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Valerie Kay Pratt
A wake will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2005, at her home on 204 Pleasant View Drive in Talent. Valerie passed away June 2, 2005.
She was born May 22, 1983 in Roseburg, to Kenneth Pratt and Therese McClure. Valerie graduated from Phoenix High school in 2002, and CNA classes in 2003.
She enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, as well as camping and riding her quad.
She was employed by Westwind Enhanced Care Facility as a care provider.
Valerie touched the hearts of many in her 22 years. Her great strength, loving care and presence will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her parents, Kenneth Pratt of Talent, and Therese McClure-Wehren of Ashland; brother Jeremy; and sister Rachelle; grandparents, Jan Pratt of Winston, and Al and Marjorie Brown of Brookings; great-grandmother Laverne McClure of Decatur, IL; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Alpha Raines
Alpha Eudora Raines, 79, of Medford, died Sat., June 4, 2005 in Medford. Arrangements: Hillcrest Mortuary.
Darrel W. Lowe
Darrel W. Lowe, 70, of Medford, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral.
Mr. Steven R. Hardesty
Mr. Steven R. Hardesty, 55, of Medford, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral.
Tom Dunlap
Tom Dunlap, 64, of Jacksonville, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at home. Information regarding a memorial service will be in Tuesday's paper.
Alan "Jim" S. Fleischer
Alan "Jim" S. Fleischer, 87, of Medford, died October 16, 2005.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Table Rock Bible Church.
Jim was born On April 7, 1918 in Boise, Idaho, to Harold J. and Ethel E. (Orr) Fleischer. He graduated from Central Point High School in 1936 and then attended Texas Tech. On March 16, 1941 in Medford, he married
his high school sweetheart, June Nealon, who preceded him in death in April, 2005. They celebrated their 64th anniversary in March of 2005.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. He spent most of his training time in Texas and received his pilot wings prior to the end of the war.
After WWII, Jim and June built a home in the Table Rock area, where they lived unitl this year.
Jim worked in the lumber industry in the Rogue Valley. He retired in 1984 from Medite Corp.
He enjoyed fishing in lakes, rivers, and streams. He also loved camping and RV travel, Oregon beaches and his family.
Jim is survived by his sons, John and James; sister, Elizabeth Wall; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June, and sister, Barbara Pitts.
Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice.
Betty Baker
Betty Baker, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2005 after a two year battle with cancer with her children, Beth and Jeff and family friend, Nedra by her side.
She was born on September 25, 1935 in St. Louis, Mo.
Betty was employed by the American Cancer Society in Medford. She loved all aspects of her job but, by far, her favorite part was the contact with other cancer survivors. She was easily brought to tears as she "held the hands" of many women battling cancer.
Those who knew and loved Betty were often the recipients of her infamous one-liners or found themselves "patiently" sitting through one of her seemingly endless and painfully detailed stories. Her grace and humor easily carried her from the country club to a dimly lit jazz club where you could find her dancing the night away.
Her husband of 43 years, Charles Baker, her brother, William; her mother, Frances and father, William, preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Beth of Central Point; her sons, Brian of Wamego, KS, and Jeff of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Travis, Laci and Charlie; and a sister, Mary Ann of Chicago.
Mom, you were too young and way too much fun to be taken away so soon. It is an honor to be your child and you will be eternally loved and missed.
A life celebration will be held in the near future.
Clifton Duncan Vierra
A potluck gathering will be held in memory of Clifton, Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Pacific Village Park Clubhouse, 3966 So. Pacific Hwy, Phoenix.
Clifton lost his battle with pneumonia on Friday October 21, at Providence Hospital. He was 28.
Clif was born June 11, 1977 in Grass Valley, California. He graduated from Phoenix High School in 1995.
Clifton loved people and was an experienced waiter at several restaurants in Medford, He liked to go to various karaoke venues. Clif had a beautiful voice and was a joy to listen to. He also had a love of antiques. What he loved most in life though, was his family and friends. He had a big heart and a generous soul.
He was always ready to help, had a listening ear, gave encouragement where needed, knew how to keep a confidence, and had a smile for all.
Clifton will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew him.
Survivors include his parents, Bill & Diana Vierra of Phoenix; sisters, Charlene Dailey of Minnesota, Debbie Hagood of California, and Tawny Vierra of Phoenix; and brothers, Shane Vierra and Billy Vierra both of California and Stephen of Phoenix. He had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond. Clif was preceded in death by his grandfather Rex W. Morgan of Ashland, grandmother Darlene Swanson of California; grandparents Joe & Jane Vierra of Hawaii; uncle Rex A. Morgan and great-grandparents Wilbur & Doris Morgan of Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Umpqua Bank in Phoenix.
Earl F. Millhouse
Oct. 3, 1917 - Oct. 23, 2005
Earl left us all early Sunday morning to join the "love of his life, " Ruby. Earl married
Ruby (Garrison) Huyck on April 28, 1951 in Reno, Nevada. Ruby preceded him in death in 1991 but lived on in his heart and conversation daily.
Earl was born at Cherry County, Nebraska and worked hard at many endeavors through the depression years, moving to the Rogue Valley in 1943. His last occupation was an electrician, which he continued to do almost to the end of his life.
Always ready to help a friend with their electrical problems. Most generally at no charge.
Earl was a life member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed going dancing at the Eagles each weekend.
Survivors include two sons, Clarence Millhouse and Jim Millhouse; four grandchildren, Robert Millhouse, Geoff Millhouse, Lindsay Millhouse and Lisa Rupert; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was preceded in death by his father Clarence F. Millhouse, mother Edna M. Jones; a twin brother at birth, three sisters Dorothy, Phyllis and Betty and one granddaughter Cheryl Shaw.
If you were Earl's friend, you were a friend to the end. He was always there with a handshake and a shoulder to lean on. He lived life his way right to the very end. We will all miss him.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Central Point Masonic cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Dialysis Charity.
See you later Pop!
Margaret Iona Neufeld
Margaret Neufeld passed away peacefully at her home, October 23, 2005 with her family by her side.
Margaret, affectionately known as "Map" was born in Roseburg Oregon to Warren and Myrtle (Hatfield) Cloake on January 27, 1916. She attended schools in Roseburg and graduated from Roseburg High School in 1935. Margaret then moved to the Los Angeles area to attend the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, graduating in 1939. While there she met her future husband, Nick Neufeld. They were mamed on September 10, 1939 in Reedley, California. Later, they moved to Kansas where Nick received training at a seminary school to become a Baptist minister. While living in Kansas, Margaret worked at the Defense Plant during WW II from 1942 until 1943. Later, Margaret and Nick moved to San Francisco, where Nick served as a Chaplain with the U.S. Army. Upon Nick's completion of military duty, he accepted many positions at several Baptist churches throughout Oregon and California.
Margaret was very active in serving her church and held several positions over the years. She was a deaconess, a member of the advisory board and Sunday School secretary. She also did volunteer work with many organizations, one of which was Child Evangelism. Margaret belonged to many chapters of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), where she had many friends and was a KOP (Keep off Pounds) for the last several years of her life.
Margaret described herself as a homemaker, raising four children. She was considered by her family to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. During her life, she was fortunate to travel to Europe and Asia. Margaret was always ready to go.
Her hobbies included embroidery, reading, long rides in the country and going to the movies. In her later years, she lived at Horton Plaza, in Medford where she was known as "Miss Margaret" because of her witty, curious and forthright personality.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Nick Neufeld; parents, Warren and Myrtle Cloake; and sisters, Jane Cloake and Barbara Langholff. She is survived by her four children, Gerald Neufeld and his wife, Gail, of Grants Pass, Oregon, Sandy Strader of Pendleton, Oregon, Gwen Neufeld-Lloyd and her husband, Bill of Fort Jones, California, and Beth Hallett and her husband, John of Medford, Oregon; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Umpqua Child Evangelism Fellowship, 650 SE Burke St. #3, Roseburg, OR 97470.
Margaret's memorial service will be at the First Baptist Church, 813 SE Lane St., Roseburg OR. at 1 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2005.
Vera L. McMillan
The Funeral Mass for Vera L. McMillan will be held Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland. The Rev. Joseph Betschart will be celebrant. Interment will be in St. Placid Priory cemetery, Lacey, WA on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.
Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, October 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, 1811 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Placid Priory, 500 College St. N.E., Lacey, WA 98516-5338.
Vera L. McMillan, 83, of Talent, died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford.
Vera was born June 8, 1922 at Gooding, ID to the late Ross and Sarah McMillan. She graduated from Bly High School in 1939 and took her nurses training at St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Tacoma, WA, graduating in 1942. She was a Registered Nurse for 45 years in the Tacoma-Puyallup area, with specialties as a surgical nurse and clinical nurse. She retired from Good Samaritan Hospital after 15 years as Admitting Supervisor.
Vera moved to the Rogue Valley in 1999, living in Talent. She was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church and the Alumni Association of St. Joseph's School of Nursing.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Morris and her husband Gene, of Ashland, OR, Grace "Lenore" Roberts of Talent, OR, Jessie M. Carte of Gold Hill, OR; God-daughter, Laura Lee Laramor and her family, of Tacoma, WA; eleven nieces and nephews; 29 great-nieces and great-nephews; sixteen great-great-nieces and great great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mabel Ward.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Wilma "Billie" Leonard
Billie passed away Friday, (Oct. 21, 2005), peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. At her request no service is planned.
She was born Wilma Lustig on Nov. 12, 1913 in Chicago, IL. On July 26, 1947 in Waukegan, IL, she married
Russell Leonard, who preceded her in death. They moved to Shady Cove in 1963 from Granada Hills, CA.
Billie enjoyed shooting pool. She was a volunteer at the Senior Loaves and Fishes lunch program, and a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 6881 in Shady Cove.
Survivors include, Larry and Peggy Leonard of Alaska, and Pamela and Dan Taylor of Sacramento, Paula House of Medford; three grandsons, two spouses; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; and a son, Wesly.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Providence Hospice.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Annabel Henderson
Annabel Henderson, 88, of Grants Pass, died October 20, 2005. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Charles H. Buckley
Charles H. Buckley, 82, of Grants Pass, died Monday (October 24, 2005) at Three Rivers Community Hospital. Arrangements: Chapel of the Valley- L.B. Hall Funeral Home, Grants Pass.
Merle A. Decker
Merle A. Decker, 87, of Medford, died Monday (October 24, 2005) at Hearthstone Manor. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
Scott Evo Venturi
Scott Venturi, 37, of White city, died October 13, 2005. Scott was born on Jan. 5, 1968 in San Francisco, CA. No services are being held at this time. Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
Vera "Mabel" Richards
Vera "Mabel" Richards, 94, of Medford, died October 24, 2005. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Christopher Elic Oliver
The graveside memorial service for Christopher "Chris" Elic Oliver will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 at the Trail Cemetary. Mr. Oliver, 24, of Trail, died in an auto accident on July 3, 2004 in Trail.
He was born on Mach 13, 1980 in Medford, OR, a son of Joe Robert Oliver and LeeAnna May Pierce of Trail. Chris had lived in Trail all of his life.
He loved his baby daughters, the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping and people.
Survivors include: his two daughters, Kerrilee Ann McMahan and Alissa Dawn Oliver both of Crescent, OR; a brother, Will Robert Oliver of Trail; his mother; two half sisters, JoAnn Cooper of Eugene, and Sharon Lowery of Washington.
He was preceded in death by his father and a half brother, Ricky Joe Oliver.
There will be a potluck gathering at McGregor park after the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to: The Chris Oliver Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1624, Shady Cove, OR 97539.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
