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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 Scam bilks $245,000 from local businesses ... Highway 101 section to get major upgrade ... Thieves targeting Medford fitness clubs ... Scam bilks $245,000 from local businesses ... Highway 101 section to get major upgrade ... Thieves targeting Medford fitness clubs ... James L. "Jim" Lane Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 2, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Aug. 2, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News James L. "Jim" Lane 1943-2015 This is for those who were unable to be at Jim's memorial at the Church of Christ, or the celebration of life at the Medford Eagles Lodge. Jim lost his fight with pulmonary fibrosis, June 21, 2015, with his family at his side, in Medford, Ore. He was born March 6, 1943 to James E. (Pete) Lane and Zelma O. (Ashford) Lane/Pierce, in Exeter, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley. His family moved to rural Eagle Point, Ore. where he attended high school. He and his father also owned and operated a small back-hoe service. Upon leaving high school, he joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. In January of 1966, he married Barbara J. (Kadin) Lane/Stephens and even though divorced, they remained life-long friends, having one daughter. Jim worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Butte Falls, Ore. for several years as a surveyor. Most well known for his music, his career spanned five decades in and around the Rogue Valley and Grants Pass, Ore. His band started as "The Squires" in the early 1960's, later becoming the well known band "The Renegades." He also worked as Miss Ginger Rogers' personal chauffeur and did her landscaping and maintenance, up until her death. Jim was a member of the Church of Christ, Medford Eagle Lodge, Grange Co-op, and the Grants Pass Dance Club. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa L. (Lane) Thiesfeld in Harrisburg, Ore., Jo Sondra (Lane) Hansen in Vancouver, Wash., and Dawn Gabriel in Springfield, Mo.; two grandsons, Tracy A. Thiesfeld Jr. and Nathan L. Thiesfeld, both in Springfield, Ore.; a sister, Carol A. (Lane) Barrentine in Medford, Ore.; also several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by both of his parents. His pasttimes were skin diving off the Oregon coast and he was learning how to dance. He also, having a soft heart, loved animals. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and love him. Donations may be made in his name to the "American Lung Association" and/or the Jackson County Humane Society. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 2, 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