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Esther Jacob Latendresse
Esther Jacob Latendresse died peacefully in her sleep on May 6, 2005, at age 82.
Esther Keen Jacob was born on Feb. 1, 1923, the fourth of six children of Sarah Keen and William Jacob, in Marion, IN. In 1943 she married
Lyle Joseph Latendresse. After WWII, they settled in Decateur, IL, where their first child, Michael, was born. Due to a respiratory condition of Mike's, they relocated to Ft. Worth, TX, where daughter Sarah was born. In yet another attempt to find a more suitable climate for their young son, they moved West and settled in Grants Pass, OR, where sons Patrick and Timothy were born.
Besides co-raising their four children, Esther also raised and tended fruits and vegetables and hundreds of egg-laying chickens to help support her young family. Through it all, Esther sang. "If I had a nickle for every chick I've had to feed, you know I'd never be in need, I'd be a millionaire. . . ." She was a cheerful, energetic, loving mother. Actively involved in St. Anne's Catholic Church community and numerous PTAs, Esther could always be counted upon to help with whatever need presented itself.
In 1960, Esther went to work for the V.A. in White City. In 1961 the Latendresse family moved to Medford, where son Mike died in 1963. That incredible loss changed her life forever. In 1970 Esther and Lyle moved to Orange County, CA. There Esther worked for H.U.D., and the job was intense. She retired from Civil Service in 1976. Always an artist at heart, she enrolled in painting classes and spent many hours at the easel.
When Lyle retired in 1986, they returned to the Rogue Valley. Lyle died in 1993, just months after their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Esther remained in Medford until 2002, when she moved to the Portland suburb of Wilsonville, where she died in her home.
Survivors include her children, Sarah, Patrick, and Timothy; seven grandchildren: Lori Latendresse, Rene Kasma, Braden Latendresse, Jessica Tharp, Hannah Brooks, Jaci Humphrey, and Sumner Brooks; six (soon to be 8) great-grandchildren; her sister Marguerite Roach, and brother Paul Jacob.
On Wednesday, May 11, there will be an informal viewing in the Perl Funeral Home at Siskiyou Memorial Park from 12 - 1 p.m., followed by a graveside ceremony at 2 p.m.
Thank you to all of you who enriched her life with your friendship.
Florence Adelaide Breedlove
Florence Adelaide Breedlove deceased on May 5, 2005 at the age of 90 years.
She was born Florence Henderson to Harriett and George Henderson on December 13, 1914 in Nehalem, Oregon. Born into a family of 10 children, six girls and four boys, Florence attended school in Nehalem until graduation from the local high school. Florence, as a young girl and woman, loved academics and also excelled as an athlete. Her dedication and respect for education led her to a career in teaching that enriched countless lives for several generations. Receiving her teaching degree at Southern Oregon Normal School in 1937, located in Ashland, she went on to teach her first assignment in Mist, Oregon. A short time later she met James L. Breedlove, whom she married
on December 25, 1940. The family grew to include; James, Linda (Carlson), Jone (Caswell), and Thomas Breedlove. The family moved to several cities in Oregon in the early years including; Coos Bay, Coquille, Lebanon, Bend, and Roseburg. They also lived in Moses Lake, Washington for several years. During those teaching years she continued her personal education and attended Southern Oregon College in Ashland and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1959 and a Master's Degree in 1971. The Breedlove family moved to Ashland in 1962 where Florence taught at Lincoln Elementary for seven and then 10 years at Walker Elementary until her retirement in 1979.
James and Florence cherished family and friend social events, and camping trips to the coast was a favorite. Florence and Jim's love of music and playing guitars (Florence played steel guitar and Jim played electric guitar), provided a wealth of harmony and happiness to all who heard them.
Florence is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, James and will be resting beside him at Siskiyou Memorial Park in Medford, Oregon.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Perl Funeral Home, Medford.
Frank "Duke" Whitehurst
Frank "Duke" L. Whitehurst, 69, of Medford, died Saturday (May 7, 2005) at his home. Arrangements: Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.
L. George Bannister
L. George Bannister, 85, of Medford, died Friday (May 6, 2005) at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
L. George Bannister
May 20, 1919 - May 6, 2005
George Bannister was born in Cumming, Georgia, the youngest surviving child of nine born to Elmer and Effie (Bennett) Bannister. He learned to work hard, treasure family and friends, and love growing things on the family cotton farm. After a short teaching stint in rural Georgia, he left to serve his country in World War II, first in a munitions and equipment factory and then as a soldier in a topographical battalion in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan.
He met Rogue Valley native Gloria Houston during basic training at Camp White. After a long correspondence, they decided to bridge the gap between North and South and were married
on February 8, 1946. They settled in Anderson, South Carolina to raise their family. However, during a visit to Medford in 1947 George met the inventor of a unique over-snow vehicle. Tucker Sno-Cat became George's career for 37 years and, although he sorely missed his Georgia family, Medford became his home. Here he and his family became active members of the First Christian Church and he pursued lifelong interests.
High on that list of interests were gardening and building things. He was challenged to have the first and finest tomatoes each year, and his okra was a rare treat for friends from the South. As for building, show him a picture of anything and he could make it. Besides his family though, George's most important interest was people, where they came from, what they did. George never met a stranger. He was generous with his time, his talents and his vegetables, and in return loving family, friends and neighbors supported him throughout his long life and recent illness.
George is survived by his wife, Gloria, daughter Mary Luethe and spouse Doug Moore, of Vancouver, BC, daughter Anne Barker and spouse Dennis Gilmore of Boise, Idaho, daughter Vicki Storie and companion Paul Bracken of Salem, Oregon, sister, Lois Heard, of Cumming, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.
During his illness George benefited greatly from the generosity of blood donors. His family suggests donations in his memory, in lieu of flowers, to American Red Cross or to Medford First Christian Church.
A memorial service celebrating George's life will be held at Medford First Christian Church, 1900 Crater Lake Avenue, at 1 p.m. Friday May 13, 2005.
Leon Baker
Leon Frank Baker, 68, of Eagle Point, died May 4, 2005 at home. No services are planned at this time.
Leon was born March 8, 1937 in Visalia, CA. The son of Fez and Georgia Issac Baker. He married
Frances Kay Northing, Feb. 7, 1960, in Visalia, CA. They moved to the valley in 1967 from Hanford, CA.
He was a retired millwright in the lumber industry.
Survivors include two sons, Brian and Scott Baker of Eagle Point; five sisters, Claudette Carmichael of Bend, OR., Margie Berriman of Illinois, Monica Stebbins, Jeanette Alves both of Hanford, CA., Diane Geyer of Modesto, CA; and five grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife Frances on March 2, 2003, and a brother, Lewis Baker.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel
Arthur Fred Martin
Arthur Fred Martin, 90, of Medford, died Thursday (May 5, 2005).
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2005 in the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, Medford.
Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Carole Ann Purdy
Carole Ann Purdy, 71, of God Hill, died May 3, 2005 at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Home, Central Point.
Delbert Eugene Stogner
Delbert Eugene Stogner, 84, Of Medford, died Friday (May 6, 2005) at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Eileen K. Serlin
Eileen K. Serlin, 83, of Ashland, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Frances Queen
Frances Queen, 88, of Grants Pass, died Monday, (May 9, 2005) at her home. Arrangements: Chapel of the Valley - L.B. Hall Funeral Home, Grants Pass.
George Rockwell
George Rockwell, 82, died Monday (May 9, 2005), Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford.
Rosie Marie Roby
Rosie Marie Roby, 94, of Medford, died Sunday (May 8, 2005) at a local Foster Care Home. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral, Medford.
Ruth Plank
Ruth Plank, 89, died Sunday (May 8, 2005) in Medford. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Adeline "Dee" Hogfoss
Adeline Dordal Hogfoss, age 91, passed away on July 3, 2004 in Medford. As was her wish, she died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Dee was born on March 25, 1913 in Kasson, MN, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants the Reverend Lars Dordal and Bertha Viland Dordal. After the death of her mother she was raised by her step-mother, Clara Dordal.
Dee graduated from State Teachers' College in Mayville, ND in 1937 and taught school in the Dakotas and Minnesota. During WWII, she was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Washington, D.C. At the end of the war she married
Adolph Hogfoss who was in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and parachuted behind enemy lines in France. Adolph preceded Dee in death, as did her brothers Raymond, Harald and Lyall Dordal.
Dee is survived by her brother, Doctor Erl Dordal of Atlanta and Chicago and her sisters-in-law, Ethel Byberg of Helena, MT, Myrtle Hogfoss of Park River, ND and Eileen Dordal of Minneapolis, MN. She is also survived by her three children, Sharon Johnson (and husband Howard) of Jacksonville, OR, Dr. Carol Rubin (and husband Don) of Atlanta, GA and Robert Hogfoss (and wife Deborah) of Beufort, S.C. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Jenna Stewart, Elisabeth Johnson, Ward Johnson, Joshua Rubin, Emily Rubin, Aviva Rubin, Arianna Rubin, Jess Hogfoss, Luke Hogfoss and her two great grandchildren, Sydney Cervantes and Isabella Johnson.
Adeline's family and faith brought her great and lasting comfort. The family plans a private ceremony in Poulsbo, WA later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, please send any remembrances to Ascension Lutheran Church, 2617 Barnett Rd., Medford, OR 97504.
Angelo Brownlow
Angelo "Brownie" Brownlow, 79, of Rogue River, died Saturday (July 3, 2004) at Providence Medford Medical Center. A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 9 at Eagle Point National cemetery.
Angelo moved to Jackson County in 1979 living in White City then Rogue River. He was married
to Mildred (Turner) Brownlow who preceded him in death, along with one daughter, Angela.
He is survived by three daughters, Charlene Whalen, Tina Runyan, and Mary Winters; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Abbey Funeral, Medford.
Charles H. Miller, Jr.
1921- 2004
Charles was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of Florice and Charles Miller. His grandparent's home was on the Chesapeake Bay where he spent most of his vacations and, as a boy, came to love the beauty of the sky and water.
When World War II started, he enlisted in the Navy. Charles and his high school sweetheart, Dolly, were married
before he was called into service. After the war Charles went to college on the GI Bill of Rights. Their first son was born while he was still in school and Charles graduated with honors from Towson University in Baltimore.
In 1951 Charles was appointed by J. Edgar Hoover as a special agent of the FBI and served in that capacity, as well as field office supervisor and police instructor in judo, firearms, and techniques and mechanics of arrest. His duties involved criminal and internal security assignments in Washington, D.C., Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Michigan.
Charles later joined the Ford Motor Co. at Dearborn, Mich. as college graduate training program coordinator. The following year he was promoted to supervisor of security and assigned to organize security requirements at the new Lorain Assembly Plant in Ohio.
Other affiliations included membership in the Lorain Lions Club, board of directors of the Lorain Goodwill Industries, American Society for Industrial Security and the Cleveland Chapter of Former FBI Agents. Charles also published manuals on security and policy procedures for three major food companies.
In retirement he was a Security Consultant, private investigator working occasionally for law firms, and also a part time college instructor of Criminal Justice.
Charles's hobbies included, swimming, gardening, making mats and framing his wife's artwork and he was an avid golfer.
Charles and Dolly lived in Spring Hill, Florida for seven years before moving to the valley two years ago to be close to family. Most of that time Charles was confined to a nursing home, since he had been suffering from Alzheimers and several other ailments for many years. Charles was, however, content and became endeared to most of his care givers because of his gentle personality and winning smile.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly, two sons, Ronald K. Miller and his wife Amy of Tucson, AZ. and Dr. Robert A. Miller, his wife, Brenda, and their two daughters, Brittany and Lauren, who live in Jacksonville.
A Memorial service to celebrate Charles' life will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 2001 N. Phoenix Rd. on Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m.
Eloise Pedersen
Eloise Pedersen, 85, of Shady Cove, died July 3, 2004 at Providence Medford Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Fri., July 9 at Eagle Point National cemetery. Rev. Harvey Ray of Ashland will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, 18440 Oxnard St., Tarzana, CA 91356.
Eloise was born January 3, 1919 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Marguerite and Harry Wrangham. In 1943, she moved to California where she met and married
Willard "Pete" Pedersen on Sept. 15, 1945 in Glendale, CA. Retiring in 1980, they moved to southern Oregon.
Primarily a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Eloise dedicated her time volunteering for the Twin Vision Publishing Division of the American Brotherhood for the Blind, a charitable and educational foundation. Several hours a week she transcribed books to braille, completing over 750 books for the unsighted. She particularly enjoyed working with children's books.
Eloise also enjoyed making felt Christmas ornaments, knit slippers, crochet and needlepoint.
Survivors include her brothers, Harry, 89, of Washington and Mel, 82, of Maine; son, Robert; daughter, Carol and her husband, David; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete in February of 2004.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford.
Eva G. Whiteford
A celebration of the life of Eva Whiteford of Central Point will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at Alderwood Assisted Living, 131 Alder Street, Central Point Eva, age 90, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Rogue Valley Medical Center.
She enjoyed her family, friends and staff at Alderwood, and her needlework.
Survivors include: a son, Neil Whiteford of Central Point; two daughters, Linda Ellington of Colorado Springs, CO, and Florence White of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to, St. Marks Church, 426 W. Sixth St., Medford, OR 97501 Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Gay Rhodes Andrews
passed away on June 29, 2004 at the age of 58, a victim of a tragic automobile accident while on a rafting trip in Idaho.
She was born in Reading, England and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gay graduated from California State University Sacramento with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and from New York University with a Masters Degree in Nursing Administration. Her 30-year career in the nursing field led to her position as Nurse Manager at Ashland Community Hospital. Prior to her joining the staff at Ashland Community Hospital, she held nursing administrative positions at the Radiation Oncology Center at Sutter Cancer Center in Sacramento, CA; Albert Einstein Hospital in New York City; and Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento.
Gay had an adventurous spirit. She loved white water rafting, shopping, hiking, shopping, exploring new places, shopping, and photography. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and brought joy to all.
Gay was a charter member of Riverhawks, a member of the American Cancer Society, and a supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Gay was a resident of the Rogue Valley for 10 years. She will be remembered for her strength, humor, and compassion. She gave great energy, laughter, and support to her family, friends, and work. She will be dearly missed by many, especially her beloved husband of 19 years, Mike Andrews; loving sons, Jeffrey Coyne of Lodi, and Callan Coyne and wife Melinda of Rancho Cordova; grandchildren, Amanda, Gabrielle and Justin; her mother, Jennifer Peacock of Conconully; siblings, Sally Mendoza of Guinda, Ivan Rhodes and wife Jinny of Vallejo; her nieces and nephews, Kim, Daniel, Lyn, Katie and Colin; and her much loved dog Bessie. Her sister, Lyn Rhodes, and her father, David Rhodes, of Albuquerque preceded Gay in death.
Gifts of remembrance may be made in Gay's name to Ashland Community Hospital Foundation, American Rivers, or the John Kerry Campaign.
The celebration of her life through a gathering of famiies and friends will be held on Saturday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. at her home in TouVelle at 1828 Pine Gate Way, White City, OR 97503. River attire recommended.
