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Dr. Esby C. McGill
Dr. Esby C. McGill, born Jan. 12, 1914, formerly of Ashland, died Jan. 2, 2003, in Crescent City, leaving his two daughters, Marilyn McGill Pahk of Honolulu, Hawaii and Barbara McGill Nelson of Grand Junction, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He was buried with his wife, Ruth, in Yachats.
Dr. McGill, as Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Business at Southern Oregon State College, now Southern Oregon University, from 1960 to 1977, was very instrumental in the growth and development of the institution.
As a devoted Rotarian in the Ashland Rotary Club from 1948 to 1998, Dr. McGill assumed many duties. He was President from 1972-1983, District Governor of District 511 in 1983, and made substantial contributions to the Rotary International Foundation.
Those wishing to acknowledge Dr. McGill and his important accomplishments to the community and SOU may send contributions to the Rotary International Foundation, c/o Ashland Rotary Club, P.O. Box 511, Ashland, Ore. 97520.
Daniel Joseph Considine
Daniel Joseph Considine, 83, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Glenn L. Yancey
Glenn L. Yancey, 82, of Ashland, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at his home.
An open house in his memory will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at his home in Ashland.
He was born June 25, 1920, in Rocky Point, Ore. On Sept. 19, 1942, he married Phyllis Householder, who survives him.
Mr. Yancey served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He spent his career in the lumber industry and designed and operated numerous sawmills in Southern Oregon and Northern California. He retired in 1990.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gary of Sunnyvale, Calif. and Jay of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Kay of Tigard.; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Mary Kathleen "Kay" Still
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mary Kathleen "Kay" Still who died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at home.
She was born Feb. 5, 1919 in Charleston, Ill., the daughter of Emma and Arthur Baker. On Dec. 27, 1963 in Carson City, Nev., she married Paul F. Still who preceded her in death in 1991.
Mrs. Still worked as an assembly manager for the Lockheed Corporation for many years. She moved to Ashland in 1996. While in Ashland she worked at the Ashland YMCA Day Care Center where she was known as "Grandma Kay".
Survivors are: two nieces, Judie Mills of Ashland and Beverly Sivley of Soldotna, Alaska; and one nephew, Robert Baker III of North Carolina.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Beatrice L. Newby
Beatrice L. Newby, 88, of Ashland, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Roy Mueggler
Roy Mueggler, 80 of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at the Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Viola LaBar Ace
Viola LaBar Ace, 93, of Central Point, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003. Arrangements are being made by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Wendell D. Ames
Wendell D. Ames, 99, of Ashland, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Cynthia Fisher-Sever
Cynthia Fisher-Sever, 50, of Ashland, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Christine V. Brewer
Christine V. Brewer, 92, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at her residence. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Elizabeth Guest Berryhill
Elizabeth Guest Berryhill, 82, a primary force in theater in the Bay Area and beyond, passed away at home in San Anselmo, Calif. on Dec. 6, 2002.
She was born Jan. 22, 1920 in Berkeley, Calif. She was founder and artistic director of two theater companies: the Strawhat Theatre in Lafayette and Berkeley (1948-1956), and the Festival Theatre in San Anselmo (1957-1970), exerting major influence on the development of theater in the Bay Area. She was also playwright-in-residence and lecturer in Christianity and the Arts at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo.
Years before the civil rights revolution in the United States, Ms. Berryhill produced and directed "Lost In The Stars," a musical adaptation of Alan Paton's novel, "Cry, The Beloved Country." To find black singers and actors, she held tryouts in black churches and cast fireman Eugene Jones, who had appeared as soloist with the Oakland Symphony Chorus and the Oakland Light Opera Association, as the lead actor. "Miss Berryhill is, of course, a genius," wrote reviewer Albert Johnson in the San Francisco Chronicle (Aug. 6, 1959.)
Writing much of the material herself, she created legendary comic revues. One of the most loved antic pieces was repeat performances by "The Pinole Mixed Choral Society" in which Ms. Berryhill played the intrepid director, Mrs. Eldred Blodgett.
"For to be able to laugh at oneself is truly a sign of health," she wrote, "and the miracle of humor would seem to be that the more we break apart in joy, the more we may be able to come together in pain."
She gave to thousands of her audience members, students, friends and family the support that made possible significant achievement in the arts. Several, including Lois de Banzie and Jane and Gordon Connell, went on to careers in theater in New York, Hollywood and on national television.
Elizabeth is survived by the following nieces and nephews: James Berryhill IV of Manhattan Beach, Calif. ; Peter Berryhill of Moraga, Calif.; Matthew Berryhill of Discovery Bay, Calif.; Ken and Elizabeth B. Pelletier of Alamo, Calif.; Susan Berryhill and Phil Miller of Ashland; Christiane Angelo Kropp of St. Louis, Mo.; Alex Angelo of Carson City, Nev.; Nancy Angelo and Nancy McCauley of El Cerrito, Calif. She is also survived by two grand-nephews, Hobie Kropp of St. Louis, Mo. and Bridger Angelo of Carson City, Nev.
There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo, Calif. The family asks that memorial donations be sent to the Elizabeth G. Berryhill Scholarship Fund for Low-Income Writers. Checks may be sent to Amherst Writers & Artists, P.O. Box 1076, Amherst, Mass. 01004.
Marshall E. Woodell
Marshall E. Woodell, 91, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at Scenic Hills Foster Home in Ashland. A private family memorial gathering will be held. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mr. Woodell was born March 20, 1911 in LaGrande, Ore. to James Albert and Jessie Elizabeth (Baker) Woodell. He was a graduate of Baker High School and was the first Eagle Scout of Baker County. On Dec. 23, 1932 in McMinnville, he married Dorothy Dirks, who survives.
He received his political science bachelor's degree from Linfield College, McMinnville, and his master's degree from the University of Oregon. He taught at Ashland High School and Southern Oregon University prior to World War II. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy teaching at Willamette University Naval Officers Training School. He continued his Naval service in the reserves, retiring with the rank of commander.
After World War II, he obtained his Ph.D. from Oregon State University. He returned to Ashland in 1946 and continued his association with SOC, retiring in 1972 as director of graduate studies. He served three 5-year terms on the Ashland School Board. He enjoyed fishing from the dock of the family cabin at Fish Lake and hunting at the family ranch at Buck Prairie.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Dorothy Dirks Woodell, of Ashland include a son, C. Braehm "Woody" Woodell of Lakeview, Ore.; daughters, Marchial Sue Hamilton of Clackamas, Ore., and Doree Anne Hull of Lebanon, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Elwood Woodell and a sister, Donna Marcia Wetherald.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
