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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW UPDATE: Guman in gay nightclub shooting pledged allegiance to Islamic State ... Oregon oil train derailment blamed on broken bolt ... After months of delays and courtroom theatrics, Medford felon gets 40-month sentence ... UPDATE: Guman in gay nightclub shooting pledged allegiance to Islamic State ... Oregon oil train derailment blamed on broken bolt ... After months of delays and courtroom theatrics, Medford felon gets 40-month sentence ... Willard Douglas Chapman Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 9, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Jun. 9, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News Willard Chapman, 85, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home the evening of June 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Willard was born in Passamonte, N.M.; following the passing of his mother at age five, he was moved to Kansas to live with relatives. At age 14 he moved to Oregon where he lived most of the next 70 years. Willard served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. Following his discharge, he married Carole Hunter of Phoenix, Ore. The Chapman's lived and raised their family on a small farm in the Valley View area outside of Ashland. They recently retired and moved to Talent. Willard was employed by Jackson County Roads Department where he retired in 1992 after 37 years of service. He began his career as a heavy-equipment operator at the Roads Department then transferred to the Parks Department where he helped build local attractions; Howard Prairie, Cantrell-Buckley Park, Emigrant Lake, and Willow Lake Recreation areas, the Expo Center in Central Point, and the Jackson County Sports Park. Willard was promoted to Road Supervisor before his retirement. Besides his years of service to the County, Willard was a local farmer, avid gardener, neighborhood vet, and friend to all. He was a 4-H Beef Club Leader for 12 years. He was loved and adored by all who knew him. Willard is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 62 years, Carole; son, Ron Chapman (JoAnn), Medford; daughters, Glenda Crenshaw, Talent, Linda Craig-Mickelson (Eric), California, and Cyndi Dutenhoefer (Dave), Phoenix; and brothers, Lewis and Eldon Chapman. Willard was much loved by his grandchildren, Jeremy Chapman, Kim Klein, Michael Crenshaw, Sarah and Katie Craig, and Garrick and Kendyl Dutenhoefer. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix, 121 W 2nd St, Phoenix, Ore. where Willard and Carole were members for many years. A potluck reception will follow at the church. Willard knew hunger in his childhood and he did not want anyone to ever go hungry. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Phoenix Food Pantry P.O. Box 390 Phoenix, Ore. 97535. Arrangements in care of Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary. www.hillcrestmortuary.com MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 9, 2016 at 2:00 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... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site 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. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501