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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 Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... Bob Hope Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News March 12, 1924 - July 27, 2015 Our wonderful father, Bob Hope, passed away July 27, 2015. He lived his life in Oregon but traveled the world. Born at home in Bend, Ore. to Ralph A. and Francis O. Hope, known to many as Pop and Nonnie, he was the youngest of four children. Their house is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Homes for the City of Bend. His family would later move to Eugene and settle in the Santa Clara area. Dad lived in Eugene for 81 years. He graduated from Eugene High, attended the University of Oregon, and was later drafted into the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1949 the Hope family purchased Oakway Golf Course on Cal Young Road. In order to build a driving range, a parcel of farmland was purchased from Eugene pioneers, Cal and Grace Young, who owned the adjacent property. This was the beginning of a friendship with Cal and Grace as well as a long, successful, and enjoyable career in the golf industry for the Hope families. On a blind date in 1951, dad was introduced to a dental hygienist named Mildred Carlson. After a brief three-month courtship they were married in February, 1952 much to the chagrin of both sets of parents. Together Bob and Millie raised three daughters, Sabrina, Cynthia, and Christy and celebrated 56 years of marriage. Dad often said he had the best job because the people who came to his place of work were always in a good mood. Dad became an avid golfer and played each Friday with his regular foursome at various courses around the state. In the 1970s, because of his famous name and connection to golf, it was common for him to be surrounded by golfers once they learned that Bob Hope was about to tee off. Dad also received many letters of appreciation from servicemen tucked into the packaging slips for golf clubs and golf shirts ordered for the Oakway Pro Shop thanking him for entertaining the troops overseas. It's not everyone who can say their father, uncle, brother, husband, friend is Bob Hope. He is survived by daughters Christy Hope (Bruce Meek), Cynthia Hope (Kent Young), and Sabrina Daniel (Bob Daniel); grandchildren Brent, Kirsten, Anders, Tobias, and James; and four great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Oakway Golf Course at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, August 22, 2015 for family, friends, and golfers who have come to know and love our father. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 16, 2015 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 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