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0 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 Ashland councilor was in Paris during Friday's attacks ... Medford pot growing ban would affect 1,942 growers ... Medford man charged for stealing water-filled gas can ... Ashland councilor was in Paris during Friday's attacks ... Medford pot growing ban would affect 1,942 growers ... Medford man charged for stealing water-filled gas can ... Roland Jay Washburn Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 6, 2015 at 8:23 AM Posted Apr. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 6, 2015 at 8:23 AM » Social News Roland Jay Washburn 1929-2015 Roland Jay Washburn passed away March 31, 2015 at a Medford care facility. He reached the age of 85. "Rollie" was born in Sunol, Neb., during the Great Depression, to Leo Burton Washburn and Opal Mae (Underhill) Washburn. In 1942 the family moved to Oregon and bought a home in Gold Hill. Soon after, they moved to California to be with family. This only lasted a short time, until the war brought them back to Camp White, where his father Leo helped build the camp. Roland attended Gold Hill High School and graduated in the class of '46. He met his sweetheart, Beverly Christensen, and they married in 1948. They lived in Gold Hill in several different homes but always returned to their "rock house." They were married almost 60 years, missing this landmark anniversary by only two months. The couple had three children: Carol, Patti, and Larry. The children and their families were very important in their lives. As a young man Roland worked in the mills doing many jobs. His main career was selling real estate in Central Point and Gold Hill. Later he became a real estate broker. Roland and Beverly both retired from their jobs in 1987. Together they spent many hours camping, fishing, and bird watching. He also enjoyed woodworking. He built 22 bird houses and installed them along the Gold Hill hiking trail that runs along the river. In addition, he helped the Gold Hill food bank by loading and unloading food items. He noticed they needed a place to store food and built additional storage shelves. He also helped at the Gold Hill Historical Society where he was a member. He was a very giving, caring man and will be missed by friends and family alike. Roland was preceded in death by his parents Leo (1947) and Opal (1999) as well as his beloved Beverly in 2008. He is survived by his children, Carol and Wayne Blagden, Patti and Joe Frazier, and Larry and Candy Washburn; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. A service will be held at the Central Point Conger-Morris Chapel, 800 S. Front St., April 11, 2015 at 11 am. A private family burial will follow. A "celebration of life" for Roland and Beverly Washburn will be held in Gold Hill at the home of his daughter, Patti, following the services at about 2:00 pm. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 6, 2015 at 8:23 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 2015 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