Ann Meierhoff Reese
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland for Ann Meierhoff Reese, 94, of Ashland, who died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at Ashland Community Hospital.
The Rev. Anthony Schultz of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate.
Mrs. Reese was born Jan. 7, 1908 in Eureka, Kan., to Perry O'Byrne and the former Elizabeth Eisman. she married Raymond Meierhoff on Nov. 9, 1928. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1960. In 1965, she married Lee Reese, who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1965.
She came to Ashland in 1969 from Desert Hot Springs, Calif. for 25 years she worked for ACCESS, Inc. Loves and Fishes as a meal site manager.
Survivors include her son, Darryl Meierhoff of Ashland; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a son, Raymond Meierhoff Jr., preceded her in death in 1925. Two sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland.
Michel Marie Dubé
Memorial services for Michel Marie Dubé are scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland. The Rev. Anne K. Bartlett will officiate.
Ms. Dubé, of Jacksonville, died Thursday at Providence Medford Medical Center. She was 55.
Ms. Dubé was born Aug. 4 1946 in Covina, Calif. She graduated from Phoenix High School in 1964 and four years later from Oregon State University with a bachelor of science degree in clothing and textiles. She received her master's degree in child development at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. in 1973.
She served as a social service specialist with the Oregon Department of Human Resources, services to children and families in Medford. She enjoyed church, community involvement, travel and playing the piano.
She is survived by her fiancé Jorn Muller of Fortuna, Calif., her daughter Martha Beebe of Portland, her parents John P. and Martha Dubé of Medford, three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial contributions can be sent to the Jacksonville Library, 170 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, Ore., 97530. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Memory Gardens Mortuary in Medford.
James "Jimmy" Albert Davis, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002 at the Central Neighborhood Church in Phoenix for James "Jimmy" Albert Davis, Jr., 37, of Medford, who died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Pastor Rod Howell will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Southern Oregon University Foundation, Outdoor Program/Climbing, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Ore. 97520.
Mr. Davis was born Feb. 9, 1965 in Medford to James Albert Davis Sr. and Virgie Lee St. Clair.
He graduated from North Medford High School in 1984, Southern Oregon University in 1996, and Oregon Institute of Technology in 2000. He was a geotechnical engineer with CAL-TRANS out of Redding, Calif. Mr. Davis was an avid outdoor sports enthusiast and enjoyed water skiing, snowmobiles, mountain and ice climbing.
Survivors include his parents, James A. Davis, Sr. and Virgie Lee St. Clair of Medford; sisters, Wanda White of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Judy Slater of Bandon; and many nieces, nephew and cousins.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Ashland.
Gerald E. Cronk
Gerald E. Cronk, 83, of Talent, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Providence Hospital in Medford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Ashland.
Mary I. Burkleo
Mary I. Burkleo, 85, of Ashland, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in her home. The memorial services will be at 7 p.m., on Sunday, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 660 Frances Lane, Ashland. Entombment will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2002 at Memory Gardens Memorial Park.
Mrs. Burkleo was born Nov. 25, 1916 in Westminster, Md. She married Ernest Odell Burkleo on July 12, 1936 in Westminster, Md. They moved from La Mesa, Calif. to the Rogue Valley in 1988.
As a young woman, she was a bookkeeper in a department store. She and her husband operated a filling station, opened a wonderful toy store called "The Valentine House" and owned apartment buildings and rentals. She enjoyed sewing, decorating cakes, doll collecting and antiques. She was a good friend, and a kind person and a wonderful person.
Survivors include a son Ernest O. Burkleo Jr. of El Cajon, Calif.; four daughters Mary Kathleen Swarts of Ashland, Jo Ann Fisher of Raleigh, N.C., Evelyn Carol Plescia of Chesterfield, Mo., Linda Kristin Kingston of Shelburne, Vt.; a brother Norval C. Leffert of La Mesa, Calif.; a sister Evelyn Himmel of Burbank, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitations will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, at the Memory Gardens Mortuary in Medford. Funeral arrangements are held by Memory Gardens Mortuary.
Arthur Eugene "Gene" Gall
An informal gathering to celebrate life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the residence of Arthur Eugene "Gene" Gall, 69, who died Sunday, April 28, 2002 in Reno, Nev.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Early Bird Lions Club, P.O. Box 1331, Ashland, Ore. 97520.
Mr. Gall was born Sept. 26, 1932 in Spokane, Wash. to Arthur and Grace (Olsen) Gall. He spent the early years of his life on his grandparent's farm in Usk, Wash. As a teenager he moved with his father and step-mother, Leona B. Gall, to Redmond, Wash. where he graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1950.
He attended Everett Junior College before being drafted into the army. Mr. Gall never referred to himself as "being drafted." Rather, he said "his neighbors asked him to serve." In 1957, while stationed in Paris, France, he married Denise Zimmerlin of Colmar, France, who survives.
He served over 20 years in the army signal corps, including tours of duty in Korea in 1961 and Vietnam in 1969-1970. He was awarded two Bronze star medals for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations in Vietnam. He retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer II in 1974.
After moving to Ashland in 1974, Mr. Gall spent many years as a real estate agent. In more recent years, he worked for Enterprise Car Rental. He was a charter member of the Ashland "Early Bird" Lions Club, and remained active in the club until his death.
He enjoyed golfing, walking his golden retriever, Haley, working outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter Dale.
His family and friends will remember him as a generous who was always willing to lend a hand to help out. He placed the highest value on hard work and personal integrity. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his wife Denise are son Ivan (Tawni) Gall of Grants Pass; daughter Michelle (Ted) Helvoigt of Phoenix, Ariz.; mother Leona Gall of Kirkland, Wash.; brothers Jim Gall of Bothell, Wash. and Steve Gall of Seattle, Wash.; and granddaughters Dave Helvoigt and soon-to-be born Alexi Gall.
Eddie Maxwell Heim
The graveside service for Eddie Maxwell Heim, 83, of Talent is 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2002 at Jacksonville Cemetery. Pastor Fred Sapp of the Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church in Medford will officiate.
Mr. Heim died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at his home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 698, Medford, Ore., 97501 or the Advent Christian Church, 704 Welch St., Medford, 97501.
He was born March 1, 1919 in Guthrie, Okla., to Eyer Guy and Edith (Abbott) Heim.
Mr. Heim was an Army sergeant during World War II. He moved to the Rogue Valley from Oklahoma in 1941.
On July 19, 1942 in Medford he married Maxine Joyce Childers, who survives.
He was a private detective, a night watchman, a police officer, a municipal court judge, a carpenter and a brick mason. He also was certified to teach agriculture as well as shop. He participated as a school board member.
Mr. Heim retired in 1981 from Phoenix High School after 18 years as an engineer and head custodian. He owned the Talent Feed Store and gas station. Mr. Heim was proud to be a founding member of what is now known as Jackson County Fire District No. 5. He also was a member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge.
His hobbies included enjoying life with his wife of 60 years on their ranch, spending time with his family, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife; sons Allen (and Frances) Heim of Medford and Eddie W. (and Sandy) Heim of Talent; a daughter, Judy (and Ron) Welburn of Talent; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Lee E. Garbert
Lee E. Garbert, 85, of Phoenix, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at a Medford foster care home.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002 at Trail Christian Fellowship, 18881 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point. Pastor Rick Booye and Matthew McAuliffe of Trail Christian Fellowship will be officiating. In 2003, the ashes will be buried at North Union Cemetery in Kokomo, Ind.
Memorial contributions can be made to Trail Christian Fellowship or Lynn Garbert, c/o Sylvia at TCF, P.O. Box 502, Shady Cove, Ore. 97539.
Lee E. Garbert was born May 12, 1917 in Boone County, Ind. He married the former Lynn Cowles, who survives, on May 31, 1973. He has lived in the Rogue Valley since moving from Lucerne Valley, Calif., in 1981.
Mr. Garbert was an accountant for Kokomo, Indiana's Chrysler plant, during World War II, while they made tank transmissions and rifle parts; then a public accountant; and in California, he became a Department of Defense auditor.
He was a member of Trail Christian Fellowship, the National Association of retired Federal Employees in Oregon, the Lions Club in Indiana and California, and president of Indiana's many accounting associations.
Mr. Garbert loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed reading, walking, camping and dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Garbert of Phoenix; son, Gary Garbert of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Connie Francis of Medford and Marta Mackown of Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada; step sister, Eloise Ruckman of Indiana; brother, Ed Garbert of Chatsworth, Calif.; step-brother, Woody Campbell of Columbus, Ohio; half-sister, Janet Robertson of Arp, Texas; three sisters, Helen Newman of Kokomo, Ind., Zonda Kranz of Kokomo and Edna Toutloff of Huntington, Ind.; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceded in death were his parents, Ora and Mary; a brother, Oren Wendell Garbert; and several step-siblings.
Abbey Funeral will be in charge of arrangements.
Marion Harvey Fry
Marion Harvey Fry, age 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002 at English Oaks Conv. Hospital, Modesto, Calif.
Mr. Fry was born March 8, 1919, in Cedarville, Ark. He spent most of his life in Hilt, Calif. where he was employed at Fruit Growers Supply Co. as a Lumberman for 35 years. In his retirement, 22 years ago, he resided in the Turlock, Modesto areas to be near his family. Marion was a member of the Masons in Fort Smith Arkansas, and also S.I.R.S. society. He was an avid bowler and Baseball Fan. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include son Dave Fry of Escalon, Calif.; daughter Susan Lynch of Ranger, Calif.; brother Leroy Fry of Fort Smith, Ark.; and three grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at "The Rex Club" in Yreka, Calif. Followed by a private inurnment. Memorial contributions can be made to Yreka High School/United Scholarships, In Memory of Harvey Fry, Attention: Orsula Silva, 1030 N. Street.
Allen Mortuary will be in charge of arrangements.
Vallie Bauling
Vallie Bauling, 77, of Medford, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002. Leona Mitchell of Temple Emek Shalom will be officiating.
Vallie Bauling was born April 22, 1925, in Philadelphia, Penn. She lived in the Rogue Valley for 5 years, mostly at the Mountain View Residence, Ashland.
She attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, Calif. On July 7, 1946, she married Frank Bauling, who died in 1990. She was a housewife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included reading, T.V., and spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Leonard Bauling and Becky Jenkins, and Barry Bauling and Shena Crane; two grandchildren, Tami (Bauling) Hathaway and Erin (Bauling) Mayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.
Meredith E. Durham
Meredith E. Durham, 84, died May 10, 2001 in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.
Mr. Durham was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Buffalo, Okla., and graduated from Ashland High School in 1934. Afterward, he had a long career in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Ermioni, a sister, Alberta Apenes of Ashland, and a brother, Eldon Durham of Albany, Ore.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2001, in the Kingdom Hall, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Peggy June Lee
Peggy June Lee, 80, died April 17, 2001, at her residence in Medford.
Arrangements are being made by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Rex Andrew Morgan
Rex Andrew Morgan, 44, of Colestin died May 15, 2001 in a motor vehicle accident on the Hilt-Hungry Road in California.
Arrangments are under direction of Littwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Laurel "Larry" G. Grimshaw
Laurel "Larry" G. Grimshaw, 72, died in his home in Cartersville, Ga., on May 9, 2001.
He was born on Oct. 23, 1928 and lived in Jackson County from 1968 to 1986. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years, having served in the Army Intelligence Service and in the infantry. He served in Japan, Germany, Korea, and Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Grimshaw, formerly of Ashland; two sons and one stepson, Ralph Grimshaw of Ruch, John Grimshaw of San Diego, Calif., and William Bean of Hawthorne, Nev.; two daughters and one step-daughter, Karla Katzenbach of Grants Pass, Romana Livingstone of Ashland, and Barbie Woodfin of Cartersville, Ga.; 14 grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one grandson, and one granddaughter.
Albert Timothy King
The funeral service for Albert T. King will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland. Interment
will follow at 1 p.m. at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point.
Pastor Ray Orndoff of the Clay Street Community Church of God will officiate.
Those who wish may pay their respects on Monday, June 4, 2001 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland.
Mr. King, 80, of Ashland, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland.
He was born April 20, 1921 at Sandpoint, Idaho to Charles R. and Rose O. (VanCurler) King. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS President Jackson and was discharged in 1945.
On June 2, 1953 in Ashland, he married the former Opal (Edwards) Hopkins who preceded him in death on June 23, 1998. Mr. King was co-owner/operator of Hanscom-King Logging from 1953 to 1992.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include daughters Judy King of Medford, Kathy Price of Butte Falls, Ore., Nancy Callahan of Reno, Nev., Dora Bowman of South Carolina; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Dan, and one sister, June.
Arrangements are in care of Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Ashland.
Oliver P. Mackey
There will be no services for Oliver P. Mackey, 73, who died Monday, Jun 4, 2001 at his home in Ashland. Memorial contributions may be made for all the dedicated care givers and their help at the Rogue Valley Hospice, Rogue Valley Foundation, 2825 E. Barnett Rd., Medford, Ore. 97520.
Mr. Mackey was born January 5, 1928 to Argus and Alice Beck Mackey in Rich Mountain, Ark. He was in the Navy during World War II and was a machinist for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include one brother and five sisters.
Arrangements were made at the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Ashland.
Kenneth T. Darling
A memorial service for Kenneth T. Darling will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church of Ashland with the Rev. Michael Powell officiating. A private burial will be held by the family at the Mountain View Cemetery in Ashland prior to the service.
Mr. Darling, 86, died Saturday, June 23, 2001 at Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland.
Mr. Darling was born on Dec. 6, 1914 in Oakland, Calif., to Carl Clough Darling and Cynthia Olive Tuttle.
He attended Ashland grade schools and graduated from high school in 1932. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands and a master's degree from the University of Southern California.
On August 15, 1943 he was married to his first wife, Madge Borden in Santa Ana, Calif. She died in 1988 and on Oct. 21, 1991 he married Beverly J. Young (Moore), who survives.
He worked with the U.S. Employment Service in Los Angeles and San Diego. He taught school in the Garden Grove, Calif., area until 1966. He returned to Ashland and taught remedial reading and did psychological testing.
Mr. Darling was an expert checkers player, and loved hiking and golf. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge - both in Ashland.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of Ashland; a stepson, Ronald Moore; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by numerous nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to Camp Latgawa in care of the First Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, Ore. 97520.
Arrangements were made by the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Eddie Virgil Lunsford
Eddie Virgil Lunsford, 80, of Talent died Sunday, June 24, 2001 at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford. A reception will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2001 at Conger-Morris Funeral Home in Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Mr. Lunsford was born on Jan. 30, 1921 to the late Robert E. and Nellie Belle (West) Lunsford in Douglas, Neb. He was one of 15 children.
He moved to the Rogue Valley 53 years ago from Yakima, Wash., where he had married the former Annabelle Shelly on July 24, 1944.
Mr. Lunsford owned and operated Ed's Motor Service in Talent. He was a member of the Talent City Council and the Rogue Valley Council of Government. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing country-western music.
Survivors include his wife, Annabelle Lunsford of Talent; two sons, Larry Lunsford of Rogue River, and Gerald Lunsford of Russellville, Ark.; one daughter, Annette Jones of Priest River, Idaho; three brothers, Leland Lunsford of Oregon, Reaford Lunsford of Kennewick, Wash., and Dick Lunsford of Brownsville, Ore.; one sister, Vanora Smith of Sweet Home; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors in Medford.
Marvin D. Coffey
Marvin D. Coffey, 71, of Medford, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at Hearthstone Manor, Medford.
Arrangements are in the care of Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Cary Robert "Bob" Bridges
Cary Robert "Bob" Bridges, 85, of Talent, died Tuesday June 5, 2001 at his home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Ashland.
Annabelle Markham
Annabelle Markham, 82, of Ashland, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at Ashland Community Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Peggy Cockrell
Peggy Cockrell, 55, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory.
