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Myrl Don Scalf
April 25, 1922 - February 12, 2006
A gathering of remembrance for Myrl Scalf, 83, of Medford who died February 12, will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Conger-Morris Chapel in Medford.
Myrl Scalf, 83, was born in 1922 in Morton, Washington to Helen Grace and Thomas James Scalf. He lived with his family of one sister, Audrey Dillon, and three brothers, Howard, Wilford, and Floyd. Myrl graduated from high school in Morton, WA in 1941 and joined the Navy soon after. He served on a submarine, the U.S.S. Gar 206 during WWII. After the war he attended Barber College in Spokane. He lived in Morton, WA with his first wife and son, Ronald. Sadly, Ronald (Rocky) preceded him in death in 1992.
In 1971, he married Geraldine Raty and they had a daughter, Dawnelle, the star of his existence. To support his family, Myrl worked for many years as an independent contractor installing and selling mobile homes around the Medford and Ashland areas. For the past 20 years, Myrl was the loving companion to Bea Parker of Medford, who survives him. In 2005, Dawnelle and her husband, Jeremy Wynia blessed him with a grandson, Cade, whom he adored.
Myrl was a kind and gentle man who took care of his family and lived his life with dignity and honor. He will be missed.
Marie E. Cox
Private family services will be held for Marie Erma Cox, 95, of Ashland, who died February 1, 2006 at an Ashland Foster Home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Ralph Heuving
October 27, 1920-February 9, 2006 Ralph Heuving was a familiar presence in Ashland, riding his bike far and wide, and in his last year of life making regular treks to Talent. Ralph made Ashland his permanent residence in 1988 and died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving life partner, Doris Kimball, and his two daughters, Mary Jo Bitner and Jeanne Heuving.
Ralph was born in the Netherlands in 1920. During World War II he served in the Dutch Merchant Marines and immigrated to the United States in the aftermath of the War. He settled in Seattle and soon became an American citizen. He married Yvonne Loe in 1948. They had their two daughters and were divorced in 1976. During his years in Seattle he developed a very successful aluminum fabrication business, Alps, Inc.
Throughout his life Ralph was an avid snow skier and devotee of the performing arts. After his retirement he frequently visited Ashland to attend plays. After meeting his partner Doris, he expanded his interest in the performing arts to include musicals, operas, and concerts. He spent his winters skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho, and over the years he became a celebrity as one of the oldest and most admired skiers on the mountain. He celebrated his 80th birthday in Sun Valley with Doris and 300 of his skiing friends and acquaintances.
At the age of 65 he began writing plays that addressed social, political and philosophical issues. For him writing plays was a great adventure in self-exploration and self-realization. He completed seventeen plays and, in one of his last dramas, a character modeled on himself states that writing plays "constitutes the greatest learning experience of my life."
Ralph is survived by his life partner, Doris Kimball; his daughter Jeanne Heuving and her husband, James Reed of Seattle, Washington; his daughter Mary Jo Bitner, her husband, Richard Bitner and their two daughters, Andrea and Christa of Phoenix, Arizona. He will be missed by all of the many people whose lives he touched and influenced in such a positive way. A celebration of his life is being planned for this spring in Sun Valley. Anyone who wishes to honor Ralph may make a donation to the charity of their choice in his name.
Kathryn P. Kelty
The memorial graveside for Kathryn P. Kelty will be held Saturday, February 18th at 2pm at Mountain View Cemetery in Ashland.
Kathryn, 81, of Eagle Point, died February 14, 2006 in Medford.
Kathryn worked for 20 years in the insurance industry. She enjoyed playing the organ and traveling with her husband Bob in their RV. She also enjoyed gardening.
Her and her husband were members of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Survivors include one sister, Josephine White of Eagle Point; two nephews, Leland Peachey of Roseburg and Alan Neil Peachey of Mt. Shasta, CA; three nieces, Claudia Holliway of Chico, CA, Diane Thomas of Madera, CA, and Jeri Gerfen of Chico, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Kelty.
Arrangements were handled by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Carlene Watters
Carlene Watters, 70, of Ashland, entered into the Lord's loving arms, having passed away at home on Monday, February 27th, 2006. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her admirable life at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, corner of Siskiyou Blvd. & Walker Ave. Immediately following, there will be a reception in memory at the Healy residence, 120 Clay St. Ashland.
Carlene was born in Butte Montana on August 4th, 1935, the second daughter of Carl & Isabella Sparks. She graduated from Butte High School class of 1953 and then married John F. McCartan. They had two children in Butte then moved to Oregon in 1959 and had three more children. Carlene was very passionate and enjoyed music in every facet; signing, playing the piano, or listening to her favorite old hits. She also loved reading and gardening. She worked as grocery checker for many years and an Administrative Assistant for the EPA, retiring in 1999. Carlene moved to Ashland in March of 2000, where she lived out the remainder of her life.
She is survived by her former husband and best friend, Jack McCartan; 2 daughters and son-in-law, Kimberlee McCartan, Kristina Healy (Greg); 3 sons and daughters-in-laws, Daniel McCartan (Nancy), Martin McCartan (Bev), William C. McCartan (Kimberly); 3 sisters-in-law, Judy Sparks, Joanita Munoz, Rosemarie Perkins; 2 brother-in-laws, William E. McCartan, Thomas McCartan; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents Carl & Isabella Sparks; brothers, John, Richard, Robert, Gerald and Edward Sparks; Sister Dorothy Jean Coyne; Spouse, John Watters (11 years) and Theodore Fehly; Sister-in-laws, Helen Sparks, Geraldine Sparks; Brother-in-laws, Jack Coyne, James McCartan.
Donations can be made in her memory to Providence Medical Center Hospice of Southern Oregon (541-732-5193).
With warm words from Carlene,
Courage is not the absence of fears or despair, But the strength to conquer them.
Miriam Estin
Memorial services for Miriam Estin, mother of Sallie Rose Sandler and mother-in-law of Allan Frank Sandler, will be held Saturday, March 4, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Havurah, 185 No. Mountain Ave., Ashland.
Dorothy M. Moore
Dorothy Moore, 89, passed away on Feb. 18, 2006 with her family at her side.
Dorothy was born Sept. 10, 1916 in Colton, OR. She and her husband Howard lived most of their lives in the Pinehurst-Greensprings area. For the past 8 years Dorothy was a resident of Skylark Assisted Living in Ashland. She is survived by daughters Janette Tackwell and Kay Scholer, 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Howard, and daughter Joanne Tackwell.
Service is at 11:00, Feb. 24 at Eagle Point National Cemetery, in Eagle Point, OR.
Neil W. Haller
Neil W. Haller, after an action-packed 67 years, passed on to another adventure on February 25, 2006. Surrounded by special people in his life, he died at his home in Ashland.
He was born in Hollywood, California, on December 28, 1938, to Annabel and Robert Haller. Life-long friends were formed in the Saracen Club (sponsored by the YMCA) during his school years at Hollywood High. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, creating lasting friendships with members of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
After working as a sales representative for Schlage Lock Company in Los Angeles, he retired at the age of 41, moving to Ashland, Oregon. His motto was, "Never be afraid to take the big risk."
Neil's love of nature, animals and outdoor adventures defined him, along with his diverse artistic abilities. Painting, photography, wood carving, metal sculpturing, stained-glass work reflected just some of his talents.
An annual event for years was riding to the tip of Baja, California, on his dirt bike, with friends who also loved wild adventures. For a time, he owned a sailboat and explored the waters around Catalina Island in the "Sin or Swim." When he moved to Oregon, he took up white water rafting, which became a passion for the rest of his life. He loved hiking, bicycling, 4-wheel backroad trips, traveling, and anything involving nature and wildlife.
In 1996, he married Marle Jandreau, also of Ashland, and introduced her to recreation kayaking and a world of exciting adventures.
He is survived by his wife, Marle; his sister, Susan Armstrong; brother-in-law, Dave Armstrong; his niece, Lindsey Armstrong; his cousin, Rick Blanchard. He was a wonderful stepfather to Erik and Shannon Smit, Jason and Gabe Luban, and Victoria Schumacher, who also survive him, with adventurous memories to last three lifetimes.
A "Celebration of Life" for the ultimate "Putterer and Tinkerer and Master of Meander" will be held in the late Spring; friends will be notified. Because of his love of animals, donations may be made to the Jackson County Animal Care and Control, at 5595 South Pacific Highway, Phoenix, OR 97535, or any environmental group of choice. Neil supported The Nature Conservancy, The Audubon Society, The Natural Desert Association, National Wildlife Association, among many other programs to protect the Earth and life on it.
Delores Margaret Hovland
Delores Margaret Hovland, 83, of Medford, died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford.
Arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
