Obituaries

Elizabeth F. Kinnan

Elizabeth Frances Kinnan, 71, of Talent, died Wednesday (June 2, 1999) in Central Point. No service is planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rogue Valley Medical Center Hospice, 691 Murphy Road, Suite 236, Medford, OR 97504.

She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in San Diego.

In 1971, in Las Vegas, she married Delbert Leroy Kinnan, who preceded her in death. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1971 from San Diego.

Mrs. Kinnan was an office worker for Bear Creek Corp. She also worked as a commercial photo printer for Commercial Photo Finish Inc. (Kodak).

She was a professional roller derby skater for San Diego.

Mrs. Kinnan enjoyed her cat and crocheting.

Survivors include two sons, Dale Kinnan, Talent, and Danny Butcher, Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Genny O'Callaghan, Roseville, Calif.; a brother, George Levine, Federal Way, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements: Hillcrest Mortuary and Memorial Park, Medford.

 

Harold Holmes Bruce

Harold Holmes Bruce, 69, of Medford, died Tuesday (June 1, 1999) at Providence Medford Medical Center. A private service will be held later. Inurnment will be in Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 698, Medford, OR 97501.

He was born Dec. 20, 1929, in Napa, Calif.

On Aug. 13, 1966, in Reno, Nev., he married Pat A. Metsker, who survives. He moved to the Rogue Valley in 1974 from Chico, Calif.

Mr. Bruce was a dryer tender at Medco.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two sons, Greg and Chris, both Medford; four daughters, Sherry Renskers, Talent, Sonya Jackson, Trail, Sabrina Jordan, Bakersfield, Calif., and Ardynne TarBush, Oroville, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Hartley, Oroville, Calif., and Verna Swanson, Big River, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

Beverly Jean White

Beverly Jean White, 64, of White City, died Tuesday (June 1, 1999) at her home. No service is planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 698, Medford, OR 97501.

She was born Beverly Jean Edmonson on May 18, 1935, in Weippe, Idaho.

On Feb. 16, 1952, in Medford, she married George White, who survives. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1947 in Idaho.

Mrs. White enjoyed crafts and sewing.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include three daughters, Debbie McCormick and Chrystal Youngman, both White City, and Sherrie Petersen, in Alaska; two brothers, James Edmonson, Lakeview, and Larry Edmonson, Roseburg; a sister, Carmen Bernhardt, Eagle Point; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, DeEsta Farmer; and a brother, Jackie Edmonson.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

Leonard H. Schoenhals

The memorial service for Leonard H. Schoenhals will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Ashland. Pastor Michael Powell of First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Mr. Schoenhals, 63, of Ashland, died Saturday (May 29, 1999) at his home.

Memorial contributions may be made to International Headquarters Nature Conservancy, 1815 N. Lynn St., Arlington, VA 22209, or to Southern Oregon Humane Society, 2910 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501.

Mr. Schoenhals worked for the U.S. Forest Service.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

R. Kemper Howell

R. Kemper Howell, 77, of White City, died Monday (May 31, 1999) in Medford. No service is planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trail Christian Fellowship, 18881 Highway 62, Eagle Point, OR 97524, or to Providence Community Health Foundation, Hospice, 1111 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR 97504.

He was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Escondido, Calif. He moved to the Rogue Valley eight years ago from Honolulu.

Mr. Howell was a corporation secretary of treasury for F.T. Opperman Inc. in Honolulu for 20 years.

He was a rockhound, and enjoyed photography and attending church at Trail Christian Fellowship.

Survivors include a son, William, White City; a daughter, Priscilla Bircher, Brookings; three brothers, Don, Bob and Jack, all of Honolulu; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

Joel Burge Reed

Joel Burge Reed, 21, of Medford, died Friday (May 28, 1999) at Providence Medford Medical Center.

No service is planned.

He was born Dec. 28, 1977, in Phoenix, Ariz. He moved to the Rogue Valley four years ago from Phoenix.

On Nov. 27, 1998, in Medford, he married Angela Hill, who survives.

Mr. Reed was an auto mechanic.

He enjoyed installing stereo systems.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his parents, Gary and Gay Hill, Medford; four brothers, Rickey and Wes Dodds, both Phoenix, Ariz., and Gary and Jesse Hill, both Medford; and three sisters, Charlee, Peaches and Brionna Hill, all of Medford.

Friends may pay their respects from 3 to 5 p.m. today at 550 Business Park Drive, Medford.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

Charlene B. Mayer

The memorial service for Charlene Barbara Mayer will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Eagle Point National Cemetery. The Rev. Flo Bohnert will officiate.

Mrs. Mayer, 77, of Medford, died Thursday (June 3, 1999) at her home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 698, Medford, OR 97501, or to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1211, Eagle Point, OR 97524.

She was born Charlene Barbara Pryer on Sept. 24, 1921, in Watsonville, Calif.

On June 25, 1958, in Carson City, Nev., she married "Jack" Stuart Mayer, who died in 1993. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1969 from Costa Mesa, Calif.

Mrs. Mayer served in the U.S. Women's Marine Corps during World War II, entertaining troops as a singer with the Dick Jergens Band. She was one of the country's first female disc jockeys.

She was a baseball player with the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, in Muskegon, Mich., and South Bend, Ind.

Mrs. Mayer was a truant officer and playground assistant for Medford School District 549C for more than 25 years, retiring in 1994.

She was a Rogue Valley Medical Center Auxiliary volunteer, and a member of Christ Unity Church in Medford.

Mrs. Mayer enjoyed music and sports.

Survivors include a daughter, Lynn Ellen Mayer-Beam, Portland; a son, Ronn Scott Mayer, Gig Harbor, Wash; a brother, Sterling Warr-Pryer, Nevada City, Calif.; a sister, Gladden Woolfolk, San Diego; and three granddaughters.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.

 

Jack Norman Beach

The memorial service for Jack Norman Beach will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at his home, 18705 S. Forestgrove Loop, Oregon City.

Mr. Beach, 73, of Oregon City, formerly of Medford, died Monday (May 31, 1999) in Clackamas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Federal Building, 1220 S.E. Third Ave., Portland, OR 97204.

He was born Sept. 3, 1925, in Lebanon. He graduated from high school in Lebanon, and lived in Medford and Lakeview before moving to the Portland area in 1979.

On July 19, 1980, he married Alice Hawkins, who survives.

Mr. Beach worked in sales and management in the grocery and dairy business. He owned dairy ranches in Medford and Lakeview, retiring in 1991.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three daughters, Roxanne Beach, Sweet Home, Susan Dunn, Albany, and Tamara Caillovette, Klamath Falls; three sons, Jeff Beach, Sweet Home, John Borgman and Mark Borgman, both Oregon City; two sisters, Sharon Saylor and Jean Gourley, both Lebanon; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements: Heritage Memorial, Portland.

 

Hazel Foxworthy Clark

The graveside service for Hazel Marie Foxworthy Clark will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Clark, 92, of Oregon City, formerly of Phoenix, died Wednesday (June 2, 1999) in Oregon City.

She was born Hazel Newnum on Feb. 6, 1907, in Kingman, Ind.

On Dec. 21, 1926, she married Daniel Foxworthy, who died in 1968.

On Sept. 10, 1969, she married Hugh Clark, who died in 1978. She lived in Phoenix from 1946 to 1969. She lived in Rogue River for 10 years, and moved to the Portland area six years ago.

Mrs. Clark was a homemaker. She was active in the Phoenix Lions Club and the Fireman's Auxiliary.

Survivors include a daughter, Frances Baker, Canby; a son, Merwin L. Foxworthy, Milwaukie; two stepdaughters, Ruth Burke, in Arizona and Betty Hufman, Fairbanks, Alaska; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Foxworthy.

Arrangements: Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Portland.

 

Richard Charles Martin

Richard Charles Martin, 75, of Medford, died Thursday (June 3, 1999) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Hillcrest Mortuary, Medford.

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