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Judith Ann Reinert

Judith Ann Reinert

Jan 28, 2017

Judith Ann Reinert passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center on January 28, 2017 at 5:55 pm. Judy was born June 15, 1944 as a twin to her sister Joanna in Berkeley California. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California with her siblings, brother Gary and sisters Joanna & Janet graduating from Van Nuys High...

Red Hawk Ansures

Red Hawk Ansures

Jan 26, 2017

Red Hawk Delbert Jerry Ansures Obituary January 29, 2017 Born: May 23rd, 1954, Deceased: January 26th, 2017 Delbert Jerry Ansures, age 62, crossed over after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, January 26th, 2017, in his home with his loving wife, Stormy Ansures and two dogs, Bruiser and Ike. He is survived by his wife, Stormy Ansures, and two...

Major General (Dr.) David S. Trump

Major General (Dr.) David S. Trump

Jan 24, 2017

Major General (Dr.) David S. Trump Major General (Dr.) David S. Trump, age 83, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away at home on January 24, 2017. Dr. Trump was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Dr. Frank and Mary Trump, in 1933. Dave attended Michigan State University followed by medical school at Ohio State University, where he graduated cum laude. After...

Verne Mcdonald

Verne Mcdonald

Jan 23, 2017

Verne McDonald, age 71, of O’Brien, died January 23, 2017 at his home. Verne was born September 10, 1945 in Spokane, Washington to Sylvester & Melva McDonald. As a young child, he moved with his family to Cave Junction and graduated from Illinois Valley High School. In 1966 he moved to Ashland where he attended what is now Southern Oregon...

George Edward Malmstrom

George Edward Malmstrom

Jan 21, 2017

George Edward Malmstrom, age 85, of Grants Pass, died January 21, 2017 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. George was born May 15, 1931 in Brady, McCulloch County, Texas to Opal Earline Simmons and Elmer Earhart Malmstrom. From there the family moved to Melvin, Texas where he was brought up on the family farm. In 1951 he enlisted in the...

Paul A. Lindquist

Paul A. Lindquist

Jan 20, 2017

Paul A. Lindquist, age 76, of Grants Pass, died January 20, 2017 at his son’s home in Warren, Oregon. Paul was born to Alfred & Alice Lindquist on April 12, 1940 in Grants Pass where he grew up and attended schools. On September 24, 1960 in Grants Pass he married his wife, Mildred Pierrepont. Paul graduated from Southern Oregon University...

Justin B. Lewis

Justin B. Lewis

Jan 15, 2017

Justin B. Lewis, age 41, of Grants Pass, died January 15, 2017 at his home. Additional information will be included upon availability.

Danny Madden

Danny Madden

Jan 14, 2017

Danny Madden, age 68, of Cave Junction, died January 14, 2017 at his home. Further information will be added as it becomes available.

Grace Irene Handley

Grace Irene Handley

Jan 14, 2017

Grace Irene Handley was born on December 8, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to Lucy and Dewey Stancil; she had one brother, Dale. From her mother, she received her love of music and art; from her father, a humorous, gentle spirit. A city girl, she developed her art and choral music gifts throughout her schooling. At 16 years old, while attending...

Mal Nadler

Mal Nadler

Jan 8, 2017

Mal Nadler, age 82, of Gold Hill, died January 8, 2017 at his home. He was born Malcolm Stuart Nadler October 14, 1934 in San Francisco, California to Alec & Ethel Nadler. He was raised in San Francisco and Sacramento. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy. On March 12, 1955 in Nevada he married Valerie Behrens. For...

Robert M. Caravas

Robert M. Caravas

Jan 7, 2017

Robert M. Caravas, age 91, of Grants Pass, died January 7, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors in Grants Pass.

Kenneth Eugene Lefner

Kenneth Eugene Lefner

Jan 6, 2017

Kenneth Eugene Lefner of Glendale, Oregon passed on January 6, 2017 at Vibra Specialty Hospital in Portland due to complications following heart surgery. Ken, the 2nd son and 3rd child of Thomas Wilbur and Margaret Mae Gibson Lefner, was born on March 21, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ken is survived by wife, Patty; first wife Lauri; son Kent, wife Lisa...

Sean M. Smithers

Sean M. Smithers

Jan 4, 2017

Sean M. Smithers, age 53, of Grants Pass, died January 4, 2017 at his home. A memorial service is pending.

David Lawrence Raymond

David Lawrence Raymond

Jan 3, 2017

David Lawrence Raymond was born July 16, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Washington son of William M. & Ruth G. Raymond. He attended school at Hillcrest Elementary and Baldwin Park Christian Schools, and Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, California. When the family moved to West Covina, California he transferred to Covina Unified High School. During his senior year of...

Thomas "Tom" Koep

Thomas "Tom" Koep

Jan 2, 2017

Thomas 'Tom' Koep, age 62, of Grants Pass, died January 2, 2017 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Family services are planned.

Rebecca Rose Moran Bevins

Rebecca Rose Moran Bevins

Jan 2, 2017

Rebecca Rose Moran Bevins, age 40, of O’Brien, died January 2, 2017 at her home. Rebecca was born November 10, 1976 in Sandpoint, Idaho to James & Ruth Moran. As a child, she moved with her family to the Illinois Valley. She attended Evergreen Elementary, Lorna Byrne Middle School and Illinois Valley High School. She moved from the area, but...

James Leon Patterson

James Leon Patterson

Dec 31, 2016

James Leon Patterson, age 69, of Cave Junction, died December 31, 2016 at Regency Care Rogue Valley. James was born April 18, 1947 in Sisters, Oregon to Guy & Ima Patterson. He grew up and attended schools in Cloverdale, California and graduated from Cloverdale High School. For 40 years, he lived in Alaska and for 30 years worked as a...

Paul W. Winterbottom

Paul W. Winterbottom

Dec 31, 2016

Paul W. Winterbottom, age 52, of Medford, died December 31, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Deacon Bob Chapin officiating. Private interment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens.

Henrietta Jean Hammons

Henrietta Jean Hammons

Dec 29, 2016

Henrietta Jean Hammons, age 94, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away December 29, 2016. After missing her husband for 13 years, she joined him. Henrietta was born September 5, 1922, in Steele, North Dakota, to Roscoe and Laura (Barnes) Wurm. She attended Western Washington University, studying teaching, and earned her BA in Education from University of Portland. She immediately began...

Bailey L. Hall

Bailey L. Hall

Dec 27, 2016

Bailey L. Hall, age 85, of Grants Pass, Oregon died December 27, 2016, with his daughter and granddaughter by his side at his home. Bailey was born December 28, 1930, in Hartsville, Tennessee, to Bailey & Ercie Hall. After completing his Master’s degree, he worked as an Engineer in the aerospace industry. He moved from Sunnyvale, California to Grants Pass...

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This is a collection of obituaries for Grants Pass, OR, Cave Junction, OR & Josephine County. With services throughout Oregon that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.