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Peter David Farber
Peter David Farber, age 60, departed this earth peacefully at his home in Ashland, on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004. He had been ill during late 2003 and 2004, and his family wishes to express deep appreciation to Providence Medical Center, the Rogue Valley Dialysis Center, and the many health care providers who cared for Pete during his illness.
Pete was born in Brooklyn, New York, attended Bronx High School of Science, and graduated from the State University of New York in Stony Brook. His career as an Information Technology Executive included positions in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York City, prior to his retirement a few years ago.
He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 35 years, Margie, his sister Phyllis Wik, and his father, Phil Farber. Additionally Pete's in-laws, cousins, Aunt Helen and numerous friends loved him and will remember him forever.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peter David Farber Memorial Scholarship for Women's Studies, which has been established at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, in memory of Pete.
William Reichenbach
A private memorial service will be held for William "Bill" Kirby Reichenbach, 42, of North Bend. Cremation has been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay.
Bill was born May 16, 1962 in California, the son of Arthur and Pamela (Etter) Reichenbach and died November 9, 2004 in Coos Bay. He spent most of his childhood in the Applegate Valley where he was "an accident waiting to happen" because he was always adventurous and prone to now comical injuries. He was a 1980 graduate of Ashland High School.
In his life he had many adventures; they led him to Baker City where he became known as the famous "Chef Bill" at the Geiser Grand Hotel. He was a kind and loving person who was always willing to help. He spent the last two years caring for his mother, Pam and step-father, Dennis in North Bend. He loved fishing, golfing, cooking, 4-wheeling, was a rabid 49ers fan, loved Stephen King's "Dark Tower Series", was a primo "dream flyer" and had a wonderfully unique, warped sense of humor that kept us all laughing.
He is survived by his father, Art Reichenbach and his wife, Barb of LaHabra, CA.; Mother, Pamela Gandt and her husband, Dennis of North Bend; brother, Al Reichenbach and his wife, Deann of Yreka, CA; sisters, Carolyn George and her husband, Phillip of Spokane, WA and Ariel Pavlac and her husband, John of Eugene. Numerous His loving family and friends will cherish his memory always.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one' choice. Arrangements are under the direction of North Bend Chapel. 756-0440
Charles George Widmann
Big band drummer known as Chuck George passed away Nov. 12, 2004 surrounded by his children from Oregon and Wash. His daughter from New York was not able to arrive in time.
He was born on May 28, 1913 to Gustave and Elizabeth Widmann in Queens, N.Y.
Mr. Widmann was a lifetime member and Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge and Past Worthy President of the Eagles. He was a life member of the Musicians Union and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his daughter Carol and her husband James Coyne, daughter; Elizabeth and husband Dix Fairbourn; son Bob and wife Connie Widmann; daughter Chris Ogburn; and son Daryll and wife Trena Widmann from Oregon, Washington & Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way. He also leaves behind a dear friend and musician Dave Flick and friends Quinn Berry, Muriel Beattie, and Geneva Carlson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers John and Gus Widmann; and two sons Richard and Charles Widmann.
Funeral services to be held at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004.
He will be missed by all.
Charles George Widmann
Big band drummer known as Chuck George passed away Nov. 12, 2004 surrounded by his children from Oregon, Washington and Colorado. His daughter from New York was not able to arrive in time.
He was born on May 28, 1913 to Gustave and Elizabeth Widmann in Queens, N.Y.
Mr. Widmann was a lifetime member and Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge and Past Worthy President of the Eagles. He was a life member of the Musicians Union and Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his daughter Carol and her husband James Coyne, daughter; Elizabeth and husband Dix Fairbourn; son Bob and wife Connie Widmann; daughter Chris Ogburn; and son Daryll and wife Trena Widmann from Oregon, Washington & Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way. He also leaves behind a dear friend and musician Dave Flick and friends Quinn Berry, Muriel Beattie, and Geneva Carlson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers John and Gus Widmann; and two sons Richard and Charles Widmann.
Funeral services to be held at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004.
He will be missed by all.
Gay Nell Trawick 1915-2004
Gay Nell Trawick, 89, of Ashland died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at her residence in Linda Vista Care Center. She was born Gay Nell Sims on Feb. 12, 1915 in Lynn, Alabama, where she grew up and attended school.
Gay began a 35-year career in teaching in 1940, later acquired her Master's degree, and remained a professional educator in Birmingham until her retirement. 1n 1944 she was married to Jack George Trawick, a mechanical engineer, who preceded her in death in 1961.
Gay moved to Ashland in 1999 to live near her daughter and family. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Capp of Ashland; her sister Winnie Aldridge of Birmingham; her grandchildren Christin Capp Christensen of Seattle and Spencer Capp of Falls Church, Virginia; and her great grandchild Lydia Capp of Falls Church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Linda Vista Care Center where a memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 am, Nov. 22. Gay will always be remembered for her loving kindness to everyone she met, her cheerful smile will be missed.
Thomas Monroe Denney
Thomas Monroe Denney, 63, of Ashland, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements pending Abbey Funeral, Medford.
Georgia Blanche Taylor
Aug. 6, 1925-Nov. 25, 2004
Georgia was born in Seattle Washington, to Arthur Taylor and Blanche Landrith-Taylor who preceded her in death. She grew up in Ashland and was a graduate of Ashland High School.
Her favorite person to talk about was her beloved father Arthur, who was Chairman of the Social Sciences division of Southern Oregon College (SOU) for forty years. "Taylor Hall" was named for him (in which she took great pride).
Georgia enjoyed attending church at Ashland's First United Methodist Church, where she was a lifetime member, also going to Munchies as often as possible (We thank all of the staff at Munchies). She also loved singing, dancing and laughing.
Georgia will be sorely missed by her family at Catalpa Tree Care Home, her church family, friends; Vaughn Bornet and Bill Kirkland and much of the community in Ashland. Services are Pending.
Wm. Kenneth Nicholas
A private memorial service will be held for Wm. Kenneth Nicholas, 94, of Medford who died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004.
Mr. Nicholas was born June 16, 1910, in Plymouth, England to William Bolitho Nicholas and Tryphena Jane Hitchens. He married Ethel Lilly Wilkins on Dec. 15, 1934 in Denver, CO. He and Ethel moved to Medford in 1975 and were active in the Medford YMCA.
He is survived by his companion of many years, Mildred Mack, a son William Nicholas, four nieces, twelve grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, wife Ethel in 1990 and son David in 2003.
Arrangements: Memory Gardens, Medford.
Georgia Taylor
Georgia Taylor, 79, of Ashland, died Thursday, (Nov. 25, 2004) at her residence.
Arrangements; Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Howard William Wagner
Howard William Wagner, 76, of Ashland, died Friday (Nov. 26, 2004) at his home.
Arrangements; Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
James Williams
James Williams, 47, son of Bill & Audrey Williams, Ashlland passed away, Nov. 23, 2004 in Grants Pass.
Arrangements: Hull and Hull Funeral Directors, Grants Pass. Class=1001
Michael B. Rukstalis
Michael Bollinger Rukstalis, 47, of Ashland, died Saturday (Nov. 27, 2004) in a motor vehicle accident on Hyatt-Prairie Road, Ashland. Arrangements; Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
