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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 Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Paul Edward Kerth Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jul. 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Paul Edward Kerth Paul Edward Kerth was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on July 19, 2015, after 105 years of serving Him faithfully. Paul was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on January 28th, 1910, to George Wesley Kerth, and Bertha (Marshall) Kerth. George, a train engineer, was killed in a train accident 2 years later. Bertha would end up remarrying, taking Paul and his older brother Gussie (Augustus) to merge into the family of Sam Reeves. Sam had also lost his wife, leaving him with 4 young children – Dallas, Milo, Eula, & Maggie. Sam and Bertha had 7 more children of their own. Bethel, Esther, Bill, Ernest, Nan, Sam, and Sylvia. Paul moved to Jacksonville in 1933. He worked on a pickle farm and panned for gold in the Applegate, sometimes earning up to $5 a day. He was drafted into the U.S. Army with the 5th Engineers in England and Iceland until 1944. He become a carpenter, helping to build Camp White in White City, the Oroville Dam, and Calvary Church in Jacksonville. In 1946, Paul married Gladys (Coleman) Hughes, who was widowed with her with 3 children, Bruce, Vance, and Dolores. The Kerths soon had 4 children of their own, Larry, Pauline, George & Gerald. In 1978, Gladys passed away. Paul then married Thelma Misener, until she passed away in 1987. He spent his final years healthy, taking great joy in watching his grandkids play and run on the same property he had lived on for over 45 years. Paul is survived by his 2 step children and 4 children: Bruce Hughes (Gridley, Ca), Vance Hughes (Battlefield, WA), Larry Hughes (Medford, OR), Pauline Irwin (Medford, OR), George Kerth (Medford, OR), and Gerald Kerth (Jacksonville, OR), 16 grand-children and 20 great-grandchildren. . A public memorial service will be held at Calvary Church at 520 N 5th St, Jacksonville, OR on Saturday, August 1st, at 10 am. The family welcomes those who wish to help celebrate his life. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 26, 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