February 11, 2004Claudia Eliasen
The memorial service for Claudia will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland.
Claudia Eliasen of Talent, passed away Jan. 25, 2004 in Palo Alto, California. A full obituary ran on Jan. 20, 2004.
Lillian Mae Keeton
The Memorial Service for Lillian Mae Keeton will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2004 at the Ashland First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Mathers of the Alliance Bible Chapel, Ashland and Pastor Dwayne Robinson of the Ashland First Baptist Church. A private family interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alliance Bible Chapel, 748 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
Mrs. Keeton, 86, of Phoenix, died Sunday, February 8, 2004 at the Ashland Community Hospital. She was born September 25, 1917 at Salinas, California the daughter of Martha and Edgar Clark. She was raised and attended schools in Salinas.
On June 11, 1949 at Virginia City, Nevada she married Phillip Keeton who preceded her in death in 1983. Following their marriage they settled in Ashland. She moved to Phoenix, Oregon in 1988.
Lillian was active with school activities as her children grew up including Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and the PTA. She bowled on a local bowling league, and attended the Christian Women's Club. She was a member of the Alliance Bible Chapel in Ashland.
She enjoyed gardening, family and pets. For a number of years she modeled for Fortmiller's Department store in Ashland as well as several other local clothing stores.
Surviving are: two sons, Kip Keeton and his wife Jeri of Ashland, Kerry Keeton and his wife Olga of Central Point, OR; two daughters Debbie Cameron of Phoenix and Cheryl Damon and her husband Dale of Medford; one brother Edward Clark of Phoenix; two sisters Gladys Gillespie of Phoenix and Marion Truluck and her husband Sam of Sun City, Arizona; and three grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.
Mary Kraft
Mrs. Mary Kraft passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, and devout Catholic. She led by example and never failed to see the good things in life.
She is survived by her husband Duane, of 54 years; her children, Mike and Nancy and their families, including two grandchildren. She is much loved and will be sorely missed.
A funeral Mass will be held in her memory at the Providence Hospital Chapel in Medford at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oregon Heart Association, or to the Cardiac Care Unit at either Providence Hospital or Rogue Valley Medical Center.
We know that Jesus saved her a special place with Him.
William 'Bill' Johns
Athena, Oregon native, William "Bill" Johns, 83, died Thursday (Feb. 5, 2004) at the Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford.
At his request, there will be a private graveside service in Athena at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the RV Manor Health Center, 1200 Mira Mar, Medford, OR 97504 or the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly, Medford OR 97501.
Bill was born in Pendleton, OR Nov. 28, 1920 to Flint and Eleanor Johns. After graduation from Athena High School in 1938, he attended the University of Oregon graduating with a Master of Science in Geology. On April 19, 1942 in Portland OR, he married Miriam Wood, who survives.
During World War II, he served as a B-17 pilot, and later, a B-29 pilot. Following his discharge, he worked as a geologist on the Reactor Testing Station near Arco, Idaho. When his job completed, he returned to Athena to farm with his brother and two brothers-in-law. Later, he and his three partners became feedlot operators, in addition to their farming. This became so successful they had feedlots in Athena, OR, Ontario, OR, and Idaho. After he retired from farm activities, he continued feeding cattle in Santa Maria, CA, Vancouver, WA, and Independence, OR.
Mr. Johns was involved with the Umatilla and Oregon Cattlemen's Assoc., Oregon Beef Council, and served on the National Cattlemen's Assoc., as a Feeder Representative. The NW Livestock PCA was a favorite organization he served for many years, and he had served as its President before retiring. He was a past commander of the Athena American Legion, PGG board, and belonged to BPOE and UCHS.
After moving from Brookings to the Rogue Valley Manor Plaza, he became a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife survivors include, his son, Tom Johns of Walla Walla, WA; daughter, Sharon Evans of Athena, OR; hs brother, Maurice Johns of Althena; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Smith and Althadel Beamer, and his parents.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford. 770-6505.
Doris Hoevet
Doris Hoevet, 87, of Medford, died Monday (Feb. 9, 2004) at Alterra Winwood. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives and Crematory,
Elizabeth A. 'Toni' Greb
Elizabeth A. "Toni" Greb, 70, of Eagle Point, died Monday (Feb. 9, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Home, Medford.
Germaine E. Humphries
Germaine E. Humphries, 78, of Medford died Monday (Feb. 9, 2004) at her home. Arrangements: Abbey Funeral, Medford.
Marcy Louise Plumb
Marcy Louise Plumb, 46, of Medford, died Monday (Feb. 9, 2004) at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.
