Obituaries
Lenore Payne
Apr 19, 2008
Lenore Verone Payne Lenore Verone Payne was born May 14, 1914, in Iola, Kans., to Arthur Christopher Leigh and Serena Jean Harland Leigh. She passed away peacefully on April 19, 2008, in Ashland. She would have been 94 in May. Lenore eloped with and married Delmar Emerson Payne, the son of Daniel Emerson Payne and Grace Emily Sutton Payne, on...
Patricia Geren
Apr 17, 2008
Patricia Geren The memorial service for Patricia D. Geren, 84, of Eagle Point, Ore., will be at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Medford. Patricia was born August 12, 1923, in Springfield, Ore. On June 7, 1943, in Medford, Ore., she married Donald C. Geren who preceded in 2000. She taught Home Economics at...
Valerie Jean Smith
Apr 9, 2008
Valerie Jean Smith February 16, 1947 - April 9, 2008 Valerie will be missed and memories of her will be fondly cherished for the rest of our lives. She is survived by her husband, Rob; two sons, Greg and Gary; four grandchildren, Dillon, Kaylen, Riley, and Reese; her mother and father, Ralph and Dorothy; and sister, Vrenda. She was active...
Margaret Laurel Duarte
Apr 6, 2008
In Loving Memory of Margaret Laurel Duarte "Ammie" March 27, 1944 - April 6, 2008 She was born in Canby, Ore. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to those who knew and loved her. Her family was her passion. She will be greatly missed by those who cherished her. She is preceded by her husband of 35...
John Lee Byrne
Apr 4, 2008
John Lee Byrne John Lee Byrne, 93, of Medford, Ore., died Sunday, May 4, 2008. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford. 773-6162. www.hillcrestmortuary.com
Ruth Elizabeth Elbert/Woolhiser
Apr 4, 2008
Ruth E. Elbert/Woolhiser Ruth, 94, passed away, Friday. She was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on December 7, 1913. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1961 and worked for Safeway Market until retirement. Ruth was a unique woman who married twice. Her first husband was Ray Elbert and her second husband was Glenn Woolhiser. They were both wonderful men,...
Mary Helen Arnspiger Taylor
Mar 31, 2008
Mary Helen Arnspiger Taylor January 11, 1914-March 31,2008 Mary Helen Arnspiger Taylor and her twin sister, Bertha Jane Arnspiger Straus were seventh generation twins born on January 11,1914. Her father, Olen Arnspiger was a City of Medford Public Works Director. Her mother Helen, a teacher, was active in the Methodist church, and was a founding member of the Medford Garden...
Doris Corrine Swindler
Mar 29, 2008
Dorris Corrine Swindler Dorris Corrine Swindler was peacefully taken by our Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2008, and was surrounded by family as she went forward. The cause of death was "living a long life." She was born on August 24, 1925 in Bellfouche, S.D. to Clarence and Mabel Cooper. She was the youngest of 10 children and is survived...
Wilson Ettinger
Mar 27, 2008
Wilson Adolph Ettinger Wilson Adolph Ettinger, 90, of Medford, Ore., died March 27, 2008. Arrangements: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Ore. 773-6162. www.hillcrestmortuary.com
Steve Green
Mar 26, 2008
Steve Green Steve Green, 47, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Phoenix, Ore., as the result of an automobile accident. Steve was born in Alturas, Calif., on April 6, 1960 to parents, Donald and Pauline Green. Steve moved to Medford in 1998 from Roseville, Calif. Steve enjoyed watching auto racing, rebuilding cars and street rods. Survivors include his parents, Donald...
Esther Olmstead
Mar 20, 2008
Esther Lovira Olmstead Esther Lovira Olmstead was born to George and Mary Hamilton on July 12, 1915 in Tulare, California and died at 92 years of age on March 20, 2008 in Medford, Oregon. Esther is preceeded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Olmstead, of 63 years in 2006.They were married in Reno, Nevada on August 4 1944, and...
Joseph Bowdoin
Mar 19, 2008
Joseph Avery Bowdoin Joseph Avery Bowdoin, 96, former long-time resident of Shady Cove, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Grants Pass. Joseph was born in Klamath Falls on September 7, 1911 to parents, William and Eva Bowdoin. He married Margaret Arlene Tyrrell on August 24, 1941 in Rogue River. Joseph was a Pastor at various area churches and...
Georgetta Ulrey
Mar 10, 2008
Georgetta E. Ulrey A funeral service for Georgetta E. Ulrey will be held on Monday the 17th of March 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park Chapel, 2201 N Phoenix Rd., Medford. Our mom passed away March 10, 2008 at the age of 80, at her residence of Ashley Manor Cottage. Mom was born on December 10, 1927 in...
Lawrence Bailey
Mar 5, 2008
Lawrence E. Bailey Lawrence E. Bailey, 85, of Gold Hill passed away, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Born in Portland, Ore., on June 30, 1922 to parents, Ernest and Margaret Bailey. Lawrence retired from the bakery business after 42 years. His hobbies included gardening, model trains, camping and gold dredging. Survivors include long-time companion, Madeline Bozenski; son, Tim Bailey; stepson, Ted...
Betty Lou Lyman
Feb 27, 2008
Betty Lou Lyman Betty Lou Lyman, 87, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Betty was born on June 3, 1920 to parents, Frank and Anna Stierwalt in Savonburg, Kans. She married Lawrence "Larry" Lyman in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 15, 1987. Betty and Larry moved to the Rogue Valley 17 years ago, from Oceanside, Calif. She...
Othon Campos
Feb 23, 2008
Othon Perez Campos Othon Perez Campos was born July 16, 1950, and passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Campos; eight sons, Othon Jr. (Robert), Thomas, Alex, Jose, Othon Jr. (Rudy), Richie, Eric, Randy; and several grandchildren. He worked at Medford Fabrication for nearly 10 years and to them...
Lavona Manuel
Feb 20, 2008
LaVona Manuel-McIlvain 1916-2008 LaVona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. No services are planned, she will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asante Hospice. Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford, Ore. 541-773-6162. www.hillcrestmortuary.com
Raymond Miller
Feb 9, 2008
Ray Miller Ray Miller was born on September 25, 1933 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents, Jack and Gertrude Miller, who preceded him in death. He died on February 9, 2008. Ray will be remembered at a memorial service on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 South Oakdale, Medford. Ray leaves behind his...
Ann Katzenbach
Feb 5, 2008
Ann Katzenbach Ann Katzenbach, 93, of Medford passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Ann was born to parents Walter and Leola Swing in Ashland on July 4, 1914. She married John Henry Katzenbach in Medford on June 20, 1937 and together they raised 3 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and son, William Katzenbach. Ann...
James "Jimmy" Baxter
Jan 27, 2008
James "Jimmy" Baxter A memorial service will be held for James "Jimmy" Henry Baxter at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland with Fr. Sean M. Weeks officiating. James Baxter, 79, of Port Angeles, died peacefully at the Rogue Valley Hospital in Medford on Sunday, January 27, 2008. He was...
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