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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 Talent raises base water rate 35 percent ... Talent asphalt plant fined $35,000 ... U-haul fire blocks lane of I-5 near Phoenix ... Talent raises base water rate 35 percent ... Talent asphalt plant fined $35,000 ... U-haul fire blocks lane of I-5 near Phoenix ... Alice Irenia (McFall) Calkins Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 30, 2015 at 7:22 AM Updated Apr 30, 2015 at 7:24 AM Posted Apr. 30, 2015 at 7:22 AM Updated Apr 30, 2015 at 7:24 AM » Social News Alice Irenia (McFall) Calkins Alice Irenia (McFall) Calkins, 91, of Medford, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, April 25, 2015 at her home. She was born June 6, 1923, in Clemenceau, Ariz. to Raines Austin McFall and Mary (Allen) McFall. Upon Mary’s early death, Raines, better known as Jake, married Daisy Hicks, lovingly called Granny, and the two melded families to became one large, happy family. Alice was raised in Barton, N.M. where her family ran a store and gas station along Route 66. In 1942 Alice married LeRoy Calkins when he was home on leave from the U.S. Army. Their son, Ron was born in Albuquerque in 1945 and soon thereafter they moved to Grants Pass, Ore. where their daughter, Linda was born in 1950. Alice kept the books for LeRoy’s business, Calkins Excavation. She was an active member of both the Free Methodist and Nazarene Church. Alice and LeRoy enjoyed spending winters together motorhoming, traveling, and visiting family and friends in the west and southwest. They have lived in the Rogue Valley for over 69 years and this year they would have celebrated 73 years of marriage. Survivors include her husband, LeRoy Calkins of Medford, Ore.; sister, Aimee Buckmaster of Grants Pass, Ore.; son, Ron (Wendy) Calkins of Terrebonne, Ore.; daughter, Linda (John) Holton of Caldwell, Idaho; five grandchildren; three great-­grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, and one grandson. The family would like to thank Alice's many friends and family for their support, and especially her loving niece, Kathy Russell for her kindness and care. And a special thanks to Noel Moore and his family for many years of generosity, always being there as a neighbor, and willingly offering a helping hand. A memorial service followed by a reception to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E McAndrews Rd., Medford, Ore. 97504. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made in Alice's name to the Medford Gospel Mission, 125 W Jackson St, Medford, Ore. 97501. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 30, 2015 at 7:22 AM Updated Apr 30, 2015 at 7:24 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