Obituaries
From our weekly issue dated July 29, 2009
Joe Crutchfield
Joe Nathern Crutchfield, 50, of Cave Junction, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Lake Selmac (Trout Shelter—Boy Scout Camp) on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 12-5 p.m. (POTLUCK). In lieu of flowers send outdoor plants or a contribution to your favorite charity.
Joe was born on September 9, 1958 in Stockton, Calif. to Everett (Junior) & Jonnie Crutchfield. Served in the U.S. Army 1976-1979. On December 4, 1982 he married his High School Sweetheart, Kristi Ann Miller. Loved ones include three sons, Dustin (Sara Couick), Adam, and Aaron Crutchfield of Cave Junction, Ore.; two brothers, Carl Crutchfield (Diane) of Stockton, Calif., Harold Crutchfield (Kathy) of Lodi, Calif.; one sister, Debi Doyle (Chip) of Selma, Ore.; In-laws Jim & Ellen Hamilton of Stockton, Calif., Scott Miller of Los Angeles, Calif., and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, and so many loving friends.
Joe was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed barbecues, deep-sea fishing, golfing, cooking, camping with his sons, spending time with his family, and peaceful surroundings. He worked hard and took pride in his business, Crutchfield’s. He’s a member of the Operating Engineers Union and Illinois Valley Lions Club. Joe had the Biggest Heart and an endless sense of humor.
Gary Jack
Gary A. Jack, 53, of Kerby, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.
A potluck barbecue gathering will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lake Selmac. For information and to RSVP, phone Roshel Jack at (541) 415-0035 or “Kathleen” at (541) 415-0636.
Donations can be made to the Jack Family at Shop Smart Food Warehouse in Cave Junction. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Private condolences can be sent to katshell2001@yahoo.com, or sign the family guest book www.since1928hull.com.
Mr. Jack was born on June 3, 1956 in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Alexander & Helen Jack. He grew up in Vancouver, B.C. and graduated from high school there in 1973. On Oct. 19, 1981 in Vancouver he married Kathleen Close. In 1996 he moved to Cave Junction.
For 35 years, Mr. Jack was a professional driver. He also enjoyed working as a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife Kathleen Jack, of Kerby; a daughter, Roshel; four sons, Adam, Samuel, Christopher and Elijah; a sister, Linda; two brothers, Norm and Eddie; and one grandchild.
Charles Fuhrman
Charles Fuhrman, 64, of Cave Junction, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Marvin Sprinkle
Marvin Del “Doc” Sprinkle, 75, of Cave Junction, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 25. Condolences can be sent to the family at rtsprinkle@mindspring.com.
Mr. Sprinkle was born to Ada Dorin Sprinkle on July 20, 1933 in Albia, Iowa. He left Albia to join the U.S. Air Force on May 14, 1951 and served in the Korean War during 1952 and ’53. He married Beverly Jean (Heffner) Sprinkle in 1953, and moved to Westminster, Calif., where they had two children, JoLyn and Ron.
In 1965 the Sprinkle Family moved to Oregon, where “Doc” worked with the Bell Telephone Co. In 1973, his wife, and daughter, JoLyn, died.
On March 13, 1976 he married Shirley Irene (Duling) Sprinkle, who survives him. He retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1992 after 38 years within the Bell companies.
He enjoyed the outdoors, growing roses, collecting electronic gadgets, traveling, motorcycles and John Wayne movies.
Besides Shirley, his wife of 33 years, Mr. Sprinkle is survived by his son, Ronald, of Oviedo, Fla.; his stepdaughter, Diana Grogg, of Healdsburg, Calif.; his stepson, Bruce Grogg, of Draper, Utah; and six grandchildren.
James Morris
James Edward Morris, 89, of Cave Junction, died at this home on Saturday, July 25, 2009.
A graveside service was held July 27, 2009 at the Pioneer Masonic Cemetery, with the Kerby Belt Lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons conducting. Chapel of the Valley – L.B. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Morris was born Feb. 6, 1920 in Jackson County, Ala. At 18, Jim joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1938 until 1948. He was a chief boatswain’s mate at the time of his discharge. While in the Navy, he served aboard the transport USS Henderson, the submarine tender USS Canopus and the heavy cruiser USS Augusta under Admiral Hart. He was on board when the USS Augusta transported President Franklin Roosevelt to a conference with Winston Churchill. He also had temporary duty on the transport USS Samuel Chase.
While on shore leave in San Francisco in 1940, he met Saxon May Schulz, whom he married on Sept. 12, 1941. She died March 28, 2005.
The couple lived in San Lorenzo, Calif. And upon his discharge from the Navy, he went to work for Safeway stores. It was his dream to own his own market that brought him to Cave Junction. In May 1972, he opened Jim’s Sentry Market, which he and Saxon operated until their retirement in February 1979.
Mr. Mason was a member of the Kerby Belt Lodge. He and his wife assisted with the furnishing and decorating of the Illinois Valley Senior Center. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling with Saxon. Survivors include four brothers and two sisters.
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