr. Morgan was a visible, hard working and well respected participant of the Ashland community.
Karen; his children, Paul, Diana, Daniel, and Lorraine; his brother Louis D. Morgan; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 3 nephews, survive Rex. His parents, a sister, his son Rex A., and Darlene Coss, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ashland Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 449, Ashland, OR 97520 in Rex's name.
