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Virginia Goss Susembre
Funeral Services will be held for Virginia Goss Suesembre on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. in Canyon Chapel, Main St. Canyonville, Oregon. She was born October 21, 1946 in Eureka California to Richard and Sarah Goss. She graduated from Canyonville Bible Academy in 1964, earned her B.A. from Southern Oregon State College in 1992, and was a long-time resident of Ashland.
Virginia passed away on August 11, 2004 in Carmel, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lavender and Dan Augulis, three grand-children, Aurora, Zane and Luke of Fishers, Indiana. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Urshan Goss, brothers; Justin, David, Leonard, and Ted Goss. Sisters; Rosalinda Hitt, Lola Allen and Edie Thomas.
Funeral arrangements by Mountain View Mortuary, Tri-City, Oregon.
Claris P. Lewellen
Claris P. Lewellen, 91, of Phoenix, died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Carl Christian Apenes
Carl Christian Apenes, 55, of White City, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at Providence Medford Medical Center.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
James M. Shepherd
A celebration of life for local artist James M. Shepherd, deceased June 21, 2004.
There will be a Potluck picnic at Lithia Park, Madrone Picnic area, Saturday, August 14, 2004. From 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Edwin A. Hines
Edwin A. Hines 92, of Ashland, died Thursday (Aug. 5, 2004) at Skylark Assisted Living Center.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery in Vacaville, CA.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Steven Neil Weick
Steven Neil Weick, 48, of Ashland, died June 30, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Steven was born June 10, 1956 in Warwick, RI to W.M. Dickover and Nancy Harpin. On August 16, 1996 he married Donna Lynn Tougas, who survives. They moved to Ashland three years ago. His hobbies included wood working, drawing, gardening and floral arranging. He worked for Adroit Construction.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; daughter, Candace Weick of Los Angeles, CA; three sons in Mexico; sisters Brenda Teseniar of South Carolina, Sharon Strike, Melody Vieira and Julie Harpin all of Rhode Island; brothers Doug Weick of Los Angeles, CA, Tracy Weick and Darryl Weick both of Rhode Island; and his parents W.M. Dickover and Nancy Harpin. Memorial Services will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8 at the Ashland Foursquare Church, 599 E. Main St., Ashland. Pastor Bill Halsted will be officiating.
R.W. 'Wally' Kirsher
Longtime Ashland resident R.W. "Wally" Kirsher passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 28, 2004 in the Portland VA Medical Center. He was 87.
Wally was born on July 3, 1917 in Valley Junction (West Des Moines), Iowa to Wray and Maude Kirsher. After graduating from Valley High in 1935, he worked for a time as a golf caddy and then delivered bread for Supreme Baking Company. It was at this time he met the love of his life, Margaret Schulz, at a skating rink. They were married on November 16, 1940 in Bethany, Missouri.
Wally served in the Army Air Corp during World War II where he flew thirty-two combat missions as a Gunnery Sergeant in the lead aircraft. He was awarded four Bronze Stars for the Normandy, Air Offensive Europe, Northern France and Germany campaigns. He also received a Good Conduct Medal and a Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his honorable discharge in 1945, he and Margaret first settled in Medford and then moved to Ashland in 1951. In February 1990, they relocated to Talent. Together they owned and operated A.A. Electric in Ashland from 1950 until retirement in 1980.
His hobbies included golf, bowling, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and a good game of cards - be it gin rummy, cribbage or poker. Both he and Margaret were avid fans of the Ashland High Grizzly football team. They had season tickets on the 50-yard line for more than 45 years, only relinquishing their seats in 2003 when they moved to Hillsboro, Oregon to be closer to their children. Before relocating, Wally was active in the Phoenix First Presbyterian Church and was also a 50-year member of the Ashland Elks Lodge.
In addition to his wife and best friend of 63 years, Wally is survived by his son Ron (wife Diane) of Portland, Oregon, his daughter Vicki of Vancouver, Washington and his four grandchildren Jeff (wife Maria), Kathy, Robbie, and Mark all of Portland. His parents and his three brothers Larry, Bill and Wray preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, OR. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to, Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502.
Richard L. Rothschiller
Richard Lyle Rothschiller, 65, of Ashland, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Steven N. Weick
Steven N. Weick, 48, of Ashland, died July 30, 2004.
Memorial services will be at 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8 at the Ashland Foursquare Church.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Charlotte Hull
A memorial service for Charlotte Hull, who died on July 5, 2004, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charlotte's name to the Trinity Music Fund.
Barbara Wight
Memorial Services for Barbara Wight will be held on Tuesday, August 10, at 3 p.m. at the Ashland Elks Lodge, in the downstairs dining-room. All are welcome to attend.
James Dismuke
A memorial celebration for James will be held Saturday, July 31st, 2004 from 4pm-7pm at the home of Jim and Kathy Swarts, at 1010 Clay St. in Ashland. Friends and family of James Dismuke are invited to join in celebration of his life.
For information call: 482-1902 or 488-1764
Lynna Batters
(Lynn Murray) passed away July 19th, from breast cancer. A service in her memory will be held Saturday, July 31, at Newman United Methodist Church (6th & B Street), 1pm-3pm, with services starting at 1:30 p.m. Attendees will be invited to speak. A catered reception follows. Survivors include her husband: Jon, Sons: Isaac and Gabriel, Sisters: Mindy and Annie and brother: Pete.
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 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.
Colonel McGregor Lenoir Church, M. D.
A memorial service in thanksgiving for the life of Dr. McGregor L. Church will be held on Thursday July 29, 2004 at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland.
Mac was born on August 29, 1929 in Portland OR and died surrounded by his loving family, on July 25th, at Providence Medical Center in Medford.
He married Linda Brown in 1950 with whom he had 5 children. Mac graduated from Stanford in 1951 and from the University of Oregon Medical School in 1956. 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 a Colonel from the USAF after serving since 1957 in active service and the Oregon Air National Guard,Mac was the patriarch of a large and extended family of 12 children and stepchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife Catharine, his children McGregor (Sarva-drk das), Susan, Catharine, Robin, Charles, John, Christopher, Lise, Alex, Kathy, Jamie, and Meaghan; and their spouses; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Rosemary A. Olson
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.
