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<b>Howard H. Shumway</b>
SHUMWAY, Howard H. — Age 85, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in a local hospital. He was born June 3, 1920 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William F. and Gertrude (Sweet) Shumway. Mr. Shumway served in the US Army as a X-ray technician during wwII. He worked as a painting contractor, furniture refinisher and was a maintenance supervisor at the Phoenix V.A. Hospital at the time of his retirement. His love of music found him directing church choirs, singing in Barbershop Choruses, singing with his family and playing clarinet in church orchestras. He also loved cars and had many models of those he had owned. Wilh his many surgeries and illnesses, he prayed for God’s will to be done and was secure in the healing grace of his God. Howard was a life-long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Beryl Shumway; two children Rod Shumway and his wife, Beth and Karen Hamstra and her husband, Jim; two grandsons and their families and his dogs who were cherished members of his family too. Graveside services with military honors provided by the VFW District 12 Honor Guard will take place on Monday October 31, 2005 at 2:00 pm within the grounds of the Roseburg National Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses. Pastor Stan Beerman of the Roseburg Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate. Please join us in honoring our loved one by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Virginia Adams Ripley
</b> RIPLEY, Virginia Adams — Age 79, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2005. She was born on April 7, 1926, in Augusta, Maine, the fourth child of Waldemar Patterson Adams and Virginia Harmon Adams. She is survived by her husband, Don Ripley; daughter, Laura Teixeira of Boulder, Colorado; step-sons, Greg Ripley and Norm Ripley both of Spokane, Washington; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate Virginia’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005, at the Littlebrook Community Clubhouse, 200 Littlebrook Lane, Roseburg. Virginia’s sister-in-law, Charlotte Rising, a Lay Eucharistic Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church of Ashland, Oregon, will officiate. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
<b>James ‘Jim’ Brockman
</b> BROCKMAN,James ‘Jim’ — October 22, 2005, James ‘Jim’ Brockman passed away at home after a battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1944, to Clarence and Rosalind Brockman in San Rafael, California, Jim spent his early years working at various jobs until finally settling with a sheep shearing family where he would find the love of his life, Sharon. Jim and Sharon attended Tomales High in California. Soon after graduation, Jim and Sharon were united in marriage on July 28, 1962. Jim worked side by side with is father-in-law, Ernie Ward, learning the sheep shearing trade. He worked in this field for many years in the Sacramento Valley area before migrating to Oregon with his family. After settling in 1977 on a ranch in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Jim and Sharon raised their children, Renee’, Lee, and Kelly on this ranch with strong family ties and traditions. Jim traded in his shearing hand piece for construction boots. After working locally for many years, a job with an out-of- town company gave Jim and Sharon the bug to travel. They spent the next few years traveling around Oregon working. Jim lost his beloved wife of 43 years on February 15, 2005. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed his time outdoors by himself as well as with his family. He was especially excited this year because his son, Lee had secured a special hunting trip in Ashland, Oregon, for a big buck. He bagged a big one and was extremely thankful and glad to have been able to spend time with Lee. He especially liked fishing a special hole near Bandon, Oregon, where not to long ago, he caught his last ling cod. Jim’s last job was with Neatline Construction. Ron and Debbie, a special thanks from the family for being so good to Dad. Jim seemed to always leave a mark on the people he worked around and had a wonderful gift of gab as anyone who met him could attest too. He could talk to anyone about anything and come away a friend. Jim wasn’t one to sit still for long, even with his illness. He was heading for the coast in his motor home, but his illness kept him inland just a little too long. Jim is survived by his daughter, Renee’ and her husband, Andy Damewood; Lee and his wife, Lisa Brockman; Kelly and her husband, Tony Walton; nine grandchildren, Devin and Walker Damewood; Kyle and ShayLee Brockman; Jake Tomerlin; Timmy, Tommy, Danny, and Thomas A. Walton. Jim also leaves behind a special friend, who was like a brother and uncle to the family, Butch Coleman. Thanks Butch for being there for Dad so many times! Happy fishing “Grampy” from all of us! All family and friends are invited to a potluck style life celebration on Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the ranch, 4619 Dole Road in Myrtle Creek.
SHUMWAY, Howard H. — Age 85, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in a local hospital. He was born June 3, 1920 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William F. and Gertrude (Sweet) Shumway. Mr. Shumway served in the US Army as a X-ray technician during wwII. He worked as a painting contractor, furniture refinisher and was a maintenance supervisor at the Phoenix V.A. Hospital at the time of his retirement. His love of music found him directing church choirs, singing in Barbershop Choruses, singing with his family and playing clarinet in church orchestras. He also loved cars and had many models of those he had owned. Wilh his many surgeries and illnesses, he prayed for God’s will to be done and was secure in the healing grace of his God. Howard was a life-long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Beryl Shumway; two children Rod Shumway and his wife, Beth and Karen Hamstra and her husband, Jim; two grandsons and their families and his dogs who were cherished members of his family too. Graveside services with military honors provided by the VFW District 12 Honor Guard will take place on Monday October 31, 2005 at 2:00 pm within the grounds of the Roseburg National Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses. Pastor Stan Beerman of the Roseburg Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate. Please join us in honoring our loved one by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Virginia Adams Ripley
</b> RIPLEY, Virginia Adams — Age 79, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2005. She was born on April 7, 1926, in Augusta, Maine, the fourth child of Waldemar Patterson Adams and Virginia Harmon Adams. She is survived by her husband, Don Ripley; daughter, Laura Teixeira of Boulder, Colorado; step-sons, Greg Ripley and Norm Ripley both of Spokane, Washington; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate Virginia’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005, at the Littlebrook Community Clubhouse, 200 Littlebrook Lane, Roseburg. Virginia’s sister-in-law, Charlotte Rising, a Lay Eucharistic Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church of Ashland, Oregon, will officiate. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
<b>James ‘Jim’ Brockman
</b> BROCKMAN,James ‘Jim’ — October 22, 2005, James ‘Jim’ Brockman passed away at home after a battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1944, to Clarence and Rosalind Brockman in San Rafael, California, Jim spent his early years working at various jobs until finally settling with a sheep shearing family where he would find the love of his life, Sharon. Jim and Sharon attended Tomales High in California. Soon after graduation, Jim and Sharon were united in marriage on July 28, 1962. Jim worked side by side with is father-in-law, Ernie Ward, learning the sheep shearing trade. He worked in this field for many years in the Sacramento Valley area before migrating to Oregon with his family. After settling in 1977 on a ranch in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Jim and Sharon raised their children, Renee’, Lee, and Kelly on this ranch with strong family ties and traditions. Jim traded in his shearing hand piece for construction boots. After working locally for many years, a job with an out-of- town company gave Jim and Sharon the bug to travel. They spent the next few years traveling around Oregon working. Jim lost his beloved wife of 43 years on February 15, 2005. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed his time outdoors by himself as well as with his family. He was especially excited this year because his son, Lee had secured a special hunting trip in Ashland, Oregon, for a big buck. He bagged a big one and was extremely thankful and glad to have been able to spend time with Lee. He especially liked fishing a special hole near Bandon, Oregon, where not to long ago, he caught his last ling cod. Jim’s last job was with Neatline Construction. Ron and Debbie, a special thanks from the family for being so good to Dad. Jim seemed to always leave a mark on the people he worked around and had a wonderful gift of gab as anyone who met him could attest too. He could talk to anyone about anything and come away a friend. Jim wasn’t one to sit still for long, even with his illness. He was heading for the coast in his motor home, but his illness kept him inland just a little too long. Jim is survived by his daughter, Renee’ and her husband, Andy Damewood; Lee and his wife, Lisa Brockman; Kelly and her husband, Tony Walton; nine grandchildren, Devin and Walker Damewood; Kyle and ShayLee Brockman; Jake Tomerlin; Timmy, Tommy, Danny, and Thomas A. Walton. Jim also leaves behind a special friend, who was like a brother and uncle to the family, Butch Coleman. Thanks Butch for being there for Dad so many times! Happy fishing “Grampy” from all of us! All family and friends are invited to a potluck style life celebration on Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the ranch, 4619 Dole Road in Myrtle Creek.
