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Bob Sullivan
Husband to one ... Father to Eight... Brother to Eight ... Friend to all! Robert (Bob) Vincent Sullivan, beloved member of the Ashland community, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, (March 9, 2004) To those who knew him well and the countless lives he touched, Bob was a man of tremendous humility, compassion and principle.
Bob cherished his wife, Pauline, and their family of 8 children and 15 grandchildren. As much as he loved the richness and simplicity of life, he was prepared for a life-after. He was a daily, devoted member of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church for over 40 years. With quiet acts of kindness throughout the county, Bob touched many lives. He could be found weekly doing dishes at St. Vincent DePaul, or delivering food to Magdalene House.
He was born in Pomona, California February 4, 1931 to Lena Magdelena and Arthur Ambrose Sullivan. Bob graduated from Pomona High School in 1948. He furthered his education and met Pauline Marie Pellkofer at Mount San Antonio College. Bob played first-string varsity basketball and wrote for the school newspaper at Mt. SAC, graduating A.A. in 1950. He then spent three years at Cal Poly in San Dimas.
He and Pauline were married January 5, 1952, in Covina, California. Two years later, they moved to a cattle ranch, The Bar Double Nine, in Dyer, Nevada. Bob, Pauline and young family settled in Ashland, Oregon in 1961, where they've since lived in the same house.
Bob was an insatiable hard worker, a big thinker, a doer. He was as comfortable with physical labor and getting his hands dirty; as he was reading a book and sharing life philosophies, specifically aabout his faith. He was an entrepreneur before that concept became vogue. In his early adult years, Bob earned a living (sometimes holding down two jobs) in ranching, farming and the wood products industry. He was a longtime foreman at Parson's Pine Products and the Bigfoot Corp. In the early 80s, Bob found his true calling-real estate. He had a passion and Midas touch for real estate and property development, particularly ranches and bare land. He was generous with his advice and perspective to anyone in need. Bob began his real estate career at Cascade in White City and, with success, formed his own brokerage company, Sulco Real Estate N.W. In recent years, Bob and Pauline developed Blossom View Estates on six acres of their Ashland property on the hill. Bob leaves his wife, Pauline, and eight children: Bob Jr., Christopher, David, Martin, Shawn and Pauline Sullivan, Lisa Roberts and Julie Mackinnon, along with their spouses. Bob cherished time with his beloved grandchildren: Andrew, Greg, Matthew, Hannah and Sam, Scott, Christopher and Julie Sullivan, Brendan, Keltain and Lukaiel Reece-Sullivan, Benjamin Roberts, Sharayah and Celeste Mackinnon and Chris Long and another grandchild (Julie and Rob Mackinnon) due in November. Bob is survived by his sisters: Mary Caldwell, Agnes Flack and Sue Taylor and brothers Francis and Jim Sullivan and numerous nieces and nephews. Brothers Leo, Arthur and Gerald Sullivan predeceased him.
Rosary will be held Friday, March 12, 6pm at Litwillers in Ashland. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 13 at 1pm at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, followed by a reception at the church. Father Joseph Betschart will officiate. Internment will be at Scenic Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob Sullivan's name to: St. Vincent DePaul, Magdalene House and/or Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church.
Jacob H. Kettler
Jacob Henry Kettler died at home on March 7, 2004 of congestive heart failure. He was 86 years old, born on October 24, 1917 in Coffeeville, Kansas to Naomi Lowe and Jacob Henry Kettler. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma Warren Kettler who died in 1980, and his daughter, Dawn Lynette Perrera who died in 1990. He is survived by his present wife Juliette (Judy) Kendall Kettler; a daughter and son-in-law, Norine and Gordon Lewis of Fremont, CA; and a daughter, Deborah Marye Green of San Diego, CA; two grandchildren, Milian Elizabeth Green and Jonathan Joseph Green; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Warren Knight, all of San Diego.
Jake graduated from the University of Denver with a BA degree in 1939 and from Stanford Business School in 1949 receiving his MBA. After working a year with CBS in New York City, he joined the Navy in 1940 as an Ensign. He served in the Navy 22 years rising to the rank of Commander before retiring in 1962. He was awarded the Navy Commendation with Bronze "V". He was then employed by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, CA for 15 years retiring in 1978 at age 60.
In 1989 he met Judy Kendall at a Sierra Club outing. They married in 1992 and moved to Ashland, OR where they have made their home for the last 12 years. He was active in the Sierra Club, the Stanford Alumni Association , and served as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in Sunnyvale.
Jake was an avid outdoorsman, loved hiking, backpacking, skiing and snowshoeing. He had an adventuresome spirit and with his wife, Judy, canoed the Kenai Peninsula and the Yukon River in Alaska as well as over 15 lakes in Oregon. He always was seeking the new stretching himself to the limit. He loved travel, theater, art, and music. One of the highlights of his later years was attending the Oregon Shakespeare Festival seeing the plays many times each year. He never lost his love of learning, taking many classes at SOLIR.
His memorial service will be Saturday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Rev. Scott Dalgarno, officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
William J. Mooney
William J. Mooney, 84, passed away on March 11, at Linda Vista Care Center in Ashland. Mr. Mooney was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
He saw combat in North Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium and Germany as a rifle company commander in the 39th Infantry Regiment, winning the Bronze Star for Valor for action near Germeter, Germany, on October 13, 1944. He moved from Burbank, CA in 1998 to Ashland to be near his son, Michael. He was prEceeded in death by his wife, Barbara, of 56 years.
He is survived by his son, Michael, Michael's wife Katherine, and their daughter Heather, and his daughter Carolyn who lives in California.
Fred W. Binnewies
Fred W. Binnewies, 94, of Ashland, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
James P. Vanderlip, Sr.
James P. Vanderlip Sr., 90, of Ashland, died Thursday (March 11, 2004) at his home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Center, Ashland.
Joseph F. Giusto
A private memorial service for Joseph F. Giusto will be held at the Holy Sepulchre in Hayward, CA. Mr. Giusto, 84, died March 9, 2004 at home.
A rancher before entering the U.S. Army in WWII for three and one-half years, serving as a company clerk and later transferred to regimental headquarters intelligence section, rank T-4. Chosen to a cadre to help form a new army division. Attended a course at the University of Mississippi for advanced army administration and a course related to army intelligence training at New Jersey. After the European Theater, the division was chosen to enter the Pacific Theater but the conflict there ended.
Upon honorable discharge, he entered the U.S. Postal Service for thirty years. His official duties included all facets of a postal installation and retired as a Postmaster for a classified First Class Office.
Mr. Giusto enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and woodworking. On June 9, 1962, he married Juanita Ashlock and moved to Ashland, OR. in Sept. 1975. Juanita died in Nov. 1997.
Survivors include two step-sons, Norman and Rodney and a daughter-in-law, Marilyn. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Service.
Richard Alvin Strong
Richard Alvin Strong, 71, of Talent, went to be with the Lord on the dawn of Sunday, March 14, 2004.
He was born on September 1, 1932, in Lawrence, Kansas to Lonnie Alvin and Ona Bell Strong. Richard grew up in Myrtle Creek, served in the Korean War, and settled in Ashland after marrying Betty Tripp. Later they moved their family to Talent. Richard retired from the United Grocers in 1992, after 30 years as a driver.
He was a Master Gardener and farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring early model John Deere Tractors, and his church, Calvary Baptist of Ashland, where he once served as Music Director.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Strong of Talent; sons, Stephen Strong of Montrose, Colorado, Wayne Strong of Springfield, and Wade Strong of Talent; daughter, Wanda Taylor of Ashland; brothers, Dudley and Larry Lee; sister, Sonja; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 18th at the Eagle Point Veteran's Cemetery.
Verna Wallace
A graveside service for Verna Wallace will be at noon Monday, March 22, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford. Rev. . Daniel Beteta will officiate.
Mrs. Wallace, 91, of Grants Pass, formerly of Ashland, died Monday (March 15, 2004) at Highland Care Center, Grants Pass. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Verna was born on May 6, 1912, in Bandon, OR, to Hans and Leila (Perry) Adams. She moved to Ashland in 1941 and then in recent years to Grants Pass. She married Charles Bruce Wallace June 7, 1940 in Bandon who preceded her in death in 1997. Verna was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Gary Wallace of Grants Pass; a sister Melda Holmgreen of Eastside, OR; two brothers, Don Goddard of Bandon, Frank Adams of Chestertown, MD; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna in 1977.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
George Albert Kuhl
George Albert Kuhl, 93, of Ashland, died Sunday (March 21, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Alvin Eugene Converse
Alvin Eugene Converse, 90, of Ashland, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Henry George Buzza
Henry George Buzza, 93, of Trail, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Evalyn E. Bennett
Evalyn E. Bennett, 93, of Ashland, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Thelma M. Lininger
Thelma M. Lininger, age 88, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Anna Maria Creekside (822 Golf View Drive, Medford), her former residence.
Thelma Myrtle Stringer was born to Lena (Lindsay) Stringer and William Scott Stringer on May 2, 1915 on the family homestead along the Applegate River in Josephine, County. She was a descendent of early pioneers who crossed the plains on the Oregon Trail in 1846, searching for a safer southern route which became the Applegate Trail. She attended New Hope School, which was a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1935. She then graduated from Southern Oregon Normal School (SONS) with a degree in teaching and taught in a one room schoolhouse in Azalea, OR.
At SONS, now Southern Oregon University, she met Raymond B. Lininger and they were married on May 22, 1938. Raymond died on March 19, 1965. Mrs. Lininger was the last surviving member of the second generation of the owners of the M. C. Lininger and Sons general contracting and material supply business. That business eventually became LTM, Incorporated.
She was a member of Fortnightly Study Club of Ashland for 50 years and a 41 year member of PEO Chapter AC in Ashland and of Chapter BE in Medford. She was also a Rogue Valley Medical Center Auxiliary volunteer for 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Medford. Mrs. Lininger had traveled extensively and did so until her health prevented her from continuing.
Survivors include, a daughter, Carol Hergert; a son Dale Lininger and his wife Judy, all of Medford; a granddaughter Leah Rozett and her husband Rocky; great-granddaughter Malia, of Central Point, and grandson Joel Hergert of Medford, as well as by grandson Jeff Lininger and his wife Wendy and their daughter Callie of Medford and grandson Rob Lininger and his wife Elise of Bozeman, Montana. Other survivors include her sister, Lavada Middleton of Oroville, CA, and her brother Cal Stringer and his wife Doris of Medford. In addition to her husband Raymond, she was preceded in death by her brother Wayne Stringer, who was killed on Wake Island in World War II, and by her parents.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Rogue Valley Dialysis Patient Trust Fund, 2868 Creekside Circle, Medford, OR 97504.
