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James A. Linkogle
James A. Linkogle, 71, of Ashland, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Ashland Community Hospital.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
James A. Linkogle
James A. Linkogle of Ashland, Oregon died Saturday, October 23, 2004, at the age of 71. Jim died of liver failure and was lovingly nursed through his illness by his wife Joan and in the final stages by his son Paul.
Although a native Californian, he lived in Ashland for over fifteen years. His move to Oregon with wife Joan and younger son James was planned and eagerly anticipated for many years.
Jim was born in Bell, California in 1933, one of six siblings. He lived in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles during most of his childhood and returned there as an adult to raise his family. His widowed mother Dorothy worked tirelessly to support her family during the depression. His early experiences of poverty gave him a sense of understanding and compassion for others.
Jim received a BA in history from Loyal Marymount University. In addition, he was awarded a Bachelors of Philosophy from Saint Albert's (Berkeley).
He had a varied work history. Jim was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a weather balloon operator, working all over the United States including the Nevada test site. He entered the Dominican seminary in 1959 to train for the priesthood. Realizing that this was not the life for him he left and eventually met and married Joan. He worked for the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office for over 20 years before retiring to Ashland.
Jim was an active parishioner of our Lady of the Mountain Church. He was also involved in the local chapters of the Labor Party and the Alliance for Democracy. He participated in the Seattle World Trade Organization protests in 1999. A multi-faceted person, Jim was as comfortable working outdoors as he was with intellectual pursuits. He undertook many ambitious home improvement projects, including single-handedly replacing a large swimming pool with a lush garden.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, of forty years; and his children Stephanie, Paul, Maria and James; two granddaughters; and two grandsons; and siblings, Mary, Catherine and Joe.
There will be a rosary at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. The funeral will be at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, Ashland, on Thursday, at 12:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Graveside service will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the St. Vincent De Paul Building Fund in Medford.
Keith W. Garrett
Keith W. Garrett, 70, of Ashland, Oregon, passed away October 26, 2004 at Farmington Square. He was born February 24, 1934 in Summerton Arizona to Jim and Lela Garrett. Keith and his family moved to Oregon in 1948 where he attended Ashland Schools. He married Gerrie Lauridsen February 14, 1956.
He earned a B. S. Degree at Southern Oregon College in 1961. He earned a M.A. Degree in 1964 at Ohio State University. Keith retired form teaching at Ashland High School. He was a member of the Ashland Elks Lodge, Ashland Masonic Lodges, and Hillah Temple Shrine.
Keith will be greatly missed by his loving family; his wife and three children, Kim Souza of Medford, Jody Williams of Medford, and Kurt Garrett of Carson City Nevada, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John and Pat Garrett.
A visitation will be held today, October 28 at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 29 2004 at Litwiller-Simonsen Chapel. A memorial service will follow at the Ashland Elks Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Childrens Advocacy Center of Medford or the Ashland High School Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements; Litwiller- Simonsen Funeral Home.
JERRY COLE
Jerry Cole was peacefully united with the Great Spirit on October 26, 2004. His passing was unexpected; yet a perfect model of his love of family, good friends, good food & conversation. Jerry's last day on earth was spent having breakfast with his friend Katie Cooper, lunch with his brother Marshall & a marathon of long distance telephone conversations with numerous friends, his brother Stephen in Atlanta, GA & his caretaker of 8½ years, Tasa Painter.
As the first born of Tex & Belle Cole, born in Waco, Texas on April 13, 1936, Jerry entered the world as developmentally disabled. From the beginning his parents showered him with unconditional love, care & support. With their passing, that same love & support was provided by his brothers Marshall & Stephen Cole & his beloved sister Marta Cole Traister (who preceded him in death).
Jerry moved from Texas to the Rogue Valley in 1984. His social calendar rivaled the busiest executive or socialite. Driven by his thirst to know about the world, to count & remember important facts, Jerry was a subscriber to two newspapers. He could quote you that day's full weather forecast or even recount it for the week. A television was not necessary to keep you current on sports scores and even scores from ten or twenty years back. Jerry knew it & remembered it all.
A life jam-packed with his "jobs" of watching each television news report, listening to the station that played oldies, taking out the trash, recycling, doing the laundry, calling his friends and keeping in close contact so that his schedule of lunch dates was always full...Jerry lived a life we could all aspire too.
Surrounded by love, friends, family, nieces & nephew Leah, Davi, Saara Traister & Suzanne & Adam Cole, grandnieces & newphews--Jerry will be sorely missed. His funeral took place on October 29, 2004 at the Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.
A memorial service for his Oregon family will be held on November 20, 2004 (place and time to be announced later). In November, please join us. Bring your stories as Jerry will want to laugh with you as he watches us from above. He'll also be interested in what you brought to the pot luck.
"Oh Lord, I know that you only give us the burdens that we can handle-- We his family and friends offer testament that Jerry lived his life with passion and heroism."
Wanda Luree Gibbs
12/25/1922 - 10/17/2004
Due to a long illness, Wanda Luree Gibbs died October 17, 2004. She was born in Lorenzo, Nebraska on December 25, 1922 to Robert Dewey and Lois Francesca Reynolds.
Wanda worked as a medical technologist in Oregon and Alaska. A long-time resident of Talent, Oregon, she was a board member of the Talent Historical Society.
In 2002, Wanda moved to St. Peters, Missouri with her daughter until her passing.
She leaves behind five children, their spouses, 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two brothers. Her first husband and friend, Melvin Conley and their son, Lyndel "Butch" Conley of Crescent City, CA. Her daughters; Dixie Hannon of Salem, Diana Huston of Hood River, Jorjene Twaddle of Medford and Judie Foster-Lupkin of St. Peters, MO. Brothers Wendell Reynolds of Santa Barbara, CA and Donald Reynolds of Eagle Point, OR. Her Husband Warren Gibbs and her brother Kenneth Reynolds preceded her in death.
A celebration of her life will be held in Oregon in the Spring of 2005.
In lieu of flowers, Wanda requested any donations be sent to: Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502
Irvin R. Dyer
Irvin R. Dyer, 100. of Ashland, died Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2004) at his home. Arrangements; Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Hugh William Donovan
Hugh William Donovan died September 19th, 2004. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Donovan at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, at Fountain Plaza, Medford, Pastor Perry Atkinson will officiate.
Hugh was born May 20, 1924 in Reno, Nevada. He moved to and grew up in Santa Clara, California where he graduated from Santa Clara University cum laude in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He served in the army during WW II and retired as Lt. Col. Following his retirement from active military duty, he was employed for 28 years by G.E. in San Jose in the Atomic Power Equipment Department. In 1963 he was selected national chairman of the Nuclear Material Management where he was the top executive officer responsible for control of all nuclear materials across the U.S.
In 1994 Hugh moved to Medford. He was a true gentleman who extremely proud of his military service and years of employment with G.E. He contributed to many non-profit organizations that he felt worthy.
He was an accomplished musician, and in his youth played in many bands, playing both the saxophone and piano.
Survivors include; his sister, Sister Leonard Donovan of San Jose, CA; his three daughters, Blanca Hall-Pinner of Danville, CA. Rita Donovan-Roth of Ashland, and Teena Estafani of San Jose; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America or the Sisters of the Holy Family, Fremont CA.
Jack Ronald Gunter
Jack Ronald Gunter passed away on September 23, 2004 in Ashland, Oregon at the age of 78.
A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. at the Bellview Grange in Ashland on Monday, October 25, 2004.
He was born to Gerald Gunter and Hazel Gunter (Powell) on October 25, 1925 in Ashland, Oregon. He married Jean Pander in 1945 who preceded him in death in 1956. He married Betty Bushnell on November 11, 1957 who survives.
Mr. Gunter was born and raised in Ashland. He served in the Navy in WWII. He worked in the timber industries in his younger years, as well as commercial fishing. He was a firefighter for Jackson County Fire District #5 for 19 years, retiring in 1989.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; One daughter Marietta Bianchi who lives in Sholow, AZ; three sons, Gerald "Butch" Gunter, Steven Gunter, and Dan Gunter, all of Ashland. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, James Gunter.
The family would appreciate donations to Jackson County Fire District #5 in memory of Jack Gunter. Contributions can be mailed to JCFD #5, 5811 South Pacific Hwy., Phoenix, OR 97535.
Arrangements made by his family and Litwiller Simonsen Funeral Home.
