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Donald Hall Gentry
Dondal Hall Gentry, of Salem, formerly of Ashland, Phoenix, Klamaath Falls, Springfield and Portland, died Aug. 5, 2004 in Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or to The American Legion.
Mr. Gentry was born on Oct. 17, 1923 in Portland, OR.
He worked as a Merchant Marine. He was a member of the American Legion.
Mr. Gentry enjoyed fishing, gold mining, and square dancing.
Doris D. Lassen
A memorial service to honor the life of Doris D. Lassen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21, at the United Methodist Church in Ashland. Friends and former students are welcome.
Doris passed away on July 12, at the Rogue Valley Manor in Medford, where she had resided for 23 years. She was born in Clovis CA on Nov. 13, 1908. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, two sisters and a brother.
Doris taught school in Clovis, CA and Glendale, OR before moving to Ashland in 1945. She then taught at Briscoe School for 15 years and Lincoln School for 9 years. Also, she was associated with the education department at SOSC. In all, she taught for 36 years. Her favorite grade to teach was the first grade.
After retirement her favorite things to do were reading, traveling, and her many involvements in the Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Women and several sororities in the area.
Doris is survived by a son, Jerry; granddaughters, Debi and Denise; great-grandson, Benjamin; and three nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rogue Valley Manor Foundation, or United Methodist Women of Ashland.
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.
Doris 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 80s, with her children grown, she moved to White City to be closer to her older sister, Lois Wyllie, who also preceded her in passing.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis Malin and his wife Karen of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and Norman Malin Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii; a daughter, Terri Eismann, of Kahalui, Hawaii; three grandchildren, Ashley, Ian, and Daniel; step-granddaughter, Kristina DeWinter; and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Mae.
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.
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.
Hillcrest Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations to the Humane Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.
Frances Louise Freeman
Frances Louise Freeman passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 in Medford.
Her services will be held at Eagle Point National cemetery on Tuesday, August 17th at 10 a.m.
Born on March 13, 1922 in Santa Ana, California, Frances grew up in Ventura, California where she became one of the first song girls in that school as well as winning frequent "Jitter-Bug" contests of that era. She enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in various locations during World War II.
Following the war and after the death of her pilot husband, she entered college where she met her current husband, Bob Freeman.
She and Bob then attended Peabody Teachers College (Nashville, TN) where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Education.
After her children reached school age, Frances became a Program Coordinator for Hayward Recreation District, California. She followed this with a career in the education of Intellectually challenged, adult students.
In 1984, she and husband moved to La Grange, Texas for 12 years followed by a move to Medford in 1995.
Frances was an excellent seamstress and often taught handicraft classes to children and adults.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; sister, Virginia Thompson of Ventura, CA; daughters, Christine (William) Driesback of Kings Beach, CA and Pamela (Mike) Phelps of Livermore, CA; her son, Richard (Kathy) Freeman of Dublin, CA; granddaughter, Shannon Hoskins of Littleton, CO; and grandson, Robby Freeman of Dublin, CA.
Funeral arrangements: Conger-Morris of Medford.
John W. Mullins
John W. Mullins, born on July 4, 1944, died July 20, 2004 in Homedale, Idaho.
He is survived by one brother, Tom Mullins of Central Point; three sisters, Helen Duncan of Idaho, Patsy Dahlin of Nevada, and Becky Mullins of Nevada; six children, David Mullins of Redmond, OR, Charlena (Don) Scriven of Grants Pass, John Mullins of Yerington, Nevada, Inga (Chris) Maloy of Grants Pass, James Mullins of Salem, OR, Andrew Mullins of Carson City, Nevada; and he was blessed with seven grandchildren. A celebration of his life and scattering of his ashes will be held July 4, 2005 at one of his favorite camping spots.
Margaret L. Kirsher
Former Ashland resident Margaret L. Kirsher, age 81, passed away on Monday (August 9, 2004) at Hopewell House Hospice Center in Portland following complications from hip replacement surgery. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Wally Kirsher, who preceded her in death by twelve days. She is now at peace.
Margaret was born on October 6, 1922 to Frank and Thera Schulz in Hebron, Iowa. She graduated from Macksburg High School at the age of 16 and moved to Des Moines where she met her knight in shining armor. She and Wally were married
on November 16, 1940 in Bethany, Missouri.
While Wally was stationed in Amarillo, Texas for training during World War II, Margaret joined thousands of other women assisting in the war effort by working as a "Rosie the Riveter." Once Wally was deployed overseas, Margaret returned to Macksburg until the end of the war. In 1945, she and Wally 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. As their business was getting established, Margaret also worked at Singer Sewing Company in Medford.
While her children were growing up, she volunteered as a room mother and as a Bluebird/Camp Fire Girls leader. She was also active in PTA and the Demolay Mother's Club. Margaret was perhaps best known to hundreds of students at Walker Elementary School as the "stamp lady" where she sold U.S. savings bond stamps every Friday morning.
Once her children were grown, Margaret worked in the Ashland hospital gift shop as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, delivered Meals on Wheels, and was a member of Ashland Soroptimist Club. She served several terms as an Elder on the Board of Session for the First Presbyterian Churches of Ashland and Phoenix. She was also active in the Women's Associations of both churches.
Both Margaret and Wally 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. Margaret was also a devoted fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, rarely missing a game on either television or radio. Margaret is survived by: her son Ron (wife Diane) of Portland, Oregon; her daughter Vicki of Vancouver, Washington; her four grandchildren Jeff (wife Maria), Kathy, Robbie, and Mark all of Portland; and her sister Eloise Eyerly of Macks- burg, Iowa. Her husband, her parents, and a sister Arlene Bryan preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 21st at Caldwell's Colonial Chapel, 20 N.E. 14th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. The Reverend David C. Hampton will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hopewell House Hospice Center, 6171 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, Oregon 97239 or Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502.
Carolyn J. Beam
Our Angel Has Gone Home Carolyn J. Beam went home to Heaven on August 4, 2004, at age 65, after a battle with kidney cancer.
She was born November 17, 1938 in Centralia, Illinois to James and Viola Mullins. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1956. She worked at several jobs over the years as a legal secretary, bookkeeper and owned and operated The Game Room in Central Point for a few years. She was retired disabled from the Jackson County Sheriff's where she worked the jail intake for several years until she had a stroke and heart attack. She spent the last few years playing pool at the many small tournaments played around town every week as she could no longer bowl, which she did for years previous. She was a member of USPPA and the Eagles. She also enjoyed fishing, playing games and kids.
She was married
to Albert E. Monia Sr, (Gene) and they had six children. She was then married
to George Beam. She spent the last several years with the love of her life, her companion, Bill Siukola, who survives her. She is also survived by her six children Kathryn and Mark Zinn, Denise and David Zippi, Jonni and Brian Zehr, Benni Salazar, Albert E. Monia Jr., Robert and Jinny Monia as well as 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, her brothers Charles Mullins and Glen and Francis Mullins and her Aunt Norma Jean and Vern Wilson plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Betty, and also a grandson "Punky." Anyone that knew her knows that she is also survived by her "adopted" kids too numerous to mention and countless friends. She always found something good in everybody and had a huge hug for anybody.
The family would like to thank her beloved Dr. Alan Bates for the care and concern he showed her these last several years. She always told everyone he gave her nine more years than she should have had. Also, tremendous thanks to Providence Hospice, Lorraine, Sandy, Marty, and Paul, you are all so wonderful. Mere thanks do not seem enough. Also, Dr. Ahmann, you were a blessing. Our brother Kim, we can't thank you enough for everything you have done. And thank you to everyone that called her or visited, sent flowers or a card. She loved it.
She did not want a funeral because she did not want anyone to be sad. Her body is laid to rest at Rock Point cemetery in Gold Hill, but her heart and soul are in Heaven. Rather than be sad she said to remember her in a game of pool or have a BBQ or a picnic with friends and family and remember the silly jokes she told or things she did and to always love and help each other and give hugs freely. Everybody could always use a hug. Instead of memorial contributions or flowers, she would want you to help someone you wouldn't normally help or hug someone you wouldn't normally hug and love everyone without judgment. Most importantly though, she would remind you to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you WILL be saved, not 'might be, ' but WILL be and she will see you in Heaven.
We were all so lucky to know her and have her grace our lives with her love and her hugs. We will miss her terribly until we do see her again in Heaven. Until then she is always in our hearts.
Edward G. Godman
Edward G. Godman passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Providence Hospital.
Ed was born July 13, 1925 in Church's Ferry, North Dakota to Vergie Kate and John Godman. When Ed was five, his family moved to Butte, Montana where Ed attended school.
Upon graduation from Butte High School in 1944, he immediately joined the Army. He served with the tank destroyer company in Germany during WWII. He finished his service in the Army as Supply Sergeant for the occupational troops. After his discharge from the service he returned to Butte, Montana and in 1948 married
his high school sweetheart, Beverly Akers.
Ed and Beverly lived in Butte, Montana until Ed was again called to military duty and assigned to the 40th Division out of California. He served during the Korean Conflict and was discharged as Master Sergeant in September, 1951.
In 1964, Ed Godman and his family moved to Myrtle Creek, Oregon until 1971, where he worked at Hanna Nickel Mine. During 1971, Ed moved his family to Phoenix, Oregon where Ed worked for Pacific Power and Light until his retirement in 1990. Ed and Beverly moved to Medford in 2001 where they have made their home ever since.
Ed Godman has been Scout Master, 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Elks Lodge and a Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star Chapter. He was active in the Methodist Church and was an avid golfer.
Ed is survived by his wife Beverly, one son, Thomas Godman and wife Debbie; two grandchildren, Ryan and Deana of Gray Eagle, CA; one daughter, Tammy McNamer; five grandchildren Shane and Jamie Caster, Brandon, Sara and Mallory McNamer. A daughter, Linda, preceded him in death. Ed is also survived by two brothers, Charles and Kenneth Godman, of Butte, MT; a sister, Ellen McBride of Butte and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or to Hospice at Providence Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at Perl Funeral Home, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2004.
Ruth Shinn
Ruth Shinn, 96, of Central Point, died Saturday (Aug. 14, 2004) at Three Fountains Nursing Home, Medford. At her request no services are planned. Internment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford.
Mrs. Shinn was born on March 15, 1909, in Dresden, KS.
Survivors include; two sons, James (Jim) of Beaufort, S.C. and Chuck of Central Point; seven grand children; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris, Medford.
Charles E. Pierce Jr.
Charles E. Pierce Jr., of Medford, passed away at Providence Medical Center on Thursday, September 2, 2004.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2004, at the Eagle Point National cemetery.
Charles honorably served in the U.S. Army during WW II, spending a majority of his time in Australia. In 1946 in Reno NV., after his time in the service, Charles married
his wife Kathleen (Booze) Pierce who survives him.
Survivors include: two sons, Gene A. Pierce and Chuck Pierce; a granddaughter, Chynna Pierce.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Cheryl Patricia O'Reilly A Memorial service for Cheryl Patricia O'Reilly will be at noon Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main Street, Ashland. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. at Jacksonville cemetery.
Cheryl, 55, of Medford, died Saturday, (Sept. 4, 2004) while hiking with friends at Grave Creek.
A full obituary will be published on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Howard Earl 'Skeeter' Miller
Howard Earl 'Skeeter' Miller died peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 4, surrounded by his children.
He was born in Hobart, Indiana, on January 8, 1918, to Leo Earl and Amanda (Reetz) Miller. Anxious to follow in his father's footsteps and eager to help support the family during the Depression, he stretched the truth a bit on his job application (his only moment of dishonesty) and was hired by US Steel, Gary Works, at age 17.
He enlisted in the US Army during World War II and served in Italy and Northern Africa with the 34th (Red Bull) Division of the 168th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star for gallantry in action. After the war he returned to US Steel, where he met a young 'Rosie the Riveter' war widow, Mary Shumylo Dawson, who became his beloved bride on January 11, 1947. In true pioneer spirit, they built the first home in a undeveloped area near the Lake Michigan shore east of Gary (Miller Beach). His children were blessed with the opportunity to grow up among the beautiful woods, hills and sandy beaches of the Indiana Dunes.
Skeeter retired from US Steel after 40 years of service and enjoyed traveling and visiting family. Because good parents give their children both roots and wings, two of their children followed their dreams all the way to Oregon in the 1970s and 1980s. During visits to Oregon, Skeeter enjoyed the climate and views here, so in 1997 (the year of their 50th wedding anniversary) he and Mary pointed their Buick west and moved to Medford.
He enjoyed weather watching, growing flowers on his patio, chatting with his neighbors and taking little trips to Seven Feathers.
Skeeter was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Medford Senior Center.
He is survived by his children: Bonnie (Tom) Mahoney of Medina, Ohio; Mark Miller of Salem, and Maureen (Bill) Esser of Medford; seven grandchildren: Katie Mahoney and Mary Beth Mahoney of Ohio; Kristopher Miller, Bryan Miller, Andrew Miller, Rachel Esser and Timothy Esser of Oregon. Mary preceded him in death in June 2002.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 9, at the White City Domiciliary Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Asante Hospice, 2960 Doctors Park Drive, Medford OR 97504.
A heartfelt thank you to Mary Lou and Judy for their extra special caregiving and support.
Per his request, his family will scatter a portion of his ashes at a favorite scenic place and a portion will be interred next to Mary at Memory Gardens in Medford.
We will always remember his gentle disposition, quiet dignity and melodic whistling.
Our loss is heaven's gain.
