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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district 10 things to know for Tuesday, May 19 Ashland council to consider water rate surcharge, Welcome Center agreement Jackson County district election turnout under 17 percent Makeover brings new look to old clinic Education Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district John Muir students need help producing eighth-grade yearbook Ashland High School seeks volunteers for 2015-16 Heading to Harvard Rising from the ashes Environment Demonstrators hope to save tree Documentary 'When Giants Fall' tells tragic story of elephant poaching Mt. 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Our View: Change is brewing Our View: Forest work is a bargain Letters Letters to the Editor, May 19 Letters to the Editor, May 14 (No heading) Letters to the editor: Tuesday, May 12 Letters to the Editor, May 8 Guest opinions Guest Opinion: A day in the life of ScienceWorks Guest Opinion: Ambrose spins a conservative fantasy Guest Opinion: Restoring the Plaza's sense of place Guest Opinion: Making conservation a game Guest Opinion: A good day to act Columns Council Corner: Citizens on the move Guest Opinion: A day in the life of ScienceWorks Council Corner: Please help me with my list George Barnes: We need to help free Tom Brady Chris Honoré: The journey of the African elephant Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Ashland Calendar, Thursday, May 14 4 Things To Do This Weekend Movie listings: May 15-21 Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum at The Mountain House Steve Poltz, Grant-Lee Phillips at Old Ashland Armory Theater Ashland-originated plays to tour throughout country Ticket Availability Ticket availability Ticket Availability Departing Ashland Independent Film Festival programmer talks about what makes a good movie Music The Farr Side: Contest open for singer-songwriters The Farr Side: Mumford & Sons’ latest is full-on rock Interview: Country singer Suzy Bogguss enjoying life on the road The Farr Side: CMAs do it right, in many ways Interview: Offspring plays hits new and old on tour Visual Art Movies Documentary 'When Giants Fall' tells tragic story of elephant poaching Movie review: ‘Mad Max’ is a fresh, fantastic approach to a classic idea Your A-to-Z guide to the ‘Mad Max’ franchise Movie listings: May 15-21 'Wild Tales' is twisted, dark and lovely Food and Drink Taqueria Picaro takes over Tabu space Owner of Mix and Amuse to bring Flip burger joint to Ashland Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories It Is What It Is: The power of the spoken word Potluck: A Gooey Butter Cake to cherish Shayne Looper: Escape from the 'Big Me' culture Donna Knight: How to lessen your risk Dr. Elaine Heffner: Teaching values Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Mocha Musings Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services Patricia Carole-Mae Perrin Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM Posted May. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM » Social News Patricia Carole-Mae Perrin 1925 - 2015 Former Ashland writer and teacher Patricia (Patty) Perrin died April 4, 2015, in Placerville, Calif. She was 89. Known for the wit, insight, and honesty of her popular newspaper columns, “At My Age,” Patty will be remembered not only for her love of life, but for her ability as a writer to share the joys--and the pains--of everyday life with a comforting twist of humor. Commenting on aging in her column, she wrote that her “new group’s greatest benefit is that none of us worry about dying young." Born in Hermiston, Ore., Patty moved to Southern California with her husband, Al, in 1949. She always referred to her marriage with Al as “the best decision I ever made.” While living in Riverside, California, Patty was instrumental in developing a volunteer organization at the local general hospital, established a halfway house for people fresh out of mental institutions, gave great parties, and raised three children almost as a sideline. In the late ‘60s she and Al took a leap of faith and moved to Kabul, Afghanistan, for Al to take a position as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps in that country. Ever the adventurer, she proceeded to teach English, get lost (and found) where foreigners rarely ventured, helped a Peace Corps team of vaccinators, hosted sick and home-sick Peace Corp volunteers -- and gave great parties. Patty lost Al, her husband of 70 years, just last June. She is survived by her three children, Nancy (Norm) Menzie, of Placerville, Calif.;, Tim (Terri) Perrin, of W. Kelowna, British Columbia; and Carrie Perrin, also of Placerville, Calif. She has four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. In her honor, and in recognition of her great parties, her family is giving one last party and holding a celebration of her life on her 90 th birthday, June 6, 2015 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland, Ore., at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, Ga., 30047.. The last word goes to Patty, who never forgot what was truly important in life: “It’s a beautiful day. Let’s pack a lunch and go for a hike.” From “At My Age” columns originally published in the Ashland Gazette from 1991 - 2002: On romance: “I hate to admit it, but romance, Clark Gable, and my knees are all dead.” On the cost of harsh words: “Words can add up. A rash statement here and another there and the first thing I know, I’m three sizes larger.” On the value of friendship: “As I get older, I have come to believe that friends are like clothes, and that life has limited closet space.” DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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