Mildred Grossi, 94, of Central Point, died Saturday (May 2, 1998) at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Abbey Funeral, Medford.

Mr. Day, 86, died April 28, 1998 at Providence Medford Medical Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

He was born March 27, 1912, in Albany. The family settled in Sams Valley in 1914, where he and his father, Earl Day, developed a sizable farm and cattle ranch. His father was later a Jackson County judge and state tax commissioner.

In 1933, he married Louise Ann Conner, and they lived in Sams Valley at Valley's End Ranch, which he took over from his father, and later at Gold Rey. Mrs. Day died in 1983, three days before their 50th wedding anniversary.

During his ranching years, Mr. Day served in the Oregon House and Senate. He was active in the Rogue Basin Project and establishing the Jackson County Cattlemen's Association.

He collaborated with the agriculture department at what is now Oregon State University on new farming practices and was instrumental in developing an agricultural experiment station in Jackson County.

After a severe back injury in 1954, he entered Willamette University Law School, graduating with a doctor of jurisprudence in 1957. He practiced law in Medford until his retirement.

Throughout his law career, he worked pro bono for those without resources, including the Northwest Seasonal Workers in its early years.

Mr. Day was founding president of the Rogue Art Association and Southern Oregon Land Conservancy. He was a community leader in the "war on poverty" program, traveling to Washington, D.C., to work with government officials. He also helped guide his brother John's holdings on Lower Table Rock to the status of a county park.

Mr. Day and his wife enjoyed traveling in Africa, Europe, Central America and Mexico. He also took several trips to Asia.

Survivors include a son, Christopher Conner Day, Medford; two daughters, Susan Robin Hudson, Sams Valley, and Verity Dierauf, San Francisco; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Durkin; and a brother, John Day.

Arrangements: Perl Funeral Services-Siskiyou, Medford.

Mrs. Melvin, 76, of Prospect, died April 25, 1998 at her home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Community Health Foundation, Hospice, 1111 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR 97504.

She was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Selma, a daughter of Sheridan B. and Nancy Olson Wheeler.

On June 11, 1949, in Nevada, she married Clyde "Red" Melvin Jr., who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Melvin moved to Prospect in 1958 from Selma.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, hunting and commercial fishing in Brookings.

Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Spliethof, Prospect; a son, Vernon Wilder, Gold Hill; a sister, Laverne Little, Prospect; a brother, Donald Wheeler, Beasley, Texas; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Wilder; four brothers, Wilmer, Jack, Arthur and Sidney Wheeler; and two sisters, Florence Wheeler and Caroline Wilder.

Arrangements: Perl Funeral Services-Siskiyou, Medford.

Mrs. Moore, 87, of Medford, died Sunday (May 3, 1998) in Medford.

She was born Elsie Frakes on Oct. 23, 1910, in Trenton, Neb.

On Aug. 11, 1928, in Medford, she married Elmer H. Moore, who died in July 1975.

Mrs. Moore lived in the Rogue Valley most of her life.

During World War II, she worked in the Timber Products box factory.

Mrs. Moore enjoyed talk radio.

Survivors include three sons, Gerald "Jerry" Pariseau, Gold Hill, William "Bill," Jacksonville, and Delbert, Eagle Point; a daughter, Nadine Morris, Sams Valley; a brother, Raymond Frakes, Ludell, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death.

Friends may pay their respects from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Central Valley Chapel.

Arrangements: Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care, Central Point.

Mrs. Mahan, 70, of Central Point, died Friday (May 1, 1998) at Providence Medford Medical Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Community Health Foundation, Hospice, 1111 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR 97504.

She was born Vonita Holladay on July 14, 1927, in Phoenix, Ariz.

On Sept. 10, 1944, in Parks, Ariz., she married Tipp Merwin Mahan, who died in 1995.

Mrs. Mahan moved to the Rogue Valley in 1969.

She enjoyed crafts, sewing and reading.

Survivors include a daughter, Vonnie Lou Gowen, Central Point; a brother, Jay Holladay, Safety Harbor, Fla.; and a sister, Blanche Pranger, Bellingham, Wash. A son, Micheal, died in 1968.