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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 OSF launches Living Ideas program ... Our View: Expanding water plant capacity is a wise investment ... AJGA tourney at Centennial postponed to Wednesday because of smoke ... OSF launches Living Ideas program ... Our View: Expanding water plant capacity is a wise investment ... AJGA tourney at Centennial postponed to Wednesday because of smoke ... Mahlon Edward Sprague Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 30, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Nov. 30, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News Mahlon Edward Sprague of Medford, Ore. passed away peacefully at the age of 89 Friday, November 21, 2014. He was born to Mahlon and Laura Sprague July 2, 1925 in Portland, Ore. The family moved to Medford, Ore. in 1927. Mahlon joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 before finishing high school. He was stationed in Adak, Alaska. After the war he returned to Medford and graduated from Medford High School in 1947. He worked many years at Medply plywood mill. Afterward he started his own landscaping business. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Mahlon became a Christian at age 29. He was an active member of the Apostolic Faith Church. He participated in the choir, served as an usher, and for many years maintained the church sign board on the corner of 3rd and Central. He loved reading the Bible and spent much time in prayer. He married Carmella Betty James October 12, 1957. They were married 53 years until her death in 2011. He is survived by his four children, Mark, Diane, Robert, and Rebecca; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence Kinney; and three brothers, John, Charles, and Richard Sprague. He was preceded in death by one brother, George Sprague. A service to celebrate his life is planned for 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Apostolic Faith Church, 285 Sunrise Ave., Medford. Viewing is from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Conger-Morris, Medford. The family thanks the caregivers at Skylark Memory Care, Ashland, Ore. for their excellent care. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 30, 2014 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