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Jean A. Bennett
Jean A. Bennett, 75, of Medford, died Sunday August 1, 2004 at her home. A private family service will be held at a future date.
She was born February 23, 1929 in Raymond Illinois, to John and Doris Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Seelye, of Medford, OR, and Maureen Ricardo, of Hyannis, MA; one sister, Velma Atteberry of Auburn, IL; two brothers, Ralph Warren of Shawnee, Kansas, and Gary Smith of Frazer, Colorado; also surviving are three grandchildren, Cheryl Henning, Michael Henning, Joy Forte; and one great-grandson, Caleb Ryan Forte.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Helen L. Ashinhurst
Helen L. Ashinhurst, 81, died August 18, 2004 at her sons home in Cave Junction, OR. Mrs. Ashinhurst was born June, 26, 1923 in Lexington, MO to Beula and Jasper Orndoff. The former Miss Orndoff married
Clyde W. Ashinhurst in Lexington on April 6, 1940. The couple moved to the West Coast shortly after. After living in CA, WA, OR and NV, Mrs. Ashinhurst settled with her husband in the Rogue Valley for many years. In 1980 she moved with her husband to Seiad Valley, CA which was her home when she died.
She was a homemaker and gardener. She loved canning the fruits of her labor for her entire family.
She is survived by one child, Clyde Ashinhurst of Cave Junction, OR, two sisters, Beatrice Parker, Medford, OR and Glenna Jenkins, Odessa, MO, 4 grandsons and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Ashinhurst and daughter Darlene Litfin.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service and celebration of Helen's life at 2 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2004 at the American Legion Hall, Cave Junction, OR. (two plus miles from town on Caves Hwy on left) continuing at the home of Clyde and Barbara Ashinhurst.
Remembrances can be made to Hospice, 2960 Drs. Park Drive, Medford, OR 97504, attn: Donations.
Helen McLaughry Port
Helen McLaughry Port, aged 90, died peacefully on August 26, 2004, at her daughter's home in Ashland.
Helen moved from New Braunfels, Texas to the Mountain Meadows Community in Ashland in 1998, to be near her daughter and her family, Patsy and Charles Christopher, their daughters, Shannon and Megan, and her great granddaughter, Cassidy. She is also survived by her son and his family, Allan and Peggy Port and their children, Hunter and Maggie, of Houston, Texas; a sister, Clara Byers of Dunkirk, New York, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all.
Her ashes will be buried next to those of her husband, Paul Port, at Chautauqua, New York, where the couple met during their college years and the family spent many happy summers. A memorial service will be held at the Mountain Meadows Clubhouse, 855 Mountain Meadows Drive, Ashland, on August 31, 2004, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Building for Ministry, " c/o St. Mark's Parish, 426 W. 6th St., Medford, OR 97501.
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again.
I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Stephen Grellet, 1773-1855 French-born Quaker Minister.
Jack Leroy Gaswint 1938 - 2004
AKA: JL-Hon, Poopsie, Pa, Dad Jack Leroy Gaswint passed away peacefully on August 22, 2004 at his home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He had been battling cancer for several months. At his request no service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be in his memory to Providence Hospice.
Jack was born in Riddle, OR on July 20, 1938 to Johnathan and Mary (Hamilton) Gaswint. On July 13, 1956 in Santa Ana, CA he married
the Love of his life, Patricia O'Brien. After serving eight years in the U.S. Navy they moved to the Rogue Valley in 1963 from San Diego, CA.
He worked as a Long Haul truck driver. In 2001 he retired after the birth of his first great-grandchild, Dannaca.
Our Papa, enjoyed going on rides in the mountains, fishing, and hunting. He really enjoyed his very last hunting trip with his brother, Fred.
During his retirement, Jack & Pat enjoyed traveling to Sand Point, ID, and visiting family in Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Southern, CA. He also spent time taking naps with his cat, "Blackie" and watching TV, but most of all he loved our great family gatherings.
Our family would like to give Special Thanks to, Dr. Ahmann & Staff, Chaplain Earl Best and Providence Hospice.
Survivors include, his devoted wife of 48 years, Patricia; three beloved daughters, Marie Haselden and companion David Glover, Rene' Richards and fiance' Jerry Garcia, Cherri Schmidt and her husband Wade; ten grandchildren, Mike and his wife Tabitha, Jules, Leah, Amanda, Sean, Samantha and her husband Jay, Nathan, and Shane; two great-grandchildren, Dannaca and Mia; two sisters, Margaret and Josephine; five brothers, Raymond, Fred, Gary, Larry, and Chuck; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and one niece precede him in death.
He will always be truly loved and deeply missed by his family. Arrangements by: Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford.
Margurite M. Richardson
Margurite M. Richardson, 98, of Central Point, died August 27, 2004 at her home in Central Point.
Private interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Medford.
Margurite was born April 1, 1906 in Eureka, Utah to Mathew and Emma (Brems) Gardner.
Survivors include her sons, Frank Jr. and Neil Richardson; four grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Richardson, Sr., three sisters, and three brothers.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Wesley 'Wes' Samuel White
September 15, 1913 - August 20, 2004 Wesley "Wes" White was born September 15, 1913 on a farm in Dustin, Oklahoma to Stephen Jackson White and Martha Della (Key) White. At the age of thirteen his family moved to Strong City in western Oklahoma. In 1937, Wes joined friends who were moving to Oregon to escape the poverty of the sharecropper in the drought years and Great Depression. He first found seasonal work in hop fields and canneries in the Salem, Oregon area, and after a return trip to Oklahoma, relocated to White Salmon, Washington.
On October 7, 1941, Wes and George Vida Stamper married
and eventually were blessed with three children. After work in a sawmill, box factory and dairy farm, he joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Warm Springs Oregon Indian reservation as a farm operator and educator in ranching and animal husbandry.
The family moved to Central Point, Oregon in 1952, where Wes soon became the owner/operator of White's Midway Service. He operated the auto/truck service station and rented out the small restaurant, barber shop and several homes at Four Corners, the intersection of Table Rock and Vilas Roads, for thirty years. George White preceded Wes in death.
Cleeta (Kepley) Stamper became Wes' second wife on September 20, 1981. He sold his property, retired and moved to her home in Salem. Wes lost Cleeta in 1991.
He was blessed to marry Mildred "Milly" Freshour on August 27, 1994. He was active in the Halbert (now, North Salem) Baptist Church and served as Head Usher. He loved his church, Bible reading, travel and the outdoors, especially gardening and boat fishing.
Wes loved his wife, Milly and his family. Family always came first with him. They have been constant in love and devotion.
Wes is survived by his wife Milly; his daughters, Bette Darlynn Bartell of Rogers, AZ and Sharon Elaine Williams of San Jose, CA; son, David Wesley White of Beaverton; step-sons, Ronald Gary Freshour of Keizer, Jerald "Jerry" R. Freshour of Monmouth, and Phillip Lynn Freshour of Salem; grandchildren: Renee' McQuade, Shawna McQuade, Roger McQuade, Sherri (McQuade) Austin, Jason Barfield, Garrett White, Kara (White) Hathaway, and Kendel White; great-grandchildren: Derrick McQuade, Lyndsey McQuade, Austin McQuade, Alexa McQuade-Laws, Jessica McQuade, Nicole McQuade, Callie Austin, and Tyler Austin; great-great-grandchild, Kianna McQuade; and two sisters, Ouida Earby Mutschler of Roseburg and Wilda Le Mincher and husband, J.T. of Winston.
Siblings preceding Wes in death include sisters, Claudia Ellen Jones, Myrtle Edith Duke, Dylphia Isabelle Bass, and Evalyn White; brothers, Losson Lee White, Seaborn Elisha White, Lindsey Edward White, and Jack Wallace White. Also preceding him in death were half-sisters, Arminta, Elsie, and Lydie, and half-brothers, Sydney and Floyd.
Wes' large extended family and friends will miss him greatly.
Visitation will be Fri., Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, Salem. Memorial services will be held Sat., Aug. 28, at 12 noon at North Salem Baptist Church. Private crypt entombment will be at Mt. Crest Abbey Mausoleum.
Doris Mae Cooke
Doris Mae Cooke, 66, of White City, passed away on July 26, 2004 at the Country Garden Adult Foster Care Home of Jim and Ellen Gregg in Central Point.
Doris was born October 27, 1938 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Myrtle and Cecil Cooke, who preceded her in passing. She resided in Oatman, Arizona as a child, moving to Fontana California upon her marriage to Norman John Malin.
She made a home for her family aboard a 32' sailboat named "Snoopy" for over three years, sailing throughout the Pacific Ocean, ultimately settling on Maui, where she resided for close to 20 years.
In the mid 80's, with her children grown, she moved to White City to be closer to her older sister, Lois Wyllie, who also preceded her in passing.
Doris loved animals, and was an avid supporter of the Humane Society, and local animal shelters. She was known for her compassionate heart, and superior sense of humor and wit, and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis and his wife Karen of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Norman Jr. of Maui Hawaii; a daughter, Terri Eismann, also of Maui; three grandchildren, Ashley, Ian, and Daniel; step-granddaughter, Kristina DeWinter, and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Mae.
A memorial service is planned for the fall in Oatman, Arizona and will be presided over by Doris's nephew, Pastor Phillip Patterson, of Morongo Valley, California.
Donations to Humane Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.
Joann Esther Hanna
A Loving Memory Our mom and beloved wife passed away in Ashland on August 7, 2004 surrounded by her friends and family. Her parents were Arthur Knight and Zettie Shore.
Joann grew up in San Francisco with her two sisters, Barbara and Pat. After attending Chico State University (B.A. Education), she met and married
her husband, David Hanna. They settled in Los Gatos, California to raise two boys, Terry and Ken and David's daughter, Debora. Joann and David moved to the community of Ashland in 1997.
Joann was truly one of the kindest women on earth. She selflessly cared for and nurtured her family. She also passionately taught other children in public and Sunday schools. Her Masters degree in Learning Handicapped Education (San Jose State University) further enabled her to teach children needing special education.
Her other lifelong passions included dancing, traveling and volunteering. Joann's toes were always moving to the music, whether it was ballet, Scottish Country Dance, tap, clogging, or modern. She loved dancing so much that before becoming a teacher, she even aspired to be a Rockett! After moving to Ashland, Joann volunteered with AAUW and the Tudor Guild. She also enjoyed the friendship and activities of various clubs and book groups. Continuing her lifelong love of enriching children's lives, she taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist Church of Ashland while occasionally being a substitute teacher in the public schools. She continued her dance classes and participated in the Nutcracker ballet for six years.
Joann's tenacity and inspiration grew even greater after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer six years ago. She lived each day as if it were her last. She amazed everyone with her ability to dance while undergoing numerous chemotherapies. Joann felt deeply blessed by her many friends and family who rallied around her in her last days bringing food, flowers, and mostly their love.
She will be loved always by her husband David of 40 years, her daughter Debora (Wayne), sons Terry (Felicia) and Ken (Lynn). We would like to thank the friends, family and the wonderful staff at the Providence Hospice Center for the support that allowed us to spend time with our beloved mom and wife.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 12, at 4 PM at the First Methodist Church of Ashland.
Donald Lee Coffman
Donald Lee Coffman, 76, of Medford, died July 16, 2004. He was a son of Ike and Lola Coffman, a pioneer family of Jacksonville, OR. A memorial service has been held.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jean; son Donald Wayne; daughters, Debra Perkins, Vicky and Laura Nicewarner; sisters, Gc Wales of Yreka, and Helen Curtis of Medford; granddaughters, Josie, Allyson, Ashley, and Linda all of Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his daughter Linda Jean and brothers, Warren, Alfred and Melvin.
He was a Eagle member, and C.B. operator. He drove the senior van for RVMC, and cooked for the Jackson County Search and Rescue.
Don enjoyed motorcycles and hunting.
Though he is missed, he will remain always in our hearts.
Helen R. Broadbeck
The memorial service for Helen Ruby Broadbeck will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 in the First Church of the Nazarene in Medford, with Pastor Kevin Gowland officiating. Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford.
Mrs. Broadbeck, 88, of Medford, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. She was born Dec. 7, 1915 in Paola, Kansas. On Sept. 7, 1938 in Van Nuys, CA, she married
Rudolph C. Broadbeck who preceded her in death in January, 2004. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1943 from Van Nuys, CA. and was a school teacher for over 30 years, at Reese Creek School, Eagle Point, Jacksonville and Crater High Schools and Ashland Elementary, retiring in 1976.
She was a past member of American Association of University Women; Alta Delta Kappa, Oregon and National Education Associations. She had been a member of the First Church of the Nazarene since 1943.
Mrs. Broadbeck and her husband were "Mall Walkers" from 1988 to 2002, where they met many friends. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading and her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Survivors include: a daughter, Ellen DouBrava, Medford; sister, Gracie Cole, Hillsboro; three granddaughters, Barbara Signalness, Wilsonville; Christine Van Alstine, Milwaukee, OR and Stephanie DouBrava, New York, NY and Six Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Gebhard, a son, Bob Broadbeck, a sister and two brothers.
Arrangements by: Memory Gardens Mortuary.
James S. Strawn
The graveside service for James S. Strawn will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 10 a.m. Paul Hagedorn will officiate.
James S. Strawn, 76, died on Friday (August 6, 2004) at his home in Medford. Mr. Strawn was born on September 6, 1927 to William and Samantha (McClenddon) Strawn.
He has been in this community since 1947 moving here from Arkansas. On September 29, 1951 he married
Gladys Welburn in Reno, NV. He worked as a mill forklift driver all of his life. He worked for Alley Lumber, Nikkle, Double D, Steve Wilson, and White City Dry Kilms. He retired at the age of 65 in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys I. Strawn of Medford; two sons, James M. Strawn of Medford and Randy D. Strawn of Medford; one sister, Lois Cummings of Medford; and two grandchildren, Ashley Strawn of Medford, Jeremy Hager of Gold Hill.
Arrangements by; Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Joseph Rulon Stallings
A memorial service for Joseph Rulon Stallings will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at the Veterans National cemetery in Eagle Point. Earl Best will officiate.
Mr. Stallings, 61, of Medford, died June 11, 2004 in Medford.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1942. He is a graduate of Central Point High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1961.
Mr. Stallings worked as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for Medford Lumber and Lunber Products.
He enjoyed reading, camping and music.
Survivors include: two sons, Joseph Stallings of Jacksonville, and Jason Stallings of Central Point; and one sister, Claudine Trimble of Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribuntions may be sent to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
