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ElRoy 'Roy' P. Erickson
The memorial service for ElRoy "Roy" Preston Erickson will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Elks Lodge, No. 1168, 202 N. Central, Medford. Private family graveside service has been held at Memory Gardens Memorial Park.
Mr. Erickson, 83, of Medford, died Monday (Nov. 29, 2004).
He was born Sept. 8, 1921 in Bushnell, SD. On Dec. 7, 1984 in Reno, NV he married
Barbara Ruth, who survives.
Mr. Erickson served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later was a police officer for the Medford Police Dept. for 28 years, retiring in 1975. He owned and operated Erickson's Driver Training for about 20 years. He was past president of the Old Timers Car Club. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1168 and the Eagles Lodge, both in Medford.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara R. Erickson of Medford; a son, Gregory A. Erickson of Medford; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Scott of Englewood, CO; a adopted daughter, Roberta Jobe of Phoenix, OR; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements: Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.
Margaret Kelz
Margaret Kelz, 83, died Thursday (Dec. 2, 2004) in Medford. Arrangements; Perl Funeral Home, Medford.
William E. Osborn
William E. Osborn, 84, of Medford, died Thursday (Dec. 2, 2004) at Hearthstone Manor. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Forrest Emory Thomas
Forrest Emory Thomas, 92, of Lopez Island, died Friday, January 30, 2004 at Islands Convalescent Center in Friday Harbor.
He was born on January 1, 1912 in Oklahoma to Frank and Sarah (Lindsey) Thomas, As an adult he lived in Porterville, CA and was employed in the California Hospital system. Upon retirement he and his wife moved to Medford, OR in the mid '70 's and then to Lopez Island in the mid '90's where he has since resided.
Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Colleen Thomas of Lopez Island; 2 granddaughters, Elizabeth Thomas of Chicago, IL, and Kathleen Thomas-Sunderland and her husband, Scott, of Pleasant Hill, CA; a great-grandson, Nicolas Thomas-Sunderland and a sister-in-law, Reba Poe of Sparkes, NV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1998, Memorials are suggested to: Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support, P.O. Box 747, Lopez, WA 98261.
Private interment will take place at Floral Hills cemetery in Lynnwood, WA.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes, WA and San Juan Islands
Grace E. Brown
Grace Evelyn Brown died at her home in Medford on Jan. 27, 2004.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 7, 1904, to Norwegian parents, Hilda Johnson Birkeland and Ole S.G. Birkeland. The family moved to the Panama Canal Zone in 1914, where she worked for the Civil Service and met her soulmate, Captain Samuel Lee Brown, her husband until his passing in 1955. She remained a widow, and is survived by her two daughters, Zula Lee Irish and Barbara Brown Whipple; her three grandsons, James Lee Smith, William Lee Whipple and Michael Allen Whipple; her three great-grandchildren, Morgan Broughton, Samuel Luke Whipple, and Nicole Grace Whipple; and her two great-great grandchildren, Jayce and Justin Broughton.
Horace Duke
The memorial service for Horace Duke will be at 1:30 p.m. today, at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 520 N. Holly, Medford. A graveside service will follow. Horace Duke, 94, died on Monday (Feb. 2, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family.
Horace was born in Lufkin, TX in 1910. In 1929 he married
the former Mary Dove Flowers in Rusk, Tx. They moved to Lakeview, OR in 1960, and to the Rogue Valley in 1967.
Mr. Duke had been a pillar of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God. He was a well known Pastor of visitation and many nursing homes and hospitals in the valley knew him well. For 5 years he lived at The Orchards Assisted Living in Medford, where he continued his ministry until his death.
Horace and Mary Duke had 5 children, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a few great-great-grandchildren.
Horace was well known for his knowledge of the Bible, he was frequently sought out for advice and counseling. He was beloved by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, one son, Horace Lee, and 3 grandchildren.
Surviving children are: Margie Allen, Mary Beebe of Medford, Billy Duke of White City, and Patty Dollar of Beaverton, OR.
Nicholas S. Theis
Nicholas S. Theis, 87, of Medford, died Thursday, January 29, 2004 in Medford.
The Memorial service for Mr. Theis will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Eagle Point National cemetery. Rev. Bob Williams and Rev. Tom Pricskett will officiate. Interment will be in Eagle Point National cemetery, Eagle Point.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence Hospice.
Nicholas was born June 19, 1916 in Woodburn, OR, son of Matheis and Catherine Theis. On October 31, 1952, he married
Alice Mead. He lived in the Rogue Valley from 1959, moving from Salem, OR.
Mr. Theis retired from Cascade Wood Products in White City in 1978. He enjoyed fishing and camping, traveling and family gatherings. He served in WWII South Pacific.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Theis of Medford, Jerry Theis of Grants Pass and Bill Theis of Central Point; three daughters, Linda Hanner of Hillsboro, Diane Lund of Eagle Point and Virginia Friensen of Central Point; one brother, Bruce Theis, of Silverton, OR; 23 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, 4 brothers, and his wife, Alice Theis on July 19, 2002.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Pearl Esther Montgomery
The memorial service for Pearl Esther Montgomery will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Conger Morris Funeral Home Medford. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Rev. Dave Booye of the Rogue Valley Fellowship will officiate.
Mrs. Montgomery, 93, of Medford died, Tuesday, (Feb. 3, 2004) in Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics, 33 N. Central, Medford, OR 97501 She was born on Oct. 20, 1910 in Stayton, OR to Myron O. Mack and Mable Frame. On Jan. 31, 1931 she married
John Russell Montgomery, Sr. They moved to Central Point after 20 years in Yreka, CA, and the last years of their lives were spent in Medford.
Mrs. Montgomery graduated from So. OR Normal School, Now, Southern Oregon University.
She worked as a school teacher until her retirement.
Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed walking, gardening, playing piano, Yahtzee, cards, crossword puzzles and drinking Coke.
Survivors include sons, Jack Russell and Hugh Ryce Montgomery; daughter, Marda Jean Moore; brothers, Myron and Chester Mack; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years; grandson, Jerry; and sisters, Marguerite and Garnett.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Conger-Morris Funeral Home, Medford.
Robert 'Bob' Lee Nelson
A open house to celebrate the life of Robert "Bob" Lee Nelson will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the home of his daughter, Rena, 4085 Ave. E., White City.
The address in a previous obituary was published incorrectly
Benjamin R. Williams
Memorial services for Benjamin R. Williams will be 3 p.m., Saturday, at Hillcrest Chapel, Medford. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Williams, 89 (Jan. 15, 1915), of Talent, died Sunday (Feb. 1, 2004) at his home.
Ruby Patten
Ruby Patten, 81, of Phoenix, died Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2004) at Three Fountains Nursing Home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
S. Bon Cordier
S. Bon Cordier, 69, of Rogue River, died Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2004) at his home. Arrangements: Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives and Crematory.
Barbara C. Moreland
The funeral service for Barbara Corrine Moreland will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at Memory Gardens Chapel, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, with Bishop David Honnies of the Eagle Point Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Cryptside services will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park.
Mrs. Moreland, 72, of Trail, died Saturday, Sept 25, 2004, at Providence Medford Medical Center.
She was born May 23, 1932 in Hollywood, CA. On November 11, 1948 in Sparks, NV, she married
Chester L. Moreland, who survives. They moved to the Rogue Valley from California in 1998.
Mrs. Moreland was a homemaker, a member of the Eagle Point Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She enjoyed doing crafts and loved to laugh, sing, and dance, especially tap dancing.
In addition to her husband, Chester, survivors include two sons, Charles L. of Juneau, AK, Gene F. of Oakland, CA; a daughter, Camille Bridges of Shady Cove; two brothers, William A. Bird of Trail, Robert O. Bird of CA; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Corrine Bourne; her father, Frank Coleman; her mother, Muriel Gladys (Adams) Coleman Bird; a brother, Walter Bird, and a grandson, Adam W. Moreland.
Visitation will be Thursday, 3-7 p.m., at Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Donald 'D.K.' Haines
A memorial service for Donald Kommers Haines will be at 2 p.m. Fri. Oct. 1, at Ruch Community Church. Pastor Ron McKay of Ruch Community Church will officiate.
Mr. Haines, 81, of Jacksonville, died Sept. 16, 2004 at his home.
Arrangements: Conger Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Gracie Elizabeth Gee
Gracie was born December 11, 1920 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Mac and Nora Waller. The youngest of 10 children, her early years were spent in the hard scrabble life of a Texas depression farm.
Gracie married
John Thomas (J.T.) Gee, two days after her sixteenth birthday, on December 13, 1936, and like so many children of that era, she became an adult.
Her life of over 83 years was filled with vibrant living. Just as others of her generation, Gracie had that combination of gritty determination and ambition to better her life and her world and we are so much the richer in blessings today because of it.
Never afraid of hard work, she earned money picking cotton, milking cows, and driving the farm tractor. She was a shipyard welder during WWII; she served people as a waitress and a hostess and in her final working years graced her faithful customers at Safeway with her beautiful smile and personal charm.
Throughout her life, Gracie's strong Christian faith kept her steadfast and sustained her throughout the many trials life dealt her. God was her guide and He never failed her.
She was married
to John 51 years until she lost him to cancer. Though she deeply mourned his passing she continued her life with exuberance and joy. She filled her days with travel and cherished time with her dear and loving friend Harold Hewlett.
She is celebrated in memory by her children Bob Gee and his wife Jan of Lakewood, Washington, and Debbie Acord and her husband Jim of Phoenix, Oregon. She will always have a special place in the hearts of her grandchildren, Angela, Eric, and Kenneth Gee, Jennifer and husband Josh Platt, Travis, David and wife Jennifer, and Nicholas Acord; and great-grandchildren K.J., Megan, Jamie, Nicole, Shelby Grace, and Orion.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made in Gracie's name to First Baptist Church, Medford, or Good Shepherd Communities.
Adieu, Mom, till we are with you again in God's loving arms.
Stuart Hawthorne Baker
Stuart Hawthorne Baker, 66 years old of Grants Pass died, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at at his home.
Memorial services will be held on Sat. (Oct. 2nd) at 10 a.m. at Chapel Of The Valley- LB Hall Funeral Home in Grants Pass, with the Rev. Susan McKinney officiating.
He was born June 17, 1938 in Lakeview, Oregon.
Mr. Baker graduated from Southern Oregon University with a BA Degree. He then received a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Oregon and a second Masters degree from Western Oregon University.
On August 13, 1970 he married
the former Nancy Purviance in Winnemucca, Nevada. They moved to Grants Pass from Central Point, OR in 1970. He was the Dean of Instruction at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass until his retirement in 1992. Hobbies and interests included collecting tin-plate trains and die-cast toys, gems and minerals, traveling, music, theatre and being with his family.
He was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, Oregon Heart Association, Lovejoy Hospice, and the Boy Scouts of America. He also mentored children at local schools in reading.
Mr. Baker was a member of the Oregon State University Alumni Association, University of Oregon Alumni Association, and the Crater Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Baker of Grants Pass; three sons, Steven Baker of Henderson, NV, Darrell Baker of Murphy, OR, and Jeffery Baker of Seattle, WA; a brother, Clarence E. Baker, Jr. of Medford, OR; and two grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 W. 6th St. Medford, OR 97501.
Arrangements: Chapel of the Valley- LB Hall Funeral Home, Grants Pass.
Brian Keith Booth
Brian Keith Booth, 45, of Medford, died Sunday (Sept. 26, 2004) at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Conger-Morris Chapel in Medford. Arrangements: Conger Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Diann Taylor
Diann Taylor, 55, of Medford, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Ashland Community Hospital. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Glenn 'Monty'
Montgomery Glenn "Monty" Montgomery, 78 of Grants Pass, (former Medford resident) died Sunday (Sept. 26, 2004) at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements: Southern Oregon Cremation Services, Grants Pass.
John Albert Houston
John Albert Houston, 89, of Ashland, died Tuesday (September 28, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford. Arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ashland.
Kathleen Dettrick
Kathleen Dettrick, 87, of Talent, died Monday (Sept. 27, 2004) in Medford. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Lorene R. Nash
Lorene R. Nash, died Sept. 26, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Zions Lutheran Church, with a reception to follow. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Siskiyou Memorial Park, located at 2100 Siskiyou Blvd, Medford. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home, Medford.
Lyle Stanley
Lyle Stanley, 80, (Sept. 7, 1924) of Talent, died Saturday (Sept. 25, 2004) in Medford.
