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Ardith Marie Jackson
JACKSON, Ardith Marie — Age 65, of Yoncalla, Oregon, passed away
Friday, May 5, 2006. She was born June 15, 1940 to Wilbert and Marguerite (Ferreira) Rosa in Sacramento, California. She grew up and attended school in Sacramento. She married Bill Jackson in Drain, Oregon on July 27, 1975. She was a mother, housewife, grandmother and best friend. The family was very appreciative of the assistance provided by Mercy Hospice. She belonged to the Cabrillo Club #5, 4-H and F.F.A. and was a honorary FFA member. She is survived by her husband, Bill Jackson, three sons, Gerald Jackson of Eugene, Oregon, Kevin and wife, Nicola Voss of Butte, Montana, Robert and wife, Xochitl Voss of Mesa, Arizona, two brothers, Rodney and wife, Tinker Rosa of Sacramento, Joe and wife, Marina Dutra of Reno, Nevada, four sisters, Drena Rosa and Jack McDonald of Sacramento, Denise and Husband, Carlo Bertolino of Sacramento, Louisa and husband, Bill Correa of Clarksburg, California, Frances and husband, bill Hector of Walla Walla, Washington, and grandchildren, Hannah Jackson, Jacy, Kathlyn, Joseph, Anthony, and Alex Voss, and numerous aunts and uncles, nieces, nephes, and cousins. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Yoncalla Assembly of God Church. Private cremation has been held. Memorial contributions to FFA or 4H. SMITH-LUND-MILLS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM assisted the family.
Sean Patrick Dinneen
DINNEEN, Sean Patrick — Sean passed away on January 23, 2006. He was born on March 8, 1933. Sean is survived by his wife, Nancy of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter, Maureen Dinneen of Roseburg; and son, Sean Jr. of Ataseadero, California. A memorial in celebration of Sean’s life will be held at the Highland Club House at Highland Vista Lane on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at 2 p.m. For further information please call (541)784-2169.
Frank G. O’Brien
O’BRIEN, Frank G. — Age 91, formerly of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on April 15, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on November 18, 1914, to Ella and Wilford Garnet O’Brien in Rouses Point, New York. He moved to California in the 1920’s and attended Alameda High School. Frank was united in marriage to Geraldine “Jerry” O'Brien in San Francisco, California, on January 3, 1936. Frank was a printer and publisher in San Francisco, California; a rancher in the Myrtle Creek, Oregon, area; a truck line owner; and real estate broker in Oregon. He worked for Bechtel Corporation during construction of Hanna Nickel Mine. Frank owned O'Brien Trucking Lines. He started Green Gables Realty in Cottage Grove and received heritage status for the building. He was a lifelong Episcopalian, Mason and 33rd degree Shriner. Frank and his wife retired to Winter Haven, Florida, in 1982 and he moved to Nevada in 2002. After retirement he and his wife participated in philanthropic endeavors and contributed many hours to assist those in need. Mr. O’Brien’s wife of 65 years, Geraldine “Jerry” Scheepens O’Brien; his sister, Evalyn O’Brien Carlson; and his brother, John Robert O’Brien preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter, Gail O'Brien of Redding, California; son, Frank Garnet O’Brien II of Henderson, Nevada; four granddaughters; one grandson; and four great-grandchildren. Private services will be held by his family. DESERT MEMORIAL CHAPEL in Las Vegas was in charge of the arrangements.
Rose Mary Ashton Powell
POWELL, Rose Mary Ashton — She was born on June 7, 1915, and passed away at her ranch in Medford, Oregon, on April 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd P. Powell; her parents, Fred and Teresa Ashton; and her brother, Alvin Ashton. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia McQuade of Lyons, Oregon; Rosanna Goldsberry of Medford; Leona McKelvy of Winamac, Indiana; brother, Leon Ashton of Camas Valley, Oregon; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Roseburg Memorial Gardens on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at 2 p.m.
John Lawrence ‘Larry’ Mimnaugh
MIMNAUGH, John Lawrence “Larry” — Age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at a care center in Grants Pass, Oregon. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the Riddle Cemetery in Riddle, Oregon, with the Reverend Robert Lonergan officiating. A reception will be held after the service at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension Parish Hall. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, is in charge of the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Larry was born in Portland, Oregon, on Christmas Day in 1915. He attended schools in Baker City and Portland and graduated from Jefferson High School. He was a member of two of Jefferson’s state champion football teams. He attended the University of Oregon and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The Mimnaugh family owned timber and mills in eastern Oregon and along the coast. He went into the lumber business and worked in the wood products industry around the state. On September 28, 1940, he married fellow Jefferson student, Agnes Olsen, who died in 1995. The Mimnaughs moved to Riddle in 1950 where Larry worked for Hanna Nickel until his retirement. Larry selectively joined and served long and faithfully the few groups which he belonged. He was president of the Riddle Lion’s Club; worked in American Institute of Mining Engineers; Douglas Fir District of Boy Scouts of America where he was Scoutmaster of Troop 36; the Oregon Club of Roseburg; Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Riddle; and Sons of Norway, Sonja Lodge in Eugene, Oregon. In 1998, Larry moved to Forrest Glen Retirement Center in Canyonville, Oregon, where he met and married Ann Lehn who passed away in 2005. Failing health made it necessary to move to Grants Pass in 2002. He is survived by his sons, John Bruce Mimnaugh of Grants Pass; Peter Lawrence Mimnaugh of Republic, Washington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Ruth Ann Browning
BROWNING, Ruth Ann — Age 83, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in a Grants Pass, Oregon, hospital. She was born on July 16, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Brockmeyer. On November 8, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, she married James T. Browning, who preceded her in death on May 13, 2003. The Browning’s moved to Roseburg, Oregon in 1986. In 2004, Ruth moved to Sutherlin, Oregon. Mrs. Browning worked for 20 years as a supervisor for the Santa Clara County Social Services. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, dogs, history, and the environment and neighbors at Pineview Mobile Estates in Sutherlin. The family would like to give special thanks to Larry and Lana. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn of San Jose, California; Norma of Oakland, California; son, Jim of Tucson, Arizona; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mrs. Browning was also preceded in death by her sister and four brothers. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, at 10 a.m., within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is in charge of arrangements.
Ansley Howard
HOWARD, Ansley — Age 88, of Roseburg, Oregon, formerly a resident of Bakersfield, California, in the Poso Creek area. Ansley passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2006. He was born on July 29, 1917, in Auburn, New York, to Jesse L. and Lucretia M. Howard. The family moved to California in the early 1930's. After completing his education, he served in the Navy until 1946. Ansley worked in building material supplies for many years until he established his own business in Bakersfield, known as Adlon Building Materials, Inc. in 1955. From there he worked as a manager for Sandstone Brick Co. He built his mountain home, overlooking Poso Creek in the early 1960's, and later retired there at Jack Ranch in Posey, California. Ansley and his wife, Ruth lived happily in their mountain home until her ailing health brought them back to Bakersfield. Ruth passed away on December 2, 2000, after 27 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, loving father, affectionately known as 'Daddy' to his daughter, 'Grampa' to the grandchildren, and 'Mate' or 'Ans' to many friends. He loved anything involving working with his hands. He enjoyed building his home and cutting firewood. He also loved pouring and finishing cement. He was always willing and able to lend a hand to anyone who had a project. Ansley was a Life Member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Club for 52 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Ruth; and his older brother, W. Kenneth Howard. Ansley is survived by his younger brother, H. Eugene “Gene” Howard and his wife, Alcida; two sons and two daughters; Raymond H. Howard and his wife, Joan; Judy Middleton and her husband, Riley; Shelley Howard Davies and her husband, Bill; and Brent Howard and his wife, Debbie. He is also survived by three step-children, Ann (Sugie) Verway; Patty Towes; and Tony Radovich and his wife, Pat. He had 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered daily in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. There will be visitation on Sunday, May 7, 2006, from 12 p.m until 5 p.m. at Mish Funeral Home, 120 Minner Ave. in Oildale, California. Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Monday, May 8, 2006, at 10 a.m. The service will be officiated by Pastor Hector Rizo of Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield.
Loretta Smith
SMITH, Loretta — Age 70, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2006. She was born on April 28, 1935 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Willie and Iva Mae (Boulware) Jinkins. She moved at the age of twelve with her family to Myrtle Creek, Oregon, where she was raised and educated. She was united in marriage to Jerell Smith on November 20, 1952, in Roseburg. They lived in Myrtle Creek until about ten years ago when they moved to the Roseburg area. Loretta worked as a care provider for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and reading as well as fishing and camping. But she very much loved her grandchildren. She was a member of the Gateway Faith Center. She is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Jerell of Roseburg; her children, Helen Neis and her husband, David of Springfield, Oregon; Barbara Hampton and her husband, Scott of Days Creek, Oregon; Vonnie Goodin and her husband, Steve of Orangevale, California; Amos Smith and his wife, Zae; Tommy Smith and his wife, Teresa, all of Roseburg; sister, Vonnie Whitten and her husband, Hershel of Roseburg; grandchildren, Heather; Ben and his his wife, Dorothy; Ashlea; Joshua; Alexia and her husband, Blaze; Dustin; Sara Beth; Christopher; Stephanie; Jacqueline; Kiera; Charlie; Seth and Shawna Ann; great-grandchildren, Eli; Nathaniel; Shandiin; Alexis; Eliana; Ryan Scott and Abreana; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Ann Smith; parents; brother; Jim Jinkins; and sister, Willie Mae Albright. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2006, at the Gateway Faith Center, located at 1643 S.E. Jackson St. in Roseburg. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Skelly.
Gary Lee Yates
YATES, Gary Lee — Was born on July 9, 1941, in Aurora, Illinois. He went home to his Lord on April 29, 2006, in his family home, after a second battle with cancer. Gary grew up in Pomona, California. His first job was at a Shell gas station. He later bought his own station with his father. Gary went on to work for Shell Oil Company until he retired in 1994 as their Mid-Western Environmental Specialist. Gary was always active in his church. He was superintendent of Sunday School at Grove Street Bible Church in Pomona. He sponsored many activities for the youth and served as a Deacon and Elder. After his retirement Gary moved to Oakland, Oregon . He had helped build the family cabin that was started in 1965. Gary had spent many vacations here and loved his time in Oregon. He continued to renovate the cabin and landscaped with rhododendrons and azaleas. Gary attended the Calapooia Free Methodist Church and was on the finance committee. He also enjoyed model trains and coins in his free time. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Garold Yates and youngest brother, Jon Yates. He is survived by his mother, Verda Yates of Oakland; sister, Adrienne Hope of Carlsbad, California; brother, Dan Yates of Oakland; sister-in-law, Mijija Yates of Alhambra, California; nieces and their husbands, Gayla and John Davis of Bishop, California; Beverle Van Cleve of Ventura, California; Grace and Christian Reed; Barbara Yates, all of Alhambra; several great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at Chapel of the Firs in Sutherlin, Oregon. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Valley View Cemetery in Sutherlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the youth fund of your local church.
Alan W. Hubbard
HUBBARD, Alan W. — Age 81, passed away on April 27, 2006. He was born in Sydney, Australia, on February 23, 1925, to Reuben Walter Hubbard of London, England, and Grace Hipwell Hubbard of Canterbury, England. Alan’s father, Reuben, went to sea at the age of 10, serving as a cabin boy. His official maritime log book shows that at the age of 15, he began serving as a cabin boy on the larger merchant vessels. During WWI, he was transferred to a hospital/troop ship where he served as an assistant steward. Later, in 1921, on a ship headed for Australia, he met Grace Hipwell and her young daughter. Upon reaching Australia he terminated his sea going career, with the stamped notation in his log book “voyage not completed.” He and Grace later married and had two sons, Alan and his brother, Raymond, who preceded him in death. When Alan was ten years old his mother died. Prior to that, due to her terminal illness, the two boys were sent to live in a boys home. They hated the home and Alan wrote his mother begging that she get them out of there. The boys were then separated and lived in foster homes, which he said wasn’t much better. His worst memory of the boys’ home was Epson Salts Friday nights, when they were lined up to each drink a large glass of salts, “to get cleaned out.” His father later remarried and Alan lived with his dad and new wife for a short period. On his 14th birthday, his father informed him that it was time for him to go out on his own. Alan took varying menial jobs to live such as helping deliver ice by horse and dray. At one point he roomed in a Sydney brothel. The girls mothered him and he remembers how kind they were to him and saw that he had food to eat. He recalls that when the ships came into port, he found he had to fend for himself. Alan joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1943 and was discharged in December of 1947. He always had a special place in his heart for the Americans, especially after the Battle of the Coral Sea, which he believed, as did most Australians, that the sacrifice of so many American lives prevented the Japanese invasion of Australia. After a ten year wait, Alan, his wife, Dorothy and young child, Leoni, came to the United States. They eventually put roots down in Stockton, California, where he worked as used truck manager for Interstate International. In 1993, he married Doris Winter. Looking for a more desirous place to retire, and Doris having spent her high school years in Sutherlin, they took a scouting trip up here and Alan decided this was the right place. They purchased a home and acreage outside of Sutherlin. Despite being a city boy raised in Sydney and then living in Stockton, he took to the rural life style, learning to operate a tractor and all the “toys” necessary for country living. At the age of 69, a logging friend complained that his choker setter had failed to show up so Alan volunteered his services; all he needed was to be shown what to do. Doris explained to him that there was no way he could handle that job, but it was another challenge he took on. He lasted two short days. On the second day, after trudging up hill for what seemed like 50 times in the sweltering stillness of the woods - minus appropriate boots - he found himself unable to even start the chain saw to cut snags on another log. Thus ended his logging career. He could not believe the generosity and caring that poured forth from his neighbors, friends and acquaintances. He loved it here and was called away far to soon. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter, Leoni Barnes of Santa Rosa, California; two step-sons, Ron Winter of Visalia, California; David Winter of Roseburg; granddaughter, Emily Winter of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Lyn Hubbard; two nieces, Pat Webb and her family; and Sue Bromley, all of Australia. There will be a private internment.
Nancy Marlene (Jenkins) Lethlean
LETHLEAN, Nancy Marlene (Jenkins) — Age 52, of White City, Oregon, went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2006. She was born on November 3, 1952, in Roseburg, Oregon to Bud ‘Carl’ and Ila Jenkins. Nancy married Daniel Lethlean. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Lethlean of White City; daughter, Judy Cannon of Santa Maria, California; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Hope Lethlean and grandson, Heath; father-in-law, Earl Lethlean; brothers-in-law, Brad; Chris; Bobby; and Steve; sisters-in-law, Julie Clarno and Becky Lethlean; mother, Ila Jenkins of Roseburg; sister, Regina Guse of Eugene, Oregon; friend, Cliff Guse of Eugene; nephew and nieces, Allen Guse and family; Brenda Lankford and family; Sheila Guse; Michelle Haislip and family; and Kala Jenkins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Green Community Church. Pastor Jim Woods will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Eugene Merlin Maddox
MADDOX, Eugene Merlin — Early on the morning of May 2, 2006, Eugene M. Maddox, age 83, left the family he loved so much. He was surrounded by his wife and two sons. Eugene was born on April 23, 1925, to John and Sylvia Maddox near Oakland, Oregon, on the ranch owned by his grandparent’s John and Mary Gross. He spent his younger years in the Cleveland Hills and Lookingglass areas of Roseburg. He served in the Army and fought in the Po Valley in Italy. He was a sergeant in the military police while stationed at Fort Douglas in Utah. In 1966, he married Lois Swift who survives him. He worked for the Douglas County Road Department for a number of years, but his real love was farming and ranching. In 1970, he moved to his grandparent’s ranch on Gross Lane where he raised cattle, sheep and hay. He turned the ranch over to his son, Corvin in 1988, but he still loved to help with the work. Never a sports fan, he enjoyed driving around viewing the work of other farmers. He is also survived by his sons and their wives, Corvin and Debbie of Oakland; Glenn and Melissa of Lookingglass; four much loved grandchildren, Dakota and Kendra of Lookingglass; and Wyatt and Katy of Oakland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 2 p.m., at the Chapel of the Firs, 881 6th St. Sutherlin. Services will be conducted by James Simmons of the Oakland Church of Christ. Private interment will follow at Cedar Hills Cemetery near Oakland.
Melvin Van Orman
VAN ORMAN, Kenneth Melvin — Passed away on April 27, 2006, at a local hospital, after a valiant battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and kidney disease. Ken was born on March 9, 1931, in Elma, Washington, to Josephine Nickels Van Orman and Melvin Eugene Van Orman. His father had two brothers, Harold and Marion. Kenneth had five brothers and sisters, Leona, who married Carl Keel and lives on the family homestead in Elma; Doris McCallister; Earnest Van Orman, both of Elma; Marvin, recently deceased and Marvel a sister who died as a child. Ken served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Bonita Tabor Murray Knott on October 31, 1956. He became father to her two children from a previous marriage, Florence Knott Van Orman of Winston, Oregon; Raymond Knott Van Orman, deceased; Clyde Eugene Van Orman, also of Winston, was later born to this union. Ken leaves his wife of 49 years, Bonnie Van Orman; son Clyde Van Orman and his wife, Darla; daughter, Florence Shively and her husband, Jack Shively of Winston; three living grandchildren, David Eugene Van Orman of Winston; Sarah Louise Van Orman of Portland, Oregon; Greg Shively of Roseburg; a fourth grandchild, Angela Woodward, died in 1986; and two great-grandchildren, Arin Antoinette Williams of Lebanon, Oregon; Julian Angela Shively of Roseburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including Bill McSperitt; Carl; Jane and Anna Van Orman; Sherman of Winston; and nephew, Donnie Van Orman of Elma. Ken was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor who will be missed greatly by everyone he knew. He was always eager to lend a helping hand. One of many times Ken volunteered, he helped evacuate residents living in low lying areas of Winston during the flood of 1964. For over 20 years he was a member and president of the South Douglas 10-9er CB Club. Ken was also an avid hunter, fisherman, gold panner and loved to use his computer to draw plans. Visiting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave him great joy. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at the VFW Hall, 570 SW Douglas Blvd., Winston. Please bring a potluck dish. In lieu of flowers, please volunteer for your favorite charity.
Everett Noel Judd
JUDD, Everett Noel — Was buried in Eugene, Oregon. He was born June 22, 1906, to parents, James William Judd and Edith Josephine Noel Judd. He is survived by his wife, Clara Amanda Judd; son, Gary Robert Judd; daughter-in-law, Mary Joan Judd; grandchildren, Geoffery Allen Judd; Amanda Joan Judd. Everett was a logger in Southwest Oregon. He also served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Funeral services have been held.
Edna Merle Hollingsworth Morgan
MORGAN, Edna Merle Hollingsworth — Born on April 2, 1913, to Ralph and Tillie Hollingsworth, slipped away peacefully at home in the comfort of her bed on May 2, 2006. She is now in her Heavenly Home where she can be with her husband, Glenn Morgan. Together they are praising their Lord and Savior, who has loved and watched over them during their stay on Earth. I can only imagine the joy in my Dad’s eyes as he turns and greets her. She must so happy to be holding his hand again! She has missed him so much these last nine years. As with any journey, the travel is long, but it becomes insignificant when the destination is reached. In 1930, Edna was crowned Miss Lake Chelan. That summer before her graduation (1931) was one of her grandest summers. She had relived the events with us many times. We would never tire of her telling us how the drums would roll, as she gracefully would dive off the high dive. Jesus said that he was going to go and prepare a home for us. I know that Mom’s little piece of heaven has that Lake that she can swim and dive in. We will always clap and cheer as she enters the water without so much as a splash. Edna was born the tenth of sixteen children and lived on a farm near the town of Withrow in the high wheat country of Washington State. When she was ten years old the family moved to beautiful Lake Chelan, Washington, where she lived until she was 19. On November 15, 1932, she married Donald Glenn Morgan and moved to Sedro-Woolley, Washington. In 1958, she and Glenn moved to Roseburg, Oregon, where she established a new home, centering on family and church. She was active in missionary society work and was a Cub Scout Den Mother. In 2001, she moved to Melrose to become a “Roomie” with her granddaughter, Stephanie Morgan. She greatly enjoyed many outdoor fireside barbecues and indulging in Stephanie’s home made beer. One brother, Dean Hollingsworth of California survives her. Also surviving are three children, Audrey and Ray Cason of Rochelle, Georgia; Douglas and Doris Morgan of Placerville, California; Stephen and Sandra Morgan of Roseburg; five grandchildren, Benjamin Morgan and Kim Mower of Washington State; Donald Fells of Florida; Stephanie Morgan and Breelyn Brown of Roseburg; eight great-grandchildren, John; Tarn; and Ryan Mower; Greg, Virginia and Benjamin Jr., all of Washington State; and Tayton and Isabella Brown of Roseburg.
Those who wish may pay their respects on Sunday, May 7, 2006, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses. Graveside services will be held at Roseburg Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2006. WILSON’S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES is in charge of the arrangements.
William ‘Pete’ E. Baker
Baker, William Everett ‘Pete’ — Age 82, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006. He was born on November 29, 1923, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Everett and Frances (George) Baker. He moved to Missouri at a young age with his family where he was raised and educated. Pete entered the U.S. Army and served our country in the European Theatre during WWII. After the war, he married Eva Gates on March 14, 1948, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in California, where he managed a Safeway Grocery Store. In 1974, the family moved to Oregon. Eva passed away in 1996. Pete married Dora Maydew on June 14, 1997, in Roseburg. Pete was a Christian and was a member of the Cornerstone Family Fellowship in Roseburg. He was an avid fisherman and painted houses in retirement. Tinkering also kept him busy. He was a member of the Roseburg VFW Post. He is survived by his wife, Dora Baker of Roseburg; children, James ‘Jim’ Baker; Fred Gates; Gerrie Gates; Charlene Goodemote and her husband, Tom; two sisters, Grace Helton of Springfield, Missouri; Sally Boyle of Victorville, California; grandchildren, Kenny Horton; Jackie Griffiths; Lynnette Davis; Jim Horton; Kathleen Mickey; Vicki Coya; Richard Gates; Jennifer Baker; Dustin Baker; Cody Yost; eighteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews and their families, who all loved him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva; brother, Vollie Baker; and sister, Lilly Mae Wilson. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the Cornerstone Family Fellowship in Roseburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cornerstone Family Fellow ship. TAYLOR’S FAMILY CHAPEL assisted the family.
Eva H. Langer
LANGER, Eva H. — Age 82, of Medford, Oregon, formerly of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on May 3, 2006. She was born on January 24, 1924, in Wheeler, Oregon, to parents, Berle and Eva (Warren) Sparnon. Eva was a resident of Roseburg, from June 1959 until March of 2004. She is survived by her son, Jerry Benfield and his wife, Sandra of Medford; grandson, Kevin Benfield of Hillsboro, Oregon; granddaughter, Desi Taylor of Gresham, Oregon; Whitney Benfield, of Roseburg; and four great-grandchildren. Eva also leaves nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Warren Benfield and her husband, Richard Langer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Providence Hospice Program. Funeral services will be held in Salem, Oregon.
Harold Lee Long
LONG, Harold Lee — Age 66, formerly of Roseburg, Oregon, slipped peacefully away to be with Jesus, in his home in Carlin, Nevada, on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, with his family at his side. Harold was born on October 25, 1939, in San Bernardino, California, the sixth child of Cecil A. and Calla L. (Mahoney) Long. He attended grade and middle school in San Bernardino before moving with his family to Roseburg in 1954. In 1958, Harold graduated from Roseburg High School. While in school he enjoyed wood working, art classes and playing baseball. Harold had the potential to become a major league baseball player before injuring his back in the late 1950's. After graduation, Mr. Long followed in the footsteps of his father and older brothers, all of whom were construction workers. On August 5, 1960, in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Harold married Cassandra Spain with whom he had four children, Theresa Marie and her husband, Danny Hopkins of Boise, Idaho; Barbara Gene and her husband, William Schleckser of O'Fallin, Illinois; Harold Odell Matthew Long of Eureka, Nevada; and Roy Edward and his wife, Tamra Long of Round Mountain, Nevada. Mr. Long continued in the construction trade before settling in Carlin, where he worked as a mechanic for Berrick Mining Corporation for seventeen years before his retirement in 2005. At the time of his retirement, he was seventh in seniority in Berrick's worldwide operation. On July 4, 1996, Harold wed Mary Frost in Elko, Nevada. Mary gave him four step-children, MaryAnn and her husband, Hauley Slayton of Sparks, Nevada; Joyce Frost of Carlin; Jeannie and her husband, Sherman Besard; Daniel Frost, both of Fernley, Nevada. Harold continued to enjoy working with wood and took up the sport of golf which he enjoyed playing with his wife, Mary. He would play a round of golf with anyone, at any time, in nearly any kind of weather. He also enjoyed his annual camping trips with his brothers and sisters, and huge family gatherings, the larger, the better. Mr. Long was also very civic minded. Though he did not belong to any particular organization, he gave a lending hand to all and spent many hours helping with anything that had to be done in the small town of Carlin. Harold will always be remembered for his easy loping stride, his eclectic sense of humor and ready smile, and his very deep voice. Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Mary; his four children and four step-children and six grandchildren, Kenneth and Michael Schleckser; Danny Jr. and Lisa Hopkins; Nikki and Rickey Long; fifteen step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Harold is also survived by sisters, Dorothy and her husband, Stan Turpen of Grants Pass, Oregon; Beverly LeClair of Kingman, Arizona: Claretta and her husband, Tom Hillabold of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; Barbara and her husband, Jerry Rooney; brothers, Arthur and his wife, Beverly Long; Gary and his wife, Shirley Long; very special aunt, Cleta Callahan, all of Roseburg; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, too numerous to name, all of whom loved him very much. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, James D. Long; brother-in-law Edmund LeClair; and sister-in-law, Ima Gene Long. We can let you go now Harold, knowing that you are resting in the arms of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where there is no longer any pain or suffering. We will be together again one day, Cowboy. Memorial services were held for Mr. Long in Elko on Friday, May 5, 2006. Those who wish may attend graveside services on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Roseburg Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Pastor Anthony Marshall of the Dillard Church of God will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Taylor's Family Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
