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Theo R. Campbell
The graveside service for Theo Roger Campbell will be at 2 p.m. Wed., Oct. 20, 2004, at the Mountain View cemetery, Ashland. A visitation will he held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tues. Oct. 19, at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Theo, 66, of Talent, died Saturday (Oct. 16, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford.
He was born August 17, 1938 in Wethers, Oklahoma the son of Vollie and Corean Campbell and was raised in Ashland and Northern California. On July 16, 1960 at Reno, Nevada he married
Pat Winkler who survives.
Theo worked for Fruitgrowers Company in Hilt, Industrial Air and Medco in Medford and retired from Boise Cascade Corporation in 2001.
He enjoyed hunting and camping. He was a handyman and mechanic willing to help anyone in need. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: two daughters, Kelly Campbell of Medford and Karen Ferguson of Eugene, Oregon; two brothers, L.J. Campbell of Farmington, New Mexico and Allon Campbell of McKinleyville, CA; four sisters, Alma Weems of Cottonwood, CA, Fran VanKwawegen of Greenacres, WA, Jeanie Brown of Brawley, CA, and Viola Anderson of Fort Nelson, Canada; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Oregon Affiliate, Inc., 1425 N.E. Irving, No. 100, Portland, OR 97232-4201.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Donald Strain
Donald Strain, 62, of Eagle Point, died Friday (Oct. 15, 2004) at his home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Dorothy Capsey
Dorothy Capsey, 61, of Medford, died Sunday (Oct. 17, 2004) at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Kurt Hartmann
Kurt Hartmann, 78, of Ashland, died Friday (October 15, 2004) at home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Paul W. Blumer
Paul W. Blumer, 76, died Sunday (Oct. 17, 2004) at his home. Arrangements: Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford.
Alma J. Bilben
Sept. Senior if the Month Elixir of Life Alma J. Bilben has lived a long and full life. How long? Born on Sept. 15, 1901. Alma celebrated her 103rd birthday this month. Of course, many people may be surprised to hear that Alma is already 103, not only does she look much younger, but she also has always passed as younger than her actual age. In fact, she even used to tell people that she was 10 years younger than her actual age. She lied because she was, in truth, ten years older than her husband, and back in those days, the women were not supposed to be older than their husbands. So, she lied about her age until her husband's death in 1957. But now that she is over 100, she is proud of her age. She will be with you only 3 minutes before she informs you of her great age.
So, how is it that Alma had such a long life? Well, her favorite saying is, "Every time God comes looking for me, I'm in the bathroom." In actuality, she probably partly owes her long life to her good temperance. For example she would have a drink every now and then. She also smoked, but she could take a cigarette, now and then, and not have another one for a month. She wasn't afraid to have a little bit of junk food every now and again. In fact, recently some local nurses dropped in on Alma and found she had been on a diet of potato chips and chocolate chip cookies. When the nurses told Alma's son that she must eat more healthful foods, he explained to them that his mother has succeeded making it this far on such a diet, why change her ways now? Who knows, perhaps potato chips and chocolate chips are actually the elixir of life.
Alma was born in a small town outside of Decatur, Illinois. After high school she moved to Chicago where she went to a business school. Then she worked for a law firm doing secretarial work. In Chicago, she met and married
her husband John. Then moved with him to his hometown of Walker, Minnesota. There, John worked for his father at a general store until he opened up his own fishing charter.
During the depression, very notable clients, such as Laurel and Hardy and Arthur Davidson (of Harley-Davidson), used John's charter service. They would fish all day; and then take a break and eat pies that Alma had baked for them the night before.
Alma has always been very independent. When John died at the young age of 47, Alma moved to Medford, Oregon where she was in charge of a company called Newcomer's Service. She had four girls working for her who would welcome new residents to Medford by introducing them to different businesses and services in the area. Alma did not retire from the business until she was 86.
And how is it that Alma still looks so young? Well, in her youth, Alma had flaming red hair and a very clear complexion, so she had to stay out of the sun. This lack of sun is probably what has kept her looking as young as she still does today. So, perhaps Alma's formula for long life is: temperance, independence, late retirement, no sun, and a bit of junk food here and there.
Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home, Medford
Donna Mae Talbott
Donna Mae Talbott, 75, of Trail, died Thursday (Sept. 30, 2004) at her home. Services will be at a later date.
She was born on March, 2, 1929 in Newell, WV to David and Edna (Haynes) Gamble. On May 29, 1949 in Newell WV she married
William L. Talbott, who survives.
Mrs. Talbott worked as a Registered Nurse.
Survivors include her sons, Dr. Rick Talbott of Santa Clarita, CA, Renny Talbott of Lancaster, CA, Randall Talbott of Ventura, CA and Rodney Talbott of Lancaster, CA; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Home, Central Point.
Frankie Pearl Rhodes
Frankie Pearl Rhodes, 90, of Medford, passed away Wednesday (Sept, 29, 2004) at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at the First Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Kevin Goland will officiate.
Arrangememts: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Paul Andrew Coon
Paul Andrew Coon, born July 3, 1963 in San Jose, CA, died Sept. 29, 2004 in Medford.
Paul was a graduate of Mission College in San Jose. He retired from Xerox in 1991 on disability.
He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and found comfort in assisting others.
Paul is survived by his parents, Frederick and Sheila Coon; sister, Linda and Patrick McDonald; brother Jay and Patti Coon; brother, Fred and Kristin Coon; sisters, Julie Coon & Carol Orlando; nieces, Karen and Robert Messner, Elizabeth Coon and Sarah Coon; cousin, Lauren and Alec Messner; and daughter, Leah Cateline Coon. Paul is also survived by several extended family members in England.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Medford.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Thoburn "Shelly" P.
Shellabarger Thoburn "Shelly" P. Shellabarger of Central Point, OR, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 of ALS. He was 87 years old.
Shelly was born Oct. 27, 1916 in Lima, Ohio; his family made their way west to settle in Bremerton, Washington. Joining the Navy at the age of 18, Shelly served his country for 23 years, including time in the Far East during WW II, Amphibious Warfare, Navy Intelligence, and Naval Security. He retired as a Lt. Commander.
Shelly is survived by his wife of 64 years "Ludie"; a son, David Shellabarger; a daughter, Dianne Orton; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Point National cemetery 2763 Riley Rd. Eagle Point, Oregon.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Edward Curtius
Edward Curtius, 84, of Medford, Oregon died Saturday October 2, 2004 at the family home in Medford. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Harry F. Ekelman
Harry F. Ekelman, 80, of Trail, Oregon died Friday, October 1, 2004 at him home. Arrangements handled by: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives
Laura Heath
Laura Heath, 85, of Medford, Oregon died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at her residence at Rogue Valley Manor in Medford. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral
Zella Davis
Zella Davis, 75, recently of Talent, Oregon died Friday, October 1, 2004 at the American R.V. Resort in Talent. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives
Josephine C. Ramos
Josie, was born March 6, 1920 in Mercedes, TX, to Jose & Inez Castillo. She passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at her home.
Josie moved to the Rogue Valley with her husband Juan in 1990. Juan preceeds her in death.
She was a devout Christian faithfully involved in her church. Josie is survived by her daughters Jeannie Moreno and Mary Salinas, and her son Willie Duarte; 15 grand-children, 39 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grand-children. Besides her husband Juan, she was preceeded in death by three sons Manual, Joey and Phillip.
Services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Monday, October 18, 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Caroline N. Perrine
Caroline Nora Perrine, 84 (Feb 14, 1920), of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct 13, 2004), at Three Fountains Nursing Center, Medford. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Rosary M. Trombino
Rosary Mary Trombino, 83, of Medford, died Friday, October 15, 2004 at The Orchards Assisted Living. Arrangements will be handled by Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Henry Ferrell Squyers
The graveside service for Henry Ferrell Squyers will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Franell of Lozier Lane Baptist Church will officiate.
Mr. Squyers, 90, of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004).
He was born March 27, 1914 in Big Springs, TX. In 1934 in Texas, he married
Lou Ella Woodson, who survives. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1964 from El Monte, CA.
Mr. Squyers had been a long time employee of Sears, retiring in 1973.
He enjoyed fishing, golf, reading his Bible and attending Lozier Lane Baptist Church, where he was a member.
Survivors include: his wife, Lou Ella; four sons, Henry "Parks" of Medford; Phil of Grants Pass; Ferrell of Phoenix, OR; Jim of Denver, CO; a sister, Flora Bell Engle of Eugene, OR; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by: Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Ilze DeVries
A memorial service for Ilze DeVries will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at 3947 Anderson Creek Road, Talent. The service will be outdoors rain or shine, dress comfortably. The family will officiate.
Ilze, 58, of Talent died Monday, (Oct. 11, 2004) at Rogue Valley Hospital.
She was born on June 29, 1946 in Germany.
Ilze worked as a health care provider.
She was a great friend and confidant. She loved cats.
Survivors include her son and his wife, Tony and Nicole DeVries of San Diego, CA; her daughter, Tammy DeVries of Portland, OR; her brother, Andy Austrums of Minnesota; her sister, Dace Roberts; and two grandchildren, Cierra, and Mikayla DeVries.
Ethel K. Christoffersen
Ethel K. Christoffersen, 94, of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at her residence. Arrangements: Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.
Joan M. Garmon
Joan M. Garmon, 60, of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral Inc., Medford.
Josephine C. Ramos
Josephine C. Ramos, 84, (Mar. 6, 1920), of Medford, died Wednesday (Oct 13, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Maxine Lees
Maxine Lees, 76, of Central Point, died Wednesday (Oct. 13, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Jacob 'Jack' David Gell
Mr. Jacob "Jack" David Gell, 82, of Ashland, died Sept. 15, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. A graveside service has been held at Jacksonville cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main, Ashland Oregon 97520.
Mr. Gell was born in New York, New York to Abraham and Josephine Gell, he lived there from 1922 to 1951. In New York he married
Edith S. Gell, they were married
for 51 years. She preceded him in death in 1997. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1991. He worked in sales of men's sportswear and in advertising in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Portland.
Mr. Gell attended James Monroe high school in Bronx, New York, and the Pratt Institute: School of Art and Design.
He enjoyed painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and playing the harmonica.
He served in the U.S. Army, 603d Engineers (Camouflage) Company A in Europe, from 1942 to 1945.
Mr. Gell was a member of Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland. Survivors include his sister, Esther Feinsmith of Miami; his daughters, Wendy Gell of Ashland, Sheila Gell Gleicher of NY, NY; his son, Jonathan Gell of Medford, his grandchildren, Selena Leah Gell, Jaime Lee Gleicher, Lauren Brett Gell, Michael Charles Gleicher, and Aaron Richard Gell.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Gell, and his sisters, Rosalyn Rosenthal, and Gisha Goldman.
Jim Howard Rager
Jim, 70, passed away Saturday (Sept. 18, 2004). A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Calvary Temple Worship Center in Central Point.
Jim was born on Feb. 9, 1934 in Chico, CA to James and Rosalee Rager. He attended Springdale high school in Washington where he was voted Vice President for his senior year, class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne division. He was very proud of this accomplishment. He moved to the Rogue Valley in 1970 and met Juanita Holcomb. They were married
Sept. 26, 1971 in Central Point.
Jim worked as a timber feller until his retirement in 1995.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and gardening.
Jim was a member of Calvary Temple where is served as an usher. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his four children, Dave Holcomb, Jeanie Mentzer, Debby Wilkinson and Anne Matthews; eight grandchildren all residing in southern Oregon; his brother, Ron Rager; sisters, Joanne Harrod, Barbara Maillelle and Linda LaHue.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the Rogue Valley Dialysis Center patient fund.
Ann Faulkner
Ann Faulkner, 84, of Talent, died Monday (Sept. 20, 2004) at Jackson House Assisted Living. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Elenora 'Ellie' Steig
A memorial service for Elenora "Ellie" Steig will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Memory Gardens Mortuary. Inurnment will be at Memory Gardens Memorial Park.
Mrs. Steig, 79, of Medford died Monday (Sept. 20, 2004).
Thoburn P. Shellabarger
Thoburn P. Shellabarger, 87, of Central Point, passed away at a local foster care home in Central Point on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
