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2 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 Police: DUII crash left passenger paralyzed from neck down ... Lawmakers, experts explore ways to raise ODFW revenue ... Oregon State University store begins accepting food stamps ... Police: DUII crash left passenger paralyzed from neck down ... Lawmakers, experts explore ways to raise ODFW revenue ... Oregon State University store begins accepting food stamps ... Grace Catherine Bonsall Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 8, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 8, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to all Grace, 86, passed away peacefully at her home December 22, 2015 with her family by her side. She was laid to rest at Siskiyou Memorial Park in Medford, Ore. She was born April 11, 1929 to Herbert and Bernice Rucker in Blasdell, N..Y. Grace grew up in Blasdell, graduated from Blasdell High School, and then met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Joe Bonsall. They married June 9, 1949. She raised two boys, Dave and Joel. The family moved to California in 1961. In 1981, Grace and Joe traveled the west in their RV for three years searching for their new retirement home and eventually settled down in Phoenix, Oregon. Grace avidly enjoyed arts and crafts of all kinds. She enjoyed knitting, creating beautiful afghan blankets, clothing, and many Christmas card keepsakes. She loved working with her local church and clubhouse on many bazaar events. She kept an impeccable household and was an outstanding cook and homemaker. Grace is survived by her loving son, Dave Bonsall (Martha); her sisters, Joan Steele and Joyce Cline; her grandson, Mark Bonsall; her nephews, Billy, Bobby, Jim, and Ronny Steele and Scott, Ken, Kevin, and Mark Cline; her nieces, Linda Smolarek, Caroline Reardon, and Lorraine Campbell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph; her son, Joel; her parents, Bernice and Herbert; and her brother, Donald. Grace will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family extends a very special thanks for the tender care given by our dear friend, Al Workman and his family, who helped watch over Grace, as well as our caregivers, Jackie Huff and Billie Swanson, and the staff at Asante Hospice. No public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Asante Hospice, 2960 Doctors Park Dr., Medford, Oregon, 97504-8127 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 8, 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