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Lola W. Jones
Lola Wilda (Shepard) Jones, 87, passed away in Ashland, OR on Friday, July 2, 2004. Interment was held at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was born Dec. 26, 1916 in Lima, IA. She played organ, piano and guitar in all of the places she lived and at church.
Lola married Frank Olic who preceded her in death in 1982.
She later married Joseph E. Jones in June 1954. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Survivors include; her daughters, Barbara Olic-Hamilton of Boise, ID, Ruth Painter of Ashland, OR; sons, Ronald B. Jones of Elgin, IL and Richard E. Jones of Springfield, IL; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
John H. Yaple
John H. Yaple, 89, a gentleman, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away July 11, 2004 in Medford.
He was born in Braddyville, Iowa, growing up on a family farm. As a young man, John worked many jobs during the great depression in the Public Works program from the West Coast to Kansas City, ending up in Twin Falls, Idaho. John worked in the appliance business, eventually opening M&Y Electric in Twin Falls. He met the love of his life, Elizabeth "Libby" Shown and they were married June 15th, 1940. John moved to Ashland in 1950 and opened the Park View Department Store next to Lithia Park with Al Lohman. They sold the store in 1975 and John was able to devote more time to his favorite hobby, the game of GOLF.
John was an avid golfer, playing until his late 80's. He was featured in the Mail Tribune at age 82 for walking 9 holes of golf three days a week and making 4 holes-in-one during his lifetime. He spent hours making turquoise jewelry for his grandchildren, playing cards, fishing and studying investments. John taught his grandchildren to pick blackberries in the summer for his blackberry cobbler.
He was a very gentle man who never raised his voice in anger or mistreated anyone. When Libby would tell her children "wait until your father comes home," they knew they were home free.
He was active in the Chamber of Commerce, the Lion's Club and BPOE. John was an avid Grizzly fan and volunteered time on the Ashland High School finance committee.
John is survived by his two children; John W. Yaple, wife Sandy, and Jane Y. Stormer of Medford; five grandchildren, Neil Stormer, Ame Stormer of Washington, DC, Brody Yaple, Cody Yaple, wife Lisa Yaple of Bothell, WA, Samantha Christensen, husband Dr. Nathan Christensen of Rochester NY; two great-grandchildren, Sophia Yaple and Clara Christensen. John was preceded in death by his parents Alfa and Willard, an older brother George, his wife of 57 years Libby and son-in-law Jay Stormer.
He will be remembered for his dignity, honesty, patience and setting the kind of example we all try to live up to. He will be greatly missed.
A private service will be held at Waterford at Three Fountain at a later date. Contributions can be made to the Junior Golf program at Cedar Links Golf Course, 3155 Cedar Links Drive, Medford, OR 97504, Attention Scott. Arrangements made by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternative.
Doris Drew Lassen
Doris Drew Lassen, 95, of Medford, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at her residence. Arrangements: Litwiller - Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Winifred Joy James
The graveside service for Joy James will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. James, 73, of Ashland, died July 17, at a private care facility in Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's disease, 1050 NW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97219 or to the Southern Oregon Human Society, 2910 Table Rock Road, Medford.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1930 in Klamath Falls, OR. The daughter of Harold and Esther Simmers. She attended school in Klamath Falls, graduating from Klamath Union High School. Joy spent many summers at the family ranch on Spencer Creek near Keno, OR.
On Sept. 25, 1950 she married Orville C. James in Reno, NV. They moved to Medford that year and then to Ashland in 1955 where they made their home and raised their family.
Joy was involved in the Home Extension program and the Ashland Elks Lodge Elkettes.
She enjoyed gardening, crafts, bowling, bunko, and hunting for a good bargain. She was a great cook and Master Gardener.
Joy is survived by a daughter, Georgia Lynn Siebenlist of Medford; a son, Larry Orville James of Medford; a brother, Harold Simmers of Klamath Falls; four granddaughters, Tara, Jenna, Heidi and Whitney of Medford; a grandson, Justin of Medford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, and an infant daughter, Teresa Dawn James.
Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Helen R. Hill
Helen R. Hill, 82, of Ashland, died Sunday (July 18, 2004) in Portland. A private service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Saint Vincent de Paul's Beacon of Hope, P.O. Box 1663, Medford, OR 97501.
She was born Helen Kennedy, Feb. 10, 1922, in Missoula, MT. She moved to Billings when she was 9. Helen graduated from Billings High School and Billings Normal School. For four years, she was a teacher in a one-room school house in rural Montana. She married David F. Hill, Feb. 20, 1941. The couple moved to Ashland in 1952.
Helen worked for 30 years at Ideal Drugstore in Ashland.
She is survived by five children: Linda Spencer, Alexandria, VA, Nancy Fox, Milwaukie, OR, Mary Carter, Port Orford, Kathy Morgan, Medford, David M. Hill, Ashland; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother William M. Kennedy; and a granddaughter, Kate Scofield.
McGregor Lenoir Church, M. D.
McGregor was born to Walter E. Church and Bernice McGregor Church on August 29, 1929 in Portland Oregon. He graduated from Stanford 1n 1951 and from University of Oregon Medical School in 1956. He married Linda Brown in 1950 with whom he had 5 children. He married Diane McPhail in 1972. After Diane's death, he married Catharine Foyston in 1976. Catharine was the love of his life and brought him joy to the end of his days.
He retired as a Colonel from the USAF after serving since 1957 in active service and the Oregon Air National Guard. When he was stationed in Bitburg, Germany he and Catharine traveled extensively throughout Europe.
Mac was a man of keen intellect and deep compassion, a man who loved God and neighbor, a healer and lover of life. His interests were broad and deep. He loved to fly all types of aircraft, travel was a joy for him, and he was a sharpshooter (of both guns and photographs) and a connoisseur of fine wine. His faith was very deep. He was active in the Episcopal Church where he served as an Eucharistic Minister, Stewardship Chair, a member of the vestry, Campus Ministry, and on diocesan boards. He was a member of Kiwanis and The American Legion. Mac was the patriarch of a large and extended family of 12 children and stepchildren.
Mac died, surrounded by his loving family, on July 25th at Providence Medical Center in Medford.
He is survived by his beloved wife Catharine, his children McGregor (Sarva-drk das), Susan, Catherine, Robin, Charles, John, Christopher, Lise, Alex, Kathy, Jamie, and Meaghan and their spouses; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in thanksgiving for the life of Dr. McGregor L. Church will be held on Thursday July 29, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church Outreach Fund.
Rosemary A. Olson
Memorial
August 27, 1956 - July 25, 2002
Her love and her courage continues to fill those aroud her. ...an enduring gift that will be with us always.
"Someday I'll wish upon a star, And wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me..."
We love you and miss you, Rosemary.
Your loving husband Bob, and our brothers, Kit, Steven, Jon, their families and of course the ACB's: Mindy, Ann, Donna,& Cathy.... And so many, many friends.
