Neah Yvonne Lane, 91, peacefully passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 in Lake District Long Term Care.

The descendant of pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon to eventually settle in Lake County, Neah was born Jan. 31, 1923 to Henry and Edie Hanan in Paisley.

She completed all 12 grades at the Paisley School and had many fond memories of her years spent in the Paisley community and of the fun she had with friends and relatives. As one of nine children, things were always lively around home. And it was in Paisley where she learned to do her famous “Crane Dance” which once seen became a requested event at lively social gatherings.

It was also during her time in Paisley that she caught the eye of Bill Lane. While he was growing up in Corvallis, Bill loved ranch life and would always spend the summer months in Silver Lake working with his uncle on the Lane Ranch, which was founded by his grandfather. The romance was put on hold with the outbreak of WWII while Bill enlisted in the Navy and served aboard a ship in the South Pacific. During this time Neah, while working on an Army base in Bend, developed skills as a telephone operator, which she later put to use at the Telephone Company in Lakeview. Following the end of the war Neah and Bill were married Oct. 20, 1945 in the Lakeview Methodist Church.

Neah had great pioneer DNA. During her life with Bill, she put that to good use such as when an opportunity arose for her husband to manage a ranch in the middle of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, far removed from any town and nearby neighbors.

Neah, through her life with her husband, was also part of the last generation to experience life in the authentic old American West. They were associated with historic Lake County ranches such as the ZX and the Jones Ranch in Paisley, where Neah had enjoyed growing up. But it was when Bill Kitt hired her husband in the 1950’s to join the team at the MC Ranch in Warner Valley that the real adventure began

For recreation Neah really enjoyed her bridge groups and after the family had established a home in Lakeview she added golf.

She was devoted to her two grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed being Nana.

In 1998 she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bill.

Neah is survived by daughters, Mary (Ron) Wilkie of Lakeview and Patty Tracy of Maui; grandchildren, Trent (Shara) Wilkie of Lakeview and Dr. Laneah (Jesse) Snyder of Klamath Falls; great-grandchildren, Holden and Piper Snyder and brother, Mitch Hanan.

To honor Neah’s request, no services will be held.

Contributions in memory of Neah may be made to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, PO Box 1007, Lakeview OR 97630 or Lake County Youth Mentor Program, 357 N. L St., Lakeview OR 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements

Gerry Fullerton, 75, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren in Beaverton on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014.

He was born on May 6, 1939 in Decatur County, Iowa.

In  1963 he became the first in his family to earn a college diploma from Iowa State. That same year he accepted a position as a Range Conservationist in Lakeview for the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM took him to Casper, Wyo., in 1974 and eventually to Portland in 1978. During his years at the BLM, he worked on the range. He organized the first catered meals and cooked for the wild land fire fighters in the Lakeview District. One of the highlights of his career was being involved with the Wild Horse Program.

Gerry married Carol Duke on Aug. 28, 1965 and had 49 wonderful years together. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid card player and loved backyard birding. He will always be known as a very special cook. He also enjoyed gardening, especially his tomatoes and roses.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Carl; and sister Lois.

He is survived by his loving wife Carol; sons Mark (Karen) and David (Crystal); daughter Lori (David) Falk; siblings Harold, Gary, Norma and Doris; and his granddaughters Taylor Falk, Ryan Falk and Raven Harmon.

Services were held in Beaverton on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2014.

Milo L. Cain, 83, died at Lake District Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 in Lakeview.

Milo was born to George and Yetive (Harding) Cain on Sept. 19, 1930 in Klamath Falls.  He grew up in Northern California and graduated from Potter Valley High School.

On Feb. 3, 1950 he and Janet Eddie were married in Potter Valley, Calif.  They moved to the Alturas area of Modoc County, where Milo worked on a ranch and then in 1964, they purchased their present ranch on the Westside.  He loved the ranching life and especially on the Westside.

Milo thoroughly enjoyed working with the youth and for a number of years was very active with the Junior Rodeo.  Next to the youth, he had a real passion for working with horses.

Milo is survived by wife, Janet Cain of Westside; son, Raymond Cain of Westside; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Del Raymond of Prairie City; brother, Lewis Cain; half-brother, Ferd Shaffer and 3 grandchildren.

At Milo’s request, no services will be held.

Contributions in Milo’s memory may be made to the Westside-Thomas Creek Fire Dist., P.O. Box 425, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Marvin Howard Braxton, 80, died at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014

Marvin was born to William and Elzina (Nelson) Braxton in Condon on May 21, 1934.

Marvin grew up in Prineville, where he graduated from High School.  He was employed as a dump truck driver in Prineville until he was drafted into the Army on Dec. 11, 1956.  After his honorable discharge on Dec. 10, 1958, he returned to his former job in Prineville.

Marvin came to Lakeview in 1959 and worked for Oregon Windor until October 1969, when he became a dispatcher for Lakeview Emergency Services, where he served until he retired on Oct. 1, 1994.  One of the most important steps he took in life was in Lakeview when, on Sept. 4, 1983, he and Peggy were married.

His desire to help others was demonstrated in the years he served as a volunteer with Lake County Search and Rescue and the Lakeview Fire Department.  He was also a past member of the Lakeview Eagle’s and Elk’s lodges.

Marvin was one who enjoyed life and his favorite forms of enjoyment were hunting, fishing, hunting arrowheads and bowling.

He is survived by sisters: Dorothy Henrici of Prineville, Lois Ruth Tameno of Maracopa, Ariz. and Marguerite Kuwahara of Vale.

Marvin had requested no service with burial in the Adel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, PO Box 1007, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Fred W. Flesher, 99, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. Born in Portland, Fred grew up on Flesher Slough in Yaquina Bay in Newport.

Fred trapped, hunted and fished from a young age becoming a commercial fisherman in Newport until he joined the Navy in 1942 serving 4 years on a destroyer during WWII.

After the War he managed, was a resident instructor and professional skater in the Newport Skating Rink. He married Edith Vickstrom in 1952 and they operated skating rinks from Newport, Lakeview and taught in San Mateo, Calif. In 1955 they settled in Gresham and operated the Gresham Skating Rink for 18 years, closing in 1973. They also had Skating Rinks in Boise, Idaho and Coos Bay. Fred was active in the Roller Skating Rink Association, Elks, Toastmasters, Kiwanis and was a licensed pilot, flying the family to many family vacations in their 250 Comanche.

In 1973 he bought the Lebanon Skate Rink and taught many to skate until he retired in 1979. He then moved to British Columbia on 160 acres next to the Frasier River living with no electricity, running water or phone. He lived well, hunting, fishing, trapping, guiding, snowmobiling and riding his eight horses. In 2002 he moved back to Lebanon to be closer to family but continued hunting. Fred touched many lives and loved to tell his adventures to family and friends, always good for a joke or two.

He was preceded in death by his brother Lynn Flesher and sister Lois Needles.

Fred is survived by wife, Edith Flesher (divorced 1974); son Bill (Julie) Flesher; daughter Lorna (Mike) Glenn; grandchildren Jessica, Kristy, Joe and Jeff; six great-grandchildren and many close friends.

A celebration of life service is planned on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Hwy. Lebanon 97355 at 2:00 p.m.

Billie Jean Johnson, 54, died at her home in Lakeview on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014.  She was born in Lakeview to John and Wanzell (Parker) Saunders on Nov. 20, 1959.

Billie grew up in Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School.

Her years of working for Burger Queen and Blarney Brothers contributed much to the success of those businesses.  She did her job exceptionally well and will be remembered as one of the very best.

After a 16-year engagement, Billie and Terry Johnson were married in Lakeview on Oct. 17, 2008.

Billie enjoyed being outdoors and had developed a real passion for hunting arrowheads.  She also thoroughly enjoyed fishing and loved working in her garden and tending to her beautiful flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by husband, Terry Johnson of Lakeview; daughters, Lynelle (Derek) Pfremmer of Cole Camp, Mo., Karmen Saunders of Cole Camp, Mo. and Terri (Cedric) Hughes of Rosamond, Calif.; sisters, Beverly (Larry) Brown of Lakeview and Diane Keeney of Lakeview; grandchildren, Cody and Brielle Phremmer and Cedric Jr., Brenna and Alyviah Hughes; nephews, Mike and Lane Keeney.

A private memorial service was held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 with inurnment in Sunset Park Cemetery.

Contributions in Billie’s memory may be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia Etta (Houston) Morehouse, 76, passed away peacefully at Pilot Butte Rehabilitation in Bend on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

Virginia was born to Raymond and Virgie Houston of Paisley on March 20, 1938.

She grew up in Paisley and graduated from Paisley High School in 1956.  She and her high school sweetheart Richard married a year later on Sept. 17, 1957.  She and Richard celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary just three days before she passed.

Anyone that knew Virginia knew she lived to sew.  While Richard worked outside on the farm, you could find her holed up in her “sewing room”(which consisted of half her house) working on a new project. Virginia made sure to pass on her love of sewing to her kids and grandkids.

Virginia loved to travel and spend time with her family. Everyone always gathered at her house to celebrate holidays, and nothing made her happier. As long as someone brought Tom and Jerry’s.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald Morehouse; sisters, Louwanna (Houston) Combs and Juanita (Houston) Nelson.

She is survived by her husband Richard; son, Russell Morehouse; daughter, Deborah Morehouse; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Ken Hamlington; grandchildren, Clint Miles, Cody and Rachel Aplin, Jolie and Brady Murphy, Amanda Hofer, Waylon Hofer and Jessica and Eric Spaeth; numerous great-grandchildren plus nieces and nephews

Services will be held at the Fort Rock Grange in Fort Rock on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. Donation’s in Virginia’s honor may be made to the Fort Rock Cemetery and mailed to Bob Tuttle- president of Fort Rock Cemetery District PO Box 150 Fort Rock 97735.

Lela Anna Deboy Woods, 92, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. She was a beloved aunt, sister and daughter.

Lela was born May 26, 1922, to Henry Austin Deboy and Glenna Mae Byram Deboy in Summer Lake.

Lela worked for the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss for over 20 years as a civilian employee, she was the purchasing agent on base. She loved her job and was good at what she did. She worked hard and was very proud of the fact that she supported herself. She was a strong, independent woman.

Lela chose to settle in Klamath Falls after her retirement in 1990. She became a long-standing member of St. Marks’s Anglican Church. She was very fond of the Bishop and his wife, Bob and Donna Baker, and always enjoyed her time with them. She loved to cook, can, garden, sew and knit, and she was good at all of them. She was very close to her nephews and nieces: Dale Deboy, Glenna Deboy, Lawrence Hand, David Hand, Carol McDaniel, Duane Hand, LaDonna Church and Karen Cole.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; siblings, Lloyd Deboy of Merrill, Jack Deboy of Merrill, Joan Hand of Summer Lake and nephew David Hand.

There will be a family graveside service at a later date.

In place of flowers please send a donation to St. Mark’s at 1211 Main St., Klamath Falls.

William (Bill) Brain, 60, passed away at his son and daughter-in-law’s house in Sandy on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 after a good fight with cancer.

Bill was born in Portland on Dec. 30, 1954 to Alvin Brain and Edris Shackle. He moved from Sandy to Lakeview seven years ago to care of his mother Edris.

Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing in all the “secret” places his grandfather showed him while growing up.

Bill was preceded in death by his father Alvin Brain.

He is survived by his five sons, a brother and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Christian Life Center in Lakeview.

Bonnie Dodd, 76, of Adkins, Texas passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.
She was born June 28, 1938 in Austin, Texas to Lloyd W. and Nina (Waltham) Neill. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Gary Lynn Dodd.
She is survived by Tommie Dodd; son, Kevin Dodd and partner Edward John Evans, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Dodd; grandchildren, Rusty Dodd, Michelle Graham, and Sheri Kent, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in LaVernia, Texas.
The Rev. William Brown officiated. Interment followed at the Salem Sayers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association, www.alsa.org. You are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Norman W. Halter Jr., 82, died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014 following a brief illness.
Norman was born May 7, l932 in Coquille to Norman and Agnes Seargant Halter Sr.
Survivors include his loving wife Louise of 61 years; son David Halter (Nickie) of Lakeview and daughter Heather Van Demelen (Jere) of Issaquah,Wash. sister-in-law Florence Halter of Roseburg and two great-granddaughters Susan and Nichole McKeon.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Lewis Perry Forga,79, died at the Lake District Hospital Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 following a brief illness.
Perry was born July 9, 1935 to Edmon Stanley and Elsie Mae (Story) Forga in Glenwood, Ark.
Perry moved with his family to Oregon in 1946. He graduated From Lakeview High School with the class of l956.
He received a letter of Greetings and was inducted into the US Army immediately following graduation.
During his high school years he worked for Pete Post at the Economy Grocery, Duane and Helen Siebert at Siebert’s Furniture and later for Duane Siebert at Duane’s Auto Sales, Dan Michaelson at Dan’s Auto Sales and upon retirement for Dan and Kit Collins at both Collins Chevrolet and Collins Ford dealership.
His love of country music would find him playing any musical instrument that has strings and you would find him on stage with many different local bands every week-end throughout his life. He enjoyed donating his time to entertain at the long term care Facility and the Senior Center with music. He has been a member of the Old Time Fiddlers for many years. When he wasn’t playing music he was hunting or fishing.
Perry was always on the go, his family didn’t think he had any time for romance but he surprised them all on June 16, 1968 when he married Bernice Nelson-Woods.
Bernice brought to this union two lovely daughters, Cindy and Jeannie who Perry accepted as his very own. Then came two grandchildren, Dan and Kelly which he absolutely adored and they brought him endless enjoyment, then came great-grandchildren, Bailey and Livey to make his life even more complete.
Perry lost his soul mate and love of his life, his wife Bernice in August 2007
Perry was a longtime member of the Elk’s and Eagle’s Lodges.
Perry was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, Elvis Forga, Elvin Forga and Carl Forga; two sisters, Laverne Forga and Eva Mae Alexander.
Survivors include his brother Clyde Forga, sister Rada Jackson; two step-daughters, Cynthia Cole and Jeannie Wickman; grandson Dan Hamrick and granddaughter Kelly Hammond; two great-grandchildren, Baylee and Alyvia Hamrick, along with many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday Oct. 10, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the family plot at the New Pine Creek Cemetery. Following the cemetery service there will be a potluck luncheon and celebration of Perry’s life at the Lakeview Elk’s Lodge.
Contributions in Perry’s memory may be made to the Lakeview Disaster Unit at 245 N. F St. Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Carl Louis Patten, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 18, 2014.
He was born Sept. 16, 1948 to William and Margaret Patten in Artesia, Calif.
He graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic. Upon his graduation, he was drafted into the military where he proudly served two years in the Vietnam war. After his discharge from the military, he went to work for CALTRANS in California. After 20 years with the company, he retired.
He thoroughly loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He believed you could never own too many guns.
He was such a sweet, thoughtful, caring, kind, loyal, and funny man that touched everyone’s lives that were lucky enough to have known him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother-in-law Kenny Behen.
He was survived by brother Bill Patten of Tucson, Ariz; sisters Joanie Behen and Carole Adams (Richard) all of Aumsville; daughters Debbie Shelton of LaPine and Linda Vivian of Sacramento Calif.; grandchildren Justine Shelton of LaPine, Kerryn and Gregory Simon and Kaela Vivian all of Sacramento Calif.; great-grandchildren Lily Dial and Remington Strohkirch of LaPine and Tucker Simon of Sacramento Calif.; special friends Pat Springer (Patten) of Lakeview and Linda Puckett of LaPine.
Carl wanted to be cremated and ashes scattered at Catalina Island in California. A memorial service will be set at a later date. For more information about the service please call Justine 541-410-4444.

Flora Fay Rector, 74, died of natural causes in Lakeview Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.
Fay was born April 23, 1940 in Alameda, Calif. to Russell and Fern (Riblett) Tolin. She was married to Dean Rector Aug. 8 of 1980 in Riddle.
The couple came to Lakeview where they were very active at the Eagle’s Lodge. Fay’s hobby was caring for feral cats. She routinely donated blood to the Red Cross and was credited with saving at least six lives because of that donation. She had a rare blood type.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie LaClair of Grants Pass, Lawrence LaClair of Lakeview and Russell LaClair of Livermore, Calif.; two daughters; Lynette LaClair of British Columbia, Canada and Mary DeBruyn of Richmond, Va ; seven grandchildren; Travis, Jason, Kyle, Ryan, Jeremy, Evan and Kayla; two great-grandchildren; Landin and Lillian.
Celebration of Life Services was held at the gravesite at the family plot at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery On Saturday, Oct. 4.
Ousley Ostermasn Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Richard M. Savage, 66, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 in Bend.
Richard was born Feb. 1, 1948 to Robert and Mary (Morrison) Savage in Clinton, Mass.
He lived at Aspen Court in Lakeview and took his Clinton education and helped others. The Clinton education was academic, political and religious but also tolerant. That tolerance sustained him.
He was ahead of his time in politics and the environment, the social welfare and the benefits of the capitalist system to serve all. He rejected the religious who caused most of the wars and the bulk of dissension in our country and the world throughout history.
He loved to read and found great peace in the beauty and solitude of the outdoors. He influenced and touched the lives of all that he came in contact with.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Savage and sister, Roberta Erwin.
He is survived by family and friends.
As per Richard’s request, no services will be held and in lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Jane Eri 94, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 in Lakeview.

Betty was born Sept. 6, 1920 in Medford to Clarence and Idabelle (Whillock) Evans.

She graduated from the Medford High School in 1939 then attended Linfield College and  Western Business College.

On Aug. 31, 1941 she married her high school sweetheart, Wallace Lee Eri in the Medford Episcopal Church.

Following Wally’s discharge from the service after WW II, they opened a small distributorship for toys and during the day Betty worked at the Medford Employment Office. On June 6, l964 they purchased a variety store in Lakeview known as the Eri Company.

Betty was very active in her community, being past president of the Lakeview Soroptimist and the Lakeview Daughters of the Nile.

Betty lost the love of her life, Wallace on Feb. 11, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Eri and parents, Clarence and Idabelle Evans.

She is survived by her  three daughters, Camille and son-in-law Russ, Sonya and Kay and Betty’s very treasured son-in-law Ken; granddaughters, Tabitha, Talla and Arien; great-granddaughter, Pandora.

Celebration of Life services will be held at the Lakeview Methodist Church on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Rich Landrith officiating. The ladies of the church will provide a reception and luncheon following the Church Services. The burial will follow on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at the Siskiyou Memorial Park in Medford.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

W. Jean Davis, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

Jean was born in Lakeview and lived in Portland and Woodburn.

She graduated from Lakeview High School and then University of Portland Nursing program in 1944. After working as an RN in Alaska, Hawaii and Roseburg, she married Carl Davis in 1955.

She later worked as a school nurse in Woodburn when Carl was starting his law office and buying the ranch home. Jean was a member of The Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Woodburn PEO and University of Portland alumni club. She was active in church and community activities.  One of her favorite family gatherings was Thanksgivings at the ranch. She was truly God’s hands and feet when she volunteered at the church as a deaconess, with hospice sitting with patients, and just taking time to help people every day of her life here on earth.

Her husband, Carl, preceded her in death in 2008.

Survivors include: Jerry Davis (Vickie), Janell Wyatt (Bert),  Jennie Garrett (Dan); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Public service will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Woodburn Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m., reception following service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodburn Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.

Linda Marie Mecham, 62, passed away on the morning of Wednesday,  Oct. 15, 2014 in her Paisley home.

Linda was born to Weldon and Yetta Jean (Berger) Edwards on Oct. 7, 1952 in Bell Gardens, Calif.  Her parents divorced when she was young. Together, with her older sister, Ann and her younger sister, Terry, they lived in numerous cities and states.  One of her favorites being the time spent with an aunt and uncle in Creswell.

Linda married Richard “Dick” Mecham on July 19, 1969 in Elko, Nev.  They lived in the Elko area for about 30 years.  They had four children who have blessed them with 12 grandchildren.

Linda had an avid passion for the medical profession.  In 1991 she completed a course as a Medical/Dental Office Assistant.  She would have gone much further in that field, but her health wouldn’t permit it.

Linda’s family was of the utmost importance to her. She was an avid reader and had a passion for gardening, baking, painting and Christmas.

She is survived by husband, Dick Mecham, of Paisley; son, Rick (Danielle) Mecham of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; daughters, Melissa (Mitch) Walton of Paisley, Lori (McKenzie) Mecham of Paisley, Merce (Steve) Marshall of Burns; sisters, Terry (Jim) Nagle of Chandler, Ariz. and Sharon Joiner; grandchildren, Trent and Dillon Walton, Tyler Mecham, Annie Larsen, Victor, Alyssa and Becca Basurto, Michael Todd, Jordan, Cody and Logan Mecham and Cody Guadalupe.

A memorial service will be held at the Paisley Community Center on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner in the Center.

Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to Lake County Crisis Center, P.O. Box 774, Lakeview 97630 or Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1400 SW 5th Ave. #530, Portland 97201 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Ambrose William McAuliffe, 72, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 in Klamath Falls.

Ambrose was born on Oct. 13, 1942 to Joseph and Leonore McAuliffe in Spokane, Wash. He was raised on the family cattle ranches in Fort Klamath and Cottonwood, Calif. Ambrose attended Mercy Academy in Red Bluff, Calif. and Cottonwood elementary schools.  He graduated high school from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, Calif. While very appreciative of the Catholic education, Ambrose was most fond of the lasting friendships formed during those years.   He attended University of San Francisco for a short time before returning home to work on the ranch.

In 1963, Ambrose met and married Susan Jane Lyons.  The relationship began with the sale of a horse and for 49 years, their marriage revolved around quality horses, cow dogs, cattle and everything that goes with it.  They raised their children Will and Molly with the values and traditions that come with a ranching lifestyle.

A cross between a mad scientist and an engineer, Ambrose was always looking to improve or invent solutions to make life and work easier.  He was a devout Catholic and his faith carried through in his actions.  He was honest, hard-working and generous. He extended his faith to people and animals, always raising his expectations because he believed in their capabilities.

Ambrose was preceded in death by his wife, Susan (May 10, 2012) and his parents Joseph and Leonore McAuliffe.

Ambrose is survived by his son Will McAuliffe and daughter Molly Hepper(Gary); grandchildren Brittain and McKenzie McAuliffe and Cate Hepper; brother Jack McAuliffe(Heleen); sisters Geneva Toms(Ernie), MaryLee Dickens; brother Joseph McAuliffe; sister-in-law Sally Fitzgerald(Con); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He cherished too many friendships to list, but rest assured he will pray for you in Heaven.

A Catholic Funeral and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Rodear Arena in Fort Klamath.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Chiloquin or to the Fort Klamath Civic Improvement Club.

Marc Lee Sprang, 62, passed away in his Eagle Point home, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. His mother, Claudine Helene Sprang was with him at their home.

Marc was born on the March 31, 1952 in Winslow, Ariz. to Melton Lee and Claudine Melene Sprang.

He was an only child who spent his youth in Kanab, Utah and Lakeview, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Marc attended the University of Oregon and then aviation school.

Marc married Michele Stephanie Merriman in Jonesboro, Ark. in August 1989. They had two daughters, Megan and Monique. Marc and Michele were divorced in April 1998.

After many years and jobs that took him around the country, he began working and helping his mother with her business, Claudine’s, doing upholstery and draperies, and recently retired to care for his family.

Marc enjoyed many activities including hunting, fishing, boating, camping, working on cars, raising Dobermans and spending time with his children. His love of the outdoors and great love for his daughters was apparent to all who knew him. Marc meant the world to his family. He had a great sense of humor and found enjoyment in everything he did. Marc was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melton Lee Sprang.

He is survived by his mother, Claudine Helene Sprang and his two daughters, Capt. Megan Etta Sprang, 29, who is stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. and Monique Michele Sprang, 20, of Medford.

The memorial service was held at The Church on the Hill, 400 Stevens Rd, Eagle Point on Oct. 19, 2014.