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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 Since You Asked: Pedestrians can be cited for carelessness ... Wolf once believed to be dead shows up near Crater Lake ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Since You Asked: Pedestrians can be cited for carelessness ... Wolf once believed to be dead shows up near Crater Lake ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Gertrude Ann Davey Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 23, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Aug. 23, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Gertrude Ann Davey 1920 - 2015 Gertrude was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on October 23, 1920 to Harry and Dora (Stump) Whittaker. She was fifth of ten children. The family moved back to Indiana and Gertie was raised and graduated High School in South Bend and she was also employed as a bookkeeper at a department store. Gertrude married Francis Vander Heyden and they had a daughter, June. Army Staff Sgt. Vander Heyden was killed in action on February 6, 1945 during the liberation of the Philippines. Gertrude received his posthumously awarded Silver Star for gallantry in action and his Purple Heart. Gertrude married Robert (Bob) Davey on April 4, 1947 after he returned from his deployment as a U.S. Navy Corpsman assigned to the U.S.S. Meriwether APA203 and was on the beach during the invasion of Okinawa and was later involved in the occupation of Japan and the medical treatment of civilians. Gertie and Bob had a daughter, Laura. Bob adopted June because, as he told the judge, he wanted them to be a family and most importantly because he loved her. Bob and Gertie moved their family to Oregon and lived in Portland, North Bend and Sherwood before settling in Medford in 1962. In addition to being a Homemaker and Mom, Gertie worked at the Harry & David bakery for many years. Bob and Gertie and the girls loved to travel, boat and fish. They took visiting relatives on tours of their new State. Gertie and Bob doted on their grandsons, Steven Buck of Salem and David Buck of Medford. Gertrude was able to enjoy her great grandchildren for several years. Bob passed away in 1996 and Gertie lost "the love of my life." Gertrude was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Lucille, Frieda, Ellen and Dorothy; and brothers, Leonard, Robert, Nelson and Virgil. Gertrude joined them Monday, August 10, 2015. Gertrude is survived by her brother, Dale (Audrey) of Tucson, Ariz.; her daughters, June Buck (partner Willie Beck), and Laura Vencill (Gary) of Eugene; her grandson, Steve Buck and his children, Gabriel and Julia (wife Rebecca and her daughter Grace); grandson, Dave (Darlene) Buck and their son, Robert; her sons, Scot and Jesse and his son, Tyler. Gertrude's family would like to thank all the medical and assistance people that aided her in her last years, especially the staff at Barnett Woods senior living facility and Ashley Manor memory care unit on Brookhurst in Medford. A ceremony was held Monday, Aug 17th at the Eagle Point National Cemetery where Gertie was laid to rest with Bob. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 23, 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