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1 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 Blaze severely damages northwest Medford warehouse ... Concealed-gun ruling may fuel Oregon legislation in 2017 ... Medford builder Louis Mahar II arrested for assault ... Blaze severely damages northwest Medford warehouse ... Concealed-gun ruling may fuel Oregon legislation in 2017 ... Medford builder Louis Mahar II arrested for assault ... Carroll Loren Graber Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 14, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Feb. 14, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News 1930 - 2016 Carroll L Graber, 85, a long-time choral director in the Medford area, passed away from a brain hemorrhage February 11, 2016. He was born in August of 1930 in Marion, S.D. and moved to Oregon in 1943. Carroll graduated from Willamette University with a degree in music education. He married the love of his life, Jackie Belt, in 1951. He started his first teaching position at Knappa-Swenson, Ore. The Korean War interrupted his career for two years as he served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he was offered a teaching job in Glide, Ore. and later in Medford. He began at Hedrick Jr. High School, continuing on to Medford MidHigh where he finished his career (due to cancer.) He loved his students and put on an operetta every year to provide a place for them to apply what they learned in class. One year an operetta included a squeaky pig and on another occasion, a very stubborn donkey. Everyone seemed to enjoy being in the operettas, so he would often have 200 or more students involved in the production. Exchange concerts with his younger brother, Charles, were a highlight of each year. His choirs won awards at many competitions. Carroll loved to sing. Church choir, Chorale and impromptu groups, quartets and solos were ways he enjoyed his gift and spent his spare time. Eastwood Baptist Church enjoyed his directing ability for 41 years. He arranged music to fit their abilities and needs. Above all, he valued his family. Many backyard ballgames, fishing trips, and vacations filled Carroll's time as well as fishing, tennis, and volunteering at the hospital. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and supportive interest in others. Carroll is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie; his children, Pam (Jim) and Loren (Diane); his three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, Ore. A light reception will follow the service. Memorial gifts may be given to Eastwood Baptist Church, The American Cancer Society, or the Rogue Valley Chorale. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 14, 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