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Joan A. Early
Joan A. Early, beloved mother and gentle woman, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003.
Joan was one of three daughters of John and Bertha Maestretti from Petaluma, California. Margaret Gacomini, her oldest sister preceded her in death. Her younger sister, Judy Gordon resides in Round Hill, VA. As a girl, Joan and her sisters shared a loving home life and Joan having no brothers was often the appointed tomboy on fishing and hunting expeditions.
Joan married
Edward Early, a high school sweetheart, while she was working at Wells Fargo Bank and after he graduated from Santa Clara University. Ed and Joan then went into army life at Fort Lewis, Washington where they had their two sons, Allan and John. Fulfilling their military obligation, Joan and Ed moved back to Petaluma where Ed worked for Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. and Joan had their third child, Catherine. The company transferred the family to Sacramento, CA, where their forth child, Theresa, was born. The family then moved to Medford, Oregon where Ed was a partner in Security Insurance, and Joan ran the more complicated venture of the household.
Joan and Ed had a loving marriage of 43 years until Ed's death in 1998, but her love of family continues in those she left behind: four children, Allan Early, John Early, Cathy Thompson and Teri Copley; and four grandchildren, Craig and Ryan Thompson, and Emily and Jacob Copely.
Joan was an avid 49er football fan, loved roses and was a great cook. She was devoutly Catholic and was active in the Providence Hospital Guild, St. Mary's High School and Santa Clara University. Caring for others and teaching the right way were what Joan did with her life.
Joan's services will be held at the Sacred Heart Church in Medford on November 4th, 8:00 a.m. Rosary, 8:30 a.m. Funeral with Burial to follow. There will also be a mass in memorial of Joan to be held at St. Vincent's church in Petaluma, CA announced by parish bulletin. The family would like to invite any friends of Joan's to a reception at her home at 711 Woodbridge Drive in Medford at 11:30 a.m. on November 4th.
Shirley M. Madden
Shirley M. Madden, 64, of Phoenix, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 31, 2003.
She was born January 23, 1939 in Medford, a daughter of Marion and Louise Dunlap.
Shirley was an active member of her community: a 4-H leader of 26 years, long-time superintendent of 4-H Dairy for the Jackson County Fair, a non-profit volunteer, and a Moose member. She enjoyed many hobbies including farming, sewing, and nature crafts. She was also an avid reader, animal lover, and master story-teller.
Surviving family members include her husband, Bill; daughters, Rita Roberts of Central Point, and Joanna Madden of Boise, ID; step-son, Dustin Madden; grandson, Jacob; mother, Louise; and brother, Noel Dunlap. She was preceded in death by her son, William, Jr. and daughter, Dawn.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, November 3rd, at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 565, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.
Catherine Rose Walton
A memorial mass will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church, Central Point. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Greenbrier Terrace Mobile Community, 301 Freeman Road, Central Point.
Mrs. Walton, 76, of Central Point, died Monday (Oct. 13, 2003) at her home.
She was born on April 4, 1927 in Edgar, WI. In 1970 in Upland, CA she married
John D. Walton, who survives. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1972 from Upland.
Mrs. Walton managed Greenbrier Mobile Park for approximately 28 years.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church.
Mrs. Walton enjoyed gardening.
In addition to her husband survivors include: three daughters, Cynthia Fisher of Eagle Point, Beth Towne of Colville, WA, Susan Johnson of Upland, CA; two sisters, Evelyn Gunter of Sacramento, CA, and Marian Newby of Schofield, WI; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.
Kenneth Andrew Schwalb
A memorial service for Kenneth Andrew Schwalb will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Harvest Baptist Temple, 2001 S. Columbus Ave., Medford. Rev. Bob Gass will officiate.
Mr. Schwalb, 81, of Medford, died Monday (Oct. 13, 2003) at his home. He was born on March 9, 1922, in Clinton, NY, to Robert and Gertrude Schwalb. On May 28, 1950, in Medford he married
Dolores Maureen Poutre, who survives. They moved to Pennsylvania, then back to the Rogue Valley 19 years ago.
Mr. Schwalb served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II.
He was a owner operator of Ken's Volkswagen in 1966, and retired in 1978. He worked as a picture framer for Blue Bird Gallery.
Mr. Schwalb was a member of Harvest Baptist Temple.
He enjoyed cooking.
In addition to his wife survivors include: 3 sons, Michael Eugene, Robin Lewis, and Cecil Andrew Schwalb; a daughter, Uva Mae Schwalb; a sister Venida Gemienhardt; a brother, Walter Schwalb; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Arrangements: Abbey Funeral, Medford.
Mary Cacilla Barnes
A funeral service for Mary Cacilla Barnes will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Chapel.
Mrs. Barnes, 80, of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct. 15, 2003) at Three Fountains Nursing Center, Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rogue Valley Hospice, 2825 Barnett Road, Medford, OR 97504.
She was born on March 28, 1923 in Troy, IL to William and Elizabeth (Schadwick) Humble. On June 9, 1941, in Butler, Mo. she married
Raymond E. Barnes who preceded her in death on July 31, 1998. They moved to the Rogue Valley in Nov. 1972, from Klamath Falls.
Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Medford First Baptist Church on Crater Lake Ave.
Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, piano, and was a wonderful mother.
Survivors include: 2 sons, Raymond Barnes, of Medford and David Barnes of Seaside, OR; 3 daughters, Mary Jean Graham of Klamath Falls, Bonnie Morehead of Philomath, OR, and Deborah Frank of Phoenix, OR; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family may pay their respects from 3-7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 16, at Hillcrest Chapel, 2201 N. Phoenix, Rd, Medford.
William 'Bill' H. Couch, Sr.
William "Bill" H. Couch, Sr., formerly of Medford died in Des Moines, WA on Sept. 18, 2003 of natural causes. He was born on Oct. 21, 1919 in San Jose, CA to William H. and Ethel Couch.
He married
Marie Louise Gum, who survives, on Jan 14, 1940 in San Jose, CA. They had three sons and one daughter.
Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II having served as a First Class Shipfitter in the 5th Naval Construction Battalion, "Seabees" for almost four years. He attended San Jose State College and was a journeyman plumber for over fifty years. Bill was a member of Washington Local 32 of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union and Local 290 of the Oregon Plumber and Pipefitters Union. He retired in 1982 after serving as business manager of the Medford plumbers local for many years.
Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge for forty-six years and a past Master of the Central Point Lodge #135, Central Point, OR. Bill also was a member of Frank S. Land Lodge, Des Moines, WA, as well as St. John's Lodge #9 in Seattle, WA where he served as organist for several years.
He was also very active in Masonic youth organizations including DeMolay and Job's Daughters. Bill served as Associate Guardian over the years for five different Job Bethels and was a frequent visitor to DeMolay Chapters all over Oregon.
A long-time Boy Scout leader and executive, he believed in the values and programs of scouting. While not a scout during his early years, as an adult he was made an honorary First Class Scout by the Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America, Seattle, WA and received other honors for his leadership and support. Bill believed that all boys should be scouts and he encouraged many young men along the trail to becoming Eagle Scouts.
Bill was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Seattle, WA and the First Baptist Church, Medford, OR. He was always willing to help a new church with plumbing and general construction projects. He was also known for his intricate and theme related stained glass panels and Tiffany-style lamps.
Other survivors include three sons; William H. Couch, III of Bainbridge Island, WA, David H. Couch of Medford, and Dennis S. Couch of Mill Creek, WA; a sister, Geraldine Gerbrandt of Salinas, CA; three nephews; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded by daughter Merrie Lou and a sister Wilma Sharp Fox of Selma, OR.
Interment will be in the Central Point Masonic cemetery at 11 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2003. A memorial service will be held at the Masonic Retirement Center, Des Moines, WA on Oct. 25, 2003.
Rememberances may be made to the Building Fund, Central Point Masonic Lodge #135, P.O. Box 3761, Central Point, OR 97502.
Wm. "Mike" Cox
Aug. 20, 1947 - Oct. 13, 2003 William "Mike" Cox died from a heart attack while hunting near Butte Falls, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003. He was 56. At his request, no services will be held. Mike was born on August 20, 1947 in Vancouver, WA to William E. and Joan E. (Berryman) Cox. He moved to Medford in the 5th grade. He attended and graduated from high school in Medford. Mike met Lee Ann Riggs when he moved to Medford. The two dated during high school and eventually were married
in Medford on April 4, 1968.
Following high school, Mike attended one year of college at Oregon State and SOU.
Mike worked for Union Pacific Railroad for several years going through their management program. He later worked in the wholesale lumber business before going to work for Pape Bros. selling heavy equipment. Mike was currently working as a salesperson for Butler Auto.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing pool and golfing.
Survivors include his wife, Lee Ann of Medford; sons Chris of Klamath Falls and Shaun of Medford; grandsons Cody and Clayton Cox of Klamath Falls; brother Gary Cox of Eugene; and a niece and nephew, Lindsey and Tyler Riggs of Medford. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2620 N. Commercial, Portland, OR 97227.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives & Crematory.
H. B. Muchmore
H. B. Muchmore, 71, of Arizona City, died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2003). He was born on April 21, 1932 in Adrian, Missouri to Harry and Ruby Muchmore.
He attended school in Kansas City and graduated from El Monte High School.
Mr. Muchmore served in the Navy from 1950 to 1954.
He married
Jean in 1971, and they started a successful grocery store in Gold Hill. They sold the business and moved to Phoenix, where he continued to work until 2002.
He was diagnosed with diabetes and lost that fight this week. He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister.
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Survivors include his wife Jean; children, Terrie Muchmore, Suzan Stephens, Happy Mansfield, and Dan Davis; 3 grandchildren; 1 brother, Gordon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to, Hospice of the Valley, or the Diabetes Assoc.
Services will be held Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 at 1 p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ. 85257.
Ola Jean Kent
Ola Jean Kent, died Thursday (Oct. 9, 2003) at her home after a long illness.
Jean was born in Delhart, Texas on Oct. 11, 1929. On Oct. 17, 1953 she married
Norris A. Kent who preceded her in death on April 19, 1996.
Jean worked for Bear Creek Corp. for 26 years, retiring as a supervisor in the Jackson and Perkins division.
Jean loved her husband and family more than anything. She enjoyed cooking, camping, trips to the coast, Reno and Las Vegas.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Darlene Hopper; two grandchildren, David and Misty; and two great-grand children, Shyla and Gracen. A family service in Bonanza, Or. will be held at a later date.
She will be missed greatly, just as she was loved.
Roy 'Red' Clyde Price
Roy "Red" Clyde Price, 80, of Enterprise, OR, formerly of Central Point died Oct. 9, 2003 at the Veterans Medical Center in Seattle, WA. A memorial wake to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Price worked as a logger. He had owned and operated "The Spot" tavern in Medford. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Price served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was member of the VFW and the Elks.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Enterprise; three sons, Gary of Juneau, Alaska, Richard of Enterprise, WA, and Kenneth of Enumclaw, WA; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle, WA.
Warren Henry Byers
Warren Henry Byers, 73, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Three Rivers Community Hospital.
Visitation will be from noon until 3 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 15, 2003 at Hull & Hull Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to Shriner's Hospital, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97201.
He was born on September 2, 1930 in Berkeley, California. On April 24, 1975 in South Lake Tahoe, CA, he married
his wife Janice, who survives. He owned and operated Somass, a real estate investment company. He and his wife moved to Grants Pass in 1994 from Butte Falls.
He loved his work.
In addition to his wife, Janice Byers of Grants Pass, survivors include sons, Damon Byers and Herbert Byers of Albany, Warren Matthew Byers, Danny Byers, and Chris Byers all of Grants Pass, and Edwin W. Byers of Clayton, CA; daughters, Veronica Byers of Grants Pass, Joyce Moris of Orland, CA, Julie Byers of Chico, CA, and Kitty Stinner of Canada; his brother, Ralph Byers of Oroville, CA, one great-granddaughter; numerous grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Glorene 'Tiny' Kelly
A memorial service for Glorene "Tiny" Bywater Kelly will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness, 1735 Second Ave., Gold Hill.
Tiny, 68, of Sams Valley, died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 2003) at her home.
She was born on March 11, 1935 in Grand Junction, CO. Tiny moved to Oregon at age 13. On Nov. 3, 1952 she married
Melvin Kelly who survives.
Tiny was a member of the National Secretary Association for many years, and a member of Southern Oregon Society of Artists.
She worked as a secretary for the lumber industries, trailer sales office, the telephone company and American Steel.
Tiny enjoyed arts (painting) gardening, landscaping, birds, outdoors and hiking.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: two sons, Jim Kelly of Sams Valley, and Lance Kelly of Medford; a twin sister, Gloria (Midge) Adams of Sams Valley; a sister Roberta Robbins of Grand Junction, CO.; 5 half sisters; 4 half brothers; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, March 2003, and father in 1980.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Medford Hospice.
