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Eugene 'Gene' E. Chase
Eugene "Gene" E. Chase passed away at Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, on Thursday, September 2, 2004, from complications following heart transplant surgery. He was 69.
He is survived by Jean, his loving wife of 28 years; daughter, Kimberly O'Mahoney of Dover, NH; sons, Eugene "Geno" A. Chase of San Diego, CA; Derek E., Chase and Christian Chase, of Novato, CA; six grandchildren and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Gene was born December 26, 1934 in Randolph, Vermont to Mary (Downing) and Raymond E. Chase, the oldest of seven children. He was raised on the family farm until graduation from high school.
He served 3 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict as a member of the Army Corps of Engineers attaining the rank of Sergeant with final service at the Presidio in San Francisco. Upon discharge in 1955, he began a 37-year career in the printing industry in San Francisco while attending night school at San Francisco State University.
He worked for Schmidt Lithograph for 8 years, Pacific Lithograph for 26 years where, as one of its first employees, he helped the company grow from a tiny printer to the largest commercial printing company in Northern California, retiring from there in 1989 as Executive Vice President. He worked 3 more years at Advanced Lithograph before moving to Southern Oregon in 1993. There, he and his wife, Jean, owned and operated two used bookstores, Jacksonville Books, in Jacksonville, OR, and later, Shakespeare & Company Books in Ashland, OR for a total of 9 years. He last resided in Medford, OR. A private memorial gathering will be held in California and interment is planned for the spring of 2005 at the Vermont Veterans' Memorial cemetery in Randolph Center, VT that is adjacent to the old family farm now held in the National Land Trust. Contributions in Gene's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Southern Oregon at 10 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR 97504,
Irene 'Rene' E. Jennings
Irene "Rene" E. Jennings, 84, of Central Point, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at her home, surrounded by her family that loved her so much.
She was born May 1, 1920 in Brownsboro, Oregon. She was the daughter of Floyd and Mary Charley, longtime pioneers of the Rogue Valley. Her great-grandfather, Henry R. Brown, came to the valley in 1852, her grandmother Emogene Charley established the first Purebred Hereford herd in the valley in 1915 and her father Floyd started the first 4-H beef club and introduced purebred Galloway cattle in Jackson County in 1953.
She attended Eagle Point High School. She married
Chester Smith out of high school and they later divorced. They had a son Ramond "Dale" Smith, who preceded her in death.
On June 7, 1947, she married
Wilmon "Bill" Jennings in Long Beach, California where they lived for a short while before returning to the Rogue Valley. In 1959, they moved back to California and again returned to the valley in 1981 where they retired to breed and raise Arabian horses.
In 1988 her husband bill of 42 years preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Christ Unity Church in Medford. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved gardening and ranching, but most of all, she loved her family and her friends.
In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Eldred F. Charley and Clayton C. Charley, and her son Raymond "Dale" Smith.
Irene is survived by her son Jon Jennings of New Mexico; her daughter Julie Erskine and son-in-law Garr Erskine of Central Point; 10 grandchildren: Michael Smith, Wendy Smith, Guy Smith, Brad Smith, Dane Smith, Melissa Jennings, Dawn Walker, Chelsie De Jardin, Evan Erskine, and Bailey Erskine; and 10 great-grandchildren, Clayton and Jessie Smith, Jonah Long, Kekoa and Kanani Smith, Cy Smith, Nick and Brady Walker, and Asher and Keller De Jardin.
Her memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Conger-Morris in Medford, 715 W. Main St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd Charley Peace Maker Award, P.O. Box 3614, Central Point, OR 97502.
Orville Fredrick Dingler
Orville F. Dingler, 99, of Grants Pass died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at Three Rivers Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 at Foots Creek Chapel in Rogue River. Burial will be at Woodville cemetery in Rogue River following the service.
Orville was born Nov. 16, 1904, in Wheezer, ID. He came to the Rogue Valley "as a babe in arms." Orville, his parents, Fred and Maude Dingler and sisters, Bell, Juanita and Ethel lived outside of Hugo at SP's Tunnel 9 until 1920 when they moved to Rogue River.
Orville worked as a millwright and construction foreman at NW lumber mills and on industrial projects across the western US, but he always called the Rogue Valley home.
Following the death of his mother he returned to Rogue River to help his Father. During this time he fished, hunted and was active in the Grange, he was an active member of the Foots Creek Chapel congregation. His beloved wife Jenny passed away several years ago.
Orville is survived by two children, Lynn Dingler of Portland OR, and Phyllis Reints of Lake Havasu City, AZ, six grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He will be missed.
Pauline Hudson, Oregon Artist
Pauline G. Hudson, 81, passed away September 4, 2004 from cancer. She was born May 13, 1923 in Astoria, Oregon, and has lived in Coos Bay, Eugene, The Dalles, John Day and Medford. She had been living in Medford for more than 35 years at the time of her passing.
A lifelong artist she earned a BA at the University of Oregon in Architecture and Allied Arts, then did graduate studies at Parsons School of Design in New York.
Following his return from WWII, she married
Thomas Russell Hudson, Jr. of The Dalles. They celebrated their 52nd anniversary in 1999, a few months before his death.
Furthering her artistic knowledge and techniques, she studied in Italy and the U.S. attending workshops held by renowned artists including Daniel Greene, Morris Smith, Diana Willis and Barbara Neches. Her mediums of choice have been oils, encaustic, pastels and penline. During her life she completed more than 200 major pieces and hundreds of sketches and water colors, many the treasured possessions of friends and family members around the U.S.
She was the subject of three one-man shows, was an invited artist for juried exhibits in Portland, New York, Salem, Medford and several other west coast cities. Her works have hung in galleries in Oregon and California including the Portland Art Museum. She also donated works to support fund raising auctions and events for local charities and galleries.
During the years between 1968 through 1985 she turned her skills toward commercial graphics, radio and print advertising, and television production working as an advertising consultant for banking firms and several local businesses. She also was requested to create a series of detailed drawings to illustrate a breakthrough medical procedure and was published in medical technical journals.
She is survived by a sister, Florence Tripp (Portland); a son, Tom Hudson (San Jose, CA); a daughter, Heidi Baer (Folsom, CA); and two granddaughters, Ashley and Amy Baer.
A Memorial service is being planned for mid-October.
Eddie Lyndol Leftrick
The memorial service for Eddie Lyndol Leftrick will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at The Apostolic Faith Church, Medford. Pastor Tom Pricskett will be officiating.
Mr. Leftrick, 72, of Medford, died Wednesday (Sept. 8, 2004) at Rogue Valley Medical Center from cancer.
He was born on Dec. 4, 1931, in Springfield, TN to Eddie and Betty Bernice Leftrick. On May 14, 1959, in Friedberg, Germany, he married
th former Traudel Beer, who survives.
Mr. Leftrick retired as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army after serving 22 years. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He worked at Medco until his retirement in 1992.
Mr. Leftrick enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.
In addition to his wife, Traudel, Eddie is survived by his daughter, Tanya (and Craig) Motes of Forest Grove, OR; a sister, Marie Long; and a brother, Ray, both of Springfield, TN; three grandchildren, Tyler, Conner and Krista Motes; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his partners, one brother, and three sisters.
James 'Red' E. Lynch
James E. "Red" Lynch Jr., 85, passed Medical Center in Roseburg, OR after a long bout with Alzheimers.
Red was born to Lulabelle and James Luncy on May 11, 1919 in Rochester, N.Y.
He served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 during WW II in the Phillipines.
On Oct. 19, 1946 he married
Mildred Derleth of Rochester. They had a son in 1948. Red re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and served until 1953. He returned to Rochester to work for his previous employer, Eastman Kodak Co., until retiring in 1981. During his civilian life Red was an active ready reservist in the U.S. Air Force until he retired in 1979 as a Master Sergeant.
Mille and Red settled in Southern Oregon for the past 10 years. Most of his spare time was spent fishing, hunting, playing golf and traveling.
James E. Lynch Jr. is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred; his his son, Ronald both of Central Point; his sister, Bernice Moylan; plus several nieces and nephews.
Funeral masses will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church in Central Point, and at the Roseburg VA Medical Center's Chapel in October.
Arrangements: Chapel of the Roses, Roseburg, OR.
Mel Weaver
Mel Weaver, 76, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 6, 2004.
Mel was born July 23, 1928 in Baker, OR.
He retired from Pacific Power in 1990 following 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, MJ (Serry), whom he married
on May 23, 1981; son, Ric Weaver, daughters, Gala Weaver; Sharla Gemma; stepdaughters, Crystal Coles and Peggy Hawk; four grandchildren and two brothers, Carl and James Weaver.
Arrangements: Abbey Funeral.
Molly L. Wilson
Molly L. Wilson, after a valiant struggle with bi-polar disorder died of natural causes at her home in Portland on Monday Sepember 6, 2004.
She was born in Eugene, OR July 27, 1950. She moved to Medford with her family in 1951 residing here until 1970 when she made her home in Portland.
She attended Southern Oregon College and Portland Community College. She was a life long animal lover.
While a young woman she owned horses and taught youngsters both western and dressage riding. In her later years she participated in the Portland Dove Lewis program training Service and Therapy dogs and cats. She was most proud of her two white American Huskies which she took to homes for children and the elderly. She is survived by her parents H. Dewey and Gloria Wilson; her brothers, H. Dewey Wilson III of Medford, and James B. Wilson of Portland, Dr. Edwin C. Cadman of Honolulu, HI, Mark L. Cadman of Yellowstone Park, WY; her aunt, Wilma Jeanne Swartz of Muskegon, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Her mother Donna Wilson (Ackley) predeceased her.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dove Lewis, 1984 N.W. Pettygrove, Portland, OR 97202.
A memorial service for Molly will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Portland Mausoleum.
Sally Corona
Services for Sally will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at Touvelle Park.
Salley died at Medford Rehabilitation on Sept. 3, 2004.
She was born on Dec. 26, 1935 in Corona, CA. She moved six years ago to Eagle Point from Corona, CA.
Survivors include: a son, Michael Corona; a daughter, Brenda Burks; a brother Frank Self; a sister, Virginia Sale; four grandsons; and six great-granddaughters.
Leo L. Robertson
Leo L. Robertson, 69 died Sept. 2, 2004 at Fernwood, Idaho. He was born June 7, 1935 to Fred and Mary (Booher) Robertson at Klamath Falls, Oregon.
He grew up in Klamath Falls and graduated from High School there with the class of 1954. He married
Lois VanHook shortly after graduation.
Mr. Robertson started working for the So. Pacific and Great Northern Railroad as a car man. He was divorced in 1968. He was promoted to foreman of cars with the railroad in 1969. He married
Alberta (Ally) Hinton in 1970 in Reno, Nevada. They made their home at Klamath Falls, OR. He was transferred to Mandan N.D. in 1971 with the railroad and again transferred to Missoula, Montana in 1976. In 1981, he transferred with the railroad to Seattle, Wash. He became disabled in 1983. He moved to Fernwood, Idaho in 1984.
He was a member of the Fernwood Community Bible Church.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife Ally at the family home in Fernwood, ID; sons, Rick Robertson of Lincoln, NE, Randy Robertson of Klamath Falls; his step-son Blen Hinton of Medford; daughter Cindy Bales of Klamath Falls; step-daughter Tina Kaikaka of Henderson, NV; his brother Everett "Tiny" Robertson of Talent; his sisters, Alice Robertson of Medford, and Violet Morgan of Sacramento, CA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Delbert, Howard and Raymond Robertson and sister Elsie Batelaan.
Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. at the Fernwood Community. Bible Church, with Rev. Brian Primer officiating.
The family suggests memorials to the Fernwood Community Bible Church, P.O. Box 534 Fernwood, ID 83830.
Arrangements: Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries, ID.
Robert Granville Holt
Robert Granville Holt, 72 of Medford passed way on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Providence Medford Medical Center. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oregon Cancer Society or Diabetes Association.
Mr. Holt was born on March 29, 1932 in Lubbock, TX to Orvie and Eula (Cooper) Holt. On June 10, 1957 in Reno, NV he married
Manda Le Ferren. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1968 from Springfield, Oregon.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1955 as a Staff Sergeant in Okinawa. He was in the Army Reserves until 1960 when he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Holt worked at Alber's Feed from 1968-1981 and then for the Grange Coop. from 1981-1997.
Robert enjoyed computers. He was very proud of his family, including his children and their spouses and all the grandchildren. Most of all he was a good husband and father.
Survivors include his wife, Manda Le Holt of Medford; two daughters, Jenny (Daren) Cone of Shady Cove, Kathy Compton (Calvin Meadows) of Snohomish, WA; one son, Tim (Tammy) Holt of Central Point; four grandchildren, Eric Compton, Jeremy Cone, Sam Cone, James Cone; two sisters, Cissy (Darrell) Montgomery of Eugene, Jenita (Keith) Elliott of Eugene. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and a son, Danny Holt.
Arrangements by: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford.
A Good Man
Now watches over us
A Good Man
Defended our Country with honor and served us well
A Good Man
Married the woman of his dreams
A Good Man
Worked hard and devoted his life to family and children
A Good Man
Fought the battle long and hard
A Good Man
Has said, I have to go but I'll see you soon
A Good Man
Says hello to his son and parents
A Good Man
Now watches over us
A Good Man
We'll see again. By his daughter, Kathy
Vona Lee Nyjordet
The gravesite service for Vona Lee Nyjordet will be at 12:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 16, at Jacksonville Cemetary. Lama Pema Clark will officiate.
Ms. Nyjordet, 55, died Sept. 9, at her home.
Memorial contributions may be made to, the KSC Buddist Meditation Ctr, 147 Granite St., Ashland, OR, or a charity of your choice.
She was born on Dec. 4, 1949 in Ashland, OR, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Addy. She lived in the Rogue Valley since May 1997.
Ms. Nyjordet worked at Medford Disability Office as a Case Manager.
She enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, fishing, camping, music, reading and writing.
Survivors include her former husband, Barry Nyjordet of Pensacola, FL; her mother, Connie Mortenson of Chico, CA; one son, Philip Nyjordet of AR; two sisters, Val McClung of Fortuna, CA, Vicki Bullene of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Rick Addy of Fortuna, CA. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Addy, and brother Mickey Addy.
A gathering immediately following the service will be at the Bella Union, 170 W. Calif, St., Jacksonville.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.
