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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Guide Weather Subscribe Contact Us January 7, 2005 Elma Annalee Baker 1924-2004 Elma Annalee Baker, 80, died December 29th, 2004. She was the daughter of S. Bert and Myra (Bornt) Simmons. Elma Annalee was born near Eugene on the family farm, she is the third generation of Pioneer Ancestry. Her father's Grandparents came to the Oregon Country in the years of 1852 and 1853. These Covered Wagon people came to settle the Willamette Valley, lending their names to community towns. During WWII Elma went to Southern Oregon University, graduating in Education with a degree is Science. For 33 years she taught the primary grades, but First Grade was her favorite. She taught first grade in North Bend School District for 31 years. It was while she was at college in Ashland, Oregon that she met a soldier from Camp White. Before he left for WWII they were married, and made a family consisting of: children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, foster children and adopted. She is survived by four sons and one daughter; Curt Baker of Springfield, OR. George Baker of Junction City, OR, Tim Baker of Texas, Francine Kelsay of North Bend, OR and Chris Baker of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beryl Baker, her brother William Sammons, and one son, Gordon Baker. Elma became a member of Easter Star 38 years ago and had recently finished her third time as Worthy Matron. She was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, 37 years and served twice as Worthy High Priestess. Elma was also a member of Amaranth. She had been Royal Matron, Assistant Grand Lecturer and her favorite was Grand Representative. She served three years in the Philippines, England, Scotland and Maryland. She was extremely active with various Methodist Women's groups, OEA, NEA, AAUW, She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, and served as Worthy Matron of the Junction City Chapter. She was also active in emeritus positions with the organizations above and lived a happy life. There will be a memorial service on January 11th, 2005 at the North Bend First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made the local school of your choice or The American Association of University Women. Arrangements are being handled by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene Oregon. Kenneth C. Hansen Kenneth C. Hansen, 86, former resident of Ashland, died December 16, 2004 in Overland Park, KS. Mr. Hansen was born in Denmark, KS on May 7, 1918, to Chris and Johanna Dahl. He was raised by his adoptive parents, Pete and Anna Hansen on a farm in Tescott, KS. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the Submarine Corp. Mr. Hansen spent his life as a farmer and businessman in Kansas before moving to the Rogue Valley in 1973. He was locally employed by Cascade Electric of Medford. Ken enjoyed woodworking, camping at the ocean, preparing large meals for family and friends, and entertaining all with well told stories of people he had known. He is survived by his current wife, Noreen; three children, Pete Hansen, Topeka, KS, Roy Hansen, Fredrick, WI, and Marie Ann Carson, Ashland, OR: five grandchildren, including Johanna Carson of Sacramento, CA; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clela, in 1987 and his sister, Ethel Hansen, in 1989. Memorial contributions may be made to, Medford Gospel Mission. P.O. Box 1172, Medford, OR 97501. Jamie N. Lieruance A funeral for Jamie N. Lieruance will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the Ashland Christian Fellowship. Jamie, 21, of Medford, died Jan. 3, 2005 at her home. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. Mary B. Lowery Mary B. Lowery, 86, of Ashland, died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2005) at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Slippers Women's Slippers men's slippers Ceramic Piggy Banks heloc libor rate Calenders 2005 Calender 2005 Accelerate Weight Loss Programs Memory Foam Mattress college loans alternative student loans Matchmaking & Dating Scripts Adventure Travel Conference Calls - $50/Month Security Systems student loan consolidation trillion cut diamonds Currancy Exchange Click Here Site Search: .:Advertisements:. RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams