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Vada Song
A belated tribute to our grandmother Vada Isabelle Song, she was laid to rest on March 31, 2005.
She often told us that she was thinking of us daily and remembering us in prayer to her God. She loved to read the Bible and she had deep love for God's son Jesus Christ. We hope to see one another again in the resurrections.
Love, your grandchildren: Mike and Ron, Rosemary, Monika, Annette and Melinda. Also, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Viola Virginia Baak Green
Viola was born on Jan. 23, 1909, in Wolsey, Beadle County, SD. She was the fifth child of Herman C. and Mary Pencker Baak. Viola had two sisters and three brothers. She was baptized in May 1909 in Wolsey, SD. When Viola was a small child the family moved to Iowa.
Viola went to grade school in Ricketts and in Schleswig, Iowa; she went to high school in Schleswig and Charter Oak, IA. Viola was confirmed on March 25, 1923 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, IA. After finishing high school she went to business college in Des Moines, IA. After completing the business course she secured a position with the Bankers Life Insurance Company in Des Moines, later leaving this job for a more interesting position wth radio station WHO.
It was while living and working in Des Moines that Viola met her future husband, Richard David Green. They became engaged. When Richard's family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, he accompanied them. Richard and Viola were married
in Colorado Springs on June 20, 1931. Theirs was a love affair that lasted from the time they met and became engaged in Des Moines until Richard's death on Feb. 9, 1963 in San Francisco.
In May, 1929 Viola resigned her position at Radio Station WHO in Des Moines and joined Richard in Colorado Springs. There she found work in different offices before securing a position with the Alexander Film Company on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. This was during the time of the Great Depression, and because Colorado Springs was at that time a tourist city with little or no industry, the young married
couple decided to move to San Francisco, CA, which they did in Aug. of 1931. On Sept. 15, 1976 Viola retired from the same job with a publishing firm obtained when first coming to San Francisco. In 1998 she moved to Talent, then in 2003 she moved to the Royal Oak Retirement Home in Medford.
Survivors include 11 nieces and nephews; and many friends who dearly loved her and will greatly miss her.
A memorial service to celebrate her long wonderful life of 96 years will be at 2:30 p.m. May 7, at Royal Oak Retirement Home in Medford.
Anna Marie Durbin
Anna Marie Durbin, 76, of Medford, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Anna Randall
Anna Randall, 75, of Grants Pass, died Monday (April 18, 2005) at her home. Arrangements: Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives, Grants Pass.
James Barbuch
With every season comes change. As we welcomed Spring this year, we also said goodbye to our very dear friend, James Barbuch. On April 10, 2005, James was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father.
Jim will be missed by those he was closest with in his last days here. Not a football game against Green Bay or a race against Dale, Jr. will we ever forget his presence calling each play or pit stop. His companionship was always special; his laughter, his sarcasm, but most of all his love towards those he cared about will always be remembered.
To you, Jim, we tip our hats, to the man who helped us get through our day, no matter what the situation. We leave all our love to a greater power to help you be at peace for all eternity...
We will always love you, Jim!!
Jeanne O. Spong
Jeanne O. Spong, 93, of Talent, died April 6, 2005, at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Family services were held in Kansas City, MO. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Ronald Boyer
Ronald Boyer, age 70, of White City, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at a local adult foster home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Shirley Griffith
Shirley Griffith, age 75, of Central Point, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at her home. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Gilma M. Wiest
Gilma M. Wiest, 83, of Medford died Monday, April 18, 2005 at her home. Arrangements: Grants pass Funeral Alternatives.
Phyllis Sasse
Phyllis Sasse, age 83, of Eagle Point, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at a local foster care. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Preston Ross Butler
Preston Ross Butler, age 81, of Medford, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Edith I. Hertager-Bailey
Edith I. Hertager-Bailey, 83, of White City, died Wed., April 20, 2005, at Providence Medford Medical Center.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, 715 W. Main St., with Paul Hagedorn officiating. Burial will be at Klamath Memorial in Klamath Falls.
Edith was born on May 11, 1921 in Karlstad, MN to Claus Hilding and Ingeborg Nelson. She graduated Klamath Union High, Klamath Falls. She made Oregon her home for 79 years.
In 1940 in Reno, NV, Edith married
Henry Hertager and had three children, Richard, John and Linda. In 1986, in Las Vegas, NV she married
Cliff Bailey.
Edith was a medical receptionist in Medford for 35 years.
She enjoyed square dancing and gardening.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Brood (Delmar) of Phoenix, OR; her sons, Richard and John Hertager, both of Eagle Point; her sister Virginia Waits (Jim) of Klamath Falls; brother Holger Nelson of Klamath Falls; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Henry Hertager, and husband, Cliff Bailey.
Jerry Lee Curtis
Jerry Lee Curtis, 69, of Medford, died April 20, 2005.
Jerry was born November 15, 1935 in Indiana, to Bruner Ray Curtis and Dora Wanye Tooley Curtis. On September 5, 1964 in Oxnard, California he married
Rebecca.
He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and served three tours in Viet Nam.
He was an Asst. Director of Parks and Beaches for San Luis Obispo, California.
Jerry enjoyed gardening, fishing, and camping.
Jerry is survived by his wife Rebecca Curtis; son David Curtis; step-sons, Mark Foley and Michael Foley; brothers, Buford Curtis and Gene Curtis; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Daneille Curtis.
Memorial contributions can be sent to a favorite charity.
Marjorie E. Whitaker
The memorial service for Marjorie E. Whitaker will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Mrs. Whitaker, 93, passed away April 19, 2005 in Aloha. Marjorie was born June 2, 1911 in Eugene. She graduated from Klamath Falls High School class of 1929. She lived in Ashland for many years, where they raised their family. She worked at Southern Oregon College as a dorm Mom and housekeeper.
She was preceded in death by son: Robert Burgess; daughter Eldeane Root; father Eldo Burgess; 2nd husband, Leonard Wirz; and her 3rd husband Elmer Whitaker.
She is survived by: Son Garry M. Burgess and wife, June of Beaverton; son-in-law Frank Root of Umatila; grandchildren: David Burgess of Forest Grove, Mark Root of Medford, Linda Hedricks of Woodburn, and Sue Ellen Lewis of Dayton, OH. She has 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Remembrance can be sent to Oregon Osteoporosis Center, 5050 NE Hoyt St., Suite 651, Portland, OR 97213.
Noweta Vancill
Noweta Vencill went home to Jesus on April 22, 2005.
There will be a memorial service at the Williams Community Church, E. Fork Rd., Williams, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rogue Valley Medical Center, Hospice Services.
She was born Noweta Havniear on January 28, 1927 in Durant, Oklahoma to Richmond and Ina Havniear. She attended school in Lakeview, and was a "Rosie the riveter" at an aircraft fighter factory in Fresno, California at the end of World War II.
She married
James L. Vencill of Williams, Oregon on March 20, 1945. They returned to the Medford / Grants Pass area after the war and raised their family.
She was always active in her church groups and women's bible study groups and was an accomplished artist.
Noweta is survived by her husband, Jim, Medford; and three sons: Stuart of Joseph; Gary of Eugene; and Alan of LaGrande; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Olene Vencill of Provolt; and a brother, Richmond Havniear of Medford. She was loved by all who knew her.
Allan Narramore
Born to Evelyn and Earl Narramore in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 1940.
Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Trail Christian Church Fellowship in Eagle Point, Oregon.
Survived by wife Velma Narramore (Cricket); 1 sister Sandy Jarvis of Medford; 2 half-sisters, Viola & Margaret, CA; 3 brothers Bill Dodd of AZ, Kenneth and Ronald Dodd of Oroville, CA; 6 sons Jaime, Robbie, Ronny, Skip, Scotty, all of White City, OR; 1 son Timothy of Wyoming; 18 grandchildren; 6 daughters-in-law.
Cricket and Allan were married
in Reno, Nevada on January 19th, 1962. Allan was in the Korean Conflict, then later moved to Oregon. Allan had so many interests. He loved all sports. High school football was his love second to drag racing. Allan enjoyed life with his wife and sons and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
Jack P. Bradt
Jack P. Bradt, 86, of Eagle Point died Sunday (April 24, 2005). Services are planned in New York.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1918 in Troy, N.Y. He married
Beth G. (Henness) Bradt who preceded him in death. They moved to the Rogue Valley 10 years ago.
Mr. Bradt served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
He worked as an accountant and computer operator for several companies back east until his retirement.
Mr. Bradt was prominent in Masonic circles, he was a member of Palestine Court No. 46 Order of the Amaranth having served as Royal Patron of that Court. He also served as Grand Royal Patron of the Grand Court Order of the Amaranth of the State of New York and as Supreme Prelate of the Supreme Council of the Order of the Amaranth Inc.
Mr. Bradt was also a Past Master of Jerusalem Lodge No. 355, F.&A.M.;, past High Priest of Phoenix Chapter, R.A.M., Past Master of Bloss Council Cryptic Masons, past District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Cryptic District; past Commander of Apollo Commandery, KT, a member of Albany Sovereign Consistory, A.A.S.R. and past Prior of Trinity Priory, Knights of the York Cross of Honor.
He was a member and Past Watchman of Shepherds of Shepherd Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Schenectady, NY, also Deputy Supreme Watchman of Shepherds of Supreme Shrine. He was a past Worthy Patron of Ionic Chapter of the O.E.S. and now a member of Star of Liberty Chapter in Mechanicville, NY, a past District Grand Lecturer of the Saratoga District, O.E.S.
Mr. Bradt was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Medford, and the Eagle Point Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a step-daughter Gail Armistead and her husband Michael of Eagle Point; two grandsons and their wives, Michael and Sharon Deats, Rick and Darla Deats; granddaughter, Dawn Williams; six great-grandchildren, Stevie, Rikki, Lexi, Caleb, Cody and Alaina all of Medford; a nephew and niece, Wally and Gayle Davis; plus grand nephews and niece, Justin and Amanda of Saratoga, N.Y, ; brothers and sisters, Harold Bradt of Waterford, N.Y., Helen Mason of Troy, N.Y., Dorothy Ball of Waterford, N.Y., Ethel Krutka of Cohoes, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth, and sister, Betty Marble of Cohoes, N.Y. and brother, Kenneth Bradt of Troy.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Bradts name may be made to the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Medford.
Peggy Mendelson
Margaret J. "Peggy" Mendelson died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on April 22, 2005 at Providence Medical Center. She lived 89 full years of life! She was born Margaret Jenny Anderson on October 10, 1915 in New York, NY. In 1936 she married
Abe Mendelson, who preceded her in death in 1979. In 1953, they moved to Southern California, where they lived until moving to Eagle Point, OR in 1973.
She is survived by her two daughters, Joan Feeley and Arlene Hefley; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at the Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford from 5-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
A memorial celebration will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Eagle Point Community Bible Church. Private graveside service will precede the memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Veterans National cemetery in Eagle Point.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/donate).
Robin Ray Spegal
Born April 29, 1960 Died April 20, 2005 A graveside memorial service for Robin Ray Spegal will be at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 26, at the Jacksonville cemetery.
The loves of his life were his family, his friends, hunting, fishing, camping and hiking.
Survivors include, his dad Ray; his mom Chris; his fiance' Monalisa Minjuine; his brother, Rodney; his children, Angelina, Joseph, Jason, Julie, and Desirae; and one grandson, Nathan.
Arditha Pack
Arditha Pack, 76, of Medford, died Friday (April 22, 2005) at Hearthstone Manor. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Dorothy Rollem
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 26, at Quail Ridge Retirement Home, 1055 Ellendale Drive, Medford.
Mrs. Rollem, 82, of Medford, died Saturday (April 23, 2005) at Waterford Three Fountains.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Douglas George Knokey
Douglas George Knokey, 83, of Gaston, OR, died Sunday, (April 24, 2005). Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Esther H. Duncan
Esther H. Duncan, 86, of Medford, died Saturday (April 23, 2005) at an adult care home. No services will be held. Arrangements: Southern Oregon Cremation Services, Grants Pass.
Eugene Wickworth
Eugene Wickworth, 77, died April 23, 2005 in Arizona. He was born on Aug. 2, 1927 in St. Paul, MN. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Geraldine Roberts
Geraldine Roberts, 85, died Monday (April 25, 2005) in Medford. She was born on March 31, 1920. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
