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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Don J. Kane
Aug 26, 2015
Don J. Kane, age 85, died quietly at his home on August 26, 2015. Don was born in Woodland Hills, California and was raised on ranches and had a great love of horses all his life. He was a cattle rancher and was most recently selling ranches. His greatest love was always his family. Don is survived by his loving...
Sally Ann Conway
Aug 25, 2015
Sally Ann Conway, age 44, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. Sally was the kind of woman who loved with her whole being. She had a smile that could light up a room and laughter that made everyone join in. Sally was “The Mom.” She took in every person that ever needed a...
Eileen Mary "Bam Bam" Estes
Aug 23, 2015
Eileen Mary Estes of Grants Pass, known as “Bam Bam” to her family, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 at Foothill Manor in Rogue River, OR. She was born to Cecil and Sarah Haverty on January 28, 1939 in Culver City, CA and later raised by Cecil and Dee Dee Haverty in Southern California. Mary moved to Grants Pass with...
Donald C. Peterson
Aug 23, 2015
Donald C. Peterson, age 71, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. More information to follow as family provides.
William D.D. Cawein
Aug 20, 2015
William D. D. Cawein, age 81, of Applegate, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 62 yrs, Geraldine Cawein, three Sons: William Jr. Of Lakewood Wa., Michael sr., of Brookings Or., and Scott of Lake Isabella,Ca. Three daughters; Cathy Norris of Medford Or., Sharon Triplett, of Henrico, Va., Connie Skates, of Lake...
Jeff Hames
Aug 18, 2015
Jeffrey Steven “Jeff” Hames, age 67, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born September 1, 1947 in Hanford, California to Ray & Louise Hames. In 1966 he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1970. He then worked at the Coalinga Police Department and later joined the...
Pearl Madeline Barker
Aug 17, 2015
Pearl Madeline Barker, age 90, of Merlin, died August 17, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Pearl was born November 11, 1924, in Ager, California to Manuel & Marion Shelley. She graduated from high school in Chico, California in 1942 and in 1943 entered the United States Cadet Nurse Corps at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco. The Nurse Corps...
Richard W. Farkas
Aug 16, 2015
Richard W. Farkas, age 66, of Glendale, Oregon, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his home. A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Merlin Ward Building, 339 Jump Off Joe Creek Road, Grants Pass, Oregon. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Dixie L. George
Aug 14, 2015
Dixie George, age 78, of Grants Pass, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. She was born February 27, 1937 in Victorville, California to Jackie & Alvin Dawson. She was raised by her stepfather Bill Thaxton and her mother Jackie. On September 14, 1957 she married Alfred George and together they had four children, Rhonda, Sandy, Susie, and Bill....
Dixie L. George
Aug 14, 2015
Dixie L. George, age 78, of Grants Pass, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. More information to follow as family provides.
Gailord M. Crum
Aug 12, 2015
Gailord M. Crum, age 80, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. Gailord was born July 3, 1935, the first born son of Monroe Crum & Neva (Miller) Crum in Flint, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time teaching his family and friends about hunting, fishing and enjoying life. Gailord is survived by his loving wife, Margie, whom...
Donald Lee Hurst
Aug 11, 2015
Donald Lee Hurst, age 79, of Cave Junction, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home. Donald was born September 18, 1935 in Modesto, California to Harley & Floret Hurst. He owned and operated Homes By Hurst for 40 years. On April 30, 1995 in Junction City, Oregon he married LaWanda. In October 2000, they moved from Junction City to...
Danny Kalahiki
Aug 11, 2015
Danson Kenneth Kahulanui Kalahiki III, better know as Danny, passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2015. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on January 30th, 1976 and came to the Medford area in 2007. Music was a large part of his life. He was a musician, promoter and a producer. He helped many artist starting out in their careers. He...
Willa I. Shelton
Aug 11, 2015
Willa I. Shelton, age 91, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Willa was born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma in 1924. In 1936 the family moved to Burbank, California and in 1938 she married James M. Shelton. She worked as a secretary in construction management for various firms from 1957 to 1986. In 2000 she moved from Mission Viejo, California...
George Burgoyne
Aug 10, 2015
George G. Burgoyne, age 80, of Grants Pass, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Please visit the obituary and sign George’s Tribute Wall at www.since1928hull.com. George was born on November 17, 1934 in Gooding, Idaho to Joseph & Effie Burgoyne. He grew up in Gooding and attended school there. In the early 1950’s he...
Ruth Anne Strempel
Aug 9, 2015
Ruth Anne Strempel, age 81, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. More information to follow as provided by family.
Barbara Jean Boersma
Aug 9, 2015
Barbara Jean Boersma, age 81, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her home in Grants Pass. Barbara was born August 1, 1934 in Los Angeles, California an only child to Joseph Bernard Wesenaar and Ida Roberta Stapp Wesenaar. She was raised in South Gate, California, graduating from South Gate High School before working as a telephone operator. On January...
Helen E. Blair
Aug 8, 2015
Helen E. Blair, age 80, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her home. More information to follow as provided.
Helen (Jacobs) Blair
Aug 8, 2015
Grants Pass resident, Helen (Jacobs) Blair, age 80, passed away August 8, 2015 at her home. Helen was born January 11, 1935 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Don & Fern Jacobs. They moved the family to Grants Pass in 1938. She graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1952. On January 13, 1953 she married Ray Blair. Ray died in 1980....
Bert Doshier
Aug 5, 2015
Bert Doshier, age 85, died Wednesday August 5, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Bert was born January 26, 1930 in Coachella, CA to George and Naomi Doshier. His mother died when he was four. His father married Emma Allison. They moved to Jerome, ID where Bert attended school. He enlisted in the Navy 1947 and graduated from high school...
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