System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Marjorie B. Danner
12/16/1914 - 2/27/2011
Marjorie Harms Danner, 96, died peacefully of natural causes in her daughter's home in Ashland, OR, on February 27, 2011 with her four children nearby. She lived a vibrant, full and healthy life dedicated to her family and her many gardens.
Marjorie was born in Lily Lake, IL, on December 16, 1914, and grew up in Rochelle, IL - the daughter of local businessman Herman Harms and his wife, Sydna. At the age of 20, while playing piano sheet music in the window of a local music store, she met her future husband, Nevin Earle Danner, a recent Harvard College graduate who was the new editor of the local newspaper. married in Washington, DC, on February 16, 1937, the couple briefly owned and operated a newspaper in Lititz, PA, and bicycle shop in Cambridge, MA, before Nevin graduated from Lancaster Theological Seminary. They lived in Homewood, IL, and Milton, PA, before Evansville, New Harmony, Cynthiana and Bloomington, IN. Nevin was an Evangelical & Reformed/United Church of Christ minister. During their time in Evansville (1950-1963), he served as Executive Secretary of the Evansville Council of Churches, while Marjorie created several school-related initiatives focused on student leadership and international learning. From 1963-1967, they lived in New Harmony, IN, where they worked to revitalize that community's tradition as a center of ideas and innovation. At the time of Nevin's death in 1974, they were both actively involved in Campus Ministries at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Marjorie soon moved to Vallejo, CA, to be near her sister. In 1996, she moved finally to Ashland, OR, to live near her daughter.
Throughout her life, Marjorie was an avid gardener, active follower of world issues, a strong and independent woman many of whose ideas were ahead of her time. Her extended family and many friends will greatly miss her indomitable spirit and loving heart. Marjorie was preceded in death by her brother (Jerry Harms), sister (Lois Tigan) and husband (Nevin). She is survived by her older brother (Robert Harms); children: Bryant (Judi), William (Gillian), Katharine, John (Nancy Pietrafesa); and seven grandchildren: Debra Danner, Susanna Danner, Charles Danner (Oli Dehghan), Nick Hershman, Eliot Danner, Christopher Danner and William Danner.
A gathering in her memory will be held in Ashland, OR, on April 30, 2011. Interment will be at the Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marjorie's memory can be made to the Ashland Schools Foundation Endowment Fund, 100 Walker Ave., Ashland, OR, 97420 or at the ASF website: www.ashlandschoolsfoundation.org.
Archie R. Titus, Jr.
A private family memorial service is planned for ARCHIE R. TITUS, JR., who passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at his Ashland residence. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Mr. Titus was born July 27, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Archie and Muriel (Ramsdell) Titus. He served in the U. S. Navy. On April 21, 1948 in Lynn, Massachusetts he married the former Sarah E. Land, who survives.
Archie was a member of the Adventist Church and his primary focus in life was his family.
Survivors in addition to his wife Sarah include three children, Debra Cowan, David and Ronald Titus; one sister, Muriel Greene; three grandchildren, Chad Cowan, Megan Rukkíla, and Brent Cowan; one great-grandchild, Brayden Cowan. He was preceded in death by son Albert Spencer Titus.
William Donald Mackin,
1937-2011
Early on April 20, 2011, W. Don Mackin passed away unexpectedly while sleeping at home in Ashland, Oregon.
Don's life was filled with loved ones, great accomplishments and many adventures. He lived many lives in one through various business pursuits, public leadership and family transitions. Born December 7, 1937 in San Francisco, California to Vernon and Vera Mackin, Don grew up in San Bruno. Between 1955 and 1961, he served two years in the United States Air Force Reserves in Texas, earned his B.A. in Finance from Washington State University, and married Carol Ann Haddock (Lange), of Moscow, Idaho. The couple lived awhile in San Francisco and Seattle where Don initiated his career in banking and as a CPA, with post-graduate work in accounting. They returned to Moscow to raise their children Brian (1962) and Darla Kaye (1967). They divorced in 1984. Don worked in Cable TV management for 15 years, followed by 12 years as Co-owner of Palouse Properties, Inc. (with Betty Jo Neill Hilliard). He represented his industries on the Idaho Commission for Public Broadcasting and the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, including as president. He traveled in Japan and Taiwan. Don's passion for public and community service led him to Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Councilman, Mayor of Moscow, and then two terms as Idaho State Senator. He chaired the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council and served on the Idaho Humanities Council and the Foundation for Parks and Lands. He also chaired the Regional Airport board and Latah Alliance for the Mentally Ill board.
During Don's second term in the Senate, Elisabeth Zinser arrived in Moscow (1989) as President of the University of Idaho. Helping to introduce her to the community and state, he found a wonderful colleague and friend, soon to become his life partner. They married on July 14, 1991 in the new University Arboretum. Their life together took them on a 22-year adventure from Moscow to Lexington, Kentucky, and eventually to the Rogue Valley of Oregon in July 2001. They traveled to the east coast, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, Ireland, England, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and South Africa. They immersed themselves in their institutions and communities, local cultures and geographies, formed many friendships and found ways to give back through service. Having attained his real estate license, Don worked in commercial property management for Rosenstein Development, LLC in Lexington, and served on the Opera Company Board. He pursued training and work in mediation. In the Rogue Valley, Don provided commercial real estate advice for Lithia Motors and served on various boards, often as chairman: The Ashland YMCA, Ashland Community Hospital Foundation (receiving the 2009 Distinguished Service Award), Providence Medical Center, Craterian Performances Company, Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, SOU Schneider Museum of Art, Raider Athletics, Ashland Fiber Network, Ashland Housing Commission, Ashland Facilities Master Plan, Ashland-At-Home, and the Public Safety Bond Committee. Upon retirement, they ramped up time in the wilderness and performing arts, took classes each term, helped with campaigns and fund raisers, and lingered more with family and friends.
Family was Don's top priority. While enjoying his many careers and surroundings, travel and political-legal thriller fiction, he took greatest pleasure and pride in those who he held closest to his heart. As a father, he was a voice of reason, always fair, always encouraging and forever proud. He lived his own childhood along with his grandchildren, while giving them soft, firm guidance and inspiration. As a husband, he was a true and loyal partner, deeply loving and patient, and always a gentleman. He was a man of integrity, conviction, grace, strength and compassion. His unconditional love and support will remain with us all.
Don is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elisabeth Zinser, his children, Brian Mackin (Andrea) and Darla Kaye Sylvester (Jeff), his former wife Carol Anne Lange (Jerry), his grandchildren Conner (18), Kelsey (16), Ian (13) and Kate (11) Mackin, and Amanda Rose (19) and Randy (16) Sylvester, and extended family. His friends, family and colleagues reach across California, Oregon, Kentucky, Idaho and Washington.
Funeral services in Oregon will be held at the Craterian Theatre in Medford on May 7 at 10:30 am. Services in Idaho will be held in the Administration Building Auditorium of the University of Idaho in Moscow on May 15 at 1:00 pm. Receptions will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the SOU Foundation (www.soufoundation.org) for annual Raider Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Awards or to the University of Idaho Foundation (www.uidahofoundation.org/giving) for a Don Mackin Tree planting and the Zinser-Mackin Arboretum Endowment.
Arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home.
Douglas Charles Forrest
Douglas Charles Forrest, 69, passed away February 9, 2012. Born March 12, 1942, in Coos Bay, Ore., he was the second son of Charles Forrest and Eleanor Forrest ne Brown. He moved with his family to Ashland, Ore., in 1958.
Doug was everyone's friend. He was an Ashland High School football star who subsequently went to Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, Calif., where he met his former wife, Christina Samerjan. A talented artist and musician, he led a traveled and interesting life. He was a teacher, carpenter, and a man who assisted and uplifted many.
He is survived by his daughters, Kaisa Bourgidu and Annika Forrest; his brother, Bob Forrest; sister, Jean Hartmann; and grandchildren, Aine Kennedy, Rowan Olsen and Iris Champe.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 20, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland, Ore. A private family graveside service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, OR.
Naomi Gail Lurie
Naomi Gail Lurie passed away on June 22, 2011, after two years living with cancer. She died peacefully in her home in Ashland, Ore., with friends and family by her side. Born in New York City, N.Y., on June 29, 1960, Naomi was a fabulous mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, master gardener, and gifted math teacher.
Naomi attended Bronx High School of Science and graduated from City as School, both in New York City. She came to Oregon as a teenager, and spent her early adult life in the mountains of Southern Oregon and Northern California, where she lived in Williams, Ore., and Ashland, Ore., and in the 1980s, was a member of the Riverspirit community.
Naomi received a bachelor of arts in math and a master of arts in teaching from Southern Oregon University. A passionate high school math teacher, she taught in Hawaii, at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani, Kamehameha High School in Kea'au and in Oregon, at a variety of schools, culminating her teaching career at St. Mary's High School in Medford, Ore.
Naomi served as a hub to her community, a person to whom young people gravitated in order to gain wisdom, humor, unconditional love and compassion. Her love had no limits. Naomi saw the beauty of the world in the order of mathematics, the cycle of her gardens and in the infinite possibilities of the children she touched.
Naomi is survived by her beautiful sons, Raven Vision Lurie and Paho Lurie-Gregg; her stepdaughters, Angela and Violet San Filippo; her goddaughters, Ea Moulton and Sita Jacobson; her godson, Sol Estin; her father, Alfred Lurie; siblings, Leib, Sara, Rebecca and Samuel; her four grandsons, Isaiah, Demetri, Liam and Kaden; her seven nieces and nephews; and a large community of friends and chosen family, including many children whom she helped raise.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Naomi's name to Hearts With a Mission, www.heartswithamission.org, a Jackson County shelter for homeless teens.
A memorial will be conducted at Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, Ore., on Friday, June 24, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., with internment at Scenic Hills Cemetery in Ashland to follow. Family will be receiving guests at Naomi's home following the funeral and through the weekend, from 4:00 p.m. to dusk.
Nathan Miles Dix
A memorial service will be held at 2pm April 30 at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland, OR.
He was born Jan 18, 1977 in Rochester, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1997.
After moving to Eugene, OR he attended Lane Community College. He worked as a cook and finishing carpenter. He married Jennifer Conley Nov 22, 2003, in Coburg, OR; they divorced in 2006.
Nathan loved nature, ferrets, art, photography and skydiving.
Survivors include his parents, Gary and Karen Dix of Talent, OR; and two brothers, Shawn Dix of Rochester, MN, and Conan Dix of Mesa, AZ.
Memorials to Oregon Tiger Sanctuary, P.O. Box 458, Eagle Point, Oregon, 97524.
www.oregontigersanctuary.org
Alex Sixkiller
Alex Sixkiller passed away October 18, 2011in Medford, Oregon. A full blood Cherokee, Alex was born on January 19, 1915, in Stilwell, Oklahoma and was raised on his family’s farm. He attended Haskell Indian School where he discovered a skill for baking that friends and family enjoyed the rest of his life.
Alex served eight years in the U.S. Army as a drill sergeant during World War II before moving his family to Ashland, Oregon in 1953. He worked in lumber mills in the Rogue Valley for many years.
Alex loved his flower and vegetable gardens but his real love was sports. He could be seen at Ashland High School games well after his own children had graduated and made a point of attending his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s games, wherever they were along the West Coast. He followed the Washington Huskies with a passion and could recall great plays and games as if they happened yesterday.
Alex was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Stella in 1999; his parents, George and Annie (Doublehead); a sister, Sadie; and brothers Gano, Ray and Allen.
He is survived by his family: Peggy Farrar (Richard), Cottonwood, California; John Rhodes, Grants Pass, Oregon; George Anne Counts (Bob), Phoenix, Oregon; Sonny Sixkiller (Denise), Seattle, Washington; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild; and many nephews, nieces and extended family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Southern Oregon Chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon.
There will be a viewing on Monday, October 24, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and a funeral service on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, 1811 Ashland Street, Ashland, Oregon. Interment will follow at Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland.
Neva E. Lohman-Heard
Neva Eleanor (Witters) Lohman Heard departed our world early February 17, 2012, with her usual strength and grace. She lives on in our hearts, our daily lives, and the ties among those who loved her.
That so dear and loving a mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, grandmother and friend came from such a hard early life in a part of what made Neva remarkable. Born in Dahlgren, Ill., September 3, 1915, Neva lost her mother at age two, her young brother a year later, and her father when she was five. She lived with a succession of relatives in various southern Illinois and Iowa towns before graduating from Colo, Iowa High School at 16 and leaving to look for work in Colorado.
Neva was working as a bookkeeper for Woolworth's in Alamosa, Colo., when a newly arrived store manager, Al Lohman, recognized his lifemate and eventually talked her into marriage.
After transfers to many cities throughout the West, Neva and Al, with their three children, made Ashland, Ore., their home in 1950. With John and Libby Yaple, they owned and ran Parkview Department Store for 25 years with indispensable help from a faithful staff, many of whom became lifelong friends.
Four years after Al's death in 1987, Neva married Wayne Heard. By the time Wayne passed away in 2000, his brother and sister-in-law and his children and grandchildren had become an important part of Neva's life.
Neva was inordinately proud of her children and grandchildren, leading them to want to be worthy of her confidence in them. Her strong political views played a large part in her children's interest in public and community service. Not only her compassion, love and humor, but also her strong values, self-discipline and self-sufficiency were magnets and models for friends as well as family.
Neva leaves behind daughter, Diane (Bob) Levison, of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; son Denis (Ellen) Lohman, of Devon, Pa.; son, David (Tami) Lohman, of Medford, Ore.; like-a-son, Bob Ludwig; stepdaughter, Marlene (Val) Blanding; stepson, Buzz (Lindsay) Heard; stepson, Fred (Jeanne) Heard; grandchildren, Ali, Adam, Dave (Jennifer), and Debra Lohman, Jenny (Erik) Ernstrom, Scott (Sarah) Levison, Eric (Staci) Levison, Kristi (Greg) Schoenfield, Rick, Jeff and Brian Blanding, and Becca, Nate, Bonnie, David (Pam) and Stacey Heard; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Neva's life will be held Saturday, February 25, 2:00 p.m., at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, 1811 Ashland Street. In lieu of flowers, Neva's family suggests a contribution to Ashland Home Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 1970 Ashland Street, Suite 1, Ashland, OR 97520.
Robert W. Varney
A graveside service for Robert William Varney will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, OR.. Mr. Varney, 85, of Ashland, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at home.
He was born April 3, 1925 in Livermore, California the son of Cora and Henry Varney. During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Force where he attained the rank of Corporal. Following his discharge he attended mechanic school and later moved to Ashland.
On December 30, 1951 in Ashland, he married Marianne L. Clary who survives.
Mr. Varney operated a logging truck and later worked for the Ford Garage in Ashland as a mechanic. He was a fireman with the Ashland Fire Department for 22 years.
He enjoyed hiking, camping, motorcycle riding, rafting, and driving. Robert was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: two sons, David A. Varney of Centennial, CO and Ronald L. Varney of Cave Junction, OR; a sister, Nelda Mallory of Danville, OR; six grandchildren; and 3 great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Henry.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Community Hospital Hospice, 1970 Ashland Street, Suite #1, Ashland, OR 97520.
Florence A. Robinson
Florence Alma Robinson, 94, of Ashland, OR passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
She was born on May 24th 1917 in Norden, Nebraska to John and Ethel Nissen. On April 11th 1942 she married Eddie E. Robinson also of Norden, Nebraska. They were married 68 years at the time of Eddie’s death in 2010.
She taught school in Nebraska before moving to Ashland, OR in 1962. She continued teaching 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary until her retirement in 1979.
After her retirement Florence & Eddie enjoyed many winters with family and friends in Tecopa, CA. her passions included preparing Sunday dinners for her family and friends, Bible studies, playing cards with friends, quilting and doing crafts.
Florence never met a stranger, she took many under her wing. She was always a gracious hostess.
She is survived by a daughter Linda Francis (Lyal Field) of Medford, OR., two sons Eldon (Marilynn), Skip (Janice) Robinson, both of Ashland. 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 4 sisters (Violet, Freda, Audrey and Alta Jean). She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Johnny and sister Dorothy.
Diane M. Baldrica
Diane M. Baldrica, 77, of Ashland, died Wednesday, May 11, 1011 at the Providence Medford Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1933 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Marguerite and Adolph Della Santina.
Diane was a loving wife, mother and friend who attracted people with her charm, intelligence and sense of humor. She was a beloved resident of the Mountain Meadows community, avid bridge player and expert knitter.
She is survived by: Husband of 55 years, Donald; children, Marianne, Alicia (Ken), Don (Katy) and Christine; sisters, Marianne Matthews and Alice Della Santina; grandchildren Owen, Luke, Gareth and Hope.
The memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland, 2001 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland.
Memorial contributions may be made to ACCESS of Jackson County, www.accesshelps.org
Dennis Livingston Saylor
At 1545 hours on 24 February 2012, Dennis Livingston Saylor lost his battle with PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis) and slipped into his Savior’s arms with a quiet sigh, while surrounded by members of his family.
Born 6 March 1944, Denny graduated from Conemaugh Township High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1962. He joined the United States Army in 1966. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Methodist College while in service, he continued on to Officer’s Candidate School. He worked in logistics and military intelligence as an instructor for the Officer’s Advanced Course and Chief of the ULCC in Rome, Italy. He was a Viet Nam veteran, being awarded the Bronze Star for his service in-country.
After retiring from the Army in 1990 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Denny worked as a defense contractor for several years while earning his Master’s Degree in Education and Human Resource Development. He briefly taught middle school in the Newport News, Virginia area before developing and opening a homeless veteran’s shelter with his wife, La Dawna and several other dedicated veterans who cared so much for their own broken warriors.
Denny brought La Dawna back to the Rogue Valley in October of 1999 where they ultimately settled on a hilltop in Ashland and he lived his final days.
Denny leaves his wife of 28 years, La Dawna, daughter Sharyn (Russ) Young, his sons, Scott Allen (Kathie), Steve (Lindsey) Scott Geoffrey (Gloria) and Michael (Rachel) Sinks; his sisters, Ruby (Lynn) Poole and Lindy (Dick) Lloyd; brother-in-law, Jerry Kucera; 23 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and four faithful companions, Ricci, Lace, Maxi and Bandy. He was preceded in death by his mother Audrey, his father Victor, and a brother Victor.
We will miss you Sweetheart, Father, Grampa, Friend and mentor.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 2, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, 1811 Ashland Street, Ashland, Oregon followed by a potluck at the family home at 230 Mobile Drive, Ashland, Oregon. For information or directions call 541-482-6176.
Barbara Bayouth
Bobbie "Sito" Bayouth passed away Wed, February 2, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1927, in Salinas, Calif. In 1943, she met the handsome and gregarious Fred L. Bayouth, at an army dance and they married the following year. Bobbie and Fred owned and operated several grocery stores in Salinas for over 20 years. In 1994, they moved to Ashland to be near their son, Rick S. and his family.
Bobbie was always active and made everything she did look easy. Never turning down a request for help, she did what needed doing, whether it was painting a house or landscaping a yard. Although she rarely spent time on herself, Bobbie loved to read. She enjoyed going to the movies, sewing, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Bobbie lived a life full of quiet grace; she was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed
She is survived by her son, Rick (Margy); grandson, Fred (Marisa Real); and granddaughter, Robin (Bill Choy).
The family would like to thank Ashland Hospice and Bobbie's caregivers for their loving care and support. A family graveside service will be held later in February. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ashland Hospice.
Bonita Billings
Bonita Marie Billings was born on July 12, 1983 in Ashland, Oregon to Tim and Patty Billings. She passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, November 20, 2011. Her sudden and unexpected passing has left her family, friends, and colleagues brokenhearted.
Bonnie graduated from Ashland High School in 2001. She began college at SOU the fall of 2001. In 2003 Bonnie was diagnosed with cancer. Throughout her treatment and recovery she remained strong and determined not to let the cancer rule her life. She became an eight-year cancer survivor and went on to earn her Bachelor of Education degree in 2008. One year later she received her Master of Education degree including endorsements in Math, Reading, and English as a Second Language (ESL). 2009/2010 school year she was employed by the Rogue River School District as the ESL teacher and the reading specialist. This school year she was employed as a teacher at LOGOS Charter School for the Medford School District.
Bonnie loved her family, her job and her menagerie of animals. She loved to read, knit, make things for her friends and family, and to spend time with her friends. She spent most of her summers helping her father with his hay business. Bonnie treasured her close-knit family and looked forward to any occasion for a family get-together.
Her father and mother, Tim and Patty Billings and her sister Brianna; her grandparents Wayne and Doris Wiley and several Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and close friends survive Bonnie.
Bonnie we will always love you and never forget you. Your passing was the saddest day of our life.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25th, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, 175 North Main St., Ashland.
