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Sarah June VanRenselaar
Sarah June VanRenselaar, 69, of Medford died April 2, 2006. A private entombment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial.
Sarah was born September 25, 1936 in Pasco, Wash. She moved here in 1976. In Brawley, Calif. in 1976 she married
Alfred VanRenselaar. Sarah was a housewife. She enjoyed cats, gardening, grandkids, crocheting and raising animals.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Anderson of Medford; sister, Joan Davis of Medical Lake, Wash.; and grandchildren, Kristy and Kyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; brother, Paul Axtell; and sister, Fern Rundle.
Shirley Helen Smith
Shirley Helen Smith, age 64, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away April 3, 2006 at her home in Medford. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held Friday, April 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Point Assembly of God.
Shirley was born August 11, 1941, in Hamilton Ontario, Canada to Harry and Sadie Haight.
On December 31, 1960 Shirley married
James E. Smith who survives.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Smith, Loma Linda, Calif.; daughter Sharon Walters of Medford; grandchildren, Rebecca, Courtney, Gregory, Alex and Jordan; brother, Gordon Haight of Eagle Point; sisters, Diane Whisman of Jacksonville, and Patricia Husar of Elma, Wash.
Shirley enjoyed life and loved to cook for her family and friends, she loved her pets and enjoyed her home and family. She loved Saturday nights at Southern Oregon Speedway, camping, gardening, and collecting bears and dolls. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren.
Virginia E. Stelle
Virginia E. Stelle, 88, died April 3, 2006 at her home in Talent. There will be a viewing at 10:00 a.m. April 7th at Perl Funeral Home, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Virginia was born April 14, 1917 in Mohall, N.D. to John and Gulborg Sanvik. She was first married
to Cedric Scharfe. Virginia and Cedric lived in Maryland and New York before moving to Talent in 1948 to help Cedric's father run the Talent Hardware Store. After Cedric's death in 1964, Virginia worked at the Talent Post Office. In 1967 she married
Sam Stelle who died in 2003. Virginia enjoyed dancing and listening to Sam play old time country music with his band, The Rogue Drifters.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Gail Scharfe of LaGrande, Ore.; a stepson, Steven Stelle of Central Point, Ore.; a step-daughter, Sandra Sixkiller of Jay, Okla.; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and a brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2860 State St., Medford, Ore. 97504 or RVMC Hospice, 2960 Doctors Park Dr., Medford, Ore. 97504.
Aksel Andersen, Sr.
Aksel Andersen, Sr., 101, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Three Fountains Nursing Care Center. Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Ann B. Hull
Ann B. Hull, age 96, of Medford died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Hearthstone Manor. Arrangements handled by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Donald A. Cordell
Donald A. Cordell, age 56, of Medford died March 31, 2006. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Donald P. Herbert
Donald Herbert, 79 (July 18, 1926) died in Central Point on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel. 664-3361
Jerry Wageman
Jerry Wageman, age 56, of Medford died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to a gathering on Sunday, April 9th from 2-5 pm at 135 Fern Valley Rd. Clubhouse. He is survived by his wife; two sons; two granddaughters; his mother; and one sister all of Medford. Arrangements by Abbey Funeral.
John L. Hilts
John L. Hilts, age 61, of Medford died April 3, 2006. arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore.
Laura L. Workman
Laura L. Workman, longtime resident of the Rogue Valley passed away peacefully at her home April 3rd, 2006.
Born in California on May 17th, 1935, to Joseph and Louise Benton. Laura married
Albert R. Workman on April 3rd, 1955. They were married
51 years. They have two daughters, Laural (Hartford, Conn.) & Karen Workman-Hall (Central Point); and two grandchildren, Benton and Spencer. A private service is planned.
Mary Sullivan
Mary Sullivan, 80, of Central point, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at Medford Rehabilitation and Care Center. Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Paul Robert Smith
Paul Robert Smith, 93, of Harbor, died March 29, 2006 in a local hospital of age-related causes.
In 1950, Mr. Smith started his own business, Smith's Aircraft Engines in Medford. During the polio epidemic, he was instrumental in helping start the Medford-based Mercy Flights by donating his labor in maintaining their aircraft.
Cremation is under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel & Crematory, Brookings, Ore.
Sarah June VanRenselaar
Sarah June VanRenselaar, age 69, of Medford died April 2, 2006. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Clifford Del Carte
Clifford Del Carte, 38, passed away December 10, 2004 in Palm Springs, CA.
Clifford was born in Medford. He graduated high school in Broken Arrow, OK. After several years in Sacramento, CA, in July of 2004, he moved to Palm Springs, CA.
He is survived by his mother, Claudia Carte of Rogue River; father, Gary of Central Point; brother Greg Carte of Central Point; grandmothers, Gwen Westerman of Rogue River and Marie Gist of Medford; aunt Patty Hichen; uncles, William, Gerry, and Mike Westerman; and many loving cousins.
He was such a caring, kind, and considerate person and so fun to be around and work with that he had many friends. We will miss you Clifford, your loving presence will be in our hearts always.
There will be a memorial for Cliff on March 5, 2005 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rogue River Christain Fellowship Hall in Rogue River. For more information please call 821-0350.
Debi L. Ridenour
Debi L. Ridenour was born October 11, 1955 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Thomas and Natha Lee Ridenour. Debi passed away January 9, 2005 at her home in Medford, Oregon.
Debi worked as a nurse for over 20 years in Medford and Klamath Falls. She loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing, road trips, shopping, and especially spending time with her family and friends, in person and over the telephone.
Debi was a very passionate person. She was passionate about nursing and patient care, in addition to politics, water conservation, and many other environmental issues.
She is survived by her lifelong love John Ryan; their three sons Steven, Christopher and Jay Ryan, all of Medford; brother Ben Ridenour and sons Sean and Trevor Ridenour of Redmond; father Thomas Ridenour of Roseburg; and special friends, Emily and Jesse Higgins of Medford. Debi was preceded in death by her mother Natha Lee and brother Michael Ridenour. She is survived by a large loving family and many friends that will miss her dearly.
Joan Marie 'Joanie' McGowan
Artist, actress, environmentalist, playwright, video producer, politician and community activist Joan Marie "Joanie" McGowan died last week near her beloved Bear Creek Greenway in Ashland.
Daughter of Robert V. and Evelyn G. (Boardman) McGowan, Joanie grew up with four older siblings and one younger brother in the small New England town of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. A few years after graduating from high school, Joanie came to Ashland, and found in the community here a welcoming and lasting home. For many years, she served as artist-in-residence, waitress, and 'social spark' at Geppetto's Restaurant on Main Street. She then became a successful car salesperson at Town and Country Chevrolet in Ashland.
In 2000, Joanie joined the development staff of Jefferson Public Radio, where she loved taking her turn hosting the semi-annual on-air fund drives. She was frequently invited to be the spirited emcee of benefits and other communities. In 1999, Joanie became a member of the Hamazons, a local women's comedy troupe.
In 2002 Joanie McGowan wrote, produced, directed and starred in an original play, "It's Never Too Late to Save the World." She had hoped to take the play on a national tour last September in an effort to inspire people to be more involved in local national grassroots action.
Last week, Joanie lost her battle with bipolar disorder and took her own life. Her death is a great loss to her family an the communities she was involved in. We will miss her dearly.
Joanie is survived by her stepmother, Mary McGowan of South Yarmouth, MA; aunts, Claire Boardman Girard of Bristol, CT, Clare Boardman of Attleboro, MA, and Alice Boardman of Marblehead, MA; sister Claire McGowan, OP of Bardstown, KY; brothers and sisters-in-law Bob McGowan and Robin Talkowski of Acton, MA, Paul McGowan of Ogunquit, ME and Bill and Therese Uhalde McGowan of Pacifica, CA; nieces Colleen Kelly Karney of Alexandria, VA, and Erin McGowan-Haye of Wells, ME; nephews Cory McGowan of Chiba, Japan, and John and David McGowan of Acton, MA; and great-nieces, Lexy and Casi Haye of Wells, ME, and Olivia Karney of Alexandria, VA.
The loss of Joanie was due to a disease that we still know too little about. We can honor her life by promoting better research and treatment for those who struggle daily with bipolar disorder, a disease that is truly lethal and too often underestimated.
A memorial celebration of Joanie's life will be held Sunday, January 16 in the Rogue River Room of Southern Oregon University. All are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the National Association of Mental Health.
Robert S. Higginbotham
Robert Scott Higginbotham, 51, of San Jose, died January 1, 2005.
Robert was born on May 15, 1953 in Medford to Orland and Donna Higginbotham. After attending Grants Pass schools, he attended from Southern Oregon University and Pacific University at Forest Grove for 2 years before entering the Peace Corps for 2 years, traveling to India. In 1978, he graduated from Portland State, and was chosen outstanding Political Science Student of the Year.
He was the Human Resources Director for Harmonic Light Waves in San, Jose, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sharon; daughter June (15), parents Orland and Donna of Central Point; brother Max of Brookings; and sister Julie Ann of Williams.
Memorial services have been held. Inurnment was at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
Sidonia Beck
Sidonia Beck died Jan. 14, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA.
She was born on August 19, 1916, and for many years spent winters in Medford.
She is survived by her daughter Doris Sjolund and her son-in-law Lynn Sjolund.
Services will be held in Iowa on Tues., Jan. 18, 2005.
Vivian Jean Curtis
Our most beloved Mother, "MIL", Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away January 7, 2005.
She was born July 9, 1924, in Hoquiam, Washington, and lived in Los Angeles, California, until 1968 when she moved to Phoenix, Oregon. During her years in southern California, she was Executive Secretary to the Senior Vice President of California Federal Savings.
Her new life in Oregon generated an integral career with the Holmes family that would last 36 years. This association began with Harry and David as Executive Secretary to John and David Holmes. "Vi C" was funny, yet always centered. Her humor came from a confidence, a sureness of herself and how she related to those around her. With an arsenal of skills, she undertook many other jobs outside even the usual wide range that came with being the "right hand" of the company president. After their retirement from Bear Creek in 1985, she carried on with her work ethic and loyalty to the Holmeses at the Arrowhead Ranch.
Her personal time was occupied with RV'ing, camping at Valley of the Rogue State Park, bowling, "impulse" shopping, and she was an excellent seamstress. She took exceptional care of many pets throughout her life, and her paranormal gift with animals, particularly dogs, was astonishing.
She never shirked a task, was in no way judgmental, and was always willing to give someone a chance. With a huge heart that gave on a continual basis, her selfless, warm and caring spirit touched everyone she ever met. She will be remembered with love and admiration.
She is survived by two sisters, Virginia Peterson of Grants Pass, and Dorothy Raizis of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Pat Akery of Medford; son, Jim Worley of Sumner, Washington; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Connee Curtis of Medford; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert W. Akery.
Private services will be held. Memorial gifts can be made to Dogs for the Deaf, located in Central Point.
Maria Sumerlin
Maria Sumerlin, age 68, of Medford, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at her home in Medford. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Robert G. Cameron
Robert G. Cameron, 87 (June 21, 1917), died Saturday, Jan 15, 2005, at Hearthstone Manor, Medford. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
Sandra Lucia
Sandra Lucia, age 67, of Medford, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at the Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
Edith Cowles Adams
A graveside service for Edith Cowles Adams will be at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday Feb. 22, 2005 at the First Baptist Church, 649 Crater Lake Ave. Medford. Pastor Rick Burns of the First Baptist Church will officiate.
Mrs. Adams, 87, of Medford, died Tuesday (Feb. 15, 2005) in Medford.
She was born on Dec. 10, 1917 in Lindsay, CA to Charles and Grace Cowles. On April 24, 1937 in Lindsay, CA she married
Lawrence Adams who preceded her in death. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1950.
Mrs. Adams and her husband owned and operated a Richfield Service Station in Medford.
She taught Good News in the schools from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Her children were the children of the church.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, John Adams; and a sister Jean C. Adams both of Kingsburg, CA.
Edith will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Missions, 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR 97504.
Arragements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
Nadine Rae (Bain) Smith
Nadine Rae (Bain) Smith, age 80, died on February 19, 2005, at her home in Medford.
Nadine was born on August 19, 1924, in Watsonville, California to Draper and Mina E. (Hagger) St. Clair. On August 18, 1941 she married
Frank Bain in Watsonville, California. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1959. He preceded her in death. She married
Chet Smith on October 12, 1975.
Nadine was a member of the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bain; son, Larry Bain, granddaughter Shanee Ann Harrison; a sister Elva Jean DeCloss, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Asante Hospice.
A Celebration of Nadine's life will he held on Saturday February 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. at her home, 1690 Thomas Road, Medford, Oregon (Phone Number: 773-7076).
Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home and Siskiyou Memorial Park.
