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<b>Helen Copitka</b>
Age 64, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Arrangements pending Taylors Family Chapel. 541-679-6983.
<b>Helen Burns</b>
Formerly of Roseburg, Oregon. Memorial service pending at Seventh Day Adventist Church.
<b>Linwood Lansford Bates Jr.</b>
Age 59, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Arrangements pending WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES 541-673-4455.
<b>Velma A. Phillips</b>
Velma “Bid” Phillips passed away at her home on Wednesday May 23, 2007. She was born on November 19, 1927 in May Town, Washington, to Ben and Fannie Helland. She graduated from High School in 1947 at Ryderwood, Washington and married her life long husband, Tom Phillips on August 24, 1948. She is survived by her husband, Tom; son, Bert and wife, Kathy Phillips of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; daughter, Judy and husband, Jim Przbylski of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister, Gail and husband, Merral of Winlock, Washington; seven grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2007 at The Riddle Community Center, 2:00 p.m. Any contributions should be made to The American Diabetic Association.
<b>‘Hub’ Ariel H. Hubbard</b>
Age 86, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2007. He was born on August 7, 1920 to David and Minnie (Schad) Hubbard in Drain, Oregon. He grew up, attended school and graduated from High School in Drain. He married Mae Etta Moon on May 4, 1941 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, she preceded him in death. Ariel worked as a logger, log truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He loved family reunions, his grandchildren and playing santa. Ariel enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, dancing and bowling. He was a member of the Elkton Lions Club, Cottage Grove Moose Lodge, Roseburg Farm Bureau and Boots & Sandals Square Dance Club in Cottage Grove. Ariel received many Lions Club awards, served on the Elkton City Council for many years, was a deacon with Elkton First Christian Church and drove ambulance in Elkton. He married Freda Jo Long on April 26, 2003. Ariel was a former resident of Elkton, Drain and Cottage Grove, Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Freda Jo of Cottage Grove; son, Billy Hubbard Sr. and wife, Aline of Sutherlin, Oregon; daughter, Sara Buchanan and husband, Glen of Oakland, Oregon; step daughter, Kittie Coons and husband, Joe of Yoncalla, Oregon; step son, Don Jackson and wife, Sandra of Yoncalla, Oregon; stepson, Rod Shields of Tygh Valley, Oregon; sister-in-law, Velda Nichols of Medford, Oregon; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, David Ariel Hubbard, November of 1999. Services will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 11a.m. in 1st Christian Church, Elkton, Oregon. A private burial will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene, Oregon. Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. 541-942-0185.
<b>Dr. Donald N. Wysham </b>
1928 - 2007
Dr. Donald Wysham died doing what he loved, fishing with a friend on the Deschutes River on May 23 2007. Donald Norris Wysham was born on May 25, 1928. in Teheran, Iran. the son of Presbyterian missionary parents. Returning to this country in 1938, he attended schools in Berkeley, California, and Scarsdale, New York. He graduated from Princeton University in 1949, married Dorothy Perkins in 1951, and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1953. After residency training at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Don served in the U.S. Public Health Service in epidemiology with the Communicable Disease Center from 1955 to 1957. He worked in eastern Kentucky, then conducted a program of infectious disease research in Seattle, Washington. Following a third year of training at New York Hospital, Don and his family spent six months in London, where he studied for and received a degree in tropical medicine, becoming a Member of The Royal College of Physicians of London. The family sailed to India, where Don served as a medical missionary with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., and as a professor of medicine at the Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, from 1959 to 1968. The bonds he formed with India, its people, and the medical students he taught left an indelible mark on his life. He loved the Indian jungles, and when school vacations provided opportunities, he and his family hunted and fished from camping locations in the foothills of the Himalayas. He and Dorrie returned twice for visits. In 1990, he accepted a short-term assignment to help set up a cardiac catheterization laboratory at the Christian Medical College in Ludhiana. In 1997, he volunteered for two months in hospitals in Miraj and Bangalore. After returning to the United States in 1968, Don and Dorrie settled in Oregon, putting down deep roots in this wonderful land. His dedication to fly-fishing and birding took them on many adventures. He joined the Heart Clinic in Portland in 1969 where he practiced until 1989. He then spent the years 1991 to 1996, in the practice of cardiology in Roseburg, before retiring to Wilsonville, Oregon. He leaves his wife, Dorothy, to whom he was married for almost 56 years. In addition, he is survived by his son, Douglas, who lives with his wife, Carol and their two children, Nick and Katie, in Spokane, Washington; his son, John, who serves with the U.S. State Department,most recently in Maputo, Mozambique; his daughter, Sarah Rose, who lives with her husband, Charles in West Linn, Oregon with their three children, Ashley, Brad and Taylor; and his youngest daughter, Daphne, who lives in Linden, Virginia with her son, Bryce. Also surviving is one brother, The Rev. Stewart G. Wysham of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; Don, known in later years as "Doctor Steelhead," loved his family, his practice of medicine, his life of service, and fishing the rivers of Oregon. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Portland. Contributions may be made in memory of Donald to First Presbyterian Church of Portland for Mission Outreach, 1200 S.W. Alder St. Portland, OR. 97205. River View Cemetery Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 503-246-6488.
<b>Tonya Sue Hamilton </b>
Was born June 22, 1968 in Grants Pass, Oregon. She passed away on May 23, 2007, at the age of 38, at her home in Tiller, Oregon, She is survived by her companion, Bob Howard; her parents, William Spears and Inez Church; children, Sheri Lynn Hamilton and James Brackett, PV2 Donald Hamilton, Jessica and Samantha Hamilton. She also leaves a brother, Ronald Spears and a sister, Tammy R. Solt and her husband, Robert Scott; as well as her grandmother, Elizabeth M. Korfanta and several aunts and uncles. Tonya has many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and cousins, including Darlene Bringier. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the South Umpqua Community Church in Tiller.
<b>Mildred Terry</b>
Age 87, of Buckley, Washington, formerly of Oakland, Oregon, passed away on May 23, 2007. She was born December 1, 1919 in Waldron, Arkansas, daughter of William Jasper and Emma Ann (Lynch) Higgins. She was raised and educated in Oklahoma and on December 5, 1942, in Poteau, Oklahoma, she married the love of her life, William Haskell Terry. They moved to Oakland in 1952, where they raised their family. Lois was a mother and homemaker. She and Haskell were long time members of the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin, Oregon. She recently moved to Buckley to live near her son, Jim. She is survived by four children, Melvin Terry and his wife Linda of Sutherlin; Joyce (Terry) Hollamon and her husband, Richard of Whitehall, Montana; Frank Terry and his wife, Connie of Sutherlin and Jim Terry and his wife, Cherie of Buckley. She also leaves ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell, her parents and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin. Officiating will be Pastor Don Boss. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Taylor’s Family Chapel in Winston, Oregon.
<b>Dixie Lee Bartz</b>
Age 74, died peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her home in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born on April 7,1933, to Lloyd M. Cline and Leota L. Robbins Cline in Medford, Oregon. Most of her early life was spent living in the Rogue Valley. In 1953, she married Donald S. Kendall. They later divorced around 1977. In 1979, she married James (Jim) Bartz; living in Winston, Oregon, until moving to Roseburg in 2005. Dixie worked off and on as a waitress and a receptionist. She was quite artistic and enjoyed many hobbies including: oil painting, stained glass work, and making dolls. In Winston, she and Jim put in a pond together and spent many happy hours making it a beautiful spot to enjoy. She is survived by her husband, Jim; five children, Rick Jorgensen and his wife, Cindy, of Lakeside, Oregon; La Nell (Lanny) Carpenter and her husband, Darrell, of Central Point, Oregon; Melody Hoxie of Prineville, Oregon; Russell Kendall and his fiance, Corie, of Bend, Oregon; and Mike Bartz and his wife, Lorraine of Roseburg; two brothers, Donald Cline and his wife, Patricia of Medford, Oregon; and Lloyd (Butch) Cline and his wife, Diane of Sams Valley, Oregon; eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild. No funeral service is planned.
<b>Maurice Edwin Vogelpohl Jr.</b>
Age 75, of Roseburg, Oregon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at his home. He was born on April 20, 1932, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Maurice E. and Ruth E. Vogelpohl Sr. Maurice was raised in Sutherlin, Oregon, and graduated from Sutherlin High School in 1950. Maurice left the area to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 21 years in 1973. After leaving the military he moved back to the area and started working at U.S. Plywood (Champion) until he retired in 1994. On May 14, 1954, in Greenville, South Carolina, he married Mary C. Bishop. Maurice enjoyed fishing and RVing. He was an avid Roseburg High School Football fan and went to all the games. When the bleachers got hard he stayed home and listened to the games on the radio. He also watched the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beaver games on television and listened to them on the radio. Mr. Vogelpohl was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Vogelpohl of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter, Margaret Hoover and her husband, Ed of Charleston, South Carolina; sons, Gary Vogelpohl, Alan Vogelpohl and Roger Vogelpohl and his wife, Teresa all of Roseburg, Oregon; sister, Betty Lou Downing of Corvallis, Oregon; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday June 4, 2007, at 11 a.m. within the grounds of the Valley View Cemetery in Sutherlin, Oregon. Pastor Randy Webb will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW District 12 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Vogelpohl’s memory to First Baptist Church. Chapel of the Firs is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Viola Sophie West</b>
Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2007. She was born in Tulare, California, on May 15, 1917 to Thomas and Sophie Walker. n April 17, 1938, in Coos County, Oregon, Viola married Dave Orlander West. They were married for 32 years^ until his untimely death in 1970 while commercial fishing. Viola s first job after her marriage was as a trim-sawyer for the Port Orford Cedar Company in Port Orford, Oregon. After their two children were born, David in 1944 and Ralph in 1946, she became a full-time Mom. In 1949, the family moved from Coos Bay to Glide, Oregon, and later to Dixonville, Oregon. In the late 60's, after their son's high school graduations from Glide, and their marriages, Viola and Dave moved back to the coast, this time to Charleston, to once again, take up commercial fishing. Viola had a passion for growing plants and flowers, especially rhododendrons. Her yard was always a showcase of beauty. She also had a fondness for cats...and she was an excellent cook and seamstress. But most of all, she was a student of the Bible, which was her main focus in life. After the death of her husband in 1970, at the age of 53, she immediately went out to look for work. She supported herself as a caregiver for the elderly until she was 70 years old. Finally, after much coaxing from her oldest son, she moved to Roseburg to be near her family. She prided herself in hard work, and although small in stature, she was known for her feistiness and grit. About five years ago, her health began to fail and in 2003, she was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Viola is survived by two sons, Dave West and his wife, Lola and Ralph West and his wife, Teri. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David West; Stephanie Bro; Jamie West and Orel West; and eight great-grandchildren, Trevyr White; Ashlee West; Summer Hensley; Brady Fry; Taylor Fry; Nathan West; and twins, Parker and Whytnie West. She is also survived by three nieces, Diana Young; Sherry Elbeck and Ruth Ann Steinke; and one nephew, Raymond Rice. Viola was preceded in death by both of her parents and her two sisters, Millie and Ida. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 2 p.m. with Terry Ireland officiating at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Lookingglass Road.
<b>Shirley Ann Warren</b>
Shirley was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on April 17, 1945. The family moved to the Roseburg, Oregon, area in 1956, and settled in the Dillard/Willis Creek, Oregon, area. Shirley graduated from Douglas High School in 1964. She married Harland Smith in 1968. Shirley s talents were endless. She loved to read, cook, paint, sing and spend time with her family and friends The holidays were her favorite time of year. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years gatherings at Shirley's were always a good time. Nursing was another one other great passions. She loved to help people and was able to accomplish that daily. Shirley was an RN at Mercy Medical for many years. Being a nurse allowed her to move to Bandon, Oregon, where she always wanted to live, paint and read and collect her books. Retirement gave her the chance to fulfill a life-long dream and opened Reveri Book Store just south of Bandon. A mild stroke forced Shirley to move back to the area but allowed her to become very close to her granddaughter. She loved and spoiled her as much as possible Shirley passed away on May 8, 2007, at Rosehaven Nursing Home after a 4 month battle with brain cancer. She had good days and bad days during her stay at Rosehaven, but she really loved her "kids" that cared for her and spoiled her. Shirley leaves behind her parents, Bill and Kay Warren; sister, Sharon Metcalf; brother, Bill and wife, Becky Warren; sons, Guy Smith and Barrett Smith and his girlfriend, April Sportsman; nephews and nieces, Raymond and wife, Hilary Metcalf; Windy and husband, Brian Digby; their children, Tyler and Remi; Don and wife, Brittney Neilsen and daughter, Lily; uncles, Paul and wife, Dawn; Fred and wife, Eisa; her very special granddaughter, Danielle Smith and her best friend, Jean Howard. There will be no services at Shirley’s request. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people that helped us in the final days. We would especially like to thank the staff at Rosehaven Nursing Home who took such special care of Shirley when it mattered the most. Shirley lived an extraordinary and wonderful life and she will be missed. Thinking other will bring back so many good and happy memories.
<b>Donna Mae (Evans) Baker</b>
On May 24, 2007, age 79, of Billings, Montana, passed away at Valley Health Care where she had been a resident since 1994. Donna was born and received her education in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was the oldest of three children born to Fred Evans and Gertrude (Gelling) Evans. She graduated from high school and Northern College in Aberdeen. During that period she enjoyed her job as an accountant with First National Bank and in 1953 moved to Los Angeles in the same capacity. While there she met and married Dyle Baker, they later made their home in Winston, Oregon. They moved to Billings in 1978 where Donna was employed as the accountant for Tracer Energy. She loved music and was a choir director of the First Baptist Church in Aberdeen in the early 1950's. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dyle; son Donnie; and brother Bill. She is survived by her brother Alan Evans and his wife Sherry of Billings. Cremation had taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 30, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with Rev. James Fitzhugh officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Age 64, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Arrangements pending Taylors Family Chapel. 541-679-6983.
<b>Helen Burns</b>
Formerly of Roseburg, Oregon. Memorial service pending at Seventh Day Adventist Church.
<b>Linwood Lansford Bates Jr.</b>
Age 59, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Arrangements pending WILSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES 541-673-4455.
<b>Velma A. Phillips</b>
Velma “Bid” Phillips passed away at her home on Wednesday May 23, 2007. She was born on November 19, 1927 in May Town, Washington, to Ben and Fannie Helland. She graduated from High School in 1947 at Ryderwood, Washington and married her life long husband, Tom Phillips on August 24, 1948. She is survived by her husband, Tom; son, Bert and wife, Kathy Phillips of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; daughter, Judy and husband, Jim Przbylski of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister, Gail and husband, Merral of Winlock, Washington; seven grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2007 at The Riddle Community Center, 2:00 p.m. Any contributions should be made to The American Diabetic Association.
<b>‘Hub’ Ariel H. Hubbard</b>
Age 86, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2007. He was born on August 7, 1920 to David and Minnie (Schad) Hubbard in Drain, Oregon. He grew up, attended school and graduated from High School in Drain. He married Mae Etta Moon on May 4, 1941 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, she preceded him in death. Ariel worked as a logger, log truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He loved family reunions, his grandchildren and playing santa. Ariel enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, dancing and bowling. He was a member of the Elkton Lions Club, Cottage Grove Moose Lodge, Roseburg Farm Bureau and Boots & Sandals Square Dance Club in Cottage Grove. Ariel received many Lions Club awards, served on the Elkton City Council for many years, was a deacon with Elkton First Christian Church and drove ambulance in Elkton. He married Freda Jo Long on April 26, 2003. Ariel was a former resident of Elkton, Drain and Cottage Grove, Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Freda Jo of Cottage Grove; son, Billy Hubbard Sr. and wife, Aline of Sutherlin, Oregon; daughter, Sara Buchanan and husband, Glen of Oakland, Oregon; step daughter, Kittie Coons and husband, Joe of Yoncalla, Oregon; step son, Don Jackson and wife, Sandra of Yoncalla, Oregon; stepson, Rod Shields of Tygh Valley, Oregon; sister-in-law, Velda Nichols of Medford, Oregon; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, David Ariel Hubbard, November of 1999. Services will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 11a.m. in 1st Christian Church, Elkton, Oregon. A private burial will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene, Oregon. Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. 541-942-0185.
<b>Dr. Donald N. Wysham </b>
1928 - 2007
Dr. Donald Wysham died doing what he loved, fishing with a friend on the Deschutes River on May 23 2007. Donald Norris Wysham was born on May 25, 1928. in Teheran, Iran. the son of Presbyterian missionary parents. Returning to this country in 1938, he attended schools in Berkeley, California, and Scarsdale, New York. He graduated from Princeton University in 1949, married Dorothy Perkins in 1951, and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1953. After residency training at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Don served in the U.S. Public Health Service in epidemiology with the Communicable Disease Center from 1955 to 1957. He worked in eastern Kentucky, then conducted a program of infectious disease research in Seattle, Washington. Following a third year of training at New York Hospital, Don and his family spent six months in London, where he studied for and received a degree in tropical medicine, becoming a Member of The Royal College of Physicians of London. The family sailed to India, where Don served as a medical missionary with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., and as a professor of medicine at the Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, from 1959 to 1968. The bonds he formed with India, its people, and the medical students he taught left an indelible mark on his life. He loved the Indian jungles, and when school vacations provided opportunities, he and his family hunted and fished from camping locations in the foothills of the Himalayas. He and Dorrie returned twice for visits. In 1990, he accepted a short-term assignment to help set up a cardiac catheterization laboratory at the Christian Medical College in Ludhiana. In 1997, he volunteered for two months in hospitals in Miraj and Bangalore. After returning to the United States in 1968, Don and Dorrie settled in Oregon, putting down deep roots in this wonderful land. His dedication to fly-fishing and birding took them on many adventures. He joined the Heart Clinic in Portland in 1969 where he practiced until 1989. He then spent the years 1991 to 1996, in the practice of cardiology in Roseburg, before retiring to Wilsonville, Oregon. He leaves his wife, Dorothy, to whom he was married for almost 56 years. In addition, he is survived by his son, Douglas, who lives with his wife, Carol and their two children, Nick and Katie, in Spokane, Washington; his son, John, who serves with the U.S. State Department,most recently in Maputo, Mozambique; his daughter, Sarah Rose, who lives with her husband, Charles in West Linn, Oregon with their three children, Ashley, Brad and Taylor; and his youngest daughter, Daphne, who lives in Linden, Virginia with her son, Bryce. Also surviving is one brother, The Rev. Stewart G. Wysham of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; Don, known in later years as "Doctor Steelhead," loved his family, his practice of medicine, his life of service, and fishing the rivers of Oregon. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Portland. Contributions may be made in memory of Donald to First Presbyterian Church of Portland for Mission Outreach, 1200 S.W. Alder St. Portland, OR. 97205. River View Cemetery Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 503-246-6488.
<b>Tonya Sue Hamilton </b>
Was born June 22, 1968 in Grants Pass, Oregon. She passed away on May 23, 2007, at the age of 38, at her home in Tiller, Oregon, She is survived by her companion, Bob Howard; her parents, William Spears and Inez Church; children, Sheri Lynn Hamilton and James Brackett, PV2 Donald Hamilton, Jessica and Samantha Hamilton. She also leaves a brother, Ronald Spears and a sister, Tammy R. Solt and her husband, Robert Scott; as well as her grandmother, Elizabeth M. Korfanta and several aunts and uncles. Tonya has many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and cousins, including Darlene Bringier. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the South Umpqua Community Church in Tiller.
<b>Mildred Terry</b>
Age 87, of Buckley, Washington, formerly of Oakland, Oregon, passed away on May 23, 2007. She was born December 1, 1919 in Waldron, Arkansas, daughter of William Jasper and Emma Ann (Lynch) Higgins. She was raised and educated in Oklahoma and on December 5, 1942, in Poteau, Oklahoma, she married the love of her life, William Haskell Terry. They moved to Oakland in 1952, where they raised their family. Lois was a mother and homemaker. She and Haskell were long time members of the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin, Oregon. She recently moved to Buckley to live near her son, Jim. She is survived by four children, Melvin Terry and his wife Linda of Sutherlin; Joyce (Terry) Hollamon and her husband, Richard of Whitehall, Montana; Frank Terry and his wife, Connie of Sutherlin and Jim Terry and his wife, Cherie of Buckley. She also leaves ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell, her parents and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Central Baptist Church in Sutherlin. Officiating will be Pastor Don Boss. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Taylor’s Family Chapel in Winston, Oregon.
<b>Dixie Lee Bartz</b>
Age 74, died peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her home in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born on April 7,1933, to Lloyd M. Cline and Leota L. Robbins Cline in Medford, Oregon. Most of her early life was spent living in the Rogue Valley. In 1953, she married Donald S. Kendall. They later divorced around 1977. In 1979, she married James (Jim) Bartz; living in Winston, Oregon, until moving to Roseburg in 2005. Dixie worked off and on as a waitress and a receptionist. She was quite artistic and enjoyed many hobbies including: oil painting, stained glass work, and making dolls. In Winston, she and Jim put in a pond together and spent many happy hours making it a beautiful spot to enjoy. She is survived by her husband, Jim; five children, Rick Jorgensen and his wife, Cindy, of Lakeside, Oregon; La Nell (Lanny) Carpenter and her husband, Darrell, of Central Point, Oregon; Melody Hoxie of Prineville, Oregon; Russell Kendall and his fiance, Corie, of Bend, Oregon; and Mike Bartz and his wife, Lorraine of Roseburg; two brothers, Donald Cline and his wife, Patricia of Medford, Oregon; and Lloyd (Butch) Cline and his wife, Diane of Sams Valley, Oregon; eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild. No funeral service is planned.
<b>Maurice Edwin Vogelpohl Jr.</b>
Age 75, of Roseburg, Oregon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at his home. He was born on April 20, 1932, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Maurice E. and Ruth E. Vogelpohl Sr. Maurice was raised in Sutherlin, Oregon, and graduated from Sutherlin High School in 1950. Maurice left the area to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 21 years in 1973. After leaving the military he moved back to the area and started working at U.S. Plywood (Champion) until he retired in 1994. On May 14, 1954, in Greenville, South Carolina, he married Mary C. Bishop. Maurice enjoyed fishing and RVing. He was an avid Roseburg High School Football fan and went to all the games. When the bleachers got hard he stayed home and listened to the games on the radio. He also watched the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beaver games on television and listened to them on the radio. Mr. Vogelpohl was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Vogelpohl of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter, Margaret Hoover and her husband, Ed of Charleston, South Carolina; sons, Gary Vogelpohl, Alan Vogelpohl and Roger Vogelpohl and his wife, Teresa all of Roseburg, Oregon; sister, Betty Lou Downing of Corvallis, Oregon; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday June 4, 2007, at 11 a.m. within the grounds of the Valley View Cemetery in Sutherlin, Oregon. Pastor Randy Webb will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW District 12 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Vogelpohl’s memory to First Baptist Church. Chapel of the Firs is in charge of arrangements.
<b>Viola Sophie West</b>
Age 90, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2007. She was born in Tulare, California, on May 15, 1917 to Thomas and Sophie Walker. n April 17, 1938, in Coos County, Oregon, Viola married Dave Orlander West. They were married for 32 years^ until his untimely death in 1970 while commercial fishing. Viola s first job after her marriage was as a trim-sawyer for the Port Orford Cedar Company in Port Orford, Oregon. After their two children were born, David in 1944 and Ralph in 1946, she became a full-time Mom. In 1949, the family moved from Coos Bay to Glide, Oregon, and later to Dixonville, Oregon. In the late 60's, after their son's high school graduations from Glide, and their marriages, Viola and Dave moved back to the coast, this time to Charleston, to once again, take up commercial fishing. Viola had a passion for growing plants and flowers, especially rhododendrons. Her yard was always a showcase of beauty. She also had a fondness for cats...and she was an excellent cook and seamstress. But most of all, she was a student of the Bible, which was her main focus in life. After the death of her husband in 1970, at the age of 53, she immediately went out to look for work. She supported herself as a caregiver for the elderly until she was 70 years old. Finally, after much coaxing from her oldest son, she moved to Roseburg to be near her family. She prided herself in hard work, and although small in stature, she was known for her feistiness and grit. About five years ago, her health began to fail and in 2003, she was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Viola is survived by two sons, Dave West and his wife, Lola and Ralph West and his wife, Teri. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David West; Stephanie Bro; Jamie West and Orel West; and eight great-grandchildren, Trevyr White; Ashlee West; Summer Hensley; Brady Fry; Taylor Fry; Nathan West; and twins, Parker and Whytnie West. She is also survived by three nieces, Diana Young; Sherry Elbeck and Ruth Ann Steinke; and one nephew, Raymond Rice. Viola was preceded in death by both of her parents and her two sisters, Millie and Ida. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 2 p.m. with Terry Ireland officiating at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Lookingglass Road.
<b>Shirley Ann Warren</b>
Shirley was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on April 17, 1945. The family moved to the Roseburg, Oregon, area in 1956, and settled in the Dillard/Willis Creek, Oregon, area. Shirley graduated from Douglas High School in 1964. She married Harland Smith in 1968. Shirley s talents were endless. She loved to read, cook, paint, sing and spend time with her family and friends The holidays were her favorite time of year. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years gatherings at Shirley's were always a good time. Nursing was another one other great passions. She loved to help people and was able to accomplish that daily. Shirley was an RN at Mercy Medical for many years. Being a nurse allowed her to move to Bandon, Oregon, where she always wanted to live, paint and read and collect her books. Retirement gave her the chance to fulfill a life-long dream and opened Reveri Book Store just south of Bandon. A mild stroke forced Shirley to move back to the area but allowed her to become very close to her granddaughter. She loved and spoiled her as much as possible Shirley passed away on May 8, 2007, at Rosehaven Nursing Home after a 4 month battle with brain cancer. She had good days and bad days during her stay at Rosehaven, but she really loved her "kids" that cared for her and spoiled her. Shirley leaves behind her parents, Bill and Kay Warren; sister, Sharon Metcalf; brother, Bill and wife, Becky Warren; sons, Guy Smith and Barrett Smith and his girlfriend, April Sportsman; nephews and nieces, Raymond and wife, Hilary Metcalf; Windy and husband, Brian Digby; their children, Tyler and Remi; Don and wife, Brittney Neilsen and daughter, Lily; uncles, Paul and wife, Dawn; Fred and wife, Eisa; her very special granddaughter, Danielle Smith and her best friend, Jean Howard. There will be no services at Shirley’s request. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people that helped us in the final days. We would especially like to thank the staff at Rosehaven Nursing Home who took such special care of Shirley when it mattered the most. Shirley lived an extraordinary and wonderful life and she will be missed. Thinking other will bring back so many good and happy memories.
<b>Donna Mae (Evans) Baker</b>
On May 24, 2007, age 79, of Billings, Montana, passed away at Valley Health Care where she had been a resident since 1994. Donna was born and received her education in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was the oldest of three children born to Fred Evans and Gertrude (Gelling) Evans. She graduated from high school and Northern College in Aberdeen. During that period she enjoyed her job as an accountant with First National Bank and in 1953 moved to Los Angeles in the same capacity. While there she met and married Dyle Baker, they later made their home in Winston, Oregon. They moved to Billings in 1978 where Donna was employed as the accountant for Tracer Energy. She loved music and was a choir director of the First Baptist Church in Aberdeen in the early 1950's. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dyle; son Donnie; and brother Bill. She is survived by her brother Alan Evans and his wife Sherry of Billings. Cremation had taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 30, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with Rev. James Fitzhugh officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
